Data had to overcome a lack of emotion, whereas the EMH had to overcome an entirely different problem - he had feelings, they were just ignored. Two totally different characters, just because they're both "artificial" and had some similarity in their quest for equality, the dynamic was totally different. No idea what you're on about.
Ah, "Latent Image" is one of my favorite VOY episodes. Picardo's acting is amazing in that one. Well, it always is, but the depth that he added and how he expressed the anxiety in his mind over the Doctor's decision really developed the character. You could really feel his confusion. I love it.
Latent Image always stood out as an amazing episode. The idea the Doctor has an emotional breakdown over an impossible choice. He had come so far along his evolution of growth but suddenly he has to deal with downside of having feelings and attachments.
I always wondered after the Videan hologram and the Cardassian hologram had both been to Sick Bay, why the Doctor couldn’t split his program between two patients. That just sounds like a good programming idea.
You could tell his character was going to play a bigger roll when he got his model emitter from the future. Its funny that most people that don't want certain rolls for what ever reason end up playing them the best. Some regret not taking them because for what ever reason could not see the writers intention until they see someone else that could.
Edymnion I always wonder what would have happened if/when Crosby had still asked to not play the part anymore. Deanna was so essential to TNG... how could they possibly have compensated for that loss?
I believe certain actors turned down the role of Spock because they couldn't see past the apparent emotionless of the character who regretted not taking the part later before Mr. Nimoy
"Life Line" reminds me so much of "Brothers". Picardo had a great run in conflicting with himself in a Father/Son context just as Spiner did in Brothers.
5:03 Paul Williams!!! How amazing to see him after all these years! I am from Winnipeg, and for a dude my age (60) Phantom Of The Paradise was a be-all end-all film that Paul wrote all the music for. I have seen it over 100 times.
Jennifer Lien's Kes was a key member of the Star Trek: Voyager crew but was written out in season 4. The actress "left" because she had become unmanageable on set, had substance issues, and production suffered. - Wow. Didnt expect that.
Funny thing about Robert Picardo was I didn't particularly care for his character in the beginning but over time as he changed I really liked this guy more and more, and eventually couldn't imagine them doing this show without him. Picardo is really a super multi-talented individual and has done far more things than most people will ever know about, and even some small goofy things you'd never guess he would have ever done :)
His favorite episode is one of my least favorite: I mod computer games, and its fairly easy for me to generate dozens of the same NPC, even major ones (although thats not recommended, because of the quests/scripting). The Doctor is a program, and the computer could have EASILY generated a second one to save the life of the other patient. I found that episode extremely DUMB. ST has even replicated entire REAL people using the transporter, and they can't run a second copy of a program? Its nonsensical.
Calling on my fellow Star Trek Fans .. I read somewhere, that Kes was written off to bring Jeri Ryan "Seven Of Nine" on board, in order to boost ratings .. I always liked Kes, thought she was an asset to the crew of Voyager .. Apparently, the writers of the show thought that Jeri Ryan had better assets, pardon the pun ..
That is the, ahem, polite and face saving way of putting it. From the stories I've heard from some of the cast members themselves (working conventions is a great thing), Jennifer Lien was just a bi...erm, "difficult to work with". Basically she complained about everything, loudly, and constantly. She complained about things like her makeup, so in the last season they let the character grow her hair out to cover her ears so she didn't have to wear the prosthetics. That she basically was so difficult to work with that they wrote her out.
I can say, with an absolute certainty... As Star Trek in this Infiniti is designed, there is no greater photonic doctor ever created then was portrayed by Robert Picardo.
Little he realize he's a caption Kirk to the hologram era in Star Trek you can say with his words "he became more then his programing" on end of what he said @7:13 heh...
You are a link in a chain. A chain of fantasticly talented actors and actresses that pulled us along into a wonderfully fantastic place that taught us all how to be better human beings.
@TheMattvd1 because Gene Roddenberry was an optimist about humanity and our future. That upbeat and positive tenor ran through everything he put his hand to. He wanted to give his viewers a positive message about humanity and themselves. Just my two cents...
I think, that's simply his humour. The Doctor is a bit self-centered, so that's what Bob Picardo is making his jokes about. I met him, and he's pretty far from coming over as egoistic.
and also both where on trial for there rights as machine or program wich both where unsure of being sentient like we are me and you are sure to be sentient is data or the emh sure of that?
The Doctor is as great a character on Voyager as is Seven and Janeway. Top 3 characters. (Janeway gets a mention as she is one tough female captain played very well. Jeri Ryan as Seven proved she was not just a pretty woman but had great acting ability. The Doctor as mentioned in his interview, can make the audience laugh or cry, or feel something for him as a character when things did not go his way, such as his attractive to Seven in early days when she did not return this feeling. The actor is highly versatile to various character traits. Not bad, for the audience feeling something for a hologram character who had some character growth in the series.)
3:52 They could have duplicated The Doctor's holographic program so that he could perform on both patients, and then merge them back together once he's done. But that would be too logical, lol. Sad choice, but good show.
Wasn't there an episode that stated the Doctor's matrix is ultra advanced and they had to overlay his core program with the diagnostic engineer matrix. But then again, there was the episode where the Doctor was activated with a 'backup,' and may need to stand trial for voyagers actions. Perhaps the holographic system in sickbay couldn't handle 2 Doctor's at the same time, I believe this episode was way before the mobile emitter. But who knows: plot.
"I had the opportunity to work with an actor I'd admired for a long time." Lmao, slipped that one in there.
Takes after Magnus Carlson like that! (Who unironically identified his younger self as his favorite chess player.)
"A hologram teaching a Borg how to be more human"
Best plot ever.
Basically splitting Data into two characters with the same problems but from different viewpoints (Artificially created vs physically modified)
Latent Image is an amazing episode. Definitely Bob Picardo's finest hour.
"Folically challenged men into the arms of beautiful women."
Lmao😂😂
Data had to overcome a lack of emotion, whereas the EMH had to overcome an entirely different problem - he had feelings, they were just ignored. Two totally different characters, just because they're both "artificial" and had some similarity in their quest for equality, the dynamic was totally different. No idea what you're on about.
Robert Picardo, you have such a wonderful demeanour.
You made Voyager interesting and intriguing place.
He is the reason I kept watching the show.
He’s one of those key characters that make the whole set of characters so watchable.
Hilarious final line, without a doubt
Ah, "Latent Image" is one of my favorite VOY episodes. Picardo's acting is amazing in that one. Well, it always is, but the depth that he added and how he expressed the anxiety in his mind over the Doctor's decision really developed the character. You could really feel his confusion. I love it.
No wonder he was cast at the Doctor... he really is hilarious. He was perfect for the part.
oh Doctor... we loved you in Voyager! When we see you in other shows we always simile and say that's the doctor! You are amazing and we love you!
Kristine Thom Yep!
so true...i'm watching voyger right now
"Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy" was also great
Latent Image always stood out as an amazing episode. The idea the Doctor has an emotional breakdown over an impossible choice. He had come so far along his evolution of growth but suddenly he has to deal with downside of having feelings and attachments.
You sir, are a fine artist.
I always wondered after the Videan hologram and the Cardassian hologram had both been to Sick Bay, why the Doctor couldn’t split his program between two patients. That just sounds like a good programming idea.
By far the best actor on star trek voyager. No own can touch Picardo imho
Seven should have ended with the Doctor, not that lame Chakotay
Follically Challenged Men! xD
EMH was one of the best characters on Voyager
One of the best of Trek.
Robert Picardo will always be one of those all time greats in my book, that man is gifted in so many ways
You could tell his character was going to play a bigger roll when he got his model emitter from the future.
Its funny that most people that don't want certain rolls for what ever reason end up playing them the best. Some regret not taking them because for what ever reason could not see the writers intention until they see someone else that could.
Fun Fact: Denise Crosby originally auditioned for the part of Dianna Troy, and Marina Sirtis read for Tasha Yar.
Edymnion I always wonder what would have happened if/when Crosby had still asked to not play the part anymore. Deanna was so essential to TNG... how could they possibly have compensated for that loss?
I believe certain actors turned down the role of Spock because they couldn't see past the apparent emotionless of the character who regretted not taking the part later before Mr. Nimoy
Robert Picardo was magnificent as the Doctor. Period.
"Life Line" reminds me so much of "Brothers". Picardo had a great run in conflicting with himself in a Father/Son context just as Spiner did in Brothers.
5:03 Paul Williams!!! How amazing to see him after all these years! I am from Winnipeg, and for a dude my age (60) Phantom Of The Paradise was a be-all end-all film that Paul wrote all the music for. I have seen it over 100 times.
Wow, Robert Picardo is very witty on camera and off
Love love love him !!!!
The Doctors diagnosis of Dr.Zimmerman: He seems to be suffering from an acute case of "ARROGANCE "!!! lol
They never mentioned the EMC and the photonic cannon
“so I had the opportunity to work with an actor I’ve admired for a long time.”
All of my favourite epsiodes star the Doctor.
Jennifer Lien's Kes was a key member of the Star Trek: Voyager crew but was written out in season 4. The actress "left" because she had become unmanageable on set, had substance issues, and production suffered. - Wow. Didnt expect that.
Sadly that pattern continued to her current state
Thanks Bob.
Funny thing about Robert Picardo was I didn't particularly care for his character in the beginning but over time as he changed I really liked this guy more and more, and eventually couldn't imagine them doing this show without him.
Picardo is really a super multi-talented individual and has done far more things than most people will ever know about, and even some small goofy things you'd never guess he would have ever done :)
I lament to this day that neither Jeri Ryan nor Robert Picardo have songs on Spotify. At least James Darren does.
His favorite episode is one of my least favorite: I mod computer games, and its fairly easy for me to generate dozens of the same NPC, even major ones (although thats not recommended, because of the quests/scripting). The Doctor is a program, and the computer could have EASILY generated a second one to save the life of the other patient. I found that episode extremely DUMB. ST has even replicated entire REAL people using the transporter, and they can't run a second copy of a program? Its nonsensical.
Ba'lana tought me about klingons. :3
Calling on my fellow Star Trek Fans .. I read somewhere, that Kes was written off to bring Jeri Ryan "Seven Of Nine" on board, in order to boost ratings .. I always liked Kes, thought she was an asset to the crew of Voyager .. Apparently, the writers of the show thought that Jeri Ryan had better assets, pardon the pun ..
That is the, ahem, polite and face saving way of putting it.
From the stories I've heard from some of the cast members themselves (working conventions is a great thing), Jennifer Lien was just a bi...erm, "difficult to work with". Basically she complained about everything, loudly, and constantly. She complained about things like her makeup, so in the last season they let the character grow her hair out to cover her ears so she didn't have to wear the prosthetics.
That she basically was so difficult to work with that they wrote her out.
You create a holographic doctor that can look any way you want.
Also you decide to make him bald.
//I know, he is supposed to look like his creator.
Such a great actor 🙂
I can say, with an absolute certainty... As Star Trek in this Infiniti is designed, there is no greater photonic doctor ever created then was portrayed by Robert Picardo.
Robert Picardo is the actor who plays my favorite character.
Little he realize he's a caption Kirk to the hologram era in Star Trek you can say with his words "he became more then his programing" on end of what he said @7:13 heh...
Dr Who
Just saying
Cuz that show needs saving
Nuff said 🙃
Seven saved voyager, Wolf saved D.S.9
Whoa! No dislikes!
You are a link in a chain. A chain of fantasticly talented actors and actresses that pulled us along into a wonderfully fantastic place that taught us all how to be better human beings.
I said to my wife years ago, I thought the Doctor & Neelix were the two best actors on the show, & by far!
i mean the creator made a look alike of himself would anyone who creat such an program/machine creat it with is feature personality and apearance?
My favorite character played by one of the actors.
My favourite character in voyager is the Doctor
LOL! THAT LAST SENTENCE!
@TheMattvd1 because Gene Roddenberry was an optimist about humanity and our future. That upbeat and positive tenor ran through everything he put his hand to. He wanted to give his viewers a positive message about humanity and themselves. Just my two cents...
I think, that's simply his humour. The Doctor is a bit self-centered, so that's what Bob Picardo is making his jokes about. I met him, and he's pretty far from coming over as egoistic.
@etherealangel712 Isn't he? I'd think the EMH is just as memorable as Jean-Luc Picard.
Hard to believe this is the same man who provided the voice of "Johnny Cab" in the movie Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
they did the same thing that data but on an hologram
and also both where on trial for there rights as machine or program wich both where unsure of being sentient like we are me and you are sure to be sentient is data or the emh sure of that?
The Doctor is as great a character on Voyager as is Seven and Janeway. Top 3 characters. (Janeway gets a mention as she is one tough female captain played very well. Jeri Ryan as Seven proved she was not just a pretty woman but had great acting ability. The Doctor as mentioned in his interview, can make the audience laugh or cry, or feel something for him as a character when things did not go his way, such as his attractive to Seven in early days when she did not return this feeling. The actor is highly versatile to various character traits. Not bad, for the audience feeling something for a hologram character who had some character growth in the series.)
@msinvincible2000 absolutely...:-(
Best ending to an interview ever! ... (cheers for the upload)
Fantastic. What cool guy.
Muffins!
^:29 its The Doctor wearing a BowTie
i love him but compared with the other interviews he's JUST a little egotistical...he wants to be up on par with patrick stewart. lulz.
Follicaly challenged men into the arms of beautiful women HA HA HA HA he is hilarious
3:52 They could have duplicated The Doctor's holographic program so that he could perform on both patients, and then merge them back together once he's done. But that would be too logical, lol. Sad choice, but good show.
Duplicating an advanced AI like the doctor is not trivial in the star trek universe.
Wasn't there an episode that stated the Doctor's matrix is ultra advanced and they had to overlay his core program with the diagnostic engineer matrix.
But then again, there was the episode where the Doctor was activated with a 'backup,' and may need to stand trial for voyagers actions.
Perhaps the holographic system in sickbay couldn't handle 2 Doctor's at the same time, I believe this episode was way before the mobile emitter.
But who knows: plot.
Brilliant
The EMH was possibly the single redeeming feature of Voyager. If Voyager could be considered to have a redeeming feature.