Hey Kids,
Mr. Nimoy gave a fine and heartfelt interview on CNN last night with Piers Morgan. In this segment he talks about how he was an ‘Olympic Smoker’ and the ignorance of tobacco dangers when he was young. Here’s that part of the interview’; I hope to get the full interview up later. He did great! Rock on, Grandpa.
Posted in Leonard Nimoy
Tagged CNN, COPD, Leonard Nimoy, Nimoy, Olympic, Piers Morgan, Smoker, tobacco dangers
Heads up! Mr. Nimoy announced that he’ll be on “Piers Morgan Live” tonight on CNN — 9:00 EST. You can probably watch it on their website later .
Thanks for all the outpouring of concern. Looking forward to talking to Piers Morgan on Monday on CNN. LLAP
I got to looking at some stills from Season 1 of Trek and I gotta tell you, I think the lighting in season 1 was some of the most beautiful in the history of television. The lighting had film noir quality with lots of shadows and ‘baby’ spotlights on the eyes. By Season 3, the budget was tighter than ever and the lighting just wasn’t as ethereal and painterly as it was in the first two seasons.
Anyway, here’s some sublimely lit Spock for you…
By the way, have you ever wondered why the background color on this site is lavender purple? Now you know! All the walls of the Enterprise sets were painted gray, but the lighting gave them their beautiful pastel shades. Kudos to Director of Photography Jerry Finnerman for his light artistry.
Posted in Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek: The Original Series
Tagged Charlie X, Jerry Finnerman, Leonard Nimoy, Lighting, Spock, Star Trek, The Naked Time
Where has time gone? Still an energizing and happy moment… 😀
You can see a video here:
I’m such a geek, I’m wearing my Beatle T-shirt today 🙂 The design on it is this…(By Al Hirshfeld). Sending out love to Paul and Ringo, and Heavenly Hellos to George and John! Congrats boys, you passed the audition! 😉
Posted in The Beatles
Tagged 50th Anniversary, Ed Sullivan, George, John Paul, Ringo, The Beatles
Here’s People Magazine’s recap of Mr. Nimoy’s ailment. Keep fighting the good fight, Leonard!
Leonard Nimoy has announced he suffers from chronic lung disease and is speaking out about the dangers of smoking.
The actor best known as Star Trek‘s Mr. Spock says he he has been diagnosed with obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a general term that can be used to describe several lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and non-reversible asthma, according to the COPD Foundation.
“I’m doing OK. Just can’t walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers,” Nimoy, 82, Tweets, adding, “LLAP” – for “live long and prosper.”
“I quit smoking 30 yrs ago,” he says. “Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!! LLAP.”
“Smokers, please understand. If you quit after you’re diagnosed with lung damage it’s too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now. LLAP.”
But Nimoy reassures his followers that he is still going strong: “Just taped my comments for Star Trek Fest to be aired on EPIX Feb. 16th. Still enjoying my life. LLAP”
You can see the video here:
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Hey Kids,
This week’s fan art is is a splendid work by the artist Rabbittooth on DeviantArt. Isn’t this fab? It was inspired by MC Escher’s Hand with Reflecting Sphere with the Spock image borrowed from Day of the Dove. I love this.
Posted in Fan Art Fridays (FArFri)
Tagged Day of the Dove, Deviant Art, MC Escher, Rabbittooth, Spock
Hey Kids,
I gotta be honest, it’s been quite a while since I’ve watched an entire original Star Trek Episode. I’ve seen bits and pieces in YouTube mash-ups and occasional documentaries. Once in a while I get an urge to watch an oldie (This Side of Paradise and Mirror, Mirror come to mind), but in the shuffle of real life, I had forgotten about how much insightful writing was done on the show, and this is well evidenced in this great collection of Spock quotes. Many of the quotes are about his annoyance with humans, but ironically these quotes bring out his human side too! (Not to mention how wonderful it is to hear Nimoy’s silky baritone delivery). Thanks to “Becky the Trekky” for creating this, nice job!
I have ideas for some videos on my own whenever I get around to it! Enjoy!
Posted in Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek: The Original Series, Wideo Wednesday
Tagged Becky the Trekky, Star Trek, video, You Tube
Today was my sweet husband’s birthday, and we love Dr. Who, so I made him his own TARDIS! And like the real thing, it’s BIGGER on the INSIDE! (And a candy box to boot!) I got the idea to make this from this picture on the ‘net. although mine’s more crafty, (note the felt exterior, shiny metallic interior and how the candy boxes read “Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey”!) Didn’t know I liked Dr. Who too,eh? I made it it two days, glad I pulled it off! He got a big kick out of it! Enjoy!
Posted in Fun and Silliness, The Real World
The late 1970’s and 80’s were a prime time on TV for the miniseries. With the success of Shogun there was a rush of other grand adventures created. Here is Marco Polo from 1982. An all star cast included Leonard Nimoy as Lord Achmed – who is sort of good and evil, a bit conniving. (Well, of course he’s evil, look at that beard!) He did well with a moderate part, although he first comes off as a bit…Shatner-esque? (A bit breathless with lots of pauses in his speeches) But by the time his character dies we at least get a feeling for some of his personal traits! Nimoy never got the girl in these movies, and was again relegated to a ‘heavy’ – but hey, he got a free trip to China!
Posted in Leonard Nimoy, Television
Tagged 1982, beard, Leonard Nimoy, Lord Achmed, Marco Polo, mini series
The Enterprise Crew can’t catch a break with all those Tribbles in this delightful piece by Sara Manca (heiligerShadowfax on DeviantArt) I think that’s McCoy’s arm!
Posted in Fan Art Fridays (FArFri)
Tagged heiligerShadowfax, Sara Manca, Star Trek, Tribbles
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