When Lois and Clark reached the end of its respectable run, Dewey was still a name that made headlines. He became a symbol of what a talented creature could overcome species prejudice, limited vocal ability, incontinence. He was such a hero that he was one of the select few chosen to carry the Olympic flame on its journey to Atlanta in 1996.
Dewey describes the experience as "One of the most moving moments of my life; it was more powerful than I could hope to articulate".
On the heels of this personal triumph would come the pinnacle of his acting career . . .