Born in New York City, Hart obtained a BA in communication studies at Queens College, City University of New York and later an MA and a doctorate from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. In 1993 , Hart became president of Paramount Network Television. During his tenure, he oversaw the production of Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise, as well as other successful series like Frasier, NCIS, JAG or Numbers and 71 television movies. Hart was a strong supporter of Star Trek: Enterprise, reiterating before his departure he hoped for and expected several more seasons. [1]