Opie's Hobo Friend (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Opie's Hobo Friend

  • Filmed: 40
  • Aired: 38
  • Original Air Date: 1961/11/13
  • Writer(s): Harvey Bullock
  • Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

Opie becomes fascinated with David Browne, a vagrant hobo who uses his wits to live on the edge of the law. After realizing his son has taken a liking to the wily wanderer, Andy tries to find David some honest work. Andy's plan goes sour when Opie, at Dave's encourgement, is caught playing hooky. Andy then has a long talk with the hobo. Dave sees his side and arranges to get himself arrested in order to show Opie that he was not the man Opie thought him to be.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • None at this time.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Buddy Ebsen - David Browne
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