Comments on: Nichelle Nichols Talks Kirk Kiss, Roddenberry Relationship & New Film ‘The Torturer’

By: Trekboi

Trekboi — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:08:59 +0000

I met Nichelle at a small convention in Melbourne Australia- she was kind enough to pose for photos with me & my most show acurate Tribble who I then named Nichelle.
She was polite, generous & classsy all the way, I’m know her minder for the trip who can confirm this is who she is on stage & behind the scenes.
I wish this site had a place for fan/actor photos- lol

By: jocor

jocor — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:59:51 +0000

Torturer looks bad.

Why hasn’t Nichelle ever been able to get any real jobs since Star Trek.

By: Losira

Losira — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:06:08 +0000

A shame that richman has few cons. I guess pat robertson threated to burn trekkies to the stake LOL!

By: charliebob

charliebob — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:38:13 +0000

I got to meet Robert Picardo and Casey Biggs at a recent Con over here in the UK. Both were great guys and fun to talk to. Got my photo’s with both of them for free!

I would also like to say that David Prowse (THE Darth Vader – at least in Body) is amazing. He’s suffering from many many problems and yet remains funny and happy. He also offered to sell me his mercedes…the only two owners are him and Kenny Baker…so it’s been owned by R2D2 and Darth Vader :)

By: richpit

richpit — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:21:58 +0000

Thank you for all you responses to my question. I honestly was not aware that there was a time when you could really converse with a star at a con. I’ve heard the stories about the early cons…in the 70’s and early 80’s, but I wasn’t involved at that point.

Just to clarify, my question was not meant as any offense to anyone, nor to cast doubt that anyone knows someone they say the know. I was just always surprised at how many folks here seem to have personal knowledge of the stars personalities.

Thanks!

By: Jim Nightshade

Jim Nightshade — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:08:34 +0000

I envy all of you that have gotten to know icons like nichelle thru fandom and working with em-in 2006 nichelle spoke out about our current political problems then and a heckler disagreed with her-she left the stage upset for five min or so while takei and koenig spoke then she came back n they sang god bless america-later at a pic session with them i had a few seconds so i tapped nichelle on the shoulder and thanked her for speaking out and caring and that we all loved her-she turned to me and said thank you and she seemed moved-my only con that was vegas 06–i dont have her autograph but i do have a nice memory of that one brief encounter with this smart beautiful woman-wish her continued success n happiness-she is very special

By: Scruffy the Janitor

Scruffy the Janitor — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:30:52 +0000

to 13: Richpit

I have personally met with and worked with or for: Nimoy, Shatner, Majel, and Bjo. They were or are very nice people. Shatner is exactly who he seems, well meaning and absent minded. Nimoy is much shrewder, he is a very private person who protects his image. Majel was rowdy and full of life and Bjo was sweet and very much in love with Star Trek. They were the best part of the 1980’s for me.

By: Mr. "There are always possibilities"

Mr. "There are always possibilities" — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:20:26 +0000

Nichelle Nichols will always be my first love…alright, crush. As a young boy watching Star Trek reruns I fell in love with Lt. Uhura, and my feelings have never changed. Every time I see her photo, or in movies or interviews my know mid 40’s heart is still sent all aflutter!

Thanks so much Nichelle for the years of entertainment, and for being my first love!

Live long and prosper and boldly go!

By: Lt. Bailey

Lt. Bailey — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:19 +0000

to # 13

Yes, fans do get to meet the stars and after you attend several CONs, you will know the stars. They will come to know you too, believe it or not. She is always very kind to her fans and really respects them, that is the feely I have taken away each time I have seen her and spoke to her however briefly that may be, sad to say. What makes fans say that TOS stars are classy, etc. Is due in part to their age (no offense, stars) and the fact that they have been around the block. They know that it is us fans who bring them their celebrity status. Some of todays younger actor/actresses have no concept of the fan relationship. All they think about is a paycheck and want to be left alone. While I will always respect their privacy on the street unlike the papparazzi who hunt them down, actors who attend a CON interact with the fans an a level not normally seen by others.

By: frederick von fronkensteen

frederick von fronkensteen — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:04:48 +0000

That is one sexy senior citizen.