The episode was adapted into a short story by James Blish for Star Trek 8, published in 1972.

One episode was even adapted from a folk song by Stan Rogers.

Some episodes of the series were written by or adapted from the works of famous authors.

Twelve episodes of the original Star Trek TV series were also adapted to this format.

The episode has been adapted on a number of occasions.

Some changes were made when this episode was adapted for radio.

Some episodes of both the original black and white series and the colour sequel were adapted for radio, with the original television cast.

Each episode was a self-contained story, usually adapted from famous plays, short-stories or novels by some of the writers of the day.

Each episode is actually adapted from real headline-grabbers from local dailies throughout the past quarter-century.

A few episodes have been adapted and expanded as full length novels.