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United Paramount Network
 PROFILE
The fifth wheel of television networks, United Paramount Network (UPN) supplies 23 hours of programming each week to affiliates across the US, offering such shows as "Moesha, Star Trek: Voyager," and "WWF Smackdown!" and scored a coup over rival The WB by snagging "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for next season. The network is solely owned and operated by media giant Viacom, which bought former partner Chris-Craft's half-interest for a measly $5 million in 2000 after activating a buy-sell clause in its contract. The FCC overturned a federal law prohibiting ownership of two networks, allowing Viacom to keep both UPN and CBS. News Corp.'s purchase of Chris-Craft's high-profile UPN affiliates won't affect UPN after all; a new deal keeps UPN on the air through the 2001-2002 season.

 COMPETITION
ABC, Inc. (dossier)
Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. (FOX)
National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (dossier)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
1999 Sales (mil.): 437.10

 KEY PEOPLE
• Dean Valentine
    CEO
• David England
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
US
Phone: 310-575-7000
Fax: 310-575-7220
Online: Web Site

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