finally being included is everything to me
Last night, TNG was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 51st Saturn Awards. (The Saturn is the sort of the Oscar for genre movies and television, if you aren’t familiar.)
I have never cared about awards (I think I’ve mentioned that being nominated is more than enough), and I still don’t. I’m not minimizing this, to be clear. It’s fucking awesome. But I didn’t need an award to know that I am part of something special.
Photo via TrekMovie.com
I was standing on the other side of Dorn, until Gates insisted I stand with her. I’m not crying, you’re crying.The thing about last night, though, is that for the first time in almost 30 years, when the TNG cast was recognized and celebrated, I was finally included. (Put another way, I was not deliberately excluded). I got to stand on stage with my TNG family, arm around my Spacemom, while a room of our peers, including people I idolize, cheered for us.
And I got to be part of it. After all these years, that meant everything to me.
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Among other things, I loved the caption for the photo. LOL!
You look sincerely happy. I'm very glad for you.
I still love re-watching TNG when I need a pick me up. That's fantastic for the show and fantastic for you, Wil. Congrats!Where the heck is Frakes, though?
Being included!Well stated. Being part of something fantastic is worth enough. Sometimes recognition does help too.
Loved your turn in TBBT.
Cheers.
Congratulations to you all, and I'm so happy for your inclusion. There's some fantastic Star Trek happening right now, but TNG will always be what I think of first when I think of "Star Trek".
Congratulations WW! You deserve to always be included!
Hi Wil!We are not that far apart in age. When you left TNG I didn't know why and I had always hoped that they were going to bring you back. I have since read your books and I know the story behind all that much better now. I just wanted to let you know, that you were missed and looked for while you were gone.
I am happy to see you were included here, you deserve it.
So happy for the recognition for you and all TNG cast. It is something special and has meant so much to many of us. It definitely deserves to be honored!
I have always admired your acting. You've always left a great impression. The Big Bang Theory did not reflect your true potential; nevertheless, your appearance has its impact and delight.
The endearing character of Sheldon's was captivating. You should have been present in the last episode of the sitcom.