Aaron Ruben (March 1, 1914 - January 30, 2010) was co-creator and producer of The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. He also served as director and writer for episodes of both series. The character he played on an episode of "Gomer Pyle" was named after series producer Richard O. Linke. Other TV shows produced, directed, or written by Aaron Ruben include, "The Milton Berle Show", "Caesar's Hour", "The Phil Silvers Show", "The New Andy Griffith Show", "Sanford and Son" (for which he received three Emmy Award nominations), "C.P.O. Sharkey", "Too Close for Comfort" and "Matlock" (starring Andy Griffith). He produced and wrote the 1969 film The Comic. He appeared in the TV reunion specials Andy Griffith Show Reunion and Inside TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show.
The Andy Griffith Show Episodes Directed by Aaron Ruben[]
The Andy Griffith Show Episodes Written by Aaron Ruben[]
- Barney Mends a Broken Heart
- Lawman Barney
- Floyd the Gay Deceiver
- A Wife for Andy
- The Fun Girls
- Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (episode)
- Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting
Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. Episodes Directed by Aaron Ruben[]
Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. Episodes Written by Aaron Ruben[]
- Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
- Private Ralph Skunk
- Gomer Makes the Honor Guard
- Opie Joins the Marines
- Sing a Song of Papa
- A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt
- Show Time with Sgt. Carol
- Goodbye Camp Henderson, Hello Sergeant Carter
Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. Cast[]
- Lou Ann Poovie Sings No More as Richard O. Linke (character)