- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (2 Dec 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671520563
- ISBN-13: 978-0671520564
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Montgomery Scott, the endlessly resourceful chief engineer of the "Starship Enterprise" TM, has been a familiar presence in our collective imagination for over three decades. All around the world, everyone knows "Scotty" -- but far fewer know the true story of actor James Doohan, who has brought Starfleet's legendary "miracle worker" to life for three seasons on television and in seven major motion pictures. Here at last are all the colorful details of Doohan's life and times, including:
How war hero Jimmy Doohan charged the beach at Normandy on D-Day, and how World War II left its mark on him forever.
How Doohan landed the part of Scotty on the classic "Star Trek" television series, and how the character acquired an accent.
Memories of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and all of the original crew of the "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM, and the feuds and friendships that formed among them.
How Doohan made his peace with "Star Trek: The Next Generation" ® -- and brought Scotty back to television for one very special episode.
The long and affectionate bond between Doohan and generations of Trek fans -- and how "Star Trek" brought true love into Doohan's life.
"Beam Me Up, Scotty" is an entertaining and indispensable look at the unforgettable personality behind one of the twentieth century's most enduring icons.
How war hero Jimmy Doohan charged the beach at Normandy on D-Day, and how World War II left its mark on him forever.
How Doohan landed the part of Scotty on the classic "Star Trek" television series, and how the character acquired an accent.
Memories of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and all of the original crew of the "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM, and the feuds and friendships that formed among them.
How Doohan made his peace with "Star Trek: The Next Generation" ® -- and brought Scotty back to television for one very special episode.
The long and affectionate bond between Doohan and generations of Trek fans -- and how "Star Trek" brought true love into Doohan's life.
"Beam Me Up, Scotty" is an entertaining and indispensable look at the unforgettable personality behind one of the twentieth century's most enduring icons.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I have always been a fan of James Doohan, and this book does an excellent job telling his story. His involvement in D-Day, the early acting jobs, his struggle with his father, and of course his involvement with Star Trek. Doohan is also very candid in his feelings (both good and bad) for his fellow Trek castmates, and on the "new" Star Trek. If you are a fan of Star Trek, pick this book up. You won't be disappointed.
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This is a great read the Late James Doohan gives an emotional insight from childhood to the end of Star Trek and conventions
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The latest addition to the library of "Star Trek" cast memoirs is undeniably the worst. A more appropriate title would be "Unemployed Except for Star Trek." Were this account of bit parts and waiting for Godot (i.e., the Big Break) written with honesty, introspection, and wit, a story of a struggling, largely unsuccessful actor could make interesting reading. Unfortunately, Doohan seems oblivious to the fact that "Trek" was his Big Break; his lack of acting ability and his penchant for bad accents precluded his capitalizing on it. His acting was not good enough to transcend the stereotype and subsequent caricatures of him. Yet Doohan the Great Artiste berates us all for failing to recognize his theatrical genius. Throughout the book he sounds either like a spoiled brat or a pretentious video store clerk. And he needed a co-writer to do it! Sheesh. One would think that Jon Lovitz modeled his "Master Thespian" parody after Doohan -- this book is that bad. As a fan of the original "Trek," I feel this book insulted my intelligence.
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