Star Trek: TNG Reunion Full Panel - 30th Anniversary - Front Row - August 4, 2017

[@MrTimeless101]

Brent Spiner has actually aged into the Dr Soong character.

[@Dan-uv5lw]

yeah

[@sneakonproductionz]

Thats funny

[@CrochetJedi_DBJ]

Now he's doing it again on STP

[@danvango]

lets see what you look like in 3 decades

[@MrTimeless101]

@@danvango hopefully not like docta sooong

[@andnear0U812]

These folks were my happy place when I was a kid I had no friend and was the bullied fat kid. These folks made me feel good

[@GrooveYouVerse]

In 3rd grade, I would pretend that the enterprise was orbiting earth clocked, and that I had a communicator that beamed me up when I was picked on. It truly was a show that had no social limitations or segregation of any kind. I'm so glad I was able to find Star Trek TNG, but it never came on when I wanted to watch TV, so I would find it at 11PM at night to watch the show, but had to sneak into the living room to watch it. Then the movies came out, I was so much in love.

[@TheLiveMusicGroup]

lost weight tubby?

[@firstevidentenigma]

They're just actors dude. lol

[@Philosopher842]

​@@firstevidentenigma And Ludwig van Beethoven was just a composer ; William Shakespeare was just a playwright; Rembrandt was just a Painter; ... Insert your own most beloved artist or scientist/philosopher; Irony fully intended.

[@theshadowsovereign8914]

They were my happy place as well. I remember whenever I was sick in High School, I always put in recorded VHS tapes and watched episode after episode. These guys were a huge part of my younger years and they still make me smile, laugh and shed tears to this very day. :)

[@deshaunx776]

These conventions actually make me respect Marina Sirtis’s acting ability a TON more. She is nothing at all like the sweet Counselor Troi in real life.

[@phily8093]

Her Troi voice is much more pleasing though (although admittedly all over the place from somewhat Eastern European to somewhat English). In real life she's got the worst accent I've ever heard. So hard to listen to. She sounds very much like the worst of the common cockney accents, mixed with the worst "Americanised Brit who's been living in LA for too long". Painful!

[@wsconsn]

You should see her in Star Gate SG1

[@phily8093]

@Werewolf O. London, Esq. Because to me it sounds awful. I love a cockney accent, don't get me wrong. I'm not adverse to a Californian accent, they can be very pleasant. But whatever rare blend of those vocal ingredients she has mixed together - the end result is agony for my ears.

[@phily8093]

@Werewolf O. London, Esq. Yes I definitely picked up on that. To me it is just a very unpleasant combination, although it's fine if you disagree. Nothing against her as a person at all.

[@mygeilablack3100]

@@wsconsn Could you pls send me number od that episode? I really dont remember to see her there. Im courious.

[@nattanunsangkasaba8991]

When I first arrived in Seattle, WA, I was a lone in an empty apartment which has one television. I had Star Trek the next generation as a friend. It gave me the sense of home and community, entertainment, and hope for better future.

[@patsfan4life]

Nattanun Sangkasaba love this

[@burtonwilliams5355]

AMEN !

[@markdemell3717]

Well , is it brighter?

[@TheLiveMusicGroup]

booohooo

[@Jellycakelap]

I watched Farpoint with my dad. Groppler Zorn's name put me off. But then... After Best of Both Worlds part 2... I became hooked.

[@imranbecks]

Grew up watching TNG. This gave me goosebumps. A pity Frakes wasn't there..

[@nigelmurphy6761]

@@michaelunderhill8847 lets see you do better then you arrogant little prick. Otherwise get the fuck out of the fandom

[@morlasa]

After seeing how well Frakes moderates at a panel with Marina, I really wish he were here for this.

[@isthisit781]

wow, Michael Dorn is just so chill. He looks so comfortable up there, the picture of cool.

[@jonc8074]

now that he's bald you see how little forehead makeup worf was wearing. dude has a really impressive dome

[@butterflysnme724]

He's fine as a human and as a Klingon.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

Its funny how the guy that played the angry klingon all these years is so chill, and the girl that played the calm quiet counseller is so flat out wild and loud :D

[@obviousworld]

truth

[@david2284180]

“IT IS A GOOD DAY TO chill”!!!

[@stephenpaul5730]

John de Lancie actually answered the question of becoming a media personality. He gave direct steps of being an actor. Act vs acting where you are. Say yes to every opportunity in your area before you run off to the big movie and show cities. John is a class act. You can tell he's the real intellect on the stage.

[@2ID_Doc]

Stephen Paul saw him at a local con in my old hometown in the 1990s. He readily admitted he is not a ST nerd, but was willing to answer any question. When someone asked a question about acting he perked up and answered them well, the question about ST or Q he answered but not with passion.

[@custodianfile]

In 1994 I was lucky enough to have been invited several times to the close set at Paramount to watch them film Star Trek. I sat in the captain’s chair and on the transporter pod. Hard to believe that was 25 years ago. 6-29-20

[@laurenjcoates]

Spiner seems like a such a genuine and kind person

[@stickiedmin6508]

@Dick Fageroni Yeah? And . . ?

[@freebirthone3391]

Aspergers does that to you. Not being who you are is just too exhausting to do it all the time.

[@tejo29se]

@@freebirthone3391 I do not understand why you bring up Aspergers. Why?

[@freebirthone3391]

@@tejo29se Because Brent Spiner has Aspergers. And people who have it are known for being genuine as default mode.

[@tejo29se]

@@freebirthone3391 Brent Spiner does not have Aspergers. Data does though. www.autism-pdd.net/testdump/test20155.htm Under the headline: Fictional characters. Just because Data has signs of Aspergers does not make the actor have it as well. If you believe Brent has Aspergers, I´d like you to prove it. From an interview or otherwise with Brent.

[@STNeish]

DeLancie came out first? He must have been at the head of the Q.

[@Davo_1991]

Fuck you're good ahahahaha!!!!!

[@Hyzen0_0]

I paused the video just come down in this pit of comments to tell you to fuck off that was a brilliant. *bows*

[@spartacus778]

Legendary comment lad

[@briane5706]

More like a Q jumper?!

[@Baker11ification]

Fuck yes. Great comment.

[@mangolassi_.]

I chuckled a few times during this video but I laughed out loud when John de Lancie mentioned that he wears his judge's robe at home.

[@drumstick74]

....and charged Paramount for seven years rent ;)

[@Josh-jh6no]

Marina Sirtis has become Lwaxana Troi lolololol

[@NameCallingIsWeak]

"Marina Sirtis has become Lwaxana Troi lolololol" :)

[@johnpolishimpossible2say191]

if they ever rebooted it - she would nail it

[@MrQwertypoiuyty]

Hahaha indeed so. "oh Jean Luc, such naughty thoughts" 😀

[@MsLenaCali]

True true!!

[@marshapaulson3155]

DrPengin g

[@TheCubicplanet]

I'm pretty sure that Jonathan Frakes heard that there won't be any chairs, only sofas and he changed his mind. He was like "What?? You cannot do a Riker maneuver on a sofa!!??!! Pfff...Amateurs!!"

[@deanrobbins7823]

Awesome comment m8! On point!!

[@keramiroberts6695]

Yeah... .. How would he get his leg over that sofa....

[@maskedathiest]

you know, i am 30 mins into the panel and am now reading comments. i had no idea that he was missing lol and i just finished watching every single episode on netflix 2 days ago. then i watched all 4 movies. i still did not notice his absence.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Yeah where was he and why wasn't he there? Should have been.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

HAHA so true

[@bhoqeem1975]

God, I miss them all. Watching the series was how part of my moral compass was constructed, when I was young. Especially with Jean-Luc Picard.

[@shambyk4122]

Facts🧭 ❤

[@gimmelyod]

Dorn's point about changing the atmosphere on DS9 with his focus on a humorous outlook is also reflected in the improvement in the quality of the show because after the introduction of Worf's character - the quality of each show got better and better. It was the feeling of "family" and strong friendship that permeated deeper and deeper into every episode - even with characters such as Garak. It gradually transformed the show from great literature into a fantastic fan experience.

[@sandracatani4539]

in other words michael dragged them down to his sense of humour

[@KnoxR6]

@@sandracatani4539 No, he pulled them up.

[@mmg486]

I like how Michael Dorn warms up and really gets going by the end. You can see the casts camaraderie.

[@yienwae944]

1:16:02 - After John De Lancie says "First, you have to become a media professional...." Then the camera falls... HILARIOUS!

[@lumpyspacecadet]

What the hell?! Brent Spiner is 68 YEARS OLD!! He has aged better than I expected. Data, indeed.

[@Nightykk]

He's 68?! Damn.

[@ancalites]

I'm surprised he was as old as he was then when the show first came out. He looked way younger.

[@DiegoGuillermoSchmidt]

He's an android :P

[@g.o.1984]

Wow!! didn't even know that

[@kensigurdson3757]

Looks 50 if that lol

[@smalltownfella1353]

Michael Dorn is now as uniquely iconic and recognized as Leonard Nimoy was from The Original Series. You cannot look at any Vulcan in a Star Trek episode without comparing them to Spock, and the same is true with Klingons thanks to Worf...

[@ramseybruce3418]

Joshua Shelley -

[@GreenForce82]

@@ramseybruce3418 naw, I compare them all to General Martok!

[@58jharris]

No he's certainly not as iconic as Nimoy. He's certainly cemented a good legacy for himself though.

[@davidcohen7801]

Don’t know if u saw the new series or not but things changed, unfortunately.

[@pmadood6970]

Hopefully Quark sometime.

[@BELCAN57]

Why am I having flashbacks to the opening scene of "Galaxy Quest"?

[@superlalaska]

EXCELENTE!

[@ineedausernamenow999]

Me toooo!!!

[@kthissen94]

BY GRABTHAR’S HAMMER!

[@dawhike]

Exactly!

[@Xantylon74]

16:40 Yes!

[@hoohaa1]

Brent Spiner is such a class act - can be funny, intelligent, careful as he is with the person who had difficulty speaking and knows who to diffuse a really awkward end to panel with Marina and Gates by just interjecting and changing the subject.

[@Uther1313]

Somebody had to step in there. It was getting a little heated there. Normal I suppose, but perhaps a moderator wouldn't have been such a bad thing?

[@SnowyHaze249]

Sirtis is really irritating and grating. Frakes should have been there, though. Poor showing from him.

[@la1562]

With a moderator Marina would have been more likely to escalate, but having Brent interject deescalated, because he is someone she respects, due to their long acquaintance & working history.

[@themerote]

I wonder did Marina & Gates actually get on over the years or did Marina just piss her off with her comments, was she drunk or is she always like that?. Brent is a pro, a pure pro, I would love to see him return in the Tarantino Star Trek if that actually goes ahead.

[@Umbra_Magna777]

Agreed. I respect the way Brent stepped in like that. He is such a gentleman (and very good-looking, too ^.^).

[@BillBaxter]

Thank you for sitting there holding that phone for so long to record this!

[@mre871983]

Brent Spiner is such the consummate professional. Love him

[@danchisholm1]

Michael Dorn has such a warm fatherly persona. he should be a leading man in Hollywood.

[@MrShortStuff]

They are really caring people to give everyone in the audience time and able to entertain them all. Lots of respect to all of them.

[@Durzo1259]

My earliest memory is from when I was 3 years old and my mom sat me down to watch the series premier of Star Trek: TNG. I remember it perfectly, I was beyond in love with it and still watch it to this day.

[@TylerTheUke]

Dr. Crusher still lookin gooooood :D

[@jokerzwild00]

Patrick Stewart looks like he's thinking "I'm too old for this shit" the entire time.

[@Lordmij]

Lol

[@VyperVenom]

And he proceeds to film a new series, Star Trek - Picard.

[@187onasimp]

I can't believe they almost have the entire crew from the Enterprise... all they needed was Number One. Also I love how Marina Sirtis gets on everybody's nerves at these panels.

[@o-mangaming5042]

@@michaelunderhill8847 Did you notice the pit bull comment where everyone was saying pit bulls were good dogs, and the person said "except when they kill people?"

[@TheOriginalRostach]

You forgot wes

[@Dukerdr]

@@TheOriginalRostach Wes really raises the level of intelligent interaction on each panel he's a part of.

[@veganath]

John de Lancie came out first I guess he doesn't like to Q.

[@aheadbyadecade]

veganath ba dum tss *Picard facepalm*

[@chuckkelly1225]

I'm watching TNG Rt Now. Q is on this one.

[@adamross2256]

Oh, well done

[@MartianManhunter1987]

That joke's just caused a core breach LMAO.

[@rudirestless]

during the whole show he is as calm as a Qcumber.

[@VinzKlortho]

The dude saying “damn she looks good” about Gates....yes sir she does!!!

[@wohlhabendermanager]

She really does. I'm not ashamed to admit that I had a crush on Gates McFadden/Dr. Crusher when I was a teenager.

[@KevinRoddy]

She's had a LOT of plastic surgery - just sayin'

[@psions555]

@@KevinRoddy No she's had a lot of GOOD plastic surgery. What an amazing figure too!!

[@kcspain9195]

Also!... Soooo many thanks to Mr. Brent Spiner, for his wonderfully timed, Intellectual, knowledgeable, professional, VERY MUCH NEEDED, proverbial, "bucket of ice-water on this potential cat fight"... Thank You So Much Sir...

[@eolsunder]

The greatest thing is how Denise is there, who was only a short time member of the show but was such a great character and so loved by everyone that even gone she is still considered as part of the main cast, always even more so than some of the other cast members who were on the show more episodes/seasons.

[@PeterStrange-oy9ev]

She is WAY over-hyped.

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

I think Brent Spiner was right, acting is a profession, and that is the least you can, and at times the most. Gates McFadden seems to be more on the side of the art over profession of the argument, whereas Marina Sirtis is more on the side that it's first and foremost a profession, it's not about the glamour, it's about doing a job.

[@itsflowerside]

and they're kind of all right in a way

[@krisbrixon]

Brent was saying to be professional. Agree with the rest.

[@fingersmaster]

Seriously missing Jonathan Frakes and Wil Wheaton ! Great show though!

[@kendallrivers1119]

Wheaton? I thought people hated his character why would he show up for that? Lol

[@steverosengren1492]

Wil is too busy on Big Bang.

[@Wookie8058]

Could have easily done without Wheaton, It would have been great to have Johnathan there...

[@temporarystranger95]

@@jeremyb5198 Ridiculous comment. You may not have liked his character, but Wil Wheaton was on the show almost three times longer than Denise Crosby. He should have been there, along with Jonathan Frakes.

[@49ers1975]

this cast just looks like they were a bunch having fun behind the scene group..luv their chemistry on this panel

[@CUEBALL424]

I could sit in front of this panel, for a year and still not ask every question Id have for them. LOVED the show!

[@pattyajones]

True TNG fans remember, every episode, every scene. WE LOVE YOU. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE in people's lives. DON'T EVER DOUBT THAT. Thank you Gene, Majel, Rick, and ALL OF YOU.

[@PolkiSaMalutkie]

I hear you.

[@OceanicPicon815]

John D. Lancie deserved more speaking time.

[@tejo29se]

Brent Spiner as well. Marina was very loud and didn´t let the others speak so much.

[@Sacrilege83]

@@tejo29se Marina had to play moderator.

[@Alirosa937]

Fun fact John De Lancie actually hates his fans and only likes being a part of the Trek community for the money. This is well recorded, you can google it. So I’m actually kind of glad he didn’t get to speak as much.

[@sheliak4576]

​@@Alirosa937 we dont have to google it, you as the one who makes a claim have to provide the "evidence". i dont even say i agree or disagree with whatever your claim is. i am just saying "you can google it" is just not good enough in my opinion. the burden of proof rests on the shoulder of the one making the claim. not on the others.

[@vaskylark]

Levar Burton and Michael Dorn. I'd have loved to have heard more from them.

[@desertrose1226]

Patrick stewart doesn't bloody age...

[@sevadaj]

Its the Borg nanoprobes!!! :-P

[@TruDis01]

It just seems that way because he's looked 60 since 1987

[@duramirez]

Well his voice did xD

[@ItsNot4Everyone]

He reached max level.

[@g.o.1984]

Lol. Of course he does and its clear as day

[@mannfan12]

This whole thing was just.....awkward. But LOVE Michael Dorn. What a class act.

[@juliemanarin4127]

And Brent Spiner

[@Siraj75]

@@juliemanarin4127, Brent who???

[@smthgsmthg1504]

@@Siraj75 the guy who played Sara in black whole head of grey hair

[@RG-dy8du]

Loved watching the slow boil of Gates McFadden until she finally had enough of Marina and took her on. Watch Gates, you can tell 95% of the things Marina says she either doesn't agree with or is not amused. She hardly ever claps at anything Marina says. I used to think Gates was chilly, until I met her. She's great, but she got major points when she stepped up and put Marina in her place.

[@Bamboo4U2]

I wouldn't say she "put her in her place," but rather she strongly disagreed and expressed that disagreement.

[@RG-dy8du]

When I say she put Marina in her place, I say that because when Marina tried to steamroll her and interrupted Gates to try and cover her own ass, Gates did not relent. Gates didn't back down and refused to let Marina cut her off with Marina's half-assed excuses for why she said what she said.

[@RG-dy8du]

Marina didn't agree, she back-tracked when Gates called her out for her BS. The fact that Marina flat out suggested that all the aspiring actors in the US just want to be famous and care nothing for the craft is simply untrue. Sure, there are those who want fame. That's the result of crappy "reality" tv. But for her to suggest that it's different in the UK suggests that British actors actually go into it for the craft while US actors go into acting for the fame is wrong and insulting. That's why Gates snapped. Gates teaches, she has classes and students who are studying the craft. She knows those students do it for the love of the craft, not just because they want to be on TMZ. Watch the cast and how they react when Marina gets on a tear. None of them really engage with her. They've known her for decades, worked with her for 8 years, as well as numerous feature films. None of them looked the least bit surprised when Gates finally snapped. Notice they also didn't get into it with Gates and Marina either. There was that awkward tension in the air when you saw the rest of the cast sitting there with a "Oh boy" feeling going around. Marina is bullish and steamrolls anyone who she disagrees with her. Marina is like that EVERYWHERE she goes. I've seen her face to face multiple times at conventions and she has this air of knowing better than everyone. All you have to do is check out a number of videos where she's a part of a panel and there are countless comments from fans noting that she's an attention hog. "There goes Marina again, not giving anyone a chance to speak, why won't she shut up and sit down for once?" Marina says things to get reactions. She's irreverent and crass. Some people like that. She makes me laugh from time to time and I don't mind her so much. Especially since I know what to expect from her. That said, she is tiring and predictable. The point is, some people like Marina, other's don't. She's taken the laughter and groans as a sign for her to keep speaking and acting over the top. Even if calling Stewart "old baldy" is something Stewart is used to with her, Marina doing it in front of fans isn't polite. It's been a minute since I watched this particular video so I can't remember if it happened in this one. But I did watch a video where she called Stewart "old baldy" and the audience gasped. To which she sneered at them and chided them for reacting like that. Not to mention Marina referring to DS9 as "Deep Throat 9" or "Deep Sleep 9." That may be funny to people who hated that show (I was one of them, I couldn't stand DS9). But it's not something fans of DS9 appreciate. Marina has no filter and possesses no desire to communicate in any other way than brash, crude, crass and manic. She literally plays the opposite of Troi. Troi who is quiet, considerate, watchful of those speaking and chooses her phrases carefully. Troi cares how she comes across and how she makes other people feel. Which is logical since she CAN feel their emotions. Don't get me wrong, obviously Troi is a fictional character but it's a perfect example of an actor playing their "opposite" very well. It's not a big stretch to say that Marina is the complete opposite of Deanna Troi. It's not uncommon for actors to play their opposite well. Lisa Kudrow is a fantastic example of a brainiac who was perfect at playing an airhead "Phoebe" from "Friends." There are very boring and unpleasant actors in daily life who play exciting, happy characters like it's no act. Calm, quiet introverts who play manic characters flawlessly. I digress. Marina was being a C U Next Tuesday and Gates finally had enough. Good for Gates. It was nice finally seeing someone not back down from a verbal confrontation with Marina.

[@plspriska]

I love Gates. She is just as gutsy as Beverly! And Beverly is like my idol. Beverly never backed down from a confrontation, even with the Captain. And i dont see Gates backing down when Marina is acting like an idiot. I have to say Gates did seem irritated the whole time, but Marina was being loud and obnoxious the whole time, so it makes sense. The other people on the show were just as important or more important than her. I would say Picard Crusher and Data are the best characters on the whole show.

[@dman3438]

red head temper lol. which parties this?

[@joshdavis3697]

Well THAT was fun...until it wasn't. Good job, Brent!

[@rkmugen]

GET JOHN DE LANCIE ON THE NEW ST:PICARD SHOW!

[@anavarrocoquimbo]

Please!!!!!!!!!

[@landwirtschafthoch1012]

YES!

[@mgs85]

No thanks, don't want them to ruin that character too. Fucking ST:Picard...

[@freebirthone3391]

@@mgs85 You mean Star Trek: Serenity.

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

It might make it good. Doubtful though.

[@madman026]

these people was my childhood i love them for all the joy they brought to me

[@KABZProductions]

So during Gates vs Marina, 1:21:26. Brent looking at Patrick. “Here they go...” 1:21:59 Brent to Levar “I’m gonna stop this.” Levar: “Go Brent/go for it.” 😎

[@goatcheese4me]

I can see where Gates would be offended by Marina's high judgment of American actors. I understand what Marina is trying to say -- that *some* Americans are only interested in acting to be famous and not for the craft, which is very wrong -- but Marina turned it into British vs US acting and came across arrogantly slamming aspiring actors in America. Gates wasn't having it. Good for you, Gates.

[@Steph6n]

This panel is missing two things: Frakes.... and WINE

[@Umbra_Magna777]

I think Brent handled that very well, like a gentleman. 😊

[@tommyrex6648]

@@goatcheese4me the arrogance of some British people is so annoying sometimes.

[@Sacrilege83]

@@tommyrex6648 that's what makes them great movie villains!

[@sarahbeauchamp480]

Ok. I know that I'm super late to the party on this one, but, Picard Season 3 is coming out soon, so I felt the need to familiarize myself with these people again. The Marina take-over was rough.... they should have had an emcee. I think I can say this, because I'm a mother and a theatre director, it wasn't the right venue to bring a baby. Some of the questions from fans were sketchy. I always love SPS, and I would've loved to have heard from Burton more (huge Reading Rainbow fan here). My favorite part of this whole thing...was watching Gates McFadden try to keep her shit together when things went a bit too far with Sirtis. A few times, it looked like Spiner was trying to talk her off the ledge. She kept it classy, though. As far as the comments on here calling it a "cat fight" between the two, or, suggesting that the two actresses dislike each other...NAH. It was a disagreement. Women are allowed to have disagreements without being required to hate each other afterward. They probably hugged it out afterward, and went of more margaritas.

[@81hondaman]

Thank you to who shot this video! Always enjoy watching the crew getting together. They are so great together.

[@Elnont]

Brent Spiner is such a legend.

[@gobbedy]

@petulant can you explain? you're just asking us to take your word? do you have examples?

[@gobbedy]

@petulant what I read was more that they tried to get Gates McFadden to come back because she was unfairly let go. This was inevitably at the expensive of Diana Muldaur, but I didn't know they had attacked her, I thought it was more a positive campaign toward Gates. Did you get this info from somewhere that I could read myself? I'd be curious to see it for myself (maybe a forum?). Thanks

[@gobbedy]

@petulant Diana Muldaur speaks very fondly of Brent Spiner here at the 20:18 mark: interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/diana-muldaur?clip=38533#highlight-clips. That doesn't fit with your characterization that he backstabbed her.

[@gobbedy]

​@petulant You have provided not one single shred of evidence that Spiner did any backstabbing. Heck, you have provided not one shred of *hearsay* that Spiner did any backstabbing (not one citation where any actor, any write or producer, or even any fan, suggests that Spiner did a single thing wrong to Diana). Ok, so Diana felt like she was backstabbed by *some* unnamed cast members; I'm willing to at least entertain that notion. But how do you jump from there to conclude that Spiner, specifically, did anything untoward? You provided one link, in which Spiner is mentioned not one single time. It sounds like you're slandering Spiner for absolutely no reason, and certainly without any evidence (at least, none that you have provided). You called him a 'backstabbing cocksucker', yet your entire case rests, at best, on an invalid syllogism: "Diana was treated badly by *some* cast members. Brent Spiner is a cast member. Therefore, Brent Spiner treated Diana badly." Do you see the logical fallacy?

[@gobbedy]

@petulant there is evidence that Muldaur may have been treated badly by some cast members; I don't deny that. But once again there is zero, I mean zero evidence of Brent Spiner's implication. Yet you continue to slander him. If you show me actual evidence I'm willing to entertain your accusations but until then it's just slander. Surely you can understand that I won't just take your word for it without evidence?

[@sandyglassful1]

Marina had her moments, but no one can deny how righteous she was to tell it how it is in Hollywood for actresses. Respect forever.

[@Noorlatgamer]

I think the writers should be invited to these reunions. Would give the Q&A more depth.

[@AdamBechtol]

nice point

[@ThePaulcarter35]

They really shudn't have let marina drink before going on stage - it felt arkward for the rest of the cast at times

[@2012stang302]

Marina sirtis seems very vain and phony.

[@jonbolton3376]

No that's just how she is, a normal person.

[@jeffisaacson3804]

It looked like McFadden and Sirtis were going to get into a fight, but Stewart, ever the diplomat, diffused the situation.

[@Magicairsoft9]

Riker is missing :-(

[@HeyLaserLips]

This is legitimately the first time I've ever heard Marina's London accent. All I can imagine now is Deanna getting pissed off with a crew member and that accent breaking out with attitude. xD

[@GeensQuambit]

Deanna is Australian

[@tasosanastasi3433]

TOTTENHAM GIRL!!!

[@TM.BECK14]

@@GeensQuambit what? Not even close 😂

[@opstrat]

29:00 you can hear someone say "except when they kill kids" talking about the pitbulls

[@patsfan4life]

Andrew Mckenzie true dat

[@cryofpaine]

Yeah, I heard that too. Sadly. Proof that you don't have to be smart to be a Star Trek fan.

[@splonko9788]

Pissed me off

[@cwbellor]

I'm pretty sure other breeds have killed kids ...not just pitbulls. Also, when that happens, how is it not attributed to the negligence of people rather than the instinct of the dog?

[@opstrat]

@@cwbellor a colleague once told me that Labradors have killed more kids than pitbulls, its just not in the media as much as it is with the pits

[@giorgiogirardi4661]

This is so full of love. Thanks for filming and posting it.

[@djjones8490]

I love Marina's character on Star Trek but she comes across as domineering and a bit obnoxious here. It's a panel for goodness sake but she seems to talk over others to make it Marina Comedy Hour. Let others share the stage Marina.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

I was only ever at one ST convention. The format was that each guest spoke for a few minutes in a solo spot and then took questions for 20 minutes of so. The problem with this group format is that one person might dominate - which was the case here,

[@LisaSimpson2]

I think she actually helped as the other cast members are quite shy so maybe she was an asset as there was no moderator so someone had to help out I guess. I mean I might be wrong but maybe she was just filling in the gaps/silences but who knows maybe the cast would have spoke more had Marina not been there or so dominating but it may also have been lesser had she not been there. We will never know but that is the group dynamic. I think they all had the opportunity to join in or share more and if they didn't then that's on them not Marina (although I do get how she seemed a bit I dunno drunk maybe lol but I found it kinda fun anyways) :-)

[@Test-zv9ty]

Compensating for being the most pointless character on the show I suppose.

[@charlescauldron]

It's telling that two Ferengi cosplayers have to "help" her to her chair at the beginning. Overservice, maybe.

[@Angie-GoneSoon]

I agree, she seems to like the sound of her voice. And the others seem to give off a vibe of not being happy with her. I really wanted to hear more from Patrick Stewart, myself. I'm hearing her more than anyone up there. BTW... Did anyone notice when that lady brought up that picture.. Michael dorn was looking at it. She was reaching over to try and take it to look at it, when he jerked it back and handed it back to the lady. That speaks volumes right there!

[@Locktwiste72]

So many television shows, you hear about the stars fighting or having issues amongst themselves or hating each other. These guys evolved into a true family. Ups and downs do occur, but you can see that true bond of love and respect among them.

[@breakaway2x]

The ending was very important and TRUE. While, I too, love the cast of ST TNG, we have to remember as fans, how we see the show and perceive the actors/characters is TOTALLY DIFFERENT than how the actors perceive it. They never did the show thinking they wanted to express a message about humanity or the future. They were just actors who wanted a job and got the part for a paycheck! The reality is that Patrick Stewart is not Jean Luc Picard and Brent Spiner is not Data, etc. The characters themselves exist separately from the actual actors and many fans who go to these conventions think they are actually meeting Captain Picard and want to ask Picard all kinds of questions about all kinds of episodes as if they think they are going to get real factual response from the characters themselves. In the end, they are just actors who played a role that was scripted for them. They added to it, they made it come alive, but THEY ARE NOT the characters. So please love them and respect for simply being actors, but don't make them into the characters they portrayed and expect to meet your childhood characters....they are not REAL, they do not EXIST (what they represent, however, is real). In the end, the portrayal of ST TNG is actually all of us (the human race, the human condition). We are all Picards, Datas, Rikers etc. We are actually just having a dialogue with ourselves but being able to put a face to the characters (the actors).

[@tejo29se]

I saw an interview with Brent Spiner. He was asked what is the weirdest / dumbest question you ever got? Someone actually believed that they could be beamed from one place to another. And someone believed he was actually an android.

[@breakaway2x]

@@j.t.5826 100% true. We know this because ever since the internet and reality shows came out, we now realize that everyone literally could be a star (doesn't mean everyone will be talented or skilled at it) but you could put anyone on tv 24/7 about nothing and they'd literally become famous just for having 'exposure'. We see this now everywhere on KZbin, Tiktok, social media....we are all very much more similar than different. But it is still hard to separate the person and their fame. I sometimes still feel like they I'd bow to them out of some kind of reverence like they are a higher being for being cloaked in fame so that still affects me, but I remind myself, they are actually just like you and me. We are all famous or we are all just dirty flawed human beings.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

@@breakaway2x Not to mention the Kardasians...

[@breakaway2x]

@@indy_go_blue6048 ewwwww lol

[@breakaway2x]

@@indy_go_blue6048 or did you mean Cardassians? lol

[@losloneone]

This reminds me that this is the part of the industry of entertainment that I really miss. After the work is done, when we get together with each other and sometimes with fans to just jaw. Loved it to the moon and back. This cast was such a magnificent ensemble. Bravo / Brava to them all.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Pun intended, I've been crushing on Gates McFadden for 30 years.

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

You ain't the only one my friend. She's still smoking hot!!

[@tommyrex6648]

Are you saying you'd like to, pass through the Gates?

[@Harpoon2theRescue]

@@tommyrex6648 One at a time please.

[@thomascolucci4984]

@@tommyrex6648 haha pass through the gates thats funny

[@pdoylemi]

I am glad they allowed the actors to develop their characters, because I was so disappointed in the first year when Worf was basically there to growl a lot and to get beat up by the bad guys to prove that they were tough. He was such a bad character that first year, and became one of he best.

[@dinfulofsin8525]

yeah man, i liked him in DS9 as well

[@charcoal386]

I really want to have my memory erased so i can watch the show for the first time again

[@ABMoneyMatters]

This by far the BEST Star Trek panel I have seen so far!!!! No moderator, just the cast. Only thing missing was Jonathan Frakes. Marina Sirtis is something else :)

[@chasiu75]

Michael Dorn aged the best. He looks amazing for his age.

[@lukewebber97]

Compared to Worf he looks great 😂😂

[@grindel80]

How old is He?

[@annagalati34]

He will be 68 yrs old on December 9th. He looks amazing.

[@aelius93]

welcome to the marina spirtis show, featuring star trek

[@leeagnew2743]

best comment iv'e read yet. I had A lecturer like that. She hated all the male students and bullied them, got drunk at our parties to much, encouraged all the women to be bitchy and lost her job for seducing a student and coming in one day telling every student to fuck off. This is a type of person. It is not clever, not appealing and not endearing. Forever after to be called, 'the Sirtis Syndrome.' Or, SS for short!

[@user-pk5ui4er5s]

Jarma Yup lol!!!

[@allanrawiridavekoia928]

Jarma and she wasnt even all that in the show, she was the least of all o them.

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

Another LA lefty loon. It would be nice if just once, politics or the President were never mentioned as it is always negative. You never get another view.

[@Dmoton23]

Star Trek The next generation ft Marina Spirtis

[@LaGuerre19]

Marina and her South London accent, so cheeky! I love it, can't get enough of her. Patrick: "I just had a brain scan 2 days ago." Marina: "Did they find it?" Lmfao

[@colinbaker3916]

LaGuerre19 Not South London. She was born in Hackney and brought up in Harringay.

[@dawhike]

What a great punchline!

[@Wookie8058]

Marina was on the verge of being caustic... Wow I was quite surprised of her demeaner....

[@DrDizzleFrizzle]

...the years sure were kind to Michael Dorn.

[@GrijzePilion]

The years were kind to most of them.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

That's because he is KLINGON.

[@kitchenmaiden81]

Anyone ever notice how he looks so very similar to Sir Patrick Stewart?

[@Dreadstor]

Are you saying all bald people look alike?....wow....racist..................../jk

[@credalthefirst]

Prune juice is the answer.

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

Amazing panel and discussions. I loved what Sir Patrick said at the very end about their memories of the set and having a very different relationship with the material then fans have. I wish I had been able to go but I was in college at the time--I don't know think there be more like this and it makes me sad that I missed the boat because I was too young! 😭

[@kentmaddock9035]

This is glorious. So many smart people. Marina is hilarious. They have all contributed joy, wisdom, sadness and wonder to millions. Thanks to them all and Jonathan for your service.

[@jazzmanchgo]

What great rapport. No wonder they had such flawless chemistry on the show itself.

[@LanceEhlers]

I suspect Marina enjoyed the casino’s offer of complementary beverages shortly before heading to the stage.

[@ramseybruce3418]

Lance Ehlers -

[@AdamBechtol]

:p

[@styrelsefksu4463]

at the end when john de lancie talked about opportunity I immediately thought about the ninth rule of acquisition "Opportunity plus instinct equals profit." whats wrong with me

[@archangeljmj6008]

You're a ferengi

[@Ithirahad]

@@archangeljmj6008 Or an American.

[@728709jay]

Everytime that door opened I did the sound in my head

[@DeniseEggertwaterlily]

It's difficult to believe that Marina Sirtis played the eloquent, classy Counselor Troy.

[@zoewheeler142]

Good actor.

[@WizKid2u]

She played a zombie she's a real person now it's great! I think it would have been better she played Counselor Troi with a bit more personality like Marina has now! Less Zombie, it's hard now watching the reruns with how bland the character was played knowing how fun loving Marina is!

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Well guys I hate to be picky, but that would be Deanna TROI. Big fans of TNG are we? 😉 j/k. I am sheltering in place and am binge watching TOS and continuing with all the other Star Trek series. (Except the two currently on CBS All Access) cheers!

[@WizKid2u]

@@TheCarnivalguy Really? That's what you got? The Spelling Police? LoL. smh I go back to the original Star Trek era so I think I can say I'm a really big fan. Have a drink or something unwind. Yer too tight to come on the internet chastising people about misspelling Counselor Troi's freaking show name. Pssst maybe autocorrect kicked in when clicking the reply button, yeah?

[@zoewheeler142]

Leslie Whittenstall The guy said he was joking with you. It’s all good, we all like TNG. 💚

[@zacksmith8567]

This makes me want to rewatch TNG for the 1057961th time

[@didodidrive9412]

"You have to *become* a media professional." *Drops Camera* 😆😆😆😆😆

[@SuperLamarrio64DS]

oh, the last 15/20 minutes was really hard to watch. Marina is fantastic, but I think she would be much better on her own, or with someone like Frakes who can handle her exuberance. I don't think this was the right forum for her to proselytize her thoughts, and it was really clear to see how awkward she made some people feel. Especially the American actor thing. I don't think she meant it exactly as it came out, but I would have a hard time not taking it personally if it were me up there too. Gates had clearly reached braking point at the end, and I don't think she did anything wrong, if it had been any other situation someone probably would have told Marina to slow down a little, but being on stage Infront of hundreds and hundreds of people and alongside colleagues to boot, makes it almost impossible to call someone out without sounding like a dick. Patrick Stewart did a fantastic job at being Captain at the end, very diplomatically soothing things out regarding Marinas speech, letting Gates know she wasn't wrong, and explaining to the audience that, regardless of how their characters are perceived, and even apologising on Marinas behalf - these actors are human like the rest of them and have exactly the same flaws as everyone else, but very different experiences. It was probably good he ended the panel there too before Marina responded, because she definitely would have, and she would have doubled down too; again, I really do not think she was going out her way to sound arrogant or be nasty, but that's the way it came out. It did not help that she tried to interject every time someone paused for breath, or answered other people's questions repeatedly. And that whole racist joke thing... jeez that was really really awkward. I like Marina, but that was so hard to watch.

[@gerardduffy5000]

Well explained comment.

[@lynneedes3687]

I could listen to them all day and night! They are Wonderful!

[@TruDis01]

Levar looks like he about to break out the gospel hits

[@neddersass8439]

Lmao

[@jonsayers7926]

watch every week tru dis

[@1aikane]

So good to see this cast together.

[@davidmcivor6045]

When I was 10, I watched Neil Armstrong step on the moon. I was hooked, any space show good or bad I loved it. I have seen every episode countless times. At the start of each rerun, I get all excited thinking OMG, I haven't seen this one. Thanks to the cast for entertaining us. Thanks to Gene, producers and directors. Could you imagine our world if all people followed the prime directive. When I'm on my deathbed, hopefully surrounded by my family, my last words. "One to beam up!"

[@cherylmayes4401]

@David McIvor. Well said!

[@MeesterVegas]

If Marina Sirtis were on the show Survivor, she would be the first to go.

[@markalciati7349]

YES!!!

[@keramiroberts6695]

But she'd be thed best to watch

[@AAvfx]

The mouth to mouth kisses were the best actor's introduction move I've ever saw Patrick , What courage

[@tommyrex6648]

I legitimately think Marin Sirtis was drunk during this lol. Or at least, slightly tipsy.

[@itsflowerside]

no, she's just like that

[@zaz4667]

SWEET! Better than her empathically reading our minds!

[@ugh8381]

Get it!

[@Spike20101000]

Nah, thats just Marina. Thats why shes awesome.

[@AClRCLEOFLlGHT]

People have said that's just how she is, but you can tell by the expressions of the cast members that even they realize that's not the Marina they know normally. They keep looking at each other (especially in the beginning) like they can't believe she's acting the way she is. I wouldn't say she's drunk, but definitely tipsy, and she's one of those people who gets really talky talky and annoying when she drinks.

[@sartainja]

Gates does not look like she is having a good time.

[@cryofpaine]

She does get the least amount of questions.

[@MartinFarrell1972]

No-one could get a word in with Marina constantly talking

[@ajunielpe]

I don't understand why Gates got so angry at Marina's comment. Marina was speaking in general (focus on your craft not being famous). Gates anger was out of place and needless. She made herself look bad. With the exception of Gates, I enjoyed panel and found it very enjoyable.

[@AdamBechtol]

@@ajunielpe I didn't see anger, it was a mere misunderstanding about a sloppy little generalization, only made into something more by the wooooooo of the audience.

[@internationalcolumbia7868]

I think she was angry from the Trump line. Did you see her face?

[@MrKevin486]

I wanna hear more from Q

[@0623kaboom]

near the begining the way the whole panel focuses their complete attention on one of the disabled peoples questions is a sign of how much they really wanted to ensure they treat everyone as they themselves want to be treated ... a fine display of compassion from all of them ... and of course Gates looks awesome .. only trouble with her .... she aint single ;)

[@jagarfi]

I love that Levar/Michael wig story around 54:00 !! hilarious.

[@SoundAuthor]

"Have you been thinking about Tasha Yar all these years?" We've all been doing that, Denise.

[@raphaelspector3682]

Does anyone else feel the tension between The doctor and troy? The energy is so stiff.

[@vinylmusic2581]

totally

[@vaskylark]

Thank God for Gates McFadden shutting Mirina Sirtis up. She was out of line bashing people right and left.

[@shadesalans4977]

I think its a case of different personalities- Marina is really outspoken! and Gates is reserved.

[@betelgeusex3865]

I love the show, i love the cast, and i CANT STAND the fanbase

[@indy_go_blue6048]

The books are pretty good too.

[@keetrandling4530]

Gates makes me want to go to the gym - she looks fab!

[@thefonzkiss]

Keet Randling Plastic surgeon you mean.

[@tgreaux5027]

omg shut up, she obviously works out every day even if she did have surgery. Dont hate cause your to lazy to get yourself to a gym so anyone who looks good you just say "oh they had plastic surgery, thats why they look that way".

[@noelc9961]

no plastic surgery, she's a professional dancer and choreographer so thats 100% real

[@Fresco272]

Plastic surgery or not... she look gorgeous in her 68th years :-)

[@AhhTheBonnie]

Yeah, I’d probably Crush ‘er

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

You can tell the ones who need these conventions and the ones who were dragged kicking and screaming.

[@maskedathiest]

i believe Brent Spiner must have had a realization one day. "if i keep telling people i am finished with Data, i will no longer be able to make money" seems he likes being remembered as Data now.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Don't forget that a certain actor wrote two books, one called "I Am Not Spock" and "I Am Spock." Maybe he simply burned out with the character and the typecasting?

[@cloud9847]

I was roughly 7 when this came out. It was on Sunday nights past my bedtime but my mother would allow me to stay up just to watch it with her. I'll cherish those memories more than I can begin to describe. Also, Marina lolol my god...she has no filter irl lol. 176 episodes at a time when the best series weren't pulling 100.

[@smashICE1]

I didn't knew this gem existed but know I watched this and I have to thank you!

[@johnsellards3123]

Marina needs serious counseling from Troi.

[@SteveSmith-fh6br]

Seriously. She's way too honest.

[@anthonymarks8684]

I doubt she received many hugs as a child

[@robingould9465]

Dreadful woman. Too much vodka-induced synthahol. Embarrassing.

[@planescaped]

She's too preoccupied with getting reactions and attention from people to the detriment of herself and those around her.

[@markdillon5494]

Everybody looked embarrassed every time she went off on one