The original Star Trek, the crew had issues, Nimoy and Shatner..

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Re: The original Star Trek, the crew had issues, Nimoy and Shatner..

Originally posted by Lancer
Just finished watching Galaxy Quest for the gazillionth time, a spoof on Star Trek. They allude to some problems, and I'd heard decades ago that there were personal differences but never what they were. Anyone know?

During Season One, Spock was emerging as the show's most interesting character. Some on the show and some fans thought Spock should be the main character. Some confusion was arising. Then Roddenberry called a meeting at which he said firmly, "Kirk is the main character." End of problem.

BTW: Shatner & Nimoy were born within a week of each other. Both are Ares.

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Originally posted by Riesstiu IV
Wesley Crusher

huh

Wesley clearly wins the prize for the most annoying Star Trek character ever

The only possible consolation was the hope that his mother and Deanna troi would have a hot lesbien sex scene-- But alas-- The closest we came was Dr Crusher falling in love with a Trill that was then impalanted in a woman

[Riesstiu IV]

While Wesley is pretty awful at least he leaves the Enterprise for good after a while. I think the worst was the Korean ensign in Voyager. I can't remember his name but always came off as a whiney and insecure loser. Actually, I think most of Voyager's crew sucked.

[Provost Harrison]

But alas he didn't leave through an airlock

[Lonestar]

Wil Wheaton is a Surpisingly good sport about the Crusher-bashing.

[DaShi]

Originally posted by Admiral
Well, Shatner was incredibly egotistical, and insisted that Kirk always be the one to save the day, and not other crew. However, they've all moved on, hence the star trek futurama episode.

Nimoy: "When I directed Star Trek 4, I got a magnificent performance out of Bill because I respected him so much."
Shatner: "and when I directed Star Trek 5, I got a magnificent performance out of me because I respected myself so much."

Welshie!!!

[Reiko]

Shatner did a book back in the 90s called Star Trek Memories where he interviewed his fellow cast mates. To his surprise most of them said he was an ass and they never liked him much.