http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:29:36 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82572 Really. I just can't imagine this kind of feeling for the cast of "Seinfeld" or "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 40 years. Vic 82572@blogcritics.org Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:29:36 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82452 thanks Vic, that was really something By now we just take it for granted, but how unlikely is it that some goofy TV show from almost 40 years ago would still hold the public's attention, AND that of the people who made the show? 82452@blogcritics.org Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:32:51 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82447 I read about this on Trekweb and it made my heart ache: "They [Nimoy and Shatner] said they saw Jimmy in his hotel room after the dinner they had last night, and Jimmy was crying because he couldn't believe that many people really loved him. There was a break in the schedule for 45 minutes, and then they had the grand finale. They had a tribute reel, that had pretty much every line Scotty ever said, from the original series through the movies and his appearance on TNG. Then, aside from Nimoy and Shatner, the entire living cast from the original show, Grace Lee Whitney, Majel Barrett, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and then the man himself came out... Jimmy came in driving his motorized wheelchair with his wife and 4-year-old daughter (yes, that's right 4 years old), and the roof came off the place with cheers, applause, and it was bittersweet to see him. I can't say for sure he knew what was going on, but he smiled at everyone and looked very happy. Didn't say a word. I think the Alzheimer's has really taken hold. Nichelle Nichols then introduced Dr. Neil Armstrong, who flew in from overseas just for this event, who gave Jimmy a hug. Jimmy stood up with some help, waved, and then they escorted him off." 82447@blogcritics.org Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:17:36 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82329 I thought it was pretty sweet and was surprised to find myself touched by the story. I find it very hard to believe there aren't more open or closeted Trekkies out there. Anyone going to this thing? 82329@blogcritics.org Sun, 29 Aug 2004 11:49:57 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82300 I've never met the man personally. My only experience with the person himself is through the documentary Trekkies. Doohan seems to be a quality, genuine man, compassionate towards his fans and with a storied past (on the beach during D-Day in WW II). 82300@blogcritics.org Sat, 28 Aug 2004 20:13:39 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/08/28/151623.php#comment-82290 I think it is wonderful that Jimmy Doohan gets a celebration while he can appreciate it. Who needs obits and eulogies, let's tell him right now how much we appreciate him. I'm flipping my wallet open and saying "Beam me up, Scotty", it has always gotten me out of trouble. 82290@blogcritics.org Sat, 28 Aug 2004 18:34:59 EDT