A Medal for Opie (TAGS Episode)
Episode Info
A Medal for Opie
- Filmed: 51
- Aired: 51
- Original Air Date: 1962/02/12
- Writer(s): David Adler
- Director: Bob Sweeney
Plot Summary
Opie has his heart set on winning a medal in the annual Sheriff's Boys' Day race. Under the tutelage of legendary fifty-yard-dash winner Barney Fife, Opie enters the race confident of a win. When the day is done, however, Opie comes up empty. Andy finds Opie sulking at home, and the two have a heart-to-heart about the value of good sportsmanship.
Odd Facts Known by Few
- Actress Joan Carey was a stand-in on the tv show "Cheers".
Character List
- Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
- Don Knotts - Barney Fife
- Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
- Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
- Bob McQuain - Joe Waters
- Pat Coghlan - Fred Stevens
- Ralph Leabow - undetermined
- Joan Carey - undetermined