Synopsis
Includes:
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee's Cousin (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Andy's Trip to Raleigh (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Goober the Executive (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard's Main Event (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's First Love (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie Steps Up in Class (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard and Millie (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Andy's Investment (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard the Bowler (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: A Trip to Mexico (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's Group (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee and the Lecturer (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard's New Life (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Tape Recorder (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Suppose Andy Gets Sick (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee, the Juror (1967)
The Andy Griffith Show: Helen's Past (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: The Church Benefactor (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett's Anniversary (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's Drugstore Job (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Mayberry RFD (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: The Wedding (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett's Brother-in-Law (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Sam for Town Council (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie and Mike (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: A Girl for Goober (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee's Big Moment (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Goober Goes to an Auto Show (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: The Mayberry Chef (1968)
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee's Cousin
Aunt Bee anxiously looks forward to a visit from her cousin Bradford J. Taylor (Jack Albertson). Her head filled with thrilling stories of Bradford's big-business transactions and world travels (supplied, of course, by Bradford himself), Bee gathers together her friends and organizes a welcoming committee. Only Andy knows the painful truth: Bradford is a bum whose "travels" consist of riding the rails. First aired on December 4, 1967, "Aunt Bee's Cousin" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Andy's Trip to Raleigh
In Raleigh to go over a legal deposition with lawyer Leigh Vance, Andy is surpristed to discover that Leigh is an attractive young woman (Whitney Blake). He is also relieved that he doesn't have to make excuses to Helen, who is safely back in Mayberry. But after he and Ms. Vance participate in a legal conference at the lady lawyer's poolside, Andy wonders how he's going to explain his severe sunburn to the skeptical Helen. Written by Joseph Bonaduce, "Andy's Trip to Raleigh" first aired on October 2, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Goober the Executive
After putting in several years as a pump jockey and mechanic, Goober buys Wally's service station, with Andy and Emmett as his financial backers. Unfortunately, Goober's new responsibilities prove to be too much for him; he worries so much about making executive decisions that he ends up making no decisions whatsoever. It is up to young Opie, of all people, to help Goober get his head on straight. Written by Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs, "Goober the Executive" was filmed as the second episode of The Andy Griffith Show's eighth season, but was withheld from view until December 25, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard's Main Event
Arlene Golonka makes her first series appearance in the role of bakery worker Millie Hutchins. Falling in love with Millie, Howard sets himself up for a potentially painful experience when he runs afoul of Millie's former boyfriend, tough guy Clyde Plaunt (Allan Melvin). Best line: "It doesn't always work, Howard!" (in context, it's hilarious). Written by Robert C. Dennis and Earl Barret, "Howard's Main Event" originally aired on October 16, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's First Love
The Andy Griffith Show launched its eighth and final season with its September 11, 1967 episode "Opie's First Love." Preparing to escort Mary Alice Carter to his friend Arnold's 13th birthday party, Opie is stood up at the last moment when Mary Alice decides to go with swaggering young Fred Simpson (Kevin Tate). Following his dad Andy's advice, Opie decides to swallow his pride and attend the party "stag"-and ends up having the time of his life. The role of little heartbreaker Mary Alice is played by Suzanne Cupito, who went on to adult stardom as Morgan Brittany. "Opie's First Love" was written by Douglas Tibbles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie Steps Up in Class
When Andy enrolls him in an expensive boys' camp, Opie befriends wealthy young Billy Hollander (Don Wyndham). Worried that his son's head will be turned by Billy's opulent lifestyle, Andy warns Opie not to start "putting on airs." But when he meets Billy's parents (Joyce Van Patten and Sandy Kenyon), Andy blithely ignores his own advice. First broadcast on October 9, 1967, "Opie Steps Up in Class" was written by Joe Bonaduce. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard and Millie
Howard and Millie have decided to get married, and accordingly ask Andy and Helen to stand up at the wedding. All four Mayberryites purchase train tickets and head to Millie's home town of Wheeling, West Virginia. En route, however, the soon-to-be-bride and groom begin having second thoughts. Elizabeth Harrower and Steve Pendleton appear as Millie's mom and dad. Written by Joe Bonaduce, "Howard and Millie" was originally broadcast on November 27, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Andy's Investment
It won't be long before Opie will be attending college, and Andy wonders how he can possibly afford his son's education. To pick up some extra cash, Andy invests in a coin-operated laundromat. Before long, however, he is spending too much time running the laundry and not enough time tending to his appointed duties as Mayberry's number one lawman. Originally telecast on November 20, 1967, "Andy's Investment" was written by Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard the Bowler
Howard Sprague is one frame away from bowling the first perfect game in Mayberry history-when suddenly the power fails and the bowling alley is thrown into darkness. Both bowling teams decide to continue the match the following evening. But can a nervous Howard repeat his magnificent performance of the previous night? Written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant, "Howard the Bowler" originally aired on September 18, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: A Trip to Mexico
When Aunt Bee wins a trip to Mexico, she takes her oldest and dearest friends, Clara (Hope Summers) and Myrtle (Ruth Thom), along for the ride. But by the time the three ladies have returned home, they aren't even speaking to one another. As usual, it is up to Andy to patch up the relationship between the trio of feuding females. First shown on September 25, 1967, "A Trip to Mexico" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's Group
Like so many other children of the sixties, Opie Taylor organizes a rock-and-roll band with two of his friends (The boys huffily reject Andy's suggestion that the band call itself "The Young Swingers"). Unfortunately, Opie spends so much time rehearsing in the garage that his schoolwork begins to suffer. The solution to this problem is provided by, of all people, prissy old Clara Summers (Hope Summers). Originally shown on November 6, 1967, "Opie's Group" was written by Doug Tibbles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee and the Lecturer
Romance enters the life of Aunt Bee-and she's none too happy about it. While appearing in Mayberry, travelling lecturer Professor Hubert St. John (Edward Andrews) has fallen hard for Aunt Bee. But his ardor has nothing to do with Bee's own personality; it seems that she reminds Prof. St. John of his late wife. Like many another eighth-season Andy Griffith Show episode, this one was written by Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs. "Aunt Bee and the Lecturer" first aired on November 13, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Howard's New Life
Fed up with his humdrum existence, Howard Sprague decides to kick over the traces and leave Mayberry for good. He heads to the Caribbean, where he has elected to become a carefree beachcomber. Before long, however, Howard realizes that a life without responsibilities can have its disadvantages-and besides, he misses his old friends. Featured in the supporting cast are Harry Dean Stanton and Calypso singer Sir Lancelot. Originally networkcast on December 18, 1967, "Howard's New Life" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Tape Recorder
Armed with a new tape recorder, Opie and his friend Arnold (Sheldon Collins) plant a "bug" in one of the jail cells. They manage to record evidence that a tight-lipped prisoner named Eddie (Herbie Faye) knows the whereabouts of some stolen money. But when the boys present the tape to Andy, he angrily refuses to listen, explaining that it would be a violation of proper police procedure. How is Andy going to bring this one to closure? Written by Michael Morris and Seaman Jacobs, "Tape Recorder" first aired on October 30, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Suppose Andy Gets Sick
Confined to bed with the flu, Andy is obliged to put Mayberry in the hands of the newly formed Police Emergency Committee: Goober, Emmett and Floyd. The boys immediately go to work, messing things up royally in the process-especially Goober, who alienates everyone in town by issuing 14 tickets in a single day. Worse still, a steady parade of uninvited visitors make it impossible for poor Andy to convalesce in peace. Written by Jack Raymond, "Suppose Andy Gets Sick" first aired on December 11, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee, the Juror
A pre-superstardom Jack Nicholson appears as Marvin Jenkins, who has been charged with burglary and put on trial. Eleven of the twelve jurors vote for conviction; the sole holdout is Aunt Bee, who is nagged by that old demon known as "reasonable doubt." Also in the cast are Rhys Williams as the judge, Henry Beckman as the prosecutor, and Tol Avery as the jury foreman. First telecast on October 23, 1967, "Aunt Bee, the Juror" was written by Kent Wilson. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Helen's Past
Incredible but true: While attending college, Mayberry schoolteacher Helen Crump was arraigned on a felony charge! Andy tries to cover up this skeleton in the closet, but since it was he who dug up the story in the first place, he manages only to make things worse. To save her job, Helen has to tell all to the school board-and her explanation makes a lot more sense than anyone would have previously suspected. Written by Doug Tibbles, "Helen's Past" first aired on February 19, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: The Church Benefactor
The three-person Mayberry Church Finance Committee wonders how best to spend an unexpected $500 endowment. It all boils down to a decision whether to purchase new choir robes or invest in some much-needed exterior church repairs. Andy must cast the deciding vote, but it is Howard who thinks up the ultimate solution. First telecast on January 22, 1968, "The Church Benefactor" was written by Robert C. Dennis and Earl Barret. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett's Anniversary
With his 25th wedding anniversary approaching, Emmett Clark plans to buy his wife Martha a fur coat; unfortunaetly, he has only fifty dollars to spare. Hoping to get a price break, he heads to Mt. Pilot to negotiate with Martha's friend, fur-shop owner Flora (Alberta Nelson). But when Martha sees Emmett and Flora walking and talking together, she jumps to the wrong conclusion-and "helpful" Andy doesn't make matters any better with his explanation. Originally shown on February 26, 1968, "Emmett's Anniversary" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's Drugstore Job
Hoping to earn enough money to purchase a guitar, Opie takes a job as a soda jerk at Crawford's drugstore, When he accidentally breaks an expensive-looking perfume bottle, Opie worries that Mr. Crawford (Robert F. Simon) will fire him, thus he spends all his savings to replace the bottle. But our hero soon discovers that his grand gesture was entirely unnecessary. Written by Kent Wilson, "Opie's Drugstore Job" first aired on January 15, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Mayberry RFD
As indicated by its title, this episode of The Andy Griffith Show served as the pilot for the spinoff series Mayberry RFD. Ken Berry makes his first appearance as widowed Mayberry farmer Sam Jones (though the episode was shown out of production order, making it Berry's third appearance). When his old friend, Italian laborer Mario (Gabrielle Tinti), shows up in town, Sam generously hires Mario as a handyman-little realizing that the enterprising foreigner has brought his entire family along. Written by Bob Ross, "Mayberry RFD" was originally telecast on April 1, 1968, as the final first-run installment of The Andy Griffith Show. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: The Wedding
At long last, Howard Sprague's domineering mother (Mabel Albertson) remarries and moves out of Howard's house. To celebrate his liberation, Howard transforms his conservative domicile into a "swingin' bachelor pad." Alas, his first bachelor party-with Andy and Helen in attendance--proves to be a bust. Love those hanging beads and Howard's new threads! Written by Joe Bonaduce, "The Wedding" originally aired on March 4, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Emmett's Brother-in-Law
Dub Taylor guest-stars as Ben, the brother-in-law of Mayberry's fix-it man Emmett Clark. Conspiring with Emmett's wife Martha (Mary Lansing), Ben tries to convince Emmett to go into the insurance business. Soon, however, Martha realizes that Emmett will never be happy without a hammer or screwdriver in his hand. First shown on January 8, 1968, "Emmett's Brother-in-Law" was written by a decidedly pre-Taxi James L. Brooks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Sam for Town Council
Originally telecast March 11, 1968, this episode served to introduce future Mayberry RFD star Ken Berry in the role of widowed farmer Sam Jones (in fact, it was Berry's second appearance on The Andy Griffith Show, but the first to be shown). When town councilman Herb Bradshaw retires, Sam and Emmett Clark both run for Bradshaw's vacant seat. Old Emmett is a tough and not altogether scrupulous campaigner, but Sam has the advantage of youth and sincerity-and more importantly, he has Andy in his corner. Former musical-comedy star Gil Lamb appears as Lou. "Sam for Town Council" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting
This January 29, 1968 episode of The Andy Griffith Show was inspired by a recent real-life event: The US-Soviet Summit conference in the small college town of Glassboro, New Jersey. Don Knotts makes his final series appearance as Barney Fife, who has been put in charge of coordinating a crucial East-West summit meeting in Mayberry. Alas, Barney messes up the assignment, but the spirit of détente is preserved thanks of Aunt Bee's cold fried chicken. "Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting" was written by Aaron Ruben. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie and Mike
Buddy Foster, the brother of Jodie Foster, makes one of his first appearances as Mike Jones, the son of widowed farmer Sam Jones (Ken Berry). Taking an immediate liking to Mike, Opie protects the boy from schoolyard bully Edgar. But the new friends quickly fall out over the affections of pretty Heather Campbell (Diane Quinn). Written by Doug Tibbles, this was one of three episodes designed to ease fans of The Andy Griffith Show into the spinoff series Mayberry RFD. "Opie and Mike" first aired on March 18, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: A Girl for Goober
Subscribing to a computer dating service, Goober misunderstands the questions on the application form and supplies misleading information. For example, he describes himself as a voracious reader, neglecting to mention that his reading material consists entirely of comic books. But the computer doesn't know that, and as result Goober is matched up with worldly, erudite psychologist Dr. Edith Gibson (Nancy Malone). Scripted by Bruce Howard from a story by Bob Ross, "A Girl for Goober" was the 249th and final episode of The Andy Griffith Show. It was, however, originally telecast as the next-to-last episode, on March 25, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Aunt Bee's Big Moment
Convinced that her life is in a rut, Aunt Bee decides to take flying lessons! Naturally, Andy and Opie are nervous when Bee takes to the air-but they're nowhere near as nervous as Bee herself. Ultimately, Bee is required to make her first solo flight, bringing the episode to a hilarious, heartwarming and logical conclusion. Veteran character actor John McLiam is cast as Bee's instructor Mac. First broadcast on February 12, 1968, "Aunt Bee's Big Moment" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: Goober Goes to an Auto Show
While attending an auto show in Raleigh, Goober is reacquainted with his old friend Roy Swanson (Noam Pitlik), who expansively boasts of his wealth and successful business transactions. Not wishing to lose face, Goober makes up a bunch of stories about his own "fabulous" success-and lands in deep trouble as a result. The final scene represents one of actor George Lindsey's finest and most poignant moments on The Andy Griffith Show. Written by Joe Bonaduce, "Goober Goes to an Auto Show" originally aired on February 5, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Andy Griffith Show: The Mayberry Chef
At Andy's urging, Aunt Bee becomes the star of a cooking show on Silver City television station WZAZ. Scoring a hit as "The Mayberry Chef", Bee worries that she is neglecting her duties at home, but Andy and Opie assure her otherwise-even though their own attempts at cooking are, to put it charitably, gosh-awful. Jack Bannon, the son of Petticoat Junction star Bea Benaderet, appears as the TV announcer. Written by 27-year-old James L. Brooks (Taxi, The Simpsons etc.), "The Mayberry Chef" originally aired on January 1, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
