William Shatner Reveals ‘Star Trek’ Royalties Shocker Amid Decades of Syndication

William Shatner reveals ‘Star Trek’ royalties shocker amid decades of syndication

William Shatner hasn’t earned a penny from the re-runs of the original Star Trek.

William Shatner has earned zero dollars from 'Star Trek' reruns despite decades of syndication

"Star Trek" actor William Shatner explained why he receives no royalties from the hit show's reruns, as residual fees began after the series was canceled.

William Shatner Reveals He Never Earned A Single Dollar From 'Star Trek' Reruns

For nearly six decades, Star Trek has remained one of television’s most beloved franchises, inspiring generations with its vision of the future. Yet, despite the show’s cultural impact, William Shatner revealed he never earned a penny from its reruns. The actor, now 94, explained that syndication wasn’t part of his original contract, so he never received residuals. Shatner starred as Capt. James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek from 1966 to 196…

William Shatner Says He 'Didn't Earn a Penny' From Star Trek Re-Runs

In a new interview with The Telegraph (paywalled), William Shatner revealed he has never earned residuals from reruns of the original Star Trek series, since syndication royalties weren't in place until after the show ended in 1969. "Nobody knew about reruns," said Shatner. "The concept of syndication only came in after 'Star Trek' was canceled when someone from the unions said: 'Wait a minute, you're replaying all those films, those shows.' The…

'Star Trek' Star William Shatner Hasn't Earned A Penny From TV Show Reruns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! William Shatner hasn’t earned a penny from the reruns of the original “Star Trek.” “Nobody knew about reruns,” he revealed in a new interview with The Telegraph. “The concept of syndication only came in after ‘Star Trek’ was canceled when someone from the unions said: ‘Wait a minute, you’re replaying all those films, those shows.’” “There was a big strike. But in the end, the unions secured residual fe…