ICYMI - 6 Great Columns From This Week - A Great Video - And Happy 95th Birthday to William Shatner!
We featured a lot of great, original content this past week. Below are six highlights of columns, one great video from the week, and happy birthday to Captain James T. Kirk!
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THIS IS A GREAT COLUMN TO FORWARD TO PEOPLE YOU THINK MIGHT ENJOY OUR CONTENT!
BELOW ARE SIX STORIES FROM THIS WEEK THAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!
FOMO? There are half a dozen other items that aren’t highlighted above. But you can read them here.
One Video…
On This Date in History… in 1931 - A Star Was Born!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM SHATNER!
Born on March 22, 1931, William Shatner became one of the most recognizable figures in television history, largely due to his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek. When the original series debuted in 1966, it was not an immediate ratings success, but its cultural impact grew dramatically in syndication, turning Shatner into a global pop culture fixture. His portrayal of Kirk—confident, dramatic, and unmistakably stylized—helped define the franchise’s tone for decades.
Shatner successfully reprised the role in seven Star Trek films between 1979 and 1994, cementing his place in science fiction lore. But his career extended well beyond Star Trek. He starred in the hit television series T.J. Hooker in the 1980s and later found renewed success with a new generation as the eccentric lawyer Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston Legal, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards.
Beyond acting, Shatner has worked as a director, author, and recording artist, even leaning into self-parody through spoken-word music albums and commercial appearances. In 2021, at age 90, he became the oldest person to travel to space aboard a Blue Origin flight, bringing his Star Trek legacy full circle. He has also remained remarkably relevant in the digital age—particularly on X—where he is highly active and engages with millions of followers. More than six decades into his career, Shatner remains a singular and enduring presence in American entertainment.
Captain Kirk - On Risk - From The Original Series…
Shatner In Space - For Real!
And he starred in a Super Bowl commercial this year.
For the really interested… a long-form interview…