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6. Some of the family members were named after Bill’s real life family

In 1964 Bill married Camille Olivia Hanks, and his onscreen wife’s maiden name was written as Hanks as well. Denise’s stepdaughter was named Olivia, his real life and onscreen mom were both named Anna, and grandpa Russell got his name from Bill’s real life brother.

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