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Linda Evans and Peppard in TV's Banacek (1974) . George Peppard (/ p ə ˈ p ɑːr d /; October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994) was an American actor.He secured a major role as struggling writer Paul Varjak when he starred alongside Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and later portrayed a character based on Howard Hughes in The Carpetbaggers (1964).
Ashley is thrice married and divorced. Her first and second husbands were actors James Farentino and George Peppard. [10] The latter was her leading man in her first movie, The Carpetbaggers (1964). The couple had a son, Christian. [11] Her divorce from Peppard is rumored to have caused the cancellation of his television series Banacek.
However, Culea soon started to realize that her character had very little to do. Reportedly, star George Peppard did not like a female lead being part of the show, and made his feelings clear. Culea asked for her character to be involved in the team's fights, suggesting that Amy try to help, but she gets in the way – adding some comic relief.
However, before the third season could start, Peppard quit the show to prevent his ex-wife Elizabeth Ashley from receiving a larger percentage of his earnings as part of their divorce settlement. [13] The complication ended any chance of reviving Banacek during Peppard's lifetime. A&E continued rebroadcasts of Banacek in syndication.
Throughout the 1970s, Evans continued to appear on television largely in guest roles. She appeared in a slew of detective shows such as The Rockford Files with James Garner, Mannix, Harry O with David Janssen, Banacek with George Peppard, McCloud with Dennis Weaver, and McMillan & Wife with Rock Hudson.
The other characters were quite well written and I felt it had possibilities. Knowing that Peppard was set made me feel that I could make a decent film out of it." [1] Elizabeth Ashley had started a romantic relationship with George Peppard on The Carpetbaggers and was offered the female lead. She wrote in her memoirs, "I could tell from the ...
The country legend made a powerful statement, according to his wife, Nancy Sepulvado.
Sherry Lynn Boucher (also known as Sherry Boucher Peppard or Sherry Boucher-Lytle; born July 25, 1945) [1] is a former American actress. She currently works as a realtor. She currently works as a realtor.