REMEMBERING PETE DUEL
Thank you to everyone who leaves such poignant and heartfelt expressions in The Memorial Book—and for all your kind words about this site. Your kinship is extremely appreciated. —Laura
Please post your thoughts below. The previous Memorial Book was receiving too much spam, so I had to close it and start this page instead. The previous memorial page also had hundreds of remembrances. I hope to someday transfer them here.
There may be a delay between when you leave your thoughts below and when your post appears, but rest assured, the post will eventually be published. Please keep in mind that many questions still remain about Peter’s state of mind in those final days of his life. One recent question is how much of a role the anti-seizure drug, Dilantin, played on his thoughts. Perhaps Pete was a victim of a pharmaceutical drug and not so much of self-inflicted depression. Also note that Geoffrey Deuel sometimes visited this page. Thank you.
I watched Alias Smith and Jones whilst I was growing up and have absolutely loved watching it again recently on TV as a re-run. Pete was an absolutely brilliant actor and I cannot believe that he did not get on with Ben Murphy as they were such a great team – well at least on TV it would seem. I still feel sad when I watch these re runs but remember how happy it made me feel then and again now. What a brilliant series! Pete you did make it big time in my opinion and many others who feel the same. Roger Davis could not live up to your role and for me it will always be you and Ben. I, like many, wish you were still with us.
I think Pete was a wonderful actor and a deeply spiritual man he cared about the world around him and try to save it I miss him and love him always he will always be Heyes to me love always
Miss Louise Blizzard
While “Alias Smith and Jones” propelled Pete to TV stardom, his talent was obvious years earlier with a delightful, albeit brief, TV comedy series entitled “Love on a Rooftop” co-starring Judy Carne, who passed away earlier this week at age 76. The charm and charisma between the two just flowed and while it wasn’t Shakespeare, it certainly took capable actors like Pete and Judy to pull it off. The sudden death of someone like Pete always hits film/TV audiences with a jolt. We always think stars like Pete are invincible and that they have it made in the shade with their talent, youthful good looks, and money. We often forget that the human mind is far more complex. Over five decades later, the death of Pete still hits home with those of us who respected his talent and remember him quite well. RIP man!
Been watching reruns and love the warmth and humanity.
So long ago but still worth the weight in gold. God bless.
Pete Duel was a great actor. Pity he died so young.