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Leonard Nimoy Turns 80

Posted by Soulskill on from the if-shatner-gets-one-so-does-nimoy dept.

ZosX writes "Leonard Nimoy, whom we all fondly remember as Spock, has turned 80 today. StarTrek.com has posted a three-part interview with Nimoy. He talks about shooting the original series ('it was explained to me that they were concerned that the character looked devilish'), moving to the silver screen ('The feeling was, after that first movie, there was something to be done with Star Trek, that the first movie hadn't done what was available to be done'), and passing the torch to the new rebooted cast ('I think the alternate universe was necessary.') Thanks for the memories, Mr. Nimoy! May you live long and prosper!"

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  1. First Shatner, now this?? by Kell+Bengal · · Score: 5, Funny

    What is it with the cast of Star Trek all celebrating birthdays? It's like it's an annual occurrence or something!

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  2. Re:Bizarre Coincidence by dingen · · Score: 5, Funny

    Spooky.

    Or... Spocky!

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  3. Re:Live Long by Khith · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't forget the third in the series! - I Am Also Scotty

  4. you mean the Mysteries of the Bible guy? by decora · · Score: 4, Funny

    i didnt realize he had done other work. this 'star trek' certainly sounds a little outside my normal fare, but i am willing to do a trial run.

  5. Re:Live Long by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Parent should be modded funny not insightful!

    I just spent the last 10minutes trying to buy a copy of "I Am Also Scotty",