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Podcast by Dr. Kevin Burke discusses the cultural relevance, morals and “just plain fun” embodied by “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960 – 1968). Kevin is going through the episodes one at time and commenting on each one providing “behind the scenes” tidbits and insights into TAGS episodes. His was the f…

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    Burke on Mayberry #163 – The Case of the Punch in the Nose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 9:45


    Time length: 9:45 In this Burke on Mayberry podcast season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, “The Case of the Punch in the Nose,” Barney stirs up trouble with a case that occurred 19 years earlier!

    Burke on Mayberry #162 – Guest in the House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 7:22


    In this Burke on Mayberry podcast season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, “Guest in the House,” Gloria – the guest in the house – creates a mess in the house!

    Burke on Mayberry #161 – TV or Not TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 8:37


    Running Time: 8:37 In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘TV or Not TV,' which originally aired March 1, 1965, Andy and Barney are approached about a potential television show to be named, “Sheriff without a Gun.” The Mayberry Sheriff Office discovers it cannot “bank” on this actually happening.

    Burke on Mayberry #160 – If I Had A Quarter-Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 8:30


    Running Time: 8:30 Burke on Mayberry In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘If I Had A Quarter-Million,' which originally aired February 15, 1965, Barney tries to catch a bank robber with the help of the FBI.

    Burke on Mayberry #159 – Barney Runs for Sheriff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 7:48


    Running Time: 7:48 Burke on Mayberry In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Barney Runs for Sheriff,' which originally aired February 8, 1965, Barney runs against, with, and for Andy for Sheriff of Mayberry!

    Burke on Mayberry #158 – Goober and the Art of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 8:05


    Running Time: 8:05 Burke on Mayberry In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Goober and the Art of Love,' which originally aired February 1, 1965, a Goober gets assistance with his lack of love life!

    Burke on Mayberry #157 – The Lucky Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 10:24


    Running Time: 10:24 In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Lucky Letter,' which originally aired January 15, 1965, a ‘chain’ of events occur because of a letter!

    Burke on Mayberry #156 – The Rehabilitation of Otis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 11:20


    Running Time: 11:20 In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Rehabilitation of Otis,’ which originally aired January 18, 1965, Otis buys a “mooving” type of transportation!

    Burke on Mayberry #155 – Goober Takes a Car Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 9:20


    Podcast: Play in new window | Download Running Time: 9:20

    Burke on Mayberry #154 – Barney Fife, Realtor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 9:05


    Burke on Mayberry #153 – Three Wishes for Opie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 8:31


    Running Time = 8:31 In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Three Wishes for Opie,’ which originally aired December 21, 1964, Barney summons Count Ist Van Telecky!

    Burke on Mayberry #152 – Otis Sues The County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 10:41


    Running Time = 10:40 In this season five, “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Otis Sues The County,’ which originally aired December 28, 1964, Otis has his day in court!

    Burke on Mayberry #151 – Andy and Helen Have Their Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 8:07


    Running Time = 8:07 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Andy and Helen Have Their Day’ which originally aired on December 14, 1964, Barney helps then hurts this endeavor!

    Burke on Mayberry #150 – The Darling Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020


    Running Time = 10:30 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Darling Baby’ which originally aired on December 7, 1964, Opie gets engaged – until Andy comes to the rescue! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke On Mayberry #149 – The Pageant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020


    Running Time = 10:09 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Pageant’ which originally aired on November 30, 1964, Aunt Bee attempts to play Lady Mayberry in the Centennial play, ye.t has a change of heart Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #148 – Goodbye, Sheriff Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020


    Running Time = 7:14 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Goodbye, Sheriff Taylor’ which originally aired on November 23, 1964, Barney gets to be sheriff for a day – be careful what you wish for, Barn! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #147 – Opie’s Fortune

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020


    Opie’s Fortune Running Time: 9:59 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Opie’s Fortune’ which originally aired on November 16, 1964, Opie finds $50 and is eager to spend his fortune. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #146 – Barney’s Uniform

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019


    Man in the Middle   Running Time:   9:23 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Barney’s Uniform’ which originally aired on November 9, 1964, Barney is threatened by Fred Plummer, yet Andy successfully handles the situation. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #145 – Man in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019


    Man in the Middle   Running Time:   7:32 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Man in the Middle’ which originally aired on November 2, 1964, Andy, Barney, Thelma Lou, and Helen are mad at, and about, each other! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #144 – Barney’s Bloodhound

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019


    Barney’s Bloodhound Running time:  12:00 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Barney’s Bloodhound’ which originally aired on October 26, 1964, Barney believes “Blue” is the ‘key’ to helping capture the escaped convict. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com

    Burke on Mayberry #143 – Aunt Bee’s Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019


    Burke on Mayberry 143 – Aunt Bee’s Romance Running time:  10:45 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Aunt Bee’s Romance’ which originally aired on October 19, 1964, Aunt Bee is revisited by a former beau (Roger) who does not make a good impression with Andy and Opie. Be sure to visit […]

    Burke on Mayberry #142 – The Education of Ernest T. Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018


    Burke on Mayberry 142 – The Education of Ernest T. Bass Running time:  8:49 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘The Education of Ernest T. Bass’ which originally aired on October 12, 1964, Andy, with Miss Crump’s assistance, attempts to educate Ernest T. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com.

    Burke on Mayberry #141 – Family Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 9:50


    Burke on Mayberry 141 – Family Visit Running time:  9:50 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Family Visit’ which originally aired on October 5, 1964, Nora, Ollie, and kids visit the Taylor household! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com.     

    Burke on Mayberry #140 – Barney’s Physical

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 9:50


    Burke on Mayberry 140 – Barney’s Physical Running time:  9:50 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Barney’s Physical’ which originally aired on September 28, 1964, After five years on the force, Barney finds himself too short and light to remain in the Sheriff’s Office. Andy saves the Deputy! Be sure to […]

    Burke on Mayberry #139 – Opie Loves Helen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 10:13


    Burke on Mayberry 139 – Opie Loves Helen Running time:  10:13 In this season five “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Opie Loves Helen’ which originally aired on September 21, 1964, Opie develops a somewhat secret crush on Helen, and Barney tries to help! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com.     

    Burke on Mayberry #138 – Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 11:03


    Burke on Mayberry 138 – Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C Running time:  11:03 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’ which originally aired on May 19, 1964, Gomer joins the Marines, and Andy tries to help! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com. Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #137 – Back to Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 9:58


    Burke on Mayberry 137 – Back to Nature Running time:  9:58 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Back to Nature’ which originally aired on May 11, 1964, the Mayberry gang go on a camping expedition which leads to fun misadventures!’ Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com. Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #136 – Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 10:20


    Burke on Mayberry 136 – Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt Running time: 10:20 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt’ which originally aired on May 4, 1964, Barney claims to have Thelma Lou in his “hip pocket” and finds out ‘all is fair in love and war!’ Be […]

    Burke on Mayberry #135 – The Rumor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 11:16


    Burke on Mayberry 135 – The Rumor Running time: 11:16 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘The Rumor’ which originally aired on April 27, 1964, Barney starts a rumor about Andy and Helen and ‘engages’ many others in the fiasco. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com. Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #134 – The Return of Malcolm Merriweather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 11:22


    Burke on Mayberry 134 – The Return of Malcolm Merriweather Running time: 11:22 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘The Return of Malcolm Merriweather’ which originally aired on April 20, 1964, Malcolm Merriweather returns to make Aunt Bee a “A Lady of Leisure,” but she is not happy. Be sure to visit […]

    Burke on Mayberry #133 – Fun Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 9:09


    Burke on Mayberry 133 – Fun Girls Running time: 9:09 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Fun Girls’ which originally aired on April 13, 1964, Gomer introduces Goober to the Mayberry gang and Goober shows his versatile talents. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com. Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #132 – A Deal is a Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2016 10:55


    Burke on Mayberry 132 – A Deal is a Deal Running time: 10:55 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘A Deal is a Deal’ which originally aired on April 6, 1964, Barney and Gomer try to help the Mayberry kids get rid of their Miracle Salve. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com. Subscribe to […]

    Burke on Mayberry #131 – Divorce, Mountain Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 12:43


    Burke on Mayberry 131 – Divorce, Mountain Style Running time: 12:43 In this season four “The Andy Griffith Show”  episode entitled, ‘Divorce, Mountain Style’ which originally aired on March 30, 1964, a horse of a different color plays a role in Andy’s potential marriage to Charlene Darling. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on […]

    Burke on Mayberry #130 – Bargain Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 10:34


    Burke on Mayberry 130 – Bargain Day Running time: 10:34 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Bargain Day’ which originally aired on March 23, 1964, Andy keeps reminding Aunt Bee to “Call the man!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #129 – Andy Saves Gomer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 11:30


    Burke on Mayberry 129 – Andy Saves Gomer Running time: 11:30 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Andy Saves Gomer’ which originally aired on March 16, 1964, Andy puts out a fire at Wally’s, but in doing so, lights a fire under Gomer! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke […]

    Burke on Mayberry #128 – Andy’s Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2016 12:24


    Burke on Mayberry 128 – Andy’s Vacation Running time: 12:24 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Andy’s Vacation’ which originally aired on March 9, 1964, Andy attempts to go on vacation, but Gomer and Barney make it difficult! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry Subscribe to Burke […]

    Burke on Mayberry #127 – The Shoplifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2016 13:02


    Burke on Mayberry 127 – The Shoplifters Running time: 13:02 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘The Shoplifters’ which originally aired on March 2, 1964, Barney and Andy go after shoplifters in Ben Weaver’s store! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #126 – 2015 Mayberry Days Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 10:00


    Burke on Mayberry 126 – 2015 Mayberry Days Festival Running time: 10:01 Kevin L. Burke discusses the annual “BIG” event known as “Mayberry Days” in Mount Airy, North Carolina (Andy Griffith’s childhood hometown). Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #125 – The Song Festers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2015 11:07


    Burke on Mayberry 125 – The Song Festers Running time: 11:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘The Song Festers’ which originally aired on February 24, 1964, Gomer goes from changing a tire, to changing the choir! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry Subscribe to Burke on […]

    Burke on Mayberry #124 – Hot Rod Otis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2015 9:45


    Burke on Mayberry 124 – Hot Rod Otis Running time: 9:45 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Hot Rod Otis’ which originally aired on February 17, 1964, Otis buys a car, which requires Andy and Barney’s care! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry Subscribe to Burke on […]

    Burke on Mayberry #123 – Prisoner of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2015 10:26


    Burke on Mayberry 123 – Prisoner of Love Running time: 10:26 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Prisoner of Love’ which originally aired on February 10, 1964, Andy and Barney fall prisoner to a prisoner! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #122 – My Fair Ernest T. Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 12:30


    Burke on Mayberry 122 – My Fair Ernest T. Bass Running time: 12:30 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘My Fair Ernest T. Bass’ which originally aired on February 3, 1964, Ernest T. Bass has a ‘blind date’ with Mrs. Wiley.” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #121 – Barney’s Sidecar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2014 10:52


    Burke on Mayberry 121 – Barney’s Sidecar Running time: 10:52 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Barney’s Sidecar’ which originally aired on January 27, 1964, Barney wreaks havoc on the Mayberry citizens with his new “toy.” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #120 – Aunt Bee The Crusader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2014 10:48


    Burke on Mayberry 120 – Aunt Bee The Crusader Running time: 10:48 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Aunt Bee The Crusader’ which originally aired on January 20, 1964, Aunt Bee, and her friends, help a “Beau” who Andy is evicting. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #119 – Andy and Opie’s Pal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2014 10:42


    Burke on Mayberry 119 – Andy and Opie’s Pal Running time: 10:42 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Andy and Opie’s Pal’ which originally aired on January 13, 1964, Andy (and Barney) teach Opie a lesson about friendship. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #118 – Barney and The Cave Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2013 9:29


    Burke on Mayberry 118 – Barney and The Cave Rescue Running time: 9:29 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Barney and the Cave Rescue’ which originally aired on January 6, 1964, Andy saves Barney while Barney saves Andy. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #117 – Opie and His Merry Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2013 9:40


    Burke on Mayberry 117 – Opie and His Merry Men Running time: 9:40 The story of Robin Hood plays a big role in this episode as Opie attempts to help a less fortunate citizen. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #116 – 2013 Mayberry Days Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2013 11:47


    Burke on Mayberry 116 – 2013 Mayberry Days Festival Running time: 11:47 Kevin L. Burke discusses the annual “BIG” event known as “Mayberry Days” in Mount Airy, North Carolina (Andy Griffith’s childhood hometown). Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #115 – Citizen’s Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2013 10:08


    Burke on Mayberry 115 – Citizen’s Arrest Running time: 10:08 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ which originally aired on December 16, 1963, with Gomer’s assistance, Barney’s in jail, Barney’s in jail! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #114 – Up In Barney’s Room

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2013 10:28


    Burke on Mayberry 114 – Up In Barney’s Room Running time: 10:28 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Up In Barney’s Room’ which originally aired on December 2, 1963, Barney is really ‘cooking’ in his room! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

    Burke on Mayberry #113 – A Date For Gomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2013 8:50


    Burke on Mayberry 113 – A Date For Gomer Running time: 8:50 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘A Date For Gomer’ which originally aired on November 25, 1963, Gomer has his first date with Mary Grace, and “she’s nice!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry     

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