Episode 135 - Getting Personal With 1980's TV Heartthrob, Actor & Musician Greg Evigan - Part 1

In the first half of a very special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with TV legend Greg Evigan—best known as B.J. McKay on the hit series “B.J. and the Bear” and Joey Harris on the beloved ’80s sitcom “My Two Dads.”

Greg takes us back to his roots in New Jersey, where his love of music first began thanks to his piano-playing mom. From his very first organ to playing in bands, it wasn’t long before Greg’s passion for performing landed him on Broadway in “Jesus Christ Superstar”—and later stepping into the iconic role of Danny Zuko in “Grease.” He shares hilarious stories from his early stage days, including working with Marilu Henner in the Chicago tour of “Grease” and the moment he decided to trade Broadway for Hollywood dreams.

You’ll hear how a heartbreaking audition loss turned into a life-changing meeting with Norman Lear, how Greg made his big-screen debut opposite Connie Stevens in “Scorchy” (complete with a funny “first death scene” story), and what it was like to guest star on classics like “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “Dallas.” Greg also reveals how his audition for “B.J. and the Bear” involved doing a screen test with a stuffed chimp—and how the real chimp he later worked with (who even attended his wedding!) had jealousy issues with his new bride.

He opens up about the whirlwind fame that came with being on the cover of every magazine in the late ’70s, why he initially resisted sitcoms like “My Two Dads, “and how marriage and fatherhood helped him stay grounded through it all. Of course, we also talk music—Greg not only sang the theme songs for both “B.J. and the Bear” and “My Two Dads,” but he also wrote the latter. And yes, the iconic truck from “B.J. and the Bear” still tours the country today, thrilling fans old and new.

This episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and nostalgia. And trust me—you won’t want to miss Part Two of this fascinating conversation, where Greg dives even deeper into his incredible career and life beyond the spotlight.

GREG EVIGAN

Born in South Amboy, NJ, and raised in Sayreville, Greg Evigan discovered his passion for performance while in high school. Just one month after graduating in 1971, he landed a role in the Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar and later toured nationally in Grease, playing the lead. These early successes launched a career that has since spanned more than 100 film and television credits.

Greg rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s with two iconic television roles: B.J. McKay in B.J. and the Bear and Joey Harris in My Two Dads. Both series remain fan favorites, and Greg also performed their memorable theme songs. He went on to star in the 1989 sci-fi thriller DeepStar Six and later joined William Shatner’s TekWar franchise, which ran as both TV movies and a syndicated series. Additional TV credits from the era include Melrose Place and Pacific Palisades.

His other film work includes the Joey Travolta–directed drama Mel (1998), the psychological thriller Spirit (2001) opposite Elisabeth Moss, Arizona Summer (2004), the Western 6 Guns (2010), and the Hallmark holiday favorite Once Upon a Holiday (2015). In 2018, he returned to daytime television in a multi-episode guest arc on General Hospital as Jim Harvey.

From Broadway to Hollywood to the recording studio, he has built a career defined by range, talent, and longevity, securing his place as a beloved and enduring figure in entertainment.

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