Darabont is seeking to recapture the spirit of Frank Capra - with Carrey in the role of a James Stewart or Gary Cooper. Yet even though Darabont shares Capra's dewy-eyed optimism, his film's sluggish pace means he lacks Capra's screwball zest.
Despite the cancellation of the series in 1969, Star Trek lived on in other ways, and continued to play a part in Nichols' life. She again provided the voice of Uhura in Star Trek: The Animated Series; in one episode, The Lorelei Signal, Uhura assumes command of the Enterprise.
Gates McFadden. Gates McFadden created the role of Dr. Crusher on the television series Star Trek The Next Generation, and reprised the role in the feature films Star Trek: Generations and Star Trek: First Contact. McFadden's other film credits include Taking Care of Business, The Hunt for Red October and The Muppets Take Manhattan. In addition to her tenure on Star Trek: The Next Generation, her television credits include a recurring role on Mad About You, a series regular on the URN series Marker, guest-starring appearances on HBO's Dream On, The Cosby Show, and The Wizard, along with the telefilm Crowned and Dangerous.