Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. 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. Davis recalls filming a few of the show's key exterior shots in one of California's most dazzling landscapes. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. He preferred "being in the great outdoors and around horses than playing a lawyer, say in a courtroom. To this day I have a serious soft spot for him, and hope he is at peace. 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. 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. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. As Geoffrey recalls, Pete Duel had a "good working relationship" with Murphy. He was brutally outspoken: He had a self-destructive urge, that young man. Obituary. He would rather have gone on doing meaty guest roles in other peoples series not to be the star of his own. I was aware at the time of my fathers childhood freindship with Peter Deuel. I loved alias smith and Jones , years later l managed to talk with Geoffrey deul. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. Thaddeus Jones, with Davis, formerly of Dark Shadows, and a successful voiceover artist, serving as narrator over the show's opening credits. Yet he was self-destructive and self-indulgent. I was looking forward to meeting him.. 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. Dr. Deuel was impressed. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Pete got used to working. He was the real star. After that film, he went to Spain to make Cannon for Cordoba (1970), a Western in which he played the mischievous soldier Andy Rice. I only dragged two words from him about it. He loved kids. Alias Smith and Jones is available on DVD. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. 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. When a major Hollywood company signs up anyone on a long-term contract, it is a business investment. He was completely smashed. He said it was so much rubbish he couldnt read it except in small daily doses then work with him all day, and collect him at the end and bring him back home., This series, any series, is a big fat drag to an actor who has any interest in his work, Pete told Hollywood reporter Cecil Smith in September 1971. It seems so long ago.. [11] He attended the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and witnessed the violence that erupted. Finally, in the spring of 1963, he ended up in California, playing one of the leads in a touring production of a Broadway comedy. It was a contact wound to the head. ", 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 had a lovable warmth and a truth about him. Obituary. Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). Hannibal Heyes and his buddy Kid Curry were two reformed outlaws trying to go straight and earn a final reprieve. It stays the same; it is a personality., Pete became even more outspokenly bitter about his work. SERVICES Funeral Service WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. [13][14], Duel's girlfriend Dianne Ray was at his home at the time of his death and discovered his body. 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 Other times, Geoffrey says, "Peter loved it," especially the episodes with Burl Ives, with whom Duel became close friends. How was that possible? "I saw a lot of humor in that show, which I thought was a precursor to Alias Smith and Jones.". He was only 15. The TV Smith and Jones, meanwhile, never harmed or killed anyone intentionally and were granted amnesty for their previous crimes. The Christmas tree stood in Petes front room with his parents presents wrapped beneath the branches waiting for them. 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 is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. As he told Los Angeles Times entertainment journalist Cecil Smith in late December 1971, "I was lucky. This was Larson's show now. "I've been doing it for quite some time, and I love it more than I loved acting. ", 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.". WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. The cameras rolled. It's an art to me like acting was. Through an actor friend, I made contact with Petes younger brother 30-year-old Geoffrey Deuel. On Thursday, December 30, 1971, Pete Duel finished work for the day at around 7 p.m. An episode of Alias Smith and Jones was being shown on TV at 8:00 that evening. It is remorseless. That was one of his great gifts. 2023 Geoffrey Deuel. Birthday: January 17, 1943 How Old - Age: 80 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. 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 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. I asked him for his autograph and got it. What was it all about? Davis, not yet aware of Duel's demise, was on Christmas holiday in Houston visiting the family of then-wife Jaclyn Smith, future star of Charlie's Angels. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! Did not care for Roger Davis like Dick Sargeant replacing Dick York! It was one of my favorite shows. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. R.I.P. Birthday: January 17, 1943 How Old - Age: 80 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. TRUE, he made the show!!! 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. Drink can often intensify happy moods and can, very easily, magnify depressing moods. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Wish it had turned out differently for him.
My dad and I would watch Alias Smith and Jones together. Peter Deuel: Dont Dare Me I May Do It!, Peter Deuel: The Fan Letters I Answer First. Malad City, ID. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pete was born in a small country town near Rochester, New York. [8][9] In Tarantino's novelization of the movie, Duel and Dalton worked together, "enjoyed each other's company" and were both "undiagnosed bipolar. He was lucky not to go to jail. "I love competitive tennis," he says of the sport that takes him all over the world. And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. I suppose it was the drink., I have been to the house where Pete Duel died. His most recent big screen role was in the 2001 baseball comedy, 108 Stitches. Geoffrey Deuel Death Fact Check Geoffrey is alive and kicking and is currently 80 years old. 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. The show was not the same. "Historically, from the 18th Century forward," observes Davis, who once taught English and literature at UCLA, "the British always understood that the essence of wit is what makes for great humor.". Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). He loved his own parents, too, and both his Grandmas. He says she is a pleasant, friendly girl working as assistant manageress in a coffee shop. 4.00 GPA, 1987; Strong background in American History, World History, Political Science, Geography; Assisted Professor as Student-Helper, International Studies course: Americas Role In the World, 1984. But ABC refused to do that and was very clear on their position. Thats the way it is; that is the rule of the game. 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?. 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." This article about a United States film and television actor born in the 1940s is a stub. For me, its just so what. He was just about the best-liked person who ever worked at Universal studios. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . Geoffrey Alec Deuel. I also feel the way you do, that nothing is worth killing yourself over. I didnt know Pete but you could tell he was a special person. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by After Gidget's cancellation, Duel was quickly offered the starring role of Dave Willis, a newlywed apprentice architect, in the romantic comedy series Love on a Rooftop. It is still there. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Money was not his worry. SERVICES Funeral Service RIP. 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. Me and my older brother would watch it. 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. I remember reading in TV guide about his death,bio, with nice pic of Duel looking over while sitting in rocking chair. I never even knew him personally. Smith and Jones countered Wild Wild West's off-beat sci-fi/western take with a more realistic base, style, and sophisticated look all its own. "No way!" 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.. I was lucky. Depression is an awful thing and coupled with alcohol, devastating. There was no doubt he had shot himself, Sergeant Estrada told me. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. For over an hour he talked to me reluctantly at first about Pete. And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. 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. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Ill never forget the date, Dec 31, 1971. I can get it because Ive failed many more times then I ever had success. If you know of an upcoming event for Geoffrey Deuel, please add one. "Actor Campaigning Here" (June 17, 1968). He was 99 years old. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! That's the sure way to test any fellow! Glad I was able to see the show again today, and remember how much I enjoyed watching those 2 actors on the series. I loved everything about the series, the horses and the cowboys and all of the characters each week. He got a few jobs in summer stock, road shows, some off-Broadway pieces. 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) 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. Two years French, Penfield High School (High Honors); Qualified to teach first and second year at High School level. So after local high school he went up to St. Lawrence University to study the liberal arts. WebGeoffrey Deuel, Actor: Chisum. Thank you for the body of work. In addition to his television work, Geoffrey has appeared in six feature films, most notably opposite John Wayne in the 1970 movie, Chisum, in which he portrayed legendary outlaw Billy The Kid. A revolver was lying beside him. Its a pleasure, Fenton, to meet you. Geoffrey Deuel Death Fact Check Geoffrey is alive and kicking and is currently 80 years old. He probably should have been seeing a psychiatrist about how to deal with his problems. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Two years Spanish, USF, Tampa, FL, 1984-1985; Honors: Latin American Studies (minor) USF, FL. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. At the service, his girlfriend Dianne Ray read a poem he wrote, titled "Love". 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. 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. As Geoffrey recalls, Pete Duel had a "good working relationship" with Murphy. There is no photo or video of Geoffrey Deuel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! 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. He came from career people (a physician father and a nurse mother). Today, I was flipping through the channels and saw, The Day They Hanged Kid Curry was on, starring Peter Duel and Ben Murphy. He was one of the greatest guys, especially in this business. He directed Pete Duel many times. Both loved the country. He racks himself with torment that it may have been a cry for help. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G "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. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Geoffrey Alec Deuel, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . Cant believe its been 48 years ago that he passed away or will be at the end of this year (2019). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. I remember that one of my close friends called me to tell me that Peter Duel was dead, she was crying. What makes one letter more appealing to a star than the next? Alias Smith and Jones was a hit across the board because hit a chord that sparked and captured the audience. Pete Deuel is very different from the serious image he projects as the stuffy, psychology-spouting brother-in-law on ABC-TV's Gidget. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geoffrey_Deuel&oldid=1141326551, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "May the Wind Be Always at Your Back", Robert Benderson / Eric Stone / Sergeant John Abrams, Episode: "A Place to Run, a Heart to Hide In", Inspector Glenn Decker / Greg Bane / Peter Anthony, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 14:04. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Duel had so much going for him. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. At times, its as if the world has turned against you. ", 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.". From there, everyone was anxious to get going, and we just leaped right into it. 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. ", At which point, Murphy "basically went into shock. 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) WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Cerebral destruction, are the grim words of the police report that I read in the office of the local coroner. When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. This month Peter Deuel tells what catches his Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, June 17, 1968
He cannot go on, he has to stay where he is; the character does not develop. 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 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.. Pete, you are still missed. 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. I was devastated when he died, being only 13 and madly in love with him. The loss of Duel proved too great for the series to sustain and it Throughout his school years, he was the recipient of awards, including the Good Citizenship Award, and served on a number of school positions. I still feel so badly for Petes family as I can understand what they went through. (30 years old). During the hiatus between the first and second seasons, he starred in the television production of Percy MacKayes 1908 play The Scarecrow. When is Pete going to be back? 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. by Tex Maddox; Movie Life, June 1967 He was a member of the schools Varsity Soccer, Baseball, and Wrestling teams, as well as the National Honor Society. 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. 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. But to lose Pete broke my heart. He is still thought about this many years later and will not be forgotton. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. SERVICES Funeral Service "I loved that movie," he says. We did a lie-detector test on the girl, says Sergeant Estrada. Too bad he is gone i didnt know till years later that he killed himself! WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? 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. According to Davis, Huggins said, "RogerI have terrible news. ; he also made feature films during this time, beginning with The Hell with Heroes in 1968, playing Rod Taylors best friend and co-pilot, Mike Brewer, followed the next year by Generation. Liked wnen he was in the love story role!! 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. She said she went to bed in the small houses only bedroom. He was a hard person to understand, but I could read him. WebGeoffrey Deuel, Actor: Chisum. Design by Laura Moretti. All rights reserved. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. On the night of December 30th, 1971, handsome, 31-year-old Pete Duel left his girlfriend in bed, walked naked into the front room of his houseand blew out his brains. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. I thought he must have been eight feet tall the way those boys talked about him. For unknown to the world, Pete was an alcoholic. The only guy who would have phoned me at that hour would have been Pete. In a very real sense, however, Pete Duel is present on the Pete Duel Memorial website, in books like Remembering Pete Duel, and under the loyal gaze of Pamela Deuel, and Geoffrey Deuel, the guardian, and keeper of the family flame. 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. Pete auditioned at the American Theater Wing school in New York and got in. There had never been any actors in the family. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. "And all of that happened on a Friday," he recalls. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. I was about 12 when Alias Smith and Jones first aired. 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. 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. There are no events at this time. I had nearly three years doing various things before they found a series for me.". A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. ", 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 had not been drinking all day long, he says. Upon his initial read of the script, Murphy immediately tasted the flavor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Romantics and idealists should not try to work in a mass-production factory. I firmly believe on any other given night he would not have killed himself. "[10], Duel became involved in politics during the primaries for the 1968 presidential election, campaigning for Eugene McCarthy, in opposition to the Vietnam War. 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). If anything, Pete seemed more relaxed that week. "What could be more thrilling than watching those wonderful movies and its legendary actors like Henry Fonda, John Wayne, and Montgomery Clift?". Pete had everything going for him the drink got to him that night. I could not have asked for a better friend. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. 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. ", As such, Murphy juxtaposed himself to that and made the creative decision to temper his pace with a more reserved performance opposite Duel. 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. At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. That is what a successful Hollywood television film-making studio is today. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by This made our two Kansas cousins very popular with everyone but the railroads and the banks. Demetria Fulton; preview of Deuels role on Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974). But network TV was not yet ready for something as innovative as The Young Country, which, even then, was too contemporary in its presentation. But as Davis notes today, "Roy was no longer in control. The drunken driving charge was not proceeded with. But he wanted passionately to work. I guess he never knew how much it meant to me. One he loved a lot; he bought her a brand new TV set. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. and the Bear, and Knight Rider, CBS's original Magnum P.I. Acting was his ruling need. I was very young at the time but now that Im MUCH older I realize that Depression and alcohol dont mix. WebDr. 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 . Isnt that often the way with suicides? 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. But, in his brother Geoffreys words, he really had no choice., Geoffrey makes it clear that he does not want to attack the Studios. What was the use of it all? 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. 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