Dead Zone Questions

From Sun-Sentinel's Q & A

Q. I have become engrossed in the Anthony Michael Hall program The Dead Zone. In watching the end credits, I noticed the name Michael Piller. Is this the same Michael Piller who produced many of the Star Trek programs? Also, what's your take on The Dead Zone? -- D.K., Davie

A. Michael Piller, whose son Shawn also has a creator's credit for The Dead Zone, was a writer for Star Trek: The Next Generation and helped create Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Voyager. I'm not a sci-fi buff so I haven't seen enough of The Dead Zone to offer an informed opinion.