Burris Becomes a Key Player on Health Care Oct 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2009. Shunned Illinois Senator Makes Waves for Saying He Won't Vote for Bill Without Public Option. (CBS News)
Cops Seek Possible Balloon Boy Hoax Cohort Oct 20, 2009
Associate of Richard Heene Wanted for Questioning as Police Consider Felony Charges. Colorado officials are seeking criminal charges in the runaway balloon case, accusing the parents of putting on a "very good show". (CBS News)
Johnny Depp lights up Scream 2009 awards Oct 19, 2009
Morgan Freeman presented the Ultimate Scream award (essentially best in show) to Star Trek and William Shatner shocked fans when he stepped on stage to accept the trophy. J.J., Ill handle this, Shatner said to J.J. Abrams, seated in the audience, who also won best director and best sci-fi movie for Star Trek. (MSNBC -- News)
HIFF not skipping beat, despite loss of sponsor Oct 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009. Posted on: Friday, October 16, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Life Legacy of Princess Diana now a... Oct 16, 2009
It has printed adaptations of classic myths, and licensed sci-fi properties including Tom Corbet: Space Cadet, Logan s Run, William Shatner s Tek War, and Roger Corman s Black Scorpion. But the company s strong suit is its line of biographical comics focusing on famous and successful modern women. (Suite101.com)
Crash! pow! profit$ Oct 11, 2009
William Shatner, Adam West and dozens of other celebrities will attend ... William Shatner, Adam West and dozens of other celebrities will attend. (New York Post -- Business)
'Everybody Loves Raymond' To Join TV Land Prime In June 2010 Oct 7, 2009
Drama Boston Legal, which starred an ensemble of actors including James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen and John Laroquette, will premiere on TV Land in first quarter 2010, said the network. "Raymond, Boston Legal, Home Improvement and The Nanny all speak to our audience of 40-somethings in different ways, Jones said. "From an office-based dramedy to family-oriented comedies, the themes and relationships in these series continue to make us laugh. (Multichannel News)
TV Land Loves 'Raymond' Oct 7, 2009
The cast included many celebrated talents including James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen and John Laroquette and was created by the famed David E. Kelly. The show was nominated for numerous awards with both Spader and Shatner winning Emmys for their stellar performances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
@ The Movies: Halloween Flick Picks Oct 2, 2009
Silent and deliberate, the most frightening part about Myers is that iconic, expressionless mask -- a mask, oddly enough, that bares the likeness of Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner. Now that's scary. (KERO 23, CA)
Back to them Sep 30, 2009
Even William Shatner stopped being Captain Kirk long enough to become Denny Crane ... Even William Shatner stopped being Captain Kirk long enough to become Denny Crane. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Frank Liberman, 92, Hollywood publicist Sep 26, 2009
Over the decades, he handled dozens of top names, including Henry Fonda, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Jack Paar, Harry Belafonte, Steve Allen, David Janssen, Charles Bronson, Joan Blondell, Dorothy Lamour, Joey Bishop, William Shatner, Mike Nichols, and the songwriting team of Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. As a publicist, Mr. Liberman was best known for his long relationships with Hope (41 years) and Diller (33 years). (Boston Globe)
CIO Profiles: Manjit Singh, CIO Of Chiquita Brands International Sep 26, 2009
William Shatner helped this CIO on the road to a tech career ... Most important career influencer: William Shatner. (TechWeb)
Family is familiar ground for ‘Modern Family’ mom Sep 22, 2009
Q. How much of a diva was William Shatner on the set of Boston Legal. A. Not at all. (Boston Globe)
Toni Collette beats Tina Fey to Emmy Sep 21, 2009
Boston Legal's William Shatner and Mad Men's John Slattery were the frontrunners for the supporting actor in a drama series Emmy race, but Lost's Michael Emerson caused the upset. Byrne received a consolation prize when her castmate in Damages, Glenn Close, was named winner of lead actress in a drama series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Emmy Countdown: Stars grab swag, jewelry; have tea Sep 21, 2009
Beau Bridges, Jackie Collins, William Shatner and "Lost" star Terry O'Quinn were among those who snapped up swag at the DPA Gifting Suite at the Peninsula Hotel. Up for grabs. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Trick or Tweet? TWITTER launches crackdown after millions are duped by fake accounts... Sep 20, 2009
Star Trek star William Shatner told an interviewer who asked him about his hugely popular Twitter account: I don t even know what Twitter is. But 116,000 people still follow the fake William Shatner. (The Drudge Report)
Patrick Swayze Dies At 57 Sep 15, 2009
Mining a rare mix of fan love and tongue-in-cheek self-deprecation, he entered the William Shatner/ David Hasselhoff stratosphere of former leading men who were in on the joke. When Swayze hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 1990, he and ill-fated funnyman Chris Farley spoofed Chippendales with a. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cache and Carry: A Review of the Kindle Sep 15, 2009
(By the way, the 1958 movie version of that book stars a very young, very subdued William Shatner, who later, as Captain Kirk, was often handed a Kindle-looking device, which he then invariably glanced at, signed and returned. So rather than being an e-reader, it was probably a deep-space requisition-generating machine with which to authorize the purchase of red Starfleet shirts, which are tough to keep in stock. (Scientific American)
Dressing the part Sep 7, 2009
The conference started Friday with appearances by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, but Saturday drew the biggest crowds. For the first time in the history of the convention, DragonCon sold out Saturday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Actor Sam Wanamaker Was Watched By Feds Sep 2, 2009
Director Sam Wanamaker, right, makes a point to series star William Shatner as they prepare for an important scene for Part II of the drama, "Act of Violence," on "For the People" on CBS-TV on Feb. 28, 1965. (AP Photo). (CBS News)
UK papers record Sam Wanamaker's early career Sep 2, 2009
In this Feb. 28, 1965 file photo, director Sam Wanamaker, right, speaks with actor William Shatner on the set of "Act of Violence," on "For the People" on CBS. (AP Photo/CBS, file). Documents released by the National Archives on Tuesday show he was right to be wary. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Partners With the USO for the New Military Outreach Program 'PVT Jokes' to Deliver Comedy Kits to American Troops Sep 2, 2009
Each kit will feature COMEDY CENTRAL DVD titles, including the "COMEDY CENTRAL Roasts" of Flavor Flav, Pamela Anderson and William Shatner, "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Southern Gents of Comedy" and "Best of COMEDY CENTRAL Presents" stand-up; as well as CDs from comedians including George Lopez, Dane Cook, D.L. Hughley, Norm Macdonald and Harland Williams. More information can be found at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Breakfast With ... Lance Reddick Aug 31, 2009
At the time I was a huge "Star Trek" fan, and I remember reading that William Shatner was a Shakespearean actor. So I did it the way I thought Captain Kirk would do it [laughing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Waxing lyrical with Mr. Lad Lit Aug 29, 2009
At the time, Folds was writing material for a solo album by the former Star Trek actor William Shatner and invited Hornby to contribute some lyrics. The result was That's Me Trying, a bleakly comic song about a father trying to build a relationship with his estranged daughter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Many Looks of Michael Myers Aug 29, 2009
August 28, 2009 - If you're going to make a career out of murdering just about anything that can run and scream, then you might as well do so sporting a mechanic's jumpsuit and a William Shatner mask ... Michael was a notorious serial killer known for his penchant for specifically hunting down his own family members, usually striking on or around Halloween, and his trademark worn-out and bleached William Shatner mask. (IGN FilmForce)
Police seek murder suspect Aug 24, 2009
Wasnt the host William Shatner. I may be way off base, but I keep putting the two together. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Priceline's Q2 Soars As Leisure Travelers Book Its Bargains Aug 12, 2009
Morningstar analyst Warren Miller says Priceline's ability to outdo rivals is partly due to a successful branding campaign built around its "Negotiator" TV ads starring actor William Shatner. Miller says he was especially impressed by the 44% jump in Priceline's worldwide hotel room night reservations in this economy. (Investors Business Daily)
When you retire ... Aug 5, 2009
jack lalanne 94George H.W. BushJimmy CarterWarren Buffett, age 77Morgan Freeman is 71Robert Redford is 72Paul VolckerThe Pope is 80Robert Wagner, 78 The Dalai Lama, 73 Tom Smothers, 71 Bob Newhart, 79 Peter Graves, 82 Hugh Hefner, 82 Yoko Ono, 75 Don Pardo, 90 Kirk Douglas (actor) Mother Teresa Charlton Heston (actor) Elizabeth Taylor (actress) Hugh Hefner Robert Redford (actor) Barbara Walters Maya Angelou Min Bahadur Sherchan (oldest to scale Mt. Everest according to this) George Jones... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Letters to the editor (8/4/09) Aug 4, 2009
I recently read in the ADN newsreader that William Shatner has spoken out about fish farming in BC. Being a commercial fisher, I say three cheers for him. The BC government has long denied that the lice not only infect farmed fish but also the wild fish migrating through the northern Vancouver islands. (Anchorage Daily News)
Greenpeace paints protest on Hewlett-Packard's roof Aug 4, 2009
The Washington, D.C., protest group also said it had enlisted the help of actor William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to record phone messages to HP workers protesting the company s alleged use of toxic chemicals. Reader Comments. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
A psychiatrist offers insights on Charlie Chaplin Aug 2, 2009
Actor William Shatner will receive The Nathanael Greene Humanitarian Award on Aug. 6. A screening of William Shat-ner s Gonzo Ballet, a film set to the music of both Shatner and alternative singer-songwriter Ben Folds, will be included. (Boston Globe)
Shatner blasts B.C. salmon farming Aug 1, 2009
William Shatner has boldly gone where no actor has gone before: British Columbia's controversial. The Canadian-born-and-raised actor has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper asking that salmon farms be removed from crucial wild-salmon migration routes off northern Vancouver Island. (Anchorage Daily News)
Greenpeace mounts morning protest at HP Jul 29, 2009
HP employees were reportedly also greeted by automated phone calls with a recorded message from actor William Shatner of "Star Trek," urging the company to phase out the use of toxic chemicals. "Given the stereotype of a lot of IT folks being into sci-fi, we thought they'd appreciate the reference," Harrell said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Review: 'Orphan' Jul 25, 2009
Sarsgaard would have done better to channel his inner William Shatner to play a man who is, in essence, a charming, confident empty suit. As it stands, his character exists in a bland gray zone between sympathetic and ridiculous, and "Orphan" is no movie for gray zones. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critic's Corner Jul 21, 2009
There is Christian Clemenson and William Shatner from Boston Legal. Michael Emerson from Lost, William Hurt from Damages, Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad and John Slattery from Mad Men. (USA Today -- Life)
If Oscar had nominated 10 best pictures in past years . . . Jul 19, 2009
It's Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson and even Mr. William Shatner. Curious to see more. (Multichannel News)
Emmy nominations finally seem tuned in Jul 17, 2009
Tony Shalhoub and William Shatner. Again. (Boston Globe)
'Friday Night Lights,' 'True Blood' top Emmy snubs Jul 17, 2009
Both William Shatner and Christian Clemenson of "Boston Legal" were nominated for best supporting actor in a drama series. Jeremy Piven of "Entourage," perhaps feeling a backlash for his abrupt exit of "Speed the Plow" on Broadway due to mercury poisoning, wasn't nominated despite winning supporting actor in a comedy series the last three years. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
61st Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced Jul 17, 2009
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series "Boston Legal," William Shatner as Denny Crane "Boston Legal," Christian Clemenson as Jerry Espenson "Breaking Bad," Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman "Damages," William Hurt as Daniel Purcell "Lost," Michael Emerson as Ben Linus "Mad Men," John Slattery as Roger Sterling. Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie "Grey Gardens," Ken Howard as Phelan Beale "Into The Storm Len Cariou as Franklin D. Roosevelt "The Librarian: Curse of the Judas... (CBS News)
Extra Emmy slots could freshen race Jul 16, 2009
Emmy voters "are always happy to give (nods) to William Shatner and James Spader for `Boston Legal,' even though most viewers have no recollection that `Boston Legal' was even on this year," Fienberg said. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Television)
'E.R.' hopes to catch Emmy Awards eye again Jul 15, 2009
The series has reaped Emmy gold in the past for lead actor James Spader and supporting actor William Shatner. (Another noteworthy drama, Showtime's "The L Word," also marked its final season, but the lesbian-themed series has never been a major Emmy contender and is not expected to score any major nominations this time around. (Multichannel News)
Tidbits: Co-stars dating denial shocked Aniston Jul 14, 2009
He missed out on a courtesy cameo in J.J. Abrams Star Trek, but there may be room for William Shatner in another reboot. Producers behind the upcoming (and completely inexplicable) hope to bring the actor and his 80s cop show co-stars to the big screen. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Racing for local entertainment dollars Jul 14, 2009
Celebrities have included Clint Eastwood, Candice Bergen, David Hasselhoff, James Garner, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Paris Hilton, William Shatner and Tommy Lee Jones. Among the athletes to attend the school are Bruce Jenner, Martina Navratilova, Mia Hamm, Terrell Owens, Walter Payton and Bart Conner. (AZCentral -- Business)
Lusting For Legendary 'hooker&00004000#39; Jul 12, 2009
WILLIAM Shatner was controversially shut out of a cameo in the latest "Star Trek" movie, but the makers of the just-an nounced "T.J. Hooker" flick want him, as well as Heather Lock lear, James Darren, Richard Herd and Adrian Zmed, who all appeared in the 1980s cop show. "We absolutely want to try and get the original cast in the movie," producer Ryan Hep 00004000 pe told us. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Defibrillators will remain at Lodi Unified schools (1) Jul 12, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Jul 1, 2009 1:56 PM:" I`ll take a trained professional any day, even though it might take a minute to get on scene rather that someone that has not been trained to administer the preceedure correctly. Unless all students and teachers know what to do it could do more damage than good. The rule of thumb is, you have about 3 minutes to start CPR and rescue breathing, with a fire station directly across from Tokay High, and since Tokay is the only school with a pool, getting to a... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stars of '13' reveal weird sides Jul 8, 2009
LOS ANGELES The Star Trek character of Nyota Uhura, played by Nichelle Nichols in the original series, holds an important place in television history: Her on-screen kiss with Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) was the first inter-racial smooch on television. Series creator Gene Roddenberry imagined a future where everyone would work together no matter their race, creed or planet of origin. (Fresno Bee)
Modern job hunting requires more than just logging in Jul 7, 2009
Lots of people subscribe to the same career plan as actor William Shatner ... No, unless you are famous like William Shatner or someone they feel they know. (Honolulu Advertiser)
T.J. Hooker Movie Jul 7, 2009
But will there be a role for William Shatner. by , IGN UK. (IGN FilmForce)
George Takei to narrate Symphony fireworks Jul 3, 2009
In recent years, Takei has had a cold war brewing with "Trek" co-star William Shatner. All of the above are fair game during his frequent appearances as narrator and all-around good sport on Howard Stern's satellite radio show. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Daily TV and radio guide Jul 3, 2009
Kobe Bryant; William Shatner; Incubus. Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 Jun 26, 2009
AP Photo - FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2006 file photo, actress Farrah Fawcett poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," in Los Angeles. Fawcett died, Thursday, June 25, 2009, at a hospital in Los Angeles. (Fresno Bee)
Fawcett dies of cancer Jun 26, 2009
FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2006 file photo, actress Farrah Fawcett poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," in Los Angeles. Fawcett died, Thursday, June 25, 2009, at a hospital in Los Angeles. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Farrah became poster girl for the instant icon Jun 26, 2009
She had another such episode last year on a Comedy Central roast of William Shatner. For a new generation, Farrah Fawcett was becoming known as the subject of Internet video clips to send to friends for a good chuckle. (MSNBC -- News)
Making the call on broadcasters . . . Jun 23, 2009
Maybe you people would prefer William Shatner and Dolly Parton as the Bulldog announcers. I m. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
William Shatner turns into nightmare guest on Conan; makes series of rude hand gestures... Jun 19, 2009
Star Trek actor William Shatner turns into nightmare guest on U.S. chatshow as he makes series of rude hand gestures ... William Shatner became one of the all-time nightmare guests on an American TV show after making a series of rude hand gestures at the host ... Out of order: William Shatner flicked his middle finger at host Conan O'Brien during an interview on the Tonight Show in the U.S.. (The Drudge Report)
Baboon goes ape May 26, 2009
William Shatner moves from interviewee to interviewer with his new TV talk show Raw Nerve. Reports of the death of comedian Peter Moon's career have been exaggerated. (The Age, Australia)
Shatner exposes Raw Nerve to Star Trek 'snub' May 25, 2009
After almost 60 years playing iconic characters ranging from Star Trek's captain James T Kirk, crusading cop TJ Hooker to Boston Legal's zany Denny Crane, William Shatner has switched seats, moving from interviewee to interviewer with his new TV talk show Raw Nerve. The publicity blurb for the show trumpets: "In each episode Shatner will attempt to probe his guest's most sensitive subjects and touch upon a Raw Nerve". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
J.J. Abrams Responds To 'Star Trek' Fans' Theories May 21, 2009
Director says Beastie Boys song isn't a jab at William Shatner. by Larry Carroll. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Iowa: The Final Frontier May 21, 2009
Originally played by actor William Shatner in the legendary television and film series "Star Trek," Kirk's early life is explored in the new movie which opened in South Africa this month (). According to the people of Riverside, Kirk will be born here on March 22, 2228. (iAfrica.com)
Fashion pals keep Madonna, Jesus together May 21, 2009
The Star Trek feud between William Shatner and George Takei boldly goes on and on. The stars of the original Star Trek franchise began their battle after Shatner claimed Takei didnt invite him to witness Takeis September 2008 wedding to longtime partner Brad Altman. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Shatner is the one and only Captain Kirk May 21, 2009
Paramount Pictures / Getty Images fileWhether he was in his 1960s heyday or his last 1990s turn at the part, William Shatner created a Captain Kirk that went beyond the realm of the realistic, even in sci-fi realistic terms ... When William Shatner came to the part, he said he channeled Alexander the Great a king of Macedonia, an undefeated military leader who conquered the Persian Empire ... My name is not William Shatner. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Invasion Iowa May 20, 2009
Series producer and star William Shatner offers up commentary (with fellow producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick) on episodes eight and nine. They're both breezy tracks, with Shatner again attempting to diffuse the insulting narrative tone of the show. (IGN FilmForce)
Khan, Shatner could appear in Trek sequel May 19, 2009
FILE- The original "Star Trek," cast featured, fromleft, Leonard Nimoy as Commander Spock, William Shatner as Captain Kirk, DeForest Kelley as Doctor McCoy and James Doohan as Commander Scott ... Believe me, whether its William Shatner or Khan it would be ridiculous to not be open to those ideas. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'Star Trek' Director Open To Sequel With William Shatner Or Khan May 16, 2009
Star Trek' Director Open To Sequel With William Shatner Or Khan ... "Believe me, whether it's William Shatner or Khan ... it would be ridiculous to not be open to those ideas." ... Another intriguing possibility is that the door is seemingly open once again for a William Shatner appearance, since the writers have said that won't die in the same manner as in the original franchise and could live to be older. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Star Trek or Star Wars? May 16, 2009
Chris Pine's Kirk may borrow his swagger as much from as he does William Shatner, but his story arc is all Luke. And let's face it: Kirk's longing stare at the Enterprise is a poignant nod to Luke's famous gaze at the dual suns of Tattooine. (IGN FilmForce)
