You know, making fun of William Shatner lost its appeal some years ago — around the time when the ersatz Kirk began to understand the jokes and embrace his own absurdity. When did that happen, exactly? 1973? 1985? 1992?
I am no shatnerologist, but I believe the video below is strong evidence that his date of self-realization came after 1978, when he performed this (apparently irony-free) version of Elton John’s “Rocket Man.” (Introduction by Bernie Taupin!) Trust me — it rewards an extended listen, particularly around the 2:00 and 3:50 marks.
Apologies for the lack of posting lately (and the absence of MP3 Monday). I was in New Orleans for an education writers convention and have been running around. Regular posting to resume shortly.
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Wow, you add a laugh track and this could fly on Comedy Central right now. This performance may also represent a crossroads, not only of Shatnerealizationism, but also the down fall of people’s support for the Space Program. (“Um, Helen, I don’t know if I like the idea of the boy becoming an astronaut anymore… Thems computers may be a better path.”)