Why did Roger Davis leave Alias Smith and Jones?

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”.

How old is actor Roger Davis?

82 years (April 5, 1939)
Roger Davis/Age

Who played Peter on Dark Shadows?

Roger Davis
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.

How tall is Roger Davis?

1.85 m
Roger Davis/Height

What happened to Smith and Jones?

Comic actor and writer Mel Smith has died of a heart attack, aged 60, his agent has confirmed. 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.

Is Peter Duel still alive?

Deceased (1940–1971)
Pete Duel/Living or Deceased

Where did they film Alias Smith and Jones?

Locations. Parts of the television series were filmed at Castle Valley and Professor Valley in Utah.

What happened to Jeff on Dark Shadows?

Jeff suffered from amnesia and did not recall any of his life, either as Peter Bradford or Jeff Clark. He had been institutionalized by Dr Eric Lang, who told him he was there because he had been convicted of murder.

What happens to Jeff Clark on Dark Shadows?

As the vampire turned his attention back towards Maggie, Willie picked up a crossbow bolt off of the floor and plunged into Barnabas’ back. Jeff found the inner strength to break free of Barnabas’ mind control. He pierced the shaft into his heart and he fell over, dead.

Who is Roger Davis married to?

Donna Jenism. 1991–1996
Alice LeGettem. 1985–1988Suzanne Irwinm. 1979–1983Jaclyn Smithm. 1968–1975
Roger Davis/Spouse

Who narrates Alias Smith and Jones?

Alias Smith and Jones (TV Series 1971–1973) – Roger Davis as Narrator, Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith), Danny Bilson – IMDb.

Was there a real Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry?

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.

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