Howard, the Comedian (TAGS Episode)
Episode Info
Howard, the Comedian
- Filmed: 216
- Aired: 216
- Original Air Date: 1967/03/20
- Writer(s): Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs
- Director: Lee Phillips
Plot Summary
Howard tries his hand at stand-up when he does a set on "Colonel Tim's Talent Time," a local amateur television showcase. He's a big hit, but he hurts his friends by including their names in his act. He is forgiven when the others realize Howard's fame has rubbed off on them--so they supply him with new material.
Odd Facts Known by Few
- Actor Dick Curtis was a regular performer on "The Ray Stevens Show" in the '70s.
Character List
- Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
- Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
- Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
- George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
- Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
- Hope Summers - Clara Edwards
- Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
- Dick Haynes - Colonel Tim
- Dick Curtis - Bill Hollenbeck
- Tol Avery - driver