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'Brady Bunch' actor dies at 84

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  • Allan Melvin, who spent decades playing a series of sidekicks, dies of cancer
  • He is best known for his role as Sam the Butcher on "The Brady Bunch"
  • Widow says Melvin was most proud of his role on the "The Phil Silvers Show"
  • Melvin also appeared on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
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