George Maharis (September 1, 1928 – May 24, 2023) was an American actor, singer, and visual artist who portrayed Buz Murdock in the first three seasons of the TV series Route 66. Maharis also recorded several pop music albums at the height of his fame, and later starred in the TV series The Most Deadly Game.
Early life and education
Maharis was born in Astoria, Queens, the third of six children born to Vasidos (later William) Mahairas and Demetra Stranis, both immigrants from Greece.[1][2] He was raised in Hell's Kitchen.[2] His brother Robert was a production assistant on Route 66[1] and became a film location manager.[3] Maharis attended Flushing High School, where his schoolmates recognized his talent as a singer. He left before graduating and served for 18 months in the United States Marine Corps and then earned his high school diploma.[1][4] He worked odd jobs while trying to launch a singing career, and appeared in musicals outside of New York City. He got his first break as an actor on the television comedy series Mister Peepers,[4] playing a parody of Marlon Brando.[5] He subsequently studied at the Actors Studio with Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg.[6]
He was the cad who left unwed mothers in rooming houses and socked his lady friends when they irritated him.... To mothers, he was an undisciplined kid they wanted to spank–and then give a piece of chocolate. To aging debutantes, he was the ideal Fourth of July date, especially when it came time for shooting firecrackers.
Route 66
Beginning in 1960, Maharis co-starred with Martin Milner in the CBS television series Route 66. His work earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Series in 1962.[16]
After appearing in 82 episodes,[3] Maharis left the series during the third season, citing health problems, including hepatitis.[17][18] He attributed his swift recovery to the fact that he did not drink.[18] He returned to work in the spring of 1962 and filmed several shows, but complained he was being made to work excessive hours and left again.[19] He told an interviewer: "If I keep going at the present pace, I'm a fool. Even if you have $4,000,000 in the bank, you can't buy another liver."[20]
A legal battle and harsh words followed. At first Maharis sought no other employment, but once the producers replaced him for the next season he began to book other engagements.[19] He was scheduled to sing on the Ed Sullivan Show on June 16, 1963,[21] until the Route 66 producers, claiming he was still under exclusive contract to them, prevented his appearance by legal action. They claimed he was feigning illness to get out of his contract.[19] One claimed Maharis cared only about a film career and had "no regard for this company, his co-star, Marty Milner, and the 50 or 60 other people on the show".[20] Maharis countered that they needed to learn that "There isn't any more Old Hollywood where a company can buy movie stars like pieces of meat." Maharis soon won the legal argument that his contract was void and although the Route 66 producers attempted a reconciliation, he made his first post-Route 66 television appearance on July 2, 1963.[19][22] After Maharis' departure, the show's appeal declined. Glenn Corbett acted in the role of Milner's new sidekick, Linc Case. Route 66 was canceled in March 1964.[5]
In November 1963, Maharis described his work on Route 66:[6]
Some actors wouldn't touch a series, but they're just like summer stock. A show a week jazz. The series taught how to maintain my integrity and not get sucked in by compromise. Guys wrote the show who had never seen it.... I worked with two-and-a-half years of directors but only five had talent. Usually they'd stick a camera in front of you and expect you to recite. You have to fight for your standards. Then what happens? They call you difficult. But that shouldn't make any difference. In the last analysis, it's your own standards, your own belief that you are doing something good, that sells a show.
Returning to series television in 1970, Maharis starred as criminologist Jonathan Croft in The Most Deadly Game. The series lasted 13 episodes, ending in January 1971.[24]
Maharis modeled fully nude for the centerfold of the July 1973 issue of Playgirl magazine, one of the first celebrities to do so.[28][29] It was the magazine's second issue.[24]
Maharis released albums and singles through Epic Records relatively early in his career.[34] His debut album, "George Maharis Sings!", was on the Billboard's Album Chart for 29 weeks in 1962, peaking at number 10. It ended up as the number 41 album of 1962.[35] Maharis had moderate success with his single, "Teach Me Tonight", which was on the Billboard magazine's charts for 11 weeks in 1962, reaching number 25 on the Hot 100, and number 8 on the Easy Listening chart.[35] His single "Love Me as I Love You" charted at number 17 on the Easy Listening chart in September 1962.[36] He made his singing debut on television in 1963, appearing on The Judy Garland Show, singing "Side by Side" with her.[35][37]
Maharis was arrested in 1967 on charges of lewd conduct, and in 1974 on charges of sex perversion for using men's bathrooms as venues to cruise for sex.[38] However, both charges were later dismissed, and he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses of disturbing the peace in 1967, and trespassing in 1975.[39][40]
Death
Maharis died at his Beverly Hills home on May 24, 2023, at the age of 94[5][13] after contracting hepatitis.[2] Survivors included his brother Robert and a sister.[3][5]
^ ab"George Is Back on the Road", Television Supplement to the Australian Women's Weekly, August 8, 1962, archived from the original on August 28, 2004 – via The Martin Milner Archives
^"The Judy Garland Show". Rotten Tomatoes. October 20, 1963. George Maharis, Jack Carter, the Dillards and baseball manager Leo Durocher join Judy; musical numbers include "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Side by Side."
^"Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre". TV Guide. December 21, 1966. Episode 14 The Eighth Day: An embittered ex-athlete (George Maharis) finds himself very much alone after stealing church jewels on Christmas Eve.
^"Television: Oct. 6, 1967". Time. The Danny Thomas Hour (NBC, 9-10 p.m.). Mary Frances Crosby makes her acting debut opposite Daddy Bing in "The Demon Under the Bed," a drama about an aging singer seeking peace. George Maharis and Joan Collins costar.
^Screen, Andrew (January 13, 2021). "Hammer on Television: Journey To The Unknown (1968) – Horrified". Horrified Magazine. The arrival of Drake (George Maharis), hired as a handyman around the household, upsets the status quo when he discovers the true gender of Roberta.
^"Movin' On Season 1 Episodes". TV Guide. November 7, 1974. Episode 7 The Good Life: A confident businessman (George Maharis) offers Sonny and Will a huge salary to haul barrels of oil which he hasn't found yet.
^"Nakia series regulars and episode guide". Ultimate70s.com. December 21, 1974: Pete Season 1, episode 12 With Johnny Doran (Pete), George Maharis (Joe Arnold), Shirley Knight (Faye Arnold), Carmen Zapata (Emma Ironwood).
^"Jigsaw John series regulars and episode guide". Ultimate70s.com. April 19, 1976: Plastique: Season 1, episode 12: With Carl Betz, Tony Young, Vincent Baggetta, Lee Bryant, George Maharis (Robert Derek), Marjorie Bennett, George Brenlin, Bo Brundin (Nielsen).
^"Legend of the Macunas Switch: Season 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Pete and Mac head to Las Vegas to help a pilot learn the cause for her father's fatal plane crash; guest George Maharis.
^"Logan's Run Season 1 Episodes". TV Guide. Episode 12, Night Visitors, George Maharis plays the resident of a haunted house where Logan (Gregory Harrison), Jessica and Rem take refuge during a thunderstorm.
^"The Bikini Murders". Matt Houston. Season 2. Episode 18. February 3, 1984. Event occurs at 03:23. ABC. Special Guest Star George Maharis
^"The Master Season 1 Episodes". TV Guide. March 23, 1984. Episode 8 The Good, the Bad and the Priceless, Garrett: George Maharis.
^ ab"George Maharis". Metacritic. January 22, 1960. Maharis was very active in the off-Broadway scene, appearing in Jean Genet's Deathwatch and Edward Albee's The Zoo Story.
^"Breakout Albums". Billboard. March 14, 1964. p. 27. Make Love To Me, George Maharis, Epic LN 24079 (M): BN 26079 (S)
^"Cash Box Top 100". Cashbox. Vol. 23, no. 35. May 12, 1962. 45—Teach Me Tonight George Maharis-Epic-9504, 94—After The Lights Go Down Low George Maharis-Epic-9504
^"Pick of the Week". Cashbox. Vol. 24, no. 7. October 27, 1962. p. 14. "BABY HAS GONE BYE BYE" (2:52) [Dymor ASCAP—Allen, Roberts] "AFTER ONE KISS" (3:01) [Famous ASCAP—Heyman, Mancini] GEORGE MAHARIS (Epic 9555)
^"Looking Ahead". Cashbox. Vol. 24, no. 26. March 9, 1963. p. 68. DON'T FENCE ME IN George Maharis (Epic 9569)
^"Looking Ahead". Cashbox. Vol. 24, no. 44. July 13, 1963. p. 16. WHERE CAN YOU GO George Maharis (Epic 9600)
^"Juke Box Ops' Record Guide". Cashbox. Vol. 24, no. 51. August 31, 1963. p. 38. THAT'S HOW IT GOES George Maharis (Epic 9613)
^"Best Bets". Cashbox. Vol. 26. November 1, 1964. p. 10. GEORGE MAHARIS (Epic 9653) "IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE" (1:52) [Bregman, Vocco & Conn ASCAP-Mayhew]
^"Pick of the Week". Cashbox. Vol. 25, no. 44. July 11, 1964. p. 22. TONIGHT YOU BELONG TO ME (1:43) [Johnny Mathis ASCAP-Rose, David] THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION (1:48) [Bourne ASCAP-Tomlin, Poe, Grier] GEORGE MAHARIS (Epic 9696)
^"Hot Pop Spotlights". Billboard. January 16, 1965. p. 40. GEORGE MAHARIS -I'M COMING BACK FOR YOU (Wood, ASCAP) (2:11) -"Telstar" sound featuring George with four-track vocal. Plenty of pizzaz. Could be a big one. Flip: "Lonely People Do Foolish Things" (Valencia, ASCAP) (2:10). Epic 9753
^"Best Bets". Cashbox. Vol. 26, no. 36. March 27, 1965. p. 22. GEORGE MAHARIS (Epic 9772) WHERE DOES HAPPINESS GO? (2:37)
^"Pop Spotlights". Billboard. October 23, 1965. p. 16. GEORGE MAHARIS-A WORLD WITHOUT SUNSHINE (Robbins, ASCAP) -Fascinating Vance Pockriss composition and exciting Joe Sherman arrangement should race Maharis up the chart with great impact. Tremendous production work and strong Maharis vocal and chorus effort. Flip: "Ivy" (Saturday, BMI). Epic 9858
^"More Plays Means More Profit". Billboard. October 30, 1965. p. 62. "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66!" c/w "Can't Help Falling in Love" 5-2227 George Maharis
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