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"Sam the Butcher" passed away

Remember Sam the Butcher? He passed away this week. He was Alice's boyfriend, or love interest in the Brady Bunch way way back in the 70's. He was always a friendly guy, and seemed to bring Happiness to Alice, who was the house keeper for all those Bradys'.

His name was Allen Melvin, and he actually appeared in a number of TV Shows so many years ago. He was always the sidekick to another main character in the show.

Allen also appeared in the All in the Family show, and was Archie Bunker's Friend Barney Hefner. He played Cpl. Henshaw, who was Sgt. Bilco's right hand man on the Phil Silvers Show.

But his place in pop culture was his role as Sam Franklin, the local butcher and bowler, who was the love interest for Alice Nelson, the housekeeper on the Brady Bunch. He played this role from 1970 to 1973

Allen also appeared on the Andy Griffity Show, Gomer Pyle USMC, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. He was also the voice of Hanna Barbara's cartoon character, Magilla Gorilla.

Allen Melvin passed away this past Thursday from cancer. He was 84

Do you remember Sam the Butcher?

Posted Sunday Jan 20
( 01/20/08 08:53AM ) — Crossville TN Real Estate, Melissa Grant REALTOR®, Search For Local Info Here !

Ohhh, I love that show ! I still find reruns and watch it with my kids !

( 01/20/08 08:55AM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Thanks Melissa Grant.  I think we all do!

Don

( 01/20/08 08:55AM ) — Christina Williams / Tennessee real estate

Gosh... It has been a long time but, yes I remember him! That was such a cute story line. You knew that him and Alice where (more than friends). Thanks for taking us back.

( 01/20/08 09:10AM ) — Epcon Communities NE Columbia, SC Condo Community

Sam and Barney were the same guy!  I feel cheated.

( 01/20/08 09:12AM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Gosh... It has been a long time but, yes I remember him! That was such a cute story line. You knew that him and Alice where (more than friends). Thanks for taking us back.

01/20/2008 08:55 AM by CHRISTINA WILLIAMS. Tennessee Real Estate & Blogs

 

I was not aware that on the Brady Bunch, they talked about Alice and Sam in that manner.  THanks for your thoughts though

( 01/20/08 09:13AM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Sam and Barney were the same guy!  I feel cheated.

01/20/2008 09:10 AM by Daniel Elmaleh

 

Hey Daniel.  I guess these things happen!  I wonder if Alice knew that her butcher was also Magilla Gorilla!

Don

( 01/20/08 09:18AM ) — Leslie Bloss, Seattle Real Estate Professional

Hi Donald,

I read about that.  I also read this morning that Suzanne Pleshette (from The Bob Newhart Show) also died this morning.

( 01/20/08 09:18AM ) — Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes

Thanks for sharing this as some of those wonderful character actors deaths don't hit the mainstream news when Brittney is taking over the airtime. I loved the Brady Bunch and Sam was a great part of the show. I just saw that Suzanne Pleshette died today too....Bob Newhart's wife in the same sitcom era. Icons in their own right.

( 01/20/08 11:41AM ) — Tara Colquitt, Consumer Credit Advocate

Thanks Donald, Leslie and Teri for the updates in 'TV' news. I really liked Ms. Pleshette.

( 01/20/08 11:59AM ) — Chad Baird

I remember Sam from the Brady Bunch!  I hated to here that as well as Suzanne Pleshette passing as well. 

( 01/20/08 07:42PM ) — Christina Bennani

Oh Sam, rest in peace. You brought back some good memories...

( 01/20/08 10:00PM ) — E Jeffrey Dolfinger

Wow, I remember watching his as a kid, 84, how time flies.  Seems like I was just 14 or so.

( 01/21/08 07:08AM ) — Matthew J Blum - MyFavoriteMortgage.net

Donald, WOW. Now that you mentioned it I do remember him in all those roles.  He will be missed but he won't be forgotten thanks to cable and nick and night.

( 01/21/08 07:21AM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Matthew J Blum - MyFavoriteMortgage.net:

Donald, WOW. Now that you mentioned it I do remember him in all those roles.  He will be missed but he won't be forgotten thanks to cable and nick and night.

I agree totally Matt

( 01/21/08 07:22AM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

E Jeffrey Dolfinger:

Wow, I remember watching his as a kid, 84, how time flies.  Seems like I was just 14 or so.

Thanks for commenting Jeffrey

( 01/21/08 12:12PM ) — Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker

Donald - I do remember him, always liked the his character on 'The Brady Bunch'.

( 01/21/08 01:29PM ) — Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties

I do remember him in the may roles that he played.  He will be missed along with Susan Pleshette.

( 01/21/08 01:30PM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Jason Sardi:

Donald - I do remember him, always liked the his character on 'The Brady Bunch'.

Thanks Jason.  He was a good guy to Alice!  lol

( 01/21/08 01:43PM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Brigita McKelvie:

I do remember him in the may roles that he played.  He will be missed along with Susan Pleshette.

I agree Brigita.  Thanks for your thoughts

DOn

( 01/21/08 05:07PM ) — Brentwood TN Real Estate/Homes - Vanessa Stalets REALTOR®

Barely, but I do seem to recall the stint with Alice...I try not to remember All in the family...

 

( 01/21/08 06:07PM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Barely, but I do seem to recall the stint with Alice...I try not to remember All in the family...

01/21/2008 05:07 PM

by Brentwood TN Real Estate- Vanessa Stalets

 

Thanks Venessa.  All in the Family was number one for years back in the 70's  Thanks for commenting

Don

( 01/21/08 07:41PM ) — Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer

Ahhh, I loved the Sam and Alice love story!  RIP

( 01/21/08 07:43PM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Training:

Ahhh, I loved the Sam and Alice love story!  RIP

Thanks Midori Miller.  Thanks for commenting

Don

( 01/22/08 07:08PM ) — Eric Blum, Franchise Partner, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

I remember Sam...especially when the kids locked themselves in his meat freezer.  He wasn't mad, just concerned.  I hope he is in a better place.

( 01/22/08 07:11PM ) — Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA

Eric Blum, Franchise Partner, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?:

I remember Sam...especially when the kids locked themselves in his meat freezer.  He wasn't mad, just concerned.  I hope he is in a better place.

 

LOL  I did not remember that one.  Thanks for commenting!  lol

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