Armstrong Circle Theatre

1961

Armstrong Circle Theatre was a major dramatic anthology series which ran from 1950 to 1963.  At first it featured original dramas by contemporary writers and later changed to documentary style dramas which dealt with many sensitive subjects. 

The title and subject matter of the episode Pete appeared in is unknown but it was his first network television appearance and was filmed in 1961 in New York.

Early 1960's

US Department of Defense Training Film.  A clip of this is included in the E! Mysteries and Scandals show.

18 December 1963
The Last Testament of Buddy Crown

A 60-minute drama which lasted for only one season.

Pete appears in the first scene only playing an un-named college student.

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1963
 
Service film

22 September 1964
Vendetta

This was the longest running WWII series on television running for 152 episodes and was about a frontline American infantry squad battling in Europe.

Pete's character, Szigeti, is a soldier who is shot during combat and dies soon after.

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November 1964
Gomer and the Dragon Lady

Gomer Pyle, USMC was a 30 minute comedy about a bumbling marine named Gomer Pyle.

Pete is billed as "1st Man" and has lines in only two scenes.

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20 November 1964
Appointment at Liege

Running from 1964 to 1967, the series was about the 918th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force stationed in Europe during the Second World War.

Pete's character, Lt Benning, is on his first mission and is deeply traumatised at the death of his friend and colleague during the mission.

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16 December 1964
Crazy Hips McNish

A 30-minute family-orientated sitcom starring Mickey Rooney, whose family run a resort hotel.

There is no further information on Pete's appearance. 

8 January 1965
Dance, Marine Dance

Gomer Pyle, USMC was a 30 minute comedy about a bumbling marine named Gomer Pyle.

Pete has a bit part only at a dance and is not even credited.

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26 January 1965
Fun and Games and Party Favors

Drama series starring David Janssen as Dr Richard Kimble who is wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, escapes custody and must stay ahead of the police to find the real killer

This was a larger and more significant role and Pete is in several scenes.

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7 May 1965
The Hero

Running from 1964 to 1967, the series was about the 918th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Eighth Air Force stationed in Europe during the Second World War.

Pete appears as Lt Ditchik in the scene before the opening credits only.  He is killed in this scene.

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September 1965 to April 1966

Pete's first recurring role in a series.

See separate Gidget page

10 October 1965
Slow March Up a Steep Hill

Crime drama with stories based on real FBI cases.  Ran from 1965 to 1974 with 239 episodes.

Pete plays Wayne Everett Powell, the son of a bank robber, who attempts to repeat his crimes.  It is only a fairly small role and Pete appears in the opening scenes wearing a mask for the bank robbery.

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March 1966

Theatrical movie filmed in The Phillipines in 1962 or 1963.