TAKE A TREK THROUGH A STARRY GALAXY.Byline: Keith Marder Daily News Television Writer Because of all of the writing, rewriting, taping and dumping, Ted Danson's new sitcom, ``Ink,'' won't be unveiled until Oct. 21, but his fans can see him sooner. Danson will be the host of ``Star Trek  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. : 30 Years and Beyond,'' at 8 p.m. Sunday. The benefit gala will be broadcast live on UPN UPN User Principal Name (Microsoft Windows 2000)UPN United Paramount Network UPN Unión del Pueblo Navarro (Navarrese People Union) UPN Umgekehrte Polnische Notation (Channel 13). Tickets for the dinner cost $500 and can be purchased by calling Jackie Frame Management at (213) 466-8977. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Oceans Campaign, Communities in Schools and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights, on behalf of the Permanent Charities of the Entertainment Industries. It's a tribute along the lines of the Kennedy Center Honors The Kennedy Center Honors are held to be the highlight event in the cultural life of the United States. The idea was the brainchild of George Stevens, Jr. (who remains involved), and he and his partner, the late Nick Vanoff, put together the first event, launching it in 1978. . In the 30-year retrospective, there will be clips, comic sketches, musical sketches and the possibility that an astronaut will show up to indoctrinate in·doc·tri·nate tr.v. in·doc·tri·nat·ed, in·doc·tri·nat·ing, in·doc·tri·nates 1. To instruct in a body of doctrine or principles. 2. the crews. Many celebrities, from all four ``Star Trek'' casts and others, are expected to attend. Some of the non-Trekkies on the list are Hank Azaria Hank Albert Azaria (born April 25, 1964 in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, United States) is an American actor, director, comedian and voice artist. He is most famous for his long-running career as one of the main voice actors on the animated television series The Simpsons. , Christine Baranski Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an Emmy and Tony Award winning American actress. Biography Personal life Baranski was born in Buffalo, New York to Virginia (née Mazerowski) and Lucien Baranski, who edited a Polish-language newspaper. , Daniel Benzali, Pierce Brosnan, Joan Collins, Kenny G, Gene Hackman, Helen Hunt, Christine Lahti, John Larroquette, Sharon Lawrence, Helen Mirren, Jane Seymour, Mary Steenburgen and Ben Stiller. ``Trek'' cast members expected are Rene Auberjonois, Robert Beltran, Avery Brooks, LeVar Burton, Roxann Dawson, James Doohan, Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, Jonathan Frakes, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, Jennifer Lien, Cirroc Lofton, Gates McFadden, Robert Duncan McNeil, Colm Meaney, Kate Mulgrew, Nichelle Nichols, Ethan Philips, Robert Picardo, Tim Russ, William Shatner, Armin Shimerman, Alexander Siddig, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, George Takei, Nana Visitor and Garrett Wang. Sorry, Spock fans, Leonard Nimoy wasn't on the list. He is in Egypt directing a movie. |
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