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* When Ben Weaver is in the alley, he tries to peek into the courthouse by standing on a crate. Just as he pulls himself up using the bars on the window, you can see the entire wall move a little.
 
* When Ben Weaver is in the alley, he tries to peek into the courthouse by standing on a crate. Just as he pulls himself up using the bars on the window, you can see the entire wall move a little.
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* This is the only Christmas-themed episode in the entire run of the series.
  
 
== Character List ==
 
== Character List ==

Revision as of 11:58, 7 October 2008

Episode Info

The Christmas Story

  • Filmed: 11
  • Aired: 11
  • Original Air Date: 1960/12/19
  • Writer(s): David Adler
  • Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

Andy and Barney keep the spirit of Christmas alive for Sam Muggins and his family after the town Scrooge, Ben Weaver, demands Andy keep Muggins icarcerated for running a still. After being accidently inoculated with a little of the courthouse's Christmas spirit, Weaver comes around and manages to get himself arrested so he can bring gifts for all.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • This is the first appearance of the "Ben Weaver" character.
  • Ben Weaver says that he sells "spirits" in his store, but Mayberry is dry.
  • Sam Edwards, Margaret Kerry, and Joy Ellison play the Scoby family in a later episode of season one, No. 28, Andy Forecloses.
  • This is the first character played by Joy Ellison, who plays five characters in five episodes.
  • When Ben Weaver is in the alley, he tries to peek into the courthouse by standing on a crate. Just as he pulls himself up using the bars on the window, you can see the entire wall move a little.
  • This is the only Christmas-themed episode in the entire run of the series.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
  • Will Wright - Ben Weaver
  • Sam Edwards - Jim Muggins
  • Margaret Kerry - Bess Muggins
  • Joy Ellison - Ethie Muggins
  • Kelly Flynn - Billy Muggins