'The Most Profound Experience': William Shatner Speaks After Blue Origin Spaceflight

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  • Опубліковано 12 жов 2021
  • After successfully reaching the edge of space, actor William Shatner thanked Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos for giving him "the most profound experience" and spoke about how it felt to go to space.
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  • @redbirdsrising
    @redbirdsrising 2 роки тому +761

    "I hope I never recover from this" - Gave me shivers. What a beautiful sentiment.

    • @onlyme112
      @onlyme112 2 роки тому +35

      The best "package" Amazon ever delivered.

    • @MA-un1mj
      @MA-un1mj 2 роки тому +7

      @@onlyme112 well said!

    • @ClaytonBigsby01
      @ClaytonBigsby01 2 роки тому +4

      He just sold a few dozen tickets

    • @tjancijr
      @tjancijr 2 роки тому +2

      @GubLumbo To each their own. Not everyone finds religion. Not everyone looks for it.

    • @squeekyclean1644
      @squeekyclean1644 2 роки тому +5

      @GubLumbo exactly they’re thrill junkies. Likely said to each other let’s go bungee jumping after this. Meanwhile shatner is trying to convey how fragile earth is

  • @microtasker
    @microtasker 2 роки тому +662

    The man who has told us for a lifetime about space and finally goes there and really tells us about space. Cool time to live in.

    • @rayfanta882
      @rayfanta882 2 роки тому +13

      And at his age too.👍

    • @everybuddy5924
      @everybuddy5924 2 роки тому +9

      Cant exactly say he went to space, It was just shy of obtaining space flight. As it was stated elsewhere "a suborbital spacecraft that grazed the edge of outer space". Not saying to take away from the experience, but let us keep it to facts though.

    • @ubuu7
      @ubuu7 2 роки тому +13

      The irony is he is basically saying, stay away, embrace the blue ball filled with life against this dark hideous VOID!

    • @microtasker
      @microtasker 2 роки тому +2

      @@everybuddy5924 That's it. Discount it. Life loser. Your entire existance is discounted by your view. Back to your cubicle, where you will never, ever leave.

    • @microtasker
      @microtasker 2 роки тому +12

      @@ubuu7 People forget that we are already in 'Space'; it just happens to be the nicest place in it. 😀

  • @R4D4Rmm
    @R4D4Rmm 2 роки тому +515

    "They should've sent a poet"
    They did, Carl, they finally did.

    • @xkurtmanx
      @xkurtmanx 2 роки тому +23

      They. Did. Carl they. Finally did. -Shatner probably
      Seriously though nice Sagan reference.

    • @joannekenzy9112
      @joannekenzy9112 2 роки тому +1

      AND ONE MORE LISTENING AND READING TOO!

    • @stevechance150
      @stevechance150 2 роки тому

      And the link ua-cam.com/video/RHBPnmXBm0g/v-deo.html

    • @SansBinky
      @SansBinky 2 роки тому +19

      Wish Leonard was there to experience it with Will. Rest In Peace Leonard Nimoy

    • @erikehlert
      @erikehlert 2 роки тому +11

      What Shatner has seen now and what has already been reported many times by previous Space Explorers is that planet Earth is rare beautiful precious and fragile. But we as a species are treating it's as if it can be replaced or thrown away when we are done with it. The populace that worry and moan about jobs governments economy Sports and free Britney Spears and things of that nature need to go up into space and look down and realize that none of that matters, if you don't take care of the planet.

  • @NoodleMcnoodle
    @NoodleMcnoodle 2 роки тому +153

    Mr. Shatner sounded like he discovered the meaning of life. Must be profound.

    • @1inchpunisher715
      @1inchpunisher715 2 роки тому +9

      And his 90 so that's amazing what that did to him

    • @EdwinDekker71
      @EdwinDekker71 2 роки тому +1

      He discovered the earth is flat

  • @jonathangray7421
    @jonathangray7421 2 роки тому +525

    The best part of all this was hearing William Shatner eloquently convey the profundity of his experience.

    • @tvtoms
      @tvtoms 2 роки тому +17

      Yeah I agree. That was really amazing to hear him and I was hoping he would go on and on. We need more of this.

    • @seneidasantiago1323
      @seneidasantiago1323 2 роки тому +13

      I'm so happy that Jeff gave this experience and opportunity to William! So earned and well deserved. And just to finally experience what he use to act out on TV just truly amazon! WAY TO GO!!!

    • @franvarga709
      @franvarga709 2 роки тому +14

      Yes! Who knew Captain Kirk was so eloquent without a script. Well done.

    • @mrkitty777
      @mrkitty777 2 роки тому +6

      Old man crying out loud for planet Earth 👈

    • @DanK123
      @DanK123 2 роки тому +14

      @@franvarga709 He's a very well spoken guy. Very introspective, very smart....He's been an actor for what, 75 years? An author...he's a treasure.

  • @standardnerd9840
    @standardnerd9840 2 роки тому +599

    I think this is the most humbled I've ever seen him. His world got put into perspective and he was unprepared.

    • @LuficariusRatspeed
      @LuficariusRatspeed 2 роки тому +7

      THE TOTAL PERSPECTIVE VORTEX!!... VORTEX.. vortex.. vort--

    • @c187rocks
      @c187rocks 2 роки тому +1

      Right!?

    • @CrumResearch
      @CrumResearch 2 роки тому +8

      I heard some of the same thoughtful pausing that I remember from Star Trek episodes. Great!

    • @davedeal9152
      @davedeal9152 2 роки тому +6

      @@CrumResearch The! ! ! ! BLUE! ! ! ! It.....was.....sooooooooo..........BLUE.

    • @BravoCheesecake
      @BravoCheesecake 2 роки тому +7

      It's called "the overview effect" and yeah, it changes people :)

  • @friedpicklezzz
    @friedpicklezzz 2 роки тому +196

    He’s looking for the right words but I can imagine it’s almost impossible to convey such an experience. This was great to watch.

    • @mikebooth5942
      @mikebooth5942 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, he can't speak without a script

    • @genki2705
      @genki2705 2 роки тому +1

      screaming idiots behind him. that just goes to show that for some it's just another roller coaster experience.

    • @Shanethefilmmaker
      @Shanethefilmmaker 2 роки тому +1

      While they were floating around, he never stopped staring at the window the whole trip, until it was time to put a seatbelt on. This was a guy, who convinced the world that he was the best man to Captain a ship in space. Now that he got a small glimpse of it, everything he knew or learned in order to play that part, just shattered in front of him.

  • @GetOutsideYourself
    @GetOutsideYourself 2 роки тому +295

    This is a man uninterested in the thrill. Shatner's words speak of and to the soul.

    • @Mcp316
      @Mcp316 2 роки тому +3

      As they should at what would be a paradigm shift for anyone. Glad he shared that truth often take for granted.

    • @celticgibson
      @celticgibson 2 роки тому +28

      And he’s left to relate his experience to Jeff f*ckin Besos. It’s like describing metaphysics to a banana.

    • @presleyslave
      @presleyslave 2 роки тому +1

      @@celticgibson I can’t stop laughing!! 🤣🤣

    • @terraelise
      @terraelise 2 роки тому +1

      @@celticgibson i wish i could thumbs up this more. ded

    • @kabouterwesley83
      @kabouterwesley83 2 роки тому

      He's 90 years old...

  • @filmlearning
    @filmlearning 2 роки тому +161

    William Shatner explains beauty and emotions to Lex Luthor.

    • @mischake
      @mischake 2 роки тому +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jasongoad1084
      @jasongoad1084 2 роки тому +3

      😅🤣😂

    • @smileawhile3788
      @smileawhile3788 2 роки тому +2

      Best comment of the week! 😂😂😂

    • @Deathmare235
      @Deathmare235 2 роки тому +1

      *Old Spock explains beauty and emotions to Lex Luthor

    • @filmlearning
      @filmlearning 2 роки тому +1

      @@Deathmare235 Spock?

  • @starguy2718
    @starguy2718 2 роки тому +205

    After portraying an astronaut since 1966, Bill Shatner is now officially an astronaut.
    🖖

    • @tonybrantley
      @tonybrantley 2 роки тому +14

      He ain't no fukn astronaut!

    • @AmphiStuG
      @AmphiStuG 2 роки тому +17

      @@tonybrantley Shush.

    • @NeoTechni
      @NeoTechni 2 роки тому +1

      the second of which to be on Star Trek

    • @c187rocks
      @c187rocks 2 роки тому +2

      *astronaut. Fixed it for you.

    • @homelessend8557
      @homelessend8557 2 роки тому +1

      @@NeoTechni 4th. Remember, 2 other astronauts were on ST ENT

  • @GetOutsideYourself
    @GetOutsideYourself 2 роки тому +106

    one of the best reactions ever, from the oldest in space. we should all learn from his wisdom as a 90 year old human being

    • @KayEl58
      @KayEl58 2 роки тому +6

      The other pasengers screaming and shouting and drinking champagne. Maybe you have to be 90 years old to really appreciate what you've just experienced.

    • @jrpjrp1663
      @jrpjrp1663 2 роки тому

      I agree, what a great moment

  • @commandosolo1266
    @commandosolo1266 2 роки тому +30

    I'd like to remind everyone -- this is a ninety year old man. Most of us won't be alive or will be confined to a bed at ninety. Respect!

  • @gjhoward
    @gjhoward 2 роки тому +262

    I think WS can die knowing that he lived an actual Star Trek. Truly amazing.

    • @johnswartz7872
      @johnswartz7872 2 роки тому +5

      I will estimate; Bill Shatner?
      will see 110 , to 120 … considering , how healthy he is , at 90…
      I will be rooting for him
      😌

  • @n.ciebevilaqua3603
    @n.ciebevilaqua3603 2 роки тому +104

    This is adorable--he sounds like a man who just came down from a REALLY good trip, or had a spontaneous spiritual awakening. I'm so glad he finally really got to see the Final Frontier--clearly the significance wasn't lost on him at all. We need this stuff, and people who care to see beyond the surface of things and let themselves be amazed.

  • @whereami2477
    @whereami2477 2 роки тому +285

    I am convinced that if everyone was taken on a ride like this, the world would be a much better place to live in

    • @abaneyone
      @abaneyone 2 роки тому +14

      Sadly, it’ll take much more than that.

    • @rawness19
      @rawness19 2 роки тому +11

      Why does one need to literally go to space to know the obvious?

    • @whereami2477
      @whereami2477 2 роки тому +21

      @@rawness19 Lots of people need shocked into a new perspective I think

    • @rawness19
      @rawness19 2 роки тому +3

      @@whereami2477 your not wrong. I suppose that type of obliviousness to reality is just crazy to me.

    • @jensandersen9422
      @jensandersen9422 2 роки тому +5

      Maybe we could start with the designated "leader" of every country having had such an experience as a baseline.

  • @Shawn_M
    @Shawn_M 2 роки тому +163

    I love the raw emotion he conveyed. The Earth is literally a speck in the gigantic emptiness of space. It feels infinite down here, but up there you can see how tiny and fragile it really is. Just a thin blanket of atmosphere

  • @freeman2399
    @freeman2399 2 роки тому +99

    I bet when he sang "Rocket Man" back in the 70's he never thought this would happen.

    • @AvengerII
      @AvengerII 2 роки тому +7

      LOL!
      He did it this time because Blue Origin picked up the tab for his seat.
      The other guys (Elon and Dr. Evil) wanted him to pay for his seat!
      Yes, people will be playing Rocket Man for a awhile now.
      I have Shatner's "Transformed Man" on CD and one of the tracks IS "Rocket Man."
      That album and Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space are worth getting just for the comic value!
      Shatner is a wonderful weirdo sometimes. There's nobody else like him in Hollywood really. For all the talk about bad behavior, there are times like now it's just nice to hear him talk.
      UPDATE: Yeah, yeah I messed up! Blue Origin IS Dr. Evil's rocket group.
      My old boss (Sir Branson) and Musk-boy wanted The Captain to pay for his seat.
      Funny that Dr. Evil owns the 8-ft Hero shooting miniature of the Enterprise (NCC-1701/A) from the first 6 Star Trek motion pictures.

    • @Exype
      @Exype 2 роки тому +4

      ”You’re it. You’re the rocketman” -Nick cage (The rock)

    • @AyeBeeG
      @AyeBeeG 2 роки тому +3

      @deak blue source?

    • @ewern
      @ewern 2 роки тому +5

      @deak blue Irresponsible statement. Wiki: On August 9, 1999, Shatner returned home around 10 p.m. to discover Nerine's body at the bottom of their backyard swimming pool. She was 40 years old. An autopsy detected alcohol and Valium (diazepam) in her blood, and the coroner ruled the cause of death as accidental drowning. The LAPD ruled out foul play, and the case was closed. Speaking to the press shortly after his wife's death, a clearly shaken and emotional Shatner said that she "meant everything" to him, and called her his "beautiful soulmate".[92] Shatner urged the public to support Friendly House, a nonprofit organization that helps women reestablish themselves after suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction.[93] He later told Larry King in an interview that "my wife, whom I loved dearly, and who loved me, was suffering with a disease that we don't like to talk about: alcoholism. And she met a tragic ending because of it."[92]

    • @johnbull1568
      @johnbull1568 2 роки тому +2

      @@ewern Alcoholism is the best disease to have though.

  • @derekbates4316
    @derekbates4316 2 роки тому +31

    Its a shame Leonard didn't live to join him on this experience; it would've been awesome to see them share this.

    • @TheMMAHawk
      @TheMMAHawk 5 місяців тому +1

      wow that would of been amazing

  • @kennydee6864
    @kennydee6864 2 роки тому +168

    It takes a 90 year-old perspective to understand this was not a joyride, but a voyage into the fragileness of our planet.

    • @MedXOR
      @MedXOR 2 роки тому +15

      Really … by contrast Bezos is a dumbfounded android. Shatner brought back something for all of us.

    • @socal20001
      @socal20001 2 роки тому +5

      It other people there would shut up; we would hear him better.

    • @syd5380
      @syd5380 2 роки тому +2

      I wish Bezos’ were transformed in the same way it seems Shatner has been. But I think that would require having actual feelings.

    • @JP-lu9ed
      @JP-lu9ed 2 роки тому

      Wonderfully put KennyDee.

    • @IMRROcom
      @IMRROcom 2 роки тому +1

      And it takes two millennial girls to destroy the moment

  • @TheHomesteadingHobbit
    @TheHomesteadingHobbit 2 роки тому +70

    Most humble I've ever seen William Shatner. Seeing what he did, though, I believe would humble us all. 💕

    • @mikebooth5942
      @mikebooth5942 2 роки тому

      If he was humble he would do charity work !! Can't stand him !!

    • @TheHomesteadingHobbit
      @TheHomesteadingHobbit 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikebooth5942 dude, how do you know he doesn't? Just because we can't see celebrities doing certain things doesn't mean they aren't doing it. Just a different perspective. He's not my favorite either but I'm still touched at how moved he was. 🤷

  • @alrestauro
    @alrestauro 2 роки тому +258

    It's only fitting that William Shatner a.k.a Captain Kirk goes up into space. After all, it was he on Star Trek that coined the phrase, "To boldly go where no one has gone before!" and inspired future astronauts. Congratulations, Mr. Shatner! (hard to type when you have fat fingers lol)

    • @Adzy8ster
      @Adzy8ster 2 роки тому +3

      I love grammar pendants

    • @ThePeacevine
      @ThePeacevine 2 роки тому +1

      He is the first ever captain of a starship.

    • @edithcarter3554
      @edithcarter3554 2 роки тому +1

      I was so happy for him today!

    • @squeekyclean1644
      @squeekyclean1644 2 роки тому +5

      Wrong “where no man has gone before”
      No one was Patrick stewart

    • @issamkholoud2009
      @issamkholoud2009 2 роки тому

      @@squeekyclean1644 no man, it was the sixties after all, a lot changed in those 20 years

  • @christineblaszczyk1602
    @christineblaszczyk1602 2 роки тому +45

    He's why I watched Star Trek. Yes, he is describing life and death, amazing. The blink of an eye.

  • @olivergrumitt2601
    @olivergrumitt2601 2 роки тому +19

    Congratulations to William Shatner, he got into space for real, albeit just a few minutes, at the age of 90, years after he played Captain Kirk in Star Trek. He expressed great sentiments about his experience and what he saw - well done, glad he enjoyed his trip into space after waiting almost a whole lifetime to do so.

  • @slikhaartv
    @slikhaartv 2 роки тому +117

    Wow that was amazing, I hope everyone would start to see why we need to take care of our Earthly Paradise.

    • @tonyzone8999
      @tonyzone8999 2 роки тому +9

      It’s not paradise yet. The world is ruled by satan and God said one day he will make a new earth and then that would be paradise!

    • @ChronicleDrew
      @ChronicleDrew 2 роки тому +1

      @@tonyzone8999 no earth is paradise and we are allowing evil to destroy it

    • @MRJOSHDELAWARE
      @MRJOSHDELAWARE 2 роки тому +3

      Being destroyed by globalist leftist socialist commies

    • @AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69
      @AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69 2 роки тому

      Consumerism is destroying the planet. Your role in that too bud.

  • @kathybelbeck3878
    @kathybelbeck3878 2 роки тому +55

    I think it's just so Awsome he was still alive to be able to live and experience this opportunity. Congradulation's👋🤛

  • @ht2tina
    @ht2tina 2 роки тому +59

    He’s experiencing “The Overview Effect.” Bless him.

    • @RICH0L
      @RICH0L 2 роки тому +2

      Cool, didn't know that was a thing. Thx 🙏

  • @margui6224
    @margui6224 2 роки тому +16

    Unforgettable experience for a man who played a space captain. Bravo William Shatner.
    Long live and prosper, Captain Kirk.

  • @RAS_Squints
    @RAS_Squints 2 роки тому +9

    In Mr Shatner's life, he saw man go from propeller flight, to jet flight, to sending astronauts/cosmonauts to space, now seeing civilians go into space. What a life he must have lived

  • @geo386
    @geo386 2 роки тому +68

    I thought it was so cool Jeff Bezos comped Shatners ride to space. I love Star Trek and it was great to see Captain Kirk finally conquering space. His words are so profound and touching.

    • @onlyme112
      @onlyme112 2 роки тому +9

      Best ad for Blue Origin you could possibly think of.

    • @walker1812
      @walker1812 2 роки тому +2

      wasn't comped, it was paid for by Glen de Vries, co-founder of the clinical-research software company Medidata Solutions, and Chris Boshuizen, co-founder of the Earth data company Planet Labs Inc. Blue Origin hasn't said how much they cost though. Hope they didn't cash the check after that review.

    • @geo386
      @geo386 2 роки тому

      @@walker1812 My mistake, thank you for correcting my oversight.

  • @INRamos13
    @INRamos13 2 роки тому +21

    With his commentary, I feel like I was there.

  • @robinlillian9471
    @robinlillian9471 2 роки тому +11

    I'm so glad William Shatner lived to experience space flight in real life. I hope he continues to live long and prosper. I'm only sorry Leonard Nimoy, Deforest Kelley, and James Doohan weren't there, too. RIP

    • @DMF716
      @DMF716 2 роки тому

      Didn't James Doohan after death get a ride into space and sent on a trip into the cosmos?

  • @kirkydaturkey
    @kirkydaturkey 2 роки тому +47

    Seriously can't believe William Shatner is 90 years old. He has so much to talk about all the time (as ridiculous it sometimes is), and this was a lot of fun to see him energized.

  • @bluemagic9531
    @bluemagic9531 2 роки тому +6

    “Like a blue comforter over the 🌍 “ pure bliss in expression from someone who acted like he was in space.

  • @llchase326
    @llchase326 2 роки тому +26

    The emotion in his voice was what got me. I also couldn't get over how, at the age of 90, this man was able to climb those stairs! I have a hard time imagining that I will ever get to go into space, but, I think watching William Shatner's experience has given me much more than a glimpse into what it would be like.

    • @Sssmaug
      @Sssmaug 2 роки тому +2

      That was my concern for him, too - 20 meters/60 ft of stairs to climb & G-force to follow. Yikes! 🥵 But he did great, didn't he! 😃🖖

    • @rosacampbell1587
      @rosacampbell1587 2 роки тому

      He's vegan

  • @thomast8539
    @thomast8539 2 роки тому +26

    Ninety years old? Per the calendar, yes. But, listening and watching him, he seems as spry and moved as an adolescent.

    • @maryhlad7501
      @maryhlad7501 2 роки тому +3

      So true. William Shatner doesn’t look 90 years old. He looks mid 70’s to me.

  • @dorothycalloway9968
    @dorothycalloway9968 2 роки тому +62

    Shatner’s comments are priceless! I hope he writes about it.

  • @ffejaywarrior9520
    @ffejaywarrior9520 2 роки тому +31

    An experience, I’m sure, that changes everyone who is able to do it. Godspeed, William Shatner!!!!

    • @genki2705
      @genki2705 2 роки тому

      screaming idiots behind him. that just goes to show that for some it's just another roller coaster experience.

  • @ericchristopher1687
    @ericchristopher1687 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome back, Dear Willian Shatner! Thank you for this outpouring of love and emotion and infinity! You are the Captain!

  • @syd5380
    @syd5380 2 роки тому +54

    Jeff standing there feeling sorta jealous and wishing he experienced actual feelings

    • @judithsmith6920
      @judithsmith6920 2 роки тому +3

      I'm not sure you read Jeff correctly, Syd. But if Jeff was experiencing a form of envy or jealousy, that's to his credit -- realizing that there is much, much more to life than most of us are living.

    • @ophiolatreia93
      @ophiolatreia93 2 роки тому

      Lol

  • @albertjackson832
    @albertjackson832 2 роки тому +33

    Having admired William Shatner for what he has done via Star Trek, I felt as though I lived the experience vicariously through him.

  • @shampoovta
    @shampoovta 2 роки тому +68

    This was amazing. I loved what he said about how fragile earth 🌍 is.

    • @thomast8539
      @thomast8539 2 роки тому +4

      I guess he had to see and experience it for himself...I suppose we all would need to do that, to really comprehend it, but I have already been moved to realize how small the Earth is after seeing the Earth from the viewpoint of Apollo 8 coming around the Moon. It is stunning.

  • @DMF716
    @DMF716 2 роки тому +55

    I hope you don't mind calling you Admiral Kirk. I grew up watching the original Star Trek. Very happy, that you did it! I bet I'd be speechless, too.
    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    One of my childhood hero's....

    • @everybuddy5924
      @everybuddy5924 2 роки тому +2

      But Kirk was not an Admiral in the original series. In fact he never was made a Commodore either.

    • @marshamariner7897
      @marshamariner7897 2 роки тому +2

      He got busted back down to cptn Kirk at the end of stIV. So he would b ctlptn Kirk 🌎🌍🌹🌎✌️🖖

    • @stark1987
      @stark1987 2 роки тому +1

      calm down

    • @DMF716
      @DMF716 2 роки тому

      Hahhaha, I ask William Shatner, not any of you! Hahhahhaha!

  • @desireeneff5433
    @desireeneff5433 2 роки тому +10

    Cool, that the "Captain" went into real space! A great experience for 90-year-old William Shatner & a great experience for us to listen what he tells us about his special impressions! Thanks to Mr. Shatner.

  • @l.s.9671
    @l.s.9671 2 роки тому +51

    To scale, the Earth's atmosphere is as thin as the peel on an apple. His words are beautiful. I hope I get to experience this one day, it's my dream. 🌍🌎🌏

    • @uftukel3815
      @uftukel3815 2 роки тому +1

      Agree. He articulated that so well. Our atmosphere is literally thinner than the peel of an apple and is what separates life on earth from death in space.

    • @judithsmith6920
      @judithsmith6920 2 роки тому +1

      All best wishes to you for fulfilling that dream, Leo!

  • @weldinggirl
    @weldinggirl 2 роки тому +25

    I would totally do this!! 👏🏼👏🏼 bravo Shatner, you expressed your experience just like I thought it would be!! Magnificent!!

    • @robinlillian9471
      @robinlillian9471 2 роки тому +1

      Good luck trying to find the money to pay for it. Shatner got a free ride, because of who he is. You won't. This was promotional.

    • @lionhartd138
      @lionhartd138 2 роки тому

      @@robinlillian9471 ... and for all we know, a test of deep-fake tech. Why not? Set it up so he thinks he's boarding a flight, windows are really screens showing a convincing enough view of what one would expect to see out there, then promote the super fake, super expensive, fake option to the super-gullible, super rich and never have to leave the ground. Yeah that's a bit eccentric of a conspiracy theory, I'll admit, but I put NOTHING past these psychopaths.

  • @richardjohnson9543
    @richardjohnson9543 2 роки тому +5

    Seeing Shatner so moved at an age where most folks would probably figure they've just about seen it all is profound in itself. Actually seeing the Earth from space in person must be a nearly indescribable experience

  • @rickthomas422
    @rickthomas422 2 роки тому +26

    I love his words in this. Nothing fake about it at all. This man brought space to many of our childhoods and he certainly deserved to get to go there.

  • @traceymacneill9879
    @traceymacneill9879 2 роки тому +15

    God Bless, Bill Shatner looks amazing at 90 years young! What a wild ride!

  • @tterb777
    @tterb777 2 роки тому +36

    That was absolutely awesome to hear his explanation

  • @annettesonjajesse9733
    @annettesonjajesse9733 2 роки тому +10

    So happy all went as planned and all passengers arrived safely back to earth. Maybe we all can learn how important this was...

  • @MBE.1209
    @MBE.1209 2 роки тому +14

    Bill shatner explains it just as I was hoping it would be. It's just totally unknown up there. Well done Captain James T Kirk for Boldly going where no one has gone before.. 👏 👍

    • @robinlillian9471
      @robinlillian9471 2 роки тому

      In this case, I think a few people have already been there, just a little bit younger people.

    • @MBE.1209
      @MBE.1209 2 роки тому +1

      @@robinlillian9471 I was quoting the opening dialogue of the Original Star Trek TV.series from the 1960's in which William Shatner as Captain James Tiberias Kirk says.
      Space, the final frontier....ending with where no one has been before!! . I'm well aware that many people have been into space before Bill but thanks for your needless response anyway

  • @smallstudiodesign
    @smallstudiodesign 2 роки тому +2

    Shatner … his words shattered me to tears - those words he’s searching for, to describe this overwhelming experience with that visceral emotion is palpable - so profound.

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 2 роки тому +41

    Welcome to the Fragility of our planet.Look at photos every day of our Earth.Dont forget.Never forget.

    • @jaysmith1549
      @jaysmith1549 2 роки тому +2

      What photos??? There are no photos of earth

    • @thomast8539
      @thomast8539 2 роки тому +3

      @@jaysmith1549 From Apollo 8. Please go look for them.

    • @jaysmith1549
      @jaysmith1549 2 роки тому

      @@thomast8539 so you look at the same one doctored photo every day? Sounds a little coo coo

  • @toddblack8029
    @toddblack8029 2 роки тому +21

    Whatever William Shatner has been drinking all of these years...Make mine a triple...
    Congratulations Captain Kirk

    • @onlyme112
      @onlyme112 2 роки тому +1

      Good point! Hard to believe he's 90.

    • @rs.matr1x
      @rs.matr1x 2 роки тому +1

      Romulan Ale

  • @lawerancelanham
    @lawerancelanham 2 роки тому +73

    He picked the right guy to promote future ticket sales, that's a certainty.

    • @Speedster189
      @Speedster189 2 роки тому

      He didn’t pick anything. Two companies put up the money to fund William shatners experience. Bezos is too greedy to give away a ticket, he’s running a business not a charity. The reason shatner said “what you have given to me”, he’s referring to blue origin being owned by Jeff bezos, and that space x and nasa don’t offer rides to space. That’s why he says I don’t know about those other guys

    • @lawerancelanham
      @lawerancelanham 2 роки тому

      @@Speedster189 you got all critical on a light hearted comment didn't ya?
      He knew when he got that call what he'd do with that. Therefore...he chose the best opportunity to convey that experience.

    • @scottshinbaum1772
      @scottshinbaum1772 2 роки тому

      @@Speedster189 SpaceX literally just completed an all civilian trip to a private customer last month, and also has plans for more private flights...

    • @binshank
      @binshank 2 роки тому

      all I've heard him promote is climate change

  • @richardloader1898
    @richardloader1898 2 роки тому +3

    I'm glad William Shatner made it to space. His emotion is genuine, you can tell. His description of the experience is amazing. When he talks about how thin the Earth's atmosphere is, is quite frankly profound. I could have listened to him for ages. If it wasn't for Star Trek, the original series that is, I'm sure I wouldn't have been an amateur astronomer. I would have loved Carl Sagan to have been able to do this trip into space. Its strange to think that in the not too distant future, these journeys will be so common, they won't even make the news.

  • @justoneman3916
    @justoneman3916 2 роки тому +74

    I’m very happy for William Shatner and his profound personal moment, but really don’t understand why everyone else is looking at it as a captain Kirk moment when in reality this is pure Denny Crane.

    • @debratowns7281
      @debratowns7281 2 роки тому +5

      Nooooo, Denny Crane was all about being Denny Crane. This man was so humbled. He's knows that he just a Will now.

    • @justoneman3916
      @justoneman3916 2 роки тому +3

      @@debratowns7281 I absolutely agree with your comments regarding William Shatner’s personal experience. Where I disagree is with the media comparison with Captain Kirk. Blue Origin is pure Denny Crane.

    • @ms.diva2u22
      @ms.diva2u22 2 роки тому +2

      Exactly

    • @petertalbot5624
      @petertalbot5624 2 роки тому +2

      @@justoneman3916 True: but Denny Crane is more interesting. A perfect example of an ego that fills the planet. Like Bill himself, truthfully.

  • @moletrap2640
    @moletrap2640 2 роки тому +54

    A national treasure, inspired thousands of kids into STEM, well deserved. Congratulations Captain Kirk.

  • @johnnyskinwalker4095
    @johnnyskinwalker4095 2 роки тому +5

    It's perfect to have him being the spokesman and witness of a space exploration. There is nobody better for that role. Captain Kirk keeps making us dream.

  • @The1Manager
    @The1Manager 2 роки тому +8

    I am so happy that he received this present, for all the inspiration for racial, social, science, interpersonal, comedy and everything he has given us throughout his years. Truly seeing him enjoy and awed makes me feel good that he experienced space. I'm glad that he was given what he has given us throughout our lives. Love ya Jim

  • @jasondecharleroy4161
    @jasondecharleroy4161 2 роки тому +10

    To every Star Trek nerd out there (full disclosure: saw ST III in theaters when I was 6), the argument over who was the best Captain has now been permanently laid to rest.

  • @mariaelda6271
    @mariaelda6271 2 роки тому +3

    Tried his best to describe "it" but "it" is beyond words. THAT, MY FRIENDS, IS THE UNIVERSE!

  • @chinouyamale
    @chinouyamale 2 роки тому +18

    The irony of life.Such a lovely gift.

  • @frzngrrl
    @frzngrrl 2 роки тому +4

    "It's so thin." Yes, it is. We have to take much better care of it. Please keep communicating how you felt, Mr. Shatner. We need you to do that.

  • @LuficariusRatspeed
    @LuficariusRatspeed 2 роки тому +11

    They cut off the portion at the end where Shatner said, "But here's the commercial: Everyone needs to experience this." That statement gave me a higher sense of respect for him to acknowledge it was a commercial venture.

    • @starguy2718
      @starguy2718 2 роки тому

      Space tourism is going to be HUGE!

    • @shampoovta
      @shampoovta 2 роки тому +1

      Here is Isaac Asimov and Harlan Ellison debating about Asimov’s prediction space travel would be commercial. ua-cam.com/video/RZvcKB9vQO0/v-deo.html

    • @LuficariusRatspeed
      @LuficariusRatspeed 2 роки тому

      @@shampoovta I love Asimov and Ellison. :)

  • @timmy3822
    @timmy3822 2 роки тому +10

    Godspeed Captain, glad he had a safe journey. I wonder if his thoughts and perspective are different to others because of his age? I mean no disrespect, but at 90 he is no doubt keenly aware of his own mortality, that he has fewer days ahead of him than he's left in the past. His comments on life and death make me think this was an almost spritual experience for him.

  • @MeticulousTechTV
    @MeticulousTechTV 2 роки тому +2

    I can't believe William Shatner is 90 years old! He looks and sounds incredible for his age! So glad he of all people got to go.

  • @AnneLeighton
    @AnneLeighton 2 роки тому +2

    That was beautiful. Shatner is one of the great translators--speaker and writer--of our time.

  • @dandeliondown7920
    @dandeliondown7920 2 роки тому +5

    "I miss the Earth so much, I miss my wife,
    It's lonely out in space
    On such a timeless flight"
    ["Rocket Man"]

  • @moistmush3859
    @moistmush3859 2 роки тому +5

    Respect to Bezos for listening to him. No interruptions. He knew to listen.

    • @g..s..s..
      @g..s..s.. 2 роки тому

      He interuppted him to spray champagne.... It's not shown in this video.

  • @Thundersnowy
    @Thundersnowy 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant, beautiful, poetic words given by William Shatner. I listened live, and I thought... Well there's the poetic quote of the century.
    Amazing.

  • @lavrenzo84
    @lavrenzo84 2 роки тому +2

    after 1000 years from now , this speech will be shown in every school in the all world.

  • @f0ry0u81
    @f0ry0u81 2 роки тому +8

    I hope this experience is one day included with an amazon prime membership.

  • @anhangamirim
    @anhangamirim 2 роки тому +6

    I'm crying of joy. I love that guy, Will.

  • @flyflh
    @flyflh 2 роки тому +2

    There have been a lot of people shot into space but his is the most interesting and unique description I've ever heard.

  • @kirkpagels5785
    @kirkpagels5785 2 роки тому +1

    He nailed it. His description of space and our precious earth, spot on. The viewpoint of an artist not a scientist or jet pilot.

  • @irfaanxlcr8370
    @irfaanxlcr8370 2 роки тому +3

    I'm so happy for him. Me and the Star Trek series brought so much Joy in my life

  • @jmichaelortiz
    @jmichaelortiz 2 роки тому +35

    "The heavens declare the glory of God." Way to go, Captain!

    • @TonyTony-je8tc
      @TonyTony-je8tc 2 роки тому

      God was again all technology and Sienese ! Always ! Read some history

  • @jamesbrent1809
    @jamesbrent1809 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing experience. Found myself recalling Shatner's version of "Rocket Man" and fully expected him to burst into song.

  • @mikeyj990ify
    @mikeyj990ify 2 роки тому +1

    Bill being just bill for once. Pretty cool to see his reaction. Hes so beyond blown away

  • @CF-dv5xk
    @CF-dv5xk 2 роки тому +3

    Can you imagine if we all had a chance to go that life would have so much more meaning and perhaps we could all finally get along? ❤️❤️ Seeing him like this just so 💙💙

  • @lotto88lot
    @lotto88lot 2 роки тому +7

    Congratulations to Captain

  • @dr.robertmackenzie8498
    @dr.robertmackenzie8498 2 роки тому +2

    How wonderful for Mr. Shatner; a gift like no other to a man who has gifted us all with endless talent all these years!

  • @foto21
    @foto21 2 роки тому +1

    So not just an actor, but a poet/writer as well. We need more of those in show biz.
    I half expected him to be acting and be impressed but not that impressed. That a guy with that much life experience was still moved says a lot about the experience. Of course, it is literally - out of body, since the body outside of ours is our planet and atmosphere.

  • @hans4462
    @hans4462 2 роки тому +6

    Huge Star Trek fan here. I was thrilled yesterday to hear about William Shatner going up to space! His words are beautiful about this profound experience, and he was the oldest person to boldly go where no elderly man (90 years old) has gone before! Congratulations Mr. Shatner!

  • @vixarhu3235
    @vixarhu3235 2 роки тому +3

    They edited the clip a few moments before this where Jeff completely ignored what he had to say to pop a Champagne bottle.

  • @Geonious
    @Geonious 2 роки тому +2

    When I went skydiving years ago I felt the same as WS. I couldn't put words to the feelings I had. I can just imagine what my thoughts and feelings would be if I would go 100 times higher!! Congrats on your flight and safe return Mr Shartner.

  • @kcatkcat8364
    @kcatkcat8364 2 роки тому +1

    Bill, you really brought us all back to the most important topic ever- our life on earth, and how precious and fragile it all is.. even though we cannot understand the cosmos or even why we are here...we only need to know that it is our responsibility to protect this beautiful ball in space, this fragile sheath that keeps us all here. After a horrible era of Covid, you gave us all you could possibly say even while you were still overwhelmed by the enormity and unconveyability of the experience. I hope you never recover from this incredible moment too, and I hope I never do either after watching you.

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 2 роки тому +7

    if the Earth is the size of an apple, its atmosphere is just as thick as the apple's skin.

  • @tbob8212
    @tbob8212 2 роки тому +10

    Had to watch his 1978 cover of "Rocket Man" after watching this. He needs to do an encore performance of his version of Rocket Man" :)

    • @AbsentWithoutLeaving
      @AbsentWithoutLeaving 2 роки тому +1

      No. Really...no. He never really does need to do that. Just...no.

    • @tbob8212
      @tbob8212 2 роки тому

      @@AbsentWithoutLeaving lol :)

    • @SuperWolsey
      @SuperWolsey 2 роки тому

      @@AbsentWithoutLeaving oh hush. You know you want it

  • @shadowwolf3577
    @shadowwolf3577 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful speech. Made me tear up seeing him so emotional and moved from the experience, im really happy for him.

  • @alaura3739
    @alaura3739 2 роки тому

    The expression of his experience and his breathlessness as a result really does convey everything. This is the example of awe. He brought me to tears.

  • @stephenspainhour-roth6675
    @stephenspainhour-roth6675 2 роки тому +3

    I was not at all prepared to cry watching this. I love him, always have. I’m so glad Captain Kirk got to experience this.

  • @wandelpassiert8064
    @wandelpassiert8064 2 роки тому +8

    Ageless poet. I can't believe that he's 90. Keep the spirits high, James Tiberius Kirk. Unforgettable moment!!

  • @mattmaxtaylormattmaxtaylor5553
    @mattmaxtaylormattmaxtaylor5553 2 роки тому

    I met Mr Shatner last month at my work. I built up the courage to go up to his car and wave at him untill he rolled down his window getting ready to drive away. I asked him if he was William Shatner and he smiled and said beam me out of here. Getting to meet my hero eye to eye was one great moment in life.

  • @dirkbag22
    @dirkbag22 2 роки тому +2

    90 years young. How overwhelming just to hear about it.

  • @hightreestess
    @hightreestess 2 роки тому +15

    So stoked for Shatner to really get to go to "Space: the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of Shatner. His continuing mission: to explore strange, new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before."! Congratulations Captain Kirk! Cool of Bezos to take the Captain to the real final frontier!

  • @stevenhershman2660
    @stevenhershman2660 2 роки тому +3

    Jeff Benzos came through ! This made my day !

  • @MsMaree
    @MsMaree 2 роки тому +2

    I've always loved William Shatner! I'm so glad he got to experience this.

  • @atamagashock
    @atamagashock 2 роки тому +6

    I love how Jeff is listening so intently, never interrupting Mr Shatner. That’s exactly why he’s has what he has in life