Observed Signal · Aug 30, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
MeTV Toons airs Star Trek animated marathon Sept 5
MeTV Toons will broadcast a special six-episode marathon of Star Trek: The Animated Series on Saturday, September 5, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Central. The roughly three-hour block (1–4 p.m. Eastern/Pacific) is part of Weigel Broadcasting’s programming slate marking Star Trek’s 60th anniversary (the franchise first aired September 8, 1966). Sister Weigel channels will also run anniversary content, including a full run of the original live-action series on Heroes & Icons and themed late-night blocks on MeTV. The article summarizes the 1973–74 animated series’ production history — including its 22 ordered half-hour episodes, Gene Roddenberry’s creative role, and principal returning cast — and notes MeTV Toons’ availability via broadcast and streaming (Frndly TV, Philo, DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV).
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- MeTV Toons will present a six-episode marathon of Star Trek: The Animated Series on Saturday, September 5, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern / 12 p.m. Central.
- The animated marathon is scheduled to run about three hours, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
- The programming is part of a 60th-anniversary celebration for Star Trek, which first reached American television on September 8, 1966.
- MeTV Toons is available on broadcast TV and can be streamed on Frndly TV, Philo, DIRECTV, Fubo, and Sling TV.
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Weigel Marks Star Trek 60th with Network Marathons
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