Weekly Blend Interviews Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols is best known for a decade-spanning career in Star Trek as communications officer Uhura. In the role she helped make television history with the first prime-time interracial kiss. Now Nichols is changing her career around with an appearance in the upcoming season of Heroes and a part as the head of a brothel in the independent film Lady Magdalene's. The amazing actress graced us with an interview where we were able to talk with the actress about her new roles and the enduring power of Trek. Listen as she sings, does her best impression of George Takei, and leaves no doubt about why Star Trek has survived and inspired generation after generation.

Special Edition: Nichelle Nichols Interview - Direct Download (25:00 min 11.45 MB)

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