Co-owns the rights to Man from Atlantis (1977) with Warner Brothers. According to Solow, there has been some interest in a remake of the TV show, but Warners has held off because they also own Aquaman, and want to develop something with that character, instead.
While he was an executive at Desilu Studios (later to become part of
Paramount Pictures), he was approached by a soft-spoken Texan who was
nervously holding a crumpled piece of paper. The man was Gene Roddenberry. The paper held the outline of a story that would become
Star Trek (1966).
He had to convince Gene Roddenberry to alter Star Trek (1966)'s Mr. Spock's original look, which
included a demonic-looking red face and tail. The now-iconic pointed
ears were retained.
In the Errand of Fury book series about Star Trek, Admiral Herbert Solow is named so to honor the producer.
He and his wife are living in Wales. He lectures part-time at a university. (November 2007)
Middle name is Franklin.
In the Errand of Fury book series about Star Trek, Admiral Herbert Solow in the series, is named to honor the producer.
Hhis wife, Harrison, is a Welsh award winning author.