by Brenda Marshall; TV Radio Mirror, May 1966 Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Perhaps well try something, see what happens. Ben Murphy, Pete Duels co-star, went ahead and worked. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. I have seen it before in actors with a real natural, in-born talent. He never went Hollywood, Charles Parker, a leading West Coast television writer, told me. It needed the chemistry of Pete and Ben..I still watched the program, but it was not the same. I guess he never knew how much it meant to me. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. RIP. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . "I saw a lot of humor in that show, which I thought was a precursor to Alias Smith and Jones.". He says she is a pleasant, friendly girl working as assistant manageress in a coffee shop. He did not watch much television, but worked all the time. ", After a lengthy pause, Huggins said, "RogerPete is dead.". Alcohol was probably a huge factor in his taking his life, and it sounded like he felt trapped in this acting job. Ellsworth S. Deuel A memorial service for Dr. Ellsworth S. Deuel, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2013, will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Road, Penfield Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). Murphy has been particularly impressed when approached by "grown men who cry when they talk about it and express just how much the series has meant to them." Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. According to Davis, "ABC wanted a more traditional Western starring Clint Walker," which eventually materialized one year later as Yuma, an Aaron Spelling production that also did not make it to series. I am glad I was not cursed to suffer either malady. [8][9] In Tarantino's novelization of the movie, Duel and Dalton worked together, "enjoyed each other's company" and were both "undiagnosed bipolar. The film also starred Roger Davis and Pete Duel in dynamic roles that were not too distant from Hannibal Heyes, the same character they both eventually played on Alias Smith and Jones. After a short time on Five Mile Line Road, Dr. Deuel moved the practice and his family to 1790 Penfield Road, next to Daniel Penfields house. Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). Everything she said proved valid., Why did Pete do it? My brother was my best friend. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. All rights reserved. He had a lovable warmth and a truth about him. But I do want your Honor to know that I am a person basically interested in other people and I would not knowingly harm anyone.. ", Five decades after first doing the series, he has only one regret, " that Peter isn't here with Roger and me to reminisce about the time we all shared and experienced.". Please come to the front. Then when the moguls deem the time is right, they put him in a series as a star. He does very well out of it financially; so do they. I have been watching the old series Alias Smith and Jones and started thinking about Pete Deuel and Ben. I am still sad thinking of what could have been and life not finished. He's designed and built hotels, high-rises, and six of the most state-of-the-art contemporary homes in the history of the Hollywood Hills. I suppose it was the drink., I have been to the house where Pete Duel died. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. I remember reading in TV guide about his death,bio, with nice pic of Duel looking over while sitting in rocking chair. Money was not his worry. Larson's reconceived edition premiered January 5, 1971, on ABC as a 90-minute, mid-season replacement special just a few years before he would go on to oversee other popular shows, such as NBC's McCloud, and ABC's Battlestar Galactica. I asked him for his autograph and got it. In May 1971, while Alias Smith and Jones was still being churned out at the Universal factory, Pete Duels drunken driving case came up in court. He directed Pete Duel many times. Too bad he is gone i didnt know till years later that he killed himself! ", Immediately after Smith and Jones was canceled, however, there was a chance that the BBC was going to pick up the series for a fourth season. Isnt that often the way with suicides? Upon his initial read of the script, Murphy immediately tasted the flavor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. After that film, he went to Spain to make Cannon for Cordoba (1970), a Western in which he played the mischievous soldier Andy Rice. So you know that if ever you see any comment by me in the press on Pete, it didnt really come from me; its not true.. I know you're on vacation, but you have to come back and replace him. Geoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Only hours later, Huggins contacted Davis and asked him to step into the role of Hannibal. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G It could only happen in Hollywood. They do it in such a way as to deliberately hurt the people they most love. B.A., International Studies, University of South Florida (USF), 1987; Honors recognition: Superior Academic Achievement, USF, 1984-1987; International Studies National Honors Fraternity, Sigma Iota Rho, 1986; Mark T Orr Award, Outstanding Senior Graduate, International Studies Dept. Even The Young Country hold-overs Walter Brennan and Wally Cox joined in on the fun, as did other classic character actors like Burl Ives and J.D. Around 1970, he changed the spelling of his last name from Deuel to Duel.[7]. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Him and ben murphy. To Peter, drink was an off-and-on thing. But it was followed by another year-long run in a comedy show, Love on a Rooftop, with Judy Carne, the Laugh-In star. Even changing leads in mid-series couldnt stop Alias Smith and Jones from captivating audiences. ], But isnt that classic? replied Bernard Slade. In turn, the actors of Alias Smith and Jones have inspired the television generation of western fans, some of whom over the years have had the opportunity to share their appreciation in person with the show's stars. Harold Frizzell still works at Universal Studios as a stand-in. The police mind is often a simple mind: The autopsy showed the guy had three times as much alcohol in his blood as would have got him convicted for drunken driving, Sergeant Estrada said. He was one of the greatest guys you could meet. [15], Duel's funeral was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple on January 2, 1972, in Pacific Palisades. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. ", Swerling said, "Universal didn't hesitate for a second to instruct us to stay in production. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. The young fans loved him for many reasons. series starring Tom Selleck (who was an early consideration for Alias Smith and Jones). Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. His most recent big screen role was in the 2001 baseball comedy, 108 Stitches. In the history of television westerns, Alias Smith and Jones stands out from the pack. Pete was my first crush, my heart forever changed as I experienced love for the very first time. The one big difference between Pete & myself though is this. I can get it because Ive failed many more times then I ever had success. What's more, Davis was the original choice for Love on a Rooftop, ABC's short-lived Barefoot in the Park take-off that aired for only one season in 196667. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! A young college guy raising hell with no idea what he wanted to do with his life., But that was where he first got really interested in acting. He did not like the dialogue. Then he switched channels to watch a basketball game. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). Geoffrey Deuel did not want to talk to me about his brothers death. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Would you like to offer Geoffrey Deuels loved ones a condolence message? It was a contact wound to the head. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. According to Davis, Huggins said, "RogerI have terrible news. Murphy likened his good-natured interplay with Duel and Davis to that of Robert Conrad and Ross Martin's cheerful interaction on The Wild Wild West (CBS, 196569). And in all the trains and banks they robbed, they never shot anyone. It is remorseless. If he said No this time, the studio moguls would almost certainly put him on suspension which meant he would get no money and be unable to work elsewhere. Pete Duel was handsome with his smile, laugh, the confident air he played as Hannibal Heyes. Me and my older brother would watch it. This was Larson's show now. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. "And all of that happened on a Friday," he recalls. Pete auditioned at the American Theater Wing school in New York and got in. He is still thought about this many years later and will not be forgotton. ", As such, Murphy juxtaposed himself to that and made the creative decision to temper his pace with a more reserved performance opposite Duel. Both of them were very attractive, especially to a young girl. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. WebPeter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) Pete, you are still missed. Pete was born in a small country town near Rochester, New York. "Does he dare enough? Dr. Deuel is survived by his son Geoffrey and daughter-in-law, Jacqueline, of St Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Pamela, of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and his granddaughter, Jennifer Seymour, of Wisconsin. The loss of Duel proved too great for the series to sustain and it [1] !faint perhaps!!!. He could Im sure have gone on to be a very successful serious actor, and it is one of the great tragedys that he ended his own life. For two years, from 1959 to 1961, he was a young drama student in that brash, exciting skyscraper city. Its the ultimate trap. When a major Hollywood company signs up anyone on a long-term contract, it is a business investment. I have seen the remains of that poor fellows blood forever stained into the weave. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. He was under pressure, but, by God, so are we all. There had never been any actors in the family. Sitting here eight months later it is very difficult to re-create the events of the accident or even try to find justification for my conduct. The money is fantastic. "I don't see why I can't function like anyone else, if I want to, as a political activist, or as an individual who is Gidget's Brotherly Brother-in-Law ", "I cherish that response from the fans," Murphy intones, "and I honor them for it.". 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My dad and I would watch Alias Smith and Jones together. What I cannot understand, I said to my friends here, is how on earth Pete Duel could choose that particular moment to kill himself when his parents, whom he loved so dearly, were at that very moment flying out to see him. [Editors Note: This is actually NOT a fact; Petes parents were not, at the time, in the air. The memories flooded backhow much I loved watching the series, reading articles about them in the teen magazines, and how handsome I thought the lead actors were. SERVICES Funeral Service [13][14], According to police, Duel's friends and family said he was depressed about his drinking problem. At the service, his girlfriend Dianne Ray read a poem he wrote, titled "Love". He could quit drink whenever he wanted to.. I was shocked. He cannot go on, he has to stay where he is; the character does not develop. I knew Pete very well, said the landlady. "Actor Campaigning Here" (June 17, 1968). Often the problem with a romantic and an idealist is that he is too hard on himself.. That was one of his great gifts. My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. I didnt find out until a few years ago that Pete had a brother when my dad and I were talking about Pete and his death. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. Harold Frizzell drove Pete home and came in to watch the show. Dianne and Pete kinda lived together, says Harold, but she had her place as well.. RIP. I was only 7 when he shot himself. Raymond Burr, star of TV's Perry Mason, once said, "It's all about the casting." Also an actor, he has the same easy good looks, the same ready smile. He was a young boy; he wanted to get out of his series and to do some really good work that he thought he was capable of. How are you? he said, when we were introduced. For more than a decade, Geoffrey was also a teacher, specializing in theater, but he also taught math, science, and social studies. [12], In the early hours of Friday, New Years Eve 1971, Duel died at his Hollywood Hills home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. After a short time on Five Mile Line Road, Dr. Deuel moved the practice and his family to 1790 Penfield Road, next to Daniel Penfields house. Pete became admired and famous among millions of people all over the world. How was that possible? He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Obituary. Yet girls, as such, did not come near to the center of his being. He was into everything drugs, booze, you name it. One he loved a lot; he bought her a brand new TV set. [3] He graduated in 1957 and attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he majored in English. An immediate hit, Alias Smith and Jones soared past the honeymoon stage and became one of TV's top favorites for ABC, running for 50 episodes over three seasons which ended on January 13, 1973. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). I was about 12 when Alias Smith and Jones first aired. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Dr. Deuel is survived by his son Geoffrey and daughter-in-law, Jacqueline, of St Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Pamela, of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and his granddaughter, Jennifer Seymour, of Wisconsin. For such individuals, he says, Smith and Jones "was a show that the whole family would watch together. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Big money was at stake. After it had finished, I googled the 2 actorsPete died 1971, I had forgotten, and suddenly remembered reading about it back then, and how upset I was to think he had killed himself. On the phone! He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Duel was born in Rochester, New York, the eldest of three children born to Dr. Ellsworth and Lillian Deuel (ne Ellstrom). I was devastated when he died, being only 13 and madly in love with him. So much talent and life to live wasted, so sad. But as Davis notes today, "Roy was no longer in control. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. Pete stayed in the front room. Pete wast that easy going with himself. And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up., When Pete Duel signed that contract which for so many young actors would have been a gateway to Utopia he started on the road that led to cerebral destruction.. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. But he wanted passionately to work. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. We would watch the weekly episodes and he would laugh at the subtle comedy. Larson's additional hit list includes NBC's Quincy, M.E., B.J. He was brutally outspoken: He had a self-destructive urge, that young man. According to Douglas Snauffer's book, The Show Must Go On: How The Deaths of Lead Actors Have Affected Television Series, when the actor shot himself, executive producer Jo Swerling, Jr. sought to halt production of Alias Smith and Jones. R.I.P. The show was not the same. According to what Davis recalls Roy Huggins telling him, "The show never failed in the ratings, but when it switched time-slots from Tuesday to Saturday nights against All in the Family, Roy said we became a sacrificial lamb. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geoffrey Deuel (Malad City, Idaho), who passed away at the age of 30, on August 31, 2016. August 31, 2016 Dianne Ray left Hollywood after Petes death. So, he went "right back into work," along with all of those associated with the show. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). [13][14] Duel's death was later ruled a suicide. An Honor Roll student throughout both his primary and secondary schools, he was also President of his Freshman Class in High School. It stays the same; it is a personality., Pete became even more outspokenly bitter about his work. Drink can often intensify happy moods and can, very easily, magnify depressing moods. ", "It was an impossible situation," he says. Produced, written, and directed by Roy Huggins of Maverick, The Fugitive, Renegade, and Run For Your Life fame, The Young Country was a backdoor series pilot starring Walter Brennan and Joan Hackett. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born January 17, 1943 Add to list Known for Chisum 6.8 Billy 'The Kid' Bonney 1970 Terminal Island 5.2 Chino 1973 Toma 7.6 TV Series [11] He attended the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and witnessed the violence that erupted. Alias Smith and Jones was my favorite TV show when I was in High School and I was very sad when I heard on the news, that Pete Duel had shot himself. This article about a United States film and television actor born in the 1940s is a stub. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. I had nearly three years doing various things before they found a series for me.". In 1965, he was cast in the comedy series Gidget as Gidget's brother-in-law, John Cooper; he appeared in 22 of the show's 32 episodes. In addition to his schooling, Geoffrey served in the United States Army for six months, during which time he received Honors recognition for superior academic achievement. The crew turned out. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). He looked around at the crowded coffee shop and smiled. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. I made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. All right. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. I was fourteen when my sister, dad, and I would watch Alias Smith and Jones!! Peter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) in the television series Alias Smith and Jones. Add up all he tackles, how he proceeds, to discover what he as told to Marco Amedeo; Movieland and TV Time, February 1967 ", Of his craft and career, in general, Pete Duel himself once said, "I just sort of fell into something I lovethe only thing I really liked doing." Cannon, each of whom made five appearances. These were the last words that Harold Frizzell ever heard Pete Duel speak. SERVICES Funeral Service But ABC refused to do that and was very clear on their position. The last five episodes of the show's second season now starred Murphy and Davis, whose all too distinctive and recognizable voice would subsequently be replaced by Story's different timbre for the opening credits sequence. What a loss. "Racing across Monument Valley, being chased by an enormous posse made up of a dozen experienced horsemen was nothing short of mind-blowing for kids like Ben, Pete and me who grew up watching classic movie westerns like Red River [1948], My Darling Clementine [1946], and She Wore A Yellow Ribbon [1949]. I was lucky to watch it each week probably due to my excitement! He wanted to do other things for people that he considered more meaningful and he wanted to have better parts. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. Birthday: January 17, 1943 How Old - Age: 80 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. ", Understandably, Davis was startled, responded immediately, and was taken to an emergency security police phone. There was an equally impressive list of high-caliber guest-star and semi-regular appearances by those such as Susan St. James, Ida Lupino, Rudy Vallee, Cesar Romero, Buddy Ebsen, Juliet Mills, Adam West, Alan Hale, Jr., and Michele Lee. He just had so much love that he wanted to spread it. He could go for a year without a drink but when he did things he often did them to an extreme. What was the use of it all? [1] He has been in several movie and television productions through the years, including Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974); The Mod Squad, Ironside, and The Name of the Game, in which he acted opposite his older brother, the late Pete Duel, who starred in Love on a Rooftop and Alias Smith and Jones.[2]. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. I remember how affected I was when I heard of his sad death. As a boy I loved Alias Smith and Jones. A few of Geoffreys other television appearances include guest roles in such classic and iconic 1960s series as The Monkees, Bonanza, The Flying Nun, Adam-12, Mod Squad, and The F.B.I., in which he appeared in multiple episodes. Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). Did not care for Roger Davis like Dick Sargeant replacing Dick York! Who knows why he decided to do that on that early morning. The Christmas tree stood in Petes front room with his parents presents wrapped beneath the branches waiting for them. Galbraith, Alex (August 1, 2019). He was a member of the schools Varsity Soccer, Baseball, and Wrestling teams, as well as the National Honor Society. CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS EDUCATION BACKGROUND, CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS FILMOGRAPHY. I loved alias smith and jones i was 6 or 7 when it first came on. He had been arrested and pleaded guilty to a driving under the influence accident that injured two people the previous June. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. What makes one letter more appealing to a star than the next? The show also happened to be funny but, as Davis says, "Not in a silly, yuk-yuk kind of way. He never owned a suit or a tie. The drunken driving charge was not proceeded with. "By Sunday, I knew I got the part. Recontextualizing History with The 1619 Project, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World. His son was not doing well in his official studies so he said to Pete: Why dont you just quit wasting your time and my money, and go and study this professionally someplace?. We were the big kids and my sister and younger brother were the little kids. An illusion that the hand that pulls the trigger, overdoses on the drug, ties the noose, or wants to create the final goodbye note is sensitive enough and in turmoil enough to know deep inside is the grand illusion that he or she has been knowingly collaborative in propagating, when having wanted nothing more pure and desperate and innocent in life than to have remained steadfast towards only this: TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, and all but unknown and worthless to anyone except ones own personal and private heart and soul. Ill never forget the date, Dec 31, 1971. It was not a run-of-the-mill cowboy idea. Now, Davis was dazed, torn, and confused on several levels. Duel wished to move from sitcoms to more serious roles. If you know of an upcoming event for Geoffrey Deuel, please add one. Cant believe its been 48 years ago that he passed away or will be at the end of this year (2019). When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. Malad City, ID. But just as they found their seats, and right before the plane departed, a voice was heard over the loudspeaker: "Is there a Roger Davis on board? From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. Acting was not enough in itself. It may be as I have read, Pete Duel had a string of failures. For over an hour he talked to me reluctantly at first about Pete. [1] I could not have asked for a better friend. It's an art to me like acting was. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. I was really happy about that but its on in the morning and Ive never been a morning person. Herbie J Pilato is the host and an executive producer of Then Again with Herbie J Pilato, a classic TV talk show now streaming on Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime UK. "[10], Duel became involved in politics during the primaries for the 1968 presidential election, campaigning for Eugene McCarthy, in opposition to the Vietnam War. "Likeabilitythat's the key to its success," says Davis. But I believe they supply the essential clue: Accidental suicide. It is a descriptive phrase. Ultimately, the show ended by no fault of the actors or the ratings. On arrival at the house, Sergeant Paul Estrada found the actor lying naked on the floor of his front room under the Christmas tree with his parents presents spread out all around him. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. I remember when this all happened and even then thinking wow, he was so good-looking, a TV star, seemed to have it all, why would he do this? I couldnt believe it then its three years ago now and it still doesnt seem real.. Pure gold! But still, as with any winning television series, or feature film or play for that matter, the main key to the success of Alias Smith and Jones was the crowd-pleasing viability of its leading actors. 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