Banjo-Playing Deputy
We close out season five with an episode where Jerry Van Dyke auditions to replace Don Knotts.
Opie's Rival
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About this Episode
Sportswriter Elton Hayes returns as we break down an episode where Opie's shenanigans cause Andy to smoke not one, but two cigarettes.
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