Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by BrianS7785 on Sep 13, 2006 - 02:52 AM (User information http://bolt.com/profile/aboutme/index.jsp?memberNameLord_Aragorn)

Dear Bill, Congratulations on 40 years of Star Trek! You, the rest of the cast, and all the creative forces behind the original series have made Star Trek the phenomenon it is today, and it is still loved by millions. I have always been a fan, and I always will be! Your statement is very optimistic, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Star Trek. Enjoy the celebration! Brian

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by DOC on Sep 13, 2006 - 02:57 PM (User information http://www.erickraus.net/sinclair/workshops/summerinstitute2001/dreaminter/sounds/wherego.wav)

"by BillShatner on Sep 12, 2006 - 01:43 PM Forty years of age, as far as I'm concerned, is still a child. STAR TREK is in its infancy-wait until we really get going. My Best, Bill" Is this a hint that "we" been all waiting for? &lt;<wink>> :) ~DOC </wink>

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by DianaG on Sep 14, 2006 - 01:50 AM (User information http://)

If 40 is still a kid then I'm still young then at 47!!!!! COngrats on 40th Year of Star Trek Bill, and may you and the Star trek Family keep growing! God's blessings on you and your other shows too! DianaG

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by Claudia on Sep 14, 2006 - 05:46 PM (User information http://http://)

Is that why some of the scenery in The Original Series look like they had been made by play-school children? Happy Birthday to my "still" favourite show on TV! And a big thank-you to all that made it possible. Claudia

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by Annette on Sep 16, 2006 - 03:39 AM (User information http://http://)

To my complete surprise I found myself watching the very first episode I had ever seen, in the same Month (May) 40 years ago! "What Are Little Girls Made Of" what serendipity is that! Happy 40th people. Best wishes, [espcially to William aka Captain Kirk] - from my corner of the night sky to yours! And ... finally after waiting for what seems like years, New Zealand screened the famous episodes of "The Practice" starring our hero! How I laughed! Soooo great! Keep those "Boston Legal" shows a-coming! And big smiles for James Spader! He is delightful, delicious, dedicated and a darling! xx

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by maximumblue on Sep 16, 2006 - 09:13 PM (User information

Looking forward to the remastered Star Trek in this 40th anniversary year. I loved all the originals, but like me they looked great in '66-'69, but would look better with a face lift today!

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by krlina on Sep 18, 2006 - 04:33 AM (User information http://http://)

WOW!...That word is just so simple but expresses to me how fast 40 years has gone by...Yes, it would be nice to be 40 again...right now it does seem just about like a child...Looking forward to the next 40 with pleasure, and all that Star Trek will surprise us fans with...Congratulations to you Bill for being such an important part of it all...

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by d.j.perry on Oct 04, 2006 - 12:04 AM (User information

If Star Trek is still a child .... T.J. Hooker is a baby!!! :-) Happy 40th anniversary Captain! My best d.jperry

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by Jenn on Oct 08, 2006 - 04:26 AM (User information http://http://)

<div> <div><span><span><span>Well, this child is feeling old..............</span> </span></span> <hr /><span></span> </div> <span></span></div> <span><span> </span></span>

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by Jenn on Oct 08, 2006 - 04:28 AM (User information http://http://)

Well, this child is feeling old..............

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by evansjp on Nov 18, 2006 - 01:04 AM (User information

Bill, Thanks for a "Captain's presence" that established a human influence over all that amazing technology on the show that was ahead of its time even in this time!

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by angel on Dec 22, 2006 - 08:16 PM (User information http://http://)

Long live Star Trek and you,too, Mr. Shatner. God Bless and keep you and yours safe. Angel

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by dazdunn on Jan 25, 2007 - 11:46 AM (User information

Hello Bill, Although I was a bit to young to have seen you in the original series I became a trek fan when I saw the first movie and have been hooked ever since. ( I confess I have watched your series since though ). Congrats on being part of TV folklore and I hope you can get down here to australia and share some of those memories with us fans downunder. Cheers and God Bless, Darren Dunn.

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 0) by Anonymous on Apr 24, 2007 - 01:35 PM

Mr. Shatner, I grew up on a farm in far northern new york, at a time when, although Star Trek was on the air waves, our black and white Zenith just couldn't reach out and grab the "future." I remember dreaming about our own solar system as much as the far reaches of the stars. Your Star Trek was great, but the recent Enterprise was lazy. I think the time is right for a back to basics program. If the program focused on the Star Fleet Academy, kids today could associate with the age group and explore the science of our own solar system, yet retain the best of trek. Keep the timing past Next Generation, and holo decks could bring back Kirk to teach or demonstrate. Borrow the great ability of Smallville to weave in contemporary music and I think you would have a winner that would have entertainment and great social value. A Boot camp of the future would be an attractive watch. The "Cadets" are at that learning age that could inspire as much as the original cast did for me. This dairy and horse (harness racing) farm boy went on to go into the Air Force and work for NASA. My own boys are starved for a good plot that they can identify with. I want them to learn and be motivated.

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by indynile on Jul 12, 2007 - 10:00 PM (User information

Hi, I am new to this site and I am thrilled to be on it, talking about Star Trek , Bill Shatner and to finally admit what a big crush I had on you and to some extent still do. I am 53 years old and I find that I feel very young and so Star Treks 40th is just a teenager. I love the show, love all the shows that followed and all the movies, books and William Shatners Record that I boght and listened to death. My favorite , Lucy in the sky with diamonds. I love Star Trek Bill Shatner and all of the Star trek Family

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by ytmdown on Oct 05, 2007 - 06:05 PM (User information

well, if 40 is still a child, then i must be still in nappies! lol! Getton!

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 0) by Anonymous on Jan 26, 2008 - 03:14 AM

Dear Mr. Shatner,<div>Star Trek is still a Child? You compared it to your age it looks like. I&#39;m not judging you or anything. I&#39;m just saying that you compared it to your age. You can call it a child if you want. It&#39;s non of my business. What was James Doohan like? I know He died about 3 years ago, I just want to know. Also what was Deforest Kelley like too?</div><div><br class="khtml-block-placeholder" /></div><div><br class="khtml-block-placeholder" /></div>

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by j2pphillips (phillips2240@rogers.com) on May 24, 2008 - 12:18 PM (User information

Hey Bill....A hardy congrats from a fellow canuck - 40 years of Star Trek, I hope I see it, when 80 years of Star Trek comes around, I will be in my 80's when that happens!!

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by Eccentricity on Oct 27, 2008 - 01:57 AM (User information

I agree that Trek has many years left. It is sad that many of the original cast are no longer with us.

Re: On Star Trek's 40th (Score: 1) by stewtrekker on Jan 06, 2009 - 08:19 PM (User information

As an original and longtime fan of all things Trek I have a great story to share: Back in the "90,s I attended my 30th convention an Tucson AZ. to finally see and meet "The Man" Himslf..William Shatner. Now I had seen him at the 20th and 25th annual cons. However at this one in Tucson he was signing and meeting fans. I thought back to the days when I was 6,7, yrs ld and I would sneak out of bed and hide behind my dad's Big chair to watch Star Trek(my father was a big fan). My dad always knew I was there and let me watch. Anyway here I was 30 years later,meeting my childhood hero. He was engaging funny and took the time to talk to all of us as we waited to meet him. After that was all said and done he announced to 10,000 + fans that Leonard Nimoy would be picking him up in a Limo in the underground parking garage and did we want to be a part of a "practical joke". So he marched ALL of us down to the garage. I was lucky enough to be right behind him and for some reason he picked me and a few othersto be the "Leaders of the Pack". We were to hide in groups My group was with him the whole time, and when the limo showed up he was to go out alone and when he said "I have a suprise for you Leanord" We were to march out like a bunch of Zombies and Mob the limo. Not too close but a few of us wee allowed to get very close. So there's the limo..I still can't believe all of us were not detected.(I'm sure security was crapping in their pants). But we were all good trekkers and did as our Captain commanded. We waited..He went up to the limo..The cue was given and my pack , being the closest moved in in true Zombie fashion,as others broke out from EVERYWHERE..I wasn't sure if Mr. Nimoy was going to have a stoke or poop in his pants..He was shocked and then truly amused and even took the time to give Mr. Shatner a good talking too, saying he was pretty sure he would never be able to top this, then he took the time to speak to the rabid group of laughing Zombies, saying he was truly touched and honoered and a little fightened. Right before Mr. Shatner got into the limo, for some reason he turned to me and a few others who were right there exchanged hugs and handshakes, thanking us for a job well done and thanked us for helping him with the most fun he'd had at a convention in a long time. Now that's class. I look forward to every episode of Raw Nerve, reruns and forthcoming movies and events. Thank You William Shatner for giving me my most memorable convention experience ever!