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.
When I was a Kid ( some while back now), this was essential Monday Night viewing in our House. My Dad always loved the Westerns, and when this came on we watched it, and watched it , and followed it every week. Solid, Good entertainment, nothing that was offensive and something the whole family sat down to watch. I think the Interaction between the two stars in Alias Smith & Jones was the thing that really made it for me, these two could have been close friends, and it seemed that way on the screen. Whether that was just the acting I don’t know, but it was wonderful. Have just purchased the First series, and will likely get series 2 & 3 also. Loved Pete Duel, he created a truly great character, and sad to ( Finally ) learn the circumstances behind his untimely death. Wonderful memories…..Great Show. Fine Actor. R I P.
Last night I watched an ASAJ episode. I hadn’t seen one since the series finished way back in the 70’s. Cannot believe what emotions it sparked in me when I saw Pete – I adored him back in the 70’s and I can honestly see why. His wonderful screen presence overwhelms you when you watch him. He is a soul that was meant to go back to Heaven early because of his beautiful presence. I hope even after all these years he is watching and knowing those who loved him 40 years ago still think of him and of the star he would have been on earth if he had not decided to be a star in Heaven x
I totally agree with your comments and only hope that wherever Peter is, he knows how fondly so many of us still think of and remember him.
I’m a 58 year old guy living in Ireland and have just watched an ” Alias Smith & Jones” episode. I just want to say to Pete wherever he may be looking down on us all hopefully from a happier place, Thank you. Thank you for the years of enjoyment and entertainment you brought into my life. It was an unmissable show and I so looked forward to it each week. Thanks again.
Its hard to believe you have been dead longer than you were alive; yet you still generate so much interest. Your intentions were good, kind. You cared deeply about animals, children, the environment and people who needed help, the underprivileged. You were ahead of your time. You had a strong message for the world and people would have listened to you. It is a great tragedy, that you did not have the help for yourself that you tried so hard to give to others. The world would have been a much better place with you in it.