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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 9:27:03 GMT -5
Lewis Arquette, 65, Actor in Family of Performers
Published: February 14, 2001
(The New York Times)
Lewis Arquette, who had a recurring role as J. D. Pickett on ''The Waltons'' and was a member of the third generation of a Hollywood family of actors, died on Saturday of congestive heart failure. He was 65.
He was the son of Cliff (Charley Weaver) Arquette, a staple on Jack Parr's ''Tonight Show'' and ''Hollywood Squares,'' and was himself the father of a generation of actors: Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, Alexis and David Arquette. His grandparents were the vaudeville team Arquette and Clark, also known as the Funny Hebrew and the Singing Soubrette. His children survive him, along with a brother, a sister and two grandchildren.
At various times, Mr. Arquette worked as an actor, a comic, a musician and even a puppeteer. ''I've always been a kind of quadruple-threat guy, doing anything I could do,'' he said in 1966.
After graduating from Hollywood High School, he went to New York to study at Lee Strasberg's Actors Studio. He returned to Los Angeles in the 1970's and appeared on television as a police
commissioner in ''Matlock,'' as a customs agent in ''L.A. Law,'' as a priest in ''Beverly Hills 90210'' and as the appliance merchant Leapin' Larry on ''Seinfeld.''
His movie credits include ''Johnny Got His Gun,'' ''The China Syndrome,'' ''Tango and Cash,'' ''Little Nicky'' and ''Best in Show.''
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Lewis Michael Arquette was an American film actor, writer and producer. Arquette was known for playing "J.D. Pickett" on the TV series, The Waltons, where he worked from 1978–1981.
Born: December 14, 1935, Chicago, IL
Died: February 10, 2001, Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Brenda Denaut (m. 1963–1997)
Children: Patricia Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, David Arquette, Alexis Arquette, Richmond Arquette
Parents: Mildred Nesbitt, Cliff Arquette
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Post by nedandres on Aug 2, 2014 20:44:46 GMT -5
Mr. Arquette was definitely from a family of actors who continue to work to this day. I received a nice letter and picture from Mr. Arquette during the original run of "The Waltons" which I treasure to this day. I started writing to the cast when I was in 5th grade, and I continue writing occasionally to the ones that I can find addresses for. I will be 50 next year, which is hard to believe!!!!!
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Post by Uncle Coaster on Aug 5, 2014 10:10:34 GMT -5
I always thought Lewis Arquette was brilliant as J.D. Pickett. Made me dislike the character just enough to enjoy him getting his comeuppance but never enough to make me want to hate him. Very funny in the role.
I know he had a long and successful career, but to me he will always be either J.D. Pickett or Sam The Butcher from A Very Brady Christmas.
Also...every time I read something about him I am shocked to learn that Charley Weaver was his father. Then I remember reading it before and having been previously surprised. It's a never ending cycle.
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Post by JeriJet on Aug 5, 2014 15:59:26 GMT -5
I always thought Lewis Arquette was brilliant as J.D. Pickett. Made me dislike the character just enough to enjoy him getting his comeuppance but never enough to make me want to hate him. Very funny in the role. I know he had a long and successful career, but to me he will always be either J.D. Pickett or Sam The Butcher from A Very Brady Christmas. Also...every time I read something about him I am shocked to learn that Charley Weaver was his father. Then I remember reading it before and having been previously surprised. It's a never ending cycle. Oooh..... it's great to have someone mention Charley Weaver!! ...
"Got a letter from Mama... things are fine in Mount Idy, she goes on...."
And, BTW, every time I note that "Uncle Coaster" has chimed in, I think of every wooden roller coaster I've ever been on -- Coney Island, Rye Playland, Lake Compounce, Santa Cruz....
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Post by Uncle Coaster on Aug 6, 2014 9:15:18 GMT -5
And, BTW, every time I note that "Uncle Coaster" has chimed in, I think of every wooden roller coaster I've ever been on -- Coney Island, Rye Playland, Lake Compounce, Santa Cruz.... I've been to three of those four, only missing out on Rye Playland so far. I feel like I've missed out on their Derby Racer even more than their coaster. Unfortunately, my one and only trip to Coney was long after most of their coasters were gone and only the Cyclone remained. |
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Post by JeriJet on Aug 6, 2014 9:51:16 GMT -5
And, BTW, every time I note that "Uncle Coaster" has chimed in, I think of every wooden roller coaster I've ever been on -- Coney Island, Rye Playland, Lake Compounce, Santa Cruz.... I've been to three of those four, only missing out on Rye Playland so far. I feel like I've missed out on their Derby Racer even more than their coaster. Unfortunately, my one and only trip to Coney was long after most of their coasters were gone and only the Cyclone remained. You're not missing much at Playland.... but, yeah, the Derby Racer is fun/unique....a very small amusement park by today's standards (wonderful for little kids), but it's quite close to me, so I've been there many times.... For the last five years or so they've been going through "political" issues -- who should run it? Should it remain owned by the county, etc.... Still, it's our "very own." 
I haven't been to Coney since the 70's.... whenever I had an out-of-town visitor while I lived in Manhattan, they always wanted to see Coney Island and mostly The Cyclone !! -- glad it was saved when in threat of being torn down a few years ago.... and, as an old amusement park, Coney Island is too significant in our history to ever "disappear".... but locals worry about all the condo construction going on....
Lake Compounce -- I only did once, in the late 90's with my husband -- when we learned it was the longest-continually-running amusement park in the U.S., and not that far from us.... A nice park and well worth the 90 mins. drive.
Santa Cruz was GREAT ! -- when on a Lancôme sales trip to San Francisco circa 1983, I tacked on vacation days to visit a relative in Palo Alto, and it was one of the side trips we took.... he's a coaster-buff, too.... as well as a railroad-buff.... he has contributed to my list of interests dramatically !!
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