[5], Moving to New York City, Duel landed a role in a touring production of the comedy Take Her, She's Mine. Pete stayed in the front room. I remember how affected I was when I heard of his sad death. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. Please come to the front. Did they think they could possibly use that weeks episode? Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). Pete duel was cool on the show he was really funny. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). "Actor Campaigning Here" (June 17, 1968). It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. [15], Duel's funeral was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple on January 2, 1972, in Pacific Palisades. "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 young couple would soon be on a flight bound for Denver, where they had planned to continue their holiday, skiing. When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. Around 1970, he changed the spelling of his last name from Deuel to Duel.[7]. Too bad he was hard on himself, and had alcohol problem. It is still there. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. 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. Thank you for the body of work. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. 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. Photo source and Those boys idolized their father; they loved, feared him. Geoffrey Deuel did not want to talk to me about his brothers death. There are no events at this time. He never owned a suit or a tie. He racks himself with torment that it may have been a cry for help. 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. "I saw a lot of humor in that show, which I thought was a precursor to Alias Smith and Jones.". Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. "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. It still is such a shame and sad that he felt he had no future hope. The intermingling was mind-boggling, as was Duel's death, and now Huggins was reaching out for help. "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.". He was also a very good actor, but its so hard to replace a favorite actor on such a successful tv show. We just did it.". Its very seductive. 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. He was fined $1,000 for dangerous driving, put on probation for two years and disqualified from driving for two years. My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. He was one of the greatest guys you could meet. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. 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. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . From there, everyone was anxious to get going, and we just leaped right into it. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. Minutes later, she heard a shot fired in that front room. I also remember when Roger Davis took over the role of Hannibal Heyes. The end was drawing near. ", After a lengthy pause, Huggins said, "RogerPete is dead.". "No way!" 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 Geoffrey Alec Deuel. 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. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? Geoffrey Alec Deuel. 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. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). I guess he never knew how much it meant to me. He was always just the same as when he first arrived: a nice young guy in denim shirt and faded jeans. But all actors are neurotic; they always fear their last job will really be their last. In November 1971 he told Cecil Smith for publication Contractually, I have to do this series or some other trash.. Now, Davis was dazed, torn, and confused on several levels. That is what happened to Pete Duel only he did not do very well out of it in terms other than commercial. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pete was dead. 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. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). Too bad because he was a charming guy it seemed. At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. 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. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. RIP. "By Sunday, I knew I got the part. His attitude was that people are human beings and entitled to be treated as human beings. "I loved that movie," he says. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . Alias Smith and Jones was my favorite show growing up. 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. Pete became admired and famous among millions of people all over the world. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. According to Douglas Snauffer's book, The Show Must Go On: How The Deaths of Lead Actors Have Affected Television Series, when the actor shot himself, executive producer Jo Swerling, Jr. sought to halt production of Alias Smith and Jones. But he wanted passionately to work. 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 made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. He was young and handsome and had a great TV show. When is Pete going to be back? I was really happy about that but its on in the morning and Ive never been a morning person. He and Duel were friends, and he was devastated upon learning of his death. We did a lie-detector test on the girl, says Sergeant Estrada. 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. I loved everything about the series, the horses and the cowboys and all of the characters each week. Eventually, he got a co-starring role in a comedy series, Gidget. He has a markedly high intelligence. Galbraith, Alex (August 1, 2019). He wanted to do other things for people that he considered more meaningful and he wanted to have better parts. 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. His father was a local doctor, his mother a nurse. He said it was trash. 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. Malad City, ID. I didnt know Pete but you could tell he was a special person. Him and ben murphy. And the video of him eating an ice cream cone, as I went outside to the backyard to cry. I grew up with Bonanza, Gunsmoke, etc. 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. 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. "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]. ", 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 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. WebDr. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. 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. 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