The moment caused some consternation in the upper reaches of the internet before it happened.
It was the 1960s, and many Southern TV stations would likely not approve.
But Shatner insisted on the kiss staying in the show.
If you had not insisted, Maher said…, It would not have gotten done, Shatner admitted.
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How did you fall so fast?
With great precision, Shatner joked, adding that it was just circumstances of life.
Of course, those days are gone for Shatner.
Of the latter, Theres no way out except through technology, Shatner said.
Theres a wave coming.
He added, Theres an element of hope I will cling to.
I dont mind when you say my age, Shatner said.
The panelists beat the war drums for continuing the conflict in Ukraine and stepping up U.S. support.
They also talked about a protest in Dearborn Michigan that featured chants of Death to America.
Maher pushed back on those at the protest who said, The entire system has to go.
No, it doesnt, Maher countered.
I like our system.
Ive always liked America and thought death to it was bad.
Calling something racist doesnt solve the problem, Maher said.
