space1970: Shatnerday

Friday, March 22, 2013

Shatnerday

As we do every year, Space: 1970 once again wishes the very happiest of birthdays to the first and best James Tiberius Kirk - William Shatner. He was my first space hero and the creative trek he launched me on continues today - and every day - here on this blog... and in my personal and professional endeavors.

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david_bMarch 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Ah, many happy Birthdays to come, Mr. Shatner...!!
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Task8March 22, 2013 at 1:01 PM
He's also the first of my several captains. I am now shared by him with Captains Solo, Picard, and Reynolds. Two of which don't belong here.
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Rip JaggerMarch 23, 2013 at 2:46 AM
I heard on the radio yesterday that Shatner was 82. I was stunned. It's been longer than I thought, and he's looking pretty spry for a guy that old. Go Bill!

Just landed some of those vintage Star Trek Fotonovels the other day, the first time I've ever seen them, and it's like going back in time. Neat.

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Adam DicksteinMarch 23, 2013 at 4:33 PM
My first and favorite Hero outside of comic books. Happy Birthday Mr. Shatner!
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MichaelMarch 24, 2013 at 7:33 PM
William Shatner is powered by dilithium crystal-infused Energizer batteries. He's 82 but he shows absolutely no signs of ever slowing down. Happy Birthday to the first, best Captain Kirk. Mr. Shatner is truly an inspiration to all of us.
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This blog is dedicated to the science fiction films and television series of the 1970s - give or take a few years (say, 1969-1983) - including such nostalgic favorites as Star Wars, Space: 1999, UFO, Space Academy, the original Battlestar Galactica, Jason of Star Command, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Logan's Run and many others.

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