R.I.P. David Soul 28.8.1943-4.1.2024

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David Soul, renowned for his roles in the 1970s television series "Starsky and Hutch" and "Salem's Lot," passed away on January 4, 2024. He also appeared in "Magnum Force," part of the Dirty Harry film series, and had a successful singing career with hits like "Don't Give Up on Us Baby." Additionally, Soul featured in the "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode "The Apple," where he portrayed Makora, showcasing his early advocacy for single bite computers. His song "Silver Lady" was a staple at community events in Scotland during the disco era of 1978.

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Probably remembered by my generation for Star of Starsky and Hutch and Salem's Lot TV series in the 1970s.

He also stared in the Magnum Force, part of the Dirty Harry series of films.

He had a singing career with some hit singles, "Don't give up on us baby," was a big hit.
 
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Silver Lady was played every Friday night at my local community centre when the world of disco hit small-town Scotland in 1978.
 
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jedishrfu said:
He was in Star Trek TOS too as a teen in the episode The Apple as an early advocate of single bite computers:
Pic? I remember the episode, but not all of the faces.

Hopefully he was not wearing a red shirt -- that would have been a short appearance... :wink:
 
pinball1970 said:
"Don't give up on us baby," was a big hit.
I had to quickly visit the Obituary page and double-check. Whew.........different spelling. Long live the Hutch
 
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berkeman said:
Pic? I remember the episode, but not all of the faces.

Hopefully he was not wearing a red shirt -- that would have been a short appearance... :wink:
David Soul as “Makora” in Star Trek, “The Apple” 1967

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Magnum Force.

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Cops on Moto Guzzis! I thought that was so cool. I had a 750 Ambassador.
 
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