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William Shatner appeared — in costume — during Wednesday night’s “Country Music Association Awards” celebration. However, Shatner had traded in his red Starfleet dress uniform for Star Wars Stormtrooper armor.
The comedic segment went down during the opening segment, as the original James T. Kirk joined hosts Carrie Underwood (whom he referred to as “Carrie Fisher”) and Brad Paisley on stage.
You can watch the clip embedded below.
The next Star Wars film “Episode VII: The Force Awakens” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18.
Trekkie
November 7, 2015 at 4:41 am
I do love a man who is just happy being himself. Long live the King of Scifi