DIY Networkhas started production on The Shatner Project, slated to premiere in 2014. The five-episode series, produced by Scott Sternberg Productions, will follow the home renovation of actor William Shatner, recognizable to television fans as Star Trek's original Captain James T. Kirk, commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise. Most recently, Shatner starred in the TV series The Practice and Boston Legal and now plays the role of the renegade pitchman in commercials for a popular travel web site.
During the series, Shatner and his wife Liz, with the help of a construction team, will gut their 1970s-style California home, including the kitchen, living room and dining room. The couple also will renovate the front patio area in order to create the perfect place for big family parties, as well as remodel Shatner's favorite hangout spot, the media room.
Episode Info
Football is BIG at the Shatner house & so is the room in which they host their weekly football parties. Unfortunately, however, it's no longer functional & the dark, worn furnishings are beyond outdated. William & Elizabeth want the space completely re-imagined & they're using a painting they purchased in Greece as the inspiration. Their designer will execute their vision by completely remodeling the kitchenette that's in the room with new counters, cabinets & fixtures. Their old worn out carpeting will be replaced with hardwoods, the oppressive cathedral ceilings will get a white wash treatment that greatly opens up the room & of course all new furniture will breathe new life into the room.