The story behind Riker's unique way of sitting in a chair comes from a real life back injury that Frakes suffered long ago when he was moving furniture for a living at the time. It also explains the leaning he does when standing. He can only stand for a short period of time, but if he has to stand much longer then he leans to the side to take some pressure off of his back, and therefore sitting down normally is uncomfortable for him, hence the legendary Riker Manoeuvre. Having suffered a back injury myself in grade school after a bully buried his knee in my spine because I stopped him from beating up a good friend, I can relate to the back pain.
When I watch frakes doing conventions with Marina sirtis, I noticed that if the convention is long and he's been sitting awhile, Marina will start rubbing his back. I think it goes to show that when the actors on tng say they were all really close friends, it's true..she knows him so well she knows when he starts to get uncomfortable sitting in the chair for so long. That back injury must have been a really bad one to bother him for so long
Some of the questions he asked her soon thereafter included: "Ever gone mountain biking?" "Do you have a pet?" "Do you have a sweet-tooth?" "Have you ever visited a china-town section in a major city?" "How superstitious are you?"
Jonathan has the most dazzling smile and gentlemanly manners. He's so dashingly handsome in this scene that he gives an entirely new twist to the concept of "swooning." Love him down to earth as well as amongst the stars.
Oh I don't know, John may have left this world a little early, but he was successful and got to spend some time, with this magnificent lady! I bet even John would consider himself lucky!
In his prime Frakes was a CRIMINALLY under rated actor. Slap a British accent on him and he easily could have been Bond. Also how DARE you cut off the video before he sat down...would have been THE first time we saw him sit without doing the Riker maneuver haha
Awesome pickup line Riker! "Any man, who would let you get away, has ot be the world's biggest fool!" Great line to use on any woman who got out of a relationship
loved this show alot. always heard about it as a kid and now I finally watched it years ago. my dad and I enjoyed watching it. wings great show. Jonathan appears on the show too? awesome
@@delilasloan8914 I never could stand Riker or Troy. Rewatching TNG for the 300th time recently, I'm okay with them now...at least later seasons of Riker, and them on Enterprise (Troy sucks on anything regardless). As a straight guy, I can say Frakes was a good looking, non-pretty boy guy; but I genuinely didn't think back in the day so many girls considered them really hot. Frakes always looked very tired/punch-drunk with their eyes. I dated this 38 year old woman when I was 28 over a decade ago, and she was a major Star Trek fan. First girl (or guy) I've known that had the TNG collection on DVD. She hated them both too. Now John and Marina are fucking awesome, _especially_ Marina. It's just that their characters were so unlikable in many ways.....but I've come to learn that me and several other ppl I've known are in the minority. *If you or anyone ever reads this, it's probably not gonna be taken seriously, and read as: "So this guy's really threatened by Jonathan Frakes's machismo. Just look at how hard they're trying to convince others. Dude's probably gay, and in love with Frakes." lol
J.F. looks better with a goatee, than a full beard. He looks about the same here as when he guest starred in ST:DS9's episode 3 × 09, "Defiant," as Riker's transporter accident double (turned Maquis), "Thomas Riker." 😉🖖
Makes sense he has matching facial hair between the two shows he probably shot each respective episode pretty close to each other, they both aired in November 1994.
"... and I don't get shot at that often." This episode of Wings, "All's Fare", premiered a year and a half after TNG ended and a week before Star Trek: Generations was released.
"you mean like a limosine?" "wrong, fake, never happened, this one was written by one of our producers, never happened, false, wrong, wrong again, this one was true, t-" "call 911 he's having a stroke"
@@2bituser569 Always remember that the Prime Directive dictates that the Starfleet Federation does not interfere with a primitive planet’s development.
Troi entering the Titan's holodeck: "Will Riker!!! I'm waiting about 20 minutes with dinner. And you... you are playing Mr. Charming with photonic bitches!!!!" "But..." "No 'but' CAPTAIN! Time for dinner! Computer, end program!!" She pulls him behind her.
Didn't he film this around the time he filmed DS9's Defiant episode? Him talking to that lady looked like him talking to Kira at Quark's, with his attitude, and the facial hair
I'm sure you hear this all the time, but I just wanted to tell you myself... If you do an end run around me again, i'll snap you back so hard you'll think you're a first year cadet again.
Riker is smooth in any generation
YES HE IS!!! lol😂😂😎
Even in the next generation?
He's the Colt 45 of the 24th century
Damn, he's better than Kirk!
Must be the beard -
This performance was Beyond Belief! I can't tell if it was Fact or Fiction...
LOL! I hope you get many more likes because of your post!
We made it up! It never happened.
*It's completely fabricated*
Not this time. This was invented by a writer.
Do you like to go mountain biking?
"I don't get shot at that often..."
Fire at Will!
DID YOU JUST
Riker or Wheaton?
Not in this century, anyway.
LOL
@Andy Man Will Wheaton played Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher. So, yes, FIRE AT WILL!
Riker shows up, hooks up with the nearest hot woman.
Yeah, that checks out,
But no Riker maneuver!
@@Comanchee0689
Yeah, you gotta kick that leg up over the chair and get in it all gangsta style.
"What's a knockout like you doing in a computer-generated gin joint like this?"
Tony Shaloub does resemble a binar!!!
@@thegreatbamboozler4837 01001100 01001111 01001100
Waiting for someone who can do a good minuet.
; )
That's not William Riker, but THOMAS Riker because of the goatee. See episode "Defiant" on DS9
He also sits down differently than Will. No leg mount.
*No Ryker Maneuver
The story behind Riker's unique way of sitting in a chair comes from a real life back injury that Frakes suffered long ago when he was moving furniture for a living at the time. It also explains the leaning he does when standing. He can only stand for a short period of time, but if he has to stand much longer then he leans to the side to take some pressure off of his back, and therefore sitting down normally is uncomfortable for him, hence the legendary Riker Manoeuvre. Having suffered a back injury myself in grade school after a bully buried his knee in my spine because I stopped him from beating up a good friend, I can relate to the back pain.
Sucks to be tall. I'm not, but my 10 year back pain healed. Less stuff to heal.
I thought it was because he's 6'5'', and the chairs look like little foam things you can throw across the room with one arm.
When I watch frakes doing conventions with Marina sirtis, I noticed that if the convention is long and he's been sitting awhile, Marina will start rubbing his back.
I think it goes to show that when the actors on tng say they were all really close friends, it's true..she knows him so well she knows when he starts to get uncomfortable sitting in the chair for so long.
That back injury must have been a really bad one to bother him for so long
And he makes it look smooth...
What happened to that bully? I hope he was arrested or that you defended yourself and beat the shit out of him.
Adrian Monk meets Commander Riker.
The director of the second best Star Trek movie in the same scene as an actor in the best Star Trek movie.
I was looking for this comment. Thank you.
Thomas* Riker
Anonymous Anonymous damn! Good eye!
"the best Star Trek movie" ah yes GALAXY QUEST.
Damn, Frakes has massive charisma doesn't he? Those come on lines should have been terrible but he pulls em off.
Absolutely, I can’t imagine any other actor making them genuinely land.
17 CHA paladin for sure
Bro Shit the genetic lottery
Galaxy Quest finally meets Star Trek.
I knew I recognized him from something - other than Men In Black. 😎
@@TitoTimTravels And Monk perhaps?
@@redshirtveteran5688 Heard of it, never seen it. 😎
Lol
Just like in my dreams.
Some of the questions he asked her soon thereafter included:
"Ever gone mountain biking?"
"Do you have a pet?"
"Do you have a sweet-tooth?"
"Have you ever visited a china-town section in a major city?"
"How superstitious are you?"
Have you noticed how many restaurants are theme based these days?
Do you like Gladiators...?
You misspelled shtooperschtisssush
do you own a leather hat?
have an interest in armor?
ever tried-out for a role on a sailing team?
Ever been in a turkish prison or kicked the head with an iron boot?
Johnathan Frakes always knows how to "make it so" regardless of the television show.
Yea, he's on of the better Orson Wells imitators.
That TNG/Galaxy Quest crossover we all imagined!
Jonathan has the most dazzling smile and gentlemanly manners. He's so dashingly handsome in this scene that he gives an entirely new twist to the concept of "swooning." Love him down to earth as well as amongst the stars.
That's one 'first contact' he was never gonna pass up!
"do you know where I can get a car and driver for a week?" is almost like one of his Fact or Fiction intro questions
Got to admit he looks good in that suit.
Imagine how good he would look without that suit ;)
Johnny Frakes. Slaying alien babes and sitting in chairs weird since 1987
...like a BOSS
Frakes had a back injury from a previous job so he swung his leg over chairs. It was practical and looked cool so it was kept in ST:TNG
@@MichaelPohoreski how does that contribute to the slaying of alien babes?
I’m kidding, it’s an iconic character move. Riker kicks ass!
As a fan of Monk and Galaxy Quest as well, I thoroughly enjoyed the unexpected Tony Shaloub in this scene!
So you didn’t know he became widely known because of “Wings”? It’s a great show, worthy of a deep dive!
"Have you ever landed on a small, touristy island and hit on the cabbie's crush?"
Frakes: "I don't get shot at that often"
Picard:
The opposite occurs. Riker fires at Picard aka Locutus.
Fun fact, He didn't know the camera was filming until the very end
"It’s an urban legend that never happened."
Dayuumm, Frakes looking gorgeous in this.
This isn’t Jonathan Frakes. He sat down in a chair normally.
Tom strikes again
Its Riker's evil twin!!!! 🤪 RED ALERT!!
@@thegreatbamboozler4837 especially with that goatee
Well, they did end the clip before he was fully seated. Who knows?!
@@brassattacks2411 First he steals a federation vessel (Defiant) and now he's out chasin women....who does he think he is...KIRK????
This episode of Wings should be titled: Commander Riker goes undercover!!
Or under *the* covers.
I could not agree more lol.
Wait, this wasn't a holodeck scene??
Holodeck for sure
Or did he beam down to a 20th century earth parallel planet? He is ignoring the Prime Directive.
Which holodeck program is this?
We made it up.
Total fabrication.
3 Alpha Omega 1
The one with the computer-generated gin joint
Computer, initiate "Obscure 90s sitcom that launched amazing careers" program, Riker-2.
Wings was a seriously underrated show.
I would definitely melt to a guy like Mr. Frakes who introduces himself with that voice of his. Rowwwrrrrr!
6'4, dark hair, blue eye's. Frakes is bound to be the ladies man no matter what show he's in.
Don't forget that deep voice. My ex wasn't a Trekkie but watched TNG when it was Riker centric episodes.
Ehhh. He’s not that sexy.
You forgot to list his noble and dashing beard.
Riker is right about one thing she is absolutely stunning, John Ritter was very lucky guy!
Not that lucky in the grand scheme of things.
Oh I don't know, John may have left this world a little early, but he was successful and got to spend some time, with this magnificent lady! I bet even John would consider himself lucky!
@@bebo5558 Fair point.
It was amazing to see him in Picard. He really had a ton of gravitas in comparison to the other actors.
I couldn't agree more.
Damn, he didn't swing one leg over the chair!!
He was performing the other "Riker maneuver" at the time.
Because it's Thomas Riker, not Will.
Riker always oozing in charm. The smile has everyone immediately
Jonathan Frakes...one of the most under-rated actors of all time!!
Number One, you have the bridge.
Number One, I order you to take a number 2.
@Steve P And Will? Preferably *not* on my desk.
If she had been looking at the stars from 10 Forward he would have said "Eternity never looked so lovely."
Ah. A recording of one of Riker’s holodeck sessions
Don’t tell Minuet... 🤨
or Dianna. 😰
Great to see Riker enjoying his free time on the holodeck.
In his prime Frakes was a CRIMINALLY under rated actor. Slap a British accent on him and he easily could have been Bond. Also how DARE you cut off the video before he sat down...would have been THE first time we saw him sit without doing the Riker maneuver haha
Nah He is Not a A list actor. Definetly Not. But He has this Gentleman Charme. He was Made for beyond belief. Handsome fuck
Jonathan Frakes on an away mission in Earth's past.
I could never say no to Jonathan Frakes ❤
I can't get use to seeing "Commander Riker" in a tie and suit.
‘Late 20th Century incognito garb.’
Antonio had to watch helplessly as she went down on Riker in the back of his cab!!!!
One of the best shows of all-time!
Awesome pickup line Riker! "Any man, who would let you get away, has ot be the world's biggest fool!" Great line to use on any woman who got out of a relationship
Came here to see Jonathan Frakes other roles and just remembered how funny Tony Shaloub was in his recurring role.
Commander Riker and Tech Sargent Chen in the same universe? Whoa!
I just had a thought. He could have played Tony Stark / Ironman back in the 90s
Fun fact: years before TNG, Frakes worked in costume at conventions... but as Captain America, not Iron Man.
You're so right!!!!
Riker: I don't get shot at that often.
Picard: Fire at Will!
Monk and Riker is the duo we need.
Jonathan Frakes. Pure Alpha.
loved this show alot. always heard about it as a kid and now I finally watched it years ago. my dad and I enjoyed watching it. wings great show. Jonathan appears on the show too? awesome
Better 'Wings' than that crossover 'Webster' episode. _ouch_
I'm glad Thomas Riker finally found a new home
Me: Did you see Jonathan Frakes in Wings?
Jonathan Frakes: You're right, this one actually happened
That's how it's done! Janathan Frakes is a closer! :D
Strange. He usually travels Galaxy class.
The Galaxy Quest/Star Trek crossover we've been waiting for
I am not gay. But for TNG aged Frakes. Yup. That is one good looking dude lol.
In my honest opinion EVERYONE is attracted to frakes...if they are not attracted to frakes, they are lying.
@@delilasloan8914 ...Oh yeah, he's 🎶...a smoooth operator! (& quite delicious!!)
@@delilasloan8914
I never could stand Riker or Troy. Rewatching TNG for the 300th time recently, I'm okay with them now...at least later seasons of Riker, and them on Enterprise (Troy sucks on anything regardless). As a straight guy, I can say Frakes was a good looking, non-pretty boy guy; but I genuinely didn't think back in the day so many girls considered them really hot. Frakes always looked very tired/punch-drunk with their eyes.
I dated this 38 year old woman when I was 28 over a decade ago, and she was a major Star Trek fan. First girl (or guy) I've known that had the TNG collection on DVD. She hated them both too. Now John and Marina are fucking awesome, _especially_ Marina. It's just that their characters were so unlikable in many ways.....but I've come to learn that me and several other ppl I've known are in the minority.
*If you or anyone ever reads this, it's probably not gonna be taken seriously, and read as: "So this guy's really threatened by Jonathan Frakes's machismo. Just look at how hard they're trying to convince others. Dude's probably gay, and in love with Frakes." lol
@@delilasloan8914 A similar event took place in San Francisco 30 years ago.
Riker on the holodeck running the "Monk" program.
J.F. looks better with a goatee, than a full beard. He looks about the same here as when he guest starred in ST:DS9's episode 3 × 09, "Defiant," as Riker's transporter accident double (turned Maquis), "Thomas Riker." 😉🖖
Agreed 👊
Makes sense he has matching facial hair between the two shows he probably shot each respective episode pretty close to each other, they both aired in November 1994.
Jonathan Frakes could sweet talk me ANY DAMN DAY!!!! EVEN NOW!!! STILL!!!!
I cant believe she fell for that line.
Riker should bring Data along to his Detective Monk Holodeck program.
"It's an urban legend -- it never happened!"
... nah, but seriously, this guy's confidence is ... beyond belief?
The girl who sells out Jim Carrey in The Mask
I best remember her from _Robin Hood: Men in Tights._
@@JanetStarChild 'I'm sooooooooooooo happaaaaaay'
Dracula dead and loving it
Problem Child 1 and 2
"... and I don't get shot at that often."
This episode of Wings, "All's Fare", premiered a year and a half after TNG ended and a week before Star Trek: Generations was released.
Looking forward to Wings: Discovery
Wow, a legend in two shows.
Cool! That was a treat. Thanks for posting.
Patrick Stewart in the background, saying with encouragement "make it so ... Engage".
1:53 Excuse me, I'm Commander William T Riker of the starship Enterprise, and I'd love to explore Uranus 😂
Ahhhhhh! It cut the video literally moments before we got to witness him sitting NORMALLY!!!!!! Riker Maneuver was unsuccessful sir!
"you mean like a limosine?" "wrong, fake, never happened, this one was written by one of our producers, never happened, false, wrong, wrong again, this one was true, t-" "call 911 he's having a stroke"
“Wings” was pretty darn good
Underrated show
I was hoping for the Riker Maneuver when he grabbed that chair.
He’s undercover and has to hide his mannerisms.
@@2bituser569
Always remember that the Prime Directive dictates that the Starfleet Federation does not interfere with a primitive planet’s development.
Number one!
Wings to go boldly where no Hackett has ever gone before.
Wings was a good show.
Hell if he asked me out for dinner with that smooth intro, who couldn't say no
Love seeing Tony Shalhoub in it, too! So great!
WINGS SAW THE FUTURE!!! 1:16 he says "Bit Coin" we ALL missed this back then!
Pretty sure he said "big" coin but it sure sounded like bitcoin lol
It's doesn't matter which galaxy you're in , Commander Riker Always try to hit on women and succeed
You should visit Riker's Island.
Cdr. Riker (Star Trek:TNG) and Tech Sgt Chen (Galaxy Quest). What are the odds for such a crossover?
The is the closest to a Star Trek/Men in Black crossover we got.
Troi entering the Titan's holodeck: "Will Riker!!! I'm waiting about 20 minutes with dinner. And you... you are playing Mr. Charming with photonic bitches!!!!" "But..." "No 'but' CAPTAIN! Time for dinner! Computer, end program!!" She pulls him behind her.
That's more Marina then Trois...Watchin' her vids, she is a pistol! Lol!
I doubt that in the future of Star Trek that Deanna or anyone would use such a misogynist slur like "bitches".
@@JanetStarChild So you're planning on there being no black people in the future then?
@@Sin526
What the fuck does that even mean?
This is Thomas Riker... you can tell by the Goatee
what a baller... we made it up!
what episode did riker travel back in time to hit on read heads and make monk his cab driver?
It’s a holodeck simulation
@@dightonazpeitia4350 it's a total fabrication
Riker on a secret mission for the Temporal agents.
What did you expect? That's Riker. 😘
Hi I'm commander William T Riker of the USS Enterprise.
Didn't he film this around the time he filmed DS9's Defiant episode? Him talking to that lady looked like him talking to Kira at Quark's, with his attitude, and the facial hair
1:40 Will Riker enters the chat.
You tell him Number #1!
Never thought I'd see Monk and Riker in the same scene.
I'm a straight male, but having Johnathan Frankes smile at me and say, "You are perky" would make me blush.
Looks very much like Riker
I'm sure you hear this all the time, but I just wanted to tell you myself... If you do an end run around me again, i'll snap you back so hard you'll think you're a first year cadet again.
"The Best of Both Worlds"!
That time that Riker met Monk at an airport hub