Allan Melvin R. I. P. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James · 01-19-2008, 02:55 AM

The man we all remember for his role as Sam the Butcher has died. A Yahoo! article says he was born in 1923 and was 84, but most every source I have looked at has said 1922.

Here's the article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080119/...MBL5AkCaEVkmwF

TJL · 01-19-2008, 05:38 AM

One of the truly great character actors on TV, not to mention his cartoon work.

Rest in peace.

OH Nuts! · 01-19-2008, 09:53 AM

Ditto, he was in so many shows, and always added that somethin' extra...I esp. enjoyed him as Sam on The Brady Bunch and as Barney on All In The Family.

Brian Damage · 01-19-2008, 11:22 AM

Adamantium · 01-19-2008, 12:51 PM

For years I thought he was already dead. In fact, my sister told me that that's why he wasn't in "A Very Brady Christmas." It wasn't until the Phil Silvers' DVD where Mr. Melvin did commentary that I found out he was alive.

I'm sorry to hear of his passing. But he left a wonderful legacy on television. I can't imagine there's a person out there who hasn't seen him in something. Granted he's probably most popular for "The Brady Bunch" and "All in the Family." And he popped up a few times in memorable episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

R.I.P. Allan Melvin

Zoneboy · 01-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-19-2008, 01:26 PM

Rest in Peace Allan Melvin

HugeTVFan · 01-19-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

catlover79 · 01-19-2008, 01:27 PM

to a nice man and great character actor.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-19-2008, 01:29 PM

Allan will be missed

ComedyGuy · 01-19-2008, 03:12 PM

He was on TAGS many times as both good guys and bad guys and he played both very well too.

He was also Sgt. Hacker on Gomer Pyle USMC

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-19-2008, 03:16 PM

He was also on All in The Family and Archie Bunkers Place

James · 01-19-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamantium

And he popped up a few times in memorable episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

I remember seeing him on The Andy Griffith Show playing, IIRC, a criminal. It was one of the black and white episodes made between 1960 and 1965. When I saw him I said to myself, "That's Allan Melvin! That's Sam the Butcher!" It's one thing for there to be an antagonist on the show, but it's completely another for said antagonist to be played by one of your favorite actors! You almost don't know who to root for! I watched the closing credits for his name and his name came up! I was right!

SKay · 01-19-2008, 11:39 PM

Sorry to hear this news. R.I.P.

Cheryl Harrell · 01-20-2008, 07:47 AM

I thought he was already dead. So sorry to hear about him. He was good on Bradys, Gomer Pyle, AITF etc. Rip...

01-19-2008, 02:55 AM	#1
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Allan Melvin R. I. P. The man we all remember for his role as Sam the Butcher has died. A Yahoo! article says he was born in 1923 and was 84, but most every source I have looked at has said 1922. Here's the article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080119/...MBL5AkCaEVkmwF

01-19-2008, 05:38 AM	#2
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01-19-2008, 01:26 PM	#7
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01-19-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Ditto, he was in so many shows, and always added that somethin' extra...I esp. enjoyed him as Sam on The Brady Bunch and as Barney on All In The Family.

01-19-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	For years I thought he was already dead. In fact, my sister told me that that's why he wasn't in "A Very Brady Christmas." It wasn't until the Phil Silvers' DVD where Mr. Melvin did commentary that I found out he was alive. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. But he left a wonderful legacy on television. I can't imagine there's a person out there who hasn't seen him in something. Granted he's probably most popular for "The Brady Bunch" and "All in the Family." And he popped up a few times in memorable episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." R.I.P. Allan Melvin

01-19-2008, 01:27 PM	#9
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01-19-2008, 01:29 PM	#10
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01-19-2008, 03:12 PM	#11
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01-19-2008, 03:16 PM	#12
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	He was also on All in The Family and Archie Bunkers Place

01-19-2008, 11:39 PM	#14
SKay Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2003 Posts: 321	Sorry to hear this news. R.I.P.

01-20-2008, 07:47 AM	#15
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I thought he was already dead. So sorry to hear about him. He was good on Bradys, Gomer Pyle, AITF etc. Rip...
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