Get A Life! William Shatner Changed The 'Star Trek' Fan Conversation On 'Saturday Night Live'
The Original Captain Kirk Shocked Viewers On Saturday Night Live In 1986, Telling A Mock Star Trek Convention Full Of Trekkies To Get A Life. But It Was All In Great Fun
My God, Bones, what have I done? - James T. Kirk - Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
At 93 years old, the one and only space exploring William Shatner leads quite an amazing life. Star of dozens of beloved TV shows and movies, the man defines a true icon. But what happens when someone so universally famous throws out a little shade? On NBC's Saturday Night Live, the original Captain Kirk from Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek urged Trekkies and Trekkers to Get A Life!
Gee, thanks a load of photon torpedoes, Captain Kirk!
It was ultimately, of course, an iconic sketch born of the pop cultural juggernaut NBC comedy show, but some Trek fans were more than a bit upset. Even offended. Years later, Shatner wrote a book with the same title to deep dive into his unique relationship with Trekkies and Trekkers.
Saturday Night Live and Bill Shatner helped to change the cultural conversation surrounding Star Trek fans. Though some fans were insulted by the comic sketch, many more loved and appreciated the comedy. Let's talk about the Starfleet space ace with the iconic line everyone is still saying - Get A Life!
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