If you missed seeing the Shat doing "Rocket Man" at the 1982 World SF Awards presentation -- which was broadcast on plain old network TV, I believe -- then you have not lived. Picture this:
Shatner in a tux, verbally paying tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, a drink in one hand.
Shatner, reciting the first verse of "Rocket Man" respectfully, rhythmically, melodically.
Shatner, upon reaching the chorus, loosening his bow tie and with subtle body language, adding a bit of alcohol-steeped soul to the presentation, plaintively wailing, "I'm a R O C K I TTTTTTT-MANNNNNN."
A video superimposition of the Shat, bow tie flopping in the breeze, martini sloshing over the tux, body swaying in ways that would make Paula Abdul drool, vocals warbling, "And I think it's gonna be a LONG, LONGGGGG time till touchdown bring me 'round again to find I'm not the MAN they think I am at home, oh, nooo, OOh, noOOOO, OHHHHH, nOOOOO,ooooOOOOO,OOOO!!!!!"
Ooooh, and you think I am joking.
I most certainly am not.