The Who Do We Trust Times

The Who Do We Trust Times is a gen (non-explicit slash could be discussed) Starsky and Hutch letterzine. It was the winner of a Huggy Award.
There were at total of eight issues. The zine includes letters, zine reviews, song lyrics, and art, but no fiction. The UK agent was Tabby Davis.
One interesting note: the word "slash" was never used, only "/."
==This Fandom's Letterzines==
* S and H (June/July 1979-Jan. 1983) (gen, non-explicit slash)
 
* APB, (gen) (Spring 1981-Feb. 1986) (gen, non-explicit slash)
* Handcuffs (1982) (slash)
* Hanky Panky (Feb. 1982-June 1986) (explicit slash)
* Word on the Street (1983-1984) (gen)
* Shootout (Oct. 1983- April 1986) (gen, non-explicit slash) 
* Between Friends (Jan. 1984-Dec. 1985) (gen, non-explicit slash) 
* Mixed Doubles (half Pros, half Starsky & Hutch) (1984-June 1989) (gen, non-explicit slash)
* Torino Times (~1985-1988) (gen)
* The Who Do We Trust Times (Feb. 1986-Oct. 1987) (gen, non-explicit slash) 
* Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Jan. 1987-Sept. 1991) (gen, non-explicit slash) 
* Frienz (Nov. 1988-Nov. 1996) (gen, non-explicit slash)
*Black Bean Soup (May 1995-Jan. 2000) (strictly gen)
* Wanna Share?? (German language) (Sept. 1995-April 1998) (gen, non-explicit slash)
* Me 'n Thee Times (Feb/March 1999-2000) (gen and non-explicit slash)
==The Focus==
The editor submited a letter to Between Friends explaining the focus of her new letterzine:
==About Content Policy==
 
==Stand on Editing and Censorship==
After a fan writes and uses offensive language, the editor responds in issue #7 to some fans' suggestion she be "censored."
==Production Notes==
From the issue's first editorial:
 
==Issue 1 (February 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 1 was published in February 1986 and contains 42 pages.
* the TOTM was how much "The Pilot" differed from other episodes in terms of style 
* a fan writes of her optimism and encouragement: 
* a fan lauds a new zine, Celebration and comments on a trope: 
* a fan comments on the recent pressure on Starsky and Hutch by the BBC and other television stations regarding the violence the show portrays: 
* a fan comments: 
* Ima Fool contributes a long parody summary of the episode "Targets Without a Badge"
* fans contribute poetry and song lyrics that remind them of SH
* this issue has an essay called "Smithereens" by Paula Smith -- "The show "captures the essence of the bond between Starsky and Hutch. When the chips are down, you can always count on each other. When the whole world is ag'in ya, you still have a friend. When hell breaks loose, your partner is there. Me and thee."
* "The Artsy Guy with the Beard," first of a three-part series by Pam Perry analyzing Paul Michael Glaser's directing talent and style (also published in Tell Me Something I Don't Know! starting with issue #6)
* this issue has a full-page, calligraphed poem called "High Flight" which is a tribute to the explosion of Challenger
* this issue has two long LoCs about Celebration, see that page
==Issue 2 (April 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 2 was published in April 1986 and contains 66 pages.
* the TOTM was hurt/comfort and why there was an apparent lack of it in recent fiction
* the editor welcomes Merle Decker as an artist: "I am very proud to be publishing her first piece of S&H artwork. Some of you may know Merle from ST zines, and who better to do the cover illo for the "h/c" issue. It's beautiful, and I hope they'll be more. She told me she had a ball doing it. I especially like the little curl around Hutch's finger!"
* a fan offers her kudos: "Congratulations, and thank you, Pam, for a fine first issue of the Times. It's enjoyable, beautifully produced, easy to read- in short, a worthy successor to Between Friends."
* about the TOTM: 
* regarding the TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* a fan comments that this maturing of the fandom has also made much h/c, both in S/H and straight fiction, more psychological as well as more plot-driven: 
* about the TOTM, H/C: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on the TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on TOTM: 
* more on the TOTM: 
* an update on ZebraCon: 
* a fan comments on what she sees as a bit of a fandom rift: 
* "Smithereens," (I Lost It on Jeopardy) an essay by Paula Smith, the topic: H/C and frission, "a shudder of recognition that something damn real is going on, or that something true has been described exactly right."
* "Bondings," an essay by April Valentine which examines H/C
* "Ima's Rules for Writing Fools," by Ima Fool, a short parody of on writing H/C
==Issue 3 (June 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 3 was published in June 1986 and contains 46 pages.
 
* it contains a ballot for the Huggy Awards
* the TOTM was the appealing physical attributes of Starsky and Hutch
* the editor warns fans not to buy the pro book, "Cult TV," as it is full of stupid, careless errors
* part two of "The Artsy Guy With the Camera," by Pam Perry, analysis of "Ballad for a Blue Lady"
* a review by Pam Perry of "Band of the Hand," which was a non-SH film directed by Paul Michael Glaser
* the editor signs on for more: "Yes, that's right.	I've decided to commit (myself?) to 3 more issues of this letterzine. Truth is, I couldn't face the empty mailbox. So, subscriptions are now being accepted for issues #4-6, at the same bargain basement price..."
* "Smithereens," (The Good Stuff) by Paula Smith: 
* a fan revisits the TOTM from the last issue: 
* a fan responds to a comment in the previous issue: 
* a fan in the UK has this plea: 
* about hurt/comfort: 
* more on h/c: 
* on S&H crying: 
* on crying in SH fanfic: 
* regarding a perceived rift in fandom: 
* a zine ed suggests this about OOP zines: 
* regarding ZebraCon: 
* a comment about S/H zines: 
* a fan lists a number of popular songs that remind her of SH and makes this offer: 
==Issue 4 (August 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 4 was published in August 1986 and contains 54 pages.
* the TOTM may be: "How do you explain your fannish life to your friends and family, if at all?"
* The Artsy Guy, part three by Pam Perry, analysis of "Ballad for a Blue Lady" 
* there is a review/long LoC on Nightlight, see that page
* "Smithereens," (Out of the Emerald City and Into the Closet), a column by Paula Smith, this one on why we need fandom
* there are several con reports for ZebraCon #6, see that page
* the editor writes: 
* several fans comment that it's the zines that make the fandom, not the show itself: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan writes of others knowing of her fondness for SH and fandom: 
* about ZCon: 
* regarding the TOTM and the acceptance of fannish participation by others: 
* a fan needs some advice: 
* a fan comments on a story: 
* regarding the TOTM: 
* regarding the TOTM: 
* regarding the TOTM and at least one ever-hopeful husband: 
* regarding the TOTM: 
* about the TOTM and its "more respectable" predecessor: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan throws this opinion out: 
* about ZebraCon from one of the organizers: 
==Issue 5 (October 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 5 was published in October 1986 and contains 42 pages. It has a small amount of art by Ruth Kurz reprinted from some Harry & Johnny zines.
* the TOTM: What do S&H value most in each other, what does each bring to the relationship?
* there is an essay called "Communications: Me and Thee" by Pat Massie that discusses S&H's relationship and how it relates to Kira
* Ima Fool writes an essay that starts with "Partners? Playmates? Paramours?"
* some fans discuss the trend in fanfic to write in a female character to simply prove S&H aren't gay
* a zined says Murder on San Carmelitas is finished and at the printers
* a fan writes up an extensive astrological dissection of both actors that goes on for three pages
* contains a review for Goliath, see that article
* "Smithereens" by Paula Smith (an essay about fandom as a sort of religion)
* a fan writes about women in the show and how S&H would sometimes "pork some bimbos" for pure animal release. The phrase made at least one other fan write in issue #7 that maybe the editor should censor such offensive language, something the editor declines to do. In issue #7, the "offending" author responds: "Thank you to everyone who kept a sense of humor about the 'porking bimbos' remark in my last letter. Honest, I type these things with a smile on my face and wish that everyone would read them with a smile on theirs."
* a fan writes a very lengthy account (seven pages!) of a month-long cross-country trip in the U.S. by bus to visit other fans
* there is an ad for Partners in Verse, a S&H poetry and art zine by Sandra J. Ferriday
* there is an ad for Blue Warriors
* there is an ad for Lemon Aid, an original universe fanwork by Terri Beckett: "Former, present, and would-be readers of the Vastarnyi & Dexter universe should contact the appropriate address, whereupon they may learn something to their advantage."
==Issue 6 (December 1986)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 6 was published in December 1986 and contains 46 pages. The art is by Ruth Kurz, Betsy Barr, Susan B, Carol Davis, and Tabby Davis.
* Artsy Guy, article about PMG's directing by Pam
* Holiday Images, Little Girl Revisited by Pat Massie
* Ima Fool's Rules for Writing
* a fan writes: "As far as I know, you can't make a songtape without audio dub. I'm still learning. Put the song over the picture for awhile, now I'm laying the picture over the music, but both methods have their pros and cons."
* from a fan who is putting together a zine: 
* working on a fannish doll: 
* a fan chides another: 
* the TOTM: "The Fourth Season: Love It or Hate It?" and this inspires much discussion -- one example: 
* a fan addresses another: 
==Issue 7 (March 1987)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 7 was published in March 1987 and contains 38 pages. The front cover is by Merle Decker. The back cover is uncredited, and there is no interior art.
* the editor is bowing out with the next issue: 
* about the “ladies of S&H”: 
* a fan writes: 
* another fan says: 
* a fan writes: 
* a fan wants to know why a gen-only fan ordered a slash only to complain about it: 
* a fan writes that she wishes fans would never "cool" to S&H: 
* No Easy Answers author writes: 
* the TOTM is about the role women played in the series
* there is much discussion about Murder on San Carmelitas, see that page
* a fan writes that Starsky and Hutch were pretty unliberated when it came to women: "Women are something to 'catch' and screw, if possible, something to put on a pedestal... I don't think S&H have done much for advancing the cause or status of women, except to offer us an example of love, devotion, courage and partnership."
* another fan writes: "The majority of the women portrayed on S&H were hardly representative of the majority of the women who watched the show... I can't say that I think S&H did anything for women, image-wise, but did we expect/want them to?"
* a fan admits there were some terrible women’s roles on the show but goes on to list many female characters that were very positive: Sammie Mason, Judith Kaufman, Molly Bristol, Hannah Kanen, Joan Meredith, Carol Wade, Laura Stevens, Lizzie Thorpe, Sally Hagen, Linda Baylor, Eunice Craig, Maggie Blaine, Mrs. Green, Helen Yeager, Minnie Kaplan to name a few
* there is much fannish discussion over camera angles, characterization, and plotting regarding several episodes
* a fan comments that she agrees that "the fourth season does have a secret… hence all the attempts to resolve it."
* many fans react to an interview with the actress who played the policewoman in “Death Ride” in which she called the show, “a big macho exercise”
* a fan writes: "Why are S&H so fascinating: aside from being good-looking and sexy, compassionate, brave and intelligent the special bond between them is beautiful! it's unimportant that they're both male — they could've been 2 females or woman and man — what's appealing is the exceptional relationship."
* another fan writes that she watches the show specifically for the male bonding
* a fan comments that she hasn’t noticed any Mary Sues in the Professionals fan fiction she’s been reading
* a fan complains that all the new S&H zines are slash 
* there is an essay by Pat Massie titled: “Language, Libido, and Community” that talks about gender roles and how men relate to each other
* includes an "Smithereens" essay by Paula Smith called "Plot is What Platitudinists Do Late at Night." It is about some fans' complaints that fan fiction lately lacks plot, what exactly is plot, and if you don't like a story, tell the author. 
* a submission request for Shadowplay
* a submission request for TLC
* a submission request for Nightlight #2
* a submission request for a fifth issue of Code 7 which was to be a Professionals slash zine
* a zined says that Cat Tales is sold out
* an ad for Zebra Con #7
* a fan in London plans some get-togethers: "Since the one-day get-togethers held in London during 1986 were so well-attended and people have told me they enjoyed them, I have provisionally booked the Cafe Munchen for three dates in 1987." She lists three Saturdays.
==Issue 8 (October 1987)==
The Who Do We Trust Times 8 was published in October 1987 and contains 38 pages. There is no interior art.
* the TOTM: Discuss the male minor canon characters
* there is much discussion about Murder on San Carmelitas
* a fan asks: "Does anyone know what became of Bird of Paradise?"
* the fans continue to be unhappy with the actress who portrayed the policewoman in 'Death Ride' for the interview in which she said that the whole show was an exercise in macho posturing; there is much discussion over what constitutes masculinity 
* the zine ed of Shadowplay says the zine will be delayed as they don't have enough submissions. "We are following on the coat-tails of Code 7 #4 and what with the size of that zine there isn't a whole lot available at the moment."
* a long-time fan writes: 
* the editor says this will be the last issue, she also says she is concerned that fans are being unkind to each other: 
* a gen and slash fan writes that the slash debate will never be solved, that folks should live and let live. She discusses her experiences in Star Trek: 
* there is an essay about men, women, pornography by Paula Smith: "Violate Me in the Violet Time (In the Vilest Way You Know). Among other things, it discusses Murder on San Carmelitas, see that pages. An excerpt from the essay: 
==References==
 Category:Newsletters & Letterzines
Category:Starsky & Hutch Slash Zines
Category:1980s