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George Takei Wants Howard Stern To Mediate William Shatner Feud

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By GustavoLeao / 08:05, 19 October 2009 / Star Trek: Nemesis

The Associated Press posted a new video interview with Star Trek actor George Takei in which he talks about his feud with star William Shatner. Here is a transcript.

"Bill is an energetic guy who likes to be in the spotlight," said Takei. "However, strangely, when any of us - the rest of us invite him to things we are doing; throwing a party or one of us are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or anything that we want to celebrate - birthdays - we're there to celebrate, congratulate and enjoy each other - except Bill," he added.

"Bill's never shown up. It's very strange because he enjoys the limelight and yet he doesn't like the limelight to be shared with colleagues from Star Trek."


The actor says he thinks he's found "neutral" ground for them to settle their dispute - Howard Stern's profane Sirius Satellite Radio show, where George is a frequent guest.

 

"If Bill accepts, and I would applaud his balls if he accepts and joins me in that kind of discussion with Howard mediating as an interlocutor, I said, ‘I'd be happy to do that'."

You can watch the video interview here.



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George would destroy him | Report this post to moderator
By: geepee16 (Odo's file, contact) @ 21:00:09 on Oct 20, 2009

Shatner just believes his own hype. he is the Gene Simmons of Star Trek.
George Takei is a classy guy at every convention and public appearance i have seen him at. Shatner won't shake your hand unless there is a check in it for him. i am a huge fan of TOS but, after janeway/mulgrew, shatner is the most replaceable captain. on throughout TOS, the 70s, and films, he was consistently outclassed on/offscreen by Nimoy, Takei, Kelley and a few others. i love TekWar and most of the Trek novels he has been a part of but he is not the god he is made out to be.


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You are full of it... by Stilgar @ 22:21:55 on Oct 20

Move on, George... | Report this post to moderator
By: katefan (Odo's file, contact) @ 17:57:18 on Oct 19, 2009

You have had your say regarding Shatner in your books, I think that should be enough.

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Be very afraid | Report this post to moderator
By: sb2004 (Odo's file, contact) @ 12:18:36 on Oct 19, 2009

Just as long as Howard keeps his sybian in the closet for this, all will be acceptable.

Al


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bill's balls | Report this post to moderator
By: Dingo's Kidneys (Odo's file, contact) @ 11:23:11 on Oct 19, 2009

Maybe George is still angling for that Captain Sulu series?

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My view on the subject | Report this post to moderator
By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 10:02:26 on Oct 19, 2009

Bill is the man

George is not the man

Case closed

hahahahaha

Gustavo

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RE: My view on the subject by rnsierra @ 19:43:54 on Oct 23
RE: My view on the subject by cdydatzigs @ 10:07:40 on Oct 19

BWAAAAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA | Report this post to moderator
By: NX-47 (Odo's file, contact) @ 09:54:15 on Oct 19, 2009

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I would applaud his balls

When I read that, I about blew my lunch thru my nose I laughed so hard.

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One Sided Feud | Report this post to moderator
By: Commodore Stickler (Odo's file, contact) @ 08:10:58 on Oct 19, 2009

You know, George needs to get over himself. Shatner never says anything publicly about him and doesn't leave the impression he has anything against anybody. George, on the other hand, seems to be seeking publicity by saying he has a feud going with Shatner.

Is it just me or is this feud a little one-sided?

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RE: One Sided Feud by cdydatzigs @ 08:19:32 on Oct 19
    You misinterpret the interview... by Stilgar @ 23:01:39 on Oct 19
    RE: One Sided Feud by prometheus 59650 @ 09:00:44 on Oct 19
    RE: One Sided Feud by timmer33 @ 08:58:53 on Oct 19
       RE: One Sided Feud by cdydatzigs @ 09:15:46 on Oct 19
          RE: One Sided Feud by StillKirok @ 10:57:53 on Oct 19
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