George Takei promises to never mention ‘cantankerous’ William Shatner again

George Takei promises never to refer to William Shatner, a cantankerous old man, again. He assured that this was the last time he talked about him.

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George Takei has decided to stop their drawn-out argument. He said the same thing on The Graham Norton Show. While advertising the West-End run of his musical Allegiance, based on his family history, Takei pledged never to mention Shatner's name again.

What happened between the two stars?

The two science fiction actors, William Shatner and George Takei, have been in bitter verbal conflict for many years. Shatner said that Takei used his name for publicity. On the other hand, Takei made fun of his trip to space and used him as a "guinea pig" to observe how being in space would affect an "unfit" person.

Shanter: a cantankerous old man

On Friday's show, Takei informed Norton that he was the last chat show host to be able to pose the question because it had become so tedious to talk about it now. He mentioned that he would not mention Shatner anymore. Also, he called him a cantankerous old man.


UK train strikes: December and January 2023 dates, eight walkouts scheduled
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Rail passengers fear severe travel disruptions between Christmas and the New Year as workers undertake 48-hour strikes in December and January over jobs, pay, and conditions.

Rail passengers fear severe travel disruptions between Christmas and the New Year as workers undertake 48-hour strikes in December and January over jobs, pay, and conditions.
More than 40,000 Network Rail and 14 railway operating company staff will walk out for 48 hours.

More than 40,000 Network Rail and 14 railway operating company staff will walk out for 48 hours.
Industrial action will take place on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December and on 3, 4, 6 and 7 January.

Industrial action will take place on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December and on 3, 4, 6 and 7 January.
The RMT banned overtime for its members from 18 December to 2 January.

The RMT banned overtime for its members from 18 December to 2 January.
RMT stated of the next round of walkouts: "Despite our negotiators' efforts, it's evident the government is interfering with our attempts to negotiate a settlement."

RMT stated of the next round of walkouts: "Despite our negotiators' efforts, it's evident the government is interfering with our attempts to negotiate a settlement."
Mick Lynch, RMT general secretary, stated, "This latest round of strikes will show how important our members are to the running of this country and will send a clear message that we want a good deal on job security, pay and conditions for our people. He also added that the union was “sorry to inconvenience” the public this Christmas, but urged them to “direct your anger and frustration at the government and railway employers during this latest phase of action”.

Mick Lynch, RMT general secretary, stated, "This latest round of strikes will show how important our members are to the running of this country and will send a clear message that we want a good deal ..
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After similar walk-outs hurt British travellers during the summer and earlier this autumn, the repercussions of these strikes are well-established; industrial action from about 5,000 Network Train signallers will close half the rail network and reduce service on the rest.

After similar walk-outs hurt British travellers during the summer and earlier this autumn, the repercussions of these strikes are well-established; industrial action from about 5,000 Network Train si..
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Non-union members and management will allow a 7.30am-6.30pm service on half the rail network.

Non-union members and management will allow a 7.30am-6.30pm service on half the rail network.
Network Rail's top negotiator said, "No one can deny the precarious financial hole in which the railway finds itself. Striking makes that hole bigger and the task of finding a resolution ever more difficult." Strikes make the hole wider and resolution harder. Only through non-job-losing change can savings be transformed into an enhanced offer. We've made progress in the last two weeks, but no breakthrough yet.

Network Rail's top negotiator said, "No one can deny the precarious financial hole in which the railway finds itself. Striking makes that hole bigger and the task of finding a resolution ever more di..
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What is Shatner's opinion of Takei?

Shatner recently claimed that Takei has consistently disrespected him in interviews. And that he does not want to discuss those who lack credibility and hold hate and jealousy.

FAQs:

  1. In space, what did Shatner observe?
    Space, according to Shatner, is like "seeing death." Shatner said in an interview that he witnessed death in space after his journey.
  2. How much time did William Shatner spend in space?
    William Shatner spent 10 minutes in space.
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