Was there really a Kid Curry and Hannibal Heyes?

Was there really a 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.

Why did they change actors in Alias Smith and Jones?

Duel’s death was later ruled a suicide. 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. The loss of Duel proved too great for the series to be sustained and the series was cancelled in 1973.

Did Alias Smith and Jones get 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.

Who narrated Alias Smith Jones?

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

Was there a real Kid Curry?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Harvey Alexander Logan (1867 – June 17, 1904), also known as Kid Curry, was an American outlaw and gunman who rode with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’s infamous Wild Bunch gang during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

What happened to Smith of Smith and Jones?

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.

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 was Kid Curry born?

Richland Township, IA
Harvey Logan/Place of birth

Where is the Sundance Kid buried?

William Henry “Sundance Kid” Long

Birth	2 Feb 1860 Orion, Henry County, Illinois, USA
Death	27 Nov 1936 (aged 76) Duchesne County, Utah, USA
Burial	Duchesne City Cemetery Duchesne, Duchesne County, Utah, USA
Plot	B9, L, 2, S7
Memorial ID	10717210 · View Source

Was Mel Smith married?

Pam Smithm. 1991–2013
Mel Smith/Spouse

Is the comedian Mel Smith Dead?

Deceased (1952–2013)
Mel Smith/Living or Deceased

What happened to Ben Murphy?

Murphy married writer/director Jeanne C. Davis in 1978; they divorced in 1981. He resides in southern California and travels on the USTA singles and doubles circuit.

What was the deal with Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry?

The show initially starred Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes and Ben Murphy as Jedediah “Kid” Curry, outlaw cousins who are trying to reform. The governor offers them a clemency deal on two conditions: that they keep the agreement a secret, and that they will remain wanted fugitives until the governor decides that they should receive a formal amnesty.

What happened to Hannibal on Alias Smith and Jones?

My friend Pete Duel — Hannibal Hayes in the BBC series Alias Smith and Jones — died under his Christmas tree yesterday, a bullet in his head. The tragedy happened in Pete’s Hollywood home… and I’ll always wonder if I could have saved him. Because as he died, I slept in my home just twenty yards away.

What do Curry and Heyes do in the letter from heaven?

Heyes and Curry are hired by a man to track down his runaway wife — whom it appears has taken up with another man — and deliver a letter imploring her to return home to him. With some difficulty, they manage that task only to become involved in a murder investigation, in which a book by Mark Twain plays a huge part.

Who was the best of the Heyes/Smith/Curry duo?

Heyes/Smith was considered the brains of the duo and an excellent poker player. Curry/Jones was the master gun hand and the brawn. Usually, Heyes figured out ways to make money and save the twosome from precarious situations.