Harlan Ellison Sues CBS-Paramount and the WGA for City on the Edge of Forever

Harlan Ellison, the famous sci-fi writer who wrote what is probably the most well-regarded Star Trek The Original Series episode ever, “City on the Edge of Forever”, has sued CBS-Paramount and the Writers Guild of America on behalf of that episode. Specifically, Ellison believes the studio hasn’t paid him what he’s owed for “City”, while the WGA is being punished for not doing enough to help him get his just dues.

Nikki Finke over at Deadline Hollywood has more on the suit:

He’s alleging the Big Media company allegedly has failed to pay him for the merchandising, publishing, and other exploitations of his work from inception to present day. The suit filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California also names the Writers Guild of America — despite Ellison being a 47-year member and twice on its board of directors — and accuses the guild of failing to act on Ellison’s behalf after numerous requests.

Harlan Ellison has always been a character when it comes to sci-fi. He’s kind of like the sci-fi version of Alan Moore – kooky and brilliant, and you never know what he’s gonna do or say next.

Never saw “City on the Edge of Forever”? You can see the full episode over at CBS now, for free.