- 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.
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