Turkey fryer fire william shatner biography

Deep-frying a turkey is the final frontier for a cook on turkey day. No wonder Star Trek‘s William Shatner was so drawn to it. But when television’s beloved Captain Kirk got burned – literally – while deep-frying his bird, the actor changed course for safety’s sake.

That’s why he’s starring in two videos for State Farm, the insurance giant based in Bloomington.

“I love to fry turkey and have been doing it for years but I am not immune to frying accidents,” Shatner said, according to a State Farm press release.

Turkey fryer fire william shatner biography book

“In fact, my family now gathers together to watch my mishaps. Several years ago I was even burned on my arms after accidently dropping the turkey in the hot oil. People need to remember that hot oil and turkey can be a dangerous combination.”

The video getting the most attention in the blogosphere is titled: “Eat, Fry, Love” and is billed as “a turkey fryer fire cautionary tale.” The st