Betty Lynn Movies
- 1974
With her 80th birthday approaching, Miss Amy Hearn (Josephine Hutchinson) begins to brood over her mortality, especially after the death of a close friend. She also frets over the possibility that her family has forgotten all about her. With the help of the Ingalls family, Miss Amy fakes her own death and transforms her birthday party into a wake -- just to make sure that her loved ones will show up. Series co-star Victor French directed this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, (more)
- 1968
Mr. French (Sebastian Cabot) had planned to take his meticulously organized vacation in an Old West tourist town all by himself. Unfortunately, circumstances dictate that he must bring Buffy (Anissa Jones) and Cissy (Kathy Garver) along for the ride. As a result, French's plans are ruined -- but this turns out not to be such a bad thing after all. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Bill's current girlfriend Eileen Moran (Pippa Scott) is worried that Bill (Brian Keith) is not spending enough time with the kids. Acting on Eileen's advice, Bill gives up his professional globetrotting to remain at home permanently. Trouble is, the youngsters are so accustomed to Bill's occasional absences that their own well-ordered lifestyles are thrown into disarray! This is the final episode of Family Affair's second season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Cissy (Kathy Garver) despairs over the fact that her high school is holding a mother-daughter event--and of course, she has no mother. Bill (Brian Keith) would like to know the source of Cissy's unhappiness, but she refuses to tell him. When he ultimately finds out, Bill must figure a way to make Cissy happy without having her think that he's merely acting out of pity. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Don Knotts makes a return visit to The Andy Griffith Show in the role of ex-deputy Barney Fife. The occasion is the Mayberry High School reunion, where Barney hopes to rekindle his romance with Thelma Lou. But there are more than a few surprises in store for ol' Barn' as the evening draws to a conclusion. This episode earned Don Knotts another Emmy Award, and deservedly so. First telecast on January 10, 1966, "The Return of Barney Fife" was written by Bill Idelson and Sam Bobrick ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Don Knotts
- 1966
Not quite over the shock of becoming "surrogate father" to his orphaned nephew Jody (Johnnie Whitaker) and niece Buffy (Anissa Jones), Bill (Brian Keith) comes home from a job in Peru to find that his household has increased by one more relative: Buffy and Jody's 15-year-old sister Cissy (Kathy Garver). At first, Cissy despairs over the likelihood that Uncle Bill will send her back to Terre Haute, but ultimately he relents and welcomes her to the fold. Unfortunately, thanks to Cissy's take-charge attitude with her twin siblings, Bill's butler Mr. French (Sebastian Cabot) now feels like the proverbial fifth wheel--and promptly backs his bags in preparation of leaving for good! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Daphne and Skippy (Jean Carson and Joyce Jameson), those two "fun girls" from Mount Pilot, are back for more mischief in Mayberry. The girls deliberately get arrested for speeding so that they can spend all their time with those handsome hunks Andy and Barney. Though the boys manfully resist the girls' advances, their own sweethearts Helen and Thelma Lou choose to believe the evidence of their own eyes. First telecast on April 5, 1965, "The Arrest of the Fun Girls" was written by Richard M. Powell. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Offered a job in South America, Andy convinces Barney to run for the office of sheriff. But when the job falls through, Andy returns, fully expecting his old pal Barn' to drop out of the electoral race. Instead, the two former chums become bitter political enemies, culminating in a "great debate" wherein mudslinging is the order of the day. Rest assured, however, that all will turn out well by the final commercial break. First seen on February 8, 1965, "Barney Runs for Sheriff" was written by Richard M. Powell. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
The unattached Goober insists upon tagging along whenever Andy and Barney go out on a date with their respective girlfriends. To rid themselves of Goob', the boys match him up with the lovely Lydia Crosswaithe (Josie Lloyd). When Goober announces that doesn't know how to talk to a girl, Barney advises him to eavesdrop on Andy and Helen. A delicious plot twist caps this episode, which was written by Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen. "Goober and the Art of Love" first aired on February 1, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Laughing at Barney's trepidations, Andy throws away a chain letter, which offers the usual dire predictions to anyone who ignores its message. Before long, all sorts of mishaps befall Barney, leading him to conclude that he is too "jinxed" to pass the upcoming police officer's pistol qualification. Andy enlists the (unwitting) aid of Goober to put the superstitious Barney at ease. First shown on January 25, 1965, "The Lucky Letter" was written by Richard M. Powell and directed by future cult-film auteur Theodore J. Flicker. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
For the umpteenth time in the past five years, sweethearts Barney and Thelma Lou have another quarrel and stop speaking to each other. Hoping to bring the couple back together again, Andy applies a little reverse psychology. Not only does the plan backfire, but before long Barney and Thel aren't speaking to Andy either-and the situation only gets worse from this point onward. Written by Andy Griffith Show newcomers Gus Adrian and David Evans, "Man In the Middle" first aired November 2, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Aneta Corsaut
- 1964
On the occasion of his fifth anniversary with the Mayberry police departmer, short-and-scrawny Deputy Barney goes into a deep blue funk when the State Police Commission imposes new height and weight requirements. Certain that he'll never measure up, Barney tenders his resignation. But Sheriff Andy and his friends converge upon ol' Barn' to make him fatter and taller-within a matter of a few days. Written by Bob Ross, "Barney's Physical" first aired on September 28, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Feeling that Barney is taking her for granted, Thelma Lou decides to make him jealous. Accordingly, she stands Barney up and goes out on a date with Gomer Pyle. The scheme fizzles when Gomer, receiving a friendly peck on the cheek from Thel, is convinced that she wants to marry him! This episode was scripted by Bill Idelson and Sam Bobrick. "Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt" (spelled like it sounds!) was originally broadcast on May 4, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Jumping to the wrong conclusion as usual, Barney begins spreading a rumor that Andy and Helen have secretly become engaged. Before long, the couple is buried under an avalanche of wedding gifts. The limit comes when Aunt Bee, anticipating a newcomer to the Taylor household, expensively redecorates Andy's room. Written by Andy Griffith Show stalwarts Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum, "The Rumor" was originally telecast on April 27, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Jean Carson and Joyce Jameson return as Skippy and Daphne, the "fun girls" from Mount Pilot. Still carrying a torch for Andy and Barney, the girls converge upon upon Mayberry, causing all sorts of embarrassment for our heroes-and a generous supply of green-eyed jealousy from Helen and Thelma Lou. This is the episode in which Gomer Pyle's cousin Goober (George Lindsey in his series debut) does his deathless imitation of Cary Grant ("JudyJudyJudyJudyJudyJudy. . .."). First telecast April 13, 1964, "Fun Girls" was written by Aaron Ruben. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Once again, Barney arrests the wrong person (this time it's the bank president!), and once again he finds himself the laughingstock of Mayberry. Andy encourages Barney to forget his troubles and go along on a picnic-during which Andy and Helen briefly get lost in cave. Though the two picnickers manage to find their way back to town, a nervous Barney has already organized a search party-and it is up to Andy to save Barney from yet another humiliation. This is the episode which imparts the vital information that bats lay eggs in your hair and make you go crazy. First telecast on January 6, 1964, "Barney and the Cave Rescue" was written by Harvey Bullock. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Convinced that Andy should start thinking about settling down with a wife, Barney "auditions" several likely prospects, parading the ladies through the Taylor household. Andy has eyes only for Helen Crump-a choice which greatly displeases perfectionist Barney. Janet Waldo, the voice of cartoondom's Judy Jetson and Penelope Pitstop, appears as Amanda Ketchum. First broadcast on April 15, 1963, "A Wife for Andy" was written by Aaron Ruben. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Tired of relying upon others for his transportation, Barney is determined to become "Mr. Independent Wheels" by purchasing his own car. He ends up investing his life savings ($300) in a lemon provided by a deceptively sweet little old lady, Myrt Lesch (Ellen Corby)-actually the head of a gang of sophisticated con artists and thieves. To save Barney's bankroll, Andy calmly sets a trap for Myrt and her henchman Jake (Allan Melvin). This is the episode with the classic "septic tank" dialogue exchange. Appropriately telecast on April Fool's Day, 1963, "Barney's First Car" was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Opie suffers the pangs of puppy love for the first time in his life. Unfortunately, when the object of his affections, little Karen Burgess (Ronda Jeter), rejects him, Opie transfers his affections to a somewhat older woman-Thelma Lou! At first amused by the situation, Thelma's boyfriend Barney soon grows intensely jealous of his pint-sized competitor. Written by Harvey Bullock, "The Rivals" first aired on April 8, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Helen refuses to accompany Andy to the Chamber of Commerce dance unless he finds a date for her cousin Mary Grace Gossage (Mary Grace Canfield). Gomer Pyle is elected to be Mary Grace's escort-only to apparently jilt the girl right in the middle of the dance! Originally scheduled to air on November 25, 1963, "A Date for Gomer" was bumped to December 9 by CBS' ongoing coverage of the JFK assassination. The episode was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
For committing various infractions-including cooking in his room-Barney is evicted by his landlady Mrs. Mendelbright (Enid Markey). Too stubborn to make amends, Barney temporarily moves into the Sheriff's office, but soon wears out his welcome there as well. Meanwhile, Mrs. Mendelbright is being swept off her feet by her charming new tenant Oscar Fields (J. Pat O'Malley)-but Andy smells a charming rat. Written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum, "Up in Barney's Room" first aired on December 2, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Alan Hale Jr. guest-stars as farmer Big Jeff Pruitt, who has come to Mayberry in search of a bride. Deputy Barney offers to help out, only to stand by in horror as his own girlfriend Thelma Lou is chosen by the bombastic Jeff. Outraged, Barney prepares to settle his dilemma with a fistfight, despite the fact that Jeff is literally twice his size. But Andy and Thelma Lou cook up a scheme to scare off Jerry without any undue bloodshed. The closing scene is a riot! First shown on January 1, 1962, "The Farmer Takes a Wife" was written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
When Mayberry choir director John Masters (Olan Soule) announces that he needs a new first tenor, Barney volunteers for the job. Unfortunately, Barney's musical skills are on a par with his talents as deputy. When it becomes obvious that the other choir members haven't the heart to tell Barney that his singing stinks, Andy comes up with a face-saving strategy that could well have been borrowed from the climax of Singin' in the Rain. Originally shown on February 19, 1962, "Barney and the Choir" was written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Andy' girl friend Mary Simpson, originally portrayed by Julie Adams in "The County Nurse", is enacted by Sue Ann Langdon in this episode. Andy's romantic progress with Mary is constantly being interrupted by well-meaning buttinsky Barney. As gently as possible, Andy tells Barney that he'd like to spend some time alone with Mary-whereupon Barney immediately assumes that Andy wants to propose to Mary, a tasty bit of news that he dutifully imparts to everyone else in town. Written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart, "Three's a Crowd" first aired on April 9, 1962. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Though introduced in the episode titled "Andy and Opie-Bachelors," Sheriff Andy's new girlfriend, county nurse Peggy McMillan (Joanna Moore), made her earliest series appearance in "Andy's Rich Girlfriend", which though filmed after her inaugural episode was telecast first, on October 8, 1962. Upon discovering that Peggy has a very wealthy father, Andy begins to think that the girl is out of his league. Barney takes it upon himself to "re-invent" Andy so that he'll be acceptable to Peggy's friends and family. "Andy's Rich Girfriend" was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
