George Takei DID invite Bill Shatner to his wedding!

“Star Trek” star George Takei (a.k.a. Sulu) is completely flummoxed by his former costar William Shatner’s video rant about not being invited to his recent wedding.

"It is absolutely baffling to us because, in fact, we did invite Bill and we didn't hear from him. But it wasn't surprising because it's true to his history. He's never responded to an invitation. Every time there was something happy to celebrate amongst us ... he never showed up."

Takei’s interview will be on "Entertainment Tonight" this evening. Click here to see Takei talk. Click here to see Shatner’s YouTube video chat, in which he says he feels pity for Takei, who has a "psychosis."

Bill also says he doesn’t even know Takei very well. "We've done six movies together," marvels Takei, "we did three seasons of television together, we've been doing 'Star Trek' conventions together for the last 40-plus years."

Takei responds, "I think his stability is quite questionable. ... Bill likes to be the star of the show. He likes the attention that is focused on him. It's a big, shiny, demanding ego. ... It's all typical of Bill. ... [His] ranting and raving is just silliness."

He goes on to say that he did try to bury the hatchet by sending the wedding invite. "We keep reaching out and reaching out, and he takes that and twists it and crumples it and turns it into something that's rather ugly. ... I'll keep extending a hand to him."

He invites Shatner to join him in voting no on Proposition 8.

Photo:  The Star Trek cast, clockwise from left: William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan at the Farewell Star Trek Tribute.

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Comments

[Ms. Rowena]

I met George Takei at a convention in Atlanta a few years ago, and he was the soul of decency and kindness and gentleness. We talked for at least 20 minutes, and I just can't imagine that he would be capable of the spitefulness Shatner attributes to him. Unfortunately Shatner's "unauthorized" biographies seem to tell a very different picture of him. I think Takei is a wonderful role model, not just for gay people or for people of Asian descent, despite his having dealt with prejudice on both counts, but for all people. Here is someone who truly returns kindness to all, regardless of what others may sling, and yet can walk proudly. Shatner's run-ins with his co-stars (or outbursts against them) seem both frequent and legendary, yet the rest of the cast never seem to have problems with each other. I hope Shatner can find peace within himself in the time he has left on this earth.

[Ms. Rowena]

I met George Takei at a convention in Atlanta a few years ago, and he was the soul of decency and kindness and gentleness. We talked for at least 20 minutes, and I just can't imagine that he would be capable of the spitefulness Shatner attributes to him. Unfortunately Shatner's "unauthorized" biographies seem to tell a very different picture of him. I think Takei is a wonderful role model, not just for gay people or for people of Asian descent, despite his having dealt with prejudice on both counts, but for all people. Here is someone who truly returns kindness to all, regardless of what others may sling, and yet can walk proudly. Shatner's run-ins with his co-stars (or outbursts against them) seem both frequent and legendary, yet the rest of the cast never seem to have problems with each other. I hope Shatner can find peace within himself in the time he has left on this earth.

[Duncan]

I hope they work it out. I watched the original as a teenager. An inspiring vision of the future (now campy). Captian Kirk And Sulu need to hug and let bygones be bygones. It would be in the spirit of the original show.

[Landon Bales]

C'mon Sulu, vote Yes on 8!

[HBL]

Shatner is just an egotistical jerk and not that good of an actor to begin with.

[steve]

"He goes on to say that he did try to buy the hatchet ..."

Well no wonder Cap'n Kirk didn't respond. What was Sulu going to do with that newly bought hatchet?

;>)

[David Rubin]

I live about a mile from the Montreal house where William Shatner grew up. I have always admired his heroic & lighthearted portrayal of the invincible Captain Kirk. Sometimes when I am in a tough spot, I ask myself "What would Captain Kirk do?" As for George Takei, he has displayed his excellent acting abilities in a multitude of roles on TV and the big screen - a working man's actor who delivers the goods. I hope these two Star Trek legends will "energize" and make up. Or maybe they will want to have a duel on a lonely asteroid just south of Pluto. Leonard Nimoy could put on some pointy ears (Halloween's a-comin' soon...) and be the referee. Ten paces and phasers on stun. Look out!
David Rubin (Canadian singer-songwriter-recording artist.)

[carter]

I don't judge this is not my doing, let the Lord judge we are his people. Just read the good book, if you think that the Lord allows practicing gays up yonder then we wish you the very best, its not my head, or perhaps you need reading glassess old boy!!

[Pop Culture Curmudgeon]

Buy the hatchet?

[Kurt]

I have to pause when I hear people say that a person who lives a homosexual lifestyle is a good role model. I wonder whom they are supposedly being a good role model to. I believe everyone has a right to live their life how they choose. If that opens them to judgement then it is their choice to be judged. I don't consider anyone who lives this sort of lifestyle to be a good role model. I certainly don't want my son to emulate that lifestyle. Mr. Takei may very well be a nice person but I have never understood why we need to know about a persons sexual preferences or lifestyle choices. I also do not understand why because someone chooses to live there life in a way not according to God that we all need to tolerate that. We continue to accept this sin and that sin and act as if it is okay. That is most of the reason why we are all in the shape we are in now. Again, Mr. Takei can live anyway he wishes. I am not hear to bash or judge but have we really gone this far into acceptance. As for Mr. Shatner, pride and ego is a much easier thing to explain to my child. I invite all to uphold the sanctity of marriage and support Proposition 8. After all marriage is a covenant with God not man.

[Tim Tabor]

It sounds like a re-write of "Galaxy Quest."

[Pax]

Takei's been attacking Shatner for years. Hell, the guy even wrote a book slamming the man.

If that wasn't enough, years on the talk show circuit were designed to destroy Shatner.

In his response to Shatner's video rant, he goes on to say:

Big Shiny Ego, attention whore, etc, etc... oh and btw... vote gay marriages.

He adds that he keeps trying to make an effort but the only effort he mentions is a suppose wedding invite which I'm sure was the ONLY effort he really made. One that, after all the years of personal attacks, he probably didn't even expect Shatner to respond to (if he ever sent it).

Takei suffers from self-esteem issues. That much is clear. He sees himself as a star, a huge talent and his failing in the business MUST be someone's fault.

To Takei... don't blame Shatner for what you believe he might have cost you. Blame Hollywood. I've seen all the classic Star Trek stuff (a show cancelled after only 3 years) - you got plenty of screen time for being a backup to the big three in such a short series. Clearly more than you deserved.

If Hollywood didn't want to make you a leading man (or woman or whatever the case may be) - blame the status quo.

Get over yourself and stop being a manipulative p***y.

[Ed]

Isn't Shatner the same man who has been accused multiple times of murdering his very young wife not too many years ago? Not enough evidence was found to prosecute, but it could be yet another example of his instability. Shatner was also on Coast to Coast AM not too many weeks ago, and he didn't sound too stable in the interview there either.

[Lisa]

I remember when George announced he was marrying that he said he would not be inviting William Shatner. I have no problem with either. But I chaulked it up to the stories I had heard that the crew didn't always get along. I do not believe he sent an invitation.

[Kat]

Chris Doohan wrote on his blog a few years ago that Shatner and his father, James Doohan made up after years of feuding, but at the last minute and the last time they saw each other, William Shatner did a terrible thing to Doohan.

It was the last day of the “Beam me up, Scotty, one last time” convention at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, when all the original Star Trek Stars were to get up on stage for the last time. Although James was ill, he still had his wits about him and was looking forward to this event.

Chris wrote that it was about 5 minutes before the big event, when he heard Shatner (who was right behind Chris, talking to Nimoy) say “I don’t want to deal with all this Alzheimer’s crap anymore, I’m outta here” (Mr. Doohan had the early stages of the disease).

Well, he left and without even saying goodbye to his old pal (I use that term lightly). The crowd of hundreds paid good money to see this final event, but Shatner was gone. It was said by the promoter of the event, Sky Conway, that Shatner was mad because he wanted to go on stage earlier in the day with Neil Armstrong, but he refused (Mr. Armstrong is a bit stage shy). It should be known that Leonard Nimoy left too. There was no comment about that mystery.

[Michele Beaver]

I love all of the Star Trek Actors. Too bad Shatner and Takie are having this little "problem" Maybe it's for publicity like Martin and Lewis, and they will make up some day on a telethon or something. Time will tell, MB