Oh, my! | Mr. Sulu to make appearance at Knoxville Fanboy Expo in October
George Takei played Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: The Original Series, as well as several Star Trek films. Recently, he has become an activist and pop culture icon. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:27 PM EDT March 17, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Oh my! George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: The Original Series, is set to make an appearance in Knoxville this October during Fanboy Expo.
He gained enormous popularity for his catchphrase, Oh my! He said in interviews that he started using the catchphrase while he was on the Howard Stern Show. He said after the host said something outrageous, Takei said he used the phrase. Since it was recorded, it was used several times on the show after his appearance.
Jim Cummings has voiced famous characters including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Darkwing Duck. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:49 PM EST February 20, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Organizers have been working with city officials in Knoxville to ensure that the Fanboy Expo goes on in 2021 after fans missed their chance to participate in the event last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
They announced that event will be held October 29-31 in Knoxville, after organizers said they finished a five-hour-long planning meeting with the Knoxville Convention Center. The event had to be rescheduled due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in the city.
On Saturday, they also made one of the first announcements about who will attend the event. Jim Cummings is scheduled to make an appearance during the Knoxville event. He voiced famous characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Darkwing Duck.