Andy Griffith - Man In A Hurry

Sitcom first televised by CBS between October 3, 1960, and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays a widowed sheriff in the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and a young son, Opie (Ron Howard, billed as Ronny). Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life. The series was a major hit, never placing lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ending its final season at number one. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards.

Don Knotts, Born, Jesse Donald Knotts, July 21, 1924, passed away, February 24, 2006 (age 81)
Andy Griffith, Born, Andy Samuel Griffith, June 1, 1926


Tonight's Story "Man In A Hurry"
A businessman's car breaks down two miles from Mayberry on a Sunday. He has a business appointment in Charlotte the next morning. He walks to town and finds it deserted until church lets out. The garage is also closed on Sunday. Gomer is working but can only pump gas and Wally refuses to repair the car until Monday. The stranger can't believe the pace of life in Mayberry and everyone's lack of urgency. Andy tries to talk him into spending the night and getting the car fixed on Monday. He will hear of no such thing...at first.

Cast
Andy Griffith ... Sheriff Andy Taylor
Ron Howard ... Opie Taylor (as Ronny Howard)
Don Knotts ... Deputy Barney Fife
Frances Bavier ... Aunt Bee Taylor
William Keene ... Reverend Hobart M. Tucker
Norman Leavitt ... Wally
Jim Nabors ... Gomer Pyle
Robert Emhardt ... Malcolm Tucker




Directed By Bob Sweeney
Created By Sheldon Leonard
Written By James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
Executive Producer Sheldon Leonard
Associate Producer Richard O. Linke
Producer Aaron Ruben
Cinematography Sidney Hickox
Original Music By Earle Hagen
Assistant Director Robert Saunders
Art Direction By Kenneth A. Reid


Details
Country: USA
Original Air Date: January 14, 1963 (USA)
Season 3, Episode 16
Filming Locations: Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production Co: Mayberry Enterprises


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[Billthrasher]

Best episode ever... Thanks for posting

[RamOnPaulRamOn]

Great ending! Thanks for posting it.

[PlayForMeASymphony]

This episode really turned back the clock.......Ah, the 50s/early 60/s--- a kinder more gentle time ....especially in small town America....I used to love the old Andy Griffith Show.....Thank you for posting...