ShatWatch: Bill Reads Palin Poetry On Tonight Show + Helps Greenpeace Send A Message July 28, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity,Shatner , trackback
It has been a busy 24 hours for William Shatner. Firstly, it seems Bill and Conan have moved on from the ‘salute incident‘ as The Shat appeared on The Tonight Show to do a comedy bit last night. We have video of that below. In other William Shatner news, today he got involved in a Greenpeace event protesting toxic chemicals being used by HP, you can listen to his message to HP employees below too.
Shatner reads Palin poetry
During Conan’s monolog he talked about Sarah Palin’s farewell speech as she resigned her office as Governor of Alaska, and Conan decided to bring Bill out to recite part of the speech as a spoken word performance. Here is the clip from NBC.com (sorry USA only).
Shatner helps Greenpeace send a message to HP
But Shatner isn’t done sending messages this week. He has been recruited by Greenpeace in their guerrilla campaign to get HP to stop using toxic materials in their products. Today employees of HP were greeted by a phone message from Shatner calling on HP to stop using toxic chemicals, as other electronic companies like Apple have done. [You can listen to the message by CLICKING HERE]. In addition, Greenpeace activists painted ‘Hazardous Products’ on the roof of the HP headquarters in Palo Alto this morning (using non-toxic finger paint). More info at The Register and WIRED.
Roof of HP building today (more photos at Flckr)
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The next movie could have a Greenpeace message like TVH, I’d love that!
Isn’t what Greenpeace did vandalism?
I love Shatner.
Saw that last night. The audience LOVED it! Go, Bill!
My God.
Was that random parts of the speech, or a whole cohesive chunk? Sounds like the ‘shroomies have definitely kicked in.
Shatner as the messenger is brilliant.
Wow, that Greenpeace message is cool! Great job from Shatner.
Greg, didn’t you know? William Shatner’s Kirk said this: “I don’t like to lose.” He just changed the conditions of the test there, goofball!
Excellent. He’s the best.
What Shatner did was merely annoying. What the rest of Greenpeace did was vandalism. Apparently, vandalism that a sizable contingent here finds most impressive. If pro-lifers did this, there’d be a witch-hunt. Sigh.
2. I’ll take non-toxic finger paint graffiti vandalism over toxic planet poisoning chemicals any day. Besides, The Shat’s got their back!.
What’s worse: Vandalism, or filling the planet with toxic chemicals?
For those of you not living in the USA, you can watch the Shatner clip on Youtube!
I hope I have half his energy at 78!. or even live that long!! ..Shat is the man!!
Thumbs up for that Greenpeace action!
Hope HP will follow this request…
10 Thanks :-)
8. Those poor Anti-Choice advocates just can’t get a break, can they?
Damn Conan’s tall.
They should. Their overpriced garbage laptops are always running behind, they should at least appeal the green market.
Shatner also narrated the intro for Conan’s In the Year 3000, segment. It seems Shatner may become to the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien what James Lipton or Abe Vigoda was to Late Night w/ Conan O’Brien. The go-to old guy for any embarassing segment that requires someone with no shame do.
8. When pro-lifers resort to ‘vandalism’ it usually means someone’s been killed.
Sara Pal…in………………….is such a beautiful wo………………………………..man
Finally something that was perfect Shatner’s Dramatic readings as pauses.
You guys should check out Shatner’s Version of Rocket man on You tube.
Here is the link, enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvQwXOCKNLY
^ #17.
And that’s what makes him so endearing, despite his many flaws… ;-)
#17 “The go-to old guy for any embarassing segment that requires someone with no shame do.”
Or hilarious segment, depending on how you look at it. Shatner has always been a “friend” to Conan’s show, and his willingness to take part in these comedy bits means he can also come on any time he wants to promote whatever he’s doing. Kudos to Shat for having both business savvy and a sense of humor!
Kudos to Shat for having both business savvy and a sense of humor!
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I must say, I am amazed at his business acumen. Great for him!
Shatner is to Conan O’Brien what Takei is Howard Stern…
I love it… as someone else had said (beating me to it) I hope to be as active as the Shat man when I am 78.
#16: Hey Gary, you obviously have a grudge… I love my HP laptop (have had two of them and love them both).
Awwwwwwwwwwk…
Loves ye’, Bill… Bill always had tha’ Northern Lights on him in all those Starry Trek movie posters…
Got me a transcript o’ what Shatner sang- here goes:
She packed her bags, FREE flight, zero hour, Nine……… AM…
And she’s going to be as HIIIIIIIIGH as a… kite by…. then…
She’s a Republican! Republican…. burning up her moose up there alone…
And I THINK it’s GOing… to be a long long time…
‘Till FOXNews stops covering her behind
She’s not the woman you think at all…
Oh, no, no… she’s a Republican! Republican…
Not that thar’s anything wrong wit’ that… I belong ta’ tha’ Labour party meself… still haven’t gotten pregnant yet though…
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…
#15: It was tough to be an abolitionist, too. We’ll survive.
Lets have Bill and JJ together on the tonight show !!!
Is The Shat dropping some weight? Training for TJ Hooker? Lookin’ good!
Hey. Shatner is Emmy-winning, and is up for another one, UNLIKE Jay Leno this year.
Let the man do what he pleases.
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I live in the USA and I can never make those NBC embedded clips work.
Wow, that was sure a great poem that Palin wrote…
Hooray for vandalism. Maybe they can move on to desecrating some graves next!
Ha, this is exactly the kind of thing Bill is perfect for.
#32
Right, because those two actions are completely equal. Sheesh.
Cool. It reminded me I need to go out and purchase more ink for my HP printer.
2, 8, 32 -
I’m pretty sure it is vandalism. Not that it matters, mind you.
Getting a jury in San Francisco to convict Greenpeace activists? That’s like trying to get a jury in Manhattan to convict a banker. Or a jury in Los Angeles to convict a celebrity.
It isn’t going to happen, folks.
#19: “When pro-lifers resort to ‘vandalism’ it usually means someone’s been killed.”
Damn straight. Scott Roeder, a common murdering thug, is a hero in those circles.
#17 “The go-to old guy for any embarassing segment that requires someone with no shame do.”
God bless ‘im I think the Shat can wear that kind of comment as a badge of honor. His exuberance is wholly admirable.
And now, HP has to use some toxic chemicals to wash the toxic paint from their roof. Good job, Greenpeace, you bunch of media-mongering hypocrites.
That’s such a great goodbye speech.
If she even tries to run for President, that can be the ad
… “Whew!”
Go! Shatman! Go!
Perhaps the speech was written by Michael Palin instead of Sarah Palin. Or maybe Eric Idle — it sounds more like his work.
In any case, Shatner is the best.
I plan to finger paint that on the roof of HP once they clean off the Hazardous Products stuff.
He’s /Shatabulous!
The drinking water in Silicon Valley (except for Palo Alto, which has its own pure source) is for shit, mainly because of all the stuff the companies dumped in from the late 70s onward (one of the reasons we moved.)
There probably isn’t enough pain in the bodies of the folks who run HP to make up for all the crap they’ve caused down through the years in terms of eco-damage. I’m thinking Greenpeace isn’t Tyler Durden enough … not saying they should be stupid like PETA, who alienate their own, but geez, get on the ball with more, otherwise GP will always play the victim (remember their seagoing vessel RAINBOW WARRIOR being blown up by French agents a couple decades back?)
Anarchy!! I always Say.
Shatner Rocked.
How come Hooker does go after the “scum” at HP?
(insert Shat-pauses where applicable)
Maggot Scum! Maggot… Scum… ! MAGGOT! SCUM!
MAG………….. GOT SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS… CUM!!!
EEEEEEEEEE… Plebmeestah!
That should be ‘doesn’t” folks.
26. Er, I was saying that in jest, but if I am misunderstanding your response, then that’s on me.
Unless of course you are serious and really think controlling uteri(?) is anywhere near as noble as getting rid of slavery.
35
Ha
Izbot:
It is difficult to believe you wrote what you did, considering abortion kills every time its tried. (Leon Festinger was certainly an unappreciated prophet of the coming age.)
Perhaps, rather than considering only the motivations for hatred ascribable to your post, you might consider these words from long ago:
John xii:35 – 43, particularly the part about hardening of hearts:
35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? 39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. 41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
This is from the Authorized Verison; perhaps you would prefer another. Please know this, I am in earnest and do not wish to provoke you, only to reach your soul. This is very consonant with Star Trek in any of its incarnations — especially the extremely pro-life Star Trek of 2009.
Sincerely,
C.S. Lewis
I really like Sarah Palin. I hope she really uses the next couple of years to really get the Conservative message out there, but man, that was really a bad start with that resignation speech. It was so hilarious.
I started to roll my eyes as I figured they would tear her apart (like the media usually does) but I have to admit, Shatner’s jab was really good natured fun and in this situation deserved. She’s got to stop with the mixed metaphors.
#48: “John xii:35 – 43, particularly the part about hardening of hearts:”
Hmm…was this before or after he instructed his followers to murder physicians in their churches?
Actually, he didn’t. Bet you didn’t know that.
You have to remember that if you are on the same political side of the fence as the promoting people, what you do may be illegal but it seems to be constructive critism0.But if you are one the other side of the fence, your in jail faster than your lawyers can start billing you.
But that is the price paid for freedom, but one day things may catch up to you or your group. The SHAT has every right to publicly voice his views, the question is the validity of his views and beliefs. If that persons bank account grew before the statements then the statements become less valid. But to figure things out may take time.
The odds are the SHAT if his views are wrong or correct at his age he may never know the answer or even care for an answer. But for as solid as he looks that may not happen for Decades.
As for taking of life with no regret in doing so devalues the treasured gift of life. And life is a precious gift, also being able to create life is, but ending life even before it can be experienced is a tragic horror. The cause of the problem comes from the pleasure of the act. It seems the male likes the pleasure more than the responsibility, and the female has to pay the price for the fun. The logical solution is the word NO, but when was humanity totally logical. As Vulcans have pointed out many a time.
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Also, see comment #20…and check out the vid.
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M
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I only wish Shat had had a few more minutes to rehearse with the teleprompter. That really did read like beat(nik) poetry! Hilarious.
Scott B. out.
Moonbats are silly.
Go Shatner for that Greenpeace message! If there’s one thing I’ll always admire about the Shat, it’s that he’s been very supportive of Environmental conservation. ^__^
That poor Palin woman gets way too much flak.
Shatner continues to be God.
Bill Shatner for Governor of Alaska.
He can see Russia from the bridge of the Enterprise.
Shatneriffic!
@48 – what-ever.
#55: “Moonbats are silly.”
And Malkin is an irrelevant fool. :-)
Sarah Palin…wow. What is she talking about? Good thing for Alaska she’s a quitter and that America found this out now. Imagine her taking the heat from the press, public, and fellow politicians if she and McCain had won?
She can’t take the heat from the American press? What did she expect public political life was like?
I always respected McCain, there were so many better choices but the Republicans just felt for some reason that they needed to make a splash and were sunk instead.
Fortunately we have the Shat. Thanks Conan!
#59 Awesome!!!
HP will probably use toxic chemicals to wash their roof now. I feel like that’s going to be an ironic twist.
It absolutely is vandalism. Wackos.
48. So, what is your position concerning war, especially, unprovoked war in which many civilians are casualties? Keep in mind that the bible is self-contradictory on this subject before you answer.
Also, could you please point me to the bible quote in which Jesus discusses abortion? (Before you quote the commandments, please note the self-contradiction cited above.)
If you’re asking for suggested superior versions, try the Douay Confraternity. It’s less edited.
And when you’re done with all that, sit back and consider what Gene Roddenberry would have to say about you quoting the bible on a discussion board dedicated to his creation. I guarantee you it would be less polite than this post.
Let me be The One Who Resists The Tug Of Popular Sentiment:
I think Sarah’s decision to put some “poetic rhythm” in her speech was a good move–a way of silencing those whiners who say that she’s too folksy, and not eloquent enough. Her “going too far” was intentional.
As for Shatner…he and Conan were putting a nice tounge-in-cheek take on the situation. Call it a “roast”, for what it’s worth. It’s okay.
Don’t like Conan’s audience members’ thinking it was funny to clap and cheer at Palin’s leaving at the beginning of the clip, though.
She’ll be back, boys. Trust me.
#65:
“48. So, what is your position concerning war, especially, unprovoked war in which many civilians are casualties? Keep in mind that the bible is self-contradictory on this subject before you answer.”
No, it’s not. The 6th commantment refers to MURDER. War is not murder, unless you’re a pacifist.
And by the way…Roddenberry wasn’t always right. Just look at his changing interperetations of what is “canon”. And his views towards the movies….
Ummm. . . how does the topic of this thread relate to abortion?
Moving on, didn’t y’all love that bongos player?
#37 StarshipPolaris: As a member of those circles, I feel I can say with some authority that Scott Roeder is generally viewed as a loon and a murderer and certainly not a pro-lifer. There’s some quiet discussion of where his action falls on the sliding scale of first-degree murder to conditionally unjustified homicide, but you’d be hard-pressed indeed to find *anyone* in anti-abortion circles (outside the Internet, which is full of nuts) who would call Scott Roeder a hero.
If Operation Rescue says Roeder did a bad thing, Roeder’s on the Loony Toon fringe of crazy’s craziest.
You, on the other hand, are merely on the Loony Toon fringe of twit, but that’s about where we expect you to be. I liked “Tin Man,” though.
In other, more on-topic news, I really can’t say I understand the Shatner adoration around here. I’m okay with it, for the most part, but does anyone else find it the least bit strange that, no matter what the Shat does, it provokes dozens – if not hundreds – of comments to the effect that “I LOVE THE SHAT!” or “Shatner is the bomb!”
Maybe we do that with all the Trek actors and I just haven’t noticed? But it seems to be something special about William Shatner that draws in *enormous* amounts of commentary.
The guy’s an icon for a reason. No, it doesn’t happen for all Trek actors. There is William Shatner, and there is everyone else.
What little dark corner of the American Dream did Sarah Palin crawl out from anyway?
#16– Conan’s tall, but Shatner is not. I was his on his “security” team at a convention a few years back, and I’m 6’1… easily looking down on top of his head as we walked down a corridor. Kirk wasn’t nearly as tall as he looked on TV.
It´s great how the thing that “the Shat is great” can connect people from the USA or Europe (like me) or other parts of the world…
Yuck, disgusting act on the part of Greenpeace.
72 – He’s probably not as tall as he was in his Trek days, either. People usually begin to lose some of their height as they age.
66 – “She’ll be back, boys. Trust me.”
Sure. She and Hilary and Geraldine Ferraro and Imelda Marcos have all signed on for the big-screen version of “The Golden Girls.”
#76
I’d pay real money to watch THAT!
77 – Great! They’ve also all signed on for “Transformers 3: Revenge of the Fallen Arches (and Other Sagging Body Bits).”
@67
War is not murder?
The sixth (depends on how you count them) commandment only refers to murder (depends on how you translate your translation, because all you’ve got is a translation..) It could very easily mean ‘kill’.
That’s nearly more mistakes and misunderstandings than words there.
“War is organised murder, and nothing else.” – Harry Patch (1898 – 2009), Britain’s last surviving WW1 veteran.
I’d take his opinion on that over yours, I think.
Bill was back, doing more Palin readings last night. The sketch is a hit. Go Shat!
Since this thread seems to have turned into a Bible study, why not quote the opening sentiments of Romans 14?
“Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions”
@ 81 Aaah, but I’m not ”weak in faith” I’m strongly without it.
”.. God or the Devil, I very strongly resist believing in either.”
Gene Roddenberry
Anyone ever see Shat in the “Andersonville Trial” circa 1970??
had Jack Cassidy and two other Captains from the 60′s: Richard Basehart from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and Alan Hale, the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island.
Cassidy got an emmy for his work as the counsel for the defense.
Shat was in true Shat form!
the police acted stupidly …
never get off the script
Greenpeice-O’-She-it, Religious fanatics!
People for the Separation of Earth and State!
83 – I saw it as a kid and part of it again a few years ago. Good acting from all of those folks, all around. Wasn’t it directed by George C. Scott, if I remember correctly?
Greenpeace are hypocrites. They still drive cars that pollute the air, they breathe out carbon dioxide that is supposedly causing global warming and they ride in boats that pollute the ocean water. I can not support hypocrites.