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DeForest Kelley gone...

I'm first by Harry The Hutt	Jun 11th, 1999 03:48:52 PM
To boldly go..
I'm Dead Jim!!!! by Vilos Cohaagen	Jun 11th, 1999 03:49:47 PM
Too bad. He was cool. My favorite line of his "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor not a bricklayer".
Nothing's the same anymore by gboybama	Jun 11th, 1999 04:18:26 PM
The world is a less bright place than it was yesterday. He will be missed.
Oh Shit. by JJ McClure	Jun 11th, 1999 04:22:38 PM
Before this Talk Back descends into some seriously unfunny posthumous bullshit, I want to extend my heartfelt sorrow at this news. At the risk of sounding infantile, I HATE it when people I like die. DeForrest Kelley was amazing.
Farewell Bones. by Clavius	Jun 11th, 1999 04:34:41 PM
First Kubrick, now Kelley, this has been a bad year for seeing personalities I admire pass on. Farewell Dr. McCoy, you will be greatly missed.
We Shall Miss You Much by Meriadoc2	Jun 11th, 1999 04:42:22 PM
I just wanted to say that we shall all miss DeForest Kelley very much. His death is a great tradgedy. i also had to say to Vilos Cohaagen whos just posted that your subject about "I'm Dead Jim" is inappropreate and offensive. i also wanted to say that i will miss his inspiration in my life. Good Bye, Mr. Kelly Mark
Goodbye Bones by dan-E	Jun 11th, 1999 04:48:43 PM
I chuckled when I saw Vilos's topic. Kelley himself commented in an interview how "he's dead Jim" was something he'd say in what felt like every episode, and how funny/ironic it would be if he put "I'm dead Jim" on his headstone. We're all going to miss one of the most colorfull characters in the Star Trek universe. But at least now, he is truly among the stars.
A word to the wise by jeffty	Jun 11th, 1999 05:05:17 PM
Kelley's McCoy was the human heart of the Enterprise bridge. He added a lot to CITY ON THE EDGE... and several other classic episodes. Not to preach, but Mr. Kelley was a heavy smoker for most of his adult life. He looked very frail in his last Trek movie, and especially in his TREKKIES interview.
So your first...who gives a rip by Maagic	Jun 11th, 1999 05:05:51 PM
I bet you're the kind who used to try to get the front seat on the school bus too. WHO CARES!
Meriadoc2 Chill out by Vilos Cohaagen	Jun 11th, 1999 05:22:24 PM
It wasn't meant to be insulting, just using the line he's most famous for. I saw him at a Trek convention years ago saying that he told the others in the cast that if he were killed off in a movie like Spock was, he would say that line before his character died. He was having a good time at his own expense and I suggest you chill out and not be so serious. It's a bad day for Trek fans.
DWD: Significance And Other Things by DwDunphy	Jun 11th, 1999 05:39:34 PM
I've always tried to make a case for the argument that there's a small community of Star Trek fans... Not Trekkers, Trekkies, whatever the heck they're calling themselves today. The fans enjoy the shows, movies, can appreciate them for the occasional great sci-fi storytelling, can rip 'em a new one for just how ridiculously dated some of the shows were, and can appreciate them as entertainment and move on. We're the folks on line at the theatre, ready to see the movies, but more than a little embarassed when some schlub in a costume strolls up giving that goofy hand salute. You want to know why people avoided that recent Trek documentary in droves? Because it's hard to sympathize with a crowd that wants so desperately to find purpose in their lives but can only fill that void with a cult based on a tv show... A Television Program! I'll admit being a bigger Star Wars fan and, as a youth, was an insufferable fanboy about it, so much so that I chased friends away because as they moved into their day-to-day lives, I retreated farther into fantasyland. It was sad and pathetic and that's what rampant fandom represents to me. So what does this have to do with the death of DeForrest Kelly? Simply this. Of all the Trek characters I could ever identify with, it would have to be him. While Kirk over-emoted, Spock was busy pinching everyone in sight, Scotty was jamming things in the warp-drive, Uhura was having an affair with the "Great Bird Of The Sky" and Chekov was offending the Russian-American community with a painful stereotype (LITHUANIANS UNITE!), McCoy stood back and said, "You people are nuts. Life is more important than all of this crap. Jim, cut it out, you hamfisted rugwarmer." McCoy represented for a lot of people the voice of sanity in amongst the goofballs, airheads and spike-eared dingbats. The actor seemed to share the same no-nonsense credo. We'll miss DeForrest Kelly, if only knowing he's not with us... It's one less barrier to Shatner's inevitable canonization in the oncoming Federation Jonestown to come. You'll be missed, dude.
:`( by Eos	Jun 11th, 1999 06:24:36 PM
Hats off, people.
Perhaps your right Vilos by Meriadoc2	Jun 11th, 1999 06:25:40 PM
Perhaps your right Vilos, maybe i should appologise. it is a sad day for all of us, and i am really upset by it. i think it was your use of exclamations that made me think it was an insult. oh well, it is a sad day for us... i am sorry....
He's dead,Jim. by Harry The Hutt	Jun 11th, 1999 06:33:35 PM
Hey Maagic,I was lampooning all those people here who do that.Some people just don't get it.And learn to spell.It's "you're",not "your".Actually I hated to sit up front on the school bus.I liked it in the back. DeForest Kelley will be missed. It's sad to see one of the Little Rascals pass away.May the Force be with you.
Gee. 'I'm dead, Jim.' NEVER would have thought of that one. Sinc by Alexandra DuPont	Jun 11th, 1999 06:39:55 PM
Good heavens, what can you say to a thing like this? Condolences to the Kelley family, first and foremost, followed by a lament: No more reunions of the original cast, ever. Interesting that the most bracing acknowledgements of our own mortality, of the nature of change, come from pop-culture icons. And I always thought James Doohan would go first....
Dammit, Jim! by Peteski	Jun 11th, 1999 06:40:16 PM
He had to go, but I wish he had done it later. He was the only real actor on that show. While Nimoy undersold and Shatner oversold, Kelley was right there being a real person. Dammit. -peteski@spinninghead.com
The Freudian triangle, broken... by Alexandra DuPont	Jun 11th, 1999 06:49:31 PM
It is interesting to note that one of the reasons the Kirk-Spock-Bones trio was so engaging and completely satisfying thematically was because each character represented part of the Freudian triptych (sp?) of a complete human personality. Kirk was ego, acting on the world around him; Spock was superego, offering moral and intellectual counsel; and Bones, with his passion and emotion, represented Id, passion. You'll find this trio in a lot of good pop fiction, actually: Han, Luke and Leia, Picard, Data and Worf... Anyway, to cast it in overdramatic terms, part of a wonderful thematic whole was lost, and "Star Trek" can never be the same. Damn.
rest in peace by Epsilon3	Jun 11th, 1999 07:12:03 PM
RIP, Mr. Kelley. You will be missed.
The man, the myth, the loss... by Pseudo	Jun 11th, 1999 07:16:31 PM
For what it's worth I would like to offer my sincere condolances to Mr. Kelley's family and friends. As a child I was fortunate enough to see DeForest Kelley at a convention, at the time I was dazzled. It has since occured to me that I'd gont expecting to meet Dr. McCoy and had instead come away with much more. I've since then come to look at the performances of Mr. Kelley in Trek and come to the conclusion that, while the writers may have created the dialogue, the man made the part truly come alive. McCoy wouldn't have been as humane a character, so full of passion, and such a consumate doctor (ironic considering that's what Mr. Kelley wanted to be as a child) if those qualities hadn't existed in the actor. Sure, I watch Trek and see Dr. McCoy, but I know there's a hell of a human being up there. On a personal note, those of you pointing fingers and blaming Mr. Kelley's death on his smoking should realize that several million people around the world (if the estimates of Trek's popularity are accurate) are at least stunned or grieving today. Allow us our moment of respect before you smugly start pointing fingers you insensative pricks. Now is not the time, today is not the day for "I told you so's." Pay your respects, don't criticize the voiceless. A saddened, ??Pseudo??
Thanks for the ride Bones by Mitchell	Jun 11th, 1999 07:33:56 PM
DeForest Kelly brought much joy into my life. Star Trek would not have been the same without him. I loved his character and respected the man. While Leonard "Bones" McCoy will never be forgotten, its important to remember Dee for the caring and wonderful man that he was. Thanks for the ride Deforest Kelly, you will be missed.
Deforest captured our hearts and imaginations by Ice	Jun 11th, 1999 07:46:48 PM
I Grew up with the Original Star Trek, Unlike today's younger Generation whose first experience with Star Trek is usually found with the Next Generation Crew. And while I have enjoyed The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and to a lessor extent Voyager, the Orignal Crew will always have a special place in my Heart. Especially the one by the name of DR. Mcoy. Deforest you will be missed more than you could ever know.
DWD: Berseker's Point Is Taken, But... by DwDunphy	Jun 11th, 1999 08:27:16 PM
...Alright, so maybe I placed my soapbox in the wrong town square. Call me admonished. Still, my argument is that I found Kelley's demeanor and character to be above the bizarre surroundings they were placed in. I have nothing against ST fans per se. People should be allowed to like whatever they want and express themselves thusly. I do, however, have a problem with cultish mania, a trait that would likely have been scorned by the character of "Bones" McCoy, but ironically, that character is now all at one with it, outsider stuck on the inside. I hope that there will be dignity for the man's interrment (sp?), and not a freak show. He was an actor who's career was strengthened, and destroyed at the same time, by one singular portrayal, for after Star Trek, he was never really allowed by the industry, or those well-intentioned fans you mentioned, to do anything else. Where's the dignity of that? For his portrayal, DeForrest Kelley became 'Bones' McCoy, whether he liked it or not. At least Shatner has his Tek-Wars, Ben Folds notoriety and Giant Head status. Nimoy has a directing career. All Kelley got post Trek was a throng throwing it back in his face. I'm not trying to be insulting to the fans who liked the movies but were able to diferentiate them from reality. I am furious with those who, for the sake of their mania, irreversibly changed this actor's life.
My few thoughts.. by Green Tentacle	Jun 11th, 1999 09:02:42 PM
I've only recently figured out why TNG movies leave me somewhat cold, and it's because they don't have DeForest Kelley in them. As a 9-year-old who lived each week for Saturday's Star Trek rerun, I always liked Kelley's McCoy best, but I didn't realize why. Now I know that it's because of the reasons DWM mentioned: he's the most like us, and he kept us interested by bringing warmth and color to material that might otherwise alienate the audience. Trek has tried to duplicate this quality since -- in characters like Dr. Pulaski and Lily Sloane -- but there will never be another DeForest Kelley. For me, the Star Trek universe will be a bit more distant without a McCoy in it.
Goodbye by Harris	Jun 11th, 1999 09:54:24 PM
Thanks for the warmth and the humor. Thanks for the love and the life-lessons. Thanks for your talent. I'll never forget you!
An encounter with Dr. McCoy by Fountainhead	Jun 12th, 1999 12:25:38 AM
I had the great pleasure of meeting and interviewing DeForest Kelly at a ST convention in Dallas in the mid-80s. He was a world class guy! He took the time to be patient with me as I searched to ask him questions that he had never been asked before about his career and experiences on ST. I'll always remember his kindness. Without a doubt, we've lost one of our icons today. But, as Spock would say, may Bones always 'Live long and prosper". By the way, I've only seen reaction/comment from Leonard Nimoy so far. Anyway seen comment/reaction from the other Trek cast? If so, where? and what was said? Just curious. Go in Peace, De. You're truly among the stars now!
Star Trek's Greatest by Dino	Jun 12th, 1999 01:29:17 AM
My condolences to De's family (wife and fellow cast members). He was without a doubt one of the best actors of our time and he will be sorely missed. I met this icon at a convention about 6 years ago in New York City. Although his days of signing at conventions were long over, he was nice enough to pose for a picture when he came out of the side door and headed for his limo. He was in a hurry, but was kind enough to stop and smile. Rest in peace De. You will live in our hearts to the 24th century and beyond.
What Trekkers gave De by Scott Bennie	Jun 12th, 1999 02:34:59 AM
I had a chance to meet with DeForest several years ago, and one of the things he told me - with genuine humility - was how awestruck he became when a Trek fan came up to him and told him that they became a doctor because they wete inspired by the McCoy character. I could tell, even in the brief span of hours that our paths crossed, that he was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. My condlences to his friends and family. It's a great loss to Trek, and beyond.
Who's next... by Jerk_Sisko	Jun 12th, 1999 02:47:11 AM
Eerie, I just had a conversation about how Deforest Kelley wasn't looking very healthy on those Sci-Fi channel interviews, and was guessing the order the classic cast will go. It's so scary that within the next ten years we may very well watch them all pass away. My guesses as to the order; 1.) McCoy, 2.) Spock (he isn't looking well either), 3.) Kirk (he's getting up there too), 4.)Scotty (I saw him at a convention, and he's not all there. It was sad.), 5.) Chekov (He had a heart attack just after Star Trek 6, so he can't be that healthy), 6.) Uhura, and last... Sulu! He runs like 5 miles every day, and is in great shape! Sulu probably has plenty of years left in him, soooo... how 'bout a "Star Trek: Excelsior" series?! UPN could certainly use a ratings booster like a show about a classic Trek character...
He was a man, take him for all in all, by DarkBanshee	Jun 12th, 1999 04:41:42 PM
I shall not look upon his like again. Over the years, I have lost my love of Star Trek. I too remember the days of my youth when I would stay up past my bedtime to try and watch reruns of the original series on the local UHF station. Star Trek is what caught my imagination for space and space travel first. I use to draw the starship Enterprise (the one from the movies) on everything. I remember when I was maybe seven or eight, my mom took me to the local Toys R Us to meet De Kelley and George Takei. I still remember meeting this wonderful man. In my high school years, i ended up going to conventions and I learned again how wonderful the people who were part of classic Trek were. It hit me today how final this is. So long as the whole cast was still alive, it still seemed possible that Paramount would make another movie with the original cast. Now, I know it will never happen again. It is such a haunting finale. I have lost something I loved in my youth. We will all miss you, Dr. McCoy. "The word is given - warp speed."
So,it has begun... by Chapaev	Jun 13th, 1999 05:27:43 AM
So,it has begun... I realised that original cast members are getting past it,but I refused to believe that a day like this could come so soon.I think that it's a bit weird when a TV show outlives it's cast.If Voyager doesn't kill Trek,it could still run for years and years and,someday,it could start outliving its fans too.Now,that is really scary... Goodbye,Mr Kelley.The Kirk-Spock-McCoy trio was a delight to watch and you were it's irreplaceable part.Condolances from Russia.Do svidanya,Bones!
DeForest Kelly RIP by m2298	Jun 14th, 1999 07:58:18 PM
As someone who grew up in the '70s "age of syndication", I will always consider the original series, the animated show (with all its limitations) and the first six films (STAR TREK V as a possible exception) as the "real McCoy" STAR TREK. And without a doubt, it was Kelley's McCoy who made the show so much fun. It was he, more than the rather arrogant Kirk, who was the true voice of "humanity" on the show. Furthermore, unlike some other cast members DeForest Kelley remained a gentleman to the end, never publicly attacking Roddenberry or fellow cast members in petty ghost written memoirs. God bless you De, you'll be missed.
Here's To You De'... by The Happy Ninja	Jun 15th, 1999 05:08:42 AM
What a bad week this is... Here I am studying for an University exam, a stressful experience as it is, and then one of my all time favourite movie characters dies. I just couldnt believe it when I saw it on the news. To be honest, when I was young, I couldnt stand Star Trek, I was Star Wars through and through, yet when I grew up, I thought to myself one night "Oh okay, I'll watch it to see what is so good about it", it just happened to be the Next Gen episode, The Best Of Both Worlds, and I was hooked on it ever since. After I reached the stage in life where I could understand what Star Trek was all about, I found that I could really relate to this show. Then I started watching the original series, and I thought "Wow! This is how the people back in the sixties really saw the future". And then there was Bones. Here was a character that was straight forward and simple. He wasnt over emotional like Kirk, nitpicking like Spock, and a didnt hang around like a set decoration like Checkov or Sulu. And I used to think that he was hilarious when he said those things like "Dammit Jim. Im a Doctor, not a Bricklayer" or "Im a Doctor, not an escalator" and so on... And now we see those "Im a Doctor" routines popping up all the time in Voyager now, but the Holo-Doc just doesnt have the same touch as he did, so when you look at it, he was the benchmark for the subtle humour in Star Trek. And it rubbed off too. Like Jim Carrey doing it in Ace Ventura or Beavis and Butthead doing "Im a Doctor too, a Doctor like Bones. Bones! Ive got an injured crewman huh huh huh..." Everybody loves him. But I think its the films that made Bones and Deforest Kelley great. Talking to himself in Star Trek V I thought was funny, or in Star Trek VI when Spock asks him to help perform surgery on a torpedo and replies with a slick "Fasicnating" was a really nice touch. I just want to say to the guy that said that "Im dead Jim" should be on his tombstone that you were not out of line, nor was it inappropriate, I think it captures Kelley's personality, and in a way, he sort if gets the last laugh. I think I will just finish off by quoting a line from Star Trek II. "He's not dead, just as long as we remember him..." So long De'
Star Trek will never be the same by General Kenobi	Jun 15th, 1999 05:52:58 AM
I was deeply saddened when I heard the news about DeForest Kelley. Star Trek has truly lost an icon. I wish to express my condolences to Mr. Kelley's family from a fan. He was truly dedicated to the fans. He was always ready to speak at conventions and he cared about the fans and the influence that Dr. McCoy had on them. Boldly Go my friend we will miss you
Good God by Azurian	Jun 15th, 1999 05:59:25 AM
You're actually guessing at the order the rest of the cast will die? To quote Shatner, GET A LIFE.
Good-bye, Bones by half pint	Jun 15th, 1999 06:56:32 AM
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
A great light extinguished by Arioch2112	Jun 15th, 1999 07:38:14 AM

What the hell? by Deckard2019	Jun 15th, 1999 11:53:06 PM
Wait a minute, it's now almost five days after this was posted and it's the first time I'm hearing about this! Am I just hopelessly out of touch, or what? I consider myself pretty informed when it comes to entertainment, yet this is the first I'm hearing of DeForest Kelley passing away! I can't believe that with how often I'm reading the newspaper, or how frequently the TV is on in our house, that I'm just now hearing about this. I think it's pretty sad that some moron on the shitcom that is "Suddenly Susan" decided to shoot himself and it's front page news, yet someone who has created one of the richest and most memorable characters not just in science fiction, but in all of television passes away, and we hear almost nothing. So long, Mr. Kelley, your fans will remember your work, even if the media doesn't.
Save DeForest Kelly's final performance!!! by JimPierce	Jun 16th, 1999 07:03:25 AM
Yes, that's right. His last perfomance, and as Dr. McCoy at that! Interplay's Secret of Vulcan's Fury is on 'hiatus', meaning waiting to be cancelled. ALL voice talent has already been recorded. Meaning that there's a Dr. McCoy performance we've yet to see/hear. Please post a message to the Starfleet Command forum on Interplay's website in support of this game (SOVF). The Lead Designer of Starfleet Command has assured me that he will pass these notes up to Brian Fargo, CEO of Interplay. Let's not lose De's last hurrah as Dr. McCoy! Jim Here's the url http://feedback.interplay.com/ sfcommand/
Good journeys, De. by GapDragon	Jun 16th, 1999 02:15:24 PM
I am greatly saddened at the passing of DeForest Kelley. He was one of the few people in Hollywood who didn't let it get to his head. He was always a 100% down-to-earth gentleman. How many other Hollywood stars can claim a 55-year marriage? I know his wife Carolyn must be in great pain at this time, and my heart goes out to her. I'd like to share some of my memories of De with all of you... I remember when I first saw De at a convention, he read from a booklet of poetry that he had written. It was touching then, and I'm sure it would be heart-wrenching now. I wish I had some of it to share with you. People often asked De when he was going to write his autobiography, since everyone else on the show had books out. He never seemed to have an interest in publishing memoirs. I always suspected that he was too much of a gentleman to get into the petty politics that plagued the original series cast, and couldn't tell his story without doing so. Recently, I saw the film "Trekkies". De provided one of the most genuinely amusing bits in the film when he shared how a young woman once sent him a marijuana cigarette and an erotic photo of herself. The accompanying note said, "You've turned me on so many times, I thought I would return the favor." He smiled with a sparkle in his eyes and said "I kept that one!" I'll miss that sparkle. The last time I saw De in person was at the TREK:30 convention in Pasadena. The entire original series cast appeared. Tears came to my eyes when Bill, Leonard, and De were on stage, and I suspected that it may be the last time I would ever see them together. Friday my suspicion proved to be true, and I wept again. Farewell, De. We love you and will miss you tremendously. Until we meet again, peace.
Farewell, DeForest by CaptainACT	Jun 18th, 1999 10:41:51 AM
A few years ago I saw DeForest Kelley on TV. He looked very old and worn at the time and I speculated at the time and since that he would be the first of the orignal seven to pass away. Sadly I was correct. Like many others, I grew up watching Star Trek with my father in syndication on Saturday afternoons. It was just so cool. I remember asking my mother when could we take a ride on the Enterprise. Imagine my shock and disappointment when she told me it wasn't real. Truth be told, McCoy wasn't my favorite character on the show (Spock was), but he had a place in my heart just like all the other characters and the series in general. I feel like a part of my history has passed on and it's a sad time. Granted, it's about a week since his death happened, but I'm still dismayed, none the less. Farewell, DeForest. You indirectly made a great contribution to my life, along with Star Trek in general. You will be missed.
He was always my favorite ST actor... by Cuppa Joe	Jun 18th, 1999 10:50:09 PM
I feel real bad that he's dead, and even worse that it took me so long to find out about it. He was always my favorite.
City on the End of Forever by Tangent Z	Jun 19th, 1999 09:01:29 AM
...is on the best of the original series because of this great, great actor and the people who worked with him who never forgot that science fiction is fiction and you gotta remember to tell a story and make is a tale that will touch the human heart. Thank you, Mr. Kelly for touching my heart and reminding me of the good that is in my father and his generation, in spite of all they bitching and moaning and meanness.
My Regrets by Goodgulf	Jun 20th, 1999 10:09:39 AM
First, my condolences to Mr. Kelly's family and friends. A sad time for them as well as the fans. I'm writing this over a week from Dee's passing, and I've read every post that is here. All of you had something special to say from your hearts, and I too want to say a few words too. I want to say not only that I'm saddened at the death of one of my "heroes", but I'm saddened by the fact that I've never met the man. I've never been to a convention. When Star Trek was in its last season, I joined the Air Force. After that I saw very few of the shows. Then, I went to Viet Nam and Star Trek was unimportant. But after 1972 or 73, the old shows started showing up in syndication, and I watched devotedly for several years, unitil I had seen every original show numerous times. And Bjo Timble's Star Trek Welcommittee was in its heyday, and the first Con was overwhelmed by thousands of fans instead of the few hundred they had expected. And I wanted to go to see for myself. But for a while I lived too far away. And when there was a con near me, I was either uninformed or too broke to go. And I'm not the type to wear a costume (no insult intended to those who do), but I thought it would be so NEAT to see the fans and the stars and maybe get an autograph. But I didn't go. I kept putting it off. And now DeForest Kelly is gone. And I regret his passing and I regret that I didn't make a bigger more determined effort to meet him. No more conventions, no more cast reunions, no more movies. No more chances to meet one of my favorite actors. So if there are any of you who have put off going to a convention for various reasons, learn from me. Before my uncle died he told me that the only things he ever regretted were things he DIDN'T do. Get involved with life and do as much as you can, like many of the folks who have posted here. And then you won't have to envy anyone who has gotten an autograph or spoken with one of your favorite stars. Have no regrets when it's your turn to join Bones where ever he may be trekking. Now I don't want you to think that I'm feeling more sorry for myself than I am for Dee's death. That would be far from the truth. But the sadness I feel merely brought home the fact that I've had too many excuses for NOT doing something, and ended up doing NOTHING! But there is time to change. I won't be able to meet Bones, but I can meet others, or at least see them. Yes, I regret not trying harder to meet Deforest Kelly. So I resolve not to have another regret to add to the ones I have already. God Bless you Deforest Kelly.
Meeting Dr. McCoy by Machs Pfennig	Jun 21st, 1999 06:18:46 PM
I had the good fortune to meet DeForest Kelley at a convention a few years ago. He was speaking and taking questions from the audience. When he mentioned his favorite charity, the North Shore Animal League, my hair stood on end: that had been the favorite charity of my beloved grandmother, with whom I watched the original "Star Trek" every Thursday night. Soon I found myself at the audience-questions mike, asking Mr. Kelley if I could present him personally with a check made out to the North Shore Animal League. Mr. Kelley graciously waved me down to the front of the auditorium, accepted the check and shook my hand. What a gentleman. He will be sorely missed.
Bye Bones by jdon	Jun 23rd, 1999 10:40:26 PM
My favorite McCoy moment is in III when Spock's spirit is part of him. He's in the bar trying to get a ship to Genesis and a security officer says "Can I give you a ride home, doctor?" Bones replies "Where's the logic in you offering me a ride home, you idiot!" That mix of vulcan calm and McCoy attitude is still the funniest line in any ST flick.
Thanks for giving us McCoy by DanW	Jun 30th, 1999 05:52:13 PM
I can't imagine our world without a star trek ever existing. I can't even begin to thank DeForest Kelley and all of the others who created star trek. They gave us so much more than just entertainment. When I think of DeForest Kelley I will think of a man who created a picture of the future full of hope and human decency and in so doing gave me and so many others hope for a brighter future.
Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a...... by Wolfpack	Aug 2nd, 2006 08:20:47 AM
...well-trained healthcare professional. Wait a minute.

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