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. Photo source and Hannibal Heyes and his buddy Kid Curry were two reformed outlaws trying to go straight and earn a final reprieve. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Geoffrey Alec Deuel, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). But that never happened because Universal wouldn't make the deal. 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. This is a dog-eat-dog world. From there, everyone was anxious to get going, and we just leaped right into it. I made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. "Quentin Tarantino will pen a "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" book", "Memorial Service For Peter Duel Draws Mourning Crowds", Pete Duel Memorial Site (approved by Pete Duel's family), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pete_Duel&oldid=1126232527, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "The Last Testament of Buddy Crown", Episode: "Fun and Games and Party Favors", This page was last edited on 8 December 2022, at 06:49. Had Huggins remained as core showrunner on series, the producer would have retained the original Young Country pairing of Davis and Duel. For more than a decade, Geoffrey was also a teacher, specializing in theater, but he also taught math, science, and social studies. Its that its all such a dreadful bore it makes you weary, weary., A successful series is, like Pete said, a trap for an actor who wants to do better things, top television script writer Bernard Slade told me. WebGeoffrey Alec Deuel, 30, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. I also feel the way you do, that nothing is worth killing yourself over. When is Pete going to be back? Despite Universals hurried re-casting and the valiant efforts of Roger Davis to play the part created by someone else, the show ran for only seventeen more episodes. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. He was an instinctive actor. Big money was at stake. How was that possible? 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. He racks himself with torment that it may have been a cry for help. At times, its as if the world has turned against you. As he told Los Angeles Times entertainment journalist Cecil Smith in late December 1971, "I was lucky. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. Me and my older brother would watch it. It's an art to me like acting was. 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. Joshua Smith, and Murphy as Jedediah 'Kid' Curry, a.k.a. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. And a revised opening narration now voiced by Ralph Story would subsequently reflect that: "Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, the two most successful outlaws in the history of the West. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. 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. It is still there. Thank you for the body of work. I hope that his spirit is in a better place now. There had never been any actors in the family. Love watching Smith & Jones reruns. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). He liked the horses, scenery, trains, and the characters struggle that things did not always go their way. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. R.I.P. With yet another cog on the wheel of seven-degrees-from-separation, Field had been a close friend to Duel, who had co-starred as her fictional brother-in-law in Gidget, that aired on ABC from 196566. So much talent and life to live wasted, so sad. To Peter, drink was an off-and-on thing. 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. The crew turned out. A friend of mine met her down in Acapulco a few months ago. I have seen it before in actors with a real natural, in-born talent. He loved people in general, everybody. It needed the chemistry of Pete and Ben..I still watched the program, but it was not the same. Certain other actors would just love to have a series; they would be on Cloud Nine., But that month Pete Duel got himself hopelessly drunk, staggered to his car, drove out onto the fast-paced Hollywood roads and collided with another car, almost killing two people. 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. Those boys idolized their father; they loved, feared him. According to Davis, Huggins said, "RogerI have terrible news. For such individuals, he says, Smith and Jones "was a show that the whole family would watch together. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. It wasn't lucrative enough for the studio.". And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. The end was drawing near. We were already a little bit behind the eight-ball on airdates. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. It was a contact wound to the head. "I've been doing it for quite some time, and I love it more than I loved acting. 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 was devastated when he died, being only 13 and madly in love with him. 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. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. I used to collect him in the morning, bring him to the studio, give him his script for that day. So, he went "right back into work," along with all of those associated with the show. Pete was my first crush, my heart forever changed as I experienced love for the very first time. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Today, I was flipping through the channels and saw, The Day They Hanged Kid Curry was on, starring Peter Duel and Ben Murphy. I was shocked. And the show's engaging scripts percolated with a unique banter between its leading characters that was ahead of its time. Pete was dead. 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 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) 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. According to Geoffrey, as noble and dedicated as any brother could be, Duel periodically felt confined by the grind that comes with the territory of working on a weekly series like Smith and Jones. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. Malad City, ID. I dont know why he did it. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. "Does he dare enough? Ill never forget the date, Dec 31, 1971. It was an exciting time for Peter, says his brother. Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). It was like one of those marriages that goes on, and neither party has to talk about it. Too bad he was hard on himself, and had alcohol problem. Pete has shot himself. I was diagnosed with major depression about 17 years ago and learned that alcohol is a depressant which of course only deepens depression. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. The probation officer spoke up for Pete. I guess there is a lot of pressure on these stars. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. 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. He was brutally outspoken: He had a self-destructive urge, that young man. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. An hour-long show is shot in only six days. Geoffrey Deuel did not want to talk to me about his brothers death. He was just about the best-liked person who ever worked at Universal studios. He just had so much love that he wanted to spread it. He was not really very committed to his studies, said Geoffrey. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. I have seen the remains of that poor fellows blood forever stained into the weave. This month Peter Deuel tells what catches his Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, June 17, 1968
Geoffrey Deuel Death Fact Check Geoffrey is alive and kicking and is currently 80 years old. He was a hard person to understand, but I could read him. Cant believe its been 48 years ago that he passed away or will be at the end of this year (2019). I never did pursue acting, Petes death has always stuck with me. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. Geoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. Although the show earned good ratings, ABC decided not to bring it back after its first season. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. Did they think they could possibly use that weeks episode? He probably should have been seeing a psychiatrist about how to deal with his problems. 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. Wearing a black hat, black shirt and gilt holster, he would with Ben Murphy reshoot the previous weeks episode and complete the series. I need you to do this for meplease. Geoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. The young couple would soon be on a flight bound for Denver, where they had planned to continue their holiday, skiing. When a major Hollywood company signs up anyone on a long-term contract, it is a business investment. In working off that premise, I looked at Peter, as we rehearsed our scene, and he was just so charming and naturally loquacious. 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. Dianne Ray left Hollywood after Petes death. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. While peers, friends, and fans dearly missed Duel's presence on the show, the comradery that he and Murphy shared so perfectly well was reintegrated with a similar, if slightly different, rapport between Murphy and Davis. The angle of the bullet clearly showed he had held the gun to his temple and fired., Dianne told Sergeant Estrada and his colleagues that after Harold Frizzell had left, Pete drank heavily. For two years, from 1959 to 1961, he was a young drama student in that brash, exciting skyscraper city. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. Please come to the front. His parents had not managed to get over from New York State to spend Christmas with him, but they were due to arrive that Friday morning, December 31, and spend the weekend in Los Angeles with their two sons. SERVICES Funeral Service He came back home with me to Kentucky and he would call my parents Mom and Dad he would phone them from the set. 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 suppose it was the drink., I have been to the house where Pete Duel died. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Add up all he tackles, how he proceeds, to discover what he as told to Marco Amedeo; Movieland and TV Time, February 1967 Pete had everything going for him the drink got to him that night. He would have went on to be a star in movies like he wanted, he just didnt give himself a chance. 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. Retrieved December 15, 2019. Upon his initial read of the script, Murphy immediately tasted the flavor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Birthday: January 17, 1943 How Old - Age: 80 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. "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
Pete was born in a small country town near Rochester, New York. I can get it because Ive failed many more times then I ever had success. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Shooting proceeded as usual. But as Davis notes today, "Roy was no longer in control. So far as I know, she is still not married. So much so, by the show's third season, it made sense to have Davis' Hannibal and Murphy's Kid credibly identified as blood-relations, as both actors were more similar in look than Murphy Curry and Duel's Hannibal. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Pete wast that easy going with himself. My dad and I would watch Alias Smith and Jones together. [1] [1] He did not like the dialogue. Then he switched channels to watch a basketball game. The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. 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." For unknown to the world, Pete was an alcoholic. 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. An estimated 1,000 friends and fans attended. Pete got used to working. And so it proved. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. And in the leading man department, Alias Smith and Jones struck gold and lightningthrice. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. "But I have always had a strong work ethic that was instilled in me since I was a childto work hard and do the best job I could, no matter what." The one-hour series presented a new form of TV western which was generated by the 1970 ABC TV-movie The Young Country produced by Universal Studios. ", At which point, Murphy "basically went into shock. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. How are you? he said, when we were introduced. Ben Murphy and Pete Duel of Alias Smith and Jones, Roger Davis and Pete Duel in The Young Country, Roger Davis [left] guest stars as gunslinger Danny Bilson alongside series leads Pete Duel and Ben Murphy in Smiler with a Gun, the only episode of Alias Smith and Jones in which all three actors appear together, Roger Davis and Ben Murphy in Alias Smith and Jones. 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. The young fans loved him for many reasons. He did not watch much television, but worked all the time. "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]. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . Pete became admired and famous among millions of people all over the world. He preferred "being in the great outdoors and around horses than playing a lawyer, say in a courtroom. Both loved the country. I was about 12 when Alias Smith and Jones first aired. 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.. His father was a local doctor, his mother a nurse. Favorite western series..alias smith and jones..was.the greatest!!!. [13][14] Duel's death was later ruled a suicide. There is no photo or video of Geoffrey Deuel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. This was my favorite show at the age of 6 and 7 years. Just watched an Alias Smith and Jones today on TV. Its the ultimate trap. Only hours later, Huggins contacted Davis and asked him to step into the role of Hannibal. Duel wished to move from sitcoms to more serious roles. Wish it had turned out differently for him. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G What makes one letter more appealing to a star than the next? It was the first and only time that Davis, Duel, and Murphy appeared on screen together. I met Ben Murphy years later at a celebrity tennis tournament in Maui. "But it wasn't easy.". 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