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Tribute to Sam
Sam, aka Bear from the TV hit series "BJ
and Bear", was just 4 years old when he starred opposite Greg Evigan playing
Billie Joe McKay. I'm sure all of us remember the theme song of "BJ and The
Bear" sung by Greg Evigan. One of the lines went "I'm BJ McKay and this is my
best friend Bear". I'm sure this line rings true to all of us as we remember Sam
as the donut eating mischievous chimpanzee side-kick of Billie Joe McKay. After
the series ended Sam spent his remaining years at the compound of his trainer,
"Marvin Downey". Mr. Downey traveled with Sam in a camper whenever the series
was shooting on location around California. Sam originally came from Africa and
was sold to Mr. Downey by an animal dealer. I am sad to say that Sam died in
1990, but he will always be remembered in our hearts and in our minds of BJ's
fuzzy little side-kick "Bear". He touched all of our hearts and I am proud to
dedicate this page to Sam in his memory of all the enjoyment and laughs he
brought to us. May you rest in peace Sam !!
Your hosts, Dorothy Hodgkins & Lisa Wartur ©2008 NoodleHead Productions - All Rights Reserved
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