He was the third of four children and he had three siblings: two older sisters, Kathleen (1912-2005) and Bernadeen (1914-2002) and one younger brother, Glenford "Glen" (1918-2003). You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [4] He was the third of four children and he had three siblings: two older sisters, Kathleen (1912-2005) and Bernadeen (1914-2002) and one younger brother, Glenford Glen (1918-2003). Author and journalist Lawrence P. Gooley, who wrote a wonderful profile of Hal Smith that explores much of his early life in an unprecedented way, points out, Despite the fact that he had been in show business all his life and performed nearly nonstop since leaving high school, Hals next quarter-century of life alone would have constituted an excellent career for any actor. Hal Smith 1916 - 1994. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This wonderful, extensive biography of Hal Smith by Lawrence P. Gooley is outstanding. He then voiced the two characters in Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore in 1983, as well as Disney Channel's television series Welcome to Pooh Corner. You know that an actor has made a special connection with the audience when, even though he or she wasnt a series regular, theyre completely associated with the show and you cant think of it without thinking of them. It was without a doubt one of the greatest days of his life. Please reset your password. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions. PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation) became known for creating low-budget B movies, but they helped give Hal his start. ). The big change came as he was working on a Glendale, California radio station when a friend named Tom Harmon asked him to be the announcer on his TV show, Here Comes Harmon. Children. After the carnival, Hal joined the traveling troupe for a Toronto performance before heading off to stops that included London, Moscow, and Hawaii. Early life. The more I worked the broker I got.. He never really liked that. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was also regularly featured on WEBR with well-known Buffalo singer Joan Hutton, on a pair of shows titled Music is My Hobby and Linger Awhile.. We approached him and got his dads consent to work with us. Thank you for the many hours of hard work you put in to make it a success. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [1][2], After the war, he traveled to Hollywood and appeared on many television series such as I Married Joan, Fury, The People's Choice, The Texan, Rescue 8, Dennis the Menace, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, The Donna Reed Show, National Velvet and The Red Skelton Show.[5]. In December of that year, he was one of three regional radio personalities chosen to provide entertainment at the fabulous Stanwix Hall in Rome, New York, which billed him as Radios Man of a Thousand Voices., Next:Hal Smith, Part 3. Jay Smith wanted his son to attend Clarkson University, but after graduation, Hal moved to Utica, where he embarked on paths during the next seven years that would deeply impact his future. He played recurring roles on the TV series "I Married Joan" (as Charlie Henderson), "Jefferson Drum" (as Hickey), "Green Acres" (as Horace Colby), "The Rounders" (as Orville), "The Lucy Show" (as Mr. Weber) and "Judd for the Defense" (as Dr. Corelli). [4] After graduation from high school, Smith worked from 1936 to 1943 as a DJ and voice talent for WIBX Radio in Utica, New York. Writer Lawrence P. Gooley wrote this biography, in the Adirondack Almanack, about one of the finest and busy character actors and voice-over performers (cartoons to commercials) who was active in film, television and records for over 40 years. By mid-1939 he was the program director at WIBX, but still played countless gigs with the band, hosted fundraisers as a much-sought-after master of ceremonies, organized and directed entertainment for important events, and continued expanding his repertoire of voices and impersonations that delighted crowds everywhere. Menu. Hal Smith worked on more than 300 movies and also appeared in television productions. During all the moving from state to state, the Smiths made at least one trip home per year to St. Regis Falls and nearby villages to visit with friends and family. Ironically, he never touched alcohol throughout his life. He was previously married to Vivian M. Angstadt. Search above to list available cemeteries. Late in the year, he was stationed at Gulfport Field in Mississippi, but did end up going overseas. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. That concept was epitomized by a North Country man who attained great fame in Hollywood, but to his great credit never forgot the home folks and to their credit, the home folks never forgot him. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Hal Smith (1866)? In 1960 he appeared in a number of episodes of the sitcom The Ruggles as Mr. Melcher, 10 episodes of I Married Joan as Charlie Henderson, six episodes of the Western Jefferson Drum as Hickey, the 1962 drama series Saints and Sinners as Arnie Melk and 1965s Valentines Day as Louie Calberry. [8][9][10] He is interred in the mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica. His antics with Barney (Don Knotts), Andy Griffith or even Aunt Bea (Frances Bavier) were hysterical! There was definitely an upside to his recognition, as Lawrence chronicled in his profile piece. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. In the future, he filmed advertisements for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), opening the spots briefly as an inebriated Otis before looking soberly into the camera and cautioning viewers against the dangers of drinking and driving. Family members linked to this person will appear here. It was such a thrill for me to be in Massena and have such a great honor bestowed upon me. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In September of that year, he traveled from Santa Monica to visit folks back in Massena after first picking up his parents in Old Forge, where they had moved after Jay retired from Alcoa in 1946. Please try again later. aluminum from the local plant; a visit to the hospital, where he entertained patients; an autograph session at a vacant store transformed by area merchants into a replica of the Mayberry jail; all-day limousine service; band music at several venues; the theater playing movies that Hal appeared in, and autographs for each attendee; a reunion with old schoolmates; induction as a member of the St. Regis Indians; and at the Highland Hotel that night, Hal appeared in the floor show. His very presence in the jail and his ready access to the keys reminded viewers of Mayberrys essential benevolence. Just like Barney having the one bullet that he wasnt supposed to actually use, and Aunt Bee showing up at lunchtime with a picnic basket full of food. Add to your scrapbook. There were solo performances, duets with his sister Bernadeen, appearances in a quartet, and shows with the school choir, in which Hal was one of two tenors. The event coincided with a world tour touting the musical,Show Boat. He made a strong impression (pardon the pun) on the stations producer and program director, and two months later, Hal began appearing regularly on WIBX. She mentioned that Otis was from Massena, and that started me digging, which culminated in this five-part review of his remarkable life. As a senior, his high-school summary described Hal as a well-rounded and talented student: basketball, bowling, football, handball, softball, tennis, and volleyball for two years each; handball manager for two years; operetta and boys glee club for three years each; band and male quartet for two years each; and school news for one year. Radio station WIBX in Utica, a sponsor of the event, auditioned regional amateur artists, the best of whom would appear during a live broadcast. A COUNTRY HIGH. Additionally, he provided the voice of Owl in the three original Winnie the Pooh featurettes (Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too) and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in 1977. There was a problem getting your location. When Terry Jay Smith was born on 7 July 1950, in Los Angeles, California, United States, his father, Harold John Smith, was 33 and his mother, Harriett Louise. (A nod goes to Tracy Negus Robertson, whom Jill and I met when we were guests at TAUNY in Canton in early December. I dont know if they think Im an actor or a drunk. His father, Jay, born in Michigan, was a millwright who maintained and repaired equipment at a variety of locations. But Otis also served a more specific purpose. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is the latest member of the royal family to make international news when he and American actress, Meghan Markle, married on May 19, 2018. The following year, Jay found work about 20 miles northwest, at Alcoa Aluminum in Massena, where the Smiths settled into a home at 12 Brighton Street and became part of the community. He is remembered as an American actor and the voice for animated characters in a career spanning over 40 years. We had one of the first loudspeaker systems of any band in the North Country, and he took to that quite naturally. Morrisons bands were sometimes not only quite large, but very good, he said, for many members came from the famous Crane School of Music in Potsdam. People would come and stand outside to hear the music; they wouldnt come in and pay the price. Failed to delete memorial. Failed to remove flower. In his private life, he was married to Louise C. Smith from 1936 until her death in 1992, and they had one child, Terry. By this time Hal was working nonstop, appearing on many television shows and winning small parts in movies, mostly for his comedic talents. 1977. Through the first half of 1936, he continued performing publicly with his high-school quartet, and took roles in plays until graduation time arrived in June. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Just three weeks past his 16th birthday, Hal sang a solo in scene two, and between acts he sang with Joe Calipari and his orchestra. While some sources say he appeared about 32 times, Hal himself said that Otis was in 46 or 48 episodes. Heres something I wrote inAndy & Don:Hal was more than a running gag. In 1988, Hal was honored in Nashville by TAGSRWC (just for kicks, stop reading here for a moment to try deciphering that unusual acronym). Each of the Smith children performed one or more roles in most of the local stage productions. After all, bothI Love LucyandThe Andy Griffith Showare considered landmark series and often appear in top-ten lists of the all-time best comedy shows. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In the end, I think Otis was a strong enough character to become something of an archetype, like Floyd the bumbling barber and Gomer the oafish mechanic., Enthused Hal later in life, It was a great role. In an interview decades later, Hal recalled that the four siblings appeared in the amateur shows at Cohens Theater, earning five dollars a week. As fans are well aware, Otis had an arrangement with Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith): when he got too drunk and was stumbling through the streets of Mayberry, he would bring himself to the courthouse and lock himself in a cell to sleep it off. Glen and Hal often sang and played roles in different acts of each play. Known widely as genial Hal of WIBX, he also regularly led community singing at concerts in Uticas Roscoe Conkling Park, at times guiding up to 5,000 citizens as they swayed and sang to the music. He was also employed at Long Lake West (now Sabattis), located four miles farther southwest. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My Blog. Among the new characters he introduced on the radio was Professor Kwizz, who conducted Kreckt Kwizz. He also took Professor Kwizz on the road to places like Schines Rialto Theater in Little Falls, offering prizes of cash and gifts for those who answered questions correctly. We have set your language to June, 1915. Actor. Actor. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. For a man who earned a wonderful living with his voice, he was left nearly speechless when several dignitaries and old friends spoke his praises early in the day. But the Smith were interested in here was known widely as Hal, who became one of the most famous Massena residents in the towns history. Please scroll down for much more on Hal Smith. The girls, older than their brothers, took part in school plays, and by 1929, all four Smith children were playing roles in school presentations and in shows hosted by local organizations like the Maccabees, the PTA, and different churches. . His latest efforts were well received, filling the new FEAF outdoor theater to capacity. Harold John "Hal" Smith (August 24, 1916 - January 28, 1994) was an American actor and voice actor who is best known for his role as Otis Campbell, the town drunk on CBS' The Andy Griffith Show. Among those who made the cut were Hal, selected for his marvelous impersonation skills, creating voices and characters of his own, and mimicking local and national celebrities. Thanks, Tracy! Here, Terry. From 1959 till 1975, he provided the voices for Goliath, Davey's dad and many other characters in Davey and Goliath. The next and very important phase of Hals life is misrepresented in many online referencesfor instance, the year of his marriage is consistently wrong (even in many family trees on Ancestry.com), and most of the details of what he actually did are absent. Don Pitts, his longtime agent, said that Smith died at his home in Santa Monica, California, while he was listening to a nightly drama hour on radio. Terry Jay Smith 1950 - 1998. I loved every minute of it.. He had just completed a week-long stint at Butler Universitys Hilton Brown Theater in Indianapolis, where he played the ships captain, Andy Hawkes, in a traveling production ofShow Boat. "My son Terry was with me. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. A stint in the Special Services branch of the Air Force during World War II saw him providing entertainment to G.I.s across the Pacific. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Jay was known among his coworkers as very funny, entertaining, and a great story teller, traits that he may well have passed on to his children, who seemed to love an audience. Next:Hal Smith, Part 4. Hal Smith's date of birth was August 24, 1916, and he passed away on January 28, 1994. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions, and was best known for his role as Otis Campbell, the town drunk on CBS's The Andy Griffith Show and for voicing Owl in the first four original Winnie the Pooh shorts (the first three of which were combined into the feature film The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) and later The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Smith's best-remembered on-screen character was Otis Campbell, the town drunk on The Andy Griffith Show, during most of the series' run from 1960 to 1967. Family (1) COPYRIGHT 2020 By TheLifeandTimesofHollywood.com, The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, Stories From The Life and Times of Hollywood. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. From 1936 to 1943, he was known as an "impersonator, vocalist, musician" during his dis jockey days at the radio station WIBX in Utica, New York. Harold John Smith was born on August 24, 1916, in Petoskey, Michigan, though most of his early life was actually spent living in Massena, New York. And as always, there were regular return visits home to visit the folks back in Massena. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. English With a lifetime love of research, writing, and history, he has authored 22 books and more than 200 articles on the regions past, and in 2009 organized the North Country Authors in the Plattsburgh area. Terry graduated from Sapulpa High. ut. He always had everyone in good humor. In December 1935, Smith scored another important radio gig, appearing again on CFLC in Prescott to perform Hungarian music with friends Buck Murphy on piano, Steve Dudash on violin, and Hal singing. 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We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Weve updated the security on the site. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Lawrence Gooley, of Clinton County, is an award-winning author who has hiked, bushwhacked, climbed, bicycled, explored, and canoed in the Adirondack Mountains for 45 years. As was true throughout his life, there was no slowing Hal down. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was one of two tenors in the school choir. He portrayed King Theseus of Rhodes in The Three Stooges Meet Hercules (1965) and later provided various voices for the cartoon series The New 3 Stooges. The accompanying program literature said he had been in show business for 43 years, and described him as a pioneer in the field of broadcasting, having been active in the media for 28 years.. 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