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Above: This first article comes from "Star Trek: Four Generations," a special collector's edition magazine produced by TV Guide, published in spring of 1995.
Although (by the second season, at least) listed in the credits as one of the leads, and his crusty country-doctor one of the show's most beloved characters, Deforrest Kelley was one of the least-interviewed of the cast members. Hence the relative lack of articles in my scrapbook about him, compared to the rest; who were pretty vocal and had plenty of exposure. Kelly seemed a very private individual who was not seeking the limelight as many stars usually do.
Below is a character/actor page from the Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Poster Magazine.
"I wonder what the commissary is serving for lunch today... fried chicken, I hope."
"Pointy-eared hobgoblin thinks he can get the best of me, he's barkin' up the wrong tree."
Below, one of the ads for McCoy's Hamilton Collection commemorative plate, made for the show's 25th anniversary in 1991. Very nice painting by Thomas Blackshear!
Nice publicity photo below, scanned from one of the better calendars of recent years past.
"Hello, Mr. Spock! Over here, it's Christine! Hello?
Oh... he must not have heard me."
"Closer to the camera, you say? How's this?"
Here's to De; a true Southern gentleman, and one of the few cast members beloved and admired by everyone else on the show. One never heard the complaints and sniping, either about him or by him, that characterized some of the other cast. We lift a cold mint julep to you, sir!
This is so cool. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteBtw. is the 2nd from Star "Trek IV: The Voyage Home Official Magazine" or "Star Trek IV: The Poster Magazine"?
ReplyDeleteNice entry. You know, one of these days some uber-trekker with entirely too much money on his hands is going to see your collection and make you and offer you can't refuse. At least you'll still have your scans!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to give a tip of the cyber hat to Mr. Kelley's memory. What a marvellous actor he was, completely underrated and taken for granted, but so naturalistic and believable in so many fantastic situations. Never a line that didn't ring true. I think he may well have been the most talented actor in the troupe.
ReplyDeleteJamie,
ReplyDeleteYou know this stuff better than I do! Good memory, I mis-typed it. I'll correct it right now!
Frederick,
ReplyDeletewell I was just confused because the article says "poster magazine" on bottom right.
And I have the movie magazine which really hasn`t that article inside. So I was confused that there maybe were different movie magazines. ;)
Btw. I love your collection!
Greetings!
I've been enjoying this website for several months now and wanted to comment and thank you. I have all of the "Best of Trek" books you mention, but alas no copies of the fanzine that inspired the name.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to share a brief memory of DeForest Kelly... not mine, but my grandparents'... In the early sixties, my grandparents lived for one year right across the street from Kelly. Pre-Star Trek days, but he was a fairly well-known character actor, mostly appearing in Westerns. My grandparents were always the types to keep to themselves and were happy that way, but that meant that they never went out of their way to meet neighbors. When the time came for them to move, the only neighbor to say goodbye was Kelly, who walked across the street to wish them well and tell them they'd been good neighbors [maybe precisely because they always kept to themselves :-) ]
I always liked that story growing up, and am sad that I never got the chance to tell DeForest Kelly in person. But glad I got the chance to share it here!
Doug,
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty neat! It fits him perfectly; kind but private. I appreciate your comments and taking the time to share it!
I'll raise a glass of peach juice to him because I'm not of legal drinking age.
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