William Shatner to Open Red Carpet at SAG Awards

Originally posted Wednesday January 14, 2009 06:55 PM EST

William Shatner Photo by: Frank Mullen / WireImage

William Shatner has been selected to officially open the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, raising a glass of Taittinger champagne in the pre-show tradition that opens the floodgates for celebrities. The Screen Actors Guild Awards airs Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. on TNT and TBS.