Andy Forecloses (TAGS Episode)

Episode Info

Andy Forecloses

• Filmed: 28
• Aired: 28
• Original Air Date: 1961/04/24
• Writer(s): Ben Gershman and Leo Solomon
• Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

Ben Weaver is up to his Scrooge-like tactics again; this time he is out to evict the Scoby family from their home. He is foiled by some of Andy's patented reverse psychology.

Odd Facts Known by Few

• Just a minute or two into the episode is the first mention of Juanita Beasley, the new waitress at the Junction Cafe who Barney sees from time to time in later episodes.
• Sam Edwards, Margaret Kerry, and Joy Ellison played three of the four members of the Muggins family in an earlier episode, No. 11, The Christmas Story.
• In an effort to keep the Scoby's from being evicted, Barney starts the "Save the Scoby House" fund by taking money out of his holster, his sock, and his hat.
• The customer at the rummage sale, in "Memorable Quotes", is played by Jack Prince, who is later cast as Rafe Hollister.

Memorable Quotes

• At the rummage sale:

Customer: Uh, how much is this?
Andy: Oh, 'bout three dollars.
Customer: What you suppose it is?
Andy: If I knew that it'd cost you five.
Customer: Sounds like a bargain.
Andy: Heh, yeah...yeah, one of these is nice to have.
Customer: I always wanted one.
Andy: Yeah.

Character List

• Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
• Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
• Don Knotts - Barney Fife
• Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
• Hope Summers - Bertha
• Sam Edwards - Lester Scoby
• Margaret Kerry - Helen Scoby
• Joy Ellison - Mary Scoby
• Will Wright - Ben Weaver
• Bob McQuain - Bill
• Jack Prince - rummage sale customer