Don Ingalls
Don Ingalls made a notable mark on Star Trek as a writer, contributing to the original series during its formative years. He is best remembered for penning "The Alternative Factor," an intriguing episode that delves into parallel universes and features Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise confronting a mysterious dual entity named Lazarus. Ingalls' script brought a blend of science fiction mystery and psychological drama to the show, capturing the imaginative spirit that defined Star Trek’s early exploration of strange new concepts. While he primarily worked as a screenwriter, his influence helped shape some of the more unusual and thought-provoking stories in Star Trek’s initial run. Beyond Star Trek, Ingalls wrote for various television series in the 1950s and 60s, but it is his contribution to the Enterprise’s adventurous chronicles that fans continue to appreciate and revisit in high definition through this archive.
Browse 2 HD Star Trek screencap galleries featuring Don Ingalls, including A Private Little War and The Alternative Factor.
Star Trek: The Original Series S02E19 “A Private Little War”
The Enterprise crew visits a primitive planet where Klingon agents are supplying weapons to one of the local tribes, disrupting the existi..
Star Trek: The Original Series S01E27 The Alternative Factor
Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock investigate a mysterious scientist named Lazarus who warns of a dangerous threat involving an anti-matter unive..