Andy and Opie's Pal (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Andy and Opie's Pal

  • Filmed: 110
  • Aired: 109
  • Original Air Date: 1964/01/13
  • Writer(s): Harvey Bullock
  • Director: Dick Crenna

Plot Summary

Opie has a new best friend, Trey Bowden, but before long, friend becomes foe when Andy starts giving Trey some attention. Andy teaches the jealous Opie a lesson when he excludes Barney from their Saturday fishing date. When Opie sees how hurt Barney is, he learns the importance of sharing.

Odd Facts Known By Few

There's a goof in this episode: Barney states that Andy squired around the Apricot Queen on Saturday, June 23, 1952. According to a calendar website (http://www.vpcalendar.net/3_Columns/Calendar_9.html), June 23rd fell on a Monday that year, not on a Saturday.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
  • Dennis Rush - Howie Pruitt
  • David A. Bailey - Trey Bowden