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I remember him (barely) from 77 Sunset Strip. He devoted most of his life to managing his wife's career. He suffered from myasthenia gravis for decades.
Roger Smith, who starred in the series “77 Sunset Strip” and was married to actress Ann-Margret, died Sunday in Sherman Oaks. He was 84.
The handsome leading man retired from acting after being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 1980. After that, he managed his wife’s career and produced several of her TV specials. The couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 8.
On “77 Sunset Strip,” Smith played detective Jeff Spencer, who partnered with Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as his partner. The show ran from 1958 to 1964, though Smith left in 1963. His Spencer character made appearances on other detective shows of the period including “Surfside 6” and “Hawaiian Eye.”
After “77 Sunset Strip” ended its run, Smith had the title role in the comedy series “Mr. Roberts,” adapted from the movie about a World War II Navy lieutenant.
He also appeared in movies including “Man of a Thousand Faces,” “No Time to Be Young” and “Auntie Mame.”
He is survived by his wife, and a daughter and two sons from his first marriage.
I was looking at clips of "77 Sunset Strip" and found this one that I thought was worth posting. Roger Smith isn't in it, but it's pretty cool. I thought that the hot blonde that Kookie is dancing with was June Wilkinson, but the comments mention that it's Asa Mayner, who was his real-life wife.
I did not know he died until this thread title caught my eye.
I remember him well. He was quite good-looking. I remember reading about how he took care of Ann when she had that horrific fall in the early-70's. Her jaw was wired shut and he liquefied prepared foods to feed through a straw because she wanted to taste real food. I don't believe I have ever, ever, heard of any scandal about this this couple.
This was before Connie Stevens got her nose bobbed. I so much preferred the before look.
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