Herb Solow, Desilu executive who championed Star Trek, dead at 89

Herbert F. Solow, Desilu Exec Behind 'Star Trek' and 'Mission: Impossible,' Dies at 89 | Hollywood Reporter

 

He also worked at MGM and shepherded other shows like 'Mannix' and 'The Courtship of Eddie's Father' during his career.

 

He had quite a career.

 

A true pioneer. RIP.

 

The book he wrote with Robert Justman, Inside Star Trek: The Real Story, is required reading if you want to know the history of the original series. They were there.

Warp speed, Mr. Solow.

 

I met both of them when I worked at Paramount Studios back in 1996. Both of them were very nice. They signed my book. I got rid of it years ago but it was a very good book.

 

I've read every book regarding the creation of the the original Star Trek series and consider that one the absolute very best, by far.

It's very much a 'warts-and-all' unvarnished look at the series and personalities that surrounded it and isn't afraid to call out their sometimes dodgy behaviors and motivations. Also a fascinating look under the hood look at the politics and challenges of getting a show produced as well as shining a much needed light onto the others that contributed mightily to Star Trek (it wasn't all Gene as he'd like you to believe). Top notch read...

Hope your setting a course for 'the second star on the left' Mr. Solow, and know that your work did indeed change many lives. Respect.