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Allen,
Was great on the beast bunch, I remember when he apologized he always talk to the kids, I think he was a friend to all, great actor, sorry for your loss
June 19, 2025
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Obituary
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Allan Melvin, a character actor best known for playing Sam the Butcher on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 84.
Melvin died of cancer Thursday at his home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, said Amalia Melvin, his wife of 64 years.
The jowly, jovial Melvin spent decades playing a series of sidekicks, second bananas and lovable lugs, including Archie Bunker's friend Barney Hefner on "All in the Family," and Sgt. Bilko's right-hand man Cpl. Henshaw on the "Phil Silvers Show."
But his place in pop culture will be fixed as butcher and bowler Sam Franklin, the love interest of Brady family maid Alice Nelson, who was played by Ann B. Davis. Melvin played the role from 1970 to 1973.
Melvin grew up in New York and attended Columbia University.
He was appearing on Broadway in "Stalag 17" when he began his decades-long television career with "The Phil Silvers Show," playing a role his wife said was always his favorite.
He saw steady employment as a voice actor from the early 1960s to the early 1990s, most famously providing the voice of "Magilla Gorilla" for the Hanna Barbera cartoon of the same name.
His other credits include several guest appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show," "Gomer Pyle: USMC," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
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Guest Book
Thanks for so many great performances.Shalom!
Maurice Bank
June 07, 2025 | Other
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Another of the great Jewish funny men gone to rest. Thanks Allan for all the laughs.
Maurice Bank
April 04, 2025 | Other
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Allan Melvin was one of my favorite character actors, and always looked like a regular guy that you could have as a friendly neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Unfortunately It is said that "Grief is the price we pay for love". "May he Rest in Peace"
Dominick Prendergast
Dominick Prendergast
December 08, 2023 | Boston, MA
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He was appearing on Broadway in "Stalag 17" when he began his decades-long television career with "The Phil Silvers Show," playing a role his wife said was always his favorite.
He saw steady employment as a voice actor from the early 1960s to the early 1990s, most famously providing the voice of "Magilla Gorilla" for the Hanna Barbera cartoon of the same name.
His other credits include several guest appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show," "Gomer Pyle: USMC," and "The...
Grady Youngblood
December 07, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Friend
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Allan Melvin was one of my favorite actors, and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Unfortunately it is said that "Grief is the price we pay for love" He touched so many lives. May he Rest in Peace.
Dominick Prendergast
October 08, 2023 | Boston, MA | Friend
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Allan was an inspiration to many including all the cast he acted with .he was a professional in every way.personally he was my favorite in all his scenes in gomer Pyle my condolences.
Gino Scorza
October 07, 2023
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Thanks for the memories Allan. My favorite memory was when you were a guest on All in the family, as an insurance agent helping Archie get compensation for Edith's lost or stolen necklace. However you were great on all the episodes that I saw on Andy Griffith show, and other shows as well. I will always remember you with fondness. Again thanks for the memories. May you Rest in Peace . Love always Joan and Dom Prendergast.
Dominick Prendergast
November 15, 2021
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He is still with us.His roles were many and he reached the top in creativity from Sgt. Bilko down the line. I will always have a smile on my face when I see his screen work. THANKS to a great ACTOR and more. H.S.
howard snyder
March 21, 2021
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