Actor William Boyett dead at 77 of Adam-12 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

eng51squad51 · 01-03-2005, 11:20 PM

Mission Hills, CA, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Stage, screen, and television actor William Boyett has died in California at 77-years-old, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

Boyett died Wednesday of complications from pneumonia and kidney failure at Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, Calif.

Boyett's early television credits in the 1950s included "Playhouse 90," "Four Star Playhouse," "Perry Mason" and "Sea Hunt." Boyett also guest starred frequently on "Highway Patrol," "Family Affair," "My Three Sons," "Emergency!" and "Knot's Landing." However, Boyett was best known for playing Sgt. "Mac" MacDonald on the TV series "Adam-12."

Boyett is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan; son, Keven; daughter, Suzy; two granddaughters; and his brothers, John Olafson and Wallis Collins.

A private memorial service will be held next week. The family suggests fans make donations in Boyett's name to the Motion Picture and Television Fund or the Music Center Education Division.

sloan · 01-04-2005, 10:27 PM

I was watching some episodes of Adam-12 today. William Boyett was an
accomplished actor and will be missed.

Lee · 01-05-2005, 08:23 AM

Adam-12 was a great show and William Boyett was a great actor. R.I.P.

dawsongirl · 01-12-2005, 11:58 PM

Man, I had to read about this in Entertainment Weekley. At least they bothered to say something.

Zebra 3 · 02-20-2005, 02:42 AM

The last time I saw William Boyett was in a supportive role in the horror sci-fi feature The Hidden ('87).

Kristen J. · 02-20-2005, 11:19 PM

Aw

Rest In Peace!!
Thats so sad, I cant believe it!!

Auntie · 04-09-2005, 06:53 PM

Aww, what a shame

. Correct me if I'm wrong, but they said that he was on 'My Three Sons', did he by any chance play one of the sons, or did he just guest star once in a while?
Also, where did you get that icon of John? I love it!

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-07-2007, 03:30 PM

rest in peace

KJH278 · 08-13-2007, 07:14 PM

If I'm correct I remember when was played Bill Ekerkt"s (sp) Dad on General Hospital

CosmicCharlie · 09-15-2020, 09:00 PM

I enjoy seeing him YOUNG on Highway Patrol !

and that show narrated by Art Gilmore !

01-03-2005, 11:20 PM	#1
eng51squad51 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 17, 2002 Location: SC Posts: 978	Actor William Boyett dead at 77 of Adam-12 Mission Hills, CA, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Stage, screen, and television actor William Boyett has died in California at 77-years-old, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. Boyett died Wednesday of complications from pneumonia and kidney failure at Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, Calif. Boyett's early television credits in the 1950s included "Playhouse 90," "Four Star Playhouse," "Perry Mason" and "Sea Hunt." Boyett also guest starred frequently on "Highway Patrol," "Family Affair," "My Three Sons," "Emergency!" and "Knot's Landing." However, Boyett was best known for playing Sgt. "Mac" MacDonald on the TV series "Adam-12." Boyett is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan; son, Keven; daughter, Suzy; two granddaughters; and his brothers, John Olafson and Wallis Collins. A private memorial service will be held next week. The family suggests fans make donations in Boyett's name to the Motion Picture and Television Fund or the Music Center Education Division.

01-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#2
sloan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 18, 2004 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 69	Mac... Rest In Peace I was watching some episodes of Adam-12 today. William Boyett was an accomplished actor and will be missed.

02-20-2005, 02:42 AM	#5
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,807	The last time I saw William Boyett was in a supportive role in the horror sci-fi feature The Hidden ('87).
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Auntie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 1,001	Aww, what a shame. Correct me if I'm wrong, but they said that he was on 'My Three Sons', did he by any chance play one of the sons, or did he just guest star once in a while? Also, where did you get that icon of John? I love it!
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	rest in peace
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Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Adam-12 was a great show and William Boyett was a great actor. R.I.P.

01-12-2005, 11:58 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Man, I had to read about this in Entertainment Weekley. At least they bothered to say something.

02-20-2005, 11:19 PM	#6
Kristen J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2004 Posts: 717	Aw Rest In Peace!! Thats so sad, I cant believe it!!

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KJH278 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: IN A APARTMENT Posts: 1,158	If I'm correct I remember when was played Bill Ekerkt"s (sp) Dad on General Hospital
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CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,421	I enjoy seeing him YOUNG on Highway Patrol ! and that show narrated by Art Gilmore !