Allan Melvin dies at 85 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Lolac · 01-19-2008, 01:43 PM

Character actor Allan Melvin died on 1/17/05 at the age of 84. He appeared on several episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show. He played Sam (aka Sol), one of Rob's army buddies and he also played Harrison B. Harding, another of Rob's army colleagues. He played Alice's boyfriend on The Brady Bunch, Barney Hefner on "All in the Family" as well as numerous other character roles on countless TV shows. He was one of the greats. Rest in Peace, Allan.

Lolac

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ClassicTVGal · 01-19-2008, 07:57 PM

Aww... That's so sad!

May God be with his family and friends.

SawgrassSteve · 01-20-2008, 04:49 PM

Rest in peace, Sol.

Steve

AB · 01-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Such sad news, it seems that there are so many actors & actresses passing away here lately.

SawgrassSteve · 01-26-2008, 11:23 PM

For those of us who live in the Chicagoland television viewing area, there's a tribute to Allan to start Sunday, 1/27/08, 11:00 AM.
On broadcast channel 23.
http://www.metvchicago.com/

Steve

01-19-2008, 01:43 PM	#1
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Allan Melvin dies at 85 Character actor Allan Melvin died on 1/17/05 at the age of 84. He appeared on several episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show. He played Sam (aka Sol), one of Rob's army buddies and he also played Harrison B. Harding, another of Rob's army colleagues. He played Alice's boyfriend on The Brady Bunch, Barney Hefner on "All in the Family" as well as numerous other character roles on countless TV shows. He was one of the greats. Rest in Peace, Allan. Lolac http://www.latimes.com/news/printedi...-pe-california

01-20-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Rest in peace, Sol. Steve
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01-19-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Aww... That's so sad! May God be with his family and friends.

01-20-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Such sad news, it seems that there are so many actors & actresses passing away here lately.

01-26-2008, 11:23 PM	#5
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	For those of us who live in the Chicagoland television viewing area, there's a tribute to Allan to start Sunday, 1/27/08, 11:00 AM. On broadcast channel 23. http://www.metvchicago.com/ Steve