i would probably think i was dreaming the whole thing if it wasn't for dannielynn. >> howard k. stern now. i'm proud of the life he's crafted for dannielynn. >>> does william shatner give the new team his seal of approval? that is next. >>> promo considerations provided by -- >>> well, before we go, trekkies are not the only ones excited for sunday's premier of "star trek discovery." >> the ode school originals are also fired up. >> star trek. >> what have fans meant to you over the years? >> the fans are everything. you try and seduce the audience every time you're up. like hi. >> reporter: icons william shatner and nichelle nichols surprised the new cast, including leading lady sonequa martin-green. >> i didn't know i would meet william. he strolled up and was right next to me. >> reporter: and nischelle's advice for sonequa? >> you have to live long and prosper. >> "star trek" sure has. >> it was a great night last night. serve waiting for the premier sunday. >> bye bye, everybody. captioning funded by cbs >> julie: after a summer of temptation, romance, conflict and tears, three h