And the Children Shall Lead

Who were the child actors in this classic episode of the original Star Trek?

In the Star Trek episode titled “And the Children Shall Lead,” the main child actors included Craig Hundley (as Tommy Starnes), Pamelyn Ferdin (as Mary), Brian Tochi (as Ray), Caesar Belli (as Steve), and Mark Robert Brown (as Don). Craig Hundley, later known as Craig Huxley, went on to have a career in music, even creating the “Blaster Beam” instrument used in soundtracks for future Star Trek films. This episode, known for its haunting storyline about children under a malevolent influence, also featured Melvin Belli, a prominent attorney, in the role of the entity “Gorgan”.