"The Chase (Star Trek: The Next Generation) ""The Chase"" is the 146th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series """", the 20th episode of the . It is directed by series cast member Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker). Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship USS ""Enterprise""-D. In this episode, four competing expeditions—Federation, Klingon, Cardassian, and Romulan—attempt to solve an ancient genetic puzzle. ""Enterprise"" Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) has always been a student of archaeology, and in this episode he is contacted by his former mentor Professor Richard"
"of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World in 1492. The multimillion-dollar six part series, which was PBS's primetime series in the fall of 1992, was hosted by Patrick Stewart. Walter went on to write the series' companion book by the same title published by Random House in 1992 under the name William J. Walter Jr. The Houston Post called the book ""lucid, well-written and well thought out."" Following forays into Hollywood screenwriting and digital media in the early and mid-1990's, Walter wrote his next book in collaboration with William Shatner, well known for his iconic role as Captain Kirk"
"interested in hearing Shatner's supposed flatulence. Laurence Lerman of ""Video Business"" praised the film for not ""rehash[ing] anecdotes that have long been staples of ""Star Trek"" conventions and behind-the-scenes memoirs"", and instead for dealing with such topics as alcoholism, career difficulties, and conflicts on the set of ""Star Trek"". William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy respectively portrayed James T. Kirk and Spock in ""Star Trek"", first in the 1960s television series (later retitled """"), then in the 1970s television series """", and subsequently in several ""Star Trek"" films between 1979 and 1994. In ""Mind Meld"", they discuss the ""Star Trek"" media"
"by William Shatner, who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk in with the various other actors who have portrayed ""Star Trek"" Captains: Sir Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula and Chris Pine. ""The Captains"" delves into each actor's life and career leading up to their film or television performances. The film devotes attention to Shatner's own acting roots, tracking his journey from his beginnings at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and CBC Radio and CBC Television, to headlining Broadway shows, and eventually getting his break in Hollywood at the helm of Gene Roddenberry's ""Star Trek"" series. Shatner's travels take him"
"Mind Meld Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime is a 2001 American documentary film in which actors William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy discuss the ""Star Trek"" science fiction franchise and its effects on their lives. Shatner and Nimoy portrayed the characters James T. Kirk and Spock respectively in the , the , and their film sequels. They talk about differences they had with Gene Roddenberry, the creator of ""Star Trek"", and about the strained relationships between Shatner and some of the other cast members. It was in this film that Nimoy first publicly revealed that he had"
"1999 film ""Free Enterprise"" chronicled the lives of two men who grew up worshipping ""Star Trek"" and emulating Captain Kirk. Most of the movie centers on William Shatner, playing a parody of himself, and how the characters wrestle with their relationships to ""Star Trek"". A Trekkie featured in one episode of the television series ""The West Wing"", during which Josh Lyman confronts the temporary employee over her display of a ""Star Trek"" pin in the White House. The 2009 film ""Fanboys"" makes frequent references to ""Star Trek"" and the rivalry between Trekkies and ""Star Wars"" fans. William Shatner makes a"
"William Shatner William Shatner, (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, producer, director and singer. In his seven decades of television, Shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T. Kirk, captain of the USS ""Enterprise"", in the ""Star Trek"" franchise. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing Captain Kirk and being a part of ""Star Trek"", and has co-written several novels set in the ""Star Trek"" universe. He has also written a series of science fiction novels called ""TekWar"" that were adapted for television. Shatner also played the eponymous veteran police"
"British newspaper ""The Guardian"" summarized ""Mind Meld"" as ""a couple of gents sitting around talking"". Mind Meld Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime is a 2001 American documentary film in which actors William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy discuss the ""Star Trek"" science fiction franchise and its effects on their lives. Shatner and Nimoy portrayed the characters James T. Kirk and Spock respectively in the , the , and their film sequels. They talk about differences they had with Gene Roddenberry, the creator of ""Star Trek"", and about the strained relationships between Shatner and some of the other"
"known film ""White Comanche"" starring as two characters: Johnny Moon and his twin brother Notah. Shatner was cast as Captain James T. Kirk for the second pilot of ""Star Trek"", titled ""Where No Man Has Gone Before"". He was then contracted to play Kirk for the ""Star Trek"" series and held the role from 1966 to 1969. During its original run on NBC, the series pulled in only modest ratings and was cancelled after three seasons. In his role as Kirk, Shatner famously kissed actress Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) in the November 22, 1968, ""Star Trek"" episode, ""Plato's Stepchildren"". The"
"the pool. Since 2001, Shatner has been married to Elizabeth Anderson Martin. In 2004, she co-wrote the song ""Together"" on Shatner's album ""Has Been"". Shatner first appeared on screen with Leonard Nimoy in 1964, when both actors guest-starred in an episode of ""The Man from U.N.C.L.E."" entitled ""The Project Strigas Affair."" However, Shatner states in his autobiography that he does not recall meeting Nimoy at that time. As co-stars on ""Star Trek"", they interacted socially both on and off the set. After ""Star Trek"" cancellation in 1969, Shatner and Nimoy reunited in the production of """", as well as ""The"
"video games (""X-Men Legends"", ""X-Men Legends II"", and """"). Stewart announced that he was leaving the ""X-Men"" film franchise after ""Logan"", which was the final time he played the role. In 2011, Stewart appeared in the feature-length documentary ""The Captains"" alongside William Shatner (who played ""Star Trek"" Captain James Kirk) – Shatner also wrote and directed the film. In the film, Shatner interviews actors who have portrayed captains within the ""Star Trek"" franchise. The film pays a great deal of attention to Shatner's interviews with Stewart at his home in Oxfordshire, as well as at a ""Star Trek"" Convention in"
"Trek"" franchise, titled """". The game's existence was officially confirmed by Bethesda Softworks just a few days later, also acquiring the exclusive license for ""Star Trek""-based games, as part of a three-game partnership, spanning ""Star Trek: Legacy"", """" and """". To promote the games, Bethesda Softworks hired composers Rod Abernethy and Jason Graves to score them, involved ""Star Trek"" writer D.C. Fontana with the games' narrative, and signed with the portrayers of Starship ""Enterprise"" captains, the series' respective lead characters, from five different ""Star Trek"" generations: William Shatner as James T. Kirk from """", Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard from"
"picture credits for French Stewart include his film debut on ""Stargate"" (1994) as Lieutenant Ferretti, followed by ""Leaving Las Vegas"" (1995), ""The Poison Tasters"" (1995), ""Magic Island"" (1995) ""Glory Daze"" (1996), ""McHale's Navy"" (1997), ""Love Stinks"" (1999), ""Clockstoppers"" (2002) as Earl Doppler and ""Wedding Daze"" as Nathan Bennett IV. Animated credits include the voice of Bob on the short-lived animated series ""God, the Devil and Bob"" (2000), and Disney's animated series """" (1998) as Icarus. Since the end of ""3rd Rock"" in 2001, Stewart has appeared in a number of minor roles, mainly in situation comedies such as ""Just Shoot"
"Star Trek: The Original Series Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship and its crew. It later acquired the retronym of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began. The show is set in the Milky Way galaxy, roughly during the 2260s. The ship and crew are led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), first officer and science officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and chief medical officer Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley). Shatner's voice-over introduction during each episode's opening"
"of its cast of largely unknown actors. Kelley had appeared in many films and television shows, but mostly in smaller roles that showcased him as a villain. Nimoy also had previous television and film experience but was not well known either. Nimoy had partnered previously with Shatner in a 1964 episode of ""The Man from U.N.C.L.E."", ""The Project Strigas Affair,"" and with Kelley (as a doctor) in a 1963 episode of ""The Virginian"", ""Man of Violence,"" both more than two years before ""Star Trek"" first aired. Before ""Star Trek"", Shatner was well known in the trade, having appeared in several"
"of the three previous ""Star Trek"" features, Nimoy and producer Harve Bennett wanted a lighter movie that did not have a clear-cut villain. As William Shatner was unwilling to return, Nimoy and Bennett spent eight months considering a prequel concept by Ralph Winter about the characters at Starfleet Academy, before Shatner received a pay increase and signed on to star. Nimoy and Shatner each received $2.5 million for the film, less than their original demands, but the film cast's rising salaries caused Paramount to create a new television series, """" (1987), with less-expensive, lesser-known actors. Despite Shatner's doubts, Nimoy and"
"locations shown in ""Star Trek"" TV series. The special was nominated for two Emmy Awards in 2006 - Outstanding Nonfiction Special, and Outstanding Writing For Nonfiction Programming. How William Shatner Changed the World How William Shatner Changed the World (or How Techies Changed the World with William Shatner in Europe, Asia, and Australia) is a 2005 two-hour television documentary, commissioned by Discovery Channel Canada and co-produced for History Channel in the United States and Channel Five in the United Kingdom. Hosted and narrated by William Shatner, known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk, and based on his book,"
"in the role for the show's three seasons, and later provided the voice of the animated version of Kirk in """" (1973–74). Shatner returned to the role for """" (1979) and in six subsequent films. Chris Pine portrays an alternative young version of the character in the 2009 ""Star Trek"" film, with Jimmy Bennett playing Kirk as a child. Pine reprised his role in ""Star Trek Into Darkness"" (2013) and in ""Star Trek Beyond"" (2016). Other actors have played the character in fan-created media, and the character has been the subject of multiple spoofs and satires. Kirk has been praised"
"Star Trek Memories Star Trek Memories is the first of two volumes of autobiography dictated by William Shatner and transcribed by MTV editorial director Christopher Kreski. In the book, published in 1993, Shatner interviews several cast members of """" with the notable exception of James Doohan. He was surprised by the reaction of his fellow actors, who spoke negatively of their experiences with him on the show. The book begins at the start of production on """", with the work on the original pilot, """", and described the difficulties that some of the producer's decisions caused the production. Shatner goes"
"Shatner also appeared in the film ""Free Enterprise"" in 1998, in which he played himself and tried to dispel the Kirk image of himself from the view of the film's two lead characters. He also has found an outlet in spoofing the cavalier, almost superhuman, persona of Captain Kirk in films such as """" (1982) and ""National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1"" (1993). In 1994, he starred as the murderer in the ""Columbo"" episode ""Butterfly in Shades of Grey"". Besides the ""Star Trek"" films, Shatner landed a starring role on television as the titular police officer ""T. J. Hooker"", which ran"
"James T. Kirk James Tiberius ""Jim"" Kirk is a fictional character in the ""Star Trek"" franchise. Kirk first appears in """" and has been portrayed in numerous films, books, comics, webisodes, and video games. As the captain of the starship USS ""Enterprise"", Kirk leads his crew as they explore ""new worlds, to boldly go where no man has gone before"". Often, the characters of Spock and Leonard McCoy act as his logical and emotional sounding boards, respectively. Kirk, played by William Shatner, first appears in the broadcast pilot episode, ""The Man Trap"", originally broadcast on September 8, 1966. Shatner continued"
"William Shatner in the original Star Trek television series. The velour tunic sold in Profiles In History's Hollywood Auction 49 as Lot. 909 for $98,400 (including a 23% buyers premium), making it the most expensive Shatner costume sold at auction to date. James Cawley James Cawley (born June 23, 1967) is an American executive film producer and actor, known for his assumption of the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the fan film series """". A big """" fan growing up, in 1997 Cawley began collecting props and costumes from the original series and acquired the original ""Enterprise"" blueprints"
"Star Trek Star Trek is an American space opera media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry. The first television series, simply called ""Star Trek"" and now referred to as """""""", debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on the television network NBC. It followed the interstellar adventures of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew aboard the starship USS ""Enterprise"", a space exploration vessel, built by the United Federation of Planets in the twenty-third century. The ""Star Trek"" canon of the franchise includes ""The Original Series"", an animated series, five spin-off"
"How William Shatner Changed the World How William Shatner Changed the World (or How Techies Changed the World with William Shatner in Europe, Asia, and Australia) is a 2005 two-hour television documentary, commissioned by Discovery Channel Canada and co-produced for History Channel in the United States and Channel Five in the United Kingdom. Hosted and narrated by William Shatner, known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk, and based on his book, ""I'm Working on That"", the show focuses on technological advancements and people in the real world that were inspired by the ""Star Trek"" phenomenon. The first hour"
"in an interview that Paramount would not support the venture. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a 1989 American science fiction film directed by William Shatner and based on the created by Gene Roddenberry. It is the fifth installment in the ""Star Trek"" film series. Taking place shortly after the events of """" (1986), its plot follows the crew of the USS ""Enterprise""-A as they confront a renegade Vulcan, Sybok, who is searching for God at the center of the galaxy. The film was directed by cast member William Shatner, following two films"
"realizations of the franchise adhered to the ""Wagon Train"" paradigm of the continuing journey, with the notable exception of the serialized """", """", and the of """". In Roddenberry's original concept, the protagonist was Captain Robert April of the starship S.S. ""Yorktown"". This character was developed into Captain Christopher Pike, first portrayed by Jeffrey Hunter. April is listed in the ""Star Trek Chronology"", ""The Star Trek Encyclopedia"" and at startrek.com as the ""Enterprise""s first commanding officer, preceding Captain Christopher Pike. The character's only television/movie appearance is in the """" episode ""The Counter-Clock Incident"" In April 1964, Roddenberry presented the ""Star"
"""Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"". The series of books led to four ""TekWar"" television movies, in which Shatner played the role of Walter Bascom, the lead character's boss. A short-lived television series followed, airing on USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel in the United States and CTV in Canada, in which Shatner made several appearances in the Bascom role and directed some of the episodes. In 1995, a first-person shooter game named ""William Shatner's TekWar"" was released. He also played as a narrator in the 1995 American documentary film ""Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie"" directed by Peter Kuran."
"necessary. Marina Sirtis credited Stewart with ""at least 50%, if not more"" of the show's success because others imitated his professionalism and dedication to acting. Stewart unexpectedly became wealthy because of the show's success. In 1992, during a break in filming, Stewart calculated that he earned more during that break than from 10 weeks of ""Woolf"" in London. From 1994 to 2002, he also portrayed Picard in the films ""Star Trek Generations"" (1994), """" (1996), """" (1998) and """" (2002); and in """"s pilot episode """", and received a 1995 Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for ""Outstanding Performance by a"
"'captain' of the maiden voyage of a ""Star Trek""-themed cruise entitled """"Star Trek"": The Cruise"". The cruise was the first licensed by CBS Productions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show. Through PETA, Shatner asked that the 2018 cruise not offer any ""swim with dolphins"" experiences, explaining in a letter to the Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO that ""The exploitation of any species for profit and entertainment would have violated the Prime Directive."" Shatner has been in over 20 films and 30 television shows along with video games and commercials. William Shatner William Shatner, (born March 22, 1931) is a"
"Free Enterprise (film) Free Enterprise is a 1999 romantic comedy film starring Eric McCormack and Rafer Weigel, and featuring William Shatner, directed by Robert Meyer Burnett and written by Mark A. Altman and Burnett. The film deals with the mid-life crises of its two main protagonists, Mark (Eric McCormack) and Robert (Rafer Weigel), fictionalized versions of the film's director and producer/writer. The two friends struggle with adult career and relationship problems, all the while defiantly clinging to the geeky science fiction pop culture of their youth and seeking advice from their greatest hero, William Shatner. Shatner plays a campy caricature"
"Star Trek Generations Star Trek Generations is a 1994 American science fiction film directed by David Carson and based on the franchise of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. It is the seventh film in the ""Star Trek"" film series, as well as the first to star the cast of the series """". In the film, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS ""Enterprise""-D joins forces with Captain James T. Kirk, to stop a villain from destroying a planet. Parts of the film were shot at the Valley of Fire State Park near Overton, Nevada, Paramount Studios, and Lone Pine,"
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 American science fiction film directed by Robert Wise and based on the created by Gene Roddenberry, who also served as its producer. It is the first installment in the ""Star Trek"" film series, and stars the cast of the original television series. The film is set in the twenty-third century, when a mysterious and immensely powerful alien cloud known as V'Ger approaches Earth, destroying everything in its path. Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) assumes command of the recently refitted Starship USS ""Enterprise"", to lead it on"
"UK and the European Union. Stewart and his first wife, Sheila Falconer, divorced in 1990 after 24 years of marriage. They have two children, son Daniel and daughter Sophia. Daniel is a television actor, and has appeared alongside his father in the 1993 made-for-television film ""Death Train"", and in the 1992 ""Star Trek: The Next Generation"" episode """", playing his son. In 1997, Stewart became engaged to Wendy Neuss, one of the producers of ""Star Trek: The Next Generation"". They married on 25 August 2000, and divorced three years later. Four months before his divorce from Neuss, Stewart played opposite"