This version: 19 August 1999
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There is a lot of confusion over when and where Star Trek airs in different cities. Part of the confusion is due to the fact that the STC TV schedules are woefully out-of-date. This is not a criticism, but PDE is not staffed to keep an eye on all 200+ US markets, much more foreign air schedules. This is an attempt, albeit brief, to explain the difference between affiliation and syndication and why you're best off looking in the TV Guide for Star Trek airtimes.
There are six traditional TV networks operating in the US: CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, WB and UPN. (Yes, I know about PBS, but it's a different beast altogether and totally irrelevant to this discussion.) There are also a large number of cable and non-traditional networks, but they are only a side-note to this FAQ.
Each traditional network sells its shows to an affiliate. That affiliate agrees to purchase the entire package of programming and gains other benefits. Some money also flows the other way as the affiliate is compensated for its airtime by the network. Overall, it is a good arrangement for the network and the affiliate as long as the network is popular.
To fill the time when no network programming is available, stations purchase syndicated programming. Syndicated programming is sold directly by the production studio to individual stations. A syndicated program may air on an NBC affiliate in New York and a FOX affiliate in Buffalo. However, syndicated programs are not associated with a particular network.
DS9 is a syndicated program. VOY is a network program carried by the UPN network. What adds to the confusion is the concept of secondary affiliation. Because there aren't enough stations in every market to carry six networks, some stations make an agreement with more than one network. For example, a station whose primary affiliation is to FOX may sign a secondary affiliation with UPN. This station airs FOX programming in the timeslots dictated by the FOX network. It airs UPN programming, such as VOY, whenever it has available time. This same station might also have purchased DS9 as a syndicated show.
So, in this example we have a FOX station that shows both DS9 and VOY. In short, it gets very complex very fast. Many people come onto the STC boards and want to know when and where Star Trek airs. The only definitive answer we can give you is: Beginning September 1, 1998, The Original Series will only be shown on the Sci-Fi cable network. We'll all see it on the same day and at the same time--if we get Sci-Fi, that is. For TNG re-runs, DS9 re-runs and first-time airings and VOY; check the TV Guide. It's the only way to go.
Wait for the rerun.
First, write to your local television stations and express your interest in viewing Voyager. Second, write to UPN and encourage them to get a deal with another station in your area as soon as possible. Third, use the Internet. Post in the startrek.voyager group and on general Usenet in rec.arts.startrek.current and rec.arts.startrek.fandom letting others know your situation. If enough people from your area get involved, you may be able to convince a local station to pay UPN to carry their programming.
Letters are better than email. You can write UPN at this address:
United Paramount NetworkOr send an official email from this address:
http://www.upn.com/email1.html
Because we don't dislike the show altogether. We are fans of Star Trek and we want to like each and every episode. But the reality of life is that some episodes are really bad. So, we are very honest with our opinions. So, instead of asking us why we post, why don't you post a counter-argument? That's what these boards are for--the exchange of ideas.
We're not really sure. From all the rumors and such flying around, it appears the parting may have been somewhat less than amicable; however, rumors are all we have. From the overall picture, it appears that both Jennifer Lien and the VOY producers had become dissatisfied with the character. It's not surprising, really. They set themselves up when they gave Kes a nine-year lifespan and started her out at the ripe old age of two. Had she been around for the seventh season, she would have been a very old lady. It's a shame that they boxed themselves in like that. In the beginning, Kes was the most interesting and most real character on the show.
See also: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Mansion/4845/Kes.htm
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