Capt. Kirk Gets Roasted

Actor William Shatner arrives at a roast in his honor Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. The special will debut Aug. 20 on Comedy Central.

Actor William Shatner, left, and host Jason Alexander arrive at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in the original "Star Trek" television series, arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. She also co-starred in the "Star Trek" movie franchise.

Actor George Takei arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Takei, in the original "Star Trek" TV series and in the "Trek" movies, played Sulu.

Actress Jeri Ryan arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Ryan played Seven of Nine in the TV series "Star Trek: Voyager" (1997-2001) and also has appeared on Shatner's series, "Boston Legal."

Actor Rene Auberjonois arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Auberjonois played Constable Odo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1993-1999) and is a member of the cast of "Boston Legal," Shatner's current TV series.

Comedian Artie Lange arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Lange is a regular on Howard Stern's radio program, where Shatner has been an occasional guest.

Andy Dick arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Actress and writer Carrie Fisher arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Actress Betty White arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Country music star Brad Paisley arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Paisley performed last March with Shatner in a TV Land special, "William Shatner in Concert."

Actor David Carradine arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Both made appearances on the reality show "The Contender" in 2005. Shatner also directed Carradine in his TV series "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues" (1993-1997).

Actor Dick Van Patten arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Shatner directed Van Patten in a horror movie, "Groom Lake" (2002).

Actor Adrian Zmed arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Shatner and Zmed co-starred in the TV series "T.J. Hooker" (1982-1986).

Actress Farrah Fawcett arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Actress Niecy Nash arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Nash is a member of the ensemble of the Comedy Central series "Reno 911!"

Actress Anne Jeffreys arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Jeffreys, who played ghost Marion Kerby in the old "Topper" TV series (1953-1955), appeared with Shatner in two TV specials: "Night of 100 Stars" (1982) and "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" (2001).

Actor Fred Willard arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif.

Actor Cedric Yarbrough arrives at the Comedy Central "Roast of William Shatner" Aug. 13, 2006 in Studio City, Calif. Yarbrough is a member of the ensemble of the Comedy Central series "Reno 911!"

Retired skating champion Scott Hamilton, left, and country star Brad Paisley pose for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Aug. 13, 2006, in Studio City, Calif.