The couple were writers on the Western series Have Gun, Will Travel, but became famous in the soap world starting in 1960 when they began writing Search for Tomorrow. They left the show in 1963 when the star, Mary Stuart, threatened to leave after they killed her character's newborn son in an attempt to increase ratings, only to find that the viewership did not rise.
They created a medical drama, General Hospital, for the ABC network in 1963; it was the first serious effort by that network to create a daytime serial. Today, General Hospital is the longest-running soap on ABC. The duo wrote the show from its inception until 1969, when they left to create a new soap, Bright Promise. They stayed with that show until it was canceled in 1972; it was at this time that they retired from writing soap operas.
The earliest references to Hursley date from the late 12th century; Bishop of Winchester Henry de Blois built a manor house called Merdon Castle, within the parish, in 1138[1].
Hursley continued in the ownership of the Bishop of Winchester until 1552 when it was surrendered to king Edward VI.
Richard returned to Hursley after Oliver died in 1705 and lived on as lord of the manor until he died in 1712 whereupon he was buried in the chancel of All Saints' Church, Hursley [2].
The earliest references to Hursley date from the late twelfth century; Bishop of Winchester Henry de Blois built a manor house called Merdon Castle, within the parish, in 1138[1].
It was not to last however as Richard's grip on power was weak, he was forced from office with months and by 1660 concerns for his safety forced Richard Cromwell to flee the country with Dorothy.
Richard returned to Hursley after Oliver died in 1705 and lived on as lord of the manor until he died in 1712 whereupon he was buried in the chancel of All Saints Church, Hursley [1].
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