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| Leonard Nimoy |
Every person
is in search of something, whether it is glasses, car keys, a library
book. Searching for something can be
applied for such simple items as these, or for something much grander, elusive,
possible or impossible.
This leads
to a television show narrated by Leonard Nimoy, “In Search of….” where Nimoy (with
his recognizable voice) leads the viewers through history.
"Before we unlock the future we must find the keys to the past. I am Leonard Nimoy. Join me and open the door to the Ancient Mysteries beginning now.
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| Wandering Trader |
Then he shares the histories of Pompeii, the Pyramids, Camelot, Astrology, the Vikings, Atlantis, Macchu Picchu, Blood and honor at the first Olympics, Blood and treasure in Peru...the list is long and engaging.
What amazed me is, of course the list of fascinating events and place, but also Leonard Nimor himself. Where does an actor go or what does he do after being known for a SyFy show that establishes a genre new to viewers?
Nimoy did act on stage successfully and in various television shows, but it is his voice, so recognizable and enigmatic. Just with his voice, viewers are grabbed to watch long (sometimes) episodes about the mysteries that captured others, including myself.
Live long and prosper!
Hmmmmm....that's not logical.
ReplyDeleteLogic is hard to instill.
DeleteI agree. There are many actors that have that voice but none quite as connected to one show as Mr Nimoy is.
ReplyDeleteOnce you hear his voice, you know it is Mr. Nimoy. Also, there are Patrick Stewart and Morgan Freeman.
DeleteHim and Morgan Freeman sure have voices that one can instantly recognize
ReplyDeleteGood actors with voices such as these continue to work long after the wrinkles start.
DeleteHe's the perfect voice to narrate something like that!
ReplyDeleteIn Search Of...a continuation of a theme.
DeleteHis is the voice everyone recognizes immediately - and likes.
ReplyDeleteHis voice puts a quality stamp on the project.
DeleteI'd add Alan Alda to the list. They participate in some great education for all of us.
ReplyDeleteOf course, Alan Alda!
DeleteHe has a great voice.
ReplyDeleteI remember that show. Watched it all the time. Both because it was fascinating and because it was Nimoy.
I am with you...all seasons of this show are for sale on Amazon; I did not look at the price.
DeleteLeonard Nimoy has always had a special affinity for mysteries, poetry, puzzles, speculation and enigma --can't figure out why I'm so fond of him.
ReplyDeleteFor me it is definitely his voice. For you? I think you and he are much the same.
DeleteOMG, I had not thought of In Search of... in years. I loved that show.
ReplyDeleteThe years manage to go by, don't they?
DeleteI don't recall that show ever being on our screens here downunder. Now that I know about it I'll certainly look out for it, just in case it makes it to Australia.
ReplyDeleteIt would probably be on a Nat'l Geo, maybe?
DeleteThat would be Foxtel? I don't have Foxtel or cable/satellite anything. Just our regular broadcast channels. I can't afford the other.
DeleteI never saw that show, but agree that his voice is always recognizable. Someday I'd love to visit Macchu Picchu and Pompeii.
ReplyDeleteMacchu Picchu, definitely.
DeleteSadly, Leonard Nimoy died today, Feb. 27. He was 83 years old. He will be missed.
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