Andy on Trial (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Andy on Trial

  • 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

  • None at this time.

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