Author, Author (Star Trek: Voyager)
"Author, Author" | |
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David Livingston | |
Story by | Brannon Braga |
Teleplay by | |
Featured music | Jay Chattaway |
Production code | 266 |
Original air date | April 18, 2001 |
Guest appearances | |
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"Author, Author" is the 166th episode of the TV series
This episode aired on the United Paramount Network (UPN) on April 18, 2001.[1]
Plot
A new method of communications allows
Going back to the holodeck to work on his novel, the Doctor discovers it has been replaced by a parody where he is a boorish slacker who drugs a patient, reminiscent of Seven of Nine, to take advantage of her. He confronts Tom Paris who explains that he made it in order to show how hurt the other members of the crew were when they heard the Vortex portrayals of them. This, and a talk with Neelix, convinces him to edit his work so that it is more fictional. He does not wish the entire Federation to see his friends in a negative light. The issue seems to become moot when Admiral Paris from Earth lets Captain Janeway know that Photons Be Free is already being distributed without the Doctor's permission by Ardon Broht, his intended publisher, and people are wondering how fictional it really is.
When Broht refuses to recall the holonovel an arbitration hearing is conducted by long distance. After several days the arbiter rules that the Doctor is not yet considered a person under current Federation law but is an artist and therefore has the right to control his work.
Jump to a few months later in the Alpha Quadrant, to an
Reception
In 2021, The Digital Fix said this episode imitated "The Measure of a Man", but focused on holographic A.I. rights.[5]
Home media
On December 21, 2003, this episode was released on DVD as part of a Season 7 boxset; Star Trek Voyager: Complete Seventh Season.[6]
See also
- "The Measure of a Man" (Star Trek: The Next Generation) – 9th episode of the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation
References
- ^ "Star Trek: Voyager - TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
- ^ Epsicokhan, Jamahl. "[VOY] Jammer's Review: "Author, Author"". www.jammersreviews.com.
- ^ "Star Trek Voyager: an episode roadmap". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2019-06-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Britt, Ryan (2011-07-14). "I Like My Coffee Black and My Crew Lost: Six Voyager Episodes Worth Re-Watching". Tor.com. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
- ^ "Star Trek: Voyager Revisited - Season Seven". Television @ The Digital Fix. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "DVD Talk // Star Trek Voyager: Complete Seventh Season // Paramount // Unrated // December 21, 2004". www.dvdtalk.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
External links
- "Author, Author" at IMDb
- Author, Author at Memory Alpha
- Author, Author at Wayback Machine (archived from the original at StarTrek.com)