This episodes contains a whole lot of amazing. Thank you for posting it and for continuing to share the brilliance of StarTalk!

She really is the most amazing person. We would be lucky to have more like her.

This is incredible. Everyone needs to hear this.

I shared this on Facebook. Wonderful interview and I have heard other Nichelle Nichols interviews; she is a wonder of grace and class! What a pleasure this must have been for you.

Wow, what a wonderful interview. Just great.

Thanks for sharing it with us, Jim, and for sharing it on Facebook.

Any chance of a transcript for those who aren’t able to hear it?

This is wonderful. She is an idol

This was delightful to listen to. Thanks for sharing!

Also worth note is she’s gorgeous as hell. And I’m a white guy born in 1968. I’d have given her the first interracial kiss if I had the chance.

What a fabulous interview. The interaction between Neil and Nichelle was amazing. She is not only an inspiration but a true lady!

Another very impressive person I was completely unaware of except to see her occasionally on Star Trek! She was not anyone I had any other information about! Good people everywhere than goodness!

Sorry, Ella. It’s one of the new projects we’ve been considering for the future, but believe it or not, you’re one of the few people to ever request one.

Peggy, you may also want to check out Part 2 of the interview, where Nichelle talks about the work she did for NASA recruiting astronauts. It’s even more impressive.

I’d also love to be able to read a transcript. I’m not Deaf, but I frequently don’t have headphones, or don’t have the space to listen to an interview that I’d gladly read in a quarter of the time. I’m pleased to hear it’s being considered for the future; add my vote to the people who’d like transcripts

Got it, Jess. Thanks. (Am I sensing a bandwagon starting? Cool.)

This woman is so amazing. She gives so much credit to those around her (and rightly so), but she sounds so amazed and humbled to hear what an incredible impact she’s had on us.

Jumping on the bandwagon. Having a transcript as an option would be great. Being able to read a transcript generally takes much less time and I find it vastly more convenient.

Most of the time I hear an actor talk about how serendipity affected their career I’m a bit underwhelmed because the trigger is usually something relatively benign or mundane. This is the complete opposite. This is such a potent and magical story that I would not have been surprised if it were the plot of a Quantum Leap episode or some other poetically enhanced artistic vision. That this actually happened with one of the most pivotal and important figures in history, makes it a gem to be cherished for all time.

I am happy to hear Nichelle Nichols on Star Talk. It was great to hear her story anout Martin Luther King’s children being inspired by Uhura. I can’t wait to see Nichelle at the Star Trek Convention Boston on June 8 and 9.

Perfect… it would have been an awesome Quantum Leap, Robert.

That’s three… keep on jumping, people! Plenty of room…

Thank you for sharing this interview, Mr. Tyson. I was misty-eyed from the beginning of the podcast. It was great to hear from Nichelle Nichols, especially when talking about her meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr. Great stuff!

Count me on the bandwagon! I did not listen to this interview because it is difficult for me in present circumstances. I generally prefer transcripts because I am hard of hearing. My hearing aids occupy my ears, so ear buds are not an option for me anymore; headphones are too big to carry around and would cause feedback from my hearing aids, so they are not a viable option. I hate to jack up the volume and inflict my interests upon those who surround me, thus my preference for transcripts.

You’re counted, Sarah.

Oh! Thank you!
I had heard of the Story, but here it is! And SHE is still awesome!
Thanks for giving us this priceless interview!
I have loved her since I was a kid.
Still do.

For those of you who asked for a transcript of this episode, check out this post on Slashgear.com by Chris Burns:
http://www.slashgear.com/uhura-recounts-her-epic-talk-with-mlk-jr-for-neil-degrasse-tyson-21266121/

I saw “Tribute” and Nichelle Nichols’ face in the front page then I was going to “Oh my…” D:. Then I saw MLK and cooled my tits down. Thanks for the Pcasts peoples. Will be enjoyed on transit.

Was not excited to listen, but figured why not? Was very glad to have listened to it. I’m not moved by much, but this interview was impressive. Thank you.

David, I was a Star Trek fan, so I was excited to listen the first time. But like you, I was unprepared for how much this interview moved me. Thanks for your comment.