07-20-2005, 06:26 PM
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Scotty, AKA James Doohan, Dies At 85
"James Doohan, who fielded the request "Beam me up" as the starship Enterprise's engineer Scotty in the tar Trek science-fiction television series and subsequent films, has died. He was 85. Doohan died of pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease at his home in Redmond, Washington, this morning, the Associated Press reported, citing his agent Steve Stevens. His wife was with him, AP said. The actor also suffered from Parkinson's disease, diabetes and lung fibrosis and used a wheelchair."
If I recall correctly, someone looked at the scripts of all of the original Star Trek episodes and no one ever actually said "Beam me up Scotty." I think most of us remember watching him, either when it was on originally or in perpetual reruns during the 80's as the Star Trek movies were big. DeForrest Kelly, who played Dr. McCoy died June 11, 1999. That really only leaves Shatner (Kirk) and Nimoy (Spock) as the major surviving characters. There is some interesting trivia on Mr. Doohan here.
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07-20-2005, 06:47 PM
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It's sad when your generation of beloved TV characters that you grew up to know and enjoy start passing away. It really exposes your own mortality and hopefully builds a better appreciation for life. I know when I'm 85 (God-willing) and I start to hear things like 'Ben Affleck passes away at 91' or 'Jessica Alba at 78,' my kids or grandkids will probably not see it the same way as I will.
Rest in peace, James. You will always be the best starship engineer any sci-fi show will ever have.
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07-20-2005, 06:51 PM
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I had the great honor of meeting Mr. Doohan at a convention and having a brief chat with him. He was an articulate and gracious man who appreciated his fans and never let his head get too big. I was saddened when I heard that he had developed Alzheimer's a few years back and was saddened again to hear of his passing today.
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Rest in peace, James. You will always be the best starship engineer any sci-fi show will ever have.
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I couldn't have said it better myself.
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07-20-2005, 07:04 PM
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Yet another great actor and person is "beamed up". The Star Trek world just became a smaller place.
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07-20-2005, 07:09 PM
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Only major actors left are Shatner and Nimoy? Did you forget about the female major characters on the show? Actors who performed in every episode? Or are you talking about how much they got paid?
I have also heard that Doohan was very gracious in all interactions with fans. That's wonderful.
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07-20-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Karen
Only major actors left are Shatner and Nimoy? Did you forget about the female major characters on the show? Actors who performed in every episode? Or are you talking about how much they got paid?
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Other than Lt. Uhura, there weren't any female major characters as far as I remember. Yes, a number of extras and people who made repeat appearances, but hey.. that's not really the topic of the thread.
Rest in Peace Mr. Doohan. You will be remembered by many.
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07-20-2005, 07:23 PM
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Scotty is one of the reasons why I do what I do today. I'm an electrical engineer at Fermi National Laboratory. I used to watch him design/fix things and I just ate it up.
My kids watch it now and say what a cheesy show, lousy special effects. Then I say, "Son in my day a show did not need great special effects to be a great show". He still doesn't get it...
I'll have a wee bit of ale tonight for the great memories!!!
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07-20-2005, 07:26 PM
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Yet another star from my childhood/adulthood gone.
You will never be forgotten Mr Doohan...
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07-20-2005, 07:50 PM
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We all respect Mr. Doohan, not least because of his service in WWII. Thank you, Veteran!!
Although this is a sad occasion, perhaps a little Star Trek-related humor wouldn't be too inappropriate:
The Top 12 Star Trek Euphemisms for Death:
Taking Acting Lessons from Shatner
Sleeps with the Tribbles
Zeroing out the Tricorder
Pulling a Spock Without a Planet Genesis to Back It Up
Boldly Going, Going, Gone
Beam Me Up, God-y!
On Permanent Holodeck Duty
Transferred to the U.S.S. Oblivion
Achieving Warp Zero
Doing the Vulcan Ground Meld
Inducing a phase variance in the isolinear array to contain
the tachyon particle overload, if you know what I mean.
and the Number 1 Star Trek Euphemism for Death...
Visiting Shatner's Hair
Taken from www.jokeaday.com.
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07-20-2005, 08:03 PM
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I just returned from www.cnn.com. They're having a quick poll on your favorite James Doohan quote. Choices are:
"We're losing the warp engines."
"You can't mix matter and anti-matter cold."
"If we keep up this speed, we'll blow up any minute now."
They missed my favorite quote:
"Ah canna change the laws of physics, Captain!!"
What are your favorite quotes or scenes?
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