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Walter Koenig (Chekov from Star Trek) Boldly Goes Where He’s Never Gone Before in an Interview!

Walter Koenig (Chekov from Star Trek) Boldly Goes Where He’s Never Gone Before in an Interview! Walter Koenig shares his incredible journey through Hollywood, from landing the role of Chekov in Star Trek to navigating the challenges of typecasting. He recounts his crazy audition for Chekov, and the competitive on-set relationships, particularly with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Walter discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, including working with Ricardo Montalbán as well as Star Trek: The Voyage Home., working with James Caan on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bill Cosby on I Spy, and Christopher Lloyd in acting class and much more! Thank you you for your honesty and openness as well as all the humor in our interview Walter! That's Classic! Merchandise: http://tee.pub/lic/2R57OwHl2tE Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel:    / @thatsclassictv   Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:10 Has the role of Chekov been a blessing or a typecasting curse for Walter? 00:03:59 Did Walter ever get closure with the Chekov character? 00:09:14 Did Walter write an actor's bio of the Chekov character? 00:13:27 Walter tells how he was brought in to audition for the role of Chekov 00:13:52 Walter talks about his role on The Leiutenant with Gene Roddenberry 00:15:54 Walter talks about his part in Mr. Novak 00:16:31 Walter auditioning for Star Trek 00:19:49 Walter tells the funny story of how he found out he got the role of Chekov 00:21:31 Walter tells a hilarious story about getting trying on his wig for the Chekov character 00:23:57 The conflict of sharing a dressing room with George Takei (Sulu) 00:26:11 Walter's first impression of William Shatner 00:28:00 Walter left Star Trek for a month in the Third season 00:29:30 The one time Shatner might have complimented Walter 00:30:07 Leonard Nimoy stayed in character as Mr. Spock all the time 00:31:52 The couple of instances where William Shatner treated Walter as an equal on set 00:34:01 Star Trek 2 and Star Trek 4 fun film chat 00:36:19 The special scene with George Takei as Sulu that never got filmed 00:39:45 Walter writes a novel after Star Trek the TV series is cancelled 00:43:20 Walter talks about the ongoing on set competitiveness of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner 00:45:31 Walter's thoughts about writing a story based on William Shatner's life 00:46:50 Walter disappointment on not being invited to the Russian premiere of Star Trek 4 The Voyage Home 00:49:23 Walter talks about his Russian immigrant parents and his mother's reaction to his role as Chekov 00:53:53 Walter talks about his lengthy chat with Anton Yelchin who played the most recent Chekov before his death 00:58:07 Working with Ricardo Montalban and Paul Winfiield on the Wrath of Khan 01:02:50 Walter looks at the truth in the writing of The Wrath of Khan 01:04:25 Walter tells an awesome story on how they shot the famous Ceti Eel entering his ear 01:08:33 Walter talks about auditioning for Leonard Nimoy and Vic Morrow years before Star Trek 01:10:31 Walter talks about the residuals he has received from Star Trek 01:12:09 Did Walter have a sense of how popular Star Trek was in reruns? 01:13:52 Unbelievable story of a new Star Trek was going to be made but without Walter 01:16:42 Star Wars is released, Star Trek is back! 01:18:46 Walter talks about who he bonded with from the Star Trek cast 01:20:20 Why James Doohan 'Scotty" could be volatile 01:21:23 Spectre of the Gun - Did Chekov die? 01:24:08 Walter talks about the short film is trying to make 01:28:29 Walter tells a fun story of working with James Caan on Alfred Hitchcock Presents 01:31:56 Walter on William Shatner not talking to him while they shot Columbo with Peter Falk 01:36:45 The Questor Tapes with Gene Roddenberry and Mike Farrell 01:38:00 Gene Roddenberry wanted Leonard Nimoy to be the Robot on The Questor Tapes 01:39:00 Fun story from Walter when he worked on I Spy with Robert Culp and Bill Cosby 01:40:50 Hysterical story about Walter on a motorcycle on Ironsides 01:44:57 Really funny story of a mishap playing a fiance' on Gidget 01:47:53 Walter recollection of working on Mannix 01:49:23 Walter tells a crazy story of writing an episode for the TV series, FAMILY 01:57:52 Walter tells a funny story around writing for The Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby 02:05:10 Cher,Sharon Gless and Julie Christie want to do Walter's screenplay 02:11:17 Walter goes back to open the Science building at his alma mater, Grinnel College even though he was terrible in science when he was there 02:20:54 Walter gets psychology degree from UCLA but finds acting 02:24:03 Walter on being in acting class with Christopher Lloyd 02:29:58 What Walter's father wanted him to become