The Redondo Beach man claimed to be wealthy — in the 1990s, he had invented Zicam, a popular cold remedy — and, he told investors, he had a tempting offer. It began with a name: Desilu Studios Inc.
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. By Mike Barnes ...