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Nimoy Directed & Starred in Shatner's Cop Drama
15 Mar
Summary
- Nimoy directed one 'T.J. Hooker' episode.
- Nimoy guest-starred in another 'T.J. Hooker' episode.
- The actors reunited on Shatner's 1980s cop series.
William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, famed for their roles as Captain Kirk and Spock in the original "Star Trek," extended their creative partnership beyond the iconic sci-fi series. Nimoy significantly contributed to Shatner's popular 1980s cop drama, "T.J. Hooker."
Nimoy directed the fourteenth episode of "T.J. Hooker's" second season, titled "The Decoy." This episode, which aired in January 1983, centered on a scheme to apprehend a serial killer using Heather Locklear's character as bait.
Furthermore, Nimoy took on a guest-starring role in the sixteenth episode, "Vengeance Is Mine," which aired in February 1983. This appearance was part of an agreement that allowed him to direct an episode, highlighting their continued collaboration.
