Swerling recalled the network saying. [4] He preferred performing in the drama department's productions to studying for his classes during his two years there. Through a tragic twist of fate, Davis would have no choice but to be there for one friend, while he grieved for another. He would have went on to be a star in movies like he wanted, he just didnt give himself a chance. 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. Both loved the country. She lives [now] in Mexico. 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. Through an actor friend, I made contact with Petes younger brother 30-year-old Geoffrey Deuel. He loved kids. Recalls Davis: "Roy called me and said he was anticipating a deal being momentarily to start shooting the show in Spain. For me, its just so what. 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. So, he went "right back into work," along with all of those associated with the show. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. ", Understandably, Davis was startled, responded immediately, and was taken to an emergency security police phone. 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.. Him and ben murphy. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. It was the first and only time that Davis, Duel, and Murphy appeared on screen together. Throughout his school years, he was the recipient of awards, including the Good Citizenship Award, and served on a number of school positions. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Of course, it makes pressures. He wanted to settle down with a good woman who would look after him and give him kids a whole house full of kids. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHorsley Funeral Homes. It was an exciting time for Peter, says his brother. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. He did not like the dialogue. Then he switched channels to watch a basketball game. Malad City, ID. 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. [15], Duel's funeral was held at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple on January 2, 1972, in Pacific Palisades. "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 "What could be more thrilling than watching those wonderful movies and its legendary actors like Henry Fonda, John Wayne, and Montgomery Clift?". 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. 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. To fail in his career just wasnt an option. He liked the horses, scenery, trains, and the characters struggle that things did not always go their way. He did not think that what he was doing was worthwhile., Pete felt there were other things he wanted to do. He loved his own parents, too, and both his Grandmas. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). 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. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. 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. He directed Pete Duel many times. Pete got used to working. Such a shame. "I saw a lot of humor in that show, which I thought was a precursor to Alias Smith and Jones.". Geoffrey Alec Deuel. 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 Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. The cameras rolled. I met Ben Murphy years later at a celebrity tennis tournament in Maui. 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. 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. Geoffreys interests and talents include writing, music, the art of language, travel, international history and geography, the environment, and a wide variety of sports. Next Monday, three days later, it was announced that Roger Davis would take over Pete Duels part. I still cant believe he shot himself. ", As such, Murphy juxtaposed himself to that and made the creative decision to temper his pace with a more reserved performance opposite Duel. The only guy who would have phoned me at that hour would have been Pete. WebDr. Pinellas County School District from 1987-1996. I was shocked. 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. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. And in the leading man department, Alias Smith and Jones struck gold and lightningthrice. He has a markedly high intelligence. I know you're on vacation, but you have to come back and replace him. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. Demetria Fulton; preview of Deuels role on Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974). I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! You may also light a candle in honor of Geoffrey Deuel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Who knows why he decided to do that on that early morning. If you know of an upcoming event for Geoffrey Deuel, please add one. [1] 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. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). What's more, Davis was the original choice for Love on a Rooftop, ABC's short-lived Barefoot in the Park take-off that aired for only one season in 196667. She was already there, and the three settled down to watch the show. He was successful, but he did not really feel a success. What chance did I stand of trying to find out what brought Pete Duel to sudden and young death? WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. I have seen the remains of that poor fellows blood forever stained into the weave. Yet girls, as such, did not come near to the center of his being. 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. When is Pete going to be back? 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. [1] 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 said she went to bed in the small houses only bedroom. Dr. Deuel quietly passed away, at 10:00pm, December 11, 2013. 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. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). He had not been drinking all day long, he says. But still, as with any winning television series, or feature film or play for that matter, the main key to the success of Alias Smith and Jones was the crowd-pleasing viability of its leading actors. 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 loved everything about the series, the horses and the cowboys and all of the characters each week. SERVICES Funeral Service 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. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! 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. Pete Deuel is very different from the serious image he projects as the stuffy, psychology-spouting brother-in-law on ABC-TV's Gidget. He just had so much love that he wanted to spread it. Two years French, Penfield High School (High Honors); Qualified to teach first and second year at High School level. I was very young at the time but now that Im MUCH older I realize that Depression and alcohol dont mix. Pete wast that easy going with himself. He was 99 years old. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. "I've been doing it for quite some time, and I love it more than I loved acting. 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 At that time, the 60s and early 70s there were a lot of westerns on TV, but this was a light type of western. August 31, 2016 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) We also took a picture. Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). He was an instinctive actor. I need you to do this for meplease. He came from career people (a physician father and a nurse mother). Alcohol was probably a huge factor in his taking his life, and it sounded like he felt trapped in this acting job. Thats the way it is; that is the rule of the game. [8][9] In Tarantino's novelization of the movie, Duel and Dalton worked together, "enjoyed each other's company" and were both "undiagnosed bipolar. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. An estimated 1,000 friends and fans attended. He and Duel were friends, and he was devastated upon learning of his death. The following New Year's Eve, Duel's charismatic wide-winning grin was gone. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. He was lucky not to go to jail. I was lucky. He was into everything drugs, booze, you name it. After his death, his role in Alias Smith and Jones was taken over by Roger Davis, who was previously the narrator over the opening theme of the show. 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 was about 12 when Alias Smith and Jones first aired. It is still there. I made a point not mentioning Pete much l did not want to get Geoffrey all upset again. 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. I spoke to him on the set at the Warner Brothers Studios. "Actor Campaigning Here" (June 17, 1968). He got a few jobs in summer stock, road shows, some off-Broadway pieces. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. I suppose it was the drink., I have been to the house where Pete Duel died. The TV Smith and Jones, meanwhile, never harmed or killed anyone intentionally and were granted amnesty for their previous crimes. It was not a run-of-the-mill cowboy idea. WebGeoffrey Deuel, Actor: Chisum. 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. For two years, from 1959 to 1961, he was a young drama student in that brash, exciting skyscraper city. I have been watching the old series Alias Smith and Jones and started thinking about Pete Deuel and Ben. They do it in such a way as to deliberately hurt the people they most love. Cant believe its been 48 years ago that he passed away or will be at the end of this year (2019). Often the problem with a romantic and an idealist is that he is too hard on himself.. Please come to the front. In Hollywood, he found work in television, making small guest appearances in comedies such as Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. WebGeoffrey Deuel, Actor: Chisum. He must have been drinking and that sometimes make you very depressed. The end was drawing near. Geoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. Ray later told police the couple had watched Duel's series Alias Smith and Jones the previous evening. 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. He was the real star. I really dont, a publicist friend of Petes told me. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Murphy has also found remarkable success beyond his original thespian craft, from which he retired 15 years ago. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G Shooting proceeded as usual. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. He was one of the greatest guys you could meet. Would you like to offer Geoffrey Deuels loved ones a condolence message? But ABC refused to do that and was very clear on their position. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. "Does he dare enough? Its a pleasure, Fenton, to meet you. He said it was trash. R.I.P. Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. There had never been any actors in the family. I grew up with Bonanza, Gunsmoke, etc. As a boy I loved Alias Smith and Jones. [5], Moving to New York City, Duel landed a role in a touring production of the comedy Take Her, She's Mine. The money is fantastic. The Christmas tree stood in Petes front room with his parents presents wrapped beneath the branches waiting for them. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). We would watch the weekly episodes and he would laugh at the subtle comedy. An illusion that the hand that pulls the trigger, overdoses on the drug, ties the noose, or wants to create the final goodbye note is sensitive enough and in turmoil enough to know deep inside is the grand illusion that he or she has been knowingly collaborative in propagating, when having wanted nothing more pure and desperate and innocent in life than to have remained steadfast towards only this: TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, and all but unknown and worthless to anyone except ones own personal and private heart and soul. The show's original cast featured Duel as Heyes, a.k.a. 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. It lasted only a year. 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. One he loved a lot; he bought her a brand new TV set. 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. 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. Duel appeared in The Psychiatrist, The Bold Ones, Ironside, and Marcus Welby, M.D. From then on, I became Petes chauffeur, said Harold Frizzell. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. It isnt the work that tires you, he told Smith. He was fined $1,000 for dangerous driving, put on probation for two years and disqualified from driving for two years. He was a member of the schools Varsity Soccer, Baseball, and Wrestling teams, as well as the National Honor Society. Also an actor, he has the same easy good looks, the same ready smile. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). As Geoffrey recalls, Pete Duel had a "good working relationship" with Murphy. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. Ben Murphy, Pete Duels co-star, went ahead and worked. WebGeoffrey Alec Deuel, 30, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS EDUCATION BACKGROUND, CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS FILMOGRAPHY. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Mysteries & Scandals (1998). He would not use anything that would not dissolve and go back into the earth., Alias Smith and Jones was a great success. 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.". For over an hour he talked to me reluctantly at first about Pete. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. To Peter, drink was an off-and-on thing. I remember how affected I was when I heard of his sad death. [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. 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. 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. Obituary. 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