by Hamilton B. Allen; Rochester Times Union, June 20, 1970 This is the fourth in a series of in-person reports on Rochesterians in Hollywood by The Times-Union's theater editor. Peter and Geoffrey Deuel, two actors from Penfield, brothers making the Hollywood scene, are playing the toughest game of their craft — the waiting game. But they're doing it in easy style, each in his own way, and separately, while the wheel of movie fortune spins out its winners. Peter, older of the two sons of Dr. and Mrs. E.S. Deuel, is "between assignments," waiting for his agent to come up with the right ... Read More

by Hamilton B. Allen; Rochester Times Union, January 16, 1970 Success hasn't spoiled Peter Deuel, but it surely has given him the time and means to pile onto his conscience the temporal burdens of a world he's convinced is hell-bent for destruction. The Penfield-born Hollywood star sat in the sun-filled, living room of his parents' home yesterday and dwelled unsmilingly on some of the reasons why "there isn't much to smile about anymore." Air and water pollution, oil-smeared beaches, DDT, over-population, racism, the deliberate killing-off of species are some of the deep concerns stirring this troubled young man's soul. An interviewer ... Read More

16 Magazine, June 1971 Hannibal Heyes, Alias Joshua Smith, Alias Pete Duel: The whole wild west is looking for Heyes, alias Smith! He's wanted for bank robbery, train hold-ups, and general bad doings! Pete Duel, the real name of this adorable outlaw is wanted, too — by the oodles of fans he's winning each week on ABC's Alias Smith & Jones. What is the real Joshua Smith, alias Pete Duel, like? Well, he's a gentle, nature-lover who enjoys the simple things in life. Pete's idea of fun is getting into his camper-truck and taking off for the wilderness. Usually Pete goes ... Read More

by Art Ronnie; Los Angeles Herald-Examine, TV Weekly, July 24, 1966 Can a young apprentice architect making $80 a week meet and fall in love with a lovely girl, take up housekeeping in a small apartment with a magnificent rooftop view of San Francisco, and find happiness and rating success as a TV series in the fall? That's what the ABC television network hopes to find out when its new domestic comedy, Love on a Rooftop, premieres in color Tuesday night, Sept. 13, at 9:30. No less interested is Peter Deuel, fresh from playing Gidget's brother-in-law, starring as the young designer of buildings. Aware ... Read More

Tiger Beat; July 1971 PETE DUEL Full real name: Peter Ellstrom Deuel Nicknames: Pete Birthdate: Feb. 24 Birthplace: Penfield, New York Personal points: brown hair, brown eyes, 6', 158 lbs. Parents' names: Ellsworth and Lillian Brothers' and sisters' names: Geoffrey and Pamela Instruments played: fingers Age entered show business: 19 Where living: Hollywood Hobbies: writing poetry, auto racing, wilderness camping Favorites: color: brown drink: organic apple juice clothes: bells, denim shirts group: Beatles car: 1947 Chevrolet actress: Anne Bancroft actor: Zero Mostel food: steak and lobster dessert: ice cream made with honey singer: Pamela Deuel song: "Free Again" Miscellaneous likes: Shoshone the Wonder Dog, Dianne the Wonder Woman, and my niece, Jennifer! Miscellaneous dislikes: Air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, ... Read More

Teen Pin-Ups, July 1971 TV's newest cowboys, Peter Duel and Ben Murphy of Alias Smith & Jones, are a couple of health food fans. They start each morning with a specially blended organic protein drink.