text: 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_2468961_8 (written_by VARCHAR, directed_by VARCHAR, original_air_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name who wrote the episode directed by patrick duffy airing on november 7, 1997
  ### Answer:
  SELECT written_by FROM table_2468961_8 WHERE directed_by = "Patrick Duffy" AND original_air_date = "November 7, 1997"