Jody with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Joel Dee "Jody" McCrea passed away at his home in Roswell, New Mexico on April 4, 2009. Everyone loved his character roles in the "Beach Blanket Bingo" movies but not very many know that Jody was the only star in any of those movies who could actually surf. We love you Jody...and miss you very much every day...
