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<\/p>\nRoger Smith, the actor known for his role as the suave detective Jeff Spencer on the TV show \u201c77 Sunset Strip,\u201d has died. He was 84. Jack Gilardi, an agent for Smith\u2019s widow, Ann-Margret, confirmed the news to the Associated Press, saying the actor died at a Los Angeles hospital Sunday after a long battle with a terminal illness. The exact cause of death was not released. Born in California in 1932, Smith began his acting career in the 1950s. He had grown up taking singing and dance classes, as well as starring in school theater productions. In the \u201850s, Smith was spotted by actor James Cagney who reportedly encouraged Smith to try his hand at a career in Hollywood. The actor appeared in a handful of films, such as \u201cNo Time to Be Young\u201d (1957), \u201cOperation Mad Ball\u201d (1957) and Auntie Mame in (1958). He also worked with Cagney in two films: \u201cMan of a Thousand Faces\u201d (1957) and \u201cNever Steal Anything Small\u201d (1959).<\/p>\n
During the early years of his fame, Smith married Australian actress Victoria Shaw, in 1956. The pair had three children together but divorced in 1965. Eventually, he earned his star-making role on \u201c77 Sunset Strip,\u201d which aired on ABC from 1958 to 1964. The Hollywood Reporter wrote, the show \u201ccaptured the cultural zeitgeist (mood) of the era during its six-season run. Smith had to leave the show in 1963 after he fell at home and lost consciousness. He was hospitalized after the incident and diagnosed with a blood clot on his brain.<\/p>\n
Smith returned to acting once he recovered but in 1965, he was diagnosed with the nerve disease myasthenia gravis. After his diagnosis, Smith appeared as the title character in NBC\u2019s comedy-drama \u201cMister Roberts.\u201d He only appeared in two more films after that series ended in 1966. Around that time, Smith began dating actress Ann-Margret. The two married in 1967 and were together until his death. Once Smith quit acting, he stepped in as Ann-Margret\u2019s manager, producing many of her stage shows and TV specials, including, \u201cAnn-Margret: From Hollywood with Love\u201d (1969), \u201cAnn-Margret: When You\u2019re Smiling\u201d (1973) and \u201cAnn-Margret \u2026 Rhinestone Cowgirl\u201d (1977). \u201cNow in Roger I\u2019ve found all the men I need rolled into one: a father, a friend, a lover, a manager, a businessman,\u201d Ann-Margret told writer Rex Reed in 1972. \u201cIt\u2019s perfect for me. I couldn\u2019t exist without a strong man.\u201d<\/p>\n
Roger Smith Is Another Great Actor We Have Lost From The \u201cCool TV\u201d Era Of The Fifties And Sixties. <\/b><\/p>\nSusan Z\u2019s Conclusion:<\/h2>\n
Roger Smith in Hollywood now, would be what they call a B List Actor. Never really getting strong lead roles except for the \u201c77 Sunset Strip\u201d series. Who knows where his career might have gone if he had not gotten ill. I am sure he never regretted becoming his wife\u2019s manager and making her star shine brighter! They were devoted to each other.<\/p>\n
Ace of Cups: <\/b>
\nThis card is gaining one\u2019s heart\u2019s desire. I believe this card shows that he was happy being married to Ann-Margret and working as her star maker.<\/p>\n
Six of Cups: <\/b>
\nThis card is forgiveness and past nostalgia. This may represent Smith\u2019s attitude about Hollywood and its star making machine where his wife\u2019s career was concerned as she also had a serious accident which almost took her life and struggled to make a comeback.<\/p>\n
Queen of Swords: <\/b>
\nThis is a strong woman with straight answers and sometimes carrying hurt from the past. I feel this card represents his wife Ann-Margret who I believe was the strength in this relationship. I am sure it was not easy watching the one you love deal with a debilitating disease.<\/p>\n
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Roger Smith, Husband of Ann-Margaret and Star of \u201877 Sunset Strip\u2019 Dead At 84 Roger Smith, the actor known for his role as the suave detective Jeff Spencer on the TV show \u201c77 Sunset Strip,\u201d has died. He was 84. Jack Gilardi, an agent for Smith\u2019s widow, Ann-Margret, confirmed the news to the Associated Press,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6545,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1214,1215,1216],"class_list":{"0":"post-6547","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celeb-news","8":"tag-77-sunset-strip","9":"tag-ann-margaret","10":"tag-roger-smith"},"yoast_head":"\n