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'''Merri D. Howard''' {{born|20|July|1957}} was a producer and assistant director for ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. She also received "special thanks" in the credits of {{film|8}} and {{film|9}}. In {{y|1994}}, Howard was part of the production team of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' who received an [[Emmy Award]] nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. She shared this nomination with [[Rick Berman]], [[Michael Piller]], [[Jeri Taylor]], [[David Livingston]], [[Peter Lauritson]], [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[Wendy Neuss]], and [[Brannon Braga]].
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'''Merri D. Howard''' {{born|20|July|1957}} was a producer and assistant director for ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. She also received "special thanks" in the credits of {{film|8}} and {{film|9}}. In {{y|1994}}, Howard was part of the production team of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' which received an [[Emmy Award]] nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. She shared this nomination with [[Rick Berman]], [[Michael Piller]], [[Jeri Taylor]], [[David Livingston]], [[Peter Lauritson]], [[Ronald D. Moore]], [[Wendy Neuss]], and [[Brannon Braga]].
   
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Her name was referenced in several on-screen [[okudagram]]s throught all the television series:
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Her name was referenced in several on-screen [[okudagram]]s throughout all the television series:
 
* [[Merri Howard (comedian)]]
  
* [[Merri Howard (comedian)]]
 
* [[Merri Howard (Lieutenant Commander)]]
  
* [[Merri Howard (Lieutenant Commander)]]
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* [[M. Howard]]
  
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* [[M. Howard (Doctor)]]
  
* [[M. Howard (Doctor)]]
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In addition, the maiden name of the character of [[Beverly Crusher]] was established to be Howard in homage to her. (''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' 2nd ed., p. 197)
   
 
After [[Jonathan Frakes]] was injured during a stunt in the 1991 ''The Next Generation'' episode {{e|Qpid}}, Howard drove him to the hospital in Hollywood. (''Selected Crew Analysis: Year Four'', [[TNG Season 4 DVD]] special features) Howard was interviewed in {{y|2001}} for ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 22]]'' and can be seen on two trading cards in the series [[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes]] and [[The Making of Star Trek: The Next Generation]]. She was also interviewed by [[Larry Nemecek]] in {{y|1995}} for the ''[[Star Trek: Communicator issue 104]]''.
  
After [[Jonathan Frakes]] was injured during a stunt in the 1991 ''The Next Generation'' episode {{e|Qpid}}, Howard drove him to the hospital in Hollywood. (''Selected Crew Analysis: Year Four'', [[TNG Season 4 DVD]] special features) Howard was interviewed in {{y|2001}} for ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 22]]'' and can be seen on two trading cards in the series [[Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes]] and [[The Making of Star Trek: The Next Generation]]. She was also interviewed by [[Larry Nemecek]] in {{y|1995}} for the ''[[Star Trek: Communicator issue 104]]''.
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Howard started to work under the name '''Merri Howard-Gorrin''' as stage manager on the television series ''Brothers'' in 1984, which featured TNG guest star [[Hallie Todd]]. She then worked as second assistant and later first assistant director on the television series ''MacGyver'' (1985-1987).
  
Howard started to work under the name '''Merri Howard-Gorrin''' as stage manager on the television series ''Brothers'' in 1984, which featured TNG guest star [[Hallie Todd]]. She then worked as second assistant and later first assistant director on the television series ''MacGyver'' (1985-1987).
   
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After the end of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', Howard served as producer on the television series ''Just Legal'' (2005-2006). In 2006 she joined the production of the drama series ''Cold Case'', first as line producer, then as producer, and since 2008 as co-executive producer. The series paired Howard on the production team with ''Voyager'' star and director [[Roxann Dawson]].
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After the end of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', Howard served as producer on the television series ''Just Legal'' (2005-2006). In 2006 she joined the production of the drama series ''Cold Case'', first as line producer, then as producer, and since 2008 as co-executive producer. The series paired Howard on the production team with ''Voyager'' star and director [[Roxann Dawson]]. In 2010 she worked as producer on the drama series ''The Whole Truth''.
   
 
Howard is married to Merrill Sindler and her daughter Sarah Jenny was born on 27 October 1998.
  
Howard is married to Merrill Sindler and her daughter Sarah Jenny was born on 27 October 1998.
   
 
== ''Star Trek'' credits ==
  
== ''Star Trek'' credits ==
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(''This list is currently incomplete.'')
  
 
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* {{TNG}} - First Assistant Director
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;As Supervising Producer
  
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** {{e|Where Silence Has Lease}} ([[TNG Season 2|Season 2]])
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* {{ENT}}
  
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** {{e|Broken Bow}}
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** {{e|The Outrageous Okona}}
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** {{e|Fight or Flight}}
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** {{e|The Schizoid Man}} (uncredited)
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** {{e|Strange New World}}
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** {{e|Loud As A Whisper}}
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** {{e|Unexpected}}
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** {{e|A Matter Of Honor}}
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** {{e|Terra Nova}}
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** {{e|The Dauphin}}
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** {{e|The Andorian Incident}}
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** {{e|The Royale}}
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** {{e|Breaking the Ice}}
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** {{e|The Icarus Factor}}
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** {{e|Civilization}}
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** {{e|Q Who}}
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** {{e|Fortunate Son}}
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** {{e|Up The Long Ladder}}
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** {{e|Cold Front}}
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** {{e|The Emissary}}
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** {{e|Silent Enemy}}
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** {{e|Shades of Gray}}
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* {{TNG}} - Unit Production Manager
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** {{e|Dear Doctor}}
  
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** [[TNG Season 3|Season 3]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Sleeping Dogs}}
  
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** [[TNG Season 4|Season 4]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Shadows of P'Jem}}
  
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** [[TNG Season 5|Season 5]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Shuttlepod One}}
  
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* {{TNG}} - Line Producer
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** {{e|Fusion}}
  
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** {{e|Rogue Planet}}
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** {{e|The Mind's Eye}}
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** {{e|Acquisition}}
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** {{e|Power Play}}
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** [[TNG Season 6|Season 6]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Oasis}}
  
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** [[TNG Season 7|Season 7]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Detained}}
  
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** {{e|Vox Sola}}
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* {{VOY}} - Producer
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** [[VOY Season 1|Season 1]] (16 episodes)
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** {{e|Fallen Hero}}
  
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** [[VOY Season 2|Season 2]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Desert Crossing}}
  
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** [[VOY Season 3|Season 3]] (26 episodes)
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** {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}
  
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* {{VOY}} - Co-Supervising Producer
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** {{e|Shockwave}}
  
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** [[VOY Season 4|Season 4]] (26 episodes)
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** [[VOY Season 5|Season 5]] (26 episodes)
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* {{VOY}}/{{ENT}} - Supervising Producer
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** [[VOY Season 6|Season 6]] (26 episodes)
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** [[VOY Season 7|Season 7]] (26 episodes)
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** [[ENT Season 1|Season 1]] (26 episodes)
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** [[ENT Season 2|Season 2]] (26 episodes)
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** [[ENT Season 3|Season 3]] (24 episodes)
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** [[ENT Season 4|Season 4]] (22 episodes)
 
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== External link ==
  
== External link ==
 
* {{IMDb-link|page=nm0397500|name=Merri D. Howard}}
  
* {{IMDb-link|page=nm0397500|name=Merri D. Howard}}
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Merri Howard

Merri Howard

Merri D. Howard (born 20 July 1957; age 66) was a producer and assistant director for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise. She also received "special thanks" in the credits of Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Insurrection. In 1994, Howard was part of the production team of Star Trek: The Next Generation which received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. She shared this nomination with Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor, David Livingston, Peter Lauritson, Ronald D. Moore, Wendy Neuss, and Brannon Braga.

Her name was referenced in several on-screen okudagrams throughout all the television series:

In addition, the maiden name of the character of Beverly Crusher was established to be Howard in homage to her. (Star Trek Encyclopedia 2nd ed., p. 197)

After Jonathan Frakes was injured during a stunt in the 1991 The Next Generation episode "Qpid", Howard drove him to the hospital in Hollywood. (Selected Crew Analysis: Year Four, TNG Season 4 DVD special features) Howard was interviewed in 2001 for Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 22 and can be seen on two trading cards in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation - Behind the Scenes and The Making of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She was also interviewed by Larry Nemecek in 1995 for the Star Trek: Communicator issue 104.

Howard started to work under the name Merri Howard-Gorrin as stage manager on the television series Brothers in 1984, which featured TNG guest star Hallie Todd. She then worked as second assistant and later first assistant director on the television series MacGyver (1985-1987).

After the end of Star Trek: Enterprise, Howard served as producer on the television series Just Legal (2005-2006). In 2006 she joined the production of the drama series Cold Case, first as line producer, then as producer, and since 2008 as co-executive producer. The series paired Howard on the production team with Voyager star and director Roxann Dawson. In 2010 she worked as producer on the drama series The Whole Truth.

Howard is married to Merrill Sindler and her daughter Sarah Jenny was born on 27 October 1998.

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