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| ⚫ | '''''Star Trek Memories''''' is the first of two volumes of autobiography dictated by [[William Shatner]] and transcribed by MTV editorial director [[Christopher Kreski]]. In the book, Shatner interviews several cast members of ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' with the exception of [[James Doohan]]. He was surprised by the reaction of his fellow actors, who spoke negatively of their experiences with him on the show. |
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==Contents== |
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The book begins at the start of production on ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', with the work on the original pilot, [[The Cage (Star Trek: The Original Series)|The Cage]] and described the difficulties that some of the producer's decisions caused the production. Shatner goes on to describe the production of the show, and the aftermath of it's cancellation. He interviews other members of the cast who on occasion speak negatively of their experiences on the show, except for [[James Doohan]], who refused to meet with him.<ref name=tribune>{{cite news|last1=Van Matre|first1=Lynn|title=Shatner's Not-so-joyful Reminiscences Of `Star Trek'|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-11-01/features/9311010146_1_star-trek-memories-shows-castoff-props-first-interracial-smooch|accessdate=October 19, 2014|work=Chicago Tribune|date=November 1, 1993}}</ref> He also spoke to [[Bjo Trimble]], one of the most famous ''Star Trek'' fans.<ref name=trimble>{{cite web|last1=Trimble|first1=Bjo|last2=Trimble|first2=John|title=Guest Blog: Bjo & John Trimble Say "Shatner's The Man"|url=http://www.startrek.com/article/guest-blog-bjo-john-trimble-say-shatners-the-man|publisher=Star Trek.com|accessdate=October 19, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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The reaction of some of the cast members to him when he wrote ''Star Trek Memories'' had come as a surprise to Shatner, and it was reported at the time that he was dismayed at the response.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Craig|first1=Olga|title=William Shatner: The man who fell to Earth|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3673712/William-Shatner-The-man-who-fell-to-Earth.html|accessdate=October 19, 2014|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=May 27, 2008}}</ref> He conducted the interviews by phone in some cases, including the one with Trimble.<ref name=trimble/> |
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It was published in 1993,<ref name=tribune/> followed in 1994 with ''[[Star Trek Movie Memories]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Sanz|first1=Cynthia|title=Beam Him Down|journal=People|date=November 28, 1994|volume=42|issue=22|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20104535,00.html}}</ref> He worked on both books with [[Christopher Kreski]], who he later worked on the 1999 book ''Get a Life!''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hernandez|first1=Al Carlos|title=The William Shatner, Ponder the Mystery…|url=http://www.heralddeparis.com/the-william-shatner-ponder-the-mystery/218354|accessdate=October 19, 2014|work=Herald De Paris|date=September 22, 2013}}</ref> ''Star Trek Memories'' was converted into a video documentary featuring interviews with other ''Star Trek'' cast members in 1996.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kenny|first1=Glenn|title=William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1996)|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,291398,00.html|accessdate=October 19, 2014|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 16, 1996}}</ref> |
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==Reviews== |
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The review in trade magazine ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'', said that "Fans of TV's 1960s science fiction series Star Trek will go into orbit over lead player Shatner's candid, captivating reminiscence, packed with stellar anecdotes and backstage lore."<ref>{{cite news|title=Star Trek Memories|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-017734-8|accessdate=October 19, 2014|work=Publishers Weekly|date=November 1, 1993}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*''[[Up Till Now]]'', a 2008 autobiography with co-author David Fisher |
*''[[Up Till Now]]'', a 2008 autobiography with co-author David Fisher |
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*[[List of works by William Shatner]] |
*[[List of works by William Shatner]] |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 20:07, 19 October 2014
| Author | William Shatner |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
Publication date | November 1993 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Followed by | 'Star Trek Movie Memories |
Star Trek Memories is the first of two volumes of autobiography dictated by William Shatner and transcribed by MTV editorial director Christopher Kreski. In the book, Shatner interviews several cast members of Star Trek: The Original Series with the exception of James Doohan. He was surprised by the reaction of his fellow actors, who spoke negatively of their experiences with him on the show.
Contents
The book begins at the start of production on Star Trek: The Original Series, with the work on the original pilot, The Cage and described the difficulties that some of the producer's decisions caused the production. Shatner goes on to describe the production of the show, and the aftermath of it's cancellation. He interviews other members of the cast who on occasion speak negatively of their experiences on the show, except for James Doohan, who refused to meet with him.[1] He also spoke to Bjo Trimble, one of the most famous Star Trek fans.[2]
Production
The reaction of some of the cast members to him when he wrote Star Trek Memories had come as a surprise to Shatner, and it was reported at the time that he was dismayed at the response.[3] He conducted the interviews by phone in some cases, including the one with Trimble.[2]
It was published in 1993,[1] followed in 1994 with Star Trek Movie Memories.[4] He worked on both books with Christopher Kreski, who he later worked on the 1999 book Get a Life!.[5] Star Trek Memories was converted into a video documentary featuring interviews with other Star Trek cast members in 1996.[6]
Reviews
The review in trade magazine Publishers Weekly, said that "Fans of TV's 1960s science fiction series Star Trek will go into orbit over lead player Shatner's candid, captivating reminiscence, packed with stellar anecdotes and backstage lore."[7]
See also
- Up Till Now, a 2008 autobiography with co-author David Fisher
- List of works by William Shatner
References
- ^ a b Van Matre, Lynn (November 1, 1993). "Shatner's Not-so-joyful Reminiscences Of `Star Trek'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Trimble, Bjo; Trimble, John. "Guest Blog: Bjo & John Trimble Say "Shatner's The Man"". Star Trek.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ Craig, Olga (May 27, 2008). "William Shatner: The man who fell to Earth". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ Sanz, Cynthia (November 28, 1994). "Beam Him Down". People. 42 (22).
- ^ Hernandez, Al Carlos (September 22, 2013). "The William Shatner, Ponder the Mystery…". Herald De Paris. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (February 16, 1996). "William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1996)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ "Star Trek Memories". Publishers Weekly. November 1, 1993. Retrieved October 19, 2014.