Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. Thanks again. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. I think it all blew in his mind as he sat there in the front room of his country-style house, a drink in his hand and his girlfriend asleep in his bed behind. Money was not his worry. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! Cannon, each of whom made five appearances. He was 99 years old. Just watched an Alias Smith and Jones today on TV. [5], Moving to New York City, Duel landed a role in a touring production of the comedy Take Her, She's Mine. I couldnt believe it then its three years ago now and it still doesnt seem real.. [16][17] His body was flown to Penfield, New York, where he was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.[18]. The money is fantastic. The TV Smith and Jones, meanwhile, never harmed or killed anyone intentionally and were granted amnesty for their previous crimes. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. Lets take a walk in the woods, he would say, and we would sit out all day beside a lake and fish. I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. And a successful, handsome, young television star went back to work in a television factory. Its as if they want to destroy not only themselves, but others whom they love the most. [Editors Note: Slade makes outrageous claims here.]. For two years, from 1959 to 1961, he was a young drama student in that brash, exciting skyscraper city. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). Often the problem with a romantic and an idealist is that he is too hard on himself.. On Thursday, December 30, 1971, Pete Duel finished work for the day at around 7 p.m. An episode of Alias Smith and Jones was being shown on TV at 8:00 that evening. Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Algebra, High School (High Honors); Plane Geometry, Trigonometry, CLEP exams, USF math requirements; General Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics High School Honors; Sons of the American Revolution, Good Citizenship Award (voted by peers), 6th Grade; Advanced/Experimental/Superior Class, 1956-1960, Penfield High School, NY; Honors Roll throughout primary and secondary school; Varsity Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling teams, Penfield High School, Penfield, NY; Colonels Orderly 3 of 4 times, Basic Training, Sierra Company, 4th Training Regiment, U.S. Army, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1962; Honors recognition for superior academic achievement, USF, Tampa, FL, 1985-1986; Charter Member, Sigma Iota Rho, National International Studies Honors fraternity, 1986; Mark T Orr Award, USF, Tampa, FL, International Studies Dept., conferred upon graduating senior with superior academic record at time of graduation, 1987, 4.00 GPA. Obituary. In addition to his voiceover work on Alias Smith and Jones, Davis had previously made a guest appearance on the series, for an episode titled, "Smiler with a Gun," directed by acting legend Fernando Lamas. Duel appeared in The Psychiatrist, The Bold Ones, Ironside, and Marcus Welby, M.D. "Historically, from the 18th Century forward," observes Davis, who once taught English and literature at UCLA, "the British always understood that the essence of wit is what makes for great humor.". Not only had the two actors co-starred on The Young Country, but it was Huggins who had cast Davis in that pilot film, which was his first significant break in prime-time television following the daytime gothic drama of Dark Shadows. Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry were equals who knew each other's idiosyncrasies.". According to Geoffrey, as noble and dedicated as any brother could be, Duel periodically felt confined by the grind that comes with the territory of working on a weekly series like Smith and Jones. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). As he told Los Angeles Times entertainment journalist Cecil Smith in late December 1971, "I was lucky. Born on January 17, 1943, in Lockport, New York, and raised in nearby Penfield, Geoffrey was three years younger than his actor-brother Peter, and eventually followed Peter to Hollywood in the early 1960s to pursue an acting career of his own. I was very young at the time but now that Im MUCH older I realize that Depression and alcohol dont mix. WebDr. I loved alias smith and jones i was 6 or 7 when it first came on. And l he was lovely he said l made his day someone from england remembering him and Pete!!!. "Quentin Tarantino will pen a "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" book", "Memorial Service For Peter Duel Draws Mourning Crowds", Pete Duel Memorial Site (approved by Pete Duel's family), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pete_Duel&oldid=1126232527, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "The Last Testament of Buddy Crown", Episode: "Fun and Games and Party Favors", This page was last edited on 8 December 2022, at 06:49. WebDr. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. It was a contact wound to the head. He loved kids. Murphy likened his good-natured interplay with Duel and Davis to that of Robert Conrad and Ross Martin's cheerful interaction on The Wild Wild West (CBS, 196569). I also remember when Roger Davis took over the role of Hannibal Heyes. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G That is what happened to Pete Duel only he did not do very well out of it in terms other than commercial. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. WebGeoffrey Deuel & Pamela Deuel Hart Gallery 1 Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, better resolution version of the photo. Murphy has been particularly impressed when approached by "grown men who cry when they talk about it and express just how much the series has meant to them." I was 13 or 14 yrs of age and loved watching the series with Ben Murphy and Pete Duel. Editorial Calendar and Production Schedule, Television Academy Throwback: Richard Rodgers, Academy Releases Annual Transparency Report on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Three-Time Emmy Winner Sally Field to Receive SAG Life Achievement Award, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, The Power of TV: Reshaping Breast Cancer Narratives. Two years French, Penfield High School (High Honors); Qualified to teach first and second year at High School level. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Who knows why he decided to do that on that early morning. It was not a run-of-the-mill cowboy idea. Through a tragic twist of fate, Davis would have no choice but to be there for one friend, while he grieved for another. "You have a contract to deliver this show to us, and you will continue to deliver the show as best you can on schedule or we will sue you. TRUE, he made the show!!! Photo source and I remember when this all happened and even then thinking wow, he was so good-looking, a TV star, seemed to have it all, why would he do this? It is what it is. It is remorseless. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. He was only 15. A few of Geoffreys other television appearances include guest roles in such classic and iconic 1960s series as The Monkees, Bonanza, The Flying Nun, Adam-12, Mod Squad, and The F.B.I., in which he appeared in multiple episodes. Yet he told a journalist I met over there that the show was junk and I hope it gets scrapped., Egbert Swackhamer, Swack to his friends, is a leading television film director. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . What chance did I stand of trying to find out what brought Pete Duel to sudden and young death? ", Another time, Duel directly acknowledged the special connection he posthumously retains with devoted fans of the series with which he's most associated. Possibly, that was a shame, because he forgot how much happiness he gave to so many people., [Editors Note: Pete confided in his brother, Geoffrey Deuel, that Harold Frizzell wasnt as much of a close friend as Harold claimed. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. He had been arrested and pleaded guilty to a driving under the influence accident that injured two people the previous June. After a short time on Five Mile Line Road, Dr. Deuel moved the practice and his family to 1790 Penfield Road, next to Daniel Penfields house. He was a young boy; he wanted to get out of his series and to do some really good work that he thought he was capable of. Recontextualizing History with The 1619 Project, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World. After his death, his role in Alias Smith and Jones was taken over by Roger Davis, who was previously the narrator over the opening theme of the show. Pure gold! ; he also made feature films during this time, beginning with The Hell with Heroes in 1968, playing Rod Taylors best friend and co-pilot, Mike Brewer, followed the next year by Generation. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. He loved his own parents, too, and both his Grandmas. The last five episodes of the show's second season now starred Murphy and Davis, whose all too distinctive and recognizable voice would subsequently be replaced by Story's different timbre for the opening credits sequence. According to Quentin Tarantino, Duel was one of the inspirations for the character of Rick Dalton in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. There was no doubt he had shot himself, Sergeant Estrada told me. Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. [13][14] Duel's death was later ruled a suicide. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. Its that its all such a dreadful bore it makes you weary, weary., A successful series is, like Pete said, a trap for an actor who wants to do better things, top television script writer Bernard Slade told me. Davis recalls filming a few of the show's key exterior shots in one of California's most dazzling landscapes. Finally, in the spring of 1963, he ended up in California, playing one of the leads in a touring production of a Broadway comedy. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . In November 1971 he told Cecil Smith for publication Contractually, I have to do this series or some other trash.. I talked to Ben Murphy about his dead co-star. His most recent big screen role was in the 2001 baseball comedy, 108 Stitches. "But I have always had a strong work ethic that was instilled in me since I was a childto work hard and do the best job I could, no matter what." So in the summer of 1963, Pete moved over from New York to the Californian City of Dreams; he cut his first name down from Peter to Pete, he changed the spelling of his surname from Deuel to Duel. He wanted to be a success. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. He would have went on to be a star in movies like he wanted, he just didnt give himself a chance. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born January 17, 1943 Add to list Known for Chisum 6.8 Billy 'The Kid' Bonney 1970 Terminal Island 5.2 Chino 1973 Toma 7.6 TV Series "By Sunday, I knew I got the part. Ives, beloved by many as the voice of the Sam the Snowman from the 1964 TV classic, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, portrayed wealthy art collector Patrick 'Big Mac' McCreedy (once in voiceover) who frequently calls upon Heyes and Curry for capers. Romantics and idealists should not try to work in a mass-production factory. Then the moguls killed it as effectively as Pete killed himself. We did a lie-detector test on the girl, says Sergeant Estrada. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. (30 years old). I still adore him, even more so now as Ive grown and learned so much more about him as a human being, certainly not just a handsome face. And a revised opening narration now voiced by Ralph Story would subsequently reflect that: "Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, the two most successful outlaws in the history of the West. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. The end was drawing near. At just 31 years old, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot. An illusion that the hand that pulls the trigger, overdoses on the drug, ties the noose, or wants to create the final goodbye note is sensitive enough and in turmoil enough to know deep inside is the grand illusion that he or she has been knowingly collaborative in propagating, when having wanted nothing more pure and desperate and innocent in life than to have remained steadfast towards only this: TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, and all but unknown and worthless to anyone except ones own personal and private heart and soul. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G Assuredly, Duel, Murphy, Davis, Heyes, Curry, and Alias Smith and Jones have done exactly that for 50 yearsand counting. Best known as Dave Campbell in The Young & the Restless (1973-1977). It stays the same; it is a personality., Pete became even more outspokenly bitter about his work. [12], In the early hours of Friday, New Years Eve 1971, Duel died at his Hollywood Hills home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Dr. Deuel is survived by his son Geoffrey and daughter-in-law, Jacqueline, of St Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Pamela, of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and his granddaughter, Jennifer Seymour, of Wisconsin. Even The Young Country hold-overs Walter Brennan and Wally Cox joined in on the fun, as did other classic character actors like Burl Ives and J.D. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. I spoke to him on the set at the Warner Brothers Studios. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. For over an hour he talked to me reluctantly at first about Pete. [13][14], According to police, Duel's friends and family said he was depressed about his drinking problem. Its a pleasure, Fenton, to meet you. He came from career people (a physician father and a nurse mother). I was shocked. The intermingling was mind-boggling, as was Duel's death, and now Huggins was reaching out for help. At its core, the series is an upbeat Old West tale focusing on two happy-go-sometimes-lucky bank and train robbers, who were former members of the Devil's Hole Gang. Drink can often intensify happy moods and can, very easily, magnify depressing moods. Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. "The greatest pleasure for me as an actor is to please you," he said. WebGeoffrey Alec Deuel, 30, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. ], I remember were I was when I found out about Pete death that night I was at a new years party in liverpool my friend got me onto watching alias Smith a Jones and I loved it he was a great actor so sad there will never be another pete duel. I was lucky. He cannot go on, he has to stay where he is; the character does not develop. Geoffrey Deuel Death Fact Check Geoffrey is alive and kicking and is currently 80 years old. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. I loved everything about the series, the horses and the cowboys and all of the characters each week. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is the younger brother of Peter Deuel/Pete Duel, and the older brother of his sister, singer Pamela. He did not think that what he was doing was worthwhile., Pete felt there were other things he wanted to do. Pete had telephoned his girlfriend Dianne Ray and asked her to come over to his place and watch it with him. The young fans loved him for many reasons. Thats the way it is; that is the rule of the game. Ms. Deuel was born on March 3, 1922 to G You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. It lasted only a year. ", At which point, Murphy "basically went into shock. A contract means you get paid every week, not per show. ", Five decades after first doing the series, he has only one regret, " that Peter isn't here with Roger and me to reminisce about the time we all shared and experienced.". So, we contacted everybody, including Ben, and told them to come back in. Joshua Smith, and Murphy as Jedediah 'Kid' Curry, a.k.a. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. She had resided in Ocean Springs Nursing Center for the past year. Thanks for story, I know full story now. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! When in July 1967, Universal, the most successful motion picture studio in Hollywood, offered him an exclusive 7-year contract, he accepted it. Geoffrey says Duel "always enjoyed interacting with fans and loved signing autographs. Dr. Deuel was impressed. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. I was 10 when this happened born and raised in the UK, this series was a phenomenal success there, wed all rush home to watch it and record on the old cassette recorders. Shooting proceeded as usual. They do it in such a way as to deliberately hurt the people they most love. I was 10 and 11 when Alias Smith and Jones was on. Often in the night when he was lonely or wanted a chat he would phone me and wed talk for hours., At Universal Studios that Friday morning, nothing was allowed to mar the days shooting for that day. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. Hes also extremely interested in U.S. politics and regrets not having gone to law school as his father had hoped he would. English major two years Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Strong skills in Grammar, Composition, English and American Literature; Professional actor since 1965 in motion pictures, television, theater; Instructor/Advisor, Avenue Act One Theatre, Auburn, Washington 1979-1980; Instructor, commercial acting, Berg Talent Agency, Tampa, FL, 1984. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by Malad City, ID. While Barefoot in the Park starred Redford and Jane Fonda, Rooftop eventually teamed Duel with Judy Carne, whom he dated shortly before the actress-comedienne found her best success on NBC's Laugh-In. Design by Laura Moretti. He loved people in general, everybody. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geoffrey_Deuel&oldid=1141326551, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "May the Wind Be Always at Your Back", Robert Benderson / Eric Stone / Sergeant John Abrams, Episode: "A Place to Run, a Heart to Hide In", Inspector Glenn Decker / Greg Bane / Peter Anthony, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 14:04. [1] He has been in several movie and television productions through the years, including Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974); The Mod Squad, Ironside, and The Name of the Game, in which he acted opposite his older brother, the late Pete Duel, who starred in Love on a Rooftop and Alias Smith and Jones.[2]. I grew up with Bonanza, Gunsmoke, etc. He was very good at it. But in 1967 the show was cancelled and Pete suddenly found himself unemployed. It wasn't lucrative enough for the studio.". There are no events at this time. I also sat by our only TV about ten minutes before Alias Smith and Jones started so my sisters or mother wouldnt be able to watch their programs. The one big difference between Pete & myself though is this. The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. Webgeoffrey deuel obituarydoes keegan allen have a child 26th February 2023 / in west warwick viewpoint / by / in west warwick viewpoint / by My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. Ellsworth S. Deuel A memorial service for Dr. Ellsworth S. Deuel, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2013, will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Road, Penfield In turn, the actors of Alias Smith and Jones have inspired the television generation of western fans, some of whom over the years have had the opportunity to share their appreciation in person with the show's stars. This was my favorite show at the age of 6 and 7 years. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. He would not use anything that would not dissolve and go back into the earth., Alias Smith and Jones was a great success. He looked around at the crowded coffee shop and smiled. Alcohol was probably a huge factor in his taking his life, and it sounded like he felt trapped in this acting job. Bearing little resemblance to the more traditional, dying-breed westerns of the day, Alias Smith and Jones took a fresh approach to the genre and, in the process, reinvented it. I recently saw the the TV network, INSP is now running ALIAS SMITH AND JONES in their lineup. In working off that premise, I looked at Peter, as we rehearsed our scene, and he was just so charming and naturally loquacious. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. My grandmother had a hotel on the border of Oregon and California on 101 on the coast .The hotel only had six rooms but when me and my sisters faught to watch tv I would have to find another TV to watch my favorite show if there was a vacancy my grandma would allow me to watch in a vacant room . I also feel the way you do, that nothing is worth killing yourself over. By the time I could get to it, it had stopped ringing. Birthday: January 17, 1943 How Old - Age: 80 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. I thought he must have been eight feet tall the way those boys talked about him. I still feel so badly for Petes family as I can understand what they went through. He did not spare himself in self-abuse.. He was one of the greatest guys, especially in this business. For all the difficulties associated with having to step into circumstances that were extremely tragic, looking back, Alias Smith and Jones was a time that I now consider almost too good to be true.". But that never happened because Universal wouldn't make the deal. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. His son was not doing well in his official studies so he said to Pete: Why dont you just quit wasting your time and my money, and go and study this professionally someplace?. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. [2], He attended Penfield High School, where he worked on the yearbook staff, campaigned for student government, and was a member of the National Thespians Society. The film also starred Roger Davis and Pete Duel in dynamic roles that were not too distant from Hannibal Heyes, the same character they both eventually played on Alias Smith and Jones. I was diagnosed with major depression about 17 years ago and learned that alcohol is a depressant which of course only deepens depression. According to Marion Veal, who owns and operates the British-based website BenMurphyFans.com, Alias Smith and Jones was "a good-hearted show with clean-cut boys. He could Im sure have gone on to be a very successful serious actor, and it is one of the great tragedys that he ended his own life. His father was a local doctor, his mother a nurse. But network TV was not yet ready for something as innovative as The Young Country, which, even then, was too contemporary in its presentation. Pete stayed in the front room. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? Alias Smith and Jones did not long survive the death of Pete Duel. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 Demetria Fulton; preview of Deuels role on Barnaby Jones in the episode titled The Last Contract (12/31/1974). WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. And so it proved. Throughout his school years, he was the recipient of awards, including the Good Citizenship Award, and served on a number of school positions. The cameras rolled. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Ray then said she heard a gunshot from another room and discovered Duel's body. Died: August 31, 2016 (aged 30) Born: March 9, 1986 . Retrieved December 15, 2019. Malad City, ID. Harold Frizzell drove Pete home and came in to watch the show. He was 99 years old. For such individuals, he says, Smith and Jones "was a show that the whole family would watch together. According to Davis, "ABC wanted a more traditional Western starring Clint Walker," which eventually materialized one year later as Yuma, an Aaron Spelling production that also did not make it to series. "I saw a lot of humor in that show, which I thought was a precursor to Alias Smith and Jones.". "Doing the show was a very special time in my life," Davis says, "and it was and remains special for those who watched it when it first aired, and for those who still enjoy watching it today. Either or can get you into a lot of trouble and there is treatment and counseling but only if one wants it. The angle of the bullet clearly showed he had held the gun to his temple and fired., Dianne told Sergeant Estrada and his colleagues that after Harold Frizzell had left, Pete drank heavily. Alias Smith and Jones was my favorite show growing up. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Acting was not enough in itself. For unknown to the world, Pete was an alcoholic. He would rather have gone on doing meaty guest roles in other peoples series not to be the star of his own. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). Alias Smith and Jones is available on DVD. All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. He liked the horses, scenery, trains, and the characters struggle that things did not always go their way. We are lucky that we are not that type of people. But it was followed by another year-long run in a comedy show, Love on a Rooftop, with Judy Carne, the Laugh-In star. My grandma before she passed away always talked about how I would always say grandma I want to watch Smith and Jones , it was such a joy until that day when Pete was gone and I lost interest because it wasnt the same and it never ever could be . There is no photo or video of Geoffrey Deuel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. He says she is a pleasant, friendly girl working as assistant manageress in a coffee shop. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on 17 January 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. WebPeter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) The characters based loosely on the Paul Newman-Robert Redford team in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were affable, friendly guys who laughed and joked, and did not like killing. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geoffrey Deuel (Malad City, Idaho), who passed away at the age of 30, on August 31, 2016. The young couple would soon be on a flight bound for Denver, where they had planned to continue their holiday, skiing. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. He never went Hollywood, Charles Parker, a leading West Coast television writer, told me. Around 1970, he changed the spelling of his last name from Deuel to Duel.[7]. When a major Hollywood company signs up anyone on a long-term contract, it is a business investment. 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