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  • Allan Melvin (Brady Bunch's Sam) Dead at 84 | Today's News: Our Take | 1/19/2008
    Allan Melvin, a popular character actor best recognized for his roles on The Phil Silvers Show (as Cpl. Henshaw), All in the Family (Archie's bud Barney) and The Brady Bunch (Sam the butcher), on Thursday died of cancer, reports the Los Angeles Times. He was 84.Melvin's 50-plus year career also included guest appearances on such TV shows as The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.; voicing Magilla Gorilla and Popeye's Bluto; and playing "Al the Plumber" in 15 years' worth of Liquid-Plumr commercials.Melvin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Amalia; a daughter, Jennifer Hanson; and a grandson. read more

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Magilla Gorilla (Voice - Magilla Gorilla) 1989 TV Show Series
Kwicky Koala (Voice - Joey) 1981 TV Show Series
Archie Bunker's Place (Actor - Barney Hefner) 1979 TV Show Series
Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty (Voice - Tyrone) 1975 TV Show Series
Uncle Croc's Block (Voice - Wacky/Packy) 1975 TV Show Series

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