Rockfan178 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

What was Andy accused of doing?? im glad he got back as the sherriff.. i dont believe ive seen this episode before... this is my fave show.. :D

j43ms (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

i've seen those episodes and i'm sure that didn't put anyone's back up! i think it was because the bbc or whoever probably assumed we wouldn't be able to identify with a small town in america but that would be a mistake, as (to paraphrase you), the philosophy and humour was indeed universal!

kymarcin (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I hope it wasn't because of the portrayal of Malcom Merriwether, played by Bernard Fox. His first appearance was touching when he gave Aunt Bee a much needed rest. Even over 45 years later, the b/w episodes of this show should be seen. Many churches here use the episodes in their Sunday school classes. The morals taught in this show should be universal.

vividwatch47 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

A rare side of Barney's character that was never seen before.

j43ms (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

the andy griffith show never aired in the uk. i can't think why. the standard of writing and acting was on a par with the best ever produced on tv

cbgflygirl (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Very sweet.

TomBarristerX (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Another excellent vignette which shows Knotts' ability as a dramatic actor occurred towards the end of the episosde "Lawman Barney".

Traumatoast (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Thank you. :-)

mginsel (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Amen to that brother.

Traumatoast (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I should send this link to police departments around the country. They might learn something about humanity instead of how to tazer 72 year old grandmothers.