Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army

  • Filmed: 99
  • Aired: 98
  • Original Air Date: 1963/10/14
  • Writer(s): Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
  • Director: Dick Crenna

Plot Summary

Ernest T. wants to join the army to get a uniform that he can wear back to the hills to impress his lovely Romenna. When he is refused induction Ernest goes on a window-breaking rampage. Andy and Barney haul him in, but the jail can't hold him. After Ernest T. tells Andy his reason for coming to town, Andy settles the whole matter by giving him one of Barney's whiplash cord uniforms to take home.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • None at this time.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Howard Morris - Ernest T. Bass
  • Allan Melvin - Recruiting Sergeant
  • Paul Smith - army doctor
  • Alice Backes - Olive
  • Tom Myers - recruit
  • David Lipp as undetermined
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