The phrase seems to have begun with the comedian Eddie Lawrence & his 1956 routine The Old Philosopher.
The Old Philosopher didn't always say: "What's the matter Bunky?" but sometimes used "... Cousin?" or "... Friend?" instead.
In 1960, the Des Moines Rug Cleaning Co. used Eddie's Old Philosopher in a radio commercial.
Bunky Green was born on April 23, 1935.
Bunky Stewart died on 2007-10-03.
Bunky Stewart was born on 1931-01-07.
Bunky Henry was born on 1944-02-08.
Bunky Green is 76 years old (birthdate: April 23, 1935).
Bunky Stewart died October 3, 2007, in Wilmington, NC, USA.
Bunky Stewart was born January 7, 1931, in Jasper, NC, USA.
Matter
Bunky Stewart is 6 feet tall. He weighs 154 pounds. He bats left and throws left.
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It means "What's Up?". also Whats wrong, or whats the matter
Mark Bunker goes by Bunky.