So funny, because in real life no human can be as insensitive and dense as Barney was from beginning to end of this episode. I wanted to jump through the screen and punch him myself as he consistently blocked "cupid". Imagine an episode where Andy did the same to him with his Thelmalou or the invisible Juanita.
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Mary--Shotgiver 2
Hitchcoc1 December 2019
The county got rid of Julie Adams (Mary 1) and replaced her with Mary 2. Andy is trying to woo Sue Ann Langdon (cute as a button) but Barney can't understand how they can enjoy themselves without his input. Andy gets more and more frustrated with his clingy friend, who is totally clueless. To make matters worse, Barney jumps to a huge conclusion.
Preposterous. But, it works.
vitoscotti30 March 2022
The 2nd county nurse Mary Simpson Sue Ann Langdon replacing Julie Adams blends in nicely. The writers have such flexibility with Barney's intellect. They can make him a total imbecile when is needed in the script. At times it's not realistic how stupid he is. But, it gives the Barney character wings to fly into rare air genius comedy.
It's amazing how good both Mary Simpsons were. Especially odd is a change when their episodes we're so close together..
The date pest theme will be used again with Goober. The Barney wrongly thinking Andy is getting married and crashing with a party will also be used again. With Helen Crump. It's ok when they rehash themes on TAGS. Is almost always works brilliantly each time.
It's amazing how good both Mary Simpsons were. Especially odd is a change when their episodes we're so close together..
The date pest theme will be used again with Goober. The Barney wrongly thinking Andy is getting married and crashing with a party will also be used again. With Helen Crump. It's ok when they rehash themes on TAGS. Is almost always works brilliantly each time.
Question about a song
wihmusic30 April 2019
All stars for Sue Ane
dontspamme-7607826 September 2023
I watched this episode for one of my favorite actresses, Sue Ane Langdon, and it didn't disappoint. She had an unusually large part with a good amount of screen time.
It was fun watching how she handled Andy's awkward and fumbling mating rituals. She knew what he was trying to do, but never let on (until the very end). At the same time she deftly dealt with Barney's oblivious insertion into their "alone time".
She ran rings around both of them.
There surprisingly were a few references to the fact that she was a well educated and highly skilled medical professional. Those were credentials that neither Andy or Barney could match.
The show was made better when she suggested taking her car on moonlight drive. It was a Ford Fairline Sunliner Convertable. Seemingly the iconic 1956 model. To my dismay, she let Andy drive. But that car reinforced her persona as a strong, independent woman with a joie de vivre.
It was fun watching how she handled Andy's awkward and fumbling mating rituals. She knew what he was trying to do, but never let on (until the very end). At the same time she deftly dealt with Barney's oblivious insertion into their "alone time".
She ran rings around both of them.
There surprisingly were a few references to the fact that she was a well educated and highly skilled medical professional. Those were credentials that neither Andy or Barney could match.
The show was made better when she suggested taking her car on moonlight drive. It was a Ford Fairline Sunliner Convertable. Seemingly the iconic 1956 model. To my dismay, she let Andy drive. But that car reinforced her persona as a strong, independent woman with a joie de vivre.
So the new County Nurse is Mary 2
mloessel16 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
So Ellie doesn't work out, then you have Mary 1 (Julie Adams) followed by Mary 2 (Sue Ann Langdon). The writers were burning the midnight oil and throwing any and all ideas on the wall. These ladies were lovely and Taylor took an immediate liking to each of them. But sadly they would not last. Along comes Ms Helen Crump/Aneta Corsaut (Opies' school teacher) and Andy, as usual, takes an immediate liking to a lady who has a jealous streak and is quick to anger. And let's not forget Karen visiting Thelma Lou who is a champion skeet shooter. She lasted just the time she was visiting.
Irritating to say the least
JoeInBW31 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
For the most part The Andy Griffith show provides quality storytelling with good moral messages. The bond between the people of Mayberry is something we should all aspire to. But with this episode it was more infuriating then not. The writers took an improbable situation and ran with it ignoring any sense of logic. In reality Andy would have confronted Barney after the first intrusion; which would have made this particular episode rather short. And all those that met Barney afterwards would have at least asked if it were true. And how does the girlfriend put up with this? My goodness doesn't anyone in Mayberry loose their cool except Barney? Skip it.
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