As Geoffrey recalls,
Pete Duel had a “good working relationship” with Murphy
. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. Upon his initial read of the script, Murphy immediately tasted the flavor of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Where is Ben Murphy now?
He resides in
southern California
and travels on the USTA singles and doubles circuit. He threw his energies into the game during a 1980 actors' strike, spending about forty hours a week on the court.
Why did Alias Smith and Jones Change Pete Duel?
After Duel died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
on the morning of December 31, 1971, Davis was hired to replace him. He was replaced as narrator, in the episodes he starred in, by Ralph Story.
Is Ben Murphy still married?
| Ben Murphy | Occupation Actor | Years active 1967–2010 | Spouse(s) Jeanne Davis (1978–81) |
|---|
Is Dianne Ray still alive?
Diane Peoples Waldrop, née Ray (September 1, 1945 –
March 14, 2020
) was an American pop and rock and roll singer of the early 1960s. Ray was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Her musical career began after she won a talent contest on Big WAYS radio in Charlotte NC.
Who is Ben Murphy married to?
Jeanne Davis
Is Pete Duel still alive?
December 31, 1971
How old is actor Ben Murphy?
80 years (March 6, 1942)
Which actor narrated the voice over on the American TV series Alias Smith and Jones?
| Alias Smith and Jones | Genre Western | Created by Glen A. Larson | Starring Pete Duel Ben Murphy Roger Davis | Narrated by Roger Davis Ralph Story |
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Was there a real Kid Curry and Hannibal Heyes?
The name of the Duel/Davis Hannibal Heyes character came from a real-life former 25th Indiana Volunteer Infantry soldier named Hannibal Hays, who lived until 1916.
Murphy's Jed Curry character was nicknamed “Kid” Curry in the series.
What was Pete Duel last episode?
“
The McCreedy Bust: Going, Going, Gone!”
NOTE: This episode features the final appearance of Pete Duel in his co-starring role as Hannibal Heyes/Joshua Smith #1 in the series.
How tall is Ben Murphy?
5′ 11′′
Why did Roger Davis leave Alias Smith and Jones?
Roger Davis was unfairly blamed for some for the demise of “Alias Smith and Jones”, on the grounds that
he was unable to fill Pete Duel's boots
. However, it's doubtful the show could have survived, even with Duel, as the network unwisely put the show up against the cultural phenomenon that was “All in the Family”.
Where can I watch Alias Smith and Jones?
Alias Smith and Jones featuring Ben Murphy and Pete Duel has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on
Hulu
. It's an action & adventure show with 50 episodes over 3 seasons.
How old is Pete Duel?
31 years (1940–1971)
When was Ben Murphy born?
March 6, 1942 (age 80 years)
How old is Ben Murphy from Alias Smith and Jones?
80 years (March 6, 1942)
Did Peter Duel have a twin brother?
Geoffrey Deuel
Who played Kid Curry?
Ben Murphy
portrayed a fictionalised Kid Curry in the 1970s television show Alias Smith and Jones.
Where is Peter Duel buried?
Oakwood Cemetery Association, Penfield, NY
What was the last episode of Alias Smith and Jones?
Only Three to a Bed
How tall is Geena Davis Wiki?
| Geena Davis | Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Spouse(s) Richard Emmolo ( m. 1981; div. 1984) Jeff Goldblum ( m. 1987; div. 1991) Renny Harlin ( m. 1993; div. 1998) | Partner(s) Reza Jarrahy (1998–2017) | Children 3 |
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How many seasons was Alias Smith and Jones?
3
Who played Peter Bradford Dark Shadows?
Roger Davis
(b. April 5, 1939) joined Dark Shadows in January 1968 playing Peter Bradford, the lawyer who fell in love with Victoria Winters in 1796. He went on to play Jeff Clark, Ned Stuart, Dirk Wilkins and Charles Delaware Tate, appearing in a total of 128 episodes.
Did Alias Smith and Jones ever get their amnesty?
Twelve episodes were filmed, but after three seasons (50 episodes) of working hard to go straight amidst all the gambling, cons and escapades with beautiful women,
it was a cancellation that came through rather than an amnesty
. “Alias Smith and Jones” ended on January 13, 1973.
How long did Alias Smith and Jones run?
One of the most popular Western series of the 1970s, ‘Alias Smith and Jones' aired on ABC for
3 years
from 1971-1973.
Who is Roger Davis married to?
Spouse
How many episodes of Alias Smith and Jones are there?
50
Are Smith and Jones still alive?
The British comedian – known for the sketch shows Alas Smith and Jones and Not The Nine O'Clock News –
died at his home on Friday
, Michael Foster said. Smith formed a lasting partnership with co-performer Griff Rhys Jones with whom he set up the independent television company, Talkback Productions.
Is Smith and Jones India Company?
Smith and Jones may refer to: Smith (surname) and Jones (surname) Smith & Jones instant noodles, a brand of instant noodles manufactured and sold in India by
Capital Foods Ltd India
.
Who replaced Pete Duel in Alias Smith and Jones?
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3 (UPI) —
Roger Davis
has been signed to replace Peter Duel in the costarring title role with Ben Murphy in the remainder of the segments of the television series “Alias Smith and Jones.” Mr. Duel, 31 years old, died of an apparently self‐inflicted gunshot wound in the head early Friday.
Was Kid Curry a real person?
Kid Curry,
primarily a bank and train robber
, was imprisoned in 1902, escaped in June 1903, robbed a train in Parachute, Colorado, on July 7, and, according to Pinkerton agents, was wounded by a pursuing posse and shot himself dead.
How did Kid Curry get his name?
Somewhere along the line,
he befriended a man named “Flat Nose” George Curry, from whom he took his new last name
. His brothers soon also adopted the same last name. In 1883, at the age of 16, Logan rode with a cattle drive to Pueblo, Colorado, where he was involved in a saloon brawl.
Where was Kid Curry killed?
Parachute, CO
How old is Geoffrey Deuel?
79 years (January 17, 1943)
