Sam the Butcher to the Deep Freeze

61. Sam is giving Mr. Brady a nice fat hard pepperoni rod as a welcome present.
Mr.Brady gave Sam a tea bag... so they can sip tea and shop talk.

Posted at 6:23PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Rusty Vain

62. Why does TMZ have to constantly disrespect the dead? The headlines and comments in the Rams' owner, Carls Jr. founder and Allan Melvin death announcment's are uncalled for. TMZ's lack of class and respect have made me lose respect for TMZ and I may be finding a new entertainment news website. Grow up.

Posted at 2:27AM on Jan 20th 2008 by MagicBall

63. Since when did TMZ get so tasteless as to mock two people in death in two days? Being funny is one thing, offensive is another. You're going to lose any credibility you have with such tacky headlines.
Show some respect.

Posted at 3:18PM on Jan 20th 2008 by TB

64. A GREAT character actor. He was also Sgt. Charlie Hacker on Gomer Pyle, always trying to one-up Sgt. Vince Carter. I wish I could get a tenth of the parts he got....

Posted at 10:07PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Hill Phartman

65. for the love of god...even on a site of this caliber...you would think you could be a little less crass when reporting on a death...

Posted at 11:10PM on Jan 19th 2008 by annette

66. Someone says, "this is TMZ not CNN". I understand that this is a gossip site that doesn't revere "celebrity", that's what I like about this site. But I don't like it going so far as to disrespect the death of a human being, celebrity or not. Why joke about someone's death? Why are these people made fun of in death? Yes, if this keeps happening, I won't be clicking on this site anymore. I find it amusing when TMZ makes fun of celebrities, but not when they make fun of celebrities that just passed away, I guess I just don't see the humor in a recent death.

Posted at 4:00AM on Jan 20th 2008 by emma

67. Allan Melvin...so many characters. Sam The Butcher...numerous characters on The Andy Griffith show...Voice of Magilla Gorilla...Voice of Wacky & Packy...EXTREMELY Talented Man. Much respect Mr. Melvin :-(

Posted at 8:43AM on Jan 20th 2008 by DR. John

68. I liked him a lot, he was a great character actor.

Posted at 12:58PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Noodles

69. emma, it's interesting that you see TMZ as making fun of Allan/Sam the Butcher, when in reality they are paying him tribute. Stop being so sensitive and quit the projecting. You come off as a ragingly insecure introvert with loads of hostility.

Allan - your fans will miss you! But you'll live on forever in reruns!!

Posted at 1:47PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Winky Vitalic

70. most of the time i listen or watch your program,but after seeing the write up that"SAM THE BUTCHER GOES TO THE DEEP FREEZE"...how ignorrant could you get? I 'll have you know i enjoyed watching my uncle in his small but entertaining roles.He may not have been a big movie star,but he didnt deserve such a crap headline on his death.He was a human being.How do you think we felt when we saw these headlines.SAM GOES TO THE BIG BUTCHER IN THE SKY!!...get a grip!!...how would you feel if someone wrote something like that about your family member?...i dont usually write into things like this,but this was my uncle who was very sick,and did not need crap from a ignorrant magazine like this.I strongly suggest you send out a apology to the family members[and fans].......or this will not be the last you hear from me.......Dave

Posted at 5:20PM on Jan 20th 2008 by Dave

71. ahhhhhhhh...yeah we get it..this isn't cnn..its a gossip page...& yeah we come here to read the latest in whos doing what & who!!...but when it comes to someone dying..I'd like to think that ..they could be a little bit HUMAN..and sesitive to that persons Family and to their viewers as well!!...I mean this is just kindrgartn crap...you try to be a little sensitive when there is a death...it has NOTHING at all to do with the fact that this is a RAG site...its just siple compasion....

DUH!!
Peace out!

Posted at 6:10PM on Jan 20th 2008 by WTF

72. Oh boy...My typos r just a little too much..should teach one to slow down when drinking!!

oKay..for the corrections..
Sensitive
kindergarten
compassion
Sorry if my typos offended anyone!!
peace My ppl..peace!

Posted at 5:11PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by WTF

73. Thanks Sam for the laughs and I loved you on Andy Griffith Show also. May God keep you safe and comfort your family and freinds. Say hello to Don Knotts for me.

Posted at 1:20AM on Jan 21st 2008 by G6-Craig