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What was it really like starring in one of television’s most unique hit shows, B.J. and the Bear… alongside a chimpanzee and then recording with the Royal Philharmonic in London? 🐵🚛

John Cato talks with the beloved television star Greg Evigan, the actor who charmed audiences across America in the hit series B. J. and the Bear and later the fan-favorite sitcom, My Two Dads and also William Shatner's TekWar. Greg surprises John by playing an impromptu emotional piano piece in his recording studio that he recorded with the Royal Philharmonic at Abbey Road Studios, unbelievable!

Greg takes us on an incredible journey back to the golden age of television — sharing hilarious, surprising, and sometimes unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories from the making of B.J. and the Bear. Everything from the chimp was at his wedding and wanted his real wife out of the picture, penning the hit theme song of My Two Dads, his great relationship with Paul Reiser, hanging out with William Shatner shooting TekWar and the insanity of his first feature film with Connie Stevens as he is shot with a real spear gun!

✨ In this episode you’ll discover:
🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories from B.J. and the Bear
🐵 What it was really like working with a chimpanzee co-star
📺 Memories from the hit sitcom My Two Dads with Paul Reiser
🎭 Life as a television star during the golden age of TV
🎶 Greg’s lifelong passion for music as he plays a piano piece live for us
🎻 The surprising story behind recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
⭐ Reflections on Hollywood, fame, and the magic of classic television

If you enjoy classic television interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, check out other legendary stars from the era on That's Classic! like:

⭐ Johnny Whitaker
🚢 Michelle Lee
😄 Eric Roberts
🏠 Henry Winkler
🚗 Max Gail
🏝️ Jerry Mathers

Our goal at That's Classic is to celebrate the stars, stories, and unforgettable moments that made classic television so special.