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Howard's Main Event (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-20T03:50:27Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Howard's Main Event</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 222
*'''Aired:''' 225
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1967/10/16
*'''Writer(s):''' Robert C. Dennis and Earl Barret
*'''Director:''' Lee Phillips

==Plot Summary==
Howard falls for Millie Hutchins, the new woman at the bakery. He summons up the
courage to ask her out, and he is rewarded with a wonderful evening. A
relationship blossoms, and Howard is estatic--until he finds out Millie's old
boyfriend is none other than Clyde Plaunt.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Wayne Heffley would later team with Andy Griffith again. He appeared in an episode of "Matlock" entitled "The Stripper". Heffley also appeared in two 1967 episodes of ''Gomer Pyle: USMC'' - as a Marine sergeant in "Gomer the Recruiter" & as Corporal Crowder in "Gomer, the Privileged Character".
* 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".
* In a rare reference to past episodic instances, Andy refers to the events of "Opie and the Bully" from the show's second season, when encouraging Howard to not back down from Clyde.
* The movie showing at the Mayberry Grand during this episode is ''Two In Love'' starring Ed Olson and Viola Kern. The movie is showing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights.
* Unseen Mayberry citizens: Gloria, whom Goober is currently seeing; Mr. and Mrs. Finney who live outside of town. They apparently do not like each other very much.
* Mayberry businesses seen include Spencer's Pipes & Tobacco & Meyer's Real Estate.
* Barney's suggestion of a softball team ("A Wife For Andy") apparently came to fruition as Goober notes that he sometimes dates women who are members of the Mayberry Softball Team.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
* Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Arlene Golonka - Millie Hutchins
* Allan Melvin - Clyde Plaunt
* Wayne Heffley - Harry

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Howard's Main Event (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-20T03:35:41Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

Character List

2022-01-17T01:36:32Z

Kris Butts: /* Unseen Characters Living in Mayberry */

==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>204</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>2</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>[[Jim Lindsey]]</TD>
<TD>2</TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD>[[Nellie]]*</TD>
<TD>39</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
: * indicates non-speaking role

== Characters by the Same Actor ==
;David Alan Bailey: Trey Bowden ([[Andy and Opie's Pal (TAGS Episode)|1]], [[A Deal is a Deal (TAGS Episode)|2]], [[Back to Nature (TAGS Episode)|3]]), [[Opie's First Love (TAGS Episode)|Fred Simpson]] (1)
;Jean Carson: Daphne (3), Naomi Connors
;Lewis Charles: [[Big House, The (TAGS Episode)|convict]], [[A Deal is a Deal (TAGS Episode)|salve dealer]], [[Opie and the Carnival (TAGS Episode)|Pete]]
;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
;Ronda Jeter: schoolgirl, Karen Burgess, crowd member, Ethel, Sharon McCall (2), Karen Porter, Sharon Porter
;Dave Ketchum: [[Floyd's_Barbershop_(TAGS_Episode)|Harry Walker]], [[Goober the Executive (TAGS Episode)|Fred Michaels]]
;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 Peterson: Charlene Darling (5), Doris the secretary
;George Petrie: [[Crime-free Mayberry (TAGS Episode)|Joe Layton]], [[A Deal is a Deal (TAGS Episode)|Lenny]]
;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
* Mary Pleasance
* Dixie Bell Edwards
* 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]]

Otis Sues the County (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-17T01:34:43Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Otis Sues the County</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 141
*'''Aired:''' 142
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1964/12/28
*'''Writer(s):''' Bob Ross
*'''Director:''' Howard Morris

==Plot Summary==
Otis falls while leaving the cell, and a lawyer is able to convince him to sue
the county for damages. The matter ends when Otis remembers that the whole
thing happened because he tripped over his own suit coat.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Bartlett Robinson appeared in the classic "Twilight Zone" episode "To Serve Man".
* Unseen Mayberry citizens: Mary Pleasance who works at the bank and is a Notary Public; & her friend Dixie Bell Edwards, with whom Mary is gone to hunt black bear at Great Dismal Swap during this episode.
* Jay Novello plays Mt. Pilot attorney Neil Bentley. Novello earlier appeared in Mayberry as Sheldon Davis/Thomas A. Moody in "Guest of Honor". He appeared in two episodes of ''Gomer Pyle USMC'' - as Dr. Purdy in "Sue The Pants Off 'Em" and as Sam Wiggins in "The Short Voyage Home". He appeared as Mayor Lugatto in 7 episodes of ''Mchale's Navy''.
*We learn that Floyd has a sister who lives out of town.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Jay Novello - Neil Bentley
* Bartlett Robinson - Mr. Roberts
* undetermined - Mr. Schwamp

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Otis Sues the County (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-17T01:33:44Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Otis Sues the County</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 141
*'''Aired:''' 142
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1964/12/28
*'''Writer(s):''' Bob Ross
*'''Director:''' Howard Morris

==Plot Summary==
Otis falls while leaving the cell, and a lawyer is able to convince him to sue
the county for damages. The matter ends when Otis remembers that the whole
thing happened because he tripped over his own suit coat.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Bartlett Robinson appeared in the classic "Twilight Zone" episode "To Serve Man".
* Unseen Mayberry citizens: Mary Pleasance who works at the bank and is a Notary Public; her friend Dixie Bell Edwards, with whom Mary is gone to hunt black bear at Great Dismal Swap during this episode.
* Jay Novello plays Mt. Pilot attorney Neil Bentley. Novello earlier appeared in Mayberry as Sheldon Davis/Thomas A. Moody in "Guest of Honor". He appeared in two episodes of ''Gomer Pyle USMC'' - as Dr. Purdy in "Sue The Pants Off 'Em" and as Sam Wiggins in "The Short Voyage Home". He appeared as Mayor Lugatto in 7 episodes of ''Mchale's Navy''.
*We learn that Floyd has a sister who lives out of town.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Jay Novello - Neil Bentley
* Bartlett Robinson - Mr. Roberts
* undetermined - Mr. Schwamp

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Lawman Barney (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-09T05:49:49Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Lawman Barney</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 73
*'''Aired:''' 70
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/11/12
*'''Writer(s):''' Aaron Ruben
*'''Director:''' Aaron Ruben

==Plot Summary==
A couple of truck farmers defy Barney when he asks them to pack up their produce and go
elsewhere. Andy makes matters worse by telling them that Barney, better known as
Crazy Gun Fife, is a coldhearted killer. The truck farmers fall for it at first,
but return after learning the truth at the gas station. Barney is forced to face
them on his own. He musters the courage and learns that the uniform he wears
represents more than just one man.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* In this episode, both Barney (time 0:52) and later Andy (time 6:10) arrive to speak with the truck farmers and ask them to leave. In both cases, the Mayberry squad car is parked by its driver (Barney then Andy) at an angle to the road but when they get out of the car it is parked parallel to the road.

*After speaking with the truck farmers, Andy returns to the courthouse. As he enters the courthouse door you can see the squad car through the open door (time 10:20). Take careful note and you will see that it is not a "real" car but is a flat, possibly wooden, painted version of the squad car.

*When Barney goes back to confront the truck farmers (time 11:53) the car is parked again at an angle then straightens. If you look very closely in the scene behind the two farmers who are watching Barney from behind their truck you will see a building in the far background. In front of that building you will see a man (time 12:10 it begins and repeats several times before time 12:31) who appears to be working with something on the ground.

*Nectarine Crush and Huckleberry Smash are two of the flavors of pop offered at Wally's Service Station.

*Norman Leavitt appears as Wally. Leavitt also played Wally in "Man In A Hurry". He appeared as Cal in "The Manhunt"; Gil in "Andy The Marriage Counselor"; and town councilman Ralph in "The Mayberry Band". He would go on to appear in 7 episodes of ''Mayberry RFD'', most often as mailman Mr. Felton.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Allan Melvin - Neil
* Orville Sherman - Matt
* Norman Leavitt - Wally
* Bob McQuain - Joe Waters

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Barney and the Governor (TAGS Episode)

2022-01-09T00:11:45Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Barney and the Governor</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 76
*'''Aired:''' 78
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/01/07
*'''Writer(s):''' Bill Freedman and Henry Sharp
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Barney is goaded into ticketing the governor's car and mistakenly believes Andy
is setting him up for a dressing-down by the governor. In fact, the governor is
coming to Mayberry to give him a personal commendation for performing a job
without showing favoritism. In the midst of all the action, Otis secretly spikes
the water tank, giving both Barney and Mayor Stoner a surprise snootful.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* The license plate on the Governor's car appears to have been
"retouched", possibly by making "California" look like "North Carolina"
* Actor Carl Benton Reid played "Larry Slade" in the original Broadway production of Eugene O' Neill's "The Iceman Cometh", in 1946.
* Democrat Terry Sanford was the real Governor of North Carolina during the airing of this episode.
* Odd historical coincidence in that this episode opens with the Governor's car parked outside the US Post Office in Mayberry. The night the episode aired, January 7, 1963, is the date the US Postal Service increased the price of first class stamps from 4-cents to 5-cents, the first cost increase for mailing a letter since 1958.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Burt Mustin - Judd
* Joe Hamilton - Chester
* Bob McQuain - postal clerk
* Carl Benton Reid - Governor
* Rance Howard - chauffeur

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

New Housekeeper, The (TAGS Episode)

2021-12-30T04:45:55Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The New Housekeeper</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 1
*'''Aired:''' 1
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1960/10/03
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Sheldon Leonard

== Plot summary ==

In the premiere, Andy asks Aunt Bee to come to Mayberry and help raise his son, Opie, after Rose, their old housekeeper, gets married. Opie refuses to accept Aunt Bee because she does things differently than Rose. Just as Aunt Bee is about to leave the Taylor home, Opie stops her because he realizes that she needs him.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Opie mentions his dog Gulliver. As a boy, Ron Howard had a dog named Gulliver.
* During a scene up in Opie's bedroom, about fifteen minutes into the episode, the moving shadow of a boom microphone is visible for several seconds on the wall next to the bed as Andy enters and lies across the bed. Later, as Andy gets up and walks to a table, the shadow reappears moving up and onto the back wall and top of the door and settles near the center of the door.
*At about 5:40 into this episode, Andy and Barney call each other cousins. This is the first of three times; the other two references are also first season episodes [[Manhunt, The (TAGS Episode)|The Manhunt]] and [[Runaway Kid (TAGS Episode)|Runaway Kid]]. Their relationship was never mentioned in later seasons.
* The role of "Wilber Pines", Rose's fiance, was played by Frank Ferguson, who would later in the first season play the role of "Sam Lindsey" in two episodes ([[Ellie_for_Council_(TAGS_Episode)|Ellie for Council]] and [[Beauty_Contest,_The_(TAGS_Episode)|The Beauty Contest]]), and in later years would play "Charlie Foley", the kind-hearted butcher who would offer to store Aunt Bee's meat from Diamond Jim's free of charge ([[Bargain_Day_(TAGS_Episode)|Bargain Day]]) and would later get punched in the nose by Floyd ([[The_Case_of_the_Punch_in_the_Nose_(TAGS_Episode)|The Case of the Punch in the Nose]]).
* Actress Mary Treen also portrayed the part of Sam's wife in the TAGS episode, [[Ellie_for_Council_(TAGS_Episode)|Ellie For Council]].
* It has been erroneously reported over the years that a publicity photo of a young Frances Bavier is seen on the wall of the Taylor living room as Andy walks from the kitchen to the front door. It will be seen in several first season episodes. As pointed out by Randy Turner in his fantastic collection of essays, ''Mayberry Firsts'', the picture is in fact a print of the painting ''Child With An Apple'' by the French artist of the 18th century Jean-Baptiste Greuze.

== More Information ==
* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2008/03/burke-on-mayberry-03-the-new-housekeeper/ Burke on Mayberry #3: The New Housekeeper]

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Cheerio Meredith - Emma Brand
* Frank Ferguson - Wilbur Pines
* Mary Treen - Rose

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

A Deal is a Deal (TAGS Episode)

2020-09-28T18:03:07Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>A Deal is a Deal</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 122
*'''Aired:''' 121
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1964/04/06
*'''Writer(s):''' John Whedon
*'''Director:''' Jeffrey Hayden

==Plot Summary==
Opie and his pals get suckered into selling useless salve in order to win a
pony. When one of the boys gives up and sends his salve back, he gets a letter
from the Miracle Salve Company advising that he has been blacklisted. Barney and
Gomer head to Mount Pilot to "fight fire with fire." Disguised as Dr. Pendyke,
D.V.M. Barney fools the two Miracle Salve cons into buying all their salve back
by convincing them it is a miracle cure for the mange. The plan backfires when a
truckload of it arrives at the Taylors' front door addressed to Opie Taylor Sr.,
the name Gomer used as an alias.

== 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 George Petrie died on his 85th birthday, in 1997.
* The following firms are also housed in the Mt. Pilot office building of the Miracle Salve Company, which is in room 106: Lonas, Hill, and Davison Attorneys (108); Ideal Construction Company (110); and, R. Auda Enterprises, Inc. (112).

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Jim Nabors - Gomer Pyle
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* George Petrie - Lenny
* Lewis Charles - salve dealer
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
* Dennis Rush - Howie Pruitt
* David A. Bailey Trey Bowden

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Man in the Middle (TAGS Episode)

2020-09-23T16:25:48Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Man in the Middle</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 134
*'''Aired:''' 134
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1964/11/02
*'''Writer(s):''' Gus Adrian and David Evans
*'''Director:''' Alan Rafkin

==Plot Summary==
Barney and Thel break up and it appears for good. In an effort to console
Barney, Andy gets in hot water when Barney misrepresents his words to Thel. The
harder they try to work things out, the worse it gets.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Writer David Evans later wrote an episode of "Love, American Style".
* "The Monster From Out Of Town" is the movie showing at the Mayberry Grand during this episode.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Opie and His Merry Men (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-18T17:52:54Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Opie and His Merry Men</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 108
*'''Aired:''' 107
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/12/30
*'''Writer(s):''' John Whedon
*'''Director:''' Dick Crenna

==Plot Summary==
Opie plays Robin Hood to his own Sherwood Forest gang and gets involved in
stealing from the "rich" Mayberry citizens in order to feed the "poor" hobo whom
the gang meets in the woods. Andy goes out to meet their new friend in order to
prove to Opie and the others that Andy is a good sheriff and that the hobo has
been taking advantage of the kids' good intentions.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Douglas Fowley later appeared in an episode of "Gomer Pyle" entitled "Gomer And The Father Figure" and the the "Mayberry R.F.D." episode "The New Well". But his most famous role was as Roscoe Dexter in the 1952 classic "Singin' In The Rain".
* 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.
* The kids play in Crouch's Woods, near the lake.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Douglas Fowley - Wary Willy the hobo
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
* Dennis Rush - Howie Pruitt
* Joey Scott - Ralph Porter

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Up in Barney's Room (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-18T17:51:23Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Up in Barney's Room</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 104
*'''Aired:''' 105
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/12/02
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Jeffrey Hayden

==Plot Summary==
Barney is evicted from his room at Mrs. Mendelbright's boardinghouse after being
caught violating her rules regarding cooking and high-wattage bulbs. With
nowhere else to go, he moves in temporarily to the back room of the courthouse.
When he goes back to beg for his room, he learns that Mrs. Mendlebright is about
to sell her home in order to pool assets with her new boyfriend, Mr. Fields,
whom she plans to marry. Something about the whole deal doesn't smell right to
Barney. Andy finds out Mr. Fields is a con man, and he and Barney save Mrs.
Mendelbright from financial ruin.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Enid Markey had a television and film career that spanned from 1911 to 1968. She would later appear in an episode of "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." as Grandma Pyle.
* Actor J. Pat O'Malley would later be a semi-regular on "My Favorite Martian", appearing in 7 apisodes.
* A Gregory Peck movie is playing in Mayberry during this episode. Peck's only 1963 theatrical release was ''Captain Newman, M.D.'' in which he co-starred with Tony Curtis. The film also featured Angie Dickinson, Eddie Albert, Robert Duvall, Dick Sargent, and Bobby Darin.

==More Information==

* Two Chairs No Waiting 522: [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2019/03/tcnw-522-mrs-mendlebright/ Mrs. Mendlebright] - Podcast episode dealing with both Mrs. Mendlebright and Mr. Fields.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Enid Markey - Mrs. Mendlebright
* J. Pat O'Malley - Oscar Fields

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

A Date For Gomer (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-13T17:05:10Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>A Date for Gomer</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 105
*'''Aired:''' 104
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/11/25
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Dick Crenna

==Plot Summary==
The big Chamber of Commerce dance is approaching, and Thelma Lou refuses to go
with Barney unless he gets a date for her cousin Mary Grace Gossage, who is
visiting from out of town. Both Andy and Barney are about to give up when Gomer
appears. Just when all seems right, Gomer jumps up and leaves Mary Grace. After
the entire evening is ruined, the four return to Thel's to find Mary Grace and
Gomer dancing and having the time of their lives. Gomer had just gone off to
find her a corsage.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Mary Grace Canfield would play the role of "Ralph" in 20 episodes of "Green Acres" and reprise the role in "The Return To Green Acres".
* Murphy's House of the Nine Flavors is a Mayberry ice-cream parlor. They offer West Indian Licorice Mocha Delight for $0.40.
* Norman's Groceteria is another Mayberry business. Mrs. Speers works there.
* Unseen Mayberrian's mentioned in this episode include Al Becker, Old Mr. Perkins, Nate Bushy, Luke Taft (he likes to hit the sauce), and Gomer's friend, Skinny Griffin.
* Thelma Lou's house number is 830.
* Andy references Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Bellamy, best known for 1937's ''The Awful Truth''.
* This episode aired the evening of Monday, November 25, 1963. State funeral services for President John F. Kennedy were held in Washington, DC earlier in the day. The president was assassinated the previous Friday in Dallas, Texas.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Jim Nabors - Gomer Pyle
* Mary Grace Canfield - Mary Grace Gossage

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

A Date For Gomer (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-13T17:02:06Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>A Date for Gomer</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 105
*'''Aired:''' 104
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/11/25
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Dick Crenna

==Plot Summary==
The big Chamber of Commerce dance is approaching, and Thelma Lou refuses to go
with Barney unless he gets a date for her cousin Mary Grace Gossage, who is
visiting from out of town. Both Andy and Barney are about to give up when Gomer
appears. Just when all seems right, Gomer jumps up and leaves Mary Grace. After
the entire evening is ruined, the four return to Thel's to find Mary Grace and
Gomer dancing and having the time of their lives. Gomer had just gone off to
find her a corsage.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Mary Grace Canfield would play the role of "Ralph" in 20 episodes of "Green Acres" and reprise the role in "The Return To Green Acres".
* Murphy's House of the Nine Flavors is a Mayberry ice-cream parlor. They offer West Indian Licorice Mocha Delight for $0.40.
* Norman's Groceteria is another Mayberry business. Mrs. Speers works there.
* Unseen Mayberrian's mentioned in this episode include Al Becker, Old Mr. Perkins, Nate Bushy, Luke Taft (he likes to hit the sauce), and Gomer's friend, Skinny Griffin.
* Thelma Lou's house number is 830.
* Andy references Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Bellamy, best known for 1937's ''The Awful Truth''.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Jim Nabors - Gomer Pyle
* Mary Grace Canfield - Mary Grace Gossage

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

A Black Day for Mayberry (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-13T16:33:09Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>A Black Day for Mayberry</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 102
*'''Aired:''' 102
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/11/11
*'''Writer(s):''' John Whedon
*'''Director:''' Jeffrey Hayden

== Plot Summary ==
A top-secret gold shipment from the Denver Mint to Fort Knox is scheduled to
make a stop in Mayberry, and only Andy and Barney know about it. It turns out
Barney can't keep a secret and everybody in town knows about the gold. The top
secret shipment is greeted with a carnival-like reception and Barney almost
blows another secret when he discovers the gold is gone. What Barney did not
know was that, at the last minute, the real shipment was diverted and the truck
was a decoy.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This episode features a continuity error. When Gomer puts gas into the gold truck through the gun port, some of it splashes on Barney's pants leg. Less than a minute later, Barney leans down to examine a box with the "gold" in it and his pants are perfectly dry.
* This episode features the only appearance of Regis, played by Doodles Weaver, uncle of actress Sigourney Weaver. Doodles appeared in season two's "Aunt Bee's Brief Encounter" as George Bricker, the postman.
* Notice when Opie first comes into the courthouse, the two men are different actors then originally (Rance Howard has been replaced). I'm assuming that they needed a shot of Opie entering and Rance was not available.

* Additional continuity errors in this episode include: Barney dons a raincoat and hat to "go undercover" in advance of the gold truck's arrival, the coat has differing amounts of water from scene to scene. He enters the hotel dry, then becomes wet when reading Asa's paper, then dry then wet. Additionally, before Opie enters "the waiting room" (courthouse) the two "T Men", including Rance, remove their hats, as Opie passes them, their hats are on, the next shot pans to them and the hats are off again. Perhaps replaced onto the heads on purpose to conceal the fact the actors have been substituted.
* As far as I can remember, this is the only one of all 249 shows where all three Howard "men" are present in the same episode: Rance, Ronny, and Clint.
* Barney is looking through the phone book while the agents are waiting. The phone book is actually for, "Dobson, Mt Airy, Pilot Mountain" which is from Andy's hometown area in Surry County North Carolina.
* The sign at Wally's indicates the filling station offers "Gas, oil, lubrication, tires, accessories, car repairs, candy, gum, cold drinks". They are open from 7am - 7pm.

== More Information ==

* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/08/two-chairs-no-waiting-201-a-black-day-for-mayberry/ Two Chairs No Waiting 201: A Black Day for Mayberry] is a podcast episode completely about A Black Day for Mayberry.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Jim Nabors - Gomer Pyle
* Rance Howard - treasury agent
* Clint Howard - Leon
* Ken Lynch - FBI agent
* Joe Hamilton - spectator
* Roy Engel - spectator
* Charles P. Thompson - Asa
* Doodles Weaver - Regis
* Phil Arnold - hot dog vendor
* Alex Barringer - young boy on street
* Leslie Barringer - young boy on street
* Ronda Jeter - crowd member

== Q & A ==

'''Q.''' Regis uses the phrase "worshipers of Mammon". Anyone know the history of that reference?

:'''A.''' It is a reference to the Bible Matthew 6:24 (KJV) - No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Mammon is defined as "riches or wealth regarded as a source of evil or corruption."

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Mountain Wedding (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-13T16:30:59Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Mountain Wedding</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 94
*'''Aired:''' 94
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/04/29
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Andy and Barney visit the Darlings to rid them of Ernest T. Bass, who has his
mind set on marrying daughter Charlene. In this debut for Ernest T, Barney ends
up being the bride.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* First appearance of [[Ernest T. Bass]].
* Andy joins the Darlings in singing "Dooley" at the Darling cabin.
* To serenade Charlene Darling, Ernest T. Bass recites "Aunt Maria" accompanying himself on a can with a screw on lid.
*Ernest T. offers to sing "Eatin’ Goober Peas" a tune favored by southern Civil War soldiers, but Charlene declines.
* The Darlings sing "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" at the opening of Wedding scene.
* Actor Dub Taylor, who played the preacher in this episode, also appeared in "High Noon In Mayberry" and and "the Guitar Player". His last appearance in the series was as "Ben Beecham" in the season 8 episode "Emmett's Brother-In-Law".
* The ad being painted on the window of the Market reads, "Collard Greens - 10c - Turnips Free with 10 lbs of Hogback"

== More Information ==
* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/11/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-mountain-wedding/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: Mountain Wedding]
: - Podcast about Mountain Wedding from a Christian point of view.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Denver Pyle - Briscoe Darling
* Margaret Ann Peterson - Charlene Darling
* The Dillards - The Darling boys
* Hoke Howell - Dudley A. Wash
* [[Howard Morris]] - Ernest T. Bass
* Dub Taylor - circuit preacher

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Rivals, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-02T14:35:47Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Rivals</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 91
*'''Aired:''' 91
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/04/08
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
When Opie can't do anything to catch the eye of little Karen Burgess, Thel steps
in to cheer him up and ends up the object of Opie's affections. Barney suddely
finds he's the third wheel and demands Andy have a talk with the boy. Andy
drives the point home, and Opie dumps Thel for Karen.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* On the date this episode first aired, singer Julian Lennon was born.
* The 35th Academy Awards were handed out the night this episode aired. ''Lawrence of Arabia'' won Best Picture; Gregory Peck was Best Actor for playing Atticus Finch in ''To Kill A Mockingbird''; Anne Bancroft won Best Actress for her role as Anne Sullivan in ''The Miracle Worker''.
* Opie's bedtime is 8:30 pm.
* Unseen character Mr. McGinnis is mentioned. Andy suggests that Opie go climb his apple trees.
* Unseen character Mrs. Purvis calls Andy to rescue her cat.
* Barney is 35 years old in this episode.
* During this episode, a "cowboy picture" is showing at the Mayberry Grand.

== More Information ==
*[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2015/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-the-rivals/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: The Rivals]

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Ronda Jeter - Karen Burgess

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Rivals, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-02T14:33:20Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Rivals</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 91
*'''Aired:''' 91
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/04/08
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
When Opie can't do anything to catch the eye of little Karen Burgess, Thel steps
in to cheer him up and ends up the object of Opie's affections. Barney suddely
finds he's the third wheel and demands Andy have a talk with the boy. Andy
drives the point home, and Opie dumps Thel for Karen.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* On the date this episode first aired, singer Julian Lennon was born.
* The 35th Academy Awards were handed out the night this episode aired. ''Lawrence of Arabia'' won Best Picture; Gregory Peck was Best Actor for playing Atticus Finch in ''To Kill A Mockingbird''; Anne Bancroft won Best Actress for her role as Anne Sullivan in ''The Miracle Worker''.

== More Information ==
*[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2015/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-the-rivals/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: The Rivals]

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Ronda Jeter - Karen Burgess

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Andy's English Valet (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-02T14:29:32Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy's English Valet</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 89
*'''Aired:''' 89
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/03/25
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
A gentleman's gentleman, Malcolm Merriweather, passes through Mayberry on his
American tour. Entering town with a bang, he manages to cause a truck accident
and is forced to work off the damages as Andy's personal valet.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Bernard Fox was in both the 1997 movie "Titanic" and the earlier version of the tragedy, 1958's "A Night to Remember". In the latter, he actually got to deliver the immortal line, "Iceberg ahead, sir!". He also appeared as Dr. Bombay (a witch doctor) on "Bewitched", repeated the role on the sequel "Tabitha", and again on "Passions".
* "Afters" is British slang for dessert, since it comes after the meal.
* "Bubble and squeak" is British slang for a traditional English meal made of fried vegetables left over from a roast dinner. The usual ingredients include potatoes, cabbage, carrots and peas. The name comes from the sound the food makes as it cooks.
* "Bangers and mash" is British slang for mashed potatoes and link sausages, which resemble firecrackers, or, in British slang, "bangers," for the noise they make when they explode.
* "Bobby dazzler" is a British slang term referring to someone who is exceptionally attractive or well-dressed.
* Unseen character Miss Synder is a neighbor of the Taylor's.
* Route 43 is located about 2 miles from Mayberry.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Bernard Fox - Malcolm Merriweather
* Bob McQuain - Fletch Roberts

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Darlings are Coming, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-02T14:28:02Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Darlings are Coming</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 88
*'''Aired:''' 88
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/03/18
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
This episode introduced the Darling family. Led by Briscoe, the clan comes to
town to meet the bus carrying Charlene's beloved PFC Dudley A. Wash. Though they
tend to get themselves into trouble, Andy tried his best to look the other way.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* The Dillards are a bluegrass quartet formed in 1960 by two brothers.
* This is the only episode in which the Darling boys speak.
* A single room (no bath) at the Mayberry Hotel is $1.75/night. A room with a bath costs $2.50/night.
* Briscoe Darling books room #27 at the Mayberry Hotel.
* Andy charges $2 to perform a wedding ceremony.

== More Information ==
*[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2017/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-the-darlings-are-coming/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: The Darlings are Coming]
:* This episode of the podcast was recorded live at the Mayberry Meet-up weekend at the Mayberry Motor Inn Mt. Airy, NC (July 2016).

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Denver Pyle - Briscoe Darling
* Margaret Ann Peterson - Charlene Darling
* The Dillards - The Darling boys
* Olan Soule - John Masters
* Hoke Howell - Dudley A. Wash

== Episode Music ==
* Old Joseph
* Doug's Tune (called "Slimy River Bottom" in this episode.)
* Dooley
* Cold Trailin'
* Hickory Hollow
* Banjo In The Hollow (called "Tearin Up Your Old Clothes For Rags" in this episode)
* Salty Dog
* Cindy

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Andy Discovers America (TAGS Episode)

2020-05-02T14:26:02Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy Discovers America</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 86
*'''Aired:''' 86
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/03/04
*'''Writer(s):''' John Whedon
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Opie misunderstands a comment Andy makes at the breakfast table and tells his
new teacher, "old Miss Crump," that according to his pa, history doesn't matter.
Helen lays down the law to Sheriff Taylor and Andy responds with his own method
of motivating Opie and his friends to study.

== 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.
* Opie's schoolteacher prior to Miss Crump was Miss Warner.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
* Joey Scott - Whitey
* Dennis Rush - Howie Pruitt
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
* Ronda Jeter - schoolgirl

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-28T05:14:35Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Rafe Hollister Sings</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 83
*'''Aired:''' 83
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/02/11
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Charles Irving

==Plot Summary==
Rafe Hollister makes his singing debut when he decides to audition for an
upcoming concert. Some of the locals are appalled after John Masters chooses
Rafe for the solo performance. Andy stands by his man, and Rafe gets raves.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Jack Prince was a vocalist on "The Johnny Carson Show" (1955-1956).
* Actor Parley Baer is the voice of "Ernie Keebler" on the Keebler cookies commercials.
* This is Parley Baer's last appearance as Mayor Roy Stoner.
* Rafe Hollister lives on Willow Creek Road.
* It's interesting to note that Bob Rogers' Mayberry Crime Pattern chart (#33/#34 "Barney's Replacement") still hangs in the backroom of the courthouse.
* Based on episode airdates, Rafe's April 1962 moonshining arrest referenced by Andy would have occurred about a month after Rafe was jailed in the 'tetanus shot' incident (#56 "The County Nurse").

== More Information ==
* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-rafe-hollister-sings/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: Rafe Hollister Sings]
:* This episode of the podcast was recorded live on the Mayberry Cruise (Nov 12-17, 2011).

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Jack Prince - Rafe Hollister
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Kay Stewart - Martha Hollister
* Olan Soule - John Masters
* Ottola Nesmith - Mrs. Dennis
* Isabel Randolph - Mrs. Jeffries

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-28T05:13:34Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Rafe Hollister Sings</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 83
*'''Aired:''' 83
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/02/11
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Charles Irving

==Plot Summary==
Rafe Hollister makes his singing debut when he decides to audition for an
upcoming concert. Some of the locals are appalled after John Masters chooses
Rafe for the solo performance. Andy stands by his man, and Rafe gets raves.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Jack Prince was a vocalist on "The Johnny Carson Show" (1955-1956).
* Actor Parley Baer is the voice of "Ernie Keebler" on the Keebler cookies commercials.
* This is Parley Baer's last appearance as Mayor Roy Stoner.
* Rafe Hollister lives on Willow Creek Road.
* It's interesting to note that Bob Rogers' Mayberry Crime Pattern chart (#33/#34 "Barney's Replacement") still hangs in the backroom of the courthouse.
* Based on episode airdates, Rafe's April 1962 moonshining arrest referenced by Andy would have occurred about a month after Rafe was jailed in the 'tetanus shot' incident

== More Information ==
* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-rafe-hollister-sings/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: Rafe Hollister Sings]
:* This episode of the podcast was recorded live on the Mayberry Cruise (Nov 12-17, 2011).

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Jack Prince - Rafe Hollister
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Kay Stewart - Martha Hollister
* Olan Soule - John Masters
* Ottola Nesmith - Mrs. Dennis
* Isabel Randolph - Mrs. Jeffries

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Rafe Hollister Sings (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-28T05:11:32Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Rafe Hollister Sings</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 83
*'''Aired:''' 83
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/02/11
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Charles Irving

==Plot Summary==
Rafe Hollister makes his singing debut when he decides to audition for an
upcoming concert. Some of the locals are appalled after John Masters chooses
Rafe for the solo performance. Andy stands by his man, and Rafe gets raves.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Jack Prince was a vocalist on "The Johnny Carson Show" (1955-1956).
* Actor Parley Baer is the voice of "Ernie Keebler" on the Keebler cookies commercials.
* This is Parley Baer's last appearance as Mayor Roy Stoner.
* Rafe Hollister lives on Willow Creek Road.
* It's interesting to note that Bob Rogers' Mayberry Crime Pattern chart

== More Information ==
* [http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2012/01/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-rafe-hollister-sings/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: Rafe Hollister Sings]
:* This episode of the podcast was recorded live on the Mayberry Cruise (Nov 12-17, 2011).

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Jack Prince - Rafe Hollister
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Kay Stewart - Martha Hollister
* Olan Soule - John Masters
* Ottola Nesmith - Mrs. Dennis
* Isabel Randolph - Mrs. Jeffries

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Class Reunion (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-28T05:07:55Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Class Reunion</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 82
*'''Aired:''' 82
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/02/04
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Charles Irving

==Plot Summary==
Andy and Barney decide to organize their twentieth high school reunion, and all
the excitement centers on the return of Andy's old flame Sharon DeSpain. It
looks like the torch may be relit when Sharon shows up and she and Andy pick up
right where they left off, in the garden outside. They wonder what ever happened
when it finally occurs to them both that what seperated them in high school is
what seperates them now. Sharon wants the bright lights and big city, and Andy
is happy to stay where he is.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* The high school yearbook, the Cutlass, gives [[Barney Fife#Trivia|Barney's]] middle name as Milton.
* Actor Paul Smith would return the next season in the TAGS episode "Ernest T. Bass Joins The Army" as an Army doctor.
* Actress Peggy McCay appeared for over 25 years (1983-present) on the tv soap opera "Days Of Our Lives". Attended Barnard College (the same as TAGS character "Ellie Walker") and earned a bachelor of arts from Columbia University
* Actor Dan ("Grizzly Adams") Haggerty has the dubious distinction of being the only actor to ever have his name removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The chairman mistakenly spelled "Dan Haggerty" on the plaque when the honor was supposed to have gone to Don. Dan later was honored with his own star.
* In discussing his slight frame, Barney confesses to Andy that when he was 17 he could reach into a milk bottle and pull out an egg. That same reference was used again in the court room scene in "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken."
* The Mayberry Union High School Alma Mater is sung in the courthouse by Andy, Barney, and Mary Lee.
* Actress Barbara Perry, who played Mary Lee, would next been seen as Floss in #176 "The Return of Barney Fife".
* Members of the Mayberry Union High Class of 1945 who are known by name include: Andy Taylor, Barney Fife, Ramona Wiley, Sharon DeSpain, Jarvis Eldred, Lillian Becker, Pearlie Mae Dobois, Edna Thoate, Jack Sweet, Mary Lee, Jack Egbert, Nate Bracey, and Ralph Haynes.
* In high school, Andy was 2nd-Vice-President of 4H and Secretary of the Philomathian Literary Society.
* In high school, Barney was on the Board of Directors for the Tin Foil Drive; hall monitor; member of the Volleyball court maintenance crew; and a member of the Spanish Club.
* Mayberry Union High School's colors are orange and blue. However, when Andy is leafing through the yearbook in the garage the word "White" is visible on the cover of The Cutlass.

== More Information ==
*[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2013/11/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-class-reunion/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: Class Reunion]

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Peggy McCay - Sharon DeSpain
* Barbara Perry - Mary Lee Becktel
* Don Haggerty - Ralph Hanes
* Frank Behrens - Nate Bracey
* Molly Dodd - Mrs. Bracey
* Paul Smith - Harry Bektoris
* Virginia Eiler - Ramona Wiley Bektoris

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Loaded Goat, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-27T04:18:43Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Loaded Goat</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 81
*'''Aired:''' 81
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/01/28
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Cy Hudgins brings his goat Jimmy to town for one day, and Jimmy gets himself
"loaded" on a cache of dynamite. Faced with the menace of a goat who could go
"blooie" at any moment, Andy and Barney have to figure a way of getting him out
of town. As it turns out, music does soothe the savage beast and Barney plays his harmonica and leads him out beyond the city limits.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Bing Russell is the father of actor Kurt Russell. In 1957's "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" about the life of lawman Wyatt Earp, Bing plays a bartender. In 1993's "Tombstone", Kurt Russell, portrays Wyatt Earp. Kurt's son with actress Goldie Hawn is named Wyatt.
* When Barney takes the cigar from the mayor's mouth and throws it on the ground it bounces and lands perfectly half on and half off the raised platform located at the entrance of the courthouse.
* Actor Parley Baer is the voice of "Ernie Keebler" on the Keebler cookies commercials.
* While there are some fine comedic performances in this episode, the premise is false. Dynamite requires some other explosive to set it off, such as a blasting cap or primacord. Simply dropping or jostling dynamite is insufficient to detonate it.
* An unseen Mayberry resident, Ms. Vickers, thinks the highway blasting is the sound of Yankee cannon.
* It is revealed that Mayor Stoner's brother operates a filling station near town.
* Often-seen towns-person actor Tom Jacobs is seen sitting inside the barbershop when Hudge comes in with Jimmy the goat. In the next scene, outside the barbershop, Mr. Jacobs can be seen crossing the street behind Hudge.
* When Jimmy is wandering in back of Barclay's Jewelry Store, an aged poster can be seen announcing "Harness Racing. Fair Grounds. Every Saturday."
* Mayor Stoner's office is said to be located a floor above the jail in the courthouse building.

== More Information ==
*[http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2011/10/mayberry-bible-study-podcast-the-loaded-goat/ Mayberry Bible Study Podcast: The Loaded Goat]

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Forrest Lewis - Cy Hudgins
* Bing Russell - Mr. Burton

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Barney and the Governor (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-27T04:13:11Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Barney and the Governor</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 76
*'''Aired:''' 78
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1963/01/07
*'''Writer(s):''' Bill Freedman and Henry Sharp
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Barney is goaded into ticketing the governor's car and mistakenly believes Andy
is setting him up for a dressing-down by the governor. In fact, the governor is
coming to Mayberry to give him a personal commendation for performing a job
without showing favoritism. In the midst of all the action, Otis secretly spikes
the water tank, giving both Barney and Mayor Stoner a surprise snootful.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* The license plate on the Governor's car appears to have been
"retouched", possibly by making "California" look like "North Carolina"
* Actor Carl Benton Reid played "Larry Slade" in the original Broadway production of Eugene O' Neill's "The Iceman Cometh", in 1946.
* Democrat Terry Sanford was the real Governor of North Carolina during the airing of this episode.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Burt Mustin - Judd
* Joe Hamilton - Chester
* Bob McQuain - postal clerk
* Carl Benton Reid - Governor
* Rance Howard - chauffeur

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

One-Punch Opie (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-27T04:10:40Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>One-Punch Opie</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 79
*'''Aired:''' 77
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/12/31
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
A new kid moves to Mayberry and immediately starts leading Opie's friends down
the wrong path. Opie finally decides to stand up to him and realizes the boy is
all talk. This is the episode where Barney does his famous "Nip it in the Bud!"
speech.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Kim Tyler starred as "Kyle Nash" in the classic tv show "Please Don't Eat the Daisies".
* First appearance of Opie's pal, Johnny Paul Jason (Richard Keith). He earlier portrayed Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy" from 1956-1960.
* The Quincy's rent a home on Grove Street that is owned by Charlie Eaver.
* Barney references Emmy Schmaltz, the landlady in the Moon Mullins comic strips.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Scott McCartor - Steve Quincy
* Kim Tyler - Billy Gray
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
* Stanley Farrar - Mr. Foley
* Clint Howard - Leon

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

One-Punch Opie (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-27T04:10:15Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>One-Punch Opie</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 79
*'''Aired:''' 77
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/12/31
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
A new kid moves to Mayberry and immediately starts leading Opie's friends down
the wrong path. Opie finally decides to stand up to him and realizes the boy is
all talk. This is the episode where Barney does his famous "Nip it in the Bud!"
speech.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Kim Tyler starred as "Kyle Nash" in the classic tv show "Please Don't Eat the Daisies".
* First appearance of Opie's pal, Johnny Paul Jason (Richard Keith). He earlier portrayed Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy" fro 1956-1960.
* The Quincy's rent a home on Grove Street that is owned by Charlie Eaver.
* Barney references Emmy Schmaltz, the landlady in the Moon Mullins comic strips.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Scott McCartor - Steve Quincy
* Kim Tyler - Billy Gray
* Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
* Stanley Farrar - Mr. Foley
* Clint Howard - Leon

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Convicts at Large (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-25T02:00:18Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Convicts at Large</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 74
*'''Aired:''' 74
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/12/10
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Barney and Floyd are held hostage by a gang of escaped female convicts who have
been hiding in O'Malley's cabin outside of town. Andy, who spots Floyd (with one of the convicts)in town
buying groceries, thinks they have a little party
going on until O'Malley arrives back in town on the bus. Andy and O'Malley
engineer a clever scheme and capture all but the ringleader, Big Maude, whom
Barney manages to tango out the door and into cuffs.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Reta Shaw, who played "Big Maude Tyler", would later appear in Episode 116, "The Song Festers," as Barney's voice teacher "Eleanora Poultice".
* Actress Jane Dulo was in the Elvis movie "Roustabout".
* Naomi and her husbands song is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Butterfly Poor Butterfly]. Later heard on [[ My_Fair_Ernest_T._Bass_(TAGS_Episode)|My Fair Ernest T. Bass]] (20:10 mins) at Mrs. Wiley's.
* This was Howard McNear's last episode before suffering a stroke. He returned in the 1964 episode [[Divorce, Mountain Style (TAGS Episode)|Divorce, Mountain Style]]
* Actress Jean Carson is perhaps better known as "Fun Girl" Skippy.
* Charlie O'Malley's father-in-law owns Jenson Orthopedic Loafers.
* It is never stated, but Floyd and Barney must have found gas at O'Malley's at some unseen point while being held hostage, as Floyd's car is used to drive into town for groceries.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Reta Shaw - Big Maude Tyler
* Jane Dulo - Sally
* Jean Carson - Naomi Connors
* Willis Bouchey - Charlie O'Malley

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Convicts at Large (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-25T01:59:40Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Convicts at Large</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 74
*'''Aired:''' 74
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/12/10
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Barney and Floyd are held hostage by a gang of escaped female convicts who have
been hiding in O'Malley's cabin outside of town. Andy, who spots Floyd (with one of the convicts)in town
buying groceries, thinks they have a little party
going on until O'Malley arrives back in town on the bus. Andy and O'Malley
engineer a clever scheme and capture all but the ringleader, Big Maude, whom
Barney manages to tango out the door and into cuffs.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Reta Shaw, who played "Big Maude Tyler", would later appear in Episode 116, "The Song Festers," as Barney's voice teacher "Eleanora Poultice".
* Actress Jane Dulo was in the Elvis movie "Roustabout".
* Naomi and her husbands song is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Butterfly Poor Butterfly]. Later heard on [[ My_Fair_Ernest_T._Bass_(TAGS_Episode)|My Fair Ernest T. Bass]] (20:10 mins) at Mrs. Wiley's.
* This was Howard McNear's last episode before suffering a stroke. He returned in the 1964 episode [[Divorce, Mountain Style (TAGS Episode)|Divorce, Mountain Style]]
* Actress Jean Carson is perhaps better known as "Fun Girl" Skippy.
* Charlie O'Malley's father-in-law owns Jenson's Orthopedic Loafers.
* It is never stated, but Floyd and Barney must have found gas at O'Malley's at some unseen point while being held hostage, as Floyd's car is used to drive into town for groceries.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Reta Shaw - Big Maude Tyler
* Jane Dulo - Sally
* Jean Carson - Naomi Connors
* Willis Bouchey - Charlie O'Malley

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Mayberry Band, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-23T02:20:12Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Mayberry Band</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 72
*'''Aired:''' 71
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/11/19
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Mayor Stoner strikes again, revoking funds allocated for the Mayberry Band's
annual trip to the state band competition. He changes his mind after the band
performs a special concert for his benefit -- with a little help from Freddy
Fleet and his band.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Joseph Sirola was once a case worker for the New York City Department of Welfare before becoming perhaps the most successful "voice-over" actor in the history of the profession. His voice has been heard in scores of adverts since the 1960's and one cannot listen to a radio or watch a television in a major market without hearing his distinctive voice.
* Actor Parley Baer is the voice of "Ernie Keebler" on the Keebler cookies commercials.
* Merle, a Mayberry town councilman, chairs the Dance Committee for the Apricot Blossom Festival.
* Barney bought his Andre Kastelonitz Marchers from Cymbal City in Chicago. He paid $18.50.
* Floyd Lawson is a founding member of the Mayberry Town Band.
* Prices at Floyd's Barbershop: Haircut ($1.75), Flat Top ($2.00), Butch ($2.00), Shampoo ($.75), Shave ($.50), Tonics ($.25 extra).

== More Information ==
* [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]
: - Podcast about The Mayberry Band

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Parley Baer - Mayor Roy Stoner
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Thom Carney - Burly Peters
* Joseph Sirola - Freddy Fleet
* Norman Leavitt - Ralph
* William Eben Stephens - Phil Sunkel
* Burt Mustin - Jubal
* Sherwood Keith - Merle
* Frank Levya - Carl

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Andy's Rich Girlfriend (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-20T18:57:52Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy's Rich Girlfriend</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 67
*'''Aired:''' 65
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/10/08
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
After Peggy McMillan shows up in a brand new T-bird, Andy learns she's the
daughter of the "M" in R & M Grain Elevators. Andy, against Barney's advice,
struggles to fit in with the wealthy class. Realizing finally that it's better
to be himself and that the true value of a person lies beyond his bankbook, the
two live happily ... for one more episode.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Joanna Moore was married to Ryan O'Neal and is the mother of Tatum and Griffin O'Neal.
* Actor Donald Lawton was in the classic 1963 movie "Bye, Bye, Birdie", alongside Jesse Pearson who would later portray Keevie Hazleton on TAGS.
* Andy exclaims to Peggy over dinner that he and Barney once set out for New Orleans but scrubbed the road trip after their A-Model broke down in DeQueen Junction.
* Andy mentions that he took Peggy to the Weenie-Burger, another unseen Mayberry establishment.
* Andy, Peggy, Barney, and Thelma Lou eat at Mom's Diner, which is apparently near the lake.
* Peggy's house number is 323 and is located across from the Church.
* Peggy's father operates R&M Grain Elevators in Raleigh. One would assume the "M" is for McMillan.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Joanna Moore - Peggy McMillan
* Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
* Donald Lawton - waiter who takes order
* Warner Jones - waiter who carries tray

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Mr. McBeeVee (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-18T05:51:34Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Mr. McBeevee</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 66
*'''Aired:''' 64
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/10/01
*'''Writer(s):''' Ray Saffian Allen and Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Opie weaves the fabulous tale of Mr. McBeevee, a man who walks in the treetops,
wears a silver hat, has twelve extra hands, blows smoke from his ears, and
jingles when he walks as if he had rings on his fingers and bells on his toes.
But other than those few quirks, Mr. McBeevee is normal. Andy and Barney laugh
it off, but when Opie brings back a quarter he claims was given to him by his
friend, Andy is forced to call the stories to a halt. Faced with the threat of a
spanking, Opie is still unable to betray the existence of Mr. McBeevee. Andy may
have to accept the unacceptable in the face of Opie's insistence. Later, when
out for a walk, Andy happens past the very same tree Mr. McBeevee, a telephone
linesman, is working in. Andy gets his own introduction to the man who walks in
the trees and Opie is vindicated.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Veteran actor Karl Swenson would team again with Ronny Howard on a 1974 episode of "Happy Days" entitled "Richie's Car".
* When Barney is attempting to have Opie describe Mr. McBeevee, a stack of folders and files sits on Barney's desk. On the spine of one are the words, "The Hermit".

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Karl Swenson - Mr. McBeevee
* Thurston Holmes - stunt double

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Cousin Virgil (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-18T05:49:16Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Cousin Virgil</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 62
*'''Aired:''' 62
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/04/30
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Virgil, Barney's awkward cousin from New Jersey, visits Mayberry and immediately
makes a mess of everything he touches. After Virgil has dumped a roast in Andy's
lap, driven the squad car through his gate, and smashed a pane of glass while
sweeping up around the courthouse, Andy tries to get him out of his hair by
sending him to polish the cell keys. Virgil polishes the teeth right off of
them, making it impossible to let Otis out when he's due to leave the cell. At
his wit's end, Andy is shown a set of hand-carved wood figures that Virgil
himself made. Andy realizes the best tonic for Virgil is a good dose of
self-confidence and leaves him alone to remove the door of the cell.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This is the first appearance of Rance Howard, who is the father of Ronny and Clint Howard.
* Actor Michael J. Pollard was hired as a guest star on "Star Trek", playing "Jahn" in the episode "Miri". The script called for an actor 14 years of age, but Pollard got the part anyway since his agent convinced the show's producers that he looked like a teenager even though he was close to 30. He also played the role of "Hugo" in the original Broadway production of "Bye Bye Birdie" (costarring with Dick Van Dyke, Chita Rivera, Paul Lynde, and Dick Gautier) in the early 1960s. He received Academy and Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Bonnie and Clyde".
* The bus stop is located in front of Franklyn Pharmacy, which offers sodas, drugs, and sundries.
* Virgil takes Southern Buslines from Macon with stops in Currituck and Springville. The real Currituck, NC is on the state's northeast coast, just across Currituck Sound from Knotts Island.
* A family picture of Andy, Aunt Bee, and Opie hangs on the back wall of the backroom of the courthouse.
* Mayberry's Feed & Grain was established in 1890.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Michael J. Pollard - Virgil
* Rance Howard - bus driver

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Andy on Trial (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-17T02:52:10Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy on Trial</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 61
*'''Aired:''' 61
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/04/23
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
J. Howard Jackson, a wealthy newspaperman, seeks revenge on Sheriff Taylor after
Andy tracks him down for failing to appear in Mayberry court for a traffic
violation. Unwittingly, Barney becomes a key witness in Jackson's attempt to
remove Andy from office, supplying female reporter Jean Boswell with
information that is eventually used as evidence against Andy. When Barney is
called to the stand, he is able to dispel all doubts that Andy is an honest man
of the law and a true public servant.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actress Ruta Lee would later play the part of "Darlene Mason" in the TAGS episode "The Hollywood Party."
* Actor Byron Morrow once played semi-pro basketball in the same league with the Harlem Globetrotters.
* Actor Robert Brubaker was the only actor to play two re-occurring roles on Gunsmoke television series. He was the stagecoach driver Jim Buck in the first few seasons of the show, and portrayed Floyd the bartender (replacing Glenn Strange's character of Sam after Strange died) in the final season of the series.
* Jean Boswell claims to be a student at Hillside University. This is of course a fictional college, but the "hill" may be a slight nod to Andy's alma-mater in Chapel HILL, NC.
* Hal Smith is listed in the episode's closing credits. While Otis is mentioned, he never actually appears. This could mean that scenes with Otis landed on the cutting-room floor, and his name was not removed from the credits.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ruta Lee - Jean Boswell
* Roy Roberts - J. Howard Jackson
* Robert Brubaker - Mr. Milton
* Sally Mansfield - Miss Fenwick
* Byron Morrow - commissioner
* Richard Vath - Mr. Jackson's attorney

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Bookie Barber, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-17T02:46:12Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Bookie Barber</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 60
*'''Aired:''' 60
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/04/16
*'''Writer(s):''' Ray Saffian Allen and Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Floyd gets his chance at being a proprietor of a two-chair shop when semi-retired
barber Bill Medwin arrives with a proposition of expansion. Floyd jumps at the
chance since Medwin promises to supply the chair and the customers. As it turns
out, the barber is a bookie, and Barney jumps in to bust the criminal.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==

* [[Tom Jacobs]] is seen twice - waiting in the barbershop and reading a tabloid newspaper on the bench outside the courthouse.
* Tom Jacobs is seen on the bench when Andy & Barney get out of the car (time 9:13 to 9:26) but the next shot, six seconds later, in front of the courthouse (time 9:32) he is gone.<sup>1</sup>
* Barney's sideburns are uneven because one of his earlobes hangs lower than the other. He tells Andy that he and Floyd should team up and be Frick and Frack.
* Bill Medwin charges 80 cents for a shampoo and a dollar fifty for a facial.
* Barney talks about "Compelsion nuts".
* Opie and Joey think Barney looks like Mrs. Cox from the second grade.
* The bookmakers Lincoln Continental license plate is RD-757.
* Actor Herb Vigran appeared on several episdoes of "The Adventures Of Superman" as various villians.
* When Barney dresses up like a woman, he has on one dress as he steps outside the door to the courthouse (time 17:53) and another on the streets of Mayberry (time 18:14). Notice the pattern of the dresses. The first has small light color pattern on a dark background and the second has a much more busy light color pattern on a dark, but lighter than the first, background. The second dress is seen in all future scenes in which Barney is dressed as a woman.<sup>1</sup>
* TAGS Executive Producer Sheldon Leonard stars in the post-episode sponsor spot for Sanka Coffee (this cane be seen on the season 2 DVD release).

:<sup>1</sup>Times are from season two DVD.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Herb Vigran - Bill Medwin
* Taggart Casey - bookie with striped tie
* Harry Swoger - barbershop customer
* Tom Monroe - barbershop customer
* Joe Stannard - undetermined

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Merchant of Mayberry, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-14T16:10:19Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Merchant of Mayberry</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 54
*'''Aired:''' 54
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/03/05
*'''Writer(s):''' Ben Gershman and Leo Solomon
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Mean old Ben Weaver goes on a rampage when Bert Miller, a traveling salesman, stops in Mayberry. Weaver demands Miller be taken off the street for not complying with a Mayberry law that prohibits anyone from selling goods without a permanent structure. Andy, out to have a little fun, decides to settle the matter in his own way by helping Bert build a nice little stand in a vacant lot down the street, setting off a trade war between Bert's and Weaver's Department Store. Ben finally gives in and decides the best way to eliminate the competition is to put him to work in his own store.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Sterling Holloway was officially named a Disney Legend in 1991, and is the beloved voice of Winnie The Pooh. He had major roles in two different film adaptations of "Alice in Wonderland." In Paramount's 1933 version, he played the Frog. In Disney's 1950 animated version, he provided the voice of the Cheshire Cat.
* Andy misquotes William Congreve's famous line from the 1697 play "The Mourning Bride." The oft-misquoted line is actually, "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast," the first line of the play, spoken by Almeria in Act I, Scene 1.
* At the time of this episode, Crowley's Market offered the following prices: Fresh Florida Oranges (0.29 per dozen); 2 lb white half-runner beans (.26); Fat back (.17/lb); 10lb bag of potatoes (.29); Picnics (.29); Yellow hominy (.10); Syrup (.27/pint); Pork sausage (.49/lb); Bacon (5 lbs for .99).
* This episode marks the first appearance of Mary Lansing (Mrs. Mason) who is best known later as Martha Clark on TAGS and Mayberry RFD.
* Actor Will Wright's final appearance as Ben Weaver.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Will Wright - Ben Weaver
* Sterling Holloway - Bert Miller
* Sara Seegar - Ms. Farmer
* Bob McQuain - Joe Waters
* Mary Lansing - Mrs. Mason

[[Category:The_Andy_Griffith_Show_Episodes]]

Merchant of Mayberry, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-14T16:09:49Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Merchant of Mayberry</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 54
*'''Aired:''' 54
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/03/05
*'''Writer(s):''' Ben Gershman and Leo Solomon
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Mean old Ben Weaver goes on a rampage when Bert Miller, a traveling salesman, stops in Mayberry. Weaver demands Miller be taken off the street for not complying with a Mayberry law that prohibits anyone from selling goods without a permanent structure. Andy, out to have a little fun, decides to settle the matter in his own way by helping Bert build a nice little stand in a vacant lot down the street, setting off a trade war between Bert's and Weaver's Department Store. Ben finally gives in and decides the best way to eliminate the competition is to put him to work in his own store.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor Sterling Holloway was officially named a Disney Legend in 1991, and is the beloved voice of Winnie The Pooh. He had major roles in two different film adaptations of "Alice in Wonderland." In Paramount's 1933 version, he played the Frog. In Disney's 1950 animated version, he provided the voice of the Cheshire Cat.
* Andy misquotes William Congreve's famous line from the 1697 play "The Mourning Bride." The oft-misquoted line is actually, "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast," the first line of the play, spoken by Almeria in Act I, Scene 1.
* At the time of this episode, Crowley's Market offered the following prices: Fresh Florida Oranges (0.29 per dozen); 2 lb white half-runner beans (.26); Fat back (.17/lb); 10lb bag of potatoes (.29); Picnics (.29); Yellow hominy (.10); Syrup (.27/pint); Pork sausage (.49/lb); Bacon (5 lbs for .99).
* This episode marks the first appearance of Mary Lansing (Mrs. Mason) who is best know later as Martha Clark on TAGS and Mayberry RFD.
* Actor Will Wright's final appearance as Ben Weaver.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Will Wright - Ben Weaver
* Sterling Holloway - Bert Miller
* Sara Seegar - Ms. Farmer
* Bob McQuain - Joe Waters
* Mary Lansing - Mrs. Mason

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Guest of Honor (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-14T16:05:05Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Guest of Honor</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 53
*'''Aired:''' 53
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/02/26
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Aaron Ruben

==Plot Summary==
It's Founder's Day again, and this time the celebration centers on honoring the
first vistor to town with the key to the city. Unfortunately, the first person
to drive in is Sheldon Davis, an expert pickpocket and petty thief. When Andy
runs a check on him and finds the truth about their "Guest of Honor" he decides
not to tell anyone and just keep a close eye on him until the day is over and he
can run him out of town. Barney messes everything up and ends up letting him
steal the keys to all the business in the city. Andy foils his plan in the end
and catches him red-handed.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Before actor Bill Hickman became a famous movie stuntman, he was James Dean's driver in 1955 when the latter was killed after a roadside accident. Hickman, driving the Ford station-wagon and trailer that hauled Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder, was the first on the scene when he came upon the accident. His work in the movie Bullitt is legendary where he drove the black Dodge Charger 440 Magnum that was pursued by Steve McQueen in his Ford Mustang 390 G.T. For his reputation earned on Bullitt, Hickman was hired by William Friedkin for The French Connection.
* Actor Jay Novello (Sheldon Davis) would later appear as Mt. Pilot lawyer, Neil Bentley in "Otis Sues The County".
* Davis stays in room 81 of the Mayberry Hotel.
* Barclay's Jewelry Store is featured when Davis attempts to rob it. We see this Mayberry business again in "The Loaded Goat".

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Jay Novello - Sheldon Davis
* Frank Warren - Art
* Sherwood Keith - Sam
* Bill Hickman - Pierce County policeman

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Manicurist, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-10T16:06:43Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Manicurist</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 48
*'''Aired:''' 48
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1962/01/22
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Shapely young Ellen Brown pops into Mayberry in search of a friendly town where
she can make a living as a manicurist. When she lays claim to a corner of
Floyd's Barbershop, the men of Mayberry aren't quite sure how to act. It isn't
long before they come around to liking the whole idea, and it's the wives who
become less than enthusiastic.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This is the only episode where Cheerio Meredith's character is referred to as "Emma Watson" instead of "Emma Brand". And, sadly, she died on Christmas Day, in 1964.
* Actress Barbara Eden appeared in an episode of "I Love Lucy" entitled "The Country Club Dance" as "Diana Jordan", as well as 130 Episodes of "I Dream Of Jeanie".
* This episode marked Dick Elliott's final appearance as Mayor Pike.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Dick Elliott - Mayor Pike
* Sherwood Keith - Sam
* Cheerio Meredith - Emma Watson
* Frank Warren - Art
* Bob McQuain - manicure customer
* Barbara Eden - Ellen Brown

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Pickle Story, The (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-10T16:05:03Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>The Pickle Story</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 43
*'''Aired:''' 43
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/12/18
*'''Writer(s):''' Harvey Bullock
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
It's canning time again, and Aunt Bee has put up another batch of pickles. After
realizing the only thing they're good for is killing flies brave enough to land
on them, Andy and Barney decide to substitute store-bought for her homemade and
hand out the originals to travelers passing through Mayberry. After the switch, Bee
decides to enter her pickles in the county fair. Unfortunately, the perennial
winner is Clara Johnson, Bee's best friend, and she has her heart set on winning
her 12th blue ribbon in a row. Andy and Barney have no choice but to get rid of all
eight jars before she can enter, so they eat night and day until all the pickles
are gone. They do their work proudly, but Bee decides that since the boys liked
them so much, she will make a double batch.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* It takes 2-3 months for pickles to set in jars before they are ready to eat.
* Don Knotts stated, various times, that this was his favorite TAGS episode.
* Based on the show's airdate of 1961, Clara would have won her first pickle competition in 1949.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Hope Summers - Clara Johnson
* Lee Kreiger - out-of-state motorist
* Stanley Farrar - 1st judge
* Warren Parker - 2nd judge

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Crime-free Mayberry (TAGS Episode)

2020-04-10T03:46:13Z

Kris Butts: /* Odd Facts Known by Few */

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Crime-free Mayberry</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 41
*'''Aired:''' 39
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/11/20
*'''Writer(s):''' Paul Henning
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Two crooks posing as an FBI man and a photographer come to Mayberry to
congratulate the Sheriff's Department for achieving a crime-free record. Andy
gets suspicious after the supposed FBI agent allows his picture to be taken.
When the pair crack the Mayberry Bank's vault, Andy is inside waiting for
them--he had come in the back door. Always the gracious sheriff, Andy thanks
them for opening the vault that had been locked for almost fifteen years after
the combination was lost and the vault company had gone out of business.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor George Petrie died on his 85th birthday, in 1997.

* Only TAGS episode written by Paul Henning, creator of "The Beverly Hillbillies".

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Dick Elliott - Mayor Pike
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Elizabeth Talbot-Martin - Margaret Williamson
* Stanley Farrar - Ray
* Edmon Ryan - Fred Jenkins
* George Petrie - Joe Layton

== Episode Music ==
* Oh, My Barney
* The Ballad of Andy and Barney

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User:Kris Butts

2020-04-10T03:45:18Z

Kris Butts:

President, "Laura Lee Hobbs" Chapter, of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, Westminster, South Carolina. Day job as Student Financial Services Counselor at Clemson University. Hobbies include watching The Andy Griffith Show and collecting "Trivial Trivialities" about life in Mayberry, North Carolina. My favorite episodes of TAGS are "Man In A Hurry", "Goober and The Art of Love" and "Convicts at Large".

Quiet Sam (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:16:45Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Quiet Sam</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 29
*'''Aired:''' 29
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/05/01
*'''Writer(s):''' Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Barney becomes suspicious of the odd habits of Sam, an unfamiliar farmer. Sam is acting strangely because his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he has nobody to help him. With the local doctor unavailable, Andy and Barney come to the rescue. Andy winds up not only delivering the child but also baby-sitting Barney.

== Odd Facts Know by Few ==
* About 8:30 into the episode Barney suggests that Sam could be growing marijuana.
* One of the few episodes where it actually rains in Mayberry.
* Andy and the Country Boys sing "She'll be Comin' 'Round The Mountain When She Comes" at the shiveree-like 'shower' in the epilogue.
* Actor William Schallert has the unique distinction of appearing on an episode of TAGS, an episode of "Star Trek" (1967, The Trouble With Tribbles), and an episode of "My Name Is Earl" (2006, South Of The Border, Part Uno).
* Note the newspaper sitting on a table in Sam Becker’s house. A close inspection reveals this to be an edition of ''The Mount Airy Times'', Andy’s hometown newspaper.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* William Schallert - Sam Becker
* undetermined - Clarence
* undetermined - Nate
* The Country Boys - band at shower

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Ellie Saves a Female (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:15:44Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Ellie Saves a Female</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 27
*'''Aired:''' 27
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/04/17
*'''Writer(s):''' David Adler
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
Reprising the feminist theme, Ellie decides to liberate local farmer's daughter Francine Flint against the strong objections of her father. Andy finds peace by convincing Farmer Flint that you have a better chance of catching bees, or in this case an extra hand, by using honey.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Actor R.G. Armstrong has a master's degree in English from the University of North Carolina. He also was a regular in the 1987 tv series "Friday The 13th" as "Lewis Vandredi". Armstrong was a close, life-long friend of Andy Griffith. The two met at UNC Chapel Hill and did stage work together as members of The Carolina Playmakers.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
* R.G. Armstrong - Mr. Flint
* Edris March - Frances (Frankie) Flint
* Bob McQuain - one of the Jenkins men

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Andy Saves Barney's Morale (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:12:45Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Andy Saves Barney's Morale</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 16
*'''Aired:''' 20
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/02/20
*'''Writer(s):''' David Adler
*'''Director:''' Bob Sweeney

==Plot Summary==
When Andy is called out of town, Barney gets his first chance as Actin' Sheriff of Mayberry and jails twenty citizens, including the bank president, Mayor Pike, and Aunt Bee. Andy returns and promptly dismisses all the prisoners. Barney is so discouraged that he threatens to quit, so Andy spreads the word that he might have to let Barney go. The citizens return, jail themselves, and demand they be tried as charged.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* Andy is seen telling Jud and Chester that he his firing Barney. In the next scene, Andy informs the group gathered in Floyd’s Barbershop of his decision. Chester is present, where he appears to be hearing the news for the first time.
* On the date that this episode first aired, Actor Eddie Albert celebrated his 54th birthday.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Florence MacMichael - Hilda Mae
* Burt Mustin - Jud Fletcher
* Dick Elliott - Mayor Pike
* Joseph Hamilton - Chester Jones
* George Dunn - Pete

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Mayberry on Record (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:11:14Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Mayberry on Record</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 19
*'''Aired:''' 19
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/02/13
*'''Writer(s):''' Benedict Freeman and Jack Fenton Murray
*'''Director:''' Gene Reynolds

==Plot Summary==
Mr. Maxwell, an independent record producer, passes through Mayberry and records some of the local talent. After Barney, Floyd, and several other locals invest some money with Maxwell, Andy becomes suspicious. Having convinced the town they've been conned, Andy has to eat his words when Maxwell returns with the syndicate's first dividend check.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This is the first episode in which we see Barney smoke. He is seen smoking a cigar in the epilogue.
* Actor Hugh Marlowe appeared the next year as "Roy Comstock" in the classic movie "The Birdman Of Alcatraz". He also voiced the part of Ellery Queen in the CBS radio series "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" in 1940.
* Hugh Marlowe's most memorable role was that of Mr. Stevens in the sci-fi classic, "The Day The Earth Stood Still". Ironically, he was one of the tenants (along w/ Michael Rennie as Klaatu) in a boarding house run by Frances Bavier. Billy Gray, Elinore Donahue's brother in "Father Knows Best", also has a prominent role in this classic.
* It appears that Andy finally received the magnetic map he requested from Captain Barker in #2 “The Manhunt”. He is seen using a similar map in this episode.
* The album seen at the end of the episode is titled ''Music From Mayberry'' and features Andy on the cover. The cover is, in reality, ''Andy Griffith Shouts The Blues & Old Timey Songs'', from 1959.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
* The Country Boys - the band
* William Erwin - investor in hat
* Hugh Marlowe - Mr. Maxwell
* George Dunn - Pete

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Mayberry on Record (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:10:30Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Mayberry on Record</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 19
*'''Aired:''' 19
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/02/13
*'''Writer(s):''' Benedict Freeman and Jack Fenton Murray
*'''Director:''' Gene Reynolds

==Plot Summary==
Mr. Maxwell, an independent record producer, passes through Mayberry and records some of the local talent. After Barney, Floyd, and several other locals invest some money with Maxwell, Andy becomes suspicious. Having convinced the town they've been conned, Andy has to eat his words when Maxwell returns with the syndicate's first dividend check.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This is the first episode in which we see Barney smoke. He is seen smoking a cigar in the epilogue.
* Actor Hugh Marlowe appeared the next year as "Roy Comstock" in the classic movie "The Birdman Of Alcatraz". He also voiced the part of Ellery Queen in the CBS radio series "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" in 1940.
* Hugh Marlowe's most memorable role was that of Mr. Stevens in the sci-fi classic, "The Day The Earth Stood Still". Ironically, he was one of the tenants (along w/ Michael Rennie as Klaatu) in a boarding house run by Frances Bavier. Billy Gray, Elinore Donahue's brother in "Father Knows Best", also has a prominent role in this classic.
* It appears that Andy finally received the magnetic map he requested from Captain Barker in #2 “The Manhunt”. He is seen using a similar map in this episode.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
* The Country Boys - the band
* William Erwin - investor in hat
* Hugh Marlowe - Mr. Maxwell
* George Dunn - Pete

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Alcohol and Old Lace (TAGS Episode)

2013-06-01T18:09:07Z

Kris Butts:

== Episode Info ==
'''<big>Alcohol and Old Lace</big>'''
*'''Filmed:''' 17
*'''Aired:''' 17
*'''Original Air Date:''' 1961/01/30
*'''Writer(s):''' Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
*'''Director:''' Gene Reynolds

==Plot Summary==
Based on an idea from a Broadway play, Andy and Barney run down moonshiners with the help of the Morrison sisters, Jennifer and Clarabelle. After Opie describes their "flower-making machine" the lawmen realize that the Morrison sisters are themselves running a still and promptly destroy it.

== Odd Facts Known by Few ==
* This is the first appearance of Jack Prince and the first of three characters he plays in six episodes of TAGS.
* Fancy Gap (an actual NC location near Mt. Airy, which is Andy's hometown) is mentioned as a possible location for a still site they're looking for. The real Fancy Gap was the childhood home of longtime Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer, who grew up there after his family left his birthplace of Mount Airy.
* Actress Gladys Hurlbut was a playwright in the 1930s and 1940s.
* The reference to “Panama Canal Day” is a salute to the episode’s namesake, the Broadway hit and 1944 Frank Capra film ''Arsenic And Old Lace''. The movie starred Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane. John Alexander plays Teddy Brewster, a crazed man who thinks he’s Theodore Roosevelt, who spends the story digging the “Panama Canal” in his aunt’s basement. In reality, he’s digging graves for their victims.

== Character List ==
* Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
* Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
* Don Knotts - Barney Fife
* Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
* Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
* Charity Grace - Jennifer Morrison
* Gladys Hurlbut - Clarabelle Morrison
* Thom Carney - Rube Sloan
* Jack Prince - Ben Sewell

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