The problem isn't being solved by UPN s new fall schedule. But that's not to say it is not being addressed, and in an interesting way. What the two former WB shows will do is give UPN another night of shows that are noted for their incredibly loyal followings. With just these two shows UPN stands to build a strong third evening of viewing. Star Trek has an audience, the WWF has loyal fans, and Buffy has a following.
People know what they re going to get on every night.
It's a strategy the network tried to use to build viewership for other shows, without success. There's certainly some risk that a share of viewers will not follow the two shows to their new network, but it appears to be slight. Both the WB and UPN have had luck in picking up shows from other networks. Both the WB and UPN have picked up rejects from major networks in the past. UPN is hoping everyone s going to move over.