Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_1439096_1 (director VARCHAR, original_air_date__atv_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
Who was the director of the episode originally aired on 26 October 1969?
### Answer:
SELECT director FROM table_1439096_1 WHERE original_air_date__atv_ = "26 October 1969"