Summary[]
J. Howard Jackson, an unscrupulous publisher, and his associate Jean Boswell try to undermine Andy's position in Mayberry.
Plot[]
Andy travels to Mr. Jackson's office to inform him of his outstanding ticket. As it is too late to simply pay the ticket, Andy brings Mr. Jackson into the courthouse.
Andy Shuts Barney Up
Angered by a mere $15 ticket, J. Howard Jackson vows revenge by having Andy removed from office. Barney unwittingly helps Jackson by providing "evidence" against Andy to girl reporter Jean Boswell (Ruta Lee). When Andy's case is brought before the commissioner, it is the shamefaced Barney who saves the day.
Notes/Trivia[]
- Barney's monologue during Andy's trial is one of the series' most touching moments. Although often at odds with Andy when it comes to by-the-book procedure versus down-home common sense Barney realizes and expresses how Andy's "by the heart" approach is far superior when dealing with the people you live with in your hometown.
- Barney refers to The New Housekeeper, where Emma Brand jaywalked. This is also the last mention of Emma Watson on the series.
- This episode was voted one of the top 10 fan-favorite episodes.
- Although Hal Smith (Otis Campbell) is listed in the end credits, he does not appear in the episode. That can sometimes indicate that scenes with an actor were filmed, but not actually used in the final edit of the episode.
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Quotes[]
- Comissioner: I said you may step down.
- Barney: You can say that all you want to, but I ain't steppin' down. This is a hearing, ain't it? Well, it seems to me you oughta hear everything, not just a bunch of yesses.
Barney: You gotta understand, this is a small town. The sheriff is more than just a sheriff. He's a friend. And the people in this town, they ain't got a better friend than Andy Taylor.
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