VaBeachGuy 12 Posted July 1, 2004 This is from Fox News Shatner.wmv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romulon 0 Posted July 1, 2004 damm straight , i think that william shatner was the best captain of the series and movie aspects, but then again it is funny about archer who keeps throwin everyone in the airlock though But seriously , I think All Start trek series are great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Bauer 1 Posted July 1, 2004 IMDB Article This is a similar article on the IMDB. Should be interesting to see what comes of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted July 1, 2004 Yeah, it looks like they are getting serious about having him on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Really? As Kirk? But he's so old...... Maybe as Kirk's grandfather or something..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goose 0 Posted July 1, 2004 Stardate:214275.6 Man that would be awsome.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted July 1, 2004 (edited) :o I too hope he is on ENT it would be great to see old lady killer in action again Edited July 1, 2004 by hangon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelfan 0 Posted July 1, 2004 If they do it right, having Kirk on Enterprise could be a good thing. I love the series as it is, and having Shatner appear won't really affect me very much. Let's just hope that it can boost the ratings a bit and make Paramount happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted July 1, 2004 I think that would be neat but it could backfire on them. Already so many non-ENT-fans accuse tptb of gimmicking up ENT for ratings, they'll have new ammo. One episode wont secure it's future anyway. They need to write episodes giving us ALL what we EXPECTED from it, then it's prosperity will grow from it's new-found popularity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelfan 0 Posted July 3, 2004 I think that would be neat but it could backfire on them. Already so many non-ENT-fans accuse tptb of gimmicking up ENT for ratings, they'll have new ammo. One episode wont secure it's future anyway. They need to write episodes giving us ALL what we EXPECTED from it, then it's prosperity will grow from it's new-found popularity. I agree. Season 3 had many great episodes and the actors have really gotten into their roles. If they try to "change" the series now the ratings would drop even lower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Shirt Volunteer 0 Posted July 3, 2004 It would completely undermine the work of the actors on the show now to bring in Shatner for a ratings grab. Let's face it, that's all it is (and I like "Ent"). It's worse than that, it's an insult to those currently working on the show. It doesn't even matter to me how they bring him in. The only thing I can see is through the TCW, and even then, do we really need to see a super-sized version of Captain Kirk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted July 3, 2004 If Shatner appears on ENT, it will be the final nail in the coffin for what is already an abysmal show. I'm going to give ENT another chance. If the first few episodes of Season Four don't impress me, I'm done with it. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayTroi 0 Posted July 5, 2004 What? You are kidding right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surok 0 Posted July 5, 2004 I wonder just how they plan on getting him in... The whole idea could potentially turn out great, but... as it has been said before, it could backfire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted July 5, 2004 It will very interesting to see William Shatner on the Enterprise. It will look like rating grab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted July 5, 2004 What? You are kidding right! Who?? Me?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Kirk 1 Posted July 6, 2004 I would love to see Shatner, on the show! It's been too long since he's been in uniform! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jefffitz 0 Posted July 8, 2004 "A ratings dog" Enterprise hasn't posted spectacular ratings, but it's been up against some stiff competition, like American Idol and Smallville. This sound bite makes it sound like Enterprise is desperate for any ratings boost. They don't mention the huge fan response to Enterprise's cancellation scare, or the fact that Shatner is the one who came up with the idea of bringing Kirk back. Keep in mind this came from Fox News, they aren't known for being accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted July 15, 2004 Keep in mind this came from Fox News, they aren't known for being accurate. I would say they are as accurate as any other news network. But between the low ratings of ENT and my general belief that the show is abysmal, together with the poor performance of Nemesis, I think Star Trek is close to death right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted July 15, 2004 Keep in mind this came from Fox News, they aren't known for being accurate. I've actually found Fox to be more accurate and reliable then any of the other networks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted July 16, 2004 Fox is more accurate actually than CNN.... Oh well.... You do have to question the ratings grab theory. I mean look at Shatner. No offense but he really fat. I don't understand why that would really play into a role. I could understand about Brent spiner, but Shatner is not in the best of health. He also isn't in his prime anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted July 16, 2004 Fox is more accurate actually than CNN.... Oh well.... You do have to question the ratings grab theory. I mean look at Shatner. No offense but he really fat. I don't understand why that would really play into a role. I could understand about Brent spiner, but Shatner is not in the best of health. He also isn't in his prime anymore. *****************************************************These are rather ungenerous comments, WAB. There are seniors, and other people 'past their prime' who particpate fully in the Star Trek universe. There are even people who are 'past their prime' who particpate regularly on this board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted July 16, 2004 Star Trek needs some fresh ideas, not old characters coming back again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jefffitz 0 Posted July 17, 2004 Keep in mind this came from Fox News, they aren't known for being accurate. I've actually found Fox to be more accurate and reliable then any of the other networks. Sorry, I guess I forgot about the "Fair and Balanced View" that Fox takes. Check out Robert Greenwald's documentary "OutFoxed". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gul_nodrog 2 Posted August 8, 2004 It would completely undermine the work of the actors on the show now to bring in Shatner for a ratings grab. Let's face it, that's all it is (and I like "Ent"). It's worse than that, it's an insult to those currently working on the show. It doesn't even matter to me how they bring him in. The only thing I can see is through the TCW, and even then, do we really need to see a super-sized version of Captain Kirk? 233269[/snapback] I'd be more insulted as an actor if my paycheck stopped coming because my show got canceled .... If Shatner can boost ratings and keep Paramount happy, then Enterprise might enjoy a full 7 season run just like TNG, DS9 and VOY. Some of the actors on this show may never work on t.v. again, sad as that may be. I'd like to see them stay on the air as long as they can ... bring back each of the TOS cast if that is what will make that happen. Just my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcroja 0 Posted August 10, 2004 it could time traveling epodsie to have kirk beam over from the past Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 13, 2004 I just noticed this has been downloaded 234 times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites