Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17355579_1 ( series__number INTEGER, directed_by VARCHAR, written_by VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Name the series number directed by richard thorpe written by dee johnson

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(series__number) FROM table_17355579_1 WHERE directed_by = "Richard Thorpe" AND written_by = "Dee Johnson"