It was season 3 of The Andy Griffith Show when an episode titled The Mayberry Band aired on November 19, 1962 and introduced fans to Freddy Fleet and his band. (as Sid Hickox) Casting By Ruth Burch Art Direction by Ralph Berger Kenneth A. Reid Jim Lindsey: What'd you expect me to do, come back to my own hometown and say "Come on, folks, come look at your hometown failure.". The driver rear fender has been removed, but the seller has it. Someone was standing behind Barney when he lost, leading Barney to label this fellow a jinx. Oh. Andy asks Jim to consider finding a job in a band, even if it means leaving Mayberry. See production, box office & company info, Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. Why should folks think any less of ya now? M*A*S*H. Mary Tyler Moore. Its a twin and that would be good enough for me to paint it up to match. Guest Star. Dub Taylor plays Talbot, the postman, in this episode. Another nurse, dated Andy even longer. : But that slow growth does not weaken the lessons embodied in the show. The Andy Griffith Show Season 1- The Guitar Player, played by Henry Slate The Guitar Player Returns, played by Herb Ellis Season 3- The Mayberry Band, "Freddy Fleet" played by Joseph Sirola Season 4- A Date for Gomer (mentioned) Season 5- Goober and the Art of Love (mentioned) Gallery Gallery of Bobby Fleet Categories Answer: Henry Bennett Interesting Information: Deputy, lock up the prisoners. We always assume that Bobbys and Freddys bands are the same and while Freddy does mention that every time he comes through Mayberry that Andy tries pot bellied schemes we dont know that it is the same band. When TAGS left the airwaves, a successor show,Mayberry RFD,carried on the lives of the Mayberry, North Carolina populus absent Sheriff Andy Taylor. In addition to the fact that the boy in the picture was standing next to a collie dog identical to Lassie. Im sold, same car. We do know that Freddy Fleet is played by actor Joseph Sirola (born October 7, 1929). TOGETHER AGAIN, AGAIN -On stage in 1995 at the 35th Anniversary "Andy Griffith Show" Cast Reunion in Winston-Salem, N.C. Photo by Steve Keenan. Andy Griffith Show. Then Andy has Barney haul Jim in for questioning and tricks him into playing for Bobby. : Andy arrests Bobby Fleet (Henry Slate) and his traveling dance band in order to force them to check out a local guitar player (James Best) who's in an adjacent cell . Talbot . The highlight of the episode is Andy Griffith singing "Midnight Special". Would that it were so. "List of The Andy Griffith Show guest stars", Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Andy_Griffith_Show_guest_stars&oldid=1144754239, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Known for voice work including as Aquaman in, Known for the role of Col. Gordon Kirkwood on, Played the recurring role of Opie's friend Trey Bowden during season 4, Later known for portraying Art Donovan on, Known for playing Joseph "Uncle Joe" Carson on. Director Bob Sweeney Writers James Fritzell Everett Greenbaum Sheldon Leonard Stars Andy Griffith Ron Howard Are you a criminal? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! the few continuity errors seen on the Andy Griffith Show. Jims dream comes true. The Bobby Fleet Band may be one of the only bands that you can sing along to every song they play. The lack of a civil rights episode in The Andy Griffith Show shows neither cowardice nor lack of creativity. The Andy Griffith Show was an American sitcom television series airing on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968. . Andy Griffith Show. This is a great episode Barney with the symbols is enough to wake the dead & of course he thinks he is good enough for John P Sousa's band. Andy is happy to once again arrest wayward guitar player Jim Lindsey on a charge of disturbing the peace (playing illegally on the public street) because it means he and Jim can play duets while Jim sits behind bars. This page was last edited on 29 December 2012, at 21:27. Bobby Fleet, John Masters, Mary Grace Gossage 3. Bobby Fleet Type Multiple Choice. In the episode titled "The Jinx", Barney Fife was playing checkers with Floyd the barber, and lost. Pa's never wrong. Jim, however, is reluctant and claims he isn't quite ready. This was 50s slang for a sweet and funny and often naive boy of strict religious upbringing, typically Mormon. | 001. I would restore it just like it was on the show emblazoned with Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat! How much fun would that be at Mayberry in the Midwest in Danville, Indiana every year? That appearance was followed by "Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army," "My Fair Ernest T. Bass," "The Education of Ernest T. Bass," and "Malcolm At the Crossroads." The character also appeared in the "Return to Mayberry" reun. (abbreviation for Rural Free Delivery) is an American television series produced as a spin-off continuation of The Andy Griffith Show.When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the retitled program, which ran for three seasons (78 episodes) on the CBS Television Network from 1968 to 1971. The New Housekeeper - 10/3/1960 On the wall behind Lindsey (James Best) there is a calendar hanging on the wall. This episode marks Jonathan Hole's first appearance as Funeral Director Orville Monroe. Best known roles are, Best known for portraying Lt. Elroy Carpenter, a bumbling yes-man on the 1960s sitcom ", A veteran of numerous films, Holloway was also the voice of, Jud Fletcher, Jubal, Sam Benson and Mr. Crowley, Known for playing "Haley the Bartender" in ", Known for his portrayal of Col. Alfred E. Bellows, M.D. They changed names all the time. The fake guitar playing with accompanying invisible instruments really drags down the episode. Both episodes of The Andy Griffith Show featuring Bobby Fleet were in the very first season of the series. Share on Twitter. Hard to tell but I see no evidence of the roof rack. The picture on the calendar appears to be John Provost and Lassie from the series where he played Timmy Martin. : Bess Muggins. Road trip! Yeah, plus the twenty, that's seventy altogether. Well, we try to keep it low for the first offense. He is a professional musician outside the friendly confines of Mayberry. A Mayberry / Andy Griffith Show reference! Andy contacts Bobby Fleet and finds out that Jim's huge ego and ridiculous demands led to Jim to leaving the band. Sheriff Taylor twists the law to help a musically gifted citizen leave the community nest by arresting a traveling band on trumped up charges. I love it. The Andy Griffith Show VANDOR Salt Pepper Shakers Barney Fife Don Knotts TV Set. Official Sites The guitar Jim is playing is a Harmony Archtone; a common student instrument from the 1950s and 1960s. Andy and son Opie live. Sheriff Andy Taylor Get new comment updates via email. she has a Chevy 350 4 bolt main that is being rebuilt using the 383 stroker blueprint. Although famous for its Mayberry appearance, it would seem this Caddy only appeared in two episodes. August 14, 2022 / 9:37 AM / CBS News. Jim Lindsey is a pretty good guitar player but has little ambition and less self-confidence, often playing on the street where Andy arrests him for disturbing the peace. You can also see the holes where the fold-down steps were mounted on the drivers side. Youd have to update everything with dual AC, WiFi. In the early 1970s, the rural comedies suffered cancellation as a new wave of programs tackled issues ranging from war to feminism to inflation. As Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, he guided the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina with a gentle hand, a compassionate demeanor, and a folksy wisdom. He came back to Mayberry because he had nowhere else to go. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Bobby Fleet. Sheriff Taylor twists the law to help a musically gifted citizen leave the community nest by arresting a traveling band on trumped up charges. Pretty good music at times also. James Best, who plays Jim Lindsey, later becomes well known as a sheriff himself. That's the worst thing anybody can do. Prodded by the bands teasing, Jim plays a riff that convinces Bobby Fleet to hire him. Some were known prior to their appearance, while others became well-known later. In Season 1, episode 31 "The Guitar Player Returns," Bobby Fleet was played by Herbert Ellis. It looks like they will have to stay home until Andy gets a little help from Freddy Fleet and his band. Impressed by his talent, he offers Jim a job with the band - which leaves in fifteen minutes. Restoration was the plan but sadly the day never came. 1959 Cadillac Convertible, One-Owner Stalled Restoration: 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible. It looks like they will have to stay home until Andy gets a little help from Freddy Fleet and his band. Realizing Jim's potential, Bobby can not pass up the chance to get back his main attraction. Oh, you'll be my guests, of course. | This stretched Cadillac is offered for $9,000. | This is evident while filming the interior shot of the drugstore when Andy and Barney are seen walking across the street towards to the drugstore. Find movie and film cast and crew information for The Andy Griffith Show : The Guitar Player (1960) - Don Weis on AllMovie. The main exception was Francis Bavier (Aunt Bee), who turned down the . Good Old Times. Never mind. **UPDATE** The original poster was WRONG! Mon, Oct 17, 1960 30 mins. That's just what I mean. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_13',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); This is REALLY cool! Jim declines, saying he's not ready yet and Andy can't convince him otherwise. This is a custom made Limo that is on a 1977 Chevy Suburban chassis. ( I dont recall this particular episode, however) AG was filmed in the early 60s, so this Caddy, at the time, was only 15 years old. Certainly a worthwhile classic for a museum, or an Andy Griffith fan, would you take on this tv star project? Of course the day they leave while pulling away in the bus they start playing & the mayor knows he was duped.The actor who played Freddy Fleet Joesph Sirola just passed 2-10-19. It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. Used in the show as a band vehicle, this Cadillac appears to have wound up in someones car collection where it has now rested many years. His voice has been heard in scores of advertisements since the 1960s and one cannot listen to a radio or watch a television in a major market without hearing his distinctive voice. It looks like they will have to stay home until Andy gets a little h Read allMayberry's town band is the worst in the state and Mayor Stoner refuses to allow them to go to the state capital to play. : "Poor Horatio!" When Bobby Fleet's band comes through Mayberry, Andy sees an opportunity for Jim, but the band leader isn't interested. Aw, come on now! Dub Taylor, who plays Talbot the postmaster, appears four times in the series, and had a lifetime career of over 250 films and television shows. The seller has so kindly found some show footage of the car to bring this car to life so to speak. Gas it up, Chickie. [quickly spoken, in frustration] The Andy Griffith Show became a showcase for some of the most famous and prolific character actors in the business. Well, that's the way it'll be then. During the 1960s, "The Andy Griffith Show" was one of the most-watched and popular sitcoms of that era. Bobby Fleet After hearing a stellar performance of "New River Train," Andy wonders if the young prodigy isn't squandering his gifts and reasons that Jim could be bigger than "that fella we see every now and then on television, shakin' and screamin'." All in the Family. Such a cool find some fan will be all over this! Its a scary coincidence that the very episode you listed was just on tonight! Jimmy Morgan. So long, Sheriff Taylor. Summary: Mayor Stoner declares the town's marching band a disgrace and refuses to allocate money for it's annual trip to the state competition. Ohh, I wished you hadn't a said that. Oh, you mean you'll take the 24 hours? A situational comedy from the 1960's. Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son, Opie, move to sleepy Mayberry, North Carolina, which is virtually crime-free. In his later years, Andy distanced his Mt. Goober, the slow-witted cousin of Gomer Pyle played by George Lindsey, who died May 6 at age 83, was first mentioned as being named Goober Beasley in episode No. Jim Lindsey (James Best) just isn't funny to have a major role in a sitcom episode. : The epitome of an average episode. The original Bobby Fleet (Henry Slate) was better than Herbert Ellis here. Although there is little history offered up on its past, it certainly must have had a colorful life. Become a member to add images to your comments. 26 of 26 found this interesting | Share this In "A Singer in Town," the kids go crazy when this teen idol (pictured far left) stops in Mayberry. He fines Bobby and his band for so many minor infractions, that they decide to take 24 hours in Jail instead. Your old man framed the whole thing - the hick troublemaker. The tires are way too far out for where they should be. Mutt (claimed to be a bloodhound), Barney adopts to sniff out criminals (one episode) Blue. Never mind. Here, every man is equal and deserves the same product or service for the same price. In turn, Mayberry was a fictional oasis of calm in a real storm of unrest. Into town comes a group Bobby Fleet and His Band With A Beat. Imagine the power of Sheriff Taylors quiet but firm dignity as he stands for social progress, probably against an interloper from a big northern city looking to establish a business in Mayberry. Andy suspects that the band could use a good guitar player, but setting up a meeting is a bit tricky since Jim isn't willing to play and Fleet isn't willing to listen; so, he uses the law to set up a meeting, arresting Fleet on an illegal parking charge and instructing Barney to bring Jim in for questioning (although what kind of questions is never quite worked out). Opie Taylor Has to be the same car. He also took a stab at other series throughout the years. There were two "Bobby Fleet" and His Band With a Beat. It looks like they will have to stay home until Andy gets a little help from Freddy Fleet and his band.Mayberry's town band is the worst in the state and Mayor Stoner refuses to allow them to go to the state capital to play. Skippy, Daphne. Orville Monroe . Mayor Roy Stoner: Well, I'll admit they sound better'n they did last year Mayor Roy Stoner: but they are still the most disgusting band I have ever heard in all my life. Andy forces a meeting between Bobby and Jim the only way he can, by arresting Jim. Bobby Fleet : (b) Repeal under Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.Section 602 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-67) is . A bona fide television classic, "The Andy Griffith Show" follows the gentle give and take of small-town Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), his son, Opie (Ron Howard), and all the other colorful characters who inhabit bucolic Mayberry, N.C. 3,136 IMDb 8.4 1961 32 episodes. Bobby Fleet is the band leader and manager of the group, joined later by Jim Lindsey, a local Mayberry resident, who returns after playing guitar for the band. Being Sheriff, Andy arranges for them to spend the night in Mayberry and gets Jim to audition for them. Obviously there are some concerns about this old Caddy, but overall it seems like there is more than enough incentive to revive this classic. The window to the left of the barbershop door would later turn into "Beauty Shop," then "TV Repair," and finally "Used Furniture.". [quickly spoken, in frustration] Contrary to the earlier submission stating that the boy on the calendar was Ron Howard's real-life younger brother, Clint Howard. Filming & Production I would have to charge extra. all Chevy below deck all Buick above. Also the tires are quite old and weathered as the woven material within is exposed on the rear. Time 5 mins. Still Picture. New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy, Jerry Dean Roberts . There was one real-life person, however, that did not enjoy having a shoutout on the very popular sitcom. And suck in that gut! Angry that he's been cornered into playing for a man forced to listen, Jim refuses. This episode originally aired on October 17, 1960, but the calendar in the jail cell, with the 1st falling on a Tuesday, suggests the story takes place in November of that year. . No hick Sheriff is gonna bleed me. That was a great show! Opie Taylor Bobby Fleet refers to Andy as "Hyrum." Did the darlings really play instruments? : Opens in a new window or tab. Glad to! The DVDs released by Raintree Home Video replaces the classic Andy Griffith Show theme with a generic instrumental song. So why is the artwork missing from the door? Ever! Waitress . Fleet is willing to take Lindsey back though because he is a great guitar player. It looks like they will have to stay home until Andy gets a little h Mayberry's town band is the worst in the state and Mayor Stoner refuses to allow them to go to the state capital to play. Share by E-Mail. Contents In addition to the regular and recurring cast members of The Andy Griffith Show (19601968), the show had many guest stars. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Disclosure: This site may receive compensation when you click on some links and make purchases. The rockers suffer from rot, and the edge of the roof by the drip rail has an area of rot as well. He also plays the preacher that marries Dud and Charlene in A Mountain Wedding episode and appears as the postman again in High Noon In Mayberry but his name is Billy Ray instead of Talbot. $50? 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