skip to 1:30, that's when the interview actually starts. man, i don't miss tv. they waste soo much time telling you what's "coming up." and then the intro they give him is so sad. they made Data sound miserable. sure, he wanted to be human, but he was a highly-regarded, very successful Starfleet officer. he had many awards, friends, romance, hobbies, his pet kitty. Picard fought for Data's right to be treated as a living being. he had a good life.
They should have put data between two bulkheads on the recut series and have the crew show how little they really cared about data's rights as they walk by and he asks for help through the walls.
You know Star Trek The Next Generation is still the best idea of what the future can be that has come out on TV or in movies. People with Morals, Ethics and a purpose to do go out there. Not the Military Industrial Complex's idea to create war and profit. If the future was half a good as Next Gen then we have something to look forward to.
Problem is, in the ST universe, humanity has grown beyond greed. I don't think this trait will ever be bred out of humanity. Greed is the motivator for the MIC and the most base reason for all wars.
In Star Trek they have replicators to make anything from energy, I can see why ST humans are less greedy. So if tech is always improving, then the potential is there irl.
+Imaanyi young? In 1994 he was already 45 years old (born 1949). Older than me today, an still 2 months older than my father. But the video quality is so bad that you can't see his white hairs very good. But ok, compared to today he was young, true. ^^ But who thought, that this Data that we seen in the first TNG Episode is already 38 years old? I thought he is max. around 30.
45 IS young! And 1994 was 22 years ago, a time where babies become grown ups. So yes, I know what I'm talking about when I say he was young. My father is already 77 and still knows how to have fun like a child. Same with my brother and me, and we're both in our late 30's. So my definition about age probably is a bit different to yours. If you want to declare yourself as "old", it's your good right. For me, calling people "old" starts at maybe 65 to 70. And Brent Spiner looked a lot younger than he actually was, indeed. =)
Yeah, we have a different definition about age, my definition is more in form of the lifespan, not the age of the mind itself. When I watch for example younger interviews with Patrick Stewart, than he is younger in his mind than myself, but in his lifespan he is (sadly) "very" old. *sadly because he is my favorite Actor and my "the one people in your life that you want to meet and talk with".
Imaanyi -- I remember 1994 so well. It was a helluva year, wasn't it? Life was so much simpler then, too. I truly miss it. Join me, and we will go back to that magical time together!
i notice all these awkward questions that she is asking Brent, and stating that he isn't a sci-fi fan and the last cast member to sign on to the movie. are they trying to destroy his chances after only just leaving star trek, why is she trying to make it as uncomfortable as possible, shows how great Brent is, remained cool as a cucumber and answered honestly for each stupid question, todays actors would have walked out on those
I can't believe it has been 7 years since 2004 and that was a decade after this... First Contact and even Generations seem like they were in theaters only yesterday. Brent looks so young.
Spiner is such a troll of the comedic type. Being a coworker of his must have been great. I’d be like ugh is he gonna get me today or is it gonna be someone else? I bet he played practical jokes often, but as a guy who plays a character who doesn’t understand humour he probably understands humour better than anyone else in the cast. Watching the bloopers of TNG I wonder how they got any work done.
I love his eyes and his hair. He is so beautiful and so attractive, it makes my whole body tremble. Too bad the quality of the video isn't that great.:(
That lady must have watched All Good Things & got his rank wrong because Data was never a Lieutenant! He was a Lieutenant Commander. The glitch in All Good Things was he was wearing a Lt uniform in the flashback scenes to Farpoint.
This must be the cutest interview I've ever seen of Brent:) Look at the way he smiles all the time; with a twinkle in his eyes. I love his hair; is there a touch of gray? Or does it appear to be gray? It looks very distinguished anyway. He sure is handsome and very sexy:D
He is sexy, even when he's trying to answer the questions that they're not giving him enough time to answer! Even through all that he still remains hot! He is still my favorite actor! ❤ WE LOVE YOU BRENT SPINER!!💋❤
Why is everyone criticizing the interviewer? She gave a fine interview. She wasn't cutting him off at all, Mr Spiner clearly wasn't too talkative that particular morning and only gave brief answers. She was just keeping the interview moving forward, especially as they only had 3 minutes to cover a range of topics. As for her tough questions, I like tough questions.
Yeah, sadly I think you're right. Unfortunately I think television is changing in such a way that shows like Star Trek and a lot of TV from the 80's and 90's wouldn't get made now cause it wouldn't get enough of an audience. Entertainment seems to be in a bit of a transitional period where no one medium is dominant and the old ways I grew up with are going out of fashion. Who knows what's going to be the big thing in 10 / 20 years time.
I can never work out why they didn't do more TNG movies. Only three seems like selling it short but maybe the demand wasn't there so much as it was for the Star Trek TOS cast? They certainly never took DS9 or Voyager to the big screen though Jayneway made a cameo appearance in First Contact or Insurection, I forget which
@Googlagahummike I was born the YEAR TNG came out so for me it was.... 1994, Brent Spiner, age 45 and brilliant actor. 1994, me, age 7, absolutely in love with Commander Data and watching the first reruns of the show. But still just a little too young. I could have stood to be born a generation earlier. xD
That comment is confusing to me, 90s television was terrible wasnt it? Maybe I am spoiled since I only watch the best shows when I want, as many episodes in a row that I want and with no commercials.
Imagine getting 8, 9 or 10+ seasons of TNG... just the mere thought gives me goosebumps. It could have gone on for a long time... even Voyager got 7 seasons.. I think they should never have made Voyager and used their resources and ideas on TNG instead.. as for Deep Space Nine it was a better than Voyager, but I could never really get into it and I think they should have used the best stuff and ideas from that show and continued TNG instead.
This is the most sedate I've ever seen Brent. He's a very talented actor. I never liked the Data make-up - the yellow eyes and silver shiny tin man make-up, though I get they wanted to create a distinct look.
DSN had a more "homely" attitude, a mix of a soap opera and Star Trek but with all the good soap opera bits (continuity, interesting recurring characters, evolving friendships, etc.). TNG became better and better as the series went on and yeah, Voyager paled badly in comparison and 7 of 9 was probably the only reason why it wasn't shut down.
My left ear enjoyed this video.
My left testicular appendage performed in an acceptable manner during this video
I only ever listen to videos with my left earphone so it sounded normal to me.
hahahhaa me too
The right side of my brain noticed
skip to 1:30, that's when the interview actually starts. man, i don't miss tv. they waste soo much time telling you what's "coming up." and then the intro they give him is so sad. they made Data sound miserable. sure, he wanted to be human, but he was a highly-regarded, very successful Starfleet officer. he had many awards, friends, romance, hobbies, his pet kitty. Picard fought for Data's right to be treated as a living being. he had a good life.
They should have put data between two bulkheads on the recut series and have the crew show how little they really cared about data's rights as they walk by and he asks for help through the walls.
Thanks.
thank you Buddy
You don't trick me. Lore
LOL
he's slick
lol haha XD
Lore pretending to be Brent Spiner ... nice try.
Or is it... Soong? Noonian?
Cold Equations ftw. Great trilogy.
I love how the first 75 seconds of this is just the show announcing him in various ways
Make that 140.
he makes my heart pound
He makes the left side of the heart pound
In this interview, he reminds me so much of his character "Lore". So much like "Data", just sassier. Lol
You know Star Trek The Next Generation is still the best idea of what the future can be that has come out on TV or in movies. People with Morals, Ethics and a purpose to do go out there. Not the Military Industrial Complex's idea to create war and profit. If the future was half a good as Next Gen then we have something to look forward to.
tru
Problem is, in the ST universe, humanity has grown beyond greed. I don't think this trait will ever be bred out of humanity. Greed is the motivator for the MIC and the most base reason for all wars.
In Star Trek they have replicators to make anything from energy, I can see why ST humans are less greedy. So if tech is always improving, then the potential is there irl.
If the future IS half as good. “Was” means it already happened.
Good ol' 90's.
Life was simpler and easier back then.
@@rake483 Perhaps in some ways. Every generation has their eases and difficulties.
Will she ever let him answer? You can see there was so much more he wanted to say but the morning tv show format wouldn't allow it.
Nermin Kekic, I can't stand ths British accent, it sounds phony.
What an amazingly in-depth interview. I really learned so much!
My left ear really enjoyed this.
Man, Good morning America was terrible at giving interviews back then.
+jdestef
Lucky us we have Fox news, today!
Oh, wait...
They still are
At least the hosts were heterosexual.
He was so young...and a good looking man as well. Just that interview was rubbish. Poor Mr. Spiner. ^^
+Imaanyi young? In 1994 he was already 45 years old (born 1949). Older than me today, an still 2 months older than my father. But the video quality is so bad that you can't see his white hairs very good. But ok, compared to today he was young, true. ^^
But who thought, that this Data that we seen in the first TNG Episode is already 38 years old? I thought he is max. around 30.
45 IS young! And 1994 was 22 years ago, a time where babies become grown ups. So yes, I know what I'm talking about when I say he was young. My father is already 77 and still knows how to have fun like a child. Same with my brother and me, and we're both in our late 30's. So my definition about age probably is a bit different to yours. If you want to declare yourself as "old", it's your good right. For me, calling people "old" starts at maybe 65 to 70.
And Brent Spiner looked a lot younger than he actually was, indeed. =)
Yeah, we have a different definition about age, my definition is more in form of the lifespan, not the age of the mind itself. When I watch for example younger interviews with Patrick Stewart, than he is younger in his mind than myself, but in his lifespan he is (sadly) "very" old.
*sadly because he is my favorite Actor and my "the one people in your life that you want to meet and talk with".
Imaanyi -- I remember 1994 so well. It was a helluva year, wasn't it? Life was so much simpler then, too. I truly miss it. Join me, and we will go back to that magical time together!
You looked so young and good looking as well I can see.
i notice all these awkward questions that she is asking Brent, and stating that he isn't a sci-fi fan and the last cast member to sign on to the movie. are they trying to destroy his chances after only just leaving star trek, why is she trying to make it as uncomfortable as possible, shows how great Brent is, remained cool as a cucumber and answered honestly for each stupid question, todays actors would have walked out on those
I can't believe it has been 7 years since 2004 and that was a decade after this... First Contact and even Generations seem like they were in theaters only yesterday. Brent looks so young.
You posted this 11 years ago.
Spiner is such a troll of the comedic type. Being a coworker of his must have been great. I’d be like ugh is he gonna get me today or is it gonna be someone else? I bet he played practical jokes often, but as a guy who plays a character who doesn’t understand humour he probably understands humour better than anyone else in the cast. Watching the bloopers of TNG I wonder how they got any work done.
I couldn't tolerate the American morning TV long enough to see Brent
My left ear enjoyed this
I love his eyes and his hair. He is so beautiful and so attractive, it makes my whole body tremble.
Too bad the quality of the video isn't that great.:(
Relax. He ain't all that.
A man of many talents!
such a watse brent spinner is exceptional and completely wasted with what they give him. Hes a classical actor with exceptional talent
my left ear loved this
The sound isnt working on this video but it does for all other RUclips vids. What's up?
check the youtube volume sometimes that goes down
wow the times have changed....
thanks
It's so nostalgic seeing old 90s style intro graphics.
I don't remember 1994 looking so much like shit...
The TNG episodes look so ultra modern compared to the tv appearances from the cast from the same time.
ya same here, I remember me looking like shit, but I thought TV looked cool,
It called VHS tapes.
I wouldn't be able to bite my tongue as well if a woman relegated my acting career to gold powder on live television.
omg he must have loved that setting with the flowers
Wow, time moves quickly.
OPEN SESAMEEEE
I can't wait to watch that movie. o 3 o
I'd recognise his smile anywhere though.
I remember the last episode like it was yesterday. =(
That lady must have watched All Good Things & got his rank wrong because Data was never a Lieutenant! He was a Lieutenant Commander. The glitch in All Good Things was he was wearing a Lt uniform in the flashback scenes to Farpoint.
Scenes of Farpoint. She probably just though she could abbreviate it without knowing that makes it a completely different rank.
This must be the cutest interview I've ever seen of Brent:) Look at the way he smiles all the time; with a twinkle in his eyes.
I love his hair; is there a touch of gray? Or does it appear to be gray? It looks very distinguished anyway.
He sure is handsome and very sexy:D
He is sexy, even when he's trying to answer the questions that they're not giving him enough time to answer! Even through all that he still remains hot! He is still my favorite actor! ❤
WE LOVE YOU BRENT SPINER!!💋❤
Good looking fellow in reality
I met him in person at San Antonio Comic-Con 2011! 8D
Humor! I love it! 😂
My God! ... He looks just like Data!!
Neil Vance, well, what did you expect?
He sounds just like data too!
A week from this Wednesday it will be Wednesday the 16th!
let the man talk!
Is the sound track damaged? Or is it just me?
+jmacleve
It's just you
its a vhs recording..of course the sounds got background static
This guy was phenomenal in 'Dude, where's my car?'
I am so old...
Picard and Riker were cool, but Worf and Data were KOOL !!!!!!???
Love his "Fresh Hell" series here on you tube!
Why is everyone criticizing the interviewer? She gave a fine interview. She wasn't cutting him off at all, Mr Spiner clearly wasn't too talkative that particular morning and only gave brief answers. She was just keeping the interview moving forward, especially as they only had 3 minutes to cover a range of topics. As for her tough questions, I like tough questions.
These are not tough questions; they are stupid questions! The whole thing is cringe-worthy.
negative, awkward, uncomfortable questions, after a depressing introduction, for sure. Brent handled it with such class, he's a real pro :)
Best Science fiction tv show of all time, but I do like Voyager, ds9, Enterprise, and Discovery..of course the Original series, but TNG the best
What was the Incident?
I like the way La Forge looks
Who Walter Coenig or Anton Yelchin?
" Make it so "
Wow, he's so sweet in here. OMG, get those white socks!
Oh god.....he looks juste like Lore when he smiles....
What I loved about generations was that both new and old were in same film. I just wished they hadn't killed kirk off tho
"When you talk to them, don't act like the show is well accepted by people who get it - they aren't ready for that."
1:19 there I just saved you one minute of your life you'll never get back.
@MrClone501st and thursday will be november 17th, also like 1994!
which was?
God she was obnoxious but he was lovely as usual. And goodness gracious he looks SO handsome 😳😍💕
Duh, it's almost 20 years later lol
Sorry, I meant 5 ST:TFF The one Shatner directed.
Yeah, sadly I think you're right. Unfortunately I think television is changing in such a way that shows like Star Trek and a lot of TV from the 80's and 90's wouldn't get made now cause it wouldn't get enough of an audience. Entertainment seems to be in a bit of a transitional period where no one medium is dominant and the old ways I grew up with are going out of fashion. Who knows what's going to be the big thing in 10 / 20 years time.
I can never work out why they didn't do more TNG movies. Only three seems like selling it short but maybe the demand wasn't there so much as it was for the Star Trek TOS cast? They certainly never took DS9 or Voyager to the big screen though Jayneway made a cameo appearance in First Contact or Insurection, I forget which
I have a horrible crush on brent spiner
@Googlagahummike I was born the YEAR TNG came out so for me it was....
1994, Brent Spiner, age 45 and brilliant actor.
1994, me, age 7, absolutely in love with Commander Data and watching the first reruns of the show.
But still just a little too young. I could have stood to be born a generation earlier. xD
Interviewer doesn't seem to know who Data is
@vintagevideogamegeek Yeah I kno RIGHT? The Lens of Time and all...
She misses the profile joke. Brent Spiner looks great here. What a cute sexy man! What a smile!
That comment is confusing to me, 90s television was terrible wasnt it?
Maybe I am spoiled since I only watch the best shows when I want, as many episodes in a row that I want and with no commercials.
I was hoping to see "The Incident"...
interview starts at 2:20
Geez that was sanitized.
Brent Spiner seemed a little tired of the whole press junket thing...must have been the last leg.
_I never said all actors are cattle; what I said was all actors should be treated like cattle._
~ Alfred Hitchcock
@creaturanoctis you said it all girl...*snap-snap* Adorable...huggily adorable.
Imagine getting 8, 9 or 10+ seasons of TNG... just the mere thought gives me goosebumps. It could have gone on for a long time... even Voyager got 7 seasons.. I think they should never have made Voyager and used their resources and ideas on TNG instead.. as for Deep Space Nine it was a better than Voyager, but I could never really get into it and I think they should have used the best stuff and ideas from that show and continued TNG instead.
36 and half past the hour? What a strange way to relate to the time
@Vulcans101 I thought he died to protect the Enterprise from that super radioactive green mist.
actually he also played well later in "Star Trek: Generations" when he played the mad creator of transgenic human
@OfficialTribe sure is a shame. while TNG was a great show it kinda ruined some of the actors possible careers.
the past is entertaining
He isn't old and bitter he just is a bit more witty
Denise Crosby thought she was going to become a star in her own right. Problem is, it helps if you can act.
Nemesis, There's going to be a Star Trek:Renegades coming in 2014, and guess who's coming back? Pavel Checkov!
Brent Spiner sounds like Patrick Batement from American Psycho.
This is the most sedate I've ever seen Brent. He's a very talented actor. I never liked the Data make-up - the yellow eyes and silver shiny tin man make-up, though I get they wanted to create a distinct look.
He was/is a good looking guy. No homo.
Definitly! One still can watch NG and still credible, actually is more credible than deep space nine
since when did Data wear gold powder she must be confusing him with Goldust
Am I the only one who sees Patrick Bateman in Brent Spiner?
I mean... "you know" is so 20th century! I mean, I mean it! Sic transit Data ....
She didn't get most of his jokes. This was hilarious.
DSN had a more "homely" attitude, a mix of a soap opera and Star Trek but with all the good soap opera bits (continuity, interesting recurring characters, evolving friendships, etc.). TNG became better and better as the series went on and yeah, Voyager paled badly in comparison and 7 of 9 was probably the only reason why it wasn't shut down.
LORE?!
Heh-heh! I hear that!
White socks???
Data is human after all! :))
Awwww you got mad.So cute.Are you gonna cry , do you wish me to call you mommy , she is here.In my BED.
Oh god, I'm glad I didn't see that. Love Brent and TNG, but I can't handle a polarity reversal before I've had my redbull.