WILLIAM SHATNER’S STAR TREK MEMORIES (1995)

William Shatner’s Star Trek Memories is the behind-the-scenes story of a classic series that lived long and prospered, hosted by the man who captained its amazing journey. As James T. Kirk, the intrepid captain of the Starship Enterprise, William Shatner was at the forefront of the world’s most popular sci-fi series. In this program Shatner shares his personal remembrances of the original TV series and the Star Trek phenomenon.

Joining him are original crew members Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig. You’ll hear the never-before-told stories behind Star Trek. How the fans rallied to save a show after it was canceled. How Chekov’s look was styled after The Monkee’s Davy Jones. Why the ship’s chief engineer was Scottish, the origin of the Vulcan hand salute, and much more. (4x3 Full Screen, VHS transfer, 69 min)