Whoopi Goldberg at the 2016 Star Trek Convention

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

Heather Ferris, thank you so very much for uploading these Trek con videos. People like you make the world a better place. Truly, thank you.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thank you so much! That comment made my day! :-D

[@pimpinaintdeadho]

Agreed 👏👏👏

[@rkstevenson5448]

@@StarfleetUnderground Hello, Heather. I'm speaking to you from the future. Star Trek is still cool, you're awesome, and thank you from those of us in the (still) 21st century.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

@@rkstevenson5448 Thank you!

[@marcusmueller891]

Whoopi Goldberg is so cool. She was a movie star when she was on TNG: she didn't need it at all. She was on the show caused she loved it

[@krane15]

In fact, at the time she was the only true movie star. She was also the only confessed fan of the series. After her, Will Wheaton had a supporting role in "Stand by Me", and LeVar Burton acted in the TV mini-series "Root". Meanwhile, Patrick Stewart had a minor role in the ill-fated 1984 movie "DUNE".

[@Theomite]

She also got to do some of her finer dramatic work post-COLOR PURPLE on that show. It's fitting that she was put against Sir Patrick for most of her scenes, because she had the same gravity as he did and most of the movies she was put in the following years didn't give her that responsibility.

[@katherinehogan6622]

In 2017; 😲😱😲; my only child son of mine ; I did all to watch " 🌟 star trek.! O.k. having said that: my son was raised up along with: "sesame street". Not to shabby: !!!!! I love whoopee Goldberg. My son now is a mere 43 yrs. Of age. I'm so proud of him!!! A great son, child that turned out to be exactly 💯 o. K. Thanks whoopee for your intellect applicable towards your comedy, humor & your seriousness, applicable mostly towards " 👻 ghost ". You are a truthfull gem !!!!!

[@francisdrake6622]

Guinan was the Gandalf of TNG She needs to be in Picard.

[@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast]

Patrick Stewart extended her that invitation a couple of days ago, and of course she accepted.

[@canaanstuart3331]

@Rhys Vance You’re right, nobody cares. And neither does your scammer friend.

[@ro_the_lion]

Oh gosh, I haven't seen her this genuinely tickled for ages! Poor Whoopi is usually so serious and restrained on the View, because of course the discussions tend to be not very fun a lot of the time, and she has to talk about things she might find tiresome. So I'm so glad she finally got the opportunity to get to a con and see the immense outpour of love the fans have for her! When I grew up on TNG, she was one of my favourite characters, and I actually started watching her other films *because* of Guinan, not vice-versa! So thank you so very much for your sharing of these videos, Heather, I've been smiling and watching for hours!

[@onyana]

These interviews are such a delight to watch. I'm so grateful to Heather for filming this.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thanks!

[@StarSong936]

I remember when Q said Guinan was dangerous. For him to say that, with his unlimited powers, should give you a clue to what Guinan was capable of. But, she never displayed her powers openly as Q did.

[@emilthoresen981]

Daniel Gable I agree and think they could have developed that more into her role. Perhaps just enough to justify why Q would be worried.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Some people are dangerous for their knowledge, the intangible power. That is how I interpreted his statement.

[@maddenjulio4054]

Instablaster

[@acm4bass]

She had the ability to sense when time or alternate realities where in play, that kind of BS meter would be unwelcome in a trickster god or the matrix.

[@DirtyBoySingToGod]

I could listen to her talk all day, thank you for uploading. She seems so cool and interesting. Am only very new to ST:NG ( only 4 seasons in so far ) and Guinan is already one of my favourite characters despite a limited screen time so far. I never thought to bother with ST:NG until this year and it turns out to be one of my favourite things EVER. Aces !

[@deniselamkin1415]

Thank You for sharing. I could never afford to go to these conventions and see everyone. Whoopi is awesome

[@StarfleetUnderground]

That's why I do it :) To share this experience with people who can't travel to the convention. Thank you so much for watching!

[@hostilebogeyinbound]

I love that first big laugh, the crowd remembers she did not just portray Guinan, but was a phenomenal stand-up comic. people forget that.

[@tertiary7]

what a great panel. whoopi has so many stories and love for the series.

[@danielstrain4857]

I visited the TNG set back in the 80s. We were there when it wasn't filming and got to go into all the rooms, sit in the Captain's chair, etc. I remember looking at the back of the wall in the Ready Room and seeing the wooden frame, wires, etc. You could actually move and shake the wall if you pressed on it. Outside the windows of ten forward was a large black curtain with little flakes of tin foil to reflect light as stars. I remember wondering if this would impact my immersion watching in the future. It didn't one bit. I may have been on that fake set, but when I watch TNG today that is a *spaceship* made out of duranium poly-alloy, going at warp speed.

[@Ragitsu]

Obviously I haven't had your experience with the show up-close-and-personal, but, even so, i'm a grown ass man now and I STILL am taken to another universe whenever I catch up on "The Next Generation" episodes.

[@johnnymartinez478]

100%

[@Shaden0040]

I always wished that there was a bartenders convention on DS9 and Guinan attended.

[@talaxian1]

Thanks Heather. I've never seen Whoopi do a panel before

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thanks for watching :)

[@SherryBlanco]

Thank you for sharing your Star Trek experience. First single mom with special needs children who may never get into one of these because his expenses this is probably the next best thing to being there. I really appreciate you sharing these videos

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Awwww

[@bdchiaccio]

Nichelle has set the standard and Rodenberry was such a visionary

[@MrMartechi]

Thank you very much for uploading all these panels! It is so frustrating not to be able to go to Las Vegas myself since it is almost on the other side of the planet. It is wonderful that somebody who is able to be there shares the experience with the rest of the star trek community!

[@rosemariejackson3975]

I love the acknowledgement of the letter writers. My mom and Grandma introduced us to scifi as children and watched Star Trek at 10 years and down (6 of us) and we wrote letters. We were sent tickets to come to the set to see the making of an episode. We laughed because we couldnt afford it but we loved the fact that they got our letters and acknowledged them with a gift. Love Star Trek always all of the Trek!!!!

[@dhevarajandevadas2492]

Thank you for posting this. Really enjoyed Whoopi's entertaining insights on Guinan, my favourite TNG character.

[@scnurse]

Thanks Heather! I missed so many great panels but I'm soooo happy you filled in the gaps for me! 🖖

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Glad I could help :)

[@Gurubu]

Whoopi Goldberg is pretty funny. She's super chill too lol. She did a good job as Guinan.

[@jerzeydolphins]

i guess shes chill she owns her own Weed Company lol ,

[@krane15]

In my experience, comedians make the best dramatic actors. I hated Robin Williams as a comedian but learned to a appreciate his talent when played in "Dead Poets Society," a day and night difference.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@krane15 Good point. It's easier to play a whack job than it is to be funny. There are exceptions. It seemed like he wasn't even trying but Robert Deniro in Meet the Parents was funny as hell.

[@kobayashimaru8114]

Love when Whoopi says "what do the Borg of 2016 look like? Be careful or they'll get you" and the green Guinan in the middle is typing on her phone lol

[@elishmuel1976]

"Time's Arrow" w/ Whoopi, Brent and that incredible actor playing Twain is my all time favourite TNG episode(s). Must have watched it over 20 times over the years lol

[@tommye.3754]

Thank you Heather! MUCH APPRECIATED!

[@thejupiter2574]

+Heather Ferris Thank YOU so much for this video. I Luv Q&A s but usually have no patience to sit through them on youtube because usually the audios are so bad and shaky cameras and people talking behind the camera. However THIS was EXCELLENT I totally enjoyed this and it was clear,entertaining and very informative. I am so glad that you captured this moment in time as Ms. Goldberg's memories and observations just added so much to the fans' appreciation of the show.

[@burgersbeansandchips]

Brilliant, wish I was at that Thank you Heather.

[@kassandrajames3845]

Thank you Heather for recording this epic moment. Because of you, I can share my special moment with my family and friends that were not able to attend.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Awww

[@SteveBrant55]

"How does this work? Oh....I broke it." I loved that moment so much... along with the rest of this wonderful interview!

[@deanchristensen4783]

Kept watching and waiting to find out more of Guinan, her was the biggest mysteries of the series.

[@ashelyneescondo8230]

Oh Good Lord I love Whoopi Goldberg 😍 I love her personality, I'll never get tired of watching this lady. I'm so glad and thankful for her existence! One of the best persons in the world ❤

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

OMG, this made me cry about this history about how Black people normally weren't yet put in Sci-Fi shows until Gene Rodenberry added a black woman actress in the original Star Trek series. and that Gebe realised Whoopi was right about that fact, so ge added her in. Glad he added her in.

[@phtevlin]

"Twilight Zone" was the first TV series that placed black actors/extras in rolls other than servants or comic buffoons. Similarly "What's My Line" had black actors/professional/guests--which the panel treated with respect--something totally unknown back then. Nervous producers wanted Mitch Miller to remove Leslie Uggams from his show's lineup; Miller flatly refused and informed these producers "No Leslie Uggams, no Mitch Miller Show"...she started her career as a featured soloist. Times, fortunately, have changed.

[@mpdowson]

Can I recommend (if you have not already) that you listen to the Star Talk episode where Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Nichelle Nichols? Wonderful stories about the impact of Lt. Uhura on the popular consciousness. I'm a white, British man listening at work and had to work hard not to tear up at my desk. www.startalkradio.net/show/a-conversation-with-nichelle-nichols/

[@tamaram4338]

I watched and interview with Nichelle where she said Martin Luthur King told her she couldn't leave the show. It was the only show he let his kids watch.

[@krane15]

Not just her, he added people of color as background actors and as guest stars all during the series. More than all the other TV shows at the time combined. ST was revolutionary in so many ways.

[@shauncraigparkinson8165]

thank you for recording and posting on here, much appreciated. London. UK

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thanks for watching Shaun!

[@notthinman]

Thanks for posting!

[@regemo]

Looked at thumbnail of the video. Squinted at the thumbnail in confusion. Is that... WHOOPI GOLDBERG? At a Star Trek convention?! I've been waiting years for this. :D

[@woohahcatrim9780]

Thank you. I wasn't able to make it this year and I really wanted to see this.

[@DrTopGun]

Thank you for attending, recording, and uploading all the Star Trek Panels... Someday, I will attend one of the Star Trek Conventions

[@16-BitGuy]

Thank you Heather!

[@solidsnake58]

This was SO GREAT. Thanks for sharing!

[@rosemariejackson3975]

Thanks Heather!!!

[@Pinkielover]

my cousin worked with her, on broadway 20 something years ago ... he was a sound and lighting guy ,,, she gave gifts to his 2 children and had multi private dinners with her . shes even nicer in private

[@mglmouser]

Wish I could tell Whoopi how I loved her character. She was in my top 3 of the series, in no particular order, along with Brent's Data and Schultz's Barclay. She was the impersonator of the voice of reason throughout my late teens.

[@davidchurch100]

thank you for sharing this, made my day finding this little gem

[@soulman71901]

I am stunned she is 60 years old. She looks more like mid 40's.

[@stevie65able]

Thank you Heather, you made my day for being able to watch this. Reminds me why I love Star Trek, and the fans so much. A lot of love and positive energy in the room.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@alexlanza79]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[@nythepremier]

Thanks for the upload Heather!

[@StarfleetUnderground]

:)

[@danwarb1]

'The thing that Star Trek never let go of was hope.' JJ Abrams and Alex Kurtzman: 'Hold my beer...'

[@LiamDillon]

Really loving your uploads. I was to go to the event but had to cancel last minute. Thank you so much!

[@jenniferabraham5130]

great interview thank you Heather

[@JeffreyHamlin]

Loved Guinan, thought she was so cool. Whoopi cracked me up in this interview...

[@lexshizumdot2115]

This is exactly what I needed tonight.

[@originalTwoWorlds]

This made me laugh so loud my dog thought something was wrong with me!!! Really. Wow and thanks.

[@nzrockboi]

Unfortunately, dogs are smart lol

[@KASTERBEROUS]

What a warm, wonderful, funny person she is. Absolute legend! Thank you so much for uploading this, it was great to see it in full!

[@bdchiaccio]

I am so enjoying these!!!

[@a.w.3438]

Thank goodness I found this vid! LOOOOVE Whoopie/Guinan in TNG. Also, this host is great. Who is he?

[@Bebeshiito]

What a great panel! Whoopi was so generous and sincere in her comments, only love and respect for the series and everyone involved. Thank you so much for uploading these gems. They're pretty much dilithium crystals for some of us.

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Guinan DID fire a weapon in two episodes. Riker and Picard were in the phaser range when she came in and said "I need to keep my eyes sharp.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Very honest and transparent is Whoopi in this. And she's right....those hats were FIRE that she wore on the show.

[@JCResDoc94]

i feel fortunate to have found this. nice job HF, youre the win \^-^\!

[@LongshanMusic]

heather, i was having a hard day when i came across your ST videos-thank you so much, you've made my day.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

[@16-BitGuy]

I'm glad for you.

[@gtdave21]

Thank you for posting this Whoopi is a Treasure.

[@Hyedrojin]

Amazing video and audio.

[@austinstrunk]

for the love of god SITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT DOWWWWWWWWWWNNNNN!!!!!!

[@jonah2263]

YEP!

[@JCResDoc94]

almost as if the cameraperson wasnt paid

[@TVperson1]

@@JCResDoc94 It's almost as if the people in front can't sit still.

[@JCResDoc94]

& the people on the stage wont stop talking!! oh, theyre...oh. @@TVperson1

[@TVperson1]

@@JCResDoc94 The people on stage are supposed to be talking, the audience is supposed to shut the fuck up and pay attention.

[@Chefbriank]

WTG HEATHER FERRIS👍. Love you for this!!!

[@nonaboccalupo7733]

So happy you got Whoopi! Thank you

[@tsbarnard72]

I think you did a very good job. Thanks for sharing with someone like me who does not get to go to these conventions.

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thank you!

[@ttanza4004]

So Happy that They FINALLY invited Whoopi Goldberg to a "STAR TREK" Convention! :)

[@kpag3030]

Good panel with Whoopi. Great to see her at a convention! Guinan was a great character.

[@lindaanderegg7920]

Fabulous interview!!!

[@farseerflore9512]

Can't believe they got Shane McMahon to host! Shane McMahon and Goldberg together at last! 'Who's next?'

[@TomKellyShow]

I LOVE THIS . . . THANK YOU.

[@WardancerHB]

Whoopi Goldberg might be the most loveable human being to ever walk the face of the earth!

[@rymer1985]

omg... that was so wonderful. thank you very much!

[@itssinkingin]

Thanks!

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Uhura was new of the most important people in the show, when she spoke, everyone listened. She was positioned to be in every shot the Captain was in.

[@DocRealTalk]

wow she seems like a really fun person lol More actors should feel about their work like she does.

[@benw9949]

Wow, Whoopi is such a class act and so genuine, down to earth. I'd love to see her in more stuff.

[@nzrockboi]

Looking back all thru my life childhood to now at various periods I remember Whoopie who I have always always loved, from Jumping Jack Flash to the Sister Acts and beyond, I’m always entertained and never disappointed, her genuine generosity of character stands her out from all the rest. There will never be another Whoopie. So much love for this stunning woman x

[@jeremyredandblueify]

I love whoopi on television and talkshow. She is great with talking to people.

[@AljamalKhamis]

thank you

[@thenightaccelerates]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. Must’ve been really fun to be there in person. Thank you for posting.

[@briandoyle3507]

I agree,The most cool,chilled person I have ever seen.Whether she is a comic or guidance on STNG.

[@scottfilgo8171]

"I'm bad. I run amok!"

[@dosmastrify]

Scott Filgo time!

[@Neldidellavittoria]

Thank you so very much for doing this, Heather. I'm a die-hard TNG fan and would love to attend a convention. Alas, I can't afford to travel to the US, but I do enjoy vids like this, that you and other people so *generously* share. First time I see Guinan in one of these. Always wondered why I never see her in the all-cast panels. Have you done any with John de Lancie present?

[@StarfleetUnderground]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, I'm pretty sure I have John de Lancie in a few of these.

[@pdoylemi]

Hope vs Fear - we see that today with the March for Our Lives. Those great kids hope for a better future, and their opponents fear change, fear their fellow man, and fear being without their security blanket - guns.

[@joemckim1183]

Whoopi is awesome, also Scott Mantz is great at hosting things like this.

[@Mr.-Good]

Thank You, Star Trek has been a show I grew up with. The originals my Grandfather got for me on VHS to the TNG shows my sister got me watching when they were coming out on cable TV. I am still watching, and I enjoy the new shows as well. I love Star Trek so much its my go to, I watch to relax and dream of perfect times for humanity. I Always hoped to see Guinan be a secret leader of a Federation organization (the future time travel police) during a time where the federation falls to political unrest, where the corruption of power in a future where time travel tech starts becoming easier to acquire is then wielded by an unworthy sort leading the federation. I have had tons of thoughts about this all the way down to using the multiverse as the problem created by those who time traveled in the very beginning creating alternate timelines which will ultimately need to be fixed by Guinan as she the last of her race. I chose Guinan cause she has more care about the well being of things but puts beings like Q at bay as they each have their unique abilities. One short I wrote actually has Hugh travel from one universe where the borg has won every encounter, reached so far they had gained a lot of the tech that was supposed to be destroyed in TNG and other Treks, Techs like Iconian transport and they then create a borg super with tech personal transport healing Nano repair time dilation and more, to another universe as Hugh learns the plan for multiverse domination a connection from another Hugh then makes this one borg decide to steal the tech jump ship and come to a universe that is labeled as the most threatening to the ultimate conquest of the borg. That Universe will be where Guinan is leading the fate and future of the universes past and present towards stability. It would also give a lot more explanation to why Guinan just knows things aside from her race just being listeners. Thank You ALL OF YOU STAR TREK CREATORS EVEYONE INVOLVED you are the reason I write all of you are the reason I dream of space but most importantly the reason I strive to always hold myself up to honor those around me be polite yet strong, tactical, and creative. Thank You all again and again and again. I only deeply hope that my kids can have the same similar trek experiences, hopes, and dreams that space travel has given me. Star Trek is my Saturday morning show right next to X-Men. I love all you beautiful people involved in every single Star Trek. Truly your forever admirer Adam CC.

[@thechic06]

The first time i saw whoopi G. was on the most beautiful movie i have ever seen : PURPLE COLOR ...long time ago

[@JCResDoc94]

of course, shes an activist! she came on as an activist! incredible. she is so amazing. the view makes you forget. she has always been amazing.

[@raihankibria5112]

Thank you very much for these videos. With all that is going on it's always good to see there are also hopeful visions of the future and a lot of people that want them to become a reality.

[@Anakele20]

I cannot find the interview to save my life. But I distinctly remember them asking Whoopie to cut her hair. She refused, so they designed the hat for her to wear. It feels like they have reckoned the history of that hat.

[@Pssst.ByTheWay]

#BringBackGuinan. So amazing!!!

[@Brook11223]

Q reminds me of mr. mxyzptlk

[@andiparker3733]

Who is the guy leading the panel? And does anyone know how Levar and Whoopi knew each other back in the day?

[@gh00stic8]

We need Whoopi to be at more conventions

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

She admitted in The Captains Summit she was never invited ALL FOUR Leonard Nimoy, Johnathan Frakes, Bill Shatner and Patrick Stuart were furious and I guarantee by the end of that DAY she was invited

[@villainouschrisk]

PSA: when you trying to leave with something, and they question you about it, the answer is: "Someone said i could have this."

[@elishmuel1976]

48:44 Best part! Whoopi is such a role model!

[@villainouschrisk]

the hope that eventually, finally, we can put aside everything that divides us. race. borders. language. politics. religion. the day might actually come when we all think of each other as simply Humans and Earthlings.

[@landocalrisian2014]

This was so cool!!

[@leptoon]

Listening to this on studio monitors, I can hear all the whispering in the background and it's quite creepy. lol