Remembering Star Trek Icons Patrick Stewart And Walter Koenig
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Anthony and Laurie skip the news to focus on the two Star Trek legends we lost this week, Walter Koenig and Patrick Stewart. After they express their shock at the news about Patrick Stewart, they talk about what both actors contributed to the franchise and their legacies that continue. Then they replay the interview Laurie did with Walter Koenig back in 2023 when he was just starting to review TOS episodes on The 7th Rule podcast. He was funny, warm, and open, and talked about what it was like joining an already established cast in season 2 of Star Trek, his honest (and complimentary) thoughts on William Shatner’s acting style, the scene he pitched adding to Star Trek Generations, and more. Our deepest condolences go out to both Walter and Patrick’s family and friends. They will both be greatly missed.
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