Leonard Nimoy - Archive Interview Part 5 of 8

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Actor/Director Leonard Nimoy described his early career as an actor on such programs as Dragnet and Danger. He then went on to talk about his starring role on Star Trek as Mr. Spock and his later role on Mission: Impossible. He spoke about his directing career which began with an assignment on Rod Serling's Night Gallery. He also talked about his work on his many television films including A Woman Called Golda and Never Forget.

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[604kryptonian]

Fascinating.....

[brenbaroque]

This is the best discussion and explanation of Spock and the Star Trek premise I have ever heard, thanks Leonard!

[jar0fdirt63]

funny he used 47 as an example for the book page.........fascinating

[sondano]

the question is why did they assume that the South was that stupid? could it be because they were indeed that stupid?

[Kabutopuppy]

_\ \/ /  woot WOOT spock pwns

[sondano]

Inver associated Vulcans with any theological figure so I must be logical

[intermender]

what amazing and delightful insights. It's possible we have Harry Belefonte to thank for the key to Spock's emerging character (coupled with Mr Nimoy's marvellous conscienciousness and observant mind of course, I don't think many people would have picked up on that 'lesson'). I never would have guessed it.

[jhozae]

ditto

[avapepper]

Indeed.

Great interview! LONG interview! Thanks so much for putting this up. Never seen him talk so candidly about his life as an actor, and his life in general. He's a great storyteller, so many great bits, like the Bellafonte inspiration.

Or never having a job that lasted more than two weeks before landing Star Trek. In his late 30's. That's some sort of patience.

He is so...cool!

[thevarrior]

What a great insight. I'm incredibly impressed.

I laughed at the whole "his ears looked satanic" thing. Wow.

[JonnyFlash80]

I was thinking the exact same thing Voolu. Isn't it possible to get tapes that are longer than 30 minutes?