Beam me upstate? Shatner visits NY Star Trek set replica

(5 May 2018) BEAM ME UPSTATE? SHATNER VISITS NY STAR TREK SET REPLICA
It's like William Shatner got stuck in a Star Trek time warp.

The 87-year-old actor visited a doppelganger of the original Starship Enterprise set in upstate New York for a fans' weekend on Friday (MAY 4). He wore a dark jacket this time instead of his gold Capt. James T. Kirk shirt, but the command chair was still comfortable and the blinking lights of the bridge were just as he remembered them.

"This set is exactly the way it was 50-odd years ago," Shatner said. "And it's like it's coming back to a house you might have been born in and you look around and it's like, 'Wow! It's bigger and smaller than I remember. And yet it's the same.'"

Shatner said the set reminded him of both the emotional moments and the laughs, like when crew members would forget to open the sliding doors as he approached.

"I'd crash into the door," he said with a laugh. "And then I began to learn to make my own 'whhhoshhh' sound as I went out the door."

The "Captain on the Bridge" weekend runs Friday and Saturday at a tourist attraction boasting replicas of the original series' bridge, transporter room, sick bay and other sets. Tickets ranged as high as $1,500 for a chance to ask Shatner questions on the bridge, though "red shirt" tickets were $85. The attraction's website made clear "Mr. Shatner is NOT leading tours!"

Finding a Star Trek set built at the site of an old dollar store near the Vermont border seems highly illogical, but it was a labor of love for local resident James Cawley. The professional Elvis impersonator began the years-long process of building the sets in 1997 after inheriting a copy of the original Enterprise blueprints from a costume designer on the original show.

At first, Cawley and his crew used the sets to make a series of Star Trek fan films. Now the sets are a tourist attraction.

Dozens of fans waited outside Friday to greet Shatner, whose TV show went off the air almost 50 years ago. Many, like Glenn Coker of Catskill, New York, wore Star Trek uniforms. They said it was still a thrill to see Shatner.

"I'm a sci-fi person. Transporters beam me up. All the different things. Phasers," said Coker, who wore a Capt. Kirk shirt. "Plus, Kirk always got the girl."
#William #Shatner #StarTrek
Find out more about AP Archive: www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Twitter: / ap_archive
Facebook: / aparchives ​​
Instagram: / apnews
You can license this story through AP Archive: www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...

[@laracroft3718]

Bill Shatner at the bridge of the Enterprise - a legendary moment for Star Trek fans.

[@williamdiffin28]

After all these years and he still only has to sit in the chair and it's not a set anymore, it IS the bridge of the _Enterprise_

[@hudsonball4702]

Shatner still has the same smile as he did back then. Even at his old age when he smiles you can see his past self in it.

[@JohnHammondTVPres]

I visited here in 2019 .. just amazing and spent the weekend with William Shatner .. just an incredible experience

[@pauljohnson600]

This show was so far ahead of it's time in every way that it couldn't help but inspire hope for the future. That's what made Star Trek so special.

[@kimber4573]

I'm so glad that my daughter wanted me to binge watch the original Star Trek with her. I love it so much more now that I'm 60.. and can share it with a true fan.

[@wdd3141]

There was a continuation to the original series, "Star Trek Continues," led by Vic Mignogna, available on KZbin. It's a faithful recreation of the original series. Once you get past the initial discomfort of seeing different actors in familiar roles, you feel as though you're watching the original series! kzbin.info

[@saiyongdawn7756]

I have the first two seasons on dvd.

[@aquariandawn4750]

Whatever his personal issues, I've always felt he loves and respects his fans.

[@Nash1a]

That's only because they stopped re-running the "Get a life, will ya" sketch on Saturday night live. For many years he was a bit contemptuous (my word) of star trek fans. In his book "Get a Life", he admitted it wasn't until Kirk was killed off at the end of filming ST: Generations that Shatner began to become interested in what all the hubbub was about. It shook him deeply because he had been looking forward to killing off the character for a long time. Then suddenly with the deed done, he said it was like a punch in the gut and he took some time coming to grips with it. He actually spent a good amount of time trying to convince studio execs to create a movie in which kirk returns. But in prep for the book "Get a life" he and a ghost writer went to star Trek cons in costumes and interviewed fans to find out why the fans were so rabid for ST. And what he discovered changed his opinion about the fans and about ST in general. In the book, he also apologize to the fans for the "Get a life" sketch.

[@boombasett6038]

I can agree with that.

[@brandonso]

@@Nash1a Very cool - good to know

[@christopherkraft1327]

James T Kirk is the greatest captain of all!! Go Denny Crane! 🙂

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Remember in an earlier episode Capt Kirk middle initials is an 'R' instead of a 'T'? 😆

[@Nash1a]

@@saiyongdawn7756 That was the second pilot, "Where no man has gone before." If you watch that episode, Gary Mitchell makes a tomb stone for Captain Kirk with the R as the middle initial. You can say its an inconsistency, or imagine Mitchell was simply mistaken. That's up to you. Since it only appears on a prop, it may not have been mentioned in the script. I presume it was never officially added to Kirks bio so a subsequent writer decided to give him a middle initial without even noticing he already had one. You could also imagine its a "Mandela effect" alternate universe thing.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@Nash1a Lol

[@kellyrayburn4093]

@@Nash1a No, this isn't the "Mandela effect". James R. Kirk really was on the tomb stone prop in the 2nd pilot, 'Where No Man Has Gone Before". I've watched it several times, even on the re-mastered episode on Amazon.com. I watched it on there just now. Kind of hard to see but if you look closely, it does indeed say James R Kirk.

[@ForceMaximus84]

Don’t be stupid. That’s clearly T.J. Hooker.

[@rodrigolumi]

It's marvelous to see all this people showing their enthusiasm for sci-fi and love for Star Trek and William Shatner, a live legend. Awesome!

[@SupesMe]

THE Captain is on the bridge

[@rorycalhoun6484]

FORMER Captain of the Enterprise. FORMER. as in dried up. 🙄

[@Jebu911]

@@rorycalhoun6484 With that mentality might as well say he is just an actor there is no warp speed or spock.

[@rorycalhoun6484]

@Darren Bootland Big fan of fossils, huh?

[@rorycalhoun6484]

@@Jebu911 that's pretty much him, isn't it? He is a walking JOKE of what he used to be.

[@Jebu911]

@@rorycalhoun6484 I never really cared about actors personal lifes at all. I only like the character he plays.

[@julianbristow4793]

I loved the original TV show. It showed how people were in the 60’s, not like they are today. I grew up with show as a child in the 60’s and it has always made a permanent impression on me. ......It’s good to see William Shatner after all these years, I’m sorry that Spock, McCoy and Scot aren’t with us anymore.... But one thing is sure, Star Trek still lives.👍🏻🙂🙂🙂

[@ericmadsen9655]

Visiting the old set brought a tear or two to Bill's eyes. I bet the first thought that came to Shatner's mind was, I'm home. A flood of emotion and memories started to fill his mind. The good times, the bad times etc.

[@WHR17]

The man is a national treasure. Got a chance to see him at a screening of Wrath of Khan last year with a Q&A with him after the film. Even at his age he is sharp and articulate with so many amazing stories to tell.

[@jjs777fzr]

Can’t believe the original star trek only aired for three years.

[@Laceykat66]

A number of shows from that era that defined a generation only lasted a few years. You would think they would have lasted five or more seasons.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Times were changing fast and they the industry wanted to keep up with it and change the formats so the westerns and shows like Star Trek became a thing of the past replaced with a newer setting for a new generation. But as they say you can't keep a good show down. Star Trek is Legend...and those cell phones they carry...uh, communication devices. 😆

[@PointReflex]

If I am not mistaken, Leonard Nimoy said that the quality of the scripts for the last shows was going downhill. So to me its better that the series ended right and not over stretched to the point of destruction like The Simpsons for example. The best shows are the ones that have short lifespawns because the creativity is used correctly and not for the sake of having another 10 seasons.

[@eric57016]

Its viewership was never high until syndication.

[@ComputerLearning0]

@@PointReflex I heard the same thing about the writing getting worse in the final season. A good analogy would be Miami Vice. Like Star Trek, I absolutely loved Miami Vice and watched it religiously every week. I live in Miami and it was common to see them shooting on location around greater Miami and as great as the show was, the writing in the final two seasons was just AWFUL and there are some episodes that are painfully hard to watch. As much as I loved Vice the series really should have ended sooner.

[@jeffhreid]

Bill has such a clever wit and great sense of humor.

[@1pcfred]

To be on the bridge with Captain Kirk? It just doesn't get any better than that.

[@Jebu911]

It did back in the day when spock was also there.

[@1pcfred]

@@Jebu911 I suppose. Still you get what you can get these days.

To my this man live forever and young. Make my life better.

Khannnnn!

[@coolbluelights]

I only got into Star Trek over this past year. Was never into it growing up. I was always a Star Wars guy, but being stuck inside a lot with the shutdowns I said what the heck and started watching. Now I love it, and I need to visit this place. it's literally a half hour drive from where I live!

[@ginger-jc7ti]

I'm from the UK 🇬🇧, wish I coukd see the exhibition. God bless Bill x

[@tessabessa13]

Would be a dream once in a lifetime day out, don't think my wife sees it that way tho lol

[@ronaldclaudiorocha6888]

God bless you , capitain shatner!!!

[@apocalypto1]

@Bosco Brindle oh shut up!!!

[@apocalypto1]

@Lon Hixson you've got a serious "mommy n daddy" fixation... Freak..... 😜🤭😂

[@apocalypto1]

@Lon Hixson which decade are you from asshole??? You've got issues you need to resolve 🥴think you have a higher self importance than most people at all??

[@MarkWilson-rn8tx]

So cool to see Bill in his command chair once again! The people who constructed the set must be very proud!

[@sniwashitu]

Keep going Bill. Dont take any crap

[@alfredobuzzacchi2907]

Very good! Congratulatios to Willian Shatner!

[@crmkgb74]

Thank you Mr. Shatner.

[@mckessa17]

People say Shatner was arrogant and this and that but I love the guy. Great actor great person who gives to charity. Thanks for this

[@Nash1a]

I think he changed a lot after Kirk was killed off. But for a real insight into just what an assh0le he can be, check out Wil Wheaton performing 'William Fucking Shatner".

[@jtkirk75rm]

It would be beautiful to have heard him to say “take us out, mr Sulu”

[@InFltSvc]

Mauro d'amico Not really because he hated him .... remember fans.....it’s ALL FAKE !

[@lonmcq7317]

@@InFltSvc Yeah... But not on that set... "Ahead, Warp Factor Two", maybe...

[@charlesvan13]

Better "Warp factor 2 Lt. Leslie." George Takei is kind of a big mouth asshole.

[@user-cf2ki7ry8y]

@Route 69 yeah they really hate each other, i dont really get it, seems like healousy

[@apocalypto1]

@@user-cf2ki7ry8y what do you expect from a closet queen, emotions and drama..... No one else complained the way he did

[@Nash1a]

Here's a neat little behind the scenes tidbit. Listen carefully if anyone is speaking while the doors open or close. Usually, they timed their dialog so they would not speak while the doors moved, thus giving editors ability to remove the actual door sound and replace it with the fake pneumatic "whoosh" sound. But if an actor is delivering a line while the doors are moving, you can often hear the hollow scratchy sound of the pocket doors moving.

[@robertjones3016]

I have also noticed you can hear the floor on the bridge as the walk across it. Something I could not hear when watching the series on the televisions of the past.

[@Nash1a]

@@robertjones3016 Yes. Listen to any scene without music and you quickly discover why the used music & sound effects so much - to cover the extraneous sounds that didn't belong. There is a scene in the engine room, might be in Court-martial or Enemy Within but its a scene where Kirk is stalking around the engine room. You hear all kinds of small noises that are most likely camera crew etc.

[@rodsten3332]

Mr.Shatner your the best

[@DadaPoopoo]

You're*

[@RLJmusic4life]

Well done! It’s good to see that all the research and hard work that went into this, paid off. If Shatner is impressed, mission accomplished!

[@okiebuzzj]

I managed to get to see James Doohan years ago. I will never forget it. I always hoped to meet Leonard Nimoy but that will never have now since he's passed away. Hope to see William Shatner before it's too late.

[@Nash1a]

I had a real eye opener when I got to see Shatner and Nimoy live on stage at a ST Con around 2000. Nimoy by himself could hold the audience in the palm of his hand. Shatner solo was just nervous and akward. When he came back out at the end with Nimoy, then he was funny and entertaining because he kept teasing Nimoy. It was a real eye opener.

[@SupermanCrypto1]

Wow that was super special.

[@stephanieturmel2319]

A living legend the best

[@AlbertRingo]

we love you capitán Kirk

[@chrisridenhour]

I so want to goto this. Met Mr Shatner at an event last year and got a pic with him. I was holding a picture of me dressed as capt Kirk when I was 8. He thought it was great. Such a thrill.

[@annecohen8927]

Awesome!!!! Going back to when he was this dashing Captain Kirk !!

[@inachu]

I think Shatner did change. For a while he had major phobia about fans and writing autographs. I tried to get one from him in 1984 and he ran away from me in fright waving his limo driver to GO GO GO!!!

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

What A Legend !!

[@paulmedley6287]

This Is Super Awesome

[@tirane56]

i went there last year,had a great time and its replicated perfect

[@MrMelgibstein]

William Shatner is 90 years old and still going to space,amazing.

[@Weedmonzo]

What a thrill for all those that were there that day.

[@davidjoe3368]

I am a huge fan of the original series, and I really look forward to seeing these sets in the near future. Bill Shatner is a legend, and has a very lax personality, "Steady as she goes!"

[@RodCornholio]

Truly a labor of love.

[@daved.7071]

They did an incredible job, for William Shatner to talk glowingly about the bridges accuracy that tells you they hit a home run.

[@RingLordSonic]

It was a huge honour meeting you in Perth, Western Australia. May you live long and prosper 🖖

[@gregdark5203]

That man is Captain F**king Kirk. A legend. An Icon.

[@paulsimmons5726]

It's funny that as I grew up in the 60's when all the Civil Rights movements were happening, I remember "getting it" because of the message that Gene Roddenberry and the original cast/crew presented in every weekly episode. Given the times that we're living in now, I celebrate the examples of the diverse crew and what it showed us about Humanity. LLAP 🖖

[@MrBoybergs]

Well said Paul

[@paulsimmons5726]

@enrique perez - I believe I may have seen that at some point. I'm 58 and can remember so many of the things that happened in the later 60's and I wonder why the US is having to go through the process again? I feel like the nation has lost 50 years of progress in the last few years. Hopefully, we can show our better selves soon. Take care and be well!

[@sphillyfanatic7451]

Jeez he’s like 90 something, he looks 60!!! 😳

[@Aetila]

Space girls! :-)

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

He aged better than anyone I've ever seen tbh.

[@HyperGolem]

@@dickJohnsonpeter A combination of good genes, exercise, healthy diet, positive attitude and a bit of plastic surgery.

[@definitely_notme4112]

Hes 89, but yes

[@Camman010]

@@HyperGolem He is Canadian and we all age like that.

[@coashddjj2]

That museum looks awesome.

[@respectbossmon]

Trekkers are cool. This is great. :D

[@myname4680]

I love star trek

[@artjs9]

Many years ago I got to visit the actual Star Trek set. I was standing next to the camera when the first Tribble was sold. Because they were filming on a "Space Station" I was able to roam around the entire Star Trek set....Hell of a memory

[@theflorgeormix]

He is so grateful 4 being in Trek. The best adventure show ever made.

[@Nash1a]

I just have to ask... did your older brother Rex ever come home?

[@JD-kg3mx]

There’s something quite incredible seeing Mr. Shatner at the Star Trek Replica, sitting in the captains chair. It leaves me with the “what if” thoughts about a show that was aired and ended before its time. He was well rewarded with the fame of it all but as a fan, it’s not that I’m critical of it, Hell, I’d wish him much more. No. It’s that I wanted much more. I wanted to see the original Star Trek with the original cast evolve on the show. But I had to settle for the movies. Quite alright though. I think really it’s a fan thing. You’ll never think it was enough.

[@Nash1a]

You know... the bridge would make a great living room if you just put a large comfy couch in front of the navigation console. I mean, they've got the big screen tv already there.

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

I was thrilled to find out that in the mid seventies, he had owned a home not too far from mine in Mississauga, Ontario.

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

Olá tenho saudades do seriado antigo era tudo simples e beleza pura! Abraço e se cuida😷

[@joemasters2270]

Meeting William Shatner is on my bucket list. 1:08 reminds me of the scene in Generations when Kirk first boarded the Enterprise B & the paparazzi was swarming all over him. XD

[@johnmckee6483]

Yes I watch Star Trek when I was a kid and I loved it it was showing what the future could be when all the countries would join together on ships in exploring all new planets would miss not impossible to do anymore you have your transmitters right in your own hand now would you can call across the world with and they have worked on warp drive systems and their back figured it out so Star Trek it's like Einstein's theory it's all coming together

[@danielbritton8588]

He said he missed his old chair as Admiral. He is involved with so much. If it is not about him, it is the horse competition & breeding. Doberman breeding. His seminars about his life. Ticonderoga is a pilgrimage. You are instantly on the Enterprise. Sick bay & McCoy's lab are so awesome, it is rivaled only by the bridge. I met Nicelle, Walter, Eddie Pesky, Barbara luna, Charlie Brill, Lee Merriweather & her daughter. Saw the Batmobile & batboat. The Salt Eater, Gorn, & Nomad are there. Mr. Shatner does solo stuff all the time. He donated a large sum of money to the set recreation & got Patrick Stewart to donate so they are building sets from the Next Generation. How would you like to work there? William Shatner is Star Trek.

[@mmsmith1777]

I don't care what anybody says. I like Shatner.

[@PetsAuMiau]

Apaixonante...Amo

[@theheaterguyryan5052]

It was the movies that interduced me to startrek as here in lreland we did not have the origional series l did not see it til 2006 on scifi channel through satalite tv.

[@riogrande5761]

TJ Hooker before Star Trek? You have it backward! I watched Star Trek as a small kid when it was first broad cast. By 3rd grade, the series was in it's 3rd and final season and because it was moved to a later time slot, it was past my bed times so only my older sister could stay up to watch it. I was so envious, so I had to wait until it went into reruns before I could see most of the 3rd season episodes. I still enjoy re-watching Star Trek now and then.

[@matthewgaudet4064]

Former set of Star Trek New Voyages also known as Phase II. If i'm not mistaken James Cawley is in the video here, it was his fanfilm series.

[@kilroyishere6190]

I worked on the first Star Trek Movie...We began building the Bridge ,painstakingly following the original Blue Prints with the original EFX man Jim Rugg as Foreman...Wise walked in..took a look around and went Ballistic...We tore it down ...Jim retired and I got laid off ,moving onto another project elsewhere.....

[@ricardoalejandre5828]

Yeah looks comfortable especially the arm rests

[@billlombard9911]

Ticonderoga NY, the set is amazing

[@shanemcateer1162]

Welcome back Captain Kirk.

[@MYKEYCARD]

ThankYou All For Your Amazing🌠 Wonderful Work 🌘🌎🌒 Much Appreciated🌒🌎🌘 Much Love 💫From The UK🇬🇧

[@paps69shed]

I bet that dude could still fly that thing 😎

[@theoriginalJo3l]

Sweet!

[@chriskrausesmovie]

Saw kirk at a convention on Buffalo few yrs ago...his stories are funny

[@sahilprashar567]

bill is amazing at his age..just a regular guy after all

[@tatianemarcelo1224]

Era bonito esse homem

[@Garbanzo884]

I was there ten years ago.

[@Philflash]

Very cool!

[@bakfixx]

Very cool.

[@kellyrayburn4093]

Yeah, I think we've all seen that in the bloopers where the actor goes to enter the turbolift or through a hatch (door) and crashes square into the door. First time I saw that happen on one of those blooper reels, I thought, 'Ouch!! That's gotta hurt.'

[@Nash1a]

Those doors are pretty flimsy though. Its more likely he would have damaged the door before hurting himself substantially.

[@JohnHWelch63]

I've been to many Trek cons and events over the past 30 years, but I have yet to see Shatner at one. I always get the distinct privilege of meeting someone like Red Shirt #3, killed by energy cloud 6 seconds into his appearance.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Wow! Wm Shatner Captain James T Kirk. In an earlier episode his name is shown as James R Kirk. Lol.

[@harrystevens3885]

Legend..............

[@Retiredmco]

So sad I couldn't go this year in July 2020. Due to coronavirus, hopefully next year!

[@MrHyde-wv8wi]

In my opinion, James Tiberius Kirk is the Best Captian of them All...BgThmsUp...

[@charlesdrake4466]

The G.O.A.T. is here

[@jimbob.2299]

Hurry up Bill...Theres nearly a dozen fans waiting impatiently. o-O

[@mb-ql1gb]

Captain Kirk on the bridge saying: "Energize" ... ^^

[@colanitower]

These people with cameras on Shatner, it's like reporters going to say "Captain. Would you please say the word" 😁

[@speedyretreat]

This legit reminds me of the opening to Generations. Finding retirement a wee bit lonely, aren't we?

[@onlythewise1]

it was the best show to me

[@onlythewise1]

long live star trek

[@bubbaray8670]

I wanna go!

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

Now I know why I moved to New Hampshire!!!!

[@Marcus538]

William Shatner , is such a sport ,good fun , never takes himself seriously , just about right for a true star

[@Nash1a]

I hope you have seen Wil Wheaton perform "William Fucking Shatner". Its on youtube too. Its really funny but illustrates what Shatner used to REALLY be like. I think somewhere about when he appeared on Third Rock from the Sun, he seemed to stop taking himself so seriously. That's when his career took a huge new upswing. Boston Legal was really quirky and fascinating. I even really liked "Shit My Dad Says".

[@kristinaF54]

Whatever else he's done and acted in, he'll always be associated with Star Trek as Captain James T. Kirk. Lenard Nimoy accepted or made peace with the fact that he'd be forever remembered as Mr Spock and wrote his memoirs titled 'I Am Spock'.

[@Firebrand55]

Bill wrote, I think, the definitive account of the original ST series in his book, ' Star Trek Memories' This is brilliantly written; factual but never boring; interesting for the may anecdotes; and really funny. The account of the struggle with scripts and the bosses of ST is rivetting stuff. It wasn't all sweetness and light. If you love original ST, get this book! RIP, ST actors and producers; you made television history.

[@Nash1a]

I have to plug his other book "Get a life". Its less about the trek and more about him finally discovering what all the hubbub was about. He explains how he came to finally value star trek after all these years.

[@XLEGION1]

Nice little video - but WHERE is this?

[@gustavefrankfurter6462]

If I somehow manage to become wealthy, that will be my living room! Think about it, a huge screen tv, a comfy chair, and friends to come over to sit at the helm! I'd be in paradise!

[@SteelWolf13]

The lights don't match the sounds to the view screen . They did in the show.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

It is such a shame that Desilu Studios failed to preserve the original U.S.S. Enterprise sets from the original "Star Trek" TV series. Of course, understandably they needed that Stage 9 space for other TV series' productions after "Star Trek" was cancelled after the 3rd season in 1968-1969. It is sad that Leonard Nimoy, Deforest Kelley, Jimmy Doohan, Majel Barrett and Grace Lee Whitney never got the opportunity to visit the recreation of the "Star Trek" Enterprise sets in Ticonderoga, NY.

[@EverydayJ1786]

Makes me miss the star trek experience in the las Vegas Hilton . That was epic .

[@robjeanbras1130]

Where is this? How do I visit it after the pandemic?