Andy Griffith Show: The Premiere Episodes, The (Full Frame)

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Down-home humor and an endearing cast of characters helped to make "The Andy Griffith Show" one of the most beloved comedies in the history of television. Widower Andy Taylor divides his time between raising his young son, Opie, and his job as sheriff (and Justice of the Peace) of the sleepy North Carolina town, Mayberry. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee, who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife, is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free. So wet your whistle, grab your fishing pole and take a trip back to Mayberry! Includes the first 8 heartwarming episodes of this classic comedy! "The New Housekeeper" - Sheriff Andy Taylor and his young son Opie are in need of a new housekeeper. Andy's Aunt Bee looks like the perfect candidate and moves in, but her presence causes friction with Opie. "The Manhunt" - Andy and his bumbling deputy, Barney Fife, offer to help track down an escaped convict, but the captain of the state police scoffs at the small-town sheriff's help. "Guitar Player" - A gifted guitar player (James Best) who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom - with a little push from Andy. "Ellie Comes To Town" - When Mayberry's local pharmacist falls ill, his niece Ellie Walker (Elinor Donahue) steps in as a temporary replacement - and creates turmoil with the town's resident hypochondriac. "Irresistible Andy" - It's the annual church picnic, and when Andy invites Ellie to the event, he begins to suspect that she has marriage on her mind - so he hastily arranges for three of Mayberry's most eligible bachelors to lavish attention on her. "Runaway Kid" - Andy must intervene - and risk breaking a promise to Opie - when he discovers that one of Opie's young friends is planning to run away from home.