Goodbye Dolly (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Goodbye Dolly

  • Filmed: 214
  • Aired: 214
  • Original Air Date: 1967/03/06
  • Writer(s): Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs
  • Director: Lee Phillips

Plot Summary

Opie is asked to care for Dolly, the horse that pulled Walt Simpson's dairy truck. When she refuses to eat, Opie worries that it is his fault. Walt and Opie realize that Dolly is lonely for her old job, so Walt ties her to his new truck and continues to make rounds with her.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • Actor Tom Tully was in the classic movie "The Caine Mutiny". He was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role as "Comdr. DeVriess", the captain being replaced by Humphrey Bogart's character.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
  • Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
  • Sheldon Golomb - Arnold Bailey
  • Tom Tully - Walt Simpson
  • Charles Thompson - Dr. Roberts