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Talk:Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T21:09:32Z

F.L. Stelth:

''Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".''

This information is not correct and needs to be modified. Freddy Fleet was in [[Mayberry_Band,_The_(TAGS_Episode)| The Mayberry Band]] episode and not Bobby. We need to correct the information on this page.

[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/01/two-chairs-no-waiting-172-the-fleets-come-to-mayberry-part-3/ Two Chairs No Waiting 172: The Fleets Come to Mayberry Part 3]

You may want to check out the above episode of the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast for more information on Freddy and Bobby Fleet.

[[User:Anewsome|Floyd Lawson]] ([[User talk:Anewsome|talk]]) 15:37, 29 December 2012 (EST)

I had no idea there were 2 Fleets. I'll fix it up later today.

Talk:Barney Fife

2012-12-29T20:23:11Z

F.L. Stelth:

Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Barney Fife was truly a terrible person? On most occasions he was pompous and his motivations were self-serving. He bullied when he could get away with it, and betrayed Andy more than once. Barney two-timed Thelma Lou, yet expected her to be faithful to him. The only thing at which Barney excelled was serving as the perfect example of the Dunning–Kruger effect. Most importantly, he was so completely incompetent that his actions put the general public in danger every day he worked. In spite of being allowed only one bullet, he had many accidental discharges. On more than one occasion he was disarmed by criminals he was supposed to guard. He frequently demonstrated cowardice and he routinely slept on the job. He displayed a pattern of disregarding direct orders and required rescuing because of his poor decisions. Eventually he relocated to Raleigh and continued this pattern of screwing everything up there. Without Andy's constant attention, Barney would have been dead before the end of season one. The only thing Andy really got out of their relationship was a daily chance to demonstrate Christian charity.

Talk:Barney Fife

2012-12-29T19:29:59Z

F.L. Stelth:

Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Barney Fife was truly a terrible person? On most occasions he was pompous and his motivations were self-serving. He bullied when he could get away with it, and betrayed Andy more than once. Barney two-timed Thelma Lou, yet expected her to be faithful to him. The only thing at which Barney excelled was serving as the perfect example of the Dunning–Kruger effect. Most importantly, he was so completely incompetent that his actions put the general public in danger every day he worked. In spite of being allowed only one bullet, he had many accidental discharges. He frequently demonstrated cowardice and he routinely slept on the job. Eventually he relocated to Raleigh and continued this pattern of screwing everything up there. Without Andy's constant attention, Barney would have been dead before the end of season one. The only thing Andy really got out of their relationship was a daily chance to demonstrate Christian charity.

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:09:38Z

F.L. Stelth:

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical Darling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling (later Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. The family played bluegrass music and appeared in six episodes. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

*Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985
*Briscoe played the jug

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:08:15Z

F.L. Stelth:

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical Darling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling (later Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

=Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985
Briscoe played the jug

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:07:57Z

F.L. Stelth:

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical Darling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling (later Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

=Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985
=Briscoe played the jug

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:06:51Z

F.L. Stelth:

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical Darling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling (later Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:06:15Z

F.L. Stelth:

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical Darling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling l(ater Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985

Briscoe Darling

2012-12-29T19:05:54Z

F.L. Stelth: Created page with "==Briscoe Darling== Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical "arling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling l(ater Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extr..."

==Briscoe Darling==

Briscoe Darling is the head of the musical "arling clan which consisted of a daughter, Charlene Darling l(ater Mrs. Dudley A. Wash) and four mute (or extremely quiet) sons. They were inconsistently named Oether (pronounced Othor), Jebbin, Ward, and Frankie. Andy referred to them as Mitch, Dean, Rodney, and Doug which were the real first names of the Dillards who portrayed the Darling boys. Since the boys were unable or unwilling to speak, Briscoe usually spoke on their behalf. Briscoe was played by Denver Pyle.

==Trivia==

Denver Pyle went on to play Jesse Duke (Uncle Jesse) on "The Dukes of Hazzard" 1979-1985

Talk:Barney Fife

2012-12-29T18:49:29Z

F.L. Stelth: Created page with "Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Barney Fife was truly a terrible person? On most occasions he was pompous and his motivations were self-serving. He bullied when he ..."

Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Barney Fife was truly a terrible person? On most occasions he was pompous and his motivations were self-serving. He bullied when he could get away with it, and betrayed Andy more than once. Barney two-timed Thelma Lou, yet expected her to be faithful to him. The only thing at which Barney excelled was serving as the perfect example of the Dunning–Kruger effect. Finally, he was so completely incompetent that his actions put the general public in danger every day he worked. Also, he routinely slept on the job. Eventually he relocated to Raleigh and continued this pattern of screwing everything up. Without Andy's constant attention, Barney would have been dead before the end of season one. The only thing Andy really got out of their relationship was a daily chance to demonstrate Christian charity.

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T16:01:07Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
|[[Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)]]
|Jack Prince
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song. He eventually sings two versions.
|[[A Singer in Town (TAGS Episode)]]
|Jesse Pearson
|-
|"Ol' Dan Tucker"
|Andy plays and sings along with Opie as the Darlings watch.
|?
|Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T15:59:58Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
|[[Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)]]
|Jack Prince
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song. He eventually sings two versions.
||"A Singer in Town"
|Jesse Pearson
|-
|"Ol' Dan Tucker"
|Andy plays and sings along with Opie as the Darlings watch.
|?
|Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T15:58:33Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
|| 83||83||[[Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)|Rafe Hollister Sings]]||1963/02/11
|Jack Prince
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song. He eventually sings two versions.
||"A Singer in Town"
|Jesse Pearson
|-
|"Ol' Dan Tucker"
|Andy plays and sings along with Opie as the Darlings watch.
|?
|Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Jim Lindsey

2012-12-29T15:55:30Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Trivia */

Jim is a virtuoso guitarist who joins "Bobby Fleet's Band with the Beat"(thanks to Andy). Jim was arrested by Andy a few times for disturbing the peace. James Best played Jim Lindsey.

==Trivia==

James Best went on to play his most famous role (Roscoe P. Coltrane) in "The Dukes of Hazzard" from 1979-1985.

Howard Sprague

2012-12-29T15:43:33Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Trivia */

=Howard Sprague=

Howard Sprague, the Mayberry county clerk, was played by [[Jack Dodson]] (1931-1994), and introduced in season six.

==About Howard==

Howard lived with his overbearing and clinging widowed mother, played by Mabel Albertson. (Mabel was the sister of Jack Albertson, of "Chico and the Man" fame. Jack also made a guest appearance on TAGS in the eighth season episode, "Aunt Bee's Cousin".)

Howard's mother tried to thwart any effort on his part to have a social life, on one occasion feigning illness and disrupting a double date with Andy. She also sought to have Howard blackballed from the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship, a local lodge. Eventually, she remarried and moved to Mt. Pilot, giving Howard a chance to assert his independence. He redid his house in a ludicrous attempt to be a mod and hip bachelor, hanging beaded curtains, buying abstract art, and littering his living room floor with throw pillows. His housewarming party was a crashing bore.

In season eight, Howard was given a love interest in Millie Hutchins, an employee at the local bakery. They were briefly engaged, breaking off the wedding when they realized that they were both too set in their ways.

Howard was a man of many talents: a member of the local barbershop quartet, a championship bowler, a successful and short-lived stand-up comedian, a volunteer Big Brother and the only person to land Ol' Sam, the legendary bass that lived in a local lake. He briefly moved to the island of St. Benedict in the South Seas in an attempt to become a beachcomber before returning to Mayberry, older and wiser.

Along with many of the other cast members from season eight, Howard made a smooth transition to life after Andy, with the spin-off series "Mayberry R.F.D."

==Trivia==

* Jack Dodson was the brother-in-law of well-known character actor Fritz Weaver.
* Jack reprised the role of Howard on "It's Garry Shandling's Show" in the 1990 episode, 'The Day Howard Moved In'.

==Catch Phrase(s)==
*

==External Links==

Jack Dodson's filmography can be found at IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0230284/

[[Category:The Andy Griffith Show Characters|Sprague, Howard]]

Howard Sprague

2012-12-29T15:43:13Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Trivia */

=Howard Sprague=

Howard Sprague, the Mayberry county clerk, was played by [[Jack Dodson]] (1931-1994), and introduced in season six.

==About Howard==

Howard lived with his overbearing and clinging widowed mother, played by Mabel Albertson. (Mabel was the sister of Jack Albertson, of "Chico and the Man" fame. Jack also made a guest appearance on TAGS in the eighth season episode, "Aunt Bee's Cousin".)

Howard's mother tried to thwart any effort on his part to have a social life, on one occasion feigning illness and disrupting a double date with Andy. She also sought to have Howard blackballed from the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship, a local lodge. Eventually, she remarried and moved to Mt. Pilot, giving Howard a chance to assert his independence. He redid his house in a ludicrous attempt to be a mod and hip bachelor, hanging beaded curtains, buying abstract art, and littering his living room floor with throw pillows. His housewarming party was a crashing bore.

In season eight, Howard was given a love interest in Millie Hutchins, an employee at the local bakery. They were briefly engaged, breaking off the wedding when they realized that they were both too set in their ways.

Howard was a man of many talents: a member of the local barbershop quartet, a championship bowler, a successful and short-lived stand-up comedian, a volunteer Big Brother and the only person to land Ol' Sam, the legendary bass that lived in a local lake. He briefly moved to the island of St. Benedict in the South Seas in an attempt to become a beachcomber before returning to Mayberry, older and wiser.

Along with many of the other cast members from season eight, Howard made a smooth transition to life after Andy, with the spin-off series "Mayberry R.F.D."

==Trivia==

* Jack Dodson was the brother-in-law of well-known character actor Fritz Weaver.
* Jack reprised the role of Howard on It's Garry Shandling's Show in the 1990 episode, 'The Day Howard Moved In'.

==Catch Phrase(s)==
*

==External Links==

Jack Dodson's filmography can be found at IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0230284/

[[Category:The Andy Griffith Show Characters|Sprague, Howard]]

Howard Sprague

2012-12-29T15:41:37Z

F.L. Stelth: /* About Howard */

=Howard Sprague=

Howard Sprague, the Mayberry county clerk, was played by [[Jack Dodson]] (1931-1994), and introduced in season six.

==About Howard==

Howard lived with his overbearing and clinging widowed mother, played by Mabel Albertson. (Mabel was the sister of Jack Albertson, of "Chico and the Man" fame. Jack also made a guest appearance on TAGS in the eighth season episode, "Aunt Bee's Cousin".)

Howard's mother tried to thwart any effort on his part to have a social life, on one occasion feigning illness and disrupting a double date with Andy. She also sought to have Howard blackballed from the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship, a local lodge. Eventually, she remarried and moved to Mt. Pilot, giving Howard a chance to assert his independence. He redid his house in a ludicrous attempt to be a mod and hip bachelor, hanging beaded curtains, buying abstract art, and littering his living room floor with throw pillows. His housewarming party was a crashing bore.

In season eight, Howard was given a love interest in Millie Hutchins, an employee at the local bakery. They were briefly engaged, breaking off the wedding when they realized that they were both too set in their ways.

Howard was a man of many talents: a member of the local barbershop quartet, a championship bowler, a successful and short-lived stand-up comedian, a volunteer Big Brother and the only person to land Ol' Sam, the legendary bass that lived in a local lake. He briefly moved to the island of St. Benedict in the South Seas in an attempt to become a beachcomber before returning to Mayberry, older and wiser.

Along with many of the other cast members from season eight, Howard made a smooth transition to life after Andy, with the spin-off series "Mayberry R.F.D."

==Trivia==

* Jack Dodson was the brother-in-law of well-known character actor Fritz Weaver.

==Catch Phrase(s)==
*

==External Links==

Jack Dodson's filmography can be found at IMDB.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0230284/

[[Category:The Andy Griffith Show Characters|Sprague, Howard]]

Jim Lindsey

2012-12-29T15:38:11Z

F.L. Stelth:

Jim is a virtuoso guitarist who joins "Bobby Fleet's Band with the Beat"(thanks to Andy). Jim was arrested by Andy a few times for disturbing the peace. James Best played Jim Lindsey.

==Trivia==

James best went on to play his most famous role (Roscoe P. Coltrane) in "The Dukes of Hazzard" from 1979-1985.

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T15:32:26Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
| "Rafe Hollister Sings"
|Jack Prince
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song. He eventually sings two versions.
||"A Singer in Town"
|Jesse Pearson
|-
|"Ol' Dan Tucker"
|Andy plays and sings along with Opie as the Darlings watch.
|?
|Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T05:51:32Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
| "Rafe Hollister Sings"
|Rafe Hollister
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song.
||"A Singer in Town"
|Keevy Hazelton
|
|
|
|
|-
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T05:51:13Z

F.L. Stelth:

The Andy Griffith Show is filled with music throughout the series. The Mayberry Historical Society is adding this project to gather information about that music. We hope you'll help us add information about song title, episode number(s), performer(s), related to each piece of music performed during the series' run.

{|border=2 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
!Song Title!!Description!!Episode Title!!Performer
|-
|Midnight Special
|Andy sings it with Jim Lindsey in the Taylor home.
|[[Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)]]
|Andy Griffith
|-
|"Look Down That Lonesome Road"
|Earthy Rafe Hollister sings at the musicale much to the mayor's chagrin
| "Rafe Hollister Sings"
|Rafe Hollister
|-
|"My Hometown"
|TV and singing star Keevy Hazelton just wants to rest while in Mayberry, but Aunt Bee and Clara want him to record their song.
||A Singer in Town
|Keevy Hazelton
|
|
|
|
|-
|}

[[Category:Trivia of Mayberry]]

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T02:40:59Z

F.L. Stelth:

Music from Mayberry

2012-12-29T02:37:45Z

F.L. Stelth:

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T01:48:25Z

F.L. Stelth:

Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby was played by Henry Slate

==About Bobby Fleet==

Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T01:48:11Z

F.L. Stelth:

=Bobby Fleet= is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby was played by Henry Slate

==About Bobby Fleet==

Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T00:43:28Z

F.L. Stelth:

Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby was played by Henry Slate

About Bobby Fleet

Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T00:42:50Z

F.L. Stelth:

Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby was played by Henry Slate

About Bobby Fleet
Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T00:41:23Z

F.L. Stelth:

Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Bobby Fleet

2012-12-29T00:41:04Z

F.L. Stelth: Created page with "Bobby Fleet Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of h..."

Bobby Fleet

Bobby Fleet is the bandleader of "Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat". Bobby and his band come through Mayberry from time to time. Andy seems to be a fan of his music. Bobby took on Jim Lindsey as his guitar player in the 1960 episode "The Guitar Player", and visits again in 1961's "The Guitar Player Returns". Bobby's final visit to Mayberry comes in 1962 in the episode "The Mayberry Band".

Character List

2012-12-29T00:32:48Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Characters Appearing in Mutiple Episodes */

==Complete Character Listing==
TAGSRWC has a fairly complete character database which is searchable. At this point there is no reason to recreate that entire listing here. Instead, visit either the [http://www.imayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/searchcastfile.htm Cast Member/Episode Database] or the [http://www.tagsrwc.com/cgi-bin/birthdays/birthdaydatabase.pl?birthdays.txt Mayberry Cast Birthday's] locations on the [http://www.imayberry.com iMayberry.com] and [http://www.tagsrwc.com TAGSRWC.com] websites for the character listings. We will be adding character and actor biographies here as Mayberry historians have time to add them. Below you will see the current listings. <br><br>

*[[:Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Characters]] is our current list of biographies and information about the '''characters''' on TAGS.
*[[:Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Actors]] is our listing of biographies and information about the '''actors''' on TAGS.

===Characters Appearing in Mutiple Episodes===
Below is a list of the number of episodes in which some of the '''main characters''' appeared.

<TABLE BORDER=1>
<TR>
<TD width=200>[[Andy Taylor]]</TD>
<TD>249</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Opie Taylor]]</TD>
<TD>200</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Aunt Bee Taylor]]</TD>
<TD>178</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Barney Fife]]</TD>
<TD>142</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Goober Pyle]]</TD>
<TD>84</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Floyd Lawson]]</TD>
<TD>80</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Helen Crump]]</TD>
<TD>66</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Howard Sprague]]</TD>
<TD>37</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Otis Campbell]]</TD>
<TD>30</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Clara Edwards]]</TD>
<TD>31</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Thelma Lou]]</TD>
<TD>26</TD>
</TR>
<TD>[[Mr. Schwamp]]</TD>
<TD>26</TD>
<TR>
<TD>[[Gomer Pyle]]</TD>
<TD>23</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Emmett Clark]]</TD>
<TD>16</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Jud|Burt]], [[Jud]]</TD>
<TD>13</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Ellie Walker]]</TD>
<TD>12</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Warren Ferguson]]</TD>
<TD>11</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Briscoe Darling]]</TD>
<TD>6</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Ernest T. Bass]]</TD>
<TD>5</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Charlene Darling]]</TD>
<TD>5</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[John Masters]]</TD>
<TD>5</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Leon]]</TD>
<TD>5</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Sam Jones]]</TD>
<TD>4</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Glenn Cripe]]</TD>
<TD>4</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Malcolm Merriweather]]</TD>
<TD>3</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Flora Malherbe]]</TD>
<TD>3</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Bobby Fleet]]</TD>

<TD>3</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Jim Lindsey]]</TD>
<TD>2</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD>[[Nellie]]</TD>
<TD>39</TD>
</TR>
*non-speaking role

</TABLE>

== Characters by the Same Actor ==
;Jean Carson: Daphne (3), Naomi Connors
;Ronnie Dapo: Arnold Winkler, boy with baseball, Pete
;Jack Dodson: Ed Jenkins, Howard Sprague (37)
;Sam Edwards: Sam Muggins, Lester Scoby, Fred, Tom Bedlow (2)
;Joy Ellison: Ethie Muggins, Mary Wiggins, Mary Scoby, Betsy, Iris
;Roy Engel: Jess Morgan, trumpeter, Luther, spectator, crowd member, Judd, conductor, Mr. Perkins
;Frank Ferguson: Wilber Pines, Sam Lindsey (2), Charlie Foley (2)
;Dabbs Greer: Councilman Dobbs, a store clerk, Naylor, Harry Sims
;Rance Howard: bus driver, chauffeur, treasury agent, party guest
;Rhonda Jeter: schoolgirl, Karen Burgess, crowd member, Ethel, Sharon McCall (2), Karen Porter, Sharon Porter
;Mary Lansing: Mrs. Mason, Mary, Mrs. Lukens, Mrs. Rodenbach (2), committeewoman, protester, 1st sporting goods shopper, party guest, Miss Primrose, Miss Roundtree, Dorothy, Martha Clark (3)
;Ruta Lee: Jean Boswell, Darlene Mason
;Bob McQuain: one of Jenkins' men, Bill, Sgt. Johnson, Jim Baker, Joe Waters, manicure customer, newlywed man, Ike Gordon, postal clerk, Fletch Roberts, lieutenant
;[[Allan Melvin]]: Clarence (Doc) Malloy, Detective Bardolli, Neal, Jake, recruiting sergeant, escaped prisoner, Fred Plummer, Clyde Plaunt
;[[Howard Morris]] : Ernest T. Bass (5), voice of Leonard Blush, George the TV repairman, voice of YLRB radio station
;Burt Mustin: Burt, Judd, Mr. Crowley
;[[Alberta Nelson]]: Nettie Albright, [[Flora Malherbe]] (3)
;Jay Novello: Sheldon Davis, Atty. Neil Bentley
;Maggie Petersen: Charlene Darling (5), Doris the secretary
;Jack Prince: Ben Sewell, Luke Reiner, rummage sale customer, Rafe Hollister (3)
;Reta Shaw : Big Maude Tyler, Eleanora Poultice
;Amzie Strickland: Miss Rosemary, Verlaine Campbell, Lila Simms, Myra Tucker (2)
;Charles P. Thompson: Asa Breeny (3), Asa Bascomb, Doctor Roberts (2)

== Unseen Characters Living in Mayberry ==
''These are "characters" that live in Mayberry that were mentioned. Please do not list every person ever mentioned but not seen on the show. For that type list, visit the [[Unseen Characters]] page.''

* Augusta Finch
* Buzzy Leonard
* Count Istvan Teleky
* Doc Andrews
* Frank (at the diner)
* Gale (Clara's son)
* Hodie Snitch
* Juanita
* Laura Lee Hobbs
* Leonard Blush
* Sam Becker's wife
* Sarah
* Hanna Lou Smith
* Merlin Grace
* Richie Bryer
* Tyla Lee
* Hogg Winslow & Daughter Hoggette
* Old Man Kelsey
* Jelsick Sturm
* Uncle Nat
* Lilly Becker
* Nat Pike
* Vicky Harms
* Matt Merlus

==Seen But Unnamed Characters Living in Mayberry==

There were many folks in Mayberry that were seen on the streets but we never got to know them. Check out [[Seen_But_Unnamed_Characters_Living_in_Mayberry|Seen But Unnamed Characters Living in Mayberry]] to see some of the unnamed folks that lived in our hometown.

== Notes ==
* Opie was in 38 episodes without Aunt Bee.
* Aunt Bee was in 18 episodes without Opie.
* [[Mr. Schwamp]] was in 26 episodes and no one knows the actor's real name.
* [[Tom Jacobs]] was the brother of Danny Thomas and a frequent "extra" on the set of TAGS.

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Characters]]

Ellie Comes to Town (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T16:12:44Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Ellie Comes to Town</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 6
*'''Aired:''' 4
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1960/10/24
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Don Weis

==Plot Summary==
The first outsider to move to town, Ellie May Walker, Ph.G(Pharmacy Gal), arrives to help her uncle at Walker's Drug Store. Before long she is faced with adapting to Mayberry ways after refusing to sell Emma Brand , the town hypochondriac, sugar pills.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* According to her diploma, Ellie graduated from Bernard College.
* Ellie's degree was Ph.G and this is an actual pharmacy degree. For example, the [http://www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu/history.html University of Mississippi] originally conferred two degrees: the bachelor or pharmacy (Ph.B.) and the graduate of pharmacy (Ph.G.). Both degrees were awarded to students who completed a two-year curriculum. Students who had four years experience in pharmacy practice were awarded the Ph.G. All students were required to complete 864 hours of lecture and 936 hours of laboratory work.
*Most pharmacists today hold a Pharm.D.
* One of three episodes in which the Mayberry patrol car had the tag number DC-269 rather than the usual license plate JL-327. ( [[Opie's Charity (TAGS Episode)|Opie's Charity]], [[Ellie Comes to Town (TAGS Episode)|Ellie Comes to Town]], [[Andy the Matchmaker (TAGS Episode)|Andy the Matchmaker]])
*This episode marks the first time Barney asks Andy to hold the book on him while he tries to recite something he says he has memorized. Of course Barney can't even remember the first word, much less the rest of it, and his tortured looks and mannerisms as he tries to remember make for a funny scene.
* The word "Enlargements" is misspelled on the shelving behind the register at Walker's Drugstore. The sign reads "ENLARGMENTS 24 HOUR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING". The second "E" is missing in "enlargements." The sign wasn't seen corrected until episode #14 [[The Horse Trader (TAGS Episode)|The Horse Trader]].
* Elinor Donahue played Betty ("Princess") Anderson from 1954 to 1960 on the classic sit-com "Father Knows Best" and played Felix's girlfriend, Miriam Welby, on "The Odd Couple" seasons 2-5.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
* Cheerio Meredith - Emma Brand

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Ellie Comes to Town (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T16:12:07Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Ellie Comes to Town</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 6
*'''Aired:''' 4
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1960/10/24
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Don Weis

==Plot Summary==
The first outsider to move to town, Ellie May Walker, Ph.G(Pharmacy Gal), arrives to help her uncle at Walker's Drug Store. Before long she is faced with adapting to Mayberry ways after refusing to sell Emma Brand , the town hypochondriac, sugar pills.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* According to her diploma, Ellie graduated from Bernard College.
* Ellie's degree was Ph.G and this is an actual pharmacy degree. For example, the [http://www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu/history.html University of Mississippi] originally conferred two degrees: the bachelor or pharmacy (Ph.B.) and the graduate of pharmacy (Ph.G.). Both degrees were awarded to students who completed a two-year curriculum. Students who had four years experience in pharmacy practice were awarded the Ph.G. All students were required to complete 864 hours of lecture and 936 hours of laboratory work.
*Most pharmacists today hold a Pharm.D.
* One of three episodes in which the Mayberry patrol car had the tag number DC-269 rather than the usual license plate JL-327. ( [[Opie's Charity (TAGS Episode)|Opie's Charity]], [[Ellie Comes to Town (TAGS Episode)|Ellie Comes to Town]], [[Andy the Matchmaker (TAGS Episode)|Andy the Matchmaker]])
*This episode marks the first time Barney asks Andy to hold the book on him while he tries to recite something he says he has memorized. Of course Barney can't even remember the first word, much less the rest of it, and his tortured looks and mannerisms as he tries to remember make for a funny scene.
* The word "Enlargements" is misspelled on the shelving behind the register at Walker's Drugstore. The sign reads "ENLARGMENTS 24 HOUR DEVELOPING AND PRINTING". The second "E" is missing in "enlargements." The sign wasn't seen corrected until episode #14 [[The Horse Trader (TAGS Episode)|The Horse Trader]].
* Elinor Donahue played Betty ("Princess") Anderson from 1954 to 1960 on the classic sit-com "Father Knows Best and was Felix's girlfriend, Miriam Welby, on "The Odd Couple" seasons 2-5.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
* Cheerio Meredith - Emma Brand

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

User:F.L. Stelth

2012-12-28T05:47:58Z

F.L. Stelth:

I've loved and watched Andy Griffith since I was a kid. I'm now 45 and still enjoy re-watching these episodes for the little nuances I never noticed: reactions between the actors, recurring themes or expressions, and subtle dialogue which seems to hint at inside jokes. For my money, The Andy Griffith Show is one of the best shows in the history of television.

Andy's Trip to Raleigh (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T05:43:34Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy's Trip to Raleigh</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 226
*'''Aired:''' 223
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1967/10/02
*'''Writer(s):''' Joe Bonaduce
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Andy drives to Raleigh to go over a deposition with lawyer Lee Drake who, he
is surprised to find, is a beautiful young lady. Conducting business poolside,
Andy gets a terrible sunburn and makes up a lie to cover himself with Helen
by telling her he got it changing a flat tire. He is caught in his lie when the
lovely attorney shows up in Mayberry.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actess Whitney Blake would be best known for playing "Mrs. B.", the mom, in the sitcom "Hazel" starring Shirley Booth. She and her husband, writer Allan Manings, co-created the popular sitcom "One Day at a Time" in 1975. The show's premise, centered around a single working mom and her kids, was inspired by Blake's experiences as a divorced mother in the 1950s. Ironically, Whitney's daughter, Meredith Baxter, later starred as a married sitcom mom in "Family Ties". Whitney also was in the very first episode of "Perry Mason" in 1957.
* This episode is written by "The Partridge Family" cast member Danny Bonaduce's father.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Paul Hartman - Emmett Clark
* Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Whitney Blake - Lee Drake
* undetermined - maid

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Opie Steps up in Class (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T05:42:37Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Opie Steps up in Class</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 225
*'''Aired:''' 224
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1967/10/09
*'''Writer(s):''' Joe Bonaduce
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Opie makes friends with the son of a wealthy family. When Andy attends a
father-son get together at the family's home, he catches himself doing just what
he told Opie not to do: put on airs.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Ivan Bonar was born on Halloween, in 1924.
* Actor Ward Ramsey was in the 1968 Elvis movie "Speedway".
* Actress Joyce Van Patten is the sister of actor Dick Van Patten. She has been in many television shows and movies, such as "Ben Casey", "Desperate Housewives", and "St. Elmo's Fire".
* This episode is written by "The Partridge Family" cast member Danny Bonaduce's father.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Paul Hartman - Emmett Clark
* Sandy Kenyon - George Hollander
* Joyce Van Patten - Laura Hollander
* Don Wyndham - Billy Hollander
* Ward Ramsey - Mr. Glendon
* Ivan Bonar - Mr. Breckenridge
* Monty Margetts - maid
* Thom Carney - chauffeur

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Howard and Millie (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T05:41:53Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Howard and Millie</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 233
*'''Aired:''' 231
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1967/11/27
*'''Writer(s):''' Joe Bonaduce
*'''Director:''' Peter Baldwin

==Plot Summary==
Howard and Millie decide to tie the knot and ask Andy and Helen to be best man
and maid of honor. The four travel to Millie's home in West Virginia for the
wedding, but by the time they arrive, the couple has second thoughts and the
wedding is called off.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Ida Mae Mackenzie was a contestant coordinator on the game show "High Rollers" in 1980.
* Actress Arlene Golonka appeared in 2 episodes of TAGS, both as "Millie Hutchins", but she appeared in 34 episodes of "Mayberry R.F.D." as "Millie Swanson".
* This episode is written by "The Partridge Family" cast member Danny Bonaduce's father.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Arlene Golonka - Millie Hutchins
* Elizabeth Harrower - Mrs. Hutchins
* Steve Pendleton - Mr. Hutchins
* Robert B. Williams - Millie's Uncle Phil
* Ida Mae Mackenzie - Millie's Aunt Hannah
* Carol Veazie - customer
* Roy Engel - conductor

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Wedding, The (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T05:40:42Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Wedding</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 246
*'''Aired:''' 245
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1968/03/04
*'''Writer(s):''' Joe Bonaduce
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Howard is finally free when his domineering mother remarries. Left with the
house, Howard goes wild, turning it into a swinging bachelor pad. He throws a
party, but only Goober, Emmett, Andy, and Helen attend.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* In 1958, actor Iggie Wolfington created the role of Marcellus Washburn, the accomplice and best friend of Harold Hill in original production of "The Music Man." He was nominated for a Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) Tony Award for his performance.
* Actress Teri Garr was the winner on a celebrity edition of "Weakest Link". She continues to work despite the fact that she is battling multiple sclerosis, first diagnosed in 1983.
* Mabel Albertson went on to play another overbearing tv mom to "Darrin Stevens'" character on "Bewitched".
* This episode is written by "The Partridge Family" cast member Danny Bonaduce's father.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Paul Hartman - Emmett Clark
* Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Mabel Albertson - Mrs. Sprague
* Iggie Wolfington - George Watkins
* Terri Garr - filling station customer

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Goober Goes to an Auto Show (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T05:39:10Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Goober Goes to an Auto Show</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 242
*'''Aired:''' 241
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1968/02/05
*'''Writer(s):''' Joe Bonaduce
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Goober meets an old friend who appears successful. Goober tells the friend lies
about his own wealth, but discovers his friend has lied also about the same
thing. Andy goads Goober into coming clean, but Goober thinks better of it and
leaves quietly, saving his friend from embarrassment.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Don Sturdy is better known as Howard Hesseman.
* In a scene near the end of the episode, Andy and Goober stop at the gas station and Andy gets a soft drink from the machine. In the background you can see a Coors beer truck pass behind Andy on the street. The odd thing is that in the 1960's Coors beer was not available anywhere east of the Mississippi River.
* Noam Pitlick won an Emmy Award for directing for the tv show "Barney Miller".
* Actor Jack Good was born in Greenford, Middlesex, England.
* This episode is written by "The Partridge Family" cast member Danny Bonaduce's father.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Noam Pitlik - Roy Swanson
* Jack Good - auto salesman
* Patty Regan - manicurist
* Freddy Roberto - waiter
* Don Sturdy - counterboy

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Howard's New Life (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-28T04:08:30Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Howard's New Life</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 235
*'''Aired:''' 234
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1967/12/18
*'''Writer(s):''' Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Howard throws caution to the wind, leaving Mayberry, and moves to a Caribbean
paradise. Renting a shack on the beach, he realizes that island life is not for
him and returns to rediscover his true pot of gold in his old hometown.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Sir Lancelot was actually born Lancelot Victor Edward Pinard, in Cumuto, Trinidad, West Indies. It wasn't until schooling took him to New York City in 1940 that he discovered a love of calypso music. In a profession where successful artists commonly took names like King Radio or Lord Invader, it was natural for someone named Lancelot to choose the stage name Sir Lancelot. With that name he wrote and performed calypso for movies, live theater, and radio beginning in the 1940's. On the side, he did some acting along the way.
* Actor Harry Dean Stanton was the best man at the wedding of TAGS alum Jack Nicholson. Prior to 1971, he was credited in films and on TV as Dean Stanton so as to avoid any confusion with character actor Harry Stanton. Both of these men appeared in a 1969 episode of "Petticoat Junction". Harry Dean fronts a band called "The Harry Dean Stanton Band" which regularly performs in the Los Angeles area. He sings and plays guitar. The band plays a mix of jazz, pop, and tex-mex styles. The band often plays in Hollywood at 'Jack's Sugar Shack'.
* The island to which Howard briefly moves is named "St. Benedict's".

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Paul Hartman - Emmett Clark
* Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Harry Dean Stanton - proprietor
* Don Keefer - Grover
* Sam Greene - Wes
* Sir Lancelot - realtor
* Mark Brown - Sebastian

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Wyatt Earp Rides Again (TAGS Episode)

2012-12-27T22:51:03Z

F.L. Stelth: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Wyatt Earp Rides Again</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 179
*'''Aired:''' 179
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1966/01/31
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson
*'''Director:''' Alan Rafkin

==Plot Summary==
A traveling huckster passes through Mayberry with a man he claims to be Clarence
Earp, the grandnephew of Wyatt Earp. Clarence puts on a show, living up to his
name by bullying everyone in his path. Then, when Andy realizes Opie is
impressed with the showman's belief that "a man who can fight is a man who is
right," he steps in and offends Clarence, who challenges him to a duel. Andy wins
by choosing a book as his weapon, proving Clarence is an imposter by checking
the Earp family tree.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Keith Thibodeaux, billed as "Richard Keith" in 7 TAGS episodes, started playing drums at the age of two. He began touring the United States at the age of three and ended up in Hollywood, California, auditioning for Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball's popular comedy "I Love Lucy". He landed the role of Little Ricky. While attending the University of Louisiana, Keith joined a mainstream rock band, "David and the Giants" as a drummer, singer, and songwriter. He left the band several years later but after Keith became a Christian, the band regrouped under the same name and went on to become one of the nation's top contemporary Christian bands. Keith and the band toured the world, recording more than a dozen albums before he left in 1989.
* Actor Pat Hingle is one of only two actors to appear in all of the first four Batman movies. The other was actor Michael Gough who played "Alfred". In his last appearance as "Commissioner Gordon" in the Batman series, he worked with Uma Thurman, whose first husband, Gary Oldman, succeeded him in the role in "Batman Begins".
* In this episode the character of Fred Gibson acts like an adopted father towards Clarence Earp, yet in reality Pat Hingle was only two years older than Richard Jury.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Jack Burns - Warren Ferguson
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Pat Hingle - Fred Gibson
* Richard Jury - Clarence Earp Dempsey
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]