Sci-Fi Screenwriter and Author George Clayton Johnson Dead At 86

George Clayton Johnson, writer of the first-aired episode of Star Trek, and co-author of Logan's Run, died on Christmas Day of cancer, at the age of 86. Johnson was a prolific television writer, penning several episodes of The Twilight Zone, and writing for several series as well; he was also a nominee for both the Nebula and Hugo awards. His first-published story, Oceans 11, was turned into a movie, and then revived as a the kernel for a film franchise. Johnson wrote comics as well as screenplays, short stories, and novels; he was originally slated to appear at the upcoming San Diego Comic Fest.

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Well, he was 86

[93 Escort Wagon]

the Sandmen probably didn't have much trouble catching him.

Re:Well, he was 86

[tnk1]

Considering that they should have had him at 21 or 30, depending on your source, they seem to have had quite a time of it. :)