Smiley Burnette, Movie Partner Of Autry and Rogers, Dies at 55; Charlie Pratt of TV 'Petticoat Junction' Played Roles in Nearly 200 Westerns (Published 1967)
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Smiley Burnette, a movie partner of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, has died at the age of 55. He appeared in nearly 200 westerns and also played a role as Charlie Pratt on the tv show 'Petticoat Junction'. The news of his death has been reported, with some outlets also referencing his connection to Gene Autry.