His lifelong collaboration with William Link began with their writing sketches
together at summer camp, then at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in their
native Philadelphia.
Won a record four Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America.
Graduated with writing partner William Link from Cheltenham High School, Cheltenham, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Book (Musical)
with collaborator William Link for "Merlin."
He died from a heart attack on 3/12/87, at his Brentwood (CA) home.