George Takei

In his nearly three-hour interview, George Takei talks about his earliest years, defined by his placement in Japanese internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He speaks of his entrance into acting, which included guest appearances on the anthology series Playhouse 90 and The Twilight Zone. He then details the role for which he is most well-known, that of "Mr. Sulu" on the original Star Trek. He describes getting cast on the series, recalls working with his co-stars, and talks of notable episodes. He also comments on the worldwide endurance of the series and describes his appearances at Star Trek conventions. He mentions other television guest appearances he has made through the years, including one on 3rd Rock From the Sun. B-roll consists of several photos from Star Trek, and individual photos from The Twilight Zone, Kissinger and Nixon (telefilm), Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (feature film), and Star Trek: Voyager. Melody Chen conducted the interview on October 27, 2004 in Los Angeles, CA.