In late 1969, in one of those perks of celebrity, Nimoy got to meet the legendary Jimi Hendrix at a party for the record label (Nimoy) was working for! I would have loved to be a fly on the wall here!
You can hear about this surprising meeting of minds here:
You got an eyeful of plaid in last week’s installment; here’s the other photo from that series. Just a man, a dog and a cigarette. Can’t tell if this is a smoking jacket, blazer or a bathrobe. The shirt, tie and trousers are nice, but it’s too big on him and the plaid just doesn’t work. Otherwise a nice pensive shot. It looks like it was taken in a work shed out back, but I think the cute dog just wants to get away from the cigarette. ( I would too, even if it was Nimoy smoking it)
I haven’t forgotten to give you Nimoyans your Monday fix! (It’s been very busy!) Well sir, aren’t we comfy? Only Paris could make plaid work with floral!
As another year comes to an end, it gives us pause to reflect on our lives, joys, failures and accomplishments of the last year. May we always move forward with joy in our hearts. Happy New Year, Everyone! love, Therese (I lurve this image!)
Here’s some stage appearances from Mr. Nimoy, who did a lot of theater in the 1970’s. I wish I could have seen one of these. It looks like pure delight (and hard work) for the actor who loves theater like his own child.
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Tagged 6 rms riv vw, A Soldier's Tale, A Streetcar Named Desire, Caligula, Camelot, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Equus, Fiddler On the Roof, Full Circle, It's Hard to Be a Jew, Leonard Nimoy, My Fair Lady, Oliver, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Sherlock Holmes, The Fourposter, The King and I, The Man In the Glass Booth, Theater, Twelfth Night, Vincent, Visit To a Small Planet
Nimoy so often played villains in his varied career, especially when it was his bread and butter, for a good part of two decades before Spock and Paris. But even after his legendary status as the ever-good Spock, he was always happy to play ‘the heavy’, often with charming overtones as seen here in the Columbo episode “A Stitch in Crime” as the evil Dr. Barry Mayfield. And there was Miller, the nasty bounty hunter you rooted for, who lost his life (and clothes) in Catlow, Mustapha Mond in Brave New World, and even as the evil Achmet Khan in the TV movie Marco Polo. (video)– Probably not the most memorable of movies, but I recall a line of his from that character where he was attempting to seduce a young woman “Don’t be afraid to touch me” he said. She was repulsed, of course. (was she crazy??) Most recently, he’s been the evil William Bell of Fringe, at least I think he’s evil, but to be honest, I haven’t been able to watch any of it, it’s too creepy! But kudos to the man for coming out of retirement to play him: “I’m a sucker for a good role!” he joked. Rock on.
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Tagged Brave New World, Catlow, Columbo, evil, Fringe, Leonard Nimoy, Marco Polo
It’s getting cold, time to bundle up!
Airport coat, 1970’s
Same coat (with Sandy) 1970’s
Directing “The Good Mother” 1988
I thought Spock Prime’s coat was amazing.
With Chuck Schumer, at the Shuttle Enterprise premiere earlier this year.
I came across a bunch of old publicity stills from Season 1 –many of these were used during Trek’s syndicated heyday in the 70’s; a fact I found a bit frustrating at the time because (and this will sound so geeky) the uniforms are not the final form used, but the ones used for the two pilots and the first episode filmed; The Corbomite Manuever. Real Trekkies knew that the sleeker, more streamlined uniform shirts with thinner contrasting collars were the norm on the show, whereas these were a bit chunkier. I’ve noticed that the stills favor Nimoy’s right side, but both sides of that angular stone face looked fine to me! The other interesting note here is how prominently Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Rand) featured, although she only lasted 13 episodes and her look was radically altered. (Although I must admit, I loved the women’s uniforms with pants; they were much more practical for scaling all all those fiberglass mountains!) Also, I love Spock’s gentle smile in this group shot.
I’ve fixed the color and noise in most of these pictures, which is par for the course with this kind of thing. As example, this quick shot of Nimoy and Hunter between scenes was faded and beat up. But as I look at this image afresh, one can only imagine how different Trek would have been if it had not been radically changed by the time it aired. (You can read speculations about this in the great guide, Star Trek FAQ by Mark Clark)
BTW, the color photo here of Spock holding the Enterprise was a poster on my brother’s wall for years. As a child of 5 when Trek first aired, the photo actually scared me a little, (!) for Mr. Spock seemed so…sinister! Of course by the time Trek hit syndication I was madly in love with him, and the poster had been transferred to my bedroom walls for a good 5 years! ( oh, how life’s opportunity was misused!)
I also have a new publicity photo of Spock as well as one of Kirk and McCoy from eBay that I’ve never seen before! This being Thanksgiving week here in America, it’s truly something to be thankful for! Boy, he looks mad here!
Happy Veteran’s Day (Observed). If you haven’t already, be sure to thank the Veterans in your life today, and always keep them in your thoughts and prayers–especially the physically and emotionally wounded.
It also seems a good day to recall all those roles that cast Mr. Nimoy in military service; in his acting career he ‘served’ in almost every branch!
Ah, there’s something about a man in uniform.
First, as a troubled Marine in the U.S. Navy film, Combat Psychiatry:
Here’s the actual clip — so sad.
And now a slideshow of as many as his other military roles that I could find: (note, if you want to see the picture bigger, just pause the slideshow, right click, and key in “View Image”)
From a tiny Army role in a Steve Canyon serial, to another tiny part as an Air Force Sergeant in Them! (1954), to a bigger role in The Balcony (hubba,hubba!)
to another small Army role in The Twilight Zone, In the Army again on Combat!, to a Navy Captain in Assault On the Wayne (1971). Of course, in his most famous uniform (regular and dress) which he wore so well… And Finally –Every man must do his duty, even if it is with a mop — In his actual Army uniform during the 1950’s — A sincere Thank You for your service, Sir
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Tagged Assault on the Wayne, Combat Psychiatry, Leonard Nimoy, Military, The Balcony, Twilight Zone, Uniform, Veteran's Day
Just came across these on eBay — original photos and negatives of Mr. Nimoy (and then-wife Sandy) in 1972 campaigning for the late George McGovern (wow!) Nimoy was (and is) always of strongly aware of his civic duty. Personally, I think he’d make an excellent president (or at least adviser)! Be sure to vote tomorrow –it’s the only logical thing to do!
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