Speaking with Make-up artist, Academy Award-winner and author Michael Westmore is like getting to know a national treasure, and getting the keys to his treasure chest! He knows everything about the history of the film industry, coming from a long lineage of Westmore family of Make-up artists, a truly extraordinary legacy. Westmore created his own legacy through his work on Star Trek, and few men know Gates' face as well as he does. Michael Westmore is adored by those he's worked with across several iterations of Star Trek, and we're sure you'll adore this conversation as well!

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While Gates and Denise Crosby never really had much time to hang out during Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gates has come to know Denise as one of the most multi-talented and creative human beings she's ever met. For one, she has gorgeous taste in all things aesthetic, and is fearless in all things creative. Learn just how astonishingly gifted Denise Crosby is in this week's episode of InvestiGates!

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You're invited to join two space docs on the front porch of cyber-space, so kick up your feet and have a cool glass of lemonade as Gates and Robert Picardo pilot their mental spaceships and investigate their respective universes! In other words, enjoy Part 2 of this engaging conversation!

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Who is that man with the deep rich voice and a humor that knows no bounds? It's none other than Robert Picardo! Robert and Gates have both played doctors in a universe without boundaries, similarly Robert's own resume is boundless as well; packed with amazing television and film projects. He also has a love of science and space exploration that's nothing short of contagious. His friendship means a lot to Gates, and over the years that friendship has only flourished. Join them for Part 1 of their conversation full fond memories, stories and of course some jokes!

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Before the second part of Gates' conversation with Michael Dorn, she reflects on what she's learned so far from her dear friends who have joined her on this journey. Also, a friendly notice that Gates will take a brief, 3-week break before coming back with more new episodes! Stay tuned and enjoy more of the incomparable Michael Dorn!

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Michael Dorn has more self-discipline and curiosity than anyone else Gates knows; he's an actor, writer, director, pilot, athlete and a vegan. Needless to say, once Michael makes a decision there's no stopping him, so don't even try. Charming, hilarious and a true gentleman, join Gates as she opens this inspiring conversation with Michael using one of their normal riffs upon greeting each other.

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Regardless of where she is, Marina Sirtis is a woman with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Over the years she's played many kinds of roles, but she is especially remembered for her portrayal of Deanna Troi on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Listen in as Gates talks with Deanna about her decision to return to her homeland and much more in this lively conversation.

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For years, Star Trek fans have asked "Just who exactly is Q, and how can he do all the stuff he does?" Gates has also always asked herself that very same question about John de Lancie, the actor who plays Q. John has worked in theater, film and television non-stop since he graduated from Juilliard...except of course when he's Captaining his sailboat across the Pacific Ocean.

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A continuation of Gates' conversation with Nana Visitor, starting with an unexpected reaction from Gates to Nana's story.

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