Did not care for Roger Davis like Dick Sargeant replacing Dick York! I was really happy about that but its on in the morning and Ive never been a morning person. I used to collect him in the morning, bring him to the studio, give him his script for that day. Please come to the front. It was not a run-of-the-mill cowboy idea. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! Halfway through, Harold said he was tired and going off home. There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. I spoke to him on the set at the Warner Brothers Studios. Yet girls, as such, did not come near to the center of his being. But that never happened because Universal wouldn't make the deal. Yet at about half past one the following morning when Dr. and Mrs. Deuel were [about to fly] 3,000 miles across the continent to join their son a grief-stricken Dianne Ray telephoned the Hollywood police. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. Obituary. It isnt the work that tires you, he told Smith. During the hiatus between the first and second seasons, he starred in the television production of Percy MacKayes 1908 play The Scarecrow. I firmly believe on any other given night he would not have killed himself. This month Peter Deuel tells what catches his Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, June 17, 1968 I made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. ", As such, Murphy juxtaposed himself to that and made the creative decision to temper his pace with a more reserved performance opposite Duel. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G That's the sure way to test any fellow! When his father came to see him in The Rose Tattoo, he realized that his son was only wasting time and money at the university, and told him to follow a career in acting. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. She seems happy. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. According to Marion Veal, who owns and operates the British-based website BenMurphyFans.com, Alias Smith and Jones was "a good-hearted show with clean-cut boys. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. And how, to a certain extent, watching it now reminds them of that original experience they had growing up. He could go for a year without a drink but when he did things he often did them to an extreme. I was about 12 when Alias Smith and Jones first aired. We are lucky that we are not that type of people. Pete Deuel is very different from the serious image he projects as the stuffy, psychology-spouting brother-in-law on ABC-TV's Gidget. Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). ], I remember were I was when I found out about Pete death that night I was at a new years party in liverpool my friend got me onto watching alias Smith a Jones and I loved it he was a great actor so sad there will never be another pete duel. 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. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. To fail in his career just wasnt an option. He directed Pete Duel many times. We met in a coffee shop on the Sunset Strip. Peter Deuel: Dont Dare Me I May Do It!, Peter Deuel: The Fan Letters I Answer First. Favorite western series..alias smith and jones..was.the greatest!!!. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. But why this?, Harold Frizzell believes to this day that Pete tried to call him shortly before he blew his brains out. The drunken driving charge was not proceeded with. Website content Television Academy.EMMY, EMMYS, and the Emmy Statuette are registered trademarks and/or copyrights Of ATAS and NATAS.TELEVISION ACADEMY and ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES are registered trademarks of ATAS. All right. Eventually, he got a co-starring role in a comedy series, Gidget. I really dont, a publicist friend of Petes told me. 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? Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. Both of them were very attractive, especially to a young girl. And I love to train for it, every day. Harold Frizzell still works at Universal Studios as a stand-in. ], But isnt that classic? replied Bernard Slade. I was looking forward to meeting him.. He liked the horses, scenery, trains, and the characters struggle that things did not always go their way. Write your message of sympathy today. At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. In the summer, said Geoffrey, we built ourselves a wooden cottage out by a lake., It was lovely, says Geoffrey. Too bad he was hard on himself, and had alcohol problem. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. I was 10 and 11 when Alias Smith and Jones was on. And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. 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. Smith and Jones was granted an additional visual sheen by the guest starring role by Sally Field as Clementine Hale, a role that Joan Hackett originated in The Young Country. He was devoted to acting. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! 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. But ABC refused to do that and was very clear on their position. It stays the same; it is a personality., Pete became even more outspokenly bitter about his work. Galbraith, Alex (August 1, 2019). I could not have asked for a better friend. Wearing a black hat, black shirt and gilt holster, he would with Ben Murphy reshoot the previous weeks episode and complete the series. So in the summer of 1963, Pete moved over from New York to the Californian City of Dreams; he cut his first name down from Peter to Pete, he changed the spelling of his surname from Deuel to Duel. He wanted to be a success. I told him I was writng about Pete Duel and asked: What makes a man do a thing like that?, Who made this rule, you or the company?, No, only me. Such a shame. The Christmas tree stood in Petes front room with his parents presents wrapped beneath the branches waiting for them. The young fans loved him for many reasons. All rights reserved. It was like one of those marriages that goes on, and neither party has to talk about it. Thanks again. Complex. At its core, the series is an upbeat Old West tale focusing on two happy-go-sometimes-lucky bank and train robbers, who were former members of the Devil's Hole Gang. And in all the trains and banks they robbed, they never shot anyone. TRUE, he made the show!!! Thanks for story, I know full story now. We were already a little bit behind the eight-ball on airdates. I was aware at the time of my fathers childhood freindship with Peter Deuel. He was a hard person to understand, but I could read him. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G ", The Davis/Duel switch had transpired due to a horrific happenstance in the middle of the show's second year, its only full season: According to the book, Remembering Pete Duel, and the Pete Duel Memorial Site, both authored by Laura Moretti, in November 1971, Duel said, "I find it difficult to keep smiling.". That was one of his great gifts. In November 1971 he told Cecil Smith for publication Contractually, I have to do this series or some other trash.. by Tex Maddox; Movie Life, June 1967 The small screen answer to the 1969 Paul Newman/Robert Redford feature film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Alias Smith and Jones combined a seriocomic premise and tone, entertaining stories, witty dialogue, ground-breaking cinematography, and likable performances. 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) Demetria Fulton; preview of Deuels role on Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974). He was fined $1,000 for dangerous driving, put on probation for two years and disqualified from driving for two years. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by We suggest you use the latest version of any of these browsers: Visiting the site with Internet Explorer or other browsers may not provide the best viewing experience. [13][14], Duel's girlfriend Dianne Ray was at his home at the time of his death and discovered his body. 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. What was the use of it all? 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.. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! Wish it had turned out differently for him. The intermingling was mind-boggling, as was Duel's death, and now Huggins was reaching out for help. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? To Peter, drink was an off-and-on thing. Its utterly destructive.. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! He looked around at the crowded coffee shop and smiled. The show also happened to be funny but, as Davis says, "Not in a silly, yuk-yuk kind of way. We would watch the weekly episodes and he would laugh at the subtle comedy. [2], He attended Penfield High School, where he worked on the yearbook staff, campaigned for student government, and was a member of the National Thespians Society. Into the mix, was Larson's top-notch production skills and Huggins' words that transferred from page to screen with a sophisticated twist and turn of colloquial terms and phrases. I need you to do this for meplease. Who knows why he decided to do that on that early morning. He did not watch much television, but worked all the time. And so it proved. 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. Malad City, ID. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is an American actor born in Lockport, New York, on January 17, 1943, and is also a writer, teacher, and U.S. veteran. Like any other factory employee, Pete began work at the studio on the latest six-day shooting of an Alias Smith and Jones episode early on the morning of Monday, 27th December 1971 two days after Christmas. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. We were the big kids and my sister and younger brother were the little kids. But network TV was not yet ready for something as innovative as The Young Country, which, even then, was too contemporary in its presentation. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). I hope that his spirit is in a better place now. R.I.P. These were the last words that Harold Frizzell ever heard Pete Duel speak. Often in the night when he was lonely or wanted a chat he would phone me and wed talk for hours., At Universal Studios that Friday morning, nothing was allowed to mar the days shooting for that day. Design by Laura Moretti. 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. In October 1970, Universal offered Pete the co-starring role, with Ben Murphy, of Hannibal Heyes, in their new western series Alias Smith and Jones. I never did pursue acting, Petes death has always stuck with me. This was Larson's show now. My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. "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]. It wasn't lucrative enough for the studio.". Recalls Davis: "Roy called me and said he was anticipating a deal being momentarily to start shooting the show in Spain. I dont know why he wanted out of it making steady money, and all. "Doing the show was a very special time in my life," Davis says, "and it was and remains special for those who watched it when it first aired, and for those who still enjoy watching it today. He had not been drinking all day long, he says. WebDr. They give the youngster exposure in a selection of parts to see which gets the bigger following. Perhaps well try something, see what happens. He loved kids. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. We met on the set of his latest success, Griff. RIP. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Geoffrey Alec Deuel, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . Murphy has also found remarkable success beyond his original thespian craft, from which he retired 15 years ago. Duel had so much going for him. You slowly lose any artistic thing you may have. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Geoffrey Alec Deuel, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . Yet he was self-destructive and self-indulgent. 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. He must have been drinking and that sometimes make you very depressed. ", Echoing the sentiments of Davis and Murphy, Geoffrey frequently hears from followers of Smith and Jones as to how much the show "changed their lives in many ways. That is what a successful Hollywood television film-making studio is today. So I just want to say today Pete its still missed and the wonderful things that he couldve done but I still think he is where he is today . Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. ", If merely stunned only moments before, Davis was instantly more than just concerned, and replied, "Royhold on a minute here. 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. I was very young at the time but now that Im MUCH older I realize that Depression and alcohol dont mix. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. 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. With both Yuma and The Young Country out of the picture, Huggins switched gears to executive producer and episodic scribe for a similar Western concept that was ultimately rebooted by producer Glen A. Larson as Alias Smith and Jones. And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. I remember reading in TV guide about his death,bio, with nice pic of Duel looking over while sitting in rocking chair. An Honor Roll student throughout both his primary and secondary schools, he was also President of his Freshman Class in High School. English major two years Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Strong skills in Grammar, Composition, English and American Literature; Professional actor since 1965 in motion pictures, television, theater; Instructor/Advisor, Avenue Act One Theatre, Auburn, Washington 1979-1980; Instructor, commercial acting, Berg Talent Agency, Tampa, FL, 1984. I also feel the way you do, that nothing is worth killing yourself over. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Through a tragic twist of fate, Davis would have no choice but to be there for one friend, while he grieved for another. He had been arrested and pleaded guilty to a driving under the influence accident that injured two people the previous June. SERVICES Funeral Service It is what it is. ", 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.". [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. He's tall, 2005-2023 The Pete Duel Memorial Site. Cannon, best-known as Chief Peter B. Clifford on Glen Larson's McCloud series, played Harry Briscoe, the mastermind of the BDI Detective Agency, who was always in hot pursuit of Hannibal and Curry. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. "Tarantino on DiCaprio's "OUATIH" Character Rick Dalton Being Bipolar: 'We Never Say the Words'". WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. 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 Pete was dead. Throughout his school years, he was the recipient of awards, including the Good Citizenship Award, and served on a number of school positions. "The greatest pleasure for me as an actor is to please you," he said. So, he went "right back into work," along with all of those associated with the show. He said it was trash. WebGeoffrey Deuel, Actor: Chisum. But to lose Pete broke my heart. Geoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Harold Frizzell was Pete Duels stand-in in Alias Smith and Jones. Dianne Ray left Hollywood after Petes death. According to Davis, Huggins said, "RogerI have terrible news. [8][9] In Tarantino's novelization of the movie, Duel and Dalton worked together, "enjoyed each other's company" and were both "undiagnosed bipolar. Its the ultimate trap. Cerebral destruction, are the grim words of the police report that I read in the office of the local coroner. ", At which point, Murphy "basically went into shock. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! I loved alias smith and Jones , years later l managed to talk with Geoffrey deul. He is still thought about this many years later and will not be forgotton. It seems so long ago.. He was lucky not to go to jail. Studied Trumpet, 6 years, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York; Studied Trumpet, James Burke, Ithaca College; Columbia College of Broadcasting, Los Angeles, California; News Writing, Radio Broadcasting, Rules and Regulations (FCC), Government and Media, John Babcock, Professor, Director, News Division, KNBC, Los Angeles, California. The actors must get seven to eight minutes film time in the can per day. Geoffrey says Duel "always enjoyed interacting with fans and loved signing autographs. "And when I do a show and can feel that it gives you pleasure, even if for a little while, then I can feel like I've contributed something to your enjoyment.". Yet he told a journalist I met over there that the show was junk and I hope it gets scrapped., Egbert Swackhamer, Swack to his friends, is a leading television film director. What chance did I stand of trying to find out what brought Pete Duel to sudden and young death? He was an instinctive actor. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. From then on, I became Petes chauffeur, said Harold Frizzell. What was it all about? Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry were equals who knew each other's idiosyncrasies.". Why did he do it? [3] He graduated in 1957 and attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he majored in English. For unknown to the world, Pete was an alcoholic. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. But as Davis notes today, "Roy was no longer in control. He rented a small apartment over a garage for about $65 a month; his car was a little Japanese jeep. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. Duel was reportedly suffering from depression and had been drinking heavily that fateful New Year's Eve. ", Understandably, Davis was startled, responded immediately, and was taken to an emergency security police phone. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). 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. An estimated 1,000 friends and fans attended. He loved his own parents, too, and both his Grandmas. Although the show earned good ratings, ABC decided not to bring it back after its first season. Harold Frizzell drove Pete home and came in to watch the show. WebGeoffrey Alec Deuel, 30, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He has a markedly high intelligence. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). 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 working off that premise, I looked at Peter, as we rehearsed our scene, and he was just so charming and naturally loquacious. In addition to his voiceover work on Alias Smith and Jones, Davis had previously made a guest appearance on the series, for an episode titled, "Smiler with a Gun," directed by acting legend Fernando Lamas. [16][17] His body was flown to Penfield, New York, where he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.[18]. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Ray later told police the couple had watched Duel's series Alias Smith and Jones the previous evening. 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. I was shocked. 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. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). The simple things in life were what Pete loved so simple that most other people would not like them. It is remorseless. ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE FIELD BELOW AND THEN CLICK SUBSCRIBE. It's an art to me like acting was. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. ", 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. I talked to Ben Murphy about his dead co-star. 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. "By Sunday, I knew I got the part. 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) Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Algebra, High School (High Honors); Plane Geometry, Trigonometry, CLEP exams, USF math requirements; General Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics High School Honors; Sons of the American Revolution, Good Citizenship Award (voted by peers), 6th Grade; Advanced/Experimental/Superior Class, 1956-1960, Penfield High School, NY; Honors Roll throughout primary and secondary school; Varsity Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling teams, Penfield High School, Penfield, NY; Colonels Orderly 3 of 4 times, Basic Training, Sierra Company, 4th Training Regiment, U.S. Army, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1962; Honors recognition for superior academic achievement, USF, Tampa, FL, 1985-1986; Charter Member, Sigma Iota Rho, National International Studies Honors fraternity, 1986; Mark T Orr Award, USF, Tampa, FL, International Studies Dept., conferred upon graduating senior with superior academic record at time of graduation, 1987, 4.00 GPA. ", Instead, Davis explains, "Roy had the ability to know when to stop short and not tell a joke, but let the audience feel the humor. He was crazy about ecology and hated pollution. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. Loved the start of the show with the narrators voice, zoomed in on Duels face, and riding toward train. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. "Does he dare enough? An hour-long show is shot in only six days. With a semi-Wild Bunch sensibility, and in another nod to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the Newman/Redford roles in that film were once part of the Hole in the Wall Gang, while they eventually decided to go incognito as characters they named "Smith" and "Jones.". I couldnt believe it then its three years ago now and it still doesnt seem real.. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Hannibal Heyes and his buddy Kid Curry were two reformed outlaws trying to go straight and earn a final reprieve. What a loss. I guess he never knew how much it meant to me. I asked him for his autograph and got it. [15], Duel's funeral was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple on January 2, 1972, in Pacific Palisades. To this day I have a serious soft spot for him, and hope he is at peace. The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. 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). When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. She lives [now] in Mexico. ", After a lengthy pause, Huggins said, "RogerPete is dead.". This is a dog-eat-dog world. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by Its very seductive. But he has not found another Pete Duel: You only meet a guy like that once in a lifetime. Harold is married now and lives not far from the studios. There was no doubt he had shot himself, Sergeant Estrada told me. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. How are you? he said, when we were introduced. "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 He was not really very committed to his studies, said Geoffrey. Pete got used to working. She was already there, and the three settled down to watch the show. I have been watching the old series Alias Smith and Jones and started thinking about Pete Deuel and Ben. Of course, it makes pressures. 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