33 Facts About Janice Rand

Janice Rand is a fictional character in the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Original Series during its first season, as well as three of the Star Trek films.

Janice Rand's is the Captain's yeoman on board the USS Enterprise, and first appeared in the episode "The Man Trap".

Janice Rand was portrayed by American actress Grace Lee Whitney, who had previously worked with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry in both The Lieutenant and a pilot for a show he created called Police Story.

Whitney as Janice Rand was involved in promoting Star Trek before it aired, but did not appear in the first two pilots.

Janice Rand's was available to appear in the series and was promptly cast in the role, being paid $750 per episode and being guaranteed to appear in seven episodes out of the first thirteen.

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Roddenberry explained to Whitney that he wanted Janice Rand to be Captain Kirk's confidante but never wanted them to express their affection for one another; instead he wanted it to be played as an ongoing undercurrent.

Janice Rand's complained to Roddenberry about them hiding her "dancer's legs", so he had William Ware Theiss design a short skirt and tunic for her to wear, a uniform which was adopted by the other female characters on the series.

Janice Rand's said the outfit was "sensational" and that "it stopped traffic".

Janice Rand's was prescribed amphetamines by her doctor, for the purpose of weight loss.

Janice Rand developed her hair styles for the series, which Roddenberry insisted must be unique and futuristic so that the viewers could believe they were seeing the future on television.

Janice Rand's was particularly affectionate toward the latter because it allowed her to appear on camera with her two children, and said it was her favorite.

Certain elements of Janice Rand's characterization were developed by Whitney and Shatner; Whitney would go to Shatner's side when their characters were put in danger – in response, Shatner would put his arms around her, such as in "Balance of Terror".

Janice Rand suggested immediately that it could be expanded in order to be sold as a toy for young girls.

Janice Rand added that they should instead look to using Whitney on a free-lance basis instead of under permanent contract.

Janice Rand's was continuing to take amphetamines and had developed a drinking problem.

Janice Rand informed her about a Star Trek convention coming up that was organised by Bjo and John Trimble called Equicon.

Janice Rand's received such a reception upon making an appearance there that she was inspired to think more about the series and wanted to appear at more events.

Whitney returned for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, with Roddenberry bringing her back as Janice Rand who was now the transporter chief on board the Enterprise.

Janice Rand's did not appear in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and was not in the script for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.

Janice Rand's praised the "incredible experience" and enjoyed working with Kate Mulgrew and Tim Russ.

Janice Rand's is older than the adolescent boy and attempts to dissuade his affections by introducing him to Yeoman Tina Lawton.

Concerned, Janice Rand seeks the advice of the Captain who intervenes and involves Evans in some sparring practice.

Janice Rand's refuses his approach; Spock and Kirk arrive but Charlie attacks them, and Rand slaps the boy.

Janice Rand joins the away team in the episode "Miri", and is infected by the disease that wiped out all of the adults on the planet.

Janice Rand's finds comfort in the arms of Kirk, causing Miri to become jealous and the girl kidnaps the Yeoman to attract the attention of the Captain.

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Janice Rand's next appeared in the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture as the chief transporter operator and non-commissioned officer on board the Enterprise.

Janice Rand's subsequently served as a communications officer aboard the USS Excelsior during the events of The Undiscovered Country.

Janice Rand's returned as Rand in the film Star Trek: Of Gods and Men.

Janice Rand was portrayed by Meghan King Johnson in New Voyages.

Janice Rand's was initially going to work on a film with producer Jack Marshall, but when that fell through, he suggested she worked on the Star Trek production.

Club in 2009, said that Whitney was a "competent actress", but that Janice Rand "represents some of Treks most egregious offenses against feminism".

Janice Rand criticized her role within the show, and specifically in "Charlie X" when Charlie slaps her bottom and none of the characters can explain why he should not do that.

However, she criticized Janice Rand's being written out part way through the episode as she felt that the character could have had more to contribute to the plot.