Star Trek: The Captain's Summit

Whoopie Goldberg Interviews William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes, from 2009. A Special Feature from the Blu Ray Movie Box Set. Buy Them Now.

[@michaelmcclary8054]

I was present at a Star Trek Convention & met Leonard Nimoy. He came on stage, & the crowd of 5000 people rose to their feet, & gave him a 20 minute Standing Ovation! He actually cried!❤🎉😂- Michael McClary, Professor of Trumpet 🎺, Georgia Perimeter College and GSU

[@dentalgoon9965]

Not very trekkie to work at a racist college!!

[@archam777]

Picard rarely yelled, but by far, my favorite 4 words he ever did were "THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!!!!!"

[@robertzinkus3175]

A nod to the primes put forth in George Orwell's 1984. Read it, if you haven't yet.

[@archam777]

@@robertzinkus3175 yep, except unlike the character from 1984, Picard didnt crack. ^_^

[@robertzinkus3175]

@@archam777 True. But just like that character from 1984, Picard is pure fiction. :-)

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

@@archam777 Well, according to Picard himself he did in fact crack and would have admitted any number of lights had he not been released at that moment.

[@archam777]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 Would have......therefore didn't. ;)

[@criticalmas7770]

Leonard Nimoy is so so good at bringing subjects back on point and he does it in such a professional way. The body part segment at around 5mins...he just pulls the convo back to how fans react to them.

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

I see what you mean.... From body parts to changing lives.

[@jackclements2163]

...and I love how he totally ignores her when he says earlier on "Sci Fi used to be somewhat crude" as a comparison to what was before Star Trek and she chimes in with..."Twighlight Zone". Whoopi...he said crude. Keep your mouth shut or you'll expose how ignorant you really are.

[@judymyers9867]

Did here the story from Leonard that they almost replaced him when the show first started it got a show start and they blamed him turns out the triple three was what made the show oh all of them did but the triple three was always the best to watch

[@jonahhenry]

​@@judymyers9867triple three?

[@tylerdude1982]

I don’t often watch things this long on KZbin but being an avid Star Trek fan I loved every minute of this and didn’t want it to end.

[@littlebirdie2]

Absolutely !!!!

[@seanhudson5090]

Same.

[@Despondencymusic]

Indeed

[@robvangessel3766]

Ultimately, I don't like the Star Trek movies - with the exception of ST IV, because it was brilliantly funny. IMO, in the effort to compete with Star Wars, they are dumbed down compared to the Original Series. Even the physics in space is depicted more accurately in the old series. And the pseudo-Star Wars music in particular is awful and cheesy, compared to Alexander Courage's score.

[@mbird1291]

I cannot believe this footage has been on here for 7 years and only has 14K viewes.

[@RG-dy8du]

My heart belongs to Nimoy. I could watch and listen to that man speak forever. A part of me died inside when he passed.

[@Catmom2004]

Same here! 😢

[@troylowe814]

Ditto. Nimoy is the heart of Star Trek.

[@agentkkerryhoagland4801]

I totally agree with you. My grandmother God rest her soul was a huge fan of Spock. Played by Leonard Nimoy. When I heard that he passed my heart just sank I cried.

[@zerowheeler]

Yes, I cried, took me by surprise but I’d watched him when I was a little kid, the show was so hopeful too.

[@brooklynwilson8948]

Nimoy played my favorite character in star trek, he played spock so well.

[@cherylresnick-cortes8022]

Thank you so very much for this. Captain Kirk has been my hero for close to 58 years. When Leonard Nimoy died, a large part of my heart died with him...I will always miss him. Love TNG as well, but I grew up watching TOS.

[@XanBos]

Probably one of the best sit down interviews I've ever watched. The interaction between the actors was priceless. Whoopie was for sure outnumbered, and didn't get to say as much as I would have liked to have heard her say. The stories were so wonderful. Some of course we may have heard through the years, while others fresh and enjoyable. This sadly, will never happen again, due to the loss of Leonard Nemoy. But what a moment to cherish! Most of the convention interviews hash out the same stories that we have heard time and again. This was so different. It was personable, enjoyable, and so much laughter. As a fan, this was one of the best time well spent. Attention! Bridge on the Captain!

[@aldunlop4622]

I'd rather not listen to Whoopie, she's gone crazy lately.

[@SKOjy113]

How have I missed this gem of a panel? This was great! You can see the hesitation at the beginning. Only for all of them to relax and go with the flow.

[@wdonwelton]

I'm a big Star Trek Fan, and I'm just seeing this Summit meeting for the first time in 2023 and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@tomwolf2603]

same.. enjoyed every moment..

[@RLucas3000]

I think there is also one of the 4 captains later on: Kirk, Picard, Sisco, and Janeway.

[@mikeh8416]

If he could only recognize truth in REAL life.......

[@SeaJayyComedyTV-zh8px]

I’m watching in 2024 trekee #4life😂😂😂😂

[@aldunlop4622]

I wish Alex Kurtzman would watch it, maybe he'd understand what he's doing to this beloved show is terrible.

[@niamhryan9677]

Wow this is brilliant. This is talk show history. This interview can never be replicated. Captain Kirk Picard and Spock and No 1 in the same room. Having great fun together talking about their experiences is incredible.

[@mham1330]

May Leonard Nimoy Rest In Peace.

[@jacquiebarbani2057]

I lived for thee two shows & being 83 years young (-:), I've seen them all & am watching them again on my computer. I thank you for showing these again. Jacquie Barbani

[@trollking99]

+Jacquie Barbani You're an 83 year old Star Trek fan?!? Kudos!!!

[@jameyhibberd6659]

go bodley into the darkness

[@GlintzKollide]

Much love, Jacquie :)

[@JackBauerwashere]

I hope you are still fine and continuing to rewatch Star Trek in 2018 !

[@g.o.1984]

Jacquie Barbani . Yeah, don't care about the fact that I watched it already. I watch each series every now and again

[@rohanmarkjay]

LOL!! Patrick Stewart is hilarious. "Arn't you Dr Kirk from Star Wars". Love Patrick Stewarts sense of humour.

[@balakbelek]

"Bill, I love you, you're my buddy, we're very close to each other... and you're LYING." Oh, dear Leonard Nimoy

[@DanielTsosie]

I have and will always be your friend. And also you are a LIAR!

[@amadexmilby7309]

Oh yeah Mr. Nimoy was coming in hot on that one.

[@VwapTrader]

Timestamp?

[@stefanbirgaoanu8449]

@@VwapTrader 27:40

[@jonsayers7926]

watch star trek every week , balak

[@rogerdeacon5878]

when things go bad... in 1972 .a 12 year old boy..alone a lot ..parents divorced...poor...but imagined the Enterprise crew looking after him..guiding him ..showing him how great people can be...how to be...the ship passing over in orbit ...showing him how to use action ..compassion. .thoughtfulness looking after him before sleeping...thankyou

[@Chuck-PK]

30:33 Patrick: Data got laid, several times. Jonathan: He was fully functional! Patrick: He had 3 speeds! DO THEM! DO THEM! Jonathan: zzz!, zzZZ!! ZZZZZ!!! I bet every meme about a TNG character was started by one of their castmates!

[@StevenBara]

He had three speeds... lol... oh Patrick

[@CrazyPangolinLady]

We literally learned that Data had a dick in episode 2 of TNG. The writers answered the important questions right away!

[@telectronix1368]

@@CrazyPangolinLady I suppose, technically, it is never confirmed which sexual organs he had, only that they worked. 😉

[@scotthamp384]

Not the same way, but Spock did get laid. In The Search for Spock, he did pon-far (I think I misspelt it) with Savvik on the Genesis planet, and that's essentially having sex. And, for those who don't know, the supposed reason why Savvik stayed on Vulcan instead of going back to Earth in The Voyage Home is because she was pregnant with Spock's child

[@tanzeelah611]

"You look familiar" 😂 I just love the energy and chemistry that they all have. Patrick Stewart is such a sweetheart.

[@mikeomoran9256]

"I've signed body parts" "Sometimes they're not attached" The pause and the look by Stewart and Frakes was hilarious

[@pennyburns4425]

Thank you so much! I know that it has been said before, but watching Star Trek in the late 60's was one of the very few quality times with my Father, who was alcoholic. This is true. The vision of Star Trek, the creativity, so much more than a T.V. programme. I am 60 yrs now, and am forever grateful, I am a true Trekker!! Rest in peace, dear and wonderful Leonard Nimoy.xxxxx

[@gm2407]

Respect to Jonathan Frakes, being on set takea up a huge amount of your day so attending all the extra production meetings ect for 2 years to be given the chance to direct. It would have been exhausting without his passion to direct. Well done to him.

[@luvondarox]

This is such a beautiful interview. When everyone feels free to not only ask each other questions, but actively just chat with each other like old friends and comrades in industry, it's just so fun to watch.

[@awmperry]

Agreed. And Whoopi having the excellent judgement to leave them to it, where a lesser interviewer might have been tempted to leap in with questions.

[@One.Zero.One101]

@@awmperry Yeah I hate it when other hosts cut off the guest in the middle of a funny anecdote, only to ask a more boring question from their checklist.

[@danidua100]

Never again will we get to see these gentlemen together like this. Thank you.

[@Qwazin]

I love that they are so blatantly cast to type and reflect their own character's personalities. Shatner is just blabbering away making weird faces and Nimoy just sits there and nods wisely, occasionally taking him by the hand and interrupting by saying "What he means is..." I love it.

[@kathleenhorner9296]

Yes, he handled it so brilliantly and sensitively re: handling Shatner's blabbering. 😉

[@beyourself2444]

I love both...

[@beyourself2444]

I still prefer TOS even though TNG was my generation.

[@luvbearbut]

I thought the same thing Andreas! Lol

[@One.Zero.One101]

Shatner was so quick and witty. He made me snort several times in this interview.

[@1badsteed]

Yesterday, William Shatner went to space. WOW!!!!!

[@eros-thebittersweet]

Leonard Nimoy is such a great guy. He's like our cool, hip, space grandpa.

[@stevecooper7038]

He's dead Jim

[@rosemorris7912]

@R W He was also in a Bruno Mars video.

[@abdicolestudios8899]

@@rosemorris7912 he was also in this space show back in the late 1960s

[@theshitheads3178]

He's Jewish actually

[@rsr789]

@@theshitheads3178 So is Shatner.

[@Sabreerbas]

Why am i just seeing this now!!!!. These 5 were a huge part of my life. Amazing to see them all together like this. RIP Spock. I hope your spirit is traveling through the stars right now...

[@littlebirdie2]

Same here!!

[@TiptronicSS]

This is just legendary.. I miss Leonard Limoy, I wish Patrick Steward and William Shatner a long life and to still see them create more content. Frakes is currently doing a lot of great work for the Star Trek world, so I'm thankful for that. This is awesome!

[@Chips2323]

I am a OLD OLD TREKKIE mid 70's my age, I did not care for Steward or the next generation...

[@ridiculous_gaming]

I attended in 1991, a Star Trek convention in Seattle that was hosted by both Shatner and Nimoy, and it was a surreal experience.

[@magnubeido832]

What an amazing experience that must have been

[@ridiculous_gaming]

@@magnubeido832 They were both pretty chill and relaxed. What would have made it better would have been Deforest Kelly's appearance, but I think he was already dealing with health issues.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

I WASN'T SURE IF I WANTED TO DEDICATE ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES TO WATCHING THIS SHOW, BUT AS THE SHOW WENT ON IT DREW ME IN AND I FOUND OUT SOME THINGS I NEVER KNEW ABOUT EACH ONE OF THE CHARACTERS . BY THE END OF THE SHOW, I DIDN'T WANT IT TO STOP. VERY WELL DONE.

[@rockyalvarez520]

If you had to have an inner debate on rather to watch or not your not a serious trekky

[@nagash303]

​@@rockyalvarez520 CAPTAIN CAPS LOCK IS ALWAYS RIGHT!

[@rockyalvarez520]

​@@nagash303 Ok so why did you direct your comment to me? Brock Ary is the one who's comment was in caps not me.

[@nagash303]

Yes, because of the caps lock.

[@badass0510]

I agree, but why do you need to use all caps?

[@ronnie8317]

These 4, I have spent many hours enjoying watching them perform. When I was a kid just getting into it in the 80s and as a teen of the 90s I was hooked. An episode of Star Trek was what made my day for many years and still even now.

[@JiFan]

This is the best interview ever! Ever! I love Spock and miss Lenny :( Nothing can ever replace him, nobody. Ever.

[@DenisBomfim]

What a delightful conversation! I have watched it three times, and I think I will watch some more times. Thank you, Nathan, for posting it.

[@ryanhunter6832]

What a fun roundtable this was...Nice to see Mr. Nimoy again!

[@eastdragon42]

Wonderful interview. Sad I'm only now discovering it in 2023! Miss Leonard Nimoy.

[@AngelCatBaby]

Awesome....love this....I am so glad to have found this conversation with one of my best actors namely William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy (who I have seen in other films) and that I have followed throughout the Star Trek era....all of Star Trek's actors are unique individuals which needs no introduction....Star Trek itself has given me hope within a hopeless situation to help keep me going when things get too tough to handle....that's when I do watch Star Trek to help me focus on something else besides the negative aspects of everyday living issues that are hard for to handle at the moment. Afterwards, I can then go back and focus on it with a positive aspect instead. Thank you all for your contributions to Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's hope for humanity....God bless all of you.

[@andrejouan5564]

Wow! This is one of the best and most captivating interviews that I enjoyed, to see these 4 actors known to have played characters like Captain Kirk, Spock, Captain Picard. Commander Riker and also Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) is very refreshing. To see these actors interacting with each other and exchanging their memories on the Star Trek stage and laughing it is very emotional to see how this series has changed their life and also mine and many fans. Many thanks, you can't imagine watching an episode or movies from this series to fill the void in my life at times and give me a taste for life instead of depression. I admit having laughed heartily at some point in this interview thanks to the laughter of these 4 actors. My only sadness was to see that William Shatner did not watch a single episode of Next Generation it's sad because thanks to Next Generation because from there was born DS9, Voyager and Enterprise it made the Star Trek franchise grow. I would like to add that I became a Star Trek fan because of Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard for me he is one of the best Captain role models for me, his integrity and maturity is something I value and also the actor is so talented and convincing.

[@denniscat9395]

The conversation between these wonderful actors just breezes along effortlessly

[@AnitaGrace]

I always come back to watch this. These kind of interviews are so much more interesting and insightful. No overly obnoxious audience noise, or obvious spots for comedy, and no apparent rush to get through the interview because of time constraints. Just five people having a conversation about Star Trek.😃

[@zenkakuji3776]

I am so appreciative of listening to these actors chat about their experiences and perspectives with each other about a series that has affected my life and that of others around the world. Thanks for sharing this with us 🙏

[@sandralindley1337]

Loved it! Yes I'm a die hard Trekkie! This was just wonderful! I learned a lot I didn't know. Those little tidbits were just great. A must see for a Star Trek fan! Thanks for sharing!

[@alexands1261]

the amount of intelligence and the sheer class shown on stage is incredible. I think Leonard Nimoy and Bill Shatner were more responsible for the creation of the Star Trek Universe than those who followed and will always be my favorites. They did in the 1960's when Civil Unrest, the Cold War and many other themes could be transferred into a Science fiction show..which is very different than a well-acted shown many decades later. If they didn't create the Universe of human relationships in space and if it was about space travel only, the show would have never survived into the future.

[@-M0LE]

TOS did so much for equal rights etc literally changed the world

[@tonybenton8786]

Very, very well said!

[@Spartanm333]

37.26 Patrick Stewart is talking about my mum! We were in a store in Batley, Yorkshire, England his home town couple of years back and queuing at the counter, turned round and he is there, right behind us being very normal with his shopping... my mums face lights up and she says at the top of her voice "Oh its Captain Kirk!" - he looked at me and I just kind of shrugged. If the ground could have opened. Sorry Pat.

[@liladuftendekaffeewurst8541]

Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Where's Q? Great! Great! Great! Great!

[@christophergerety3318]

Way cool. Very funny. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pow3llMorgan]

Is she still around? If she is you should show her this if you haven't already :)

[@myztik5716]

It seems fitting your mother's son would think Patrick's story was about her

[@Spartanm333]

@@myztik5716 - it happened, it was real, so in part it was about her. It's his home town... very few Trekkies in the backwoods of Yorkshire. Of course it wouldn't be the only time this happened. It was an anecdote. I bet you are great fun at parties.

[@jazietk3763]

The hope and human connection star trek and the wonderful people and actors involved have given SO many people is beyond priceless. ❤

[@energybengt]

deForest Kelley!!! I can't believe they forgot his cameo ! Wasn't that in Encounter at Farpoint? He is walking with Data through the corridors and talking about treating the ship like a lady and she'll always bring you home, wasn't that it?

[@mgytitanic1912]

Is the right answer. Couldn't believe they forgot that

[@Linerunner99]

Because that scene was filmed with Brent and DeForest. On most television shoots the whole cast doesn't show up for every scene.. only the ones they're directly involved in.

[@isaiahangelo]

energybengt indeed it was. He was the very first cameo in Next Generation. Then it was Leonard then Jim Doohan

[@kevinkuenn5733]

My understanding (I forget where I read this) is that scene in the TNG pilot was originally written to be Kirk, but Bill Shatner refused to appear so it was changed to Bones. So it's just as well they didn't bring it up and reopen old wounds.

[@1MSmith008]

Also, I believe Scotty first used that line in the original series.

[@Area51byDaveReale]

Leonard Nimoy`s voice has such weight to it, could listen to him tell stories for hours. :)

[@teaser6089]

Rip. Leonard Nimoy

[@krioni86sa]

He ain't dead

[@_QWERTY__]

@@krioni86sa yeah, he is :(

[@jazz21977]

@@_QWERTY__ Live long and prosper.. and also RIP....

[@vernadevney3089]

I wish I had found this video a long time ago. I have never been able to sit through a video like this. But five of my favorite people on this planet in the same room talking about their experience in two different versions of one show is absolutely wonderful. I have watched Star Trek from day one. I still watch reruns. It never gets old and I always see things I missed the first to the fifth time around. I loved all the characters. Mr. Nimoy, "God Bless his soul" is no longer with us, but the rest of you are and for that I am thankful. Thanks to all of you for making my life adventurous.

[@mzdva]

Bill: I never saw a full episode of The Next Generation *hands come flying in* Leonard: Close up Patrick! love Leonard Nimoy, he was so awesome

[@decorumgun]

mzdva pure gold

[@brentjohnson6654]

Haha well done Leonard

[@eztvfilms3667]

Completely laughed out loud

[@hch8248]

I haven't laughed like this in a long time. Too many genuinely great moments in this conversation.

[@vachiramondgunakasemtanawa5600]

Seeing this reminds me of how much I miss all of them on the bridge. Have fun in heaven Mr. Nimoy.

[@Serai3]

Yes, Picard yelled. In fact, on the very first episode, he yelled what has to be my favorite line in the whole TNG series: "Turn that DAMN KLAXXON OFF!!" I busted out laughing. Loved it. 😂

[@Slugg-O]

Leonard Nimoy, in my opinion, was the most versatile actor in the group. I saw him once in a western, can't find it now, but he played an incredibly effective, tough, grizzled, hard-ass cowboy. He was very much in character and there was not a hint of the "Spock\Star Trek typecasting that happened to Shatner. He was a great and very underrated actor. R.I.P. Mr. Nimoy.

[@ericoxner326]

Very true.I grew up on star trek tv show the first one.Mr Nimoy in later years did some voice over work.He was in the transformers movie the animated one.He played galvatron his voice fit like a glove.All the actor here are very good at what they do.

[@CalicoJackal]

@@ericoxner326 He also voiced Master Xehanort in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. It pains me to know that the newest game is coming out in a few weeks and we won't get to hear his voice.

[@ikghostlombard3429]

Mr Nimoy was also in a Syfy series called The Fringe

[@redshirtveteran5688]

He also was Sherlock Holmes once. Which makes his reference to Holmes in TUC funnier.

[@tomf3150]

He also was a surgeon in a Columbo episode.

[@jorgeaparicio762]

This was awesome. Star Trek has always been part of my life . Thanks to you all..

[@prodigalson6166]

William Shatner as Captain Kirk inspired me to serve in the US Army and never forget the importance of our foundations and live by them. Leonard Nimoy as Spock inspired me to philosophy and critical thinking. He also helped me cope with being biracial. I never could get Patrick Stewart out of my mind in his roll in Excalibur, as a result he inspired me by bringing Kirk and Spock together as a philosopher Warrior.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Oh my goodness for Star Trek fan as myself. Being alive for the very first episodes until now; this was a wonderful interview and experience. Thank you!!

[@seanmacsweeney2985]

The Star Trek future world with no wars, no poverty and exploring the universe instead of conquering and exploiting it was truly inspirational. I am still optimistic

[@-M0LE]

Unfortunately USA and UK don't want peace only profit and war and hegemony

[@rebeccamangelsdorf3806]

What Star Trek series were you watching. No wars? The Temporal Wars - Captain Archer; Earth/Romulan Wars/Federation Klingon War - Captain Kirk; The Occupation of Bajor/ Dominion War - Deep Space 9. I could go on!

[@OscarVaughn]

​@@rebeccamangelsdorf3806well of course he's talking in general. Wars and attacks and whatnot isn't what the show is about even tho them things happened on the show, war was never the premise and I'm certain that's what that comment was about.

[@ammaleslie509]

​@@rebeccamangelsdorf3806no wars between segments of humanity

[@51rwyatt]

This is an incredible interview to watch, particularly if you are a Trek fan. The group is very funny, smart, introspective. Whoopi ran a great interview here.

[@primus7776]

The sublime beautification of science...and the demise of prejudice and racism. Here exemplified. Thank You.

[@skyjuiceification]

still have a good long time before that happpens.

[@bullzdawguk]

This is a fantastic interview. All of them are relaxed, good-humoured and completely candid.

[@Ralipsi]

Star Trek TNG is the only tv show that made me cry at the end of the last episode. Seeing the cast at the Poker Table... knowing that it was over.... i felt like if my girlfriend just broke up with me.

[@TheKawagawaga]

@Homer Simpson Star Trek Picard is a disgrace and non cannon to the actual Star Trek fans.

[@iLoveLucy420]

@@TheKawagawaga for me it's better than straight nothing...glass half full ya know

[@gondor532]

@@iLoveLucy420 it really isn't better than nothing

[@addisonrex]

100% it’s worse than nothing. How about vomiting all over the legacy by creating such trash?

[@joe-vz6hx]

omg dude get a life. please tell me you're 12 yrs old.

[@kontra]

This was absolutely beautiful! Glad this was recorded. I think we as fans, needed to see and hear this! And to you great actors, thank you for your work which has been a great inspiration to the world! Do not ever regret the characters you played.

[@aprilk141]

This makes me feel so good. Thank you for putting this up. I love every personality on this panel, their performances are important to my life, but especially, Goldberg, Nimoy, and Stewart.

[@andrewbell7579]

Absolutely brilliant interview, the camaraderie was very evident. It's very rare that I'll watch an interview like this from beginning to end, but this was captivating. Can't wait for the new Picard series. R.I.P Leonard Nimoy.

[@Spartanm333]

And thanks for posting... enjoyed this over two sessions one morning, grew up with the original, loved the movies, re-discovered my enjoyment with TNG. Great to see them together enjoying these moments. RIP Lenny.

[@NeathSpadge]

Thought I would watch a bit of this. Ended up watching the whole thing. These guys have given so much to so many. RIP: Mr Nimoy

[@Silverado1st]

Love when they gather all these great iconic actors together in real life. I'm an average fan, growing up in the late 60's and 70's, now a retired Veteran I've had the time to watch all the different series and movies beginning to end. I love the story lines but am more interested in the special affects and fictional engineering involved. My dad was a pretty well known mechanical engineer working for the govt. back in the day, for about 40 years. They actually used one of his hydraulic designs on the space shuttle landing gear. Now my dad loved engineering, math and science, but he was farthest from ever being considered a trekie or even remotely a fan of science fiction and every now and then I would hope that he would sit with me and watch episodes of star trek when I was growing up. He wasn't interested at all. Well when Wrath of Kahn came to a theater up the street from us, I convinced him to take me. During the ship battle scenes, I could see that he was amazed and interested in the amount of power and the engineering that may have been involved, not so much the destructive power, but more towards the shear size of the ships and of course to see something that incredible taking damage like that would make me a bit emotional as well. But yes, the Star Trek series did help give me one of the more memorable moments I had with my dad. It just felt good to see his reaction, knowing that he enjoyed the movie with me, even though his amazement was more on an engineering level. I could only imagine what was going thru his mind, trying to imagine how they would designed a ship that large and powerful. He also commented that now he could see my interest in those types of movies. We went bowling after that. :-) So now when I re-watch the old series, I always have that fond memory of my dad. Many thanks to all involved in the making of those great shows and movies. God bless all who have past and may they rest in peace.

[@jadewolf1024]

Picard season 3 is the only modern one worth any time

[@Silverado1st]

@@jadewolf1024 Eh its not bad. The way they tie up loose ends and bring back previous characters is nice. Trying to squeeze an 8 season finale into 3.... doesn't seem a justice for the long lived institution. Maybe they'll find time to work on the other series.

[@jadewolf1024]

Agreed! Fingers crosses for the Legacy spinoff that's being talked about from the Picard s3 showrunner, he's proving his worth. Actually though, Strange New Worlds was fairly good as well... Picard seasons 1 and 2 were so bad though.

[@Silverado1st]

@@jadewolf1024 Oh exactly, I hope they continue the other spin-offs and keep things rolling in the universe :-) I Like Pike! he he he. Funny my sisters husband and in-laws were Pike's.

[@barty8980]

@@jadewolf1024the rest of Newest trek may not work for you, but Lower Decks, Discovery, Prodigy and Strange New Worlds aims for different types of people and Star Trek fans, especially younger and even children while still appealing to adults conversant with Trek or not. I’m 69 and love them all for different reasons. While you dislike some because they are different, or they are not tight with “canon”, or they are shot differently (serial arc vs episodic, only 10 episodes, or are more direct with social issues and representation) doesn’t make them any less Trek, or non-canon, or less believable. They are different stories for today’s and tomorrow’s Star Trek fans. Trek is not stuck in the past, and IMO does pay homage AND is respectful of past Trek while filling in gaps and giving us glimpses back and forward.

[@christianbrown7438]

That did not feel like an hour and 10 minutes, brilliant, interesting and funny interview. Love Patrick, Jonathan and Leonard (RIP), Whoopi was asking some great questions and even Bill, who can sometimes come across a bit weird was funny as hell in this. Live long and prosper 🖖

[@kylebarton778]

I thought that Whoopie was worse than Bill. Bill was playing Bill.

[@CarHerzO]

What a wonderfully charming lady, Whoopie is!! She leads the conversation and at the same time lets everyone speak their minds without interruptions. I love this. She's sure of herself without having to throw her weight around.

[@FoxyPercival714]

Shame now a days, Whoopie is now a liberal. She is an idiot for selling her soul to the democrats.

[@robertsleeth861]

FoxyPercival714- 100% correct. I was reluctant to watch this because I can't stand Whoopi on The View, but I thought she was great on here.

[@rockyalvarez520]

Only because they are all democrats lol

[@Pow3llMorgan]

@@FoxyPercival714 Or, you know, she is standing up for what she believes in. Unless you can show me a receipt of that soul transaction you're mentioning.

[@FoxyPercival714]

@Chris Terry At least Trumptards are better than libtarded SJWs.

[@saucerman110]

Had the great pleasure of meeting Leonard Nimoy back in 2009, I finally got to meet my Sci-Fi Hero, RIP Spock

[@winny4765]

When I got the news of „Spocks“ death, I appeared all in black clothes in Parliament for one week. RiP

[@jeffnarrow3059]

I've been a fan of both Star Wars and Star Trek since I was little and the person who introduced me to science fiction specifically these two franchises was my dad ( may he rest in peace). I never got a chance to tell my dad thank you for introducing me to science fiction.

[@Alphabetac]

It was a delight to watch this and smile and laugh along with them, loved it

[@golach420]

Thanks for posting this. Nice to see them having a loose chat.

[@texpatrobertrice8309]

This was awesome. I never met these gentlemen in person. The only one i ever met was Walter Koenig at a StarCon in 1976. Both, my brother and I, had the opportunity to spend 2 hours with Mr. Koenig after the signing party. What a wonderful experience that was. We had gone with him, and his agent back to the hotel room, and talked about everything but Star Trek. I was 16 years old then. What a memory to have.

[@JnEricsonx]

I met George Takei about 15 years ago, met Nichelle Nichols last year.

[@-M0LE]

16 yr old in takeis room Hmm

[@kathrynwestfall8025]

Love to Mr Nimoy and William Shatner for they are truelly my heroes and both men are extremely intelligent and responsible for many of the science we have today! These men will be in my heart forever. Thank yu gentlemen! You both are my heroes!God bless!

[@u805]

This got really great once they all got comfortable. My favorite thing about any of the Trek casts is listening to their stories.

[@RevanJJ]

10:30 “Leonard Nimoy- whoa whoa whoa. What do you mean you didn’t like science fiction?” That was epic. R.I.P.

[@mattpastell3728]

I could watch these guys all day!

[@Rockhound6165]

Wow. Just wow. 1 hour just isn't enough. I can listen to these men, and Whoopie(as Guinan) talk about this all day. I've never seen this interview before and I'm glad I had because, sadly with Leonard's passing, can never happen again. These 4 men are icons. Icons in every sense. As for Whoopie, there is nothing politically we would see eye to eye on but when she removes politics from the conversation, she is as engaging a moderator as anyone would be. I love both shows equally but the other incarnations; Deep Space 9, Voyager, enterprise, the theatrical reboots, none of them resonate with me and the wonderful thing, now, is I've begun to rewatch TNG on Netflix and every once in a while my 4 year old daughter will sit with me and watch and she's just as engaged as I am and the wonderful thing for me is watching this through her eyes which is probably why I watched this entire summit with a huge lump in my throat as I am now passing on my fandom of these shows to her.

[@dannycole319]

Bravo! I feel like I'm honored, to have been able to see this interview. Too weird. I've on-the-TV-worshiped these guys for most of my life.Even now, when I watch an episode, any episode, it's like the first week....this was almost like being there...cool. Miss Leonard.

[@Joseph1NJ]

Stewart: Shakespeare in space.

[@umpatas5468]

STEWART played a great Gurney Hallack.

[@rosulekhoda844]

Rip. Leonard Nimoy

[@Charles_Bro-son]

@@umpatas5468 The slow blade penetrates the shield.

[@MartinCox-ny2rv]

At 25:07 Patrick Stewart says "this is star trek you never die...." How true .

[@prisonjail3307]

That was very refreshing to watch :-). A relaxed atmosphere, enriched by 5 people so intense laughing, that they hardly can breathe. GREAT! Thx for sharing.

[@wesolutions2838]

This was so amazing to watch. I felt like a kid again, like I was watching this on the Bridge Screen of the Enterprise.

[@MiniLemmy]

Wonderful to see these legends together! Great interview! RIP Leanard

[@carson21211]

I love everyone on this panel unconditionally. Beautiful.

[@Realmasterorder]

This was a really Great interview ! RIP Leonard Nimoy, i believe that somwhere beyond you will continue to live and prosper !

[@jumpinjackflash9394]

Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy. Live long and prosper 🖖

[@janeqpub3517]

Thanks so much for posting this.I had no idea the Next Gen crew were this close to one another.

[@leeannasloan6043]

Jane Qpub they r very close...dorn was in Marina's wedding. Watch them all together they talk a lot about how much they still spend time together

[@josephyoung6749]

Star Trek is the only show on TV right now that consistently deals with important philosophical questions such as morality or the way that science and new technologies should play in our lives. This extends into and improves every aspect of our lives, from smart phones, to the civil rights movement. Star Trek has embodied fully all the technocentric enlightenment notions that make up the American constitution, and hence, stands as one of the most important cultural propositions of the democratic American experiment. Being set in a post-apocalyptic world, it even sets a standard to which to aspire in the face of titanic failure, great injustice, and the long term survival of the human species.

[@robertgagne2388]

Thank You so much for throwing this vid up. A true pleasure. :)

[@russellsketchley8830]

I started watching Star Trek in 1971 or so, when I was around 9 and I've loved it ever since. This was a fantastic interview / summit! I wonder if Patrick Stewart was aware that when he hummed "the other theme song" he was doing Doctor Who.

[@claudettejohnson7182]

They are so warm and friendly and full of fond memories.

[@purplebondsaiyan2987]

This Wow A Freaking Gem You're Not Gonna See Greatness Sitting like this Again!!! Two of the Greatest Captains and First Officers Ever In Star Trek History!!!!

[@3000tomas]

bring us the next generation crew back ! i miss them i miss patrick steward , jonathan frakes and co .

[@alrightyru]

hi it's Jan 2021 and Jonathan Frakes is directing Discovery. Are you watching?

[@nancymcshane3501]

Picard and Discovery are great! Hard to understand Discovery because they talk fast! Lol! There’s much you miss with one viewing!

[@sathanas65]

This is one of the best things I have ever watched. Why did I not watch this till now?

[@johntayloraudio1]

This was a lot, lot, lot of fun to watch. I miss Leonard too. I was lucky and got to visit the set of "Voyager" one day. Very business like, quick, functional. Amazzzzing crew. BAM its done.

[@erich3784]

13:07 Nimoy is refering to 'Zombies of the Stratosphere (1952)', while Stewart is actually talking about 'Lifeforce (1985)', which was originally called 'The Space Vampires' (which is the name of the book) rather than 'Zombies from Outer Space' (although the movie does actually feature way more Zombies than Vampires -- amongst which the delightful Mathilda May).

[@michaelcarley7016]

I had just finished a large project and was moving onto another city and all my staff was emotional, as we had grown close,, one asked what do we do now? I said Third Star to the right and on til morning, I received an email a few days later, by another manager, who said that was the best line for the moment and reassured everyone, even though, our team has dissolving. Glad that the new series is just as good.

[@SuperMattboxio]

Bangarang Peter :'( [RIP Robin Williams]

[@deejay1964]

It was Star Trek that gave me my first foray into Sci-Fi, one that has continued for the past 40 years. Watching these 4 gentlemen and Whoopie has brought back many happy memories. Thank you Star Trek, Thank you Gene, I owe you one.

[@maverickAMH]

Awesome. We miss you, Leonard Nimoy ...

[@yadayada9581]

I easily could have watched another hour of this.