WebDr. Who knows why he decided to do that on that early morning. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. ", Duel, under contract with Universal, was already on board. We also took a picture. So, we contacted everybody, including Ben, and told them to come back in. I asked him for his autograph and got it. They changed their names to Smith and Jones and melded into the general law-abiding public, while still being pursued by law officials and bounty hunters oblivious to their amnesty deal. 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. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). 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. We would watch the weekly episodes and he would laugh at the subtle comedy. I made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. 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. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. I was shocked. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. RIP. Bearing little resemblance to the more traditional, dying-breed westerns of the day, Alias Smith and Jones took a fresh approach to the genre and, in the process, reinvented it. Loved the start of the show with the narrators voice, zoomed in on Duels face, and riding toward train. Sometime after midnight, Duel entered the bedroom, retrieved his revolver and told Ray "I'll see you later." So sad still. He had been arrested and pleaded guilty to a driving under the influence accident that injured two people the previous June. I remembered watching the series when I was young, so I turned it on. Pete, you are still missed. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). Depression is an awful thing and coupled with alcohol, devastating. 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 Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. 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.". She lives [now] in Mexico. 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. Did they think they could possibly use that weeks episode? From then on, I became Petes chauffeur, said Harold Frizzell. Heath Ledger, Robin Williams, Freddie Prinze, John Belushi, James Dean, and the endless river of corpses flows eternally and ever onward and into the graveyards and gutters and oceans of tears and tragic biographies read and unread and always asking the same questions over and over and always wondering why and how could it be? when the answers are always the same.always sharp and jagged and clear and painfully understood and repeating themselves over and over like a dedicated ghost banging loudly against the walls of a gilded and very large and very expensive haunted houseand still the naive occupants come to claim the property, the status, the image, the immediate companions and friends and lovers and of course the appearances.the APPEARANCES.of success, happiness, abundance, spiritual and emotional bliss thrown out before the public for all to see, to envy, to aspire to, to embrace and believe like Santa Claus all those golden magazine dreams given the Good Housekeeping Seal Of Approval and held out before every child like the proverbial stick that pretends to be the oxygen of a meaningful and satisfactory existenceand it is all an illusion. He has a markedly high intelligence. "[10], Duel became involved in politics during the primaries for the 1968 presidential election, campaigning for Eugene McCarthy, in opposition to the Vietnam War. Photo source and Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . 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. Around 1970, he changed the spelling of his last name from Deuel to Duel.[7]. What chance did I stand of trying to find out what brought Pete Duel to sudden and young death? He was very good at it. But in 1967 the show was cancelled and Pete suddenly found himself unemployed. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. At just 31 years old, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot. 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. But to lose Pete broke my heart. My grandmother had a hotel on the border of Oregon and California on 101 on the coast .The hotel only had six rooms but when me and my sisters faught to watch tv I would have to find another TV to watch my favorite show if there was a vacancy my grandma would allow me to watch in a vacant room . He directed Pete Duel many times. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. A revolver was lying beside him. How are you? he said, when we were introduced. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). At about one a.m., my telephone rang, Harold said. 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. I was madly in love with Pete Duel and vividly remember hearing the noon news broadcast of his death. Harold Frizzell was Pete Duels stand-in in Alias Smith and Jones. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 9, 1986 - It was a contact wound to the head. But ABC refused to do that and was very clear on their position. ", 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. He was fined $1,000 for dangerous driving, put on probation for two years and disqualified from driving for two years. Harold Frizzell still works at Universal Studios as a stand-in. I didnt know Pete but you could tell he was a special person. 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. ", 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. 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. My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. Duel was born in Rochester, New York, the eldest of three children born to Dr. Ellsworth and Lillian Deuel (ne Ellstrom). There had never been any actors in the family. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry were equals who knew each other's idiosyncrasies.". Of course, it makes pressures. 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. There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. Possibly, that was a shame, because he forgot how much happiness he gave to so many people., [Editors Note: Pete confided in his brother, Geoffrey Deuel, that Harold Frizzell wasnt as much of a close friend as Harold claimed. Born on January 17, 1943, in Lockport, New York, and raised in nearby Penfield, Geoffrey was three years younger than his actor-brother Peter, and eventually followed Peter to Hollywood in the early 1960s to pursue an acting career of his own. 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. And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. 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? It was an exciting time for Peter, says his brother. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. An Honor Roll student throughout both his primary and secondary schools, he was also President of his Freshman Class in High School. Geoffreys long list of acting credits in both film and television spans more than 35 years, beginning in 1966 in a role as an airline pilot in the TV series 12 OClock High. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. I also sat by our only TV about ten minutes before Alias Smith and Jones started so my sisters or mother wouldnt be able to watch their programs. But his sight was not good enough; in later years, unknown to the millions who watched him on the screen, he wore glasses for reading while not working. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Amidst tears, disbelief, and grief, Alias Smith and Jones and everyone connected with the series and its unique situation could do nothing but continue on, and it all transpired seamlessly on screen. Cannon, each of whom made five appearances. 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. 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. I am still sad thinking of what could have been and life not finished. Geoffreys interests and talents include writing, music, the art of language, travel, international history and geography, the environment, and a wide variety of sports. "Actor Campaigning Here" (June 17, 1968). She said she went to bed in the small houses only bedroom. And I love to train for it, every day. For all the difficulties associated with having to step into circumstances that were extremely tragic, looking back, Alias Smith and Jones was a time that I now consider almost too good to be true.". WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? Dr. Deuel was impressed. What makes one letter more appealing to a star than the next? A friend of mine met her down in Acapulco a few months ago. But why this?, Harold Frizzell believes to this day that Pete tried to call him shortly before he blew his brains out. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! As an older and wiser person, I now finally sort of understand. 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. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G Acting was his ruling need. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. He came back home with me to Kentucky and he would call my parents Mom and Dad he would phone them from the set. Pete had already turned down two previous series. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. Hes also extremely interested in U.S. politics and regrets not having gone to law school as his father had hoped he would. ", 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. ", Swerling said, "Universal didn't hesitate for a second to instruct us to stay in production. The probation officer spoke up for Pete. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. 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. It was the first and only time that Davis, Duel, and Murphy appeared on screen together. He and Duel were friends, and he was devastated upon learning of his death. For unknown to the world, Pete was an alcoholic. Pete auditioned at the American Theater Wing school in New York and got in. I knew Pete very well, said the landlady. I remember how affected I was when I heard of his sad death. As Geoffrey recalls, Pete Duel had a "good working relationship" with Murphy. And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. In the pre-COVID period since the series ended, Davis and Murphy have made periodic personal appearances at celebrity live events. Thanks for story, I know full story now. My grandma before she passed away always talked about how I would always say grandma I want to watch Smith and Jones , it was such a joy until that day when Pete was gone and I lost interest because it wasnt the same and it never ever could be . Geoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. I grew up with Bonanza, Gunsmoke, etc. To Peter, drink was an off-and-on thing. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. These were the last words that Harold Frizzell ever heard Pete Duel speak. According to Quentin Tarantino, Duel was one of the inspirations for the character of Rick Dalton in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. 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. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. "No way!" Pete wrote to the judge: In recalling my feelings on that night, shame and terror were in my mind. The drunken driving charge was not proceeded with. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. It still is such a shame and sad that he felt he had no future hope. At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. He looked around at the crowded coffee shop and smiled. That's the sure way to test any fellow! There was no doubt he had shot himself, Sergeant Estrada told me. When a major Hollywood company signs up anyone on a long-term contract, it is a business investment. He was under pressure, but, by God, so are we all. He would have went on to be a star in movies like he wanted, he just didnt give himself a chance. I firmly believe on any other given night he would not have killed himself. I think it all blew in his mind as he sat there in the front room of his country-style house, a drink in his hand and his girlfriend asleep in his bed behind. He was completely smashed. The TV Smith and Jones, meanwhile, never harmed or killed anyone intentionally and were granted amnesty for their previous crimes. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Glad I was able to see the show again today, and remember how much I enjoyed watching those 2 actors on the series. I was lucky to watch it each week probably due to my excitement! He could go for a year without a drink but when he did things he often did them to an extreme. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. So after local high school he went up to St. Lawrence University to study the liberal arts. Pete was dead. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 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) The money is fantastic. He loved his own parents, too, and both his Grandmas. Cant believe its been 48 years ago that he passed away or will be at the end of this year (2019). Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. 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. It helped them get through some of their trials and tribulations as teenagers and even adults. For two years, from 1959 to 1961, he was a young drama student in that brash, exciting skyscraper city. 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 WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! Ives, beloved by many as the voice of the Sam the Snowman from the 1964 TV classic, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, portrayed wealthy art collector Patrick 'Big Mac' McCreedy (once in voiceover) who frequently calls upon Heyes and Curry for capers. I still adore him, even more so now as Ive grown and learned so much more about him as a human being, certainly not just a handsome face. He was a hard person to understand, but I could read him. "You have a contract to deliver this show to us, and you will continue to deliver the show as best you can on schedule or we will sue you. ", 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.". He was an instinctive actor. He was 99 years old. Photo source and But they would have to cease their unlawful activity for one year, and not disclose to anyone the terms of their agreement. And the video of him eating an ice cream cone, as I went outside to the backyard to cry. He would not use plastic cups on the set only glass ones. He did not spare himself in self-abuse.. [13][14] Duel's death was later ruled a suicide. And the show's engaging scripts percolated with a unique banter between its leading characters that was ahead of its time. He was young and handsome and had a great TV show. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 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. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. Everything she said proved valid., Why did Pete do it? Shooting proceeded as usual. Those boys idolized their father; they loved, feared him. So much talent and life to live wasted, so sad. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . He is still thought about this many years later and will not be forgotton. I was aware at the time of my fathers childhood freindship with Peter Deuel. I was only 7 when he shot himself. 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. The characters based loosely on the Paul Newman-Robert Redford team in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were affable, friendly guys who laughed and joked, and did not like killing. "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." You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 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. It's an art to me like acting was. WebGeoffrey Alec Deuel, 30, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was also a very good actor, but its so hard to replace a favorite actor on such a successful tv show. Duel was reportedly suffering from depression and had been drinking heavily that fateful New Year's Eve. Him and ben murphy. 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.. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. This was Larson's show now. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 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. "But it wasn't easy.". Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G The simple things in life were what Pete loved so simple that most other people would not like them. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Demetria Fulton; preview of Deuels role on Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974). I was fourteen when my sister, dad, and I would watch Alias Smith and Jones!! He liked doing comedy, said Geoffrey. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). By now, Pete was utterly and completely disenchanted with Alias Smith and Jones. 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. Editorial Calendar and Production Schedule, Television Academy Throwback: Richard Rodgers, Academy Releases Annual Transparency Report on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Three-Time Emmy Winner Sally Field to Receive SAG Life Achievement Award, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, The Power of TV: Reshaping Breast Cancer Narratives. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! Too bad he was hard on himself, and had alcohol problem. Only hours later, Huggins contacted Davis and asked him to step into the role of Hannibal. His landlady has tried for over two years to clean the blood stain off the carpet. 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. I remember reading in TV guide about his death,bio, with nice pic of Duel looking over while sitting in rocking chair. It is remorseless. He must have been drinking and that sometimes make you very depressed. [15], Duel's funeral was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple on January 2, 1972, in Pacific Palisades. Upon his initial read of the script, Murphy immediately tasted the flavor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. The accident was entirely his fault. 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 . An hour-long show is shot in only six days. Recontextualizing History with The 1619 Project, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World. Geoffrey graduated from Penfield High School, in Penfield, New York, in 1960, and attended Ithica College and Syracuse University before moving to Hollywood to pursue his acting career, having directed a play while he was in high school. He just had so much love that he wanted to spread it. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Then the moguls killed it as effectively as Pete killed himself. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. Geoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. TRUE, he made the show!!! Alcohol was probably a huge factor in his taking his life, and it sounded like he felt trapped in this acting job. "What could be more thrilling than watching those wonderful movies and its legendary actors like Henry Fonda, John Wayne, and Montgomery Clift?". Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. 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. I have been watching the old series Alias Smith and Jones and started thinking about Pete Deuel and Ben. I dont know why he did it. I loved everything about the series, the horses and the cowboys and all of the characters each week. I used to collect him in the morning, bring him to the studio, give him his script for that day. 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. Julie (England ), Im 75 now but saw a program on YouTube and remembered an encounter with Pete Duel in 1962 the year I came to NYC but the strange thing that I recollect is afterward his writing his name and phone number on a slip of paper but it was spelled differently. I had nearly three years doing various things before they found a series for me.". "By Sunday, I knew I got the part. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Pete did not like it, Harold told me. [1] Hisbrother Geoffrey Deuel was also an actor, best known for his role in Chisum (1970) and numerous episodic television appearances of the 1960s and 1970s; their sister's name was Pamela. Ours was an effortless chemistry, a natural progression. 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