Why was Star Trek The Next Generation syndicated?
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Why was Star Trek The Next Generation syndicated?
Instead of selling a reduced number of episodes, Paramount decided to make Star Trek: The Next Generation a first-run syndication show, meaning they would sell it directly to local affiliates throughout the U.S., many of whom were already airing re-reruns of the original series.
How many seasons do you need for syndication?
A show usually enters off-network syndication when it has built up about four seasons’ worth or between 80 and 100 episodes, though for some genres the number could be as low as 65. Successful shows in syndication can cover production costs and make a profit, even if the first run of the show was not profitable.
When did Star Trek start in syndication?
| Earliest known trade journal Star Trek studio syndication advertisements | |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting, 24 March 1969 | Broadcasting, 4 August 1969 |
| Broadcasting, 2 February 1970 | Broadcasting, 16 February 1970 |
What comes after Star Trek The Next Generation?
| Star Trek | |
|---|---|
| Television series | Broadcast television series The Original Series (1966–1969) The Next Generation (1987–1994) Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Voyager (1995–2001) Enterprise (2001–2005) Streaming series Discovery (2017–present) Picard (2020–present) Strange New Worlds (upcoming) |
What is the longest running TV show in syndication?
This is a list of the longest running U.S. first-run syndicated television series, ordered by number of broadcast seasons….25 seasons and up.
| Seasons | 48 |
|---|---|
| Series | Sesame Street |
| First broadcast | November 10, 1969 |
| Last broadcast | present |
| Number of episodes | 4,835 |
Do actors get paid for syndication?
When shows are syndicated, redistributed, released on DVD, purchased by a streaming service or otherwise used beyond what the actors were originally paid for, those actors get residual checks called royalties.
Why did Star Trek End 3 seasons?
Although some of the third season’s episodes were considered of poorer quality, it gave Star Trek enough episodes for television syndication. Most shows require at least four seasons for syndication, because otherwise not enough episodes are available for daily stripping.
What is the highest grossing Star Trek movie?
Star Trek
Franchise: Star Trek
| Rank | Release | Lifetime Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Trek | $257,730,019 |
| 2 | Star Trek Into Darkness | $228,778,661 |
| 3 | Star Trek Beyond | $158,848,340 |
| 4 | Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home | $109,713,132 |
Did Star Trek ever do anything conventional?
It’s hard to imagine anyone in 1969 would believe the low rated NBC series would spawn one of the most enduring franchises in entertainment history, but Star Trek rarely did anything the conventional way. So how did Star Trek: The Original Series end up on the chopping block after only three seasons?
Why was Star Trek The Next Generation cancelled?
Why was Star Trek: The Next Generation cancelled? The standard reason for a TV show to get cancelled is when the ratings drop. Was that the case for “The Next Generation” too?
What happened to Star Trek TOS?
The third season of TOS is generally considered its worst, and since the ratings continued to fall, NBC unceremoniously cancelled the show at the conclusion of the third year. That, of course, was not to be the end for Star Trek. The series entered syndication, where many viewers saw it for the first time.
Was Star Trek The Original Series a failure?
Star Trek is still going strong in its sixth decade, but the original iteration of the science fiction powerhouse – Star Trek: The Original Series – ended in abject failure.