Guitar Player Returns, The (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

The Guitar Player Returns

  • Filmed: 31
  • Aired: 31
  • Original Air Date: 1961/05/16
  • Writer(s): Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
  • Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

Hometown hero Jim Lindsey makes a flashy return, but the town soon suspects he is not the big star he appears to be. After Andy investigates, he learns Jim cannot pay his bills. Furthermore, a collection agent shows up in Mayberry to repossess Jim's new Merecedes. Andy takes matters into his own hands, calls in Bobby Fleet, and Bobby and Jim patch up their creative differences.


Odd Facts Known by Few

  • Actor Herb Ellis appeared in the classic Clint Eastwood film "Hang 'em High".
  • Actor James Best is best known for his part as Sheriff Rosco. P. Coltrane in 141 episodes of "The Dukes Of Hazzard". He also directed 3 episodes and was associate producer of the Burt Reynolds movie "The End".

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
  • Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
  • Dick Elliott - Mayor Pike
  • James Best - Jim Lindsey
  • Phil Chambers - Jason
  • Thomas B. Henry - repossession agent
  • Herb Ellis - Bobby Fleet
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