Club Random with Bill Maher

William Shatner | Club Random with Bill Maher

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Nov 17, 2024
William Shatner, the iconic actor known for his role as Captain Kirk, joins for a lively conversation. They humorously speculate on how Shatner's distinct speech would sound in intimate moments. The duo tackles serious issues like the floating garbage in oceans and the lack of environmental discourse in elections. They reminisce about missed Hollywood parties, and Shatner shares wild Amsterdam experiences. The episode concludes with lighthearted reflections on aging, including the joys of grooming challenges like toenail clipping.
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ANECDOTE

Impressions of an Impression

  • Impressions of William Shatner often stem from early impersonations, like Will Jordan's Ed Sullivan.
  • These impressions become so ingrained that subsequent impersonators copy the impression, not the original.
INSIGHT

Trump Fatigue

  • Bill Maher expresses his frustration with Donald Trump's potential return to the presidency.
  • Having exhausted his Trump-related jokes, he craves new political material and characters.
INSIGHT

Irreversible Damage

  • William Shatner emphasizes the urgency of addressing global warming.
  • He argues that lost time fighting climate change is irretrievable, unlike reversible policy changes.
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