Maurice Hurley (August 16, 1939 â€" February 24, 2015) was an American
screenwriter and producer known best for his work on Star Trek: The
Next Generation.In the 1980s, his work for television included writing
scripts for The Equalizer and Miami Vice. He also produced some
episodes of The Equalizer. He wrote the script for the film Firebird
2015 AD in 1981. His later TV efforts included writing and/or
producing episodes for Baywatch, Diagnosis: Murder, 24, and La Femme
Nikita.In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Hurley was the series'
initial head writer/show runner. His influence was substantial as he
introduced creative elements on the series that are now part of the
franchise, notably the Borg. Hurley was blamed for the firing of Gates
McFadden, who played the role of Dr. Beverly Crusher, at the end of
the show's first season. Executive producer Rick Berman recalled that
Hurley "had a real bone to pick" with McFadden and did not like her
acting. He left the series after its second season, which left the
door open for Rick Berman to fire Diana Muldaur, and was replaced by
Michael I. Wagner (for four episodes) and ultimately by Michael
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