Clint Howard Movies
The son of actors, juvenile performer Clint Howard began showing up on screen in the mid-1960s, usually in the TV series and feature films co-starring his older brother Ron Howard. Clint's best-known TV guest appearances include the part of Balok in the 1966 Star Trek episode "The Corbomite Maneuver," and his vivid portrayal of a youthful prognosticator in the opening installment of Night Gallery's 1971-72 season. He was starred in the 1967 Ivan Tors theatrical feature Gentle Giant and in that property's TV-series spin-off Gentle Ben. Upon attaining adulthood, Howard was mostly consigned to character parts; he has also been featured in the films directed by his brother Ron Howard, from Eat My Dust (1978) to Apollo 13 (1995). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 1965
George Savano (Edward Binns), an auto-parts dealer with mob connections, hires a new employee named Chris Benson--who, of course, is really fugitive Richard Kimble (David Janssen). When his sister Stella Savano (Diana Hyland) shows signs of being attracted to Kimble, the fiercely protective George warns Kimble to lay off or else. What George doesn't know is that Stella has already had a torrid affair with another employee, Jesse Strangl (Joseph Campanella), which resulted in an illegitimate baby. To prevent George from killing Jesse should he ever learn the truth, the delusional Stella convinces herself that Kimble is the father of her child. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Mayberry's customary calm is disrupted when Walker's Department Store is plagued with a wave of thefts. To catch the shoplifter red-handed, Barney poses as a store mannequin, with hilariously chaotic results. Andy and Barney eventually trap the crook, but in doing so they risk public ostracization (tune in, and see why). This episode was written by Bill Idelson and Sam Bobrick. "The Shoplifters" made its network broadcast premiere on March 2, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Andy is informed that a top-secret gold shipment from Denver to Fort Knox is making a stopover in Mayberry. Sworn to silence, Andy makes the mistake of telling Barney about the shipment. Before long, the entire town is preparing to welcome the armored-car drivers. A disaster? Not quite-fate, and a bit of preventative strategy, will soon intervene. Rance Howard, father of series star Ronny Howard, plays the Treasury Man, while Ronny's younger brother Clint Howard is seen as little Leon. Written by John Whedon, "A Black Day for Mayberry" originally aired on November 11, 1963. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
Receiving word that his father Dr. John Kimble (Robert Keith) is seriously ill, Richard Kimble (David Janssen) risks recapture by paying a return visit to his home town of Stafford, Indiana. No sooner has Kimble arrived than he is confronted by his resentful brother Ray (Andrew Prine), who seems to have lost the will to live since Richard was convicted of murder--and may well do something dangerously drastic in the near future. Jacqueline Scott makes her first series appearance as Kimble's supportive sister Donna, while James Sikking shows up as the first of several actors to play Donna's husband Leonard Taft. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Is meek and mild Henry Bennett (John Qualen) a natural-born jinx? Deputy Barney thinks so-and soon so does everyone else in Mayberry, despite Andy's herculean efforts to improve Henry's luck. As the episode draws to a close, it still isn't certain whether or not Henry really is a Jonah, but Andy proves that it doesn't really matter at all. Originally telecast on January 29, 1962, "The Jinx" was written by resident Andy Griffith Show wordsmiths Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Influenced by the Glenn Ford "G-Man" picture at the local movie house, Barney is determined to prove that security is lax at the Mayberry City Bank. To that end, he disguises himself as a little old lady in order to stage a phony holdup-and ends up locked in the bank vault, in full drag, for his troubles. Later on, a real robbery gives Barn' a chance to redeem himself. Originally broadcast on December 24, 1962, "The Bank Job" was written by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Once again, Opie has to contend with a young bully. This time, it's Steve Quincy (Kim Tyler), a new kid in town who has been taunting and coercing the other kids into such anti-social activities as breaking windows and stealing apples. Opie would like to clean Steve's clock, but is worried that he'll make his Sheriff father look bad if he is caught fighting in public. Best bit: Barney's overconfident demonstration of his "steel-like" stomach muscles. Watch for Richard Keith, formerly "Little Ricky" on I Love Lucy, as one of Opie's pals. Written by Harvey Bullock, "One-Punch Opie" was first seen on December 31, 1962. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
