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Passed away August 24, 2005. Herbert Wright was best known as producer and writer of the successful TV series, Star Trek, The Next Generation. He began life in Keokuk Iowa, and then went on to Yale University (where he established the film school) and graduated with honors in 1969. After arriving in Hollywood, he produced, wrote and directed over 50 TV shows and feature films, including "The Six Million Dollar Man," "Night Gallery" and McCloud." He wrote and directed the TV version of "War of the Worlds," starring his actress wife Elaine Giftos. He was nominated for an Emmy for his TV Movie; "Through the Magic Pyramid." A prolific writer, he also wrote many articles and books on various subjects including filmmaking, martial arts and Feng Shui. Herb was an avid martial artist with a black belt in Japanese Sword. He loved the outdoors and his horses, and was most comfortable in the saddle. At his death, he was preparing a new science fiction TV series, "Questor." He is survived by his wife, daughter and three grandchildren.
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