Who is older Shatner or Picard?

Who is older Shatner or Picard?

In Star Trek: The Next Generation, the captain of the Enterprise, Jean-Luc Picard, is in his fifties and sixties - significantly older than William Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk. In Star Trek: The Original Series, Kirk had become captain of the Enterprise at 32, making him the youngest Starfleet captain to date.

Was there a captain between Kirk and Picard?

Kirk and Picard are Star Trek's greatest Captains but the Enterprise didn't pass directly between them. Here is the starship's legacy from TOS to TNG. Kirk was not the Captain of the Enterprise up until his death in Generations.

What tea does Picard drink?

Earl Grey Tea Earl Grey Tea. A tea blend named for an Old Earth British nobleman was Jean-Luc Picard's favorite hot beverage. The tea is infused with bergamot and normally not taken with milk.

Why does Jean Luc Picard drink Earl Grey?

Instead, it's very possible that the Earl Grey thing is an affectation, something Picard drinks because it became part of his persona, rather than something he actually prefers—kind of like how Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes is forced to wear the deerstalker cap in Sherlock, because “it's a Sherlock Holmes hat.”

Does Picard drink alcohol?

And the manner in which Picard enjoys his favorite beverage underscores its status as a diplomat's beverage. Throughout The Next Generation's entire run, Picard is rarely seen partaking in the drink unless in the presence of another.

When did Picard take over from Kirk in Star Trek?

• Kirk commanded the Starship Enterprise in the 23rd century and Picard was the captain of the Federation's flagship, the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, in the 24th century.

Why was there a debate between Kirk and Picard?

• In short, I believe TV Guide had only planned to celebrate Trek ’s 25th, but the "Kirk vs. Picard" idea then proved "sexier," with real potential to actually increase per copy sales by intriguing (and maybe angering) fans.

When did the Battle of Kirk and Picard start?

• But, come 1987 and the premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation, fannish thoughts turned to perhaps the greatest battle of them all: Kirk vs. Picard. And, you know, I already served as a color commentator on that thrilla from vanilla—in the pages of TV Guide. Begun in 1953, the weekly TV Guide grew up with television itself.

Who was the captain of the Enterprise after Picard?

• Fans don't yet know who took over the Enterprise after Picard, which is a question Star Trek: Picard will hopefully answer. Yet despite the other Captains of the Enterprise, only Kirk and Picard truly matter.