6 posts and columns on William Shatner

You’re Dead, Jim: Priceline Kills Off Shatner’s “Negotiator”

in Commerce on January 23 at 2:11 pm PT

Priceline is retiring William Shatner’s role as a celebrity spokesman after 14 years as it moves to turn consumer attention to its fixed-price hotel inventory.
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Thank William Shatner as Priceline's Stock Price Negotiates a Five-Year High

in Commerce on February 15, 2011 at 11:09 am PT

As Priceline trades at five-year highs today, and shares nearly triple in value over the past year alone, the company re-ups on its advertising campaign with William Shatner–a.k.a. “the Price Negotiator.”

Viral Video: Shatner and Web Singing Sensation Have a Total Eclipse of the Heart

in News on April 22, 2010 at 12:34 am PT

Here is yet another classic talk-sing video of actor William Shatner. He’s in a duet with Taiwanese singer Lin Yu Chun, aired on the “Lopez Tonight” television show last night. Lin became well known after a video of his wowza performance on a Taiwanese talent show, singing “I Will Always Love You” in Whitney Houston style, garnered more than 12 million views on YouTube.

Viral Video: Shatner-Palin in Ironic Autobiography Duel

in News on December 13, 2009 at 9:17 am PT

Here’s a video clip from NBC’s “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” Friday night, which featured a mock dramatic book-reading duel between “Star Trek” legend and “master thespian” William Shatner and former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin. Shatner, who is well known for his jazz-backed, beat-style readings, has been mocking Palin on the television show. After his recent reading, Palin returned the favor with her own bongo-fueled interpretation of Shatner’s “Up Till Now.”
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Viral Video: "Rocket Man" Shatner Channels "Maverick" Palin (Watch Out, Tina Fey!)

in News on July 29, 2009 at 2:53 am PT

In a genius pairing of subject and artist, here is the best online viral video this week from Conan O’Brien’s “Tonight Show,” featuring actor William Shatner reciting outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s recent farewell speech verbatim. You simply can’t make this stuff up.
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