Harvey Bullock Movies

Buddy Ebsen guest-stars as Dave Browne, a charming hobo who wanders into Mayberry with a glib tongue and a larcenous heart. Sheriff Andy worries that his son Opie might be falling under the indigent Dave's spell-especially after Opie begins playing hooky from school. Confronting Dave, Andy manages to convince the vagabond to do the wrong thing at the right time so that Opie will be set back on the proper path in life. First telecast on November 13, 1961, "Opie's Hobo Friend" was written by Harvey Bullock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Fred finds Wilma's secret stash of money and purchases a bowling ball, only to learn that the cash was being set aside by for his birthday present. Sheepishly--and without telling Wilma what he's done--Fred returns the bowling ball and replaces the money, but by this time Wilma is thoroughly convinced that she has been robbed, and will not rest until the "perpetrator" has been brought to justice. In desperation, Fred hires a shady-looking character to pose as the non-existent burglar. . .and then things really go awry. This episode was later remade as an installment of the live-action sitcom The Danny Thomas Show, and still later as an entry in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series Where's Huddles? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Season Three of The Flintstones begins with an episode focusing on Dino, the pet dinosaur of Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Thanks to a nationwide contest, Dino lands a role on the popular animal series "The Adventures of Sassie" (which is, of course, a takeoff of Lassie) at Screen Rocks Studios. Fred's eagerness to cash in on Dino's big chance causes a rift between pet and master, but worse is to come when Dino catches a glimpse of the "real" Sassie in her dressing room. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

With only one ticket between them, Fred and Barney attempt to take advantage of Ladies' Day at the local ballpark. It is Fred who dons female disguise as "Fredericka", the better to earn the free admission. As a result of this subterfuge, Betty concludes that Barney is cheating on her, and Fred is on the verge of being fired by Mr. Slate! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Hoping to secure more assistance from the state police commission, Andy and Barney head to the bustling metropolis of Raleigh, North Carolina. The problem is that Mayberry has practically no crime, and thus no extra help is needed. The powers-that-be change their minds when our heroes inadvertently tangle with a jewel thief. The stellar supporting cast includes Les Tremayne as C.J. Hasler, Allan Melvin as Detective Bardoli, Peter Leeds as Sgt. Nelson, and Arte Johnson as the hotel clerk. Written by Harvey Bullock, "Andy and Barney in the Big City" originally aired on March 26, 1962. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

With his clientele diminishing, Floyd goes into partnership with semi-retired barber Bill Medwin (Herb Vigran), who sweetens the deal by promising to provide an extra chair and his own retinue of customers. Before long, business is booming at Floyd and Bill's tonsorial parlor. What Floyd doesn't know is that this upsurge in activity has been brought about by the bookie joint which Bill is running in the back room. Originally shown on April 16, 1962, "The Bookie Barber" was written by Ray Allen Saffian and Harvey Bullock. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Parley Baer makes his first series appearance as Roy Stoner, the new mayor of Mayberry. A man who runs his administration strictly by the book, Stoner regards Sheriff Andy and Deputy Barney as inept and inefficient-and this first impression would seem to be confirmed when the mayor finds a fish in Andy's desk drawer. Inevitably, however, Stoner comes to realize that, in their own laid-back way, Andy and Barney are both assets to the community. Written by Harvey Bullock, "Andy and the New Mayer" originally aired on October 15, 1962. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Aunt Bee begins dropping not-so-subtle hints that she'd like a new bed jacket for her birthday. By the time Andy finally catches on, the only bed jacket in town has been purchased by Mayor Stoner. Offering to buy the "extravagant" gift from Stoner, Andy is forced to part with a precious commodity-his favorite secret fishing hole. Written by Ray Saffian Allen and Harvey Bullock, "The Bed Jacket" was originally telecast on December 17, 1962. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the series' most famous and highest-rated episode, Fred stages several "dress rehearsals" for the arrival of his and Wilma's baby. But when the time comes, virtually all of Fred's meticulously planned preparations go wrong--and it looks as though Wilma is going to give birth several miles from the Rockopedic Hospital. A quickie spoof of the 1960s medical series Ben Casey precedes the episode's unforgettable climax, in which we meet baby Pebbles for the very first time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Figuring that Fred will never know, Wilma borrows the family's vacation money to purchase a fur wrap. When Fred subsequently announces plans to take his family on a camping trip, a nervous Wilma decides to raise the money in a hurry by taking in boarders--specifically, a pair of Scandanavian musicians named Ole and Seven Erockson. Watch for a "guest appearance" by Hanna-Barbera stalwarts Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

An explosive situation develops when Cy Hudgins' pet goat Jimmy eats a box full of dynamite. The nervous Mayberryites spend the rest of the day gingerly tiptoeing around the goat, terrified that the animal will blow up "real good" at any moment. In the end, it is up to Barney to lead Jimmy out of town in a manner reminiscent of Hamelin's Pied Piper (or, in this case, Pied Harmonica Player). Forrest Lewis is cast as Hudgins, while Bing Russell, father of Kurt Russell, is seen as Burton. Written by Harvey Bullock, "The Loaded Goat" made its network TV debut on January 28, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Wally's Filling Station has been plagued by a series of robberies, and the prime suspect is young Jimmy Morgan (Pat Colby), who has been in and out of trouble all his life. Convinced of Jimmy's innocence, Andy tries to clear the boy-while gung-ho Barney attempts to use the latest electronic technology to solve the case. Also in the cast is Johnny Silver, the diminutive character actor who created the role of Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls, as Prothro Hansen. Written by Harvey Bullock, "The Great Filling Station Robbery" was originally broadcast on February 25, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Actor Bernard Fox (Bewitched, Titanic etc.) makes his first appearance as Malcolm Merriwether, British valet par excellance. Ticketed for reckless bicycling in Mayberry, Malcolm is unable to pay his fine. Thus, he graciously works off his debt to society by serving as Andy's valet and chauffeur, inadvertently turning the Taylor household on its ear with his own special brand of social propriety. Written by Harvey Bullock, "Andy's English Valet" was first shown on March 25, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi