Greg Evigan Tells All: Abbey Road, B.J & The Bear Chimp Chaos & My Two Dads

From Hollywood sitcoms to Abbey Road symphonies, TV icon Greg Evigan joins Jim Masters for a definitive, career-spanning interview! As featured in People, Yahoo Entertainment, and Parade Magazine! How did an '80s sitcom icon end up recording a musical masterpiece at Abbey Road Studios? In this exclusive, deep-dive unscripted interview on The Jim Masters Show | Celebrity Conversations, television, film, and stage legend Greg Evigan invites us inside his custom recording studio to trace his path from New Jersey garage bands to recording with London's world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Plus, he looks back at the incredible nostalgia of starring in hit classic TV shows like "My Two Dads" (where he composed and sang the iconic theme song "You Can Count on Me") and "B.J. and the Bear." Discover how he transitioned from Hollywood sets to symphony halls, reveals wild behind-the-scenes stunt chaos involving wild animals, and explains why he turned down Knight Rider. Stick around until the end for a rare studio tour and an exclusive live performance of "Tears Like Rain"! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Opening Theme & 5-Second Show Stinger 0:03 - Welcome to Greg Evigan’s Custom Music Studio 0:44 - Classical Foundations: Surviving My Mother's Practice Standards 2:42 - From New Jersey Garage Bands Straight to Abbey Road Studios 3:42 - My Two Dads Nostalgia: Composing the Hit Theme Song (Featured in People) 6:31 - High School Foundations: How a Former Prison Warden Ignited His Acting Career 7:52 - Singing into 'Superstar': Landing the Epic Stage Role at Just 17 Years Old 8:47 - Conquering the Big Stages: Moving from Jesus Christ Superstar to Broadway's Grease 11:02 - The Ultimate Broadway Golden Rule: Why You Never, Ever Stop the Scene 13:55 - Stepping into Danny Zuko's Shoes: Replaced by Barry Bostwick in Broadway's 'Grease' 15:55 - The Call of Television: The Enduring Cult Status of B.J. and the Bear 16:22 - Throwing Him in the Rig: Earning a Class A Stunt License in 3 Days 19:31 - A Studio Showdown: When NBC Exec Fred Silverman Hesitated on a Chimp Co-Star 19:56 - My Best Man: The Day Sam the Chimpanzee Attended Greg’s Wedding 21:52 - The Art of Auditioning: Greg’s Core Lesson on Dropping the "I Need This" Attitude 27:12 - Chimp Chaos: The Day an Elephant & Tiger Ruined the Stunt Set (Featured in Yahoo & Parade) 29:48 - Trapped in a Mile of Eucalyptus Trees: The Domestic Actor Who Refused to Climb Down 31:52 - Backyard Barbecues: Greg's Post-Show Friendship and Cold Beers with Sam 34:15 - Turning Down Knight Rider: "First the Chimp, Now You Want Me to Talk to a Car?" 37:38 - Legendary Writers Rooms: Working with Chuck Lorre, Michael Jacobs & Bob Meyer 40:24 - Breaking into Variety TV: The Wild YouTube History of 'Pink Lady and Jeff' 44:18 - Search for Tomorrow Legacies: Honoring the Memory of the Great Tony Lo Bianco 47:16 - Stepping Into the 1990s Soap Landscape: Securing a Multi-Episode Arc on 'Melrose Place' 51:58 - Playing Cupid in Palm Springs: The Moment Greg Convinced Connie to Go Out with John Tesh 55:53 - The Cat's Milk Trap: The Secret Exploding Blood Rig That Turned Briana into an Actress 56:58 - Passing the Torch: Working with Grammy-Winning Son Jason Evigan 58:47 - Journeying with Captain Kirk: Launching the Sci-Fi Cult Classic 'TekWar' with William Shatner 1:02:47 - "Something I Never Wanted to Do": Stepping onto the Set of General Hospital 1:03:47 - Surviving the Scene: Why Daytime Soaps Refuse to Give Actors a Second Take 1:08:26 - Prompting the Art: Generating a Futuristic Jukebox Album Cover with AI Design 1:12:25 - Mixing at Tarzana Studios: Co-producing the Final Mix Tracks inside ProTools with Jason Evigan 1:15:44 - Breaking the Seal: The Secret Status of His Upcoming Memoir Project 1:16:13 - The Poison of Fear: Overcoming Stage Fright to Perform the Symphony Live 1:21:49 - Custom Architecture: A Rare Panoramic Recording Studio Tour 1:24:20 - Live Studio Session: Greg Performs "Tears Like Rain" LIVE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive Celebrity Conversations with your favorite icons:    / jimmasterstv   Follow Jim Masters on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimmasterstv Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmasterstv X: www.twitter.com/jimmasterstv ABOUT THE JIM MASTERS SHOW: Welcome to the official channel for The Jim Masters Show | Celebrity Conversations. Jim Masters brings you up-close, unscripted, deep-dive interviews with the biggest legends across television, film, theater, and music. Subscribe to never miss an exclusive masterclass or nostalgic trip down memory lane with entertainment's finest. #GregEvigan #MyTwoDads #BJandTheBear #thejimmastersshow #RoyalPhilharmonicOrchestra #AbbeyRoad #CelebrityConversations #ClassicTV #GregEviganInterview #80sNostalgia #SingerSongwriter #BehindTheScenes #PeopleMagazine #YahooEntertainment #ParadeMagazine