Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #113 – A Date For Gomer

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:28:58 +0000

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

Burke on Mayberry #112 – Opie’s Ill-Gotten Gain

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:46:40 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 112 - Opie’s Ill-Gotten Gain Running time: 11:11 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Opie’s Ill-Gotten Gain’ which originally aired on November 18, 1963, Opie has to deal with a ‘proud Pa’ over a situation that just does not add up. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry [...]

Burke on Mayberry #111 – A Black Day For Mayberry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:17:41 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 111 - A Black Day For Mayberry Running time: 10:54 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘A Black Day For Mayberry’ which originally aired on November 11, 1963, the ‘secret’ gold truck is scheduled to travel through Mayberry. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #110 – 2012 Mayberry Days Festival

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:06:31 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #110 = 2012 Mayberry Days Running time: 6:48 In this “Burke on Mayberry” podcast, Dr. Kevin L. Burke discusses the annual fun event known as “Mayberry Days” in Mt. Airy, North Carolina (Andy Griffith’s childhood hometown). “It’s BIG!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com ! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #109 – Gomer The House Guest

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:28:35 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 109 - Gomer The House Guest Running time: 12:43 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Gomer The House Guest’ which originally aired on November 4, 1963, Andy invites Gomer to stay with the Taylors, but loses sleep over the offer. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry # 108 – Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:21:54 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 108 - Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee Running time: 9:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee’ which originally aired on October 28, 1963, Briscoe falls in and out of love with Aunt Bee.” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry # 107 – The Career of Andy Griffith (1926 – 2012)

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:07:00 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 107 - The Career of Andy Griffith (1926 – 2012) Running time: 5:58 Andy Griffith’s career (1926 – 2012) is discussed after his passing on July 3, 2012. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #106 – The Sermon for Today

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:29:43 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 106 - The Sermon for Today Running time: 9:18 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘The Sermon for Today’ which originally aired on October 21, 1963, the Mayberry gang works in ‘concert’ to discover “what’s your hurry?!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #105 – George Lindsey Memorial

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:16 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 105 - George Lindsey Memorial Running time: 12:34 Fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” celebrate the life and career of George Lindsey. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com . Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #104 – Ernest T. Bass Joins The Army

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:58:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 104 - Ernest T. Bass Joins The Army Running time: 12:12 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘Ernest T. Bass Joins The Army’ which originally aired on October 14, 1963, “where there’s glass, there’s Bass” is the theme of uniform misbehavior! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #103 – The Haunted House

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:24:46 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 103 – The Haunted House Running time: 11:02 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” season four episode entitled, ‘The Haunted House’ which originally aired on October 7, 1963, it’s “age before beauty” as the gang from Mayberry discover “there’s nothing to fear, but fear itself!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #102 – Opie The Birdman

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:34:59 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 102 – Opie The Birdman Running time: 13:09 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode – which is the first of Season Four – entitled, ‘Opie The Birdman’ which originally aired on September 30, 1963, Opie becomes a mom! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to the trivia questions! Subscribe to Burke [...]

Burke on Mayberry #101 – The Big House

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:36:02 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 101 – The Big House Running time: 12:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Big House’ which originally aired on May 6, 1963, Gomer Pyle becomes a deputy and takes aim from the roof top! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to the trivia questions! Subscribe to Burke on [...]

Burke on Mayberry #100 – Mountain Wedding

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:03:47 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 100 – Mountain Wedding Running time: 11:22 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Mountain Wedding’ which originally aired on April 29, 1963, Ernest T. Bass makes his first appearance! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to the trivia questions! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #99 – Dogs, Dogs, Dogs

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:42:49 +0000

Burke on Mayberry 99 – Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Running time: 10:56 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Dogs, Dogs, Dogs’ which originally aired on April 22, 1963, there is ‘doggone’ good talk of giraffes! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to previous trivia questions! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #98 – A Wife for Andy

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:03:54 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #98 = A Wife for Andy Running time: 10:20 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘A Wife for Andy’ which originally aired on April 15, 1963, Barney tries to help Andy (who didn’t ask for help) find a wife. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to previous trivia questions! Subscribe [...]

Burke on Mayberry #97 – The Rivals

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:42:42 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #97 = The Rivals Running time: 13:50 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Rivals’ which originally aired on April 8, 1963, Barney and Opie vie for Thelma Lou’s attention, until Opie has success with someone his own age. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to previous trivia questions! Subscribe [...]

Burke on Mayberry #96 – 2011 Mayberry Days

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:18:36 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #96 = 2011 Mayberry Days Running time: 7:05 In this “Burke on Mayberry” podcast, Dr. Kevin L. Burke discusses the fun annual event known as “Mayberry Days” in Mt. Airy, North Carolina (Andy Griffith’s childhood hometown). Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answers to previous trivia questions! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #95 – Barney’s First Car

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:10:44 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #95 = Barney’s First Car Running time: 13:06 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Barney’s First Car’ which originally aired on April 1, 1963, Barney learns you can’t make lemonade from a ‘lemon.’ Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #94 – Andy’s English Valet

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:31:47 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #94 = Andy’s English Valet Running time: 10:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Andy’s English Valet’ which originally aired on March 25, 1963, Malcolm Merriweather turns the Taylor household into a “real bobbydazler!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on [...]

Burke on Mayberry #93 – The Darlings Are Coming

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:55:27 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #93 = The Darlings Are Coming Running time: 14:30 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Darlings Are Coming” which originally aired on March 18, 1963, the Darlings come down from the mountains to invade Mayberry for the first time – “More power to you.” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #92 – Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:14:14 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #92 = Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man Running time: 12:05 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man’ which originally aired on March 11, 1963, Aunt Bee gets a “fixer” from Colonel Harvey’s Indian elixir. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe [...]

Burke on Mayberry #91 – Andy Discovers America

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:46:42 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #91 = Andy Discovers America Running time: 10:47 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Andy Discovers America’ which originally aired on March 4, 1963, Andy discourages, then encourages the boys’ interest in history. Also, Andy discovers Helen! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia [...]

Burke on Mayberry #90 = The Great Filling Station Robbery

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:40:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #90 = The Great Filling Station Robbery Running time: 11:24 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Great Filling Station Robbery’ which originally aired on February 25, 1963, Andy and Barney, with Gomer closely watching, solve a case involving Wally’s Filling Station. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #89 = Opie and the Spoiled Kid

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:59:47 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #89 = Opie and the Spoiled Kid Running time: 9:16 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Opie and the Spoiled Kid’ which originally aired on February 18, 1963, Opie learns some “tricks of the trade” from Sidewalk Swiper, Arnold. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this [...]

Burke on Mayberry #88 = Rafe Hollister Sings

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:31:28 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #88 = Rafe Hollister Sings Running time: 11:29 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Rafe Hollister Sings’ which originally aired on February 11, 1963, Barney sings ‘a cappella’ and Rafe Hollister sings for the Ladies League Musicale. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia [...]

Burke on Mayberry #87 = Class Reunion (50th Anniversary episode)

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:13:14 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #87 = Class Reunion (50th Anniversary episode) Running time: 10:05 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Class Reunion’ which originally aired on February 4, 1963, Andy and Barney organize a Class of 1945 reunion for Mayberry Union High. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s [...]

Burke on Mayberry #86 = 2010 Mayberry Days Festival

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:17:53 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #86 = 2010 Mayberry Days Festival Running time: 7:33 The 21st annual “Mayberry Days” festival is a FUN event hosted by the Surry Arts Council that brings fans and friends together from all over the country in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of [...]

Burke on Mayberry #85 = The Loaded Goat

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:03:58 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #85 = The Loaded Goat Running time: 11:33 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Loaded Goat’ which originally aired on January 28, 1963, Jimmy the goat creates an explosive situation that gets resolved to the ‘sound of music’ by Barney.” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer [...]

Burke on Mayberry #84 = High Noon in Mayberry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:18:55 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #84 = High Noon in Mayberry Running time: 10:48 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘High Noon in Mayberry’ which originally aired on January 21, 1963, ex-convict Luke Comstock returns to Mayberry to pay Andy a visit. Andy and Luke get interrupted by the “Mayberry Knott-tieing club.” Be sure to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #83 = Man in a Hurry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:20:16 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #83 = Man in a Hurry Running time: 15:01 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Man in a Hurry’ which originally aired on January 14, 1963, Malcolm Tucker’s visit to Mayberry is unintentional and longer than he initially wanted. However, Mr. Tucker finds the town of Mayberry to good to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #82 = Barney and the Governor

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:03:13 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #82 = Barney and the Governor Running time: 10:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Barney and the Governor’ which originally aired on January 7, 1963, Barney “tags” the North Carolina Governor’s car with a parking ticket. Anticipation, expectations, and libations soar, as the Governor decides to visit Barney. Be [...]

Burke on Mayberry #81 = One-Punch Opie

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:59:15 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #81 = One-Punch Opie Running time: 12:10 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘One-Punch Opie’ which originally aired on December 31, 1962, the new kid in town has a bad influence on the local boys. Opie “saves the day” (and the boys) by confronting the new kid. Be sure to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #80 = The Bank Job

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sat, 29 May 2010 14:15:22 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #80 = The Bank Job Running time: 10:20 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Bank Job’ which originally aired on December 24, 1962, Barney Fife (a.k.a. Howie Fike) is concerned the Mayberry Security Bank is not secure. He’s “Barney on the spot” as he helps to cause and foil [...]

Burke on Mayberry #79 = The Bed Jacket

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:00:42 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #79 = The Bed Jacket Running time: 11:58 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Bed Jacket’ which originally aired on December 17, 1962, Aunt Bee yearns for a bed jacket for her birthday. Andy and “Eagle Eye Annie” make her wish come true. Be sure to visit BurkeOnMayberry.com to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #78 = Convicts-at-Large

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:19:25 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #78 = Convicts-at-Large Running time: 9:42 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Convicts-at Large’ which originally aired on December 10, 1962, Barney (a.k.a. “Al”) and Floyd are captured by 3 female “cons.” Andy eventually comes to the rescue! Be sure to visit BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s [...]

Burke on Mayberry #77 = Opie’s Rival

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:08:16 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #77 = Opie’s Rival Running time: 11:29 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Opie’s Rival’ which originally aired on December 3, 1962, Opie begins to resent Andy’s relationship with Miss Peggy and tries to keep them apart. Yet, Peggy and Opie later become “blood brothers” after Andy explains how Opie [...]

Burke on Mayberry #76 = Floyd, the Gay Deceiver

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:48:27 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #76 = Floyd, the Gay Deceiver Running time: 10:47 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Floyd, the Gay Deceiver’ which originally aired on November 26, 1962, Floyd has been corresponding with Madelyn Grayson (his lonely hearts club pen pal) and leads her to believe he is a millionaire businessman. When [...]

Burke on Mayberry #75 = The Mayberry Band

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:41:24 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #75 = The Mayberry Band Running time: 12:48 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘The Mayberry Band’ which originally aired on November 19, 1962, Mayor Stoner is refusing to allow the Mayberry Band to go to Raleigh. However, Andy finds a way to convince him. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com [...]

Burke on Mayberry #74 = Lawman Barney

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:10:14 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #74 = Lawman Barney Running time: 9:50 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Lawman Barney’ which originally aired on November 12, 1962, Barney confronts two farmers who are illegally selling produce and shows the “Fife courage” (with a little help from Andy) to rectify the situation. Be sure to visit [...]

Burke on Mayberry #73 = Barney Mends A Broken Heart

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:47:30 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #73 = Barney Mends A Broken Heart Running time: 10:25 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode entitled, ‘Barney Mends A Broken Heart’ which originally aired on November 5, 1962, Andy gets “stood up” by Peggy. Barney tries to come to the rescue! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer [...]

Burke on Mayberry #72 = The Cow Thief

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:11:38 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #72 = The Cow Thief Running time: 11:19 In this TAGS episode which originally aired October 29, 1962, Andy’s law-enforcement practices come into question when a local farmer complains of missing cows. Mayor Stoner calls in “an interloper” from the state office to take over the investigation. Andy manages to save the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #71 = Andy and Opie – Bachelors

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:28:36 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #71 = Andy and Opie – Bachelors Running time: 9:03 Originally airing on November 8, 1962, in this TAGS episode Aunt Bee goes to visit Aunt Louise, leaving Andy and Opie to get by on their own. County nurse Peggy McMillan is there to keep an eye on the boys. All is [...]

Burke on Mayberry #70 = Andy and the New Mayor

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:30:43 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #71 = Andy and the New Mayor Running time: 10:45 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” which originally aired on October 15, 1962, Andy has to “train” the new mayor, with some “assistance” from Barney of course, on how the Mayberry Sheriff operates! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer [...]

Burke on Mayberry #69 = Andy’s Rich Girlfriend

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:07:14 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #69 = Andy’s Rich Girlfriend Running time: 10:35 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode, which originally aired on October 8, 1962, Barney tries to give Andy “dating advice.” “Exactilioso!” Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #68 = Mr. McBeevee

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:30:22 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #68 = Mr. McBeevee Running time: 9:27 In the first show of season 3 of “The Andy Griffith Show” which originally aired on October 1, 1962, the episode entitled, “Mr. McBeevee” is a touching story about the relationship between Andy and Opie. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #67 = Deputy Otis

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:01:06 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #67 = Deputy Otis Running time: 9:18 In this episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” which originally aired May 7, 1962, although Barney protests, Otis becomes a temporary deputy! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #66 = Cousin Virgil

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:59:39 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #66 = Cousin Virgil Running time: 11:59 In this episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” which originally aired on April 30, 1962, Barney’s cousin Virgil creates havoc! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #65 = Andy on Trial

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:08 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #65 = Andy on Trial Running time: 10:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally April 23, 1962, Barney gives a very touching and memorable speech about Andy. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #64 = The Bookie Barber

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:27:06 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #64 = The Bookie Barber Running time: 8:12 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on April 16, 1962, Barney bets on “dressing up” to catch the crooks. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe to Burke on Mayberry

Burke on Mayberry #63 = Three’s a Crowd

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:46:50 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #63 = Three’s a Crowd Running time: 9:07 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on April 9, 1962, Barney frustrates Andy’s attempts to become better acquainted with pretty Mary Simpson, the county nurse. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe [...]

Burke on Mayberry #62 = 2009 Mayberry Days Festival

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:40:25 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #62 = 2009 Mayberry Days Festival Running Time: 7:28 “Mayberry Days” is the annual festival of the Surry Arts Council that brings fans and friends together from all over the country in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is a celebration of “The Andy Griffith Show.” It’s BIG!

Burke on Mayberry #61 = Andy and Barney in the Big City

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:38:25 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #61 = Andy and Barney in the Big City Running time: 10:04 When Andy and Barney visit a hotel in Raleigh, Barney believes he spots a jewel thief. This TAGS episode originally aired on March 26, 1962. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! Subscribe [...]

Burke on Mayberry #60 = The County Nurse

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:59:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #60 = The County Nurse Running time: 9:23 Originally airing on March 19, 1962, Mary Simpson, county nurse, enlists Andy’s help in getting Rafe Hollister to submit to a tetanus shot. Andy, using reverse Mayberry psychology, gets Rafe to change his mind. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #59 = Aunt Bee The Warden

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:58:18 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #59 = Aunt Bee The Warden Running time: 9:44 When Otis arrives for his regular stay at the jail, the jail is full. Andy has no choice but to take Otis to the Taylor home to let him sleep it off. “Bloody Mary,” a.k.a. Aunt Bee decides to rehabilitate Otis once and [...]

Burke on Mayberry #58 = The Merchant of Mayberry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:03:10 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #58 = The Merchant of Mayberry Running time: 11:16 Bert Miller, a traveling salesman, stops in Mayberry. Andy and Barney help Bert build a sales stand on a lot down the street beginning a trade war between Bert and Weaver’s Department Store (originally aired March 5, 1962). Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com [...]

Burke on Mayberry #57 = Guest of Honor

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:23:14 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #57 = Guest of Honor Running Time: 11:20 In this TAGS episode which originally aired on February 26, 1962, a Founder’s Day celebration centers on honoring the first visitor to town. Little did the Mayberry gang know the first visitor would be the “key” to their problems! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com [...]

Burke on Mayberry #56 = Barney and the Choir

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:36:19 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #56 = Barney and the Choir Running time: 11:23 {A KB Favorite Episode!} When the awful sound coming from the Mayberry choir is narrowed down to Barney, the members decide they must get rid of him. Since no one has the heart to do it, they set Barney up by telling him [...]

Burke on Mayberry #55 = A Medal For Opie

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:32:25 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #55 = A Medal For Opie Running time: 8:57 Opie has his heart set on winning a medal in the annual Sheriff’s Boys’ Day race. Under the tutelage of legendary 50 yard-dash winner Barney Fife, Opie enters the race confident of a win. However, Opie comes up empty. Andy and Opie have [...]

Burke on Mayberry #54 = Jailbreak

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:11:22 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #54 = Jailbreak Running time: 11:16 Originally airing on February 5, 1962, this TAGS episode finds a team of convicts on the loose, and the state police arrive ridiculing Sheriff Taylor and Barney. Andy cracks the case by focusing on a trailer hitch and an offhand remark by the dry cleaner about [...]

Burke on Mayberry #53 = The Jinx

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:56:28 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #53 = The Jinx Running time: 12:15 Originally airing on January 29, 1962, Barney gets the whole town on guard when he declares Henry Bennett to be a jinx. No matter how Andy tries to convince the town otherwise, Bennett’s mere presence seems to consistently coincide with disaster. Be sure to visit [...]

Burke on Mayberry #52 = Music from The Andy Griffith Show

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:06:28 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #52 = Music from The Andy Griffith Show Running time: 5:50 Kevin Burke discusses one of his favorite music compilations from “The Andy Griffith Show.” Hear Andy Griffith sing the TAGS theme song on this episode! Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this podcast’s trivia question! Subscribe to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #51 = The Manicurist

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:34 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #51 =The Manicurist Running time: 9:26 Originally airing on January 22, 1962, Ellen Brown (Barbara Eden of “I Dream of Jeannie”) pops into Mayberry in search of a friendly town where she can make a living as a manicurist. When she sets up in a corner of Floyd’s Barbershop, the men of [...]

Burke on Mayberry #50 = Bailey’s Bad Boy

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:06:42 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #50 = Bailey’s Bad Boy Running time: 8:59 Originally airing on January 15, 1962, rich kid Ronald Bailey (Bill Bixby of “My Favorite Martian,” The Incredible Hulk” and “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”) is jailed when he blatantly defies the law. As Bailey waits for his influential father to bail him out, [...]

Burke on Mayberry #49 = Keeper of the Flame

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:55:45 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #49 = Keeper of the Flame Running time: 9:14 Opie is accepted as a member of a secret society called ‘The Wildcats’ after he takes an oath not to reveal the club secrets. Given the job of “Keeper of the Flame,” Opie is fingered as the guilty party when the barn the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #48 = The Farmer Takes a Wife

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:34:39 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #48 = The Farmer Takes a Wife Running time: 11:21 Big Jeff Pruitt (Alan Hale from “Gilligan’s Island”) comes to Mayberry looking for a wife. Unfortunately for Barney, Jeff finds Thelma Lou, but Andy comes to the rescue. This TAGS episode originally aired on New Year’s Day, 1962. Be sure to visit [...]

Burke on Mayberry #47 = Sheriff Barney

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:53:48 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #47 = Sheriff Barney Running time: 9:23 Barney gets an offer to become the sheriff of Greendale, but Andy doesn’t think Barn is ready for the job. Andy gets an idea to let Barney be sheriff of Mayberry for a day. This episode originally aired on Christmas, 1961. Be sure to visit [...]

Burke on Mayberry #46 = The Pickle Story

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:35:44 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #46 = The Pickle Story Running time: 10:05 {A KB Favorite Episode!} Andy and Barney decide to substitute store-bought pickles for Aunt Bee’s ‘karosene cucumbers.’ After the switch, Bee decides to enter her pickles in the county fair. Andy and Barney have no choice but to get rid of all eight jars [...]

Burke on Mayberry #45 = The Clubmen

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:03:11 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #45 = The Clubmen Running time: 10:14 One of Andy’s big-city fishing buddies invites him to visit the Esquire Club, an exclusive Raleigh men’s organization. Barney comes along, overreacts and alienates the entire group by trying too hard to fit in. This episode originally aired on December 11, 1961. Be sure to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #44 = Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:41:33 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #44 = Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter Running time: 10:55 Aunt Bee falls for traveling handyman Henry Wheeler (Edgar Buchanan from “Petticoat Junction”). Andy soon realizes Wheeler is not as nice as he seems. With shotgun in hand, Andy convinces Mr. Wheeler it is time to leave Mayberry. This TAGS episode originally aired [...]

Burke on Mayberry #43 = The Perfect Female

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:08:42 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #43 = The Perfect Female Running time: 10:19 Thelma Lou arranges a blind date between her visiting cousin, Karen Moore, and Andy. They hit it off, but the relationship collapses when Karen takes up a shotgun and shows Andy thay she is not the usual delicate female. After Andy gets a good [...]

Burke on Mayberry #42 = Crime-Free Mayberry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:53:11 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #42 = Crime-Free Mayberry Running time: 10:55 Two crooks posing as an FBI man and photographer come to Mayberry to congratulate the Sheriff’s Department for achieving a crime-free record. Andy gets suspicious after the supposed FBI agent allows his picture to be taken. This TAGS episode originally aired on November 20, 1961. [...]

Burke on Mayberry #41 = Opie’s Hobo Friend

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:48:24 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #41 = Opie’s Hobo Friend Running time: 10:59 Originally airing on November 13, 1961, in this TAGS episode Opie becomes fascinated with David Browne (Buddy Ebsen of “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Barnaby Jones”), a vagrant hobo who uses his wits to live on the edge of the law. After realizing his son [...]

Burke on Mayberry #40 = Barney on the Rebound

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:41:40 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #40 = Barney on the Rebound Running time: 13:33 Originally airing on October 30, 1961, in this TAGS episode Barney’s head is turned by lovely young newcomer Melissa Stevens, an attractive half of a pair of con artists out to trap naive young bachelors into breach-of-promise settlements. Andy saves the day by [...]

Burke on Mayberry #39 = Mayberry Goes Bankrupt

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:59:15 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #39 = Mayberry Goes Bankrupt Running time: 12:19 Originally airing on October 30, 1961, in this TAGS episode Andy is forced to evict Frank Myers from his home. Later it is discovered that Frank holds a century-old bond believed to be worth $349,119.27. Since the Mayberry treasury holds just over $10,000, the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #38 = Andy and the Woman Speeder

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:30:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #38 = Andy and the Woman Speeder Running time: 8:54 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 16, 1961, Andy arrests beautiful, big-city woman Elizabeth Crowley. By the time she reaches trial, Miss Crowley has used flattery and bribes to turn the witnesses for the prosecution against [...]

Burke on Mayberry #37 = Barney’s Replacement

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:12:08 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #37 = Barney’s Replacement Running time: 9:58 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 9, 1961, Barney’s pride gets the best of him when Bob Rogers, a booksmart rookie from the state attorney’s office, is sent to Mayberry to get law enforcement experience. Convinced Andy is out [...]

Burke on Mayberry #36 = Opie and the Bully

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:38:12 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #36 = Opie and the Bully Running time: 11:25 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 2, 1961, Andy learns Opie is being tormented by a local bully, who threatens him with ‘pulverization’ until he gets Opie’s lunch money. Andy decides to let Opie fight this battle [...]

Burke on Mayberry #35 = Bringing Up Opie

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:22:43 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #35 = Bringing Up Opie Running time: 11:08 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on May 22, 1961, Opie is banned from the Mayberry courthouse when Aunt Bee decides it is not an atmosphere conducive to the proper upbringing of a young boy. Andy goes along with Bee’s [...]

Burke on Mayberry #34 = The Guitar Player Returns

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:02:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #34 = The Guitar Player Returns Running time: 8:18 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on May 16, 1961, hometown hero Jim Lindsey makes a flashy return. However, the town suspects he is not the big star he appears to be. After Andy investigates, he learns Jim cannot [...]

Burke on Mayberry #33 = Barney Gets his Man

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:01:46 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #33 = Barney Gets his Man Running time: 11:44 Barney accidentally nabs bank robber Eddie Brooks while issuing him a ticket for littering. Brooks promises revenge on the bumbling deputy responsible for his capture. Brooks manages to escape and is last seen heading toward Mayberry (originally aired on May 9, 1961). Be [...]

Burke on Mayberry #32 = Quiet Sam

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:17:33 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #32 = Quiet Sam Running time: 9:57 Barney becomes suspicious of the odd habits of farmer Sam. Sam is acting strangely because his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he has nobody to help him. With the local doctor unavailable, Andy and Barney come to the rescue [...]

Burke on Mayberry #31 = Andy Forecloses

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:29:45 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #31 = Andy Forecloses Running time: 11:13 Department store owner Ben Weaver is out to evict the Scoby family from their home. He is foiled by some of Andy’s patented ‘Mayberry psychology’ (originally aired on April 24, 1961). Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s trivia question! [...]

Burke on Mayberry #30 = Ellie Saves a Female

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:48:04 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #30 = Ellie Saves a Female Running time: 10:18 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on April 17, 1961, Ellie decides to liberate local farmer’s daughter Francine Flint against the strong objections of her father. Andy finds peace by convincing Farmer Flint that you have a better chance [...]

Burke on Mayberry #29 = The Inspector

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:16:15 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #29 = The Inspector Running time: 10:45 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on April 10, 1961, the state inspector visits the Mayberry jail to check on police procedures and is horrified at the lackadaisical approaches he finds. After threats to remove Andy from office, he accompanies Andy [...]

Burke on Mayberry #28 = A Plaque for Mayberry

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:18:26 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #28 = A Plaque for Mayberry Running time: 10:05 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on April 3, 1961, the descendant of a local Revolutionary War hero sought for a commendation by the Women’s Historical Society is none other than Otis Campbell. The mayor and town council pressure [...]

Burke on Mayberry #27 = The New Doctor

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:48:50 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #27 = The New Doctor Running time: 12:59 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on March 27, 1961, Barney convinces Andy that handsome, young Dr. Robert Benson is moving in on Ellie. Andy decides to act and steps between these “two people lost in a world of pills” [...]

Burke on Mayberry #26 = Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:21 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #26 = Andy and Opie, Housekeepers Running time: 10:20 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on March 13, 1961, Aunt Bee leaves for Mount Pilot. Within hours, the Taylor house has become a pig’s sty, and Andy and Opie must enlist the help of Bee’s friend Bertha to [...]

Burke on Mayberry #25 = Cyrano Andy

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:05:21 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #25 = Cyrano Andy Running time: 10:58 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on March 6, 1961, Andy is caught in the middle of a misunderstanding between Barney and Thelma Lou. The victim of Thel’s scheme to make Barney jealous, Andy is cast as a rival for Thelma [...]

Burke on Mayberry #24 = Andy and the Gentleman Crook

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:41:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #24 = Andy and the Gentleman Crook Running time: 11:22 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on February 27, 1961, the legendary con artist Gentleman Dan Caldwell arrives for a stopover in the Mayberry jail and quickly beguiles Aunt Bee, Opie, and Barney with his charm and sophistication. [...]

Burke on Mayberry #23 = 2008 Mayberry Days Festival

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:33:56 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #23 = 2008 Mayberry Days Festival Running time: 8:57 “Mayberry Days” is the annual festival of the Surry Arts Council that brings fans and friends together from all over the country in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is a celebration of “The Andy Griffith Show.” BIG ain’t the [...]

Burke on Mayberry #22 = Andy Saves Barney’s Morale

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:54:05 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #22 = Andy Saves Barney’s Morale Running time: 10:15 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on February 20, 1961, Andy is called out of town. Barney gets his first chance as acting Sheriff of Mayberry and jails 20 citizens, including Aunt Bee! Andy returns and promptly dismisses all [...]

Burke on Mayberry #21 = Mayberry on Record

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:59:51 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #21 = Mayberry on Record Running time: 9:56 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on February 13, 1961, Mr. Maxwell, an independent record producer, passes through Mayberry and records some of the local music. After Barney, Floyd, and several other locals invest some money with Maxwell, Andy becomes [...]

Burke on Mayberry #20 = Andy the Marriage Counselor

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:02:36 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #20 = Andy the Marriage Counselor Running time: 10:53 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on February 6, 1961, the battling Boones, husband and wife, are engaged in an ongoing battle royal. Andy decides to put an end to their bickering by putting them on a probationary program [...]

Burke on Mayberry #19 = Alcohol and Old Lace

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:17:08 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #19 = Alcohol and Old Lace Running time: 12:13 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on January 30, 1961, Andy and Barney run down moonshiners with the help of the Morrison sisters, Jennifer and Clarabelle. After Opie describes their “flower-making machine” the lawmen realize that the Morrison sisters [...]

Burke on Mayberry #18 = The Beauty Contest

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:08:17 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #18 = The Beauty Contest Running time: 12:13 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on January 23, 1961, Andy finds himself the center of attention when chosen to be the sole judge for the Founder’s Day beauty contest. Everyone tries to persuade him to get behind his or [...]

Burke on Mayberry #17 = Those Gossipin’ Men

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:25:25 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #17 = Those Gossipin’ Men Running time: 11:40 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on January 16, 1961, Aunt Bee teaches Andy a lesson after he ridicules the Mayberry women for being such terrible gossipers. Bee sets a trap to prove the men are just as bad by [...]

Burke on Mayberry #16 = The Horse Trader

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:19:11 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #16 = The Horse Trader Running time: 12:15 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on January 9, 1961, Andy cons a traveling antique dealer into buying the town’s old cannon with a wild, fictional story of the cannon’s glorious past. Opie follows his father’s example and cons a [...]

Burke on Mayberry #15 = Mayberry Goes Hollywood

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:05:56 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #15 = Mayberry Goes Hollywood Running time: 7:30 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on January 2, 1961, a Hollywood producer visits Mayberry and decides to use it as the setting of a new film. The town members become screen-struck and busily go about giving Mayberry a face-lift, [...]

Burke on Mayberry #14 = Stranger in Town

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:27:47 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #14 = Stranger in Town Running time: 7:24 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on December 26, 1960, Ed Sawyer, a mysterious stranger, arrives in Mayberry and puts the entire town on edge when he displays an eerie familiarity with the town’s people, places, happenings. Andy finally confronts [...]

Burke on Mayberry #13 = Christmas Story

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:18:56 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #13 = Christmas Story Running time: 10:28 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on December 19, 1960, Andy and Barney keep the spirit of Christmas alive for Sam Muggins and his family after the town Scrooge, Ben Weaver, demands Andy keep Muggins incarcerated for running a still. After [...]

Burke on Mayberry #12 = Ellie for Council

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:56:56 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #12 = Ellie for Council Running time: 11:01 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on December 12, 1960, Ellie runs for office, possibly breaking the Mayberry tradition of what had been an all-male town council. Once again, Andy learns a lesson from Opie when he hears his own [...]

Burke on Mayberry #11 = A Feud is a Feud

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:15:01 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #11 = A Feud is a Feud Running time: 10:41 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on December 5, 1960, Andy is caught in the middle of two feuding mountain families when one’s son and the other’s daughter show up at the Taylor house to be married. Andy [...]

Burke on Mayberry #10 = Opie’s Charity

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:48:32 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #10 = Opie’s Charity Running time: 8:29 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on November 28, 1960, Andy is embarrassed when he learns Opie has donated a total of 3 cents to the Underprivileged Children’s Drive. Andy scolds Opie after learning he’s saving money to buy his girlfriend [...]

Burke on Mayberry #9 = Andy the Matchmaker

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:49:50 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #9 = Andy the Matchmaker Running time: 10:23 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on November 14, 1960, Barney is brought together with Miss Rosemary after Andy tricks Barney by deciding to declare Rosemary for himself. Be sure to visit www.BurkeOnMayberry.com to get the answer to this episode’s [...]

Burke on Mayberry #8 = Runaway Kid

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:52:52 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #8 = Runaway Kid Running time: 10:08 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on November 7, 1960, Andy finds himself in a dilemma after teaching Opie a lesson about the importance of always keeping your word. Opie has made a sacred trust not to divulge that his new [...]

Burke on Mayberry #7 = Irresistible Andy

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:37:31 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #7 = Irresistible Andy Running time: 7:58 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on Halloween, 1960, Andy gets himself in his first jam with the opposite sex when he wrongly assumes Ellie is out to trap herself a husband. Andy tries to foil her plot when he sends [...]

Burke on Mayberry #6 = Ellie Comes to Town

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:13:23 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #6 = Ellie Comes to Town Running time: 9:19 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 24, 1960, Ellie May Walker, Ph.G. (“Pharmacy Gal”), arrives to help her uncle at Walker’s Drug Store. Before long she is faced with adapting to Mayberry ways after refusing to sell [...]

Burke on Mayberry #5 = The Guitar Player

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:13:06 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #5 = The Guitar Player Running time: 9:05 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 17, 1960, Andy helps local guitar player Jim Lindsey (James Best of “The Dukes of Hazzard”) find a job with “Bobby Fleet and His Band with a Beat.” When Fleet’s band arrives [...]

Burke on Mayberry #4 = The Manhunt

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:06:48 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #4 = The Manhunt Running time: 11:47 In this “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 10, 1960, Andy and Barney are the brunt of jokes by state troopers who come to Mayberry to capture an escaped convict. Andy is able to prove he is not the country bumpkin [...]

Burke on Mayberry #3 = The New Housekeeper

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:48:27 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #3 = The New Housekeeper Running time: 15:26 In this premier “The Andy Griffith Show” episode which originally aired on October 3, 1960, Andy asks Aunt Bee to come to Mayberry and help raise his son, Opie, after Rose, their old housekeeper, gets married. Opie refuses to accept Aunt Bee because she [...]

Burke on Mayberry #2 = Danny meets Andy Griffith

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:47:46 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #2 = Danny meets Andy Griffith Running time: 11:12 In this pilot for “The Andy Griffith Show” which originally aired on February 15, 1960, on “The Danny Thomas Show,” Danny Williams is traveling with his family and has an encounter with the local law enforcement in Mayberry, North Carolina, in the form [...]

Burke on Mayberry #1 = Kevin Burke on The Andy Griffith Show

burke@imayberry.com (Kevin Burke) (Kevin Burke) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:46:22 +0000

Burke on Mayberry #1 = Introduction to Kevin Burke on Mayberry Running time: 3:03 In this entertaining podcast Dr. Kevin L. Burke of Illinois State University discusses the cultural relevance, morals and “just plain fun” embodied by “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960 – 1968). Although the TAGS season finale was in 1968, this classic television [...]