Set. Phasers. On. Fun. (Sorry)

I almost shat a captain’s log when I heard this news! It's your favorite and mine (and especially Bumbico’s), Mr. T.J. Looker himself -- William Shatner -- all set to occupy the hot seat of the next Comedy Central Roast. The show will be taped in August in L.A. and air on Sunday, August 20th at 10p / 9c.

This year's edition of the Roast will be produced by Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who will also executive produce and direct Comedy Central's Last Laugh '06. Last year's groundbreaking Pamela Anderson Roast was also produced by Gallen.

"It takes a real man to follow Pamela Anderson into the Roast pit and William Shatner is truly a hero among men," said Elizabeth Porter, senior vice president, specials and talent for Comedy Central. "By the end of this year's Roast, Shatner may wish he was in a galaxy far, far away."

Beam me up, funnybone!