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

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Herbert F. Solow, who as head of production at Desilu Studios oversaw the development of such landmark TV dramas as Star Trek, Mission: Impossible and Mannix, has died.

He was 89. Solow died Thursday in his sleep of natural causes at an undisclosed location, a family spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter.

Solow also served as an executive with MGM, where he shepherded Medical Center, Then Came Bronsonand The Courtship of Eddie's Father, before producing the 1970 documentary Elvis: That's the Way It Is and co-creating the series The Man From Atlantis.

A native of New York City, Solow started his career in the mail room at William Morris, then worked for NBC in foreign sales, as program director for the network's films division and as head.

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