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In an interview decades later, Hal recalled that the four siblings appeared in the amateur shows at Cohens Theater, earning five dollars a week. 0 cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Terry was born in Bristow, Oklahoma to Chrystal Spears. It was Hals feeling that he played Otis as a town drunk with dignity. 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. Smith moved to Coinjock, North Carolina, near the Atlantic coast, but returned to upstate New York in December of that year and married Emma. Elliot Smith is a Hal Leonard author. In his early 20s, he found work in the northern Adirondacks at St. Regis Falls, where he met and became enamored with Emma Ploof of Dickinson Center (modern-day home of Joyce Mitchell, an infamous key player in the 2015 escape from Clinton Prison). As such, he was responsible for planning and directing shows for the troops, tasks he had recently handled during several years of civilian life. Please try again later. He was also the voice of Cosgoode Creeps, Asa Shanks, the Farmer and Mr. Greenway, on Scooby-Doo, Where are You!. He died on January 28, 1994 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was not a teetotaler, as some websites indicate he was simply a very good actor. Beginning in the late 1950s with such shows as The Huckleberry Hound Show and Quick Draw McGraw, Smith became one of the most prolific voice actors in Hollywood, eventually working with most of the major studios and production companies, such as Hanna-Barbera, Walt Disney, Warner Bros., the Mirisch Corporation, and Sid and Marty Krofft, with voice roles on such series as The Flintstones in which he mostly did the voices of Texas millionaires such as Fred's rich uncle Tex, Pink Panther, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Yogi Bear and Looney Tunes. Flowers In their memory . He died on 11 October 1998, at the age of 48, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. People today love the character and the show. 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.. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Drag images here or select from your computer for Terry Jay Smith memorial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. (A nod goes to Tracy Negus Robertson, whom Jill and I met when we were guests at TAUNY in Canton in early December. Try again later. After a stay at Lake Placid while touring the Adirondacks, they returned to work at WIBX. By coincidence, Harold John Smith is the given name of another star from the early days of television Jay Silverheels, an Ontario native who played Tonto inThe Lone Rangerseries. As Hal explained about the TV work, They would call me up each week to do the show for nothing. nr Granger Smith Drake White. 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. 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. The Mrs. doesnt allow Otis around the house when hes sozzled, so the jail became his second home. At other times, he and Glen appeared as a duo, comically billing themselves as the Smith BrothersCough & Drop, and sometimes as the Smith BrothersTrade & Mark. (In private life he had become an avid flyer, so the army air force seemed an apt choice.). I picture them running out to Cahuenga Boulevard every few hours to feed the meter. Failed to report flower. While still voicing parts in many famous cartoons that he had begun doing in the 1960s, there were many new roles in series and specials during the 70s, 80s, and into the 90s. 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. In a 1982 interview with Hubert Matson of theMassena Observer, Morrison recalled those performances. In early 1937, the band he formed was advertised as Hal Smith and His Swingsters, which played at venues ranging from civic events to classy dinner clubs. Thanks, Tracy! He never really liked that. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. The more I worked the broker I got.. She mentioned that Otis was from Massena, and that started me digging, which culminated in this five-part review of his remarkable life. On one very busy night, Hal sang with the chorus, joined a friend in a duet, and did a solo as well. He saw you drinking and he wanted to do it, because of you., Hal defended himself. Daniel de Vise, author of Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, offers, To me, Hal Smith was one of the first in a parade of veteran television and film actors who were invited to come by the Desilu lot and try out for one of the lovable-kook characters that Sheldon Leonard had envisioned surrounding Andy on the show. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Couple Charged With Keeping Austic Son, 6, Locked Naked In Cage 19 March 2013 | HollywoodLife; Diversity want to set up dance academies There was a problem getting your location. People would come and stand outside to hear the music; they wouldnt come in and pay the price. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remember Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. They used to call him Little Otis at Brentwood Academy. And, like other offbeat roles, playing a drunk causes a slight problem for Hal. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Try again later. However, what brings a smile to everyones face was Smiths turn as Otis Campbell, the affable town drunk of Mayberry. Smith also voiced the Disney cartoon character Goofy after Pinto Colvig died in 1967. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And then theres Hal Smith, who brought Otis Campbell (aka Otis the Drunk) to life on The Andy Griffith Show, but he was only in 32 out of 249 episodes of that show. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Its got some nice articles in here and I wanted to read just a little bit out of one of them. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Mausoleum, main entrance level, Eternal Light Corridor, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10308474/terry-jay-smith. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was humble, he was gracious, he was entertaining. Besides playing Disneys Goofy for 25 years, he was onGarfield,Casper,Popeye,RichieRich,TheSmurfs, and spent 17 years working onWinnie the Pooh, portraying Owl and often covering Winnie as well. But when the chemistry worked, as it did with Barney and Otis and Floyd, Sheldon or [producer] Aaron Ruben would sweep in and tell the actor that the part might just work out. He was also employed at Long Lake West (now Sabattis), located four miles farther southwest. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Hal Smith (1866)? Try again. Smith was also very active working in television commercials as various characters. 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. All three died within six years of each other and buried together. His voice was used in the 1977 animated movie "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Being an avid flyer, Smith enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 and was stationed in the Philippines with the Army's Special Services Division. We have set your language to Prince also wrote, Smith recalled how Calipari and his band would play at the old Hilltop Pavilion just out of Norwood. [8], After his wife died in 1992, Smith's own health began to deteriorate rapidly. He pointed out that Otis had never been filmed drinking out of a bottle of alcohol. 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. In the television movie, Otis is the town's ice cream truck driver and is reported to have been "sober for years. Smith later used his Otis Campbell character in commercial spots for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization, and he appeared as Otis in Alan Jackson's music video "Don't Rock the Juke Box.. The Otis character stopped appearing in the sitcom towards the end of the series because of sponsor concerns regarding the comic portrayal of excessive drinking. 1940 United States Federal Census. And as always, there were regular return visits home to visit the folks back in Massena. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Terry was born in Bristow, Oklahoma to Chrystal Spears. There was a popular song, The Prisoners Song, and when we began to play it, Hal would come out dressed as a prisoner and break everyone up. He was an actor, known for The Many . 2009 . He also joined in more than a half-dozen cast reunions since the show went off the air. Death. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Born in Michigan, he graduated from Massena High School in 1936. There daughters Kathleen (1912) and Bernadeen (1914) were born. In later years, he used the character "Otis Campbell" in Mothers Against Drunk Driving ads. Hal Smith was born on August 24, 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA. The depth of his talent was considerable for his age: six months before his 21st birthday, he was advertised as "Hal Smith, the Jovial Master of Ceremonies and the Swingsters Rhythmic Organization That Make Dancing a Pleasure." Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I never had been seen drinking on camera. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions. In 1931, Kathleen and Bernadeen danced and presented vaudeville acts as the Smith Sisters, while Hal and Glen sang with friends Robert Houmiel and Earl Dutton as a quartet, the Cement Mixers. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. It was such a thrill for me to be in Massena and have such a great honor bestowed upon me. In April of the same year, the PTA sponsored a circus act as a stage production, with dozens of cast members led by Hal Smith as ringmaster. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He provided on-screen promotion for 3 Musketeers, United Van Lines, Hickory Farms, Toyota, Green Giant, General Mills, Mattel, Kellogg's, Pizza Hut, Chicken of the Sea, Ivory soap, Doctor Ross Dog Food, Pioneer Chicken, Bell Telephone Company, Coca-Cola, Chef Boyardee and hundreds of other advertising sponsors. He was an actor and writer, known for The Great Race (1965), The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) and The Andy Griffith Show (1960). People laughed themselves into hysterics, and people cried., In the same newspaper, columnist Anthony Romeo closed with, Massena has a big heart and remembers the things it should remember. In a peek at the future,Ozzie and Harrietfeatured him twice as a drunken character. Several months later, as he did so often, Hal hosted Massenans who were out West as part of a vacation trip, offering them a brief look at Hollywood from the inside. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Each of the Smith children performed one or more roles in most of the local stage productions. They also offer editing/proofreading services, web design, and a range of PowerPoint presentations based on Gooleys books. He made at least one appearance in the TV series Perry Mason, the episode titled "The Case of the Treacherous Toupee", (season 4, episode 1), in 1960. Terry Lynn Smith, 64, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. At least ten of the chapters chose names related to Hals character. For millions of people, holidays are all about going home, returning to ones roots of family and friends. My Blog. I think it was a bit of a risky character because already in the 1960s Hollywood was starting to get a little sensitive about the idea of milking a persons alcoholism for humor. In 1991, Smith provided the voice of Philippe the Horse in the Disney film Beauty and the Beast before his death in 1994. Hal voiced Joe McGee in "The Old Man and the Sea Duck" episode of TaleSpin. In 1926, they moved back north to Dickinson Center, where they lived on the 200-acre family farm, which was then operated by Emmas brother, Arthur Ploof. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [4] He was the son of Jay D. Smith (1875-1969) and Emma Smith (nee Ploof) (1881-1977). Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? With each job, he gained not only experience but business connections that led to other opportunities. Dear Walter: Having seen your picture in the paper so much and after having met you, I feel that we are old friends. You can always change this later in your Account settings. His bookOlivers War: An Adirondack Rebel Battles the Rockefeller Fortunewon the Adirondack Literary Award for Best Book of Nonfiction in 2008. We learned to play for the show like the big bands did. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The Life Summary of Terry Jay. [1][2] While in Manila, he was made assistant manager of the enlisted men's club at the Far East Air Force (FEAF) headquarters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His own performing skills were utilized as well in a show titled Strictly from Hunger. Despite his death at age 77, it tells about an outstanding man, as well. His film . Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Strangers came up to me and asked me if I was sober. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. . Hal continued taking acting roles, but more and more was performing as a singer. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [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. Included in the festivities were a group breakfast, lunch, and dinner; a royal welcome that featured a crown made of (what else?) Another title,Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow, was a regional best-seller for four years running. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In each case, the actor was told it might be a one-off part, maybe lasting for only one or two episodes. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Shortly after, the family returned to live in the southern United States. Terry Lynn Smith, 64, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Hal later recalled that someone from the sponsor, General Foods, lobbied the studio to fire the character, but the showrunners insisted on keeping him and stood up to the sponsor. And thankfully they did. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. But his comedic skill was every bit as popular as his singing, if not more so, for it combined his marvelous tone with wonderful imitations that crowds of admirers, often numbering in the hundreds, enjoyed. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The Andy Griffith Showran from 1960 to 1968, with Otis Campbell appearing intermittently, and sometimes entire episodes focusing on his character. Next:Hal Smith, Part 4. Try again later. Terry Jay Smith family tree Parents Harold John Smith 1916 - 1994 Vivian Marie Angstadt 1915 - 1999 Terry graduated from Sapulpa High. But in the eyes of the public, his greatest claim to fame was portraying Otis Campbell. We did all the amateur shows they had in those days till they told us to stop coming. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On January 28, 1994, at the age of 77, Smith died from an apparent heart attack. Allan Newsome, host of the Two Chairs, No Waiting podcast devoted to all things Mayberry, did an episode devoted to Hal Smith, at one point explaining that Hal was not a drinker. Please scroll down for much more on Hal Smith. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In 1969, Smith had a cameo role as a drunk driver in the Adam-12 episode "Log 51: A Jumper Code Two". He had a small role as a restaurant manager in the 10/01/1960 Leave It to Beaver episode "Beaver Won't Eat". In 1945, after a six-month period in the South Pacific, Hal wore the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. terry smith son of hal smithclarendon college livestock judging. 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. In September, at the beginning of the next school year, Bernadeen and Kathleen directed, acted, and danced in a four-act play. The Dodgers took Game 2, 3-0, behind Hall of Fame spitballer Burleigh Grimes's seven-hit shutout and pulled ahead in the series via a 2-1 victory in Game 3, with Sherry Smith spinning a three. They had a son named Terry who lived 1950-1998. In early August 1938 they applied for a marriage license, and were wed in Utica on the thirteenth. Sorry! This account has been disabled. He became lead announcer for radio station KFI, which opened the door to other opportunities, and did a nationwide radio sports show each week with Heisman Trophy winner and NFL player Tom Harmon, who had helped get Hal into television. There was definitely an upside to his recognition, as Lawrence chronicled in his profile piece. Besides singing, he could play guitar, drums, and the piano, skills that were utilized in his earliest shows titled Hal Smith and Organ, and Hal Smith Sings. He also started to make Hollywood connections. 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. Hal Smith (Harold John Smith) was born on 24 August, 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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). In 1985, Hal voiced Norman Harper, a sick father of wife Jennifer Walters (voiced by D.J. Finally, one day a kid asked Terry, Is your dad Otis? This is how Utahs The Daily Herald viewed his early years in a 1970 profile: Smith has been involved in virtually all aspects of show business except the circus. In an Andy Griffith Fan Interview, published after he died, Smith said that Adventures in Odyssey was one of the most gratifying things he had done in his life. Harold John Smith[3] (August 24, 1916 January 28, 1994) was an American actor. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There were some regular gigs as well. terry smith son of hal smith1948 hillman minx for sale. Thanks, Tracy! In 1986, when the TV movieReturn to Mayberryaired, many of the regulars, including Hal, took part. A system error has occurred. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Glen and Hal often sang and played roles in different acts of each play. 2009 . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. But Otis also served a more specific purpose. He is credited in over 300 film and television productions. Thanks for your help! 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Thank you for the many hours of hard work you put in to make it a success. Smith also worked extensively as a voice actor in animated films and television series. More than once he made the comment, Its the best kind of drunk a man can be. 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. . Children. Deeply moved, he replied, All that I can say is thank you. The two voice actors sometimes rotated the voice of Winnie the Pooh. While perusing one of my books, she noticed a story about a character fromThe Andy Griffith Show, Arnold Winkler, who was played by a child actor from Plattsburgh. The money was low, but we managed. It aired on the Focus on the Family daily broadcast on November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving) of that year. The only time I ever drank anything was when they made me a sobering drink. Throughout the run of The Andy Griffith Show Smith was plagued with restaurant bartenders and fans offering him free alcoholic drinks and he always turned them down. 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. While still directing plays and shows, the Smith sisters enrolled in Potsdam Normal School in the fall of 1932. based on information from your browser. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The children Kathleen (15), Bernadeen (13), Hal (11), and Glen (9) were enrolled in the Massena school system, where they would, in time, join in many activities that played a part in Hals future. 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. According to his manager, Smith suffered a heart attack at his home and passed away while listening to a radio drama, the very type of show he worked on before breaking into television in the 1950s. Virtually every business and every family in town became involved in the planning, with such crowds expected that tickets and reservations for many events were in hot demand. There was a guy looking through some nuts and bolts and stuff, and he looked up at me and said, 'Oh, you're the guy from The Andy Griffith Show. Try again later. 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. Terry Smith, Make Up Department: The Last Starfighter. Almost a teetotaler. Actor. Its written by John Mashad III. Here, Terry. Verify and try again. From 1964 to 1966, he was the voice of Yappee in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon shorts Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey. In 1981, he reprised his role as Owl and voiced Winnie-the-Pooh in the short Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons, replacing Sterling Holloway, who had provided the voice of the character for many years. Along with numerous other voice roles, he appeared in shows likeThe Odd Couple,Little House on the Prairie,Fantasy Island,The Brady Bunch,Highway to Heaven,Sesame Street,Hollywood Squares, andThe Streets of San Francisco. The Gunds are one of the nation's wealthiest families. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The company also operates an online store to support the work of other regional folks. Long Way To Go by Alan Jackson. From 1960 to 1961, he was the voice of Elmer Fudd after Arthur Q. Bryan died. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. PRC (Producers Releasing Corporation) became known for creating low-budget B movies, but they helped give Hal his start. Henry Flatt and Undercover Dukes Part Two", Lion / Newscaster / Piccadilly Dilly, Narrator, Eddie / additional voices, Narrator / Narrator, Naughty Pine, Ronald Rugged / Mr. Bringling / additional voices, Goliath / John Hansen / Pastor Miller / Johnathan Reed / additional voices, Gunner, Engineer Taurus, Narrator, Professor Mace, Various others, Dr. Todd Goodheart / Belly Laguna / Dr. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Also in 1969, he appeared in the Petticoat Junction episode "The Great Race". Deeply moved, he replied, All that I can say is thank you. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Perhaps the village might take a cue from Jamestown, New York, and how they honor Lucille Ball (if youre a Lucy fan, you really should make the trip). Hal Smiths remark when it was concluded: I was never more exhausted or more happy in my whole life, this with tears trickling down his face., Hal thanked everyone repeatedly, and followed up with a letter to Town Supervisor Walter Bayer after returning to California. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He is remembered as an American actor and the voice for animated characters in a career spanning over 40 years. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She mentioned that Otis was from Massena, and that started me digging, which culminated in this five-part review of his remarkable life. June, 1915. Others were surprised to see me walking the street, said Hal in a 1991 interview. He is remembered as an American actor and the voice for animated characters in a career spanning over 40 years. He also did voices for the Hong Kong Phooey series.

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