Andy & Barney Were Lawmen / Pistol Packin' Barney Fife

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Season 2 Episode 7 - "Crime-Free Mayberry" aired November 20, 1961

[@billh.6135]

One of my favorite lines from that entire series: 🎵🎶 "...had a jail and couldn't lock it; had one bullet for his pistol, had to keep it in his pocket."🎶 😄

[@themonkeyhand]

Andy was vicious!!!

[@RitaSora]

Ha! Me too!

[@docadams7099]

How about this? "Oh, our daring, O our daring, O our daring Deputy Fife/Criminals just ain't got a chance with pistol-packing Deputy Fife/ O our daring, O our daring, O our daring Deputy Fife/Shoots the floor and shoots the ceiling,' 'cause he's inept Barney Fife!"

[@justina9137]

He had more than one. 3 or 4 times he shot the floor through the holster 🤣

[@NolePlaya]

This has to be the funniest line ever about Barney. lmao 😂 "There once was a deputy called Fife, who carried a gun and a knife. The gun was all dusty, the knife was all rusty, 'cause he never caught a crook in his life!"

[@debraporter4616]

I completely agree with you!!! So funny, love it!! 😁😁😁😁

[@elmerfudd5738]

that was from "Andy the Matchmaker" season 1 episode 7

[@davidbee8793]

Television like this will never be seen again. I feel very blessed to have grown up in this golden age.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Plus, we are still able to watch it in reruns.

[@JayDogTitan]

The Andy Griffith show was truly priceless, In fact it still is. Genuine classic TV at its very best!

[@HB-pg9sc]

JayDogTitan 1464. Yeah classic American television Andy was gay Barney was a pedophile yep American television at its best!

[@benniepierce6283]

I still watch reruns 5 night weekly. I used to watch it on Hulu but when Hulu canceled this show, I canceled Hulu and have never gone back.

[@GGGONEXT67]

Barney is such a great character... One of the all time greats for sure

[@JustAZillennial]

I grew up watching classical shows like these and The Andy Griffith show was always my favorite. Unfortunately, I'm only 23, so I feel out of place commenting this, so I'll go now. P.S. Andy Griffith and Don Knotts gave me the best childhood I could ever ask for! I have other favorite movies and shows, but this one will always be at the top.

[@aileenrivera8992]

Greatest show ever I never get tired of watching it especially now when I need a laugh and a little pick up.

[@XxBigDAWG22xX]

Sure do wish there was more shows like this today. By far the best show ever made.

[@ShilezHubbell06]

XxBigDAWG22xX SO TRUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@firstlast-nf2ge]

yeah

[@lloydkline3265]

Especially when barney file was there

[@bettycogswell9851]

I can't say enough about how I loved this show. Andy was great but Barney made the show...

[@jamesdunn9714]

The chemistry that they had together is what made the show so good. Plus, of course the writers and the rest of the cast. All involved made it work.

[@jonas2431]

Andy played straight to all

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

Barney was a genius. Barney was the star. you can say Andy was playing it straight and he played it straight because that’s what made him look the best. he was not that funny in no time for sergeants. Notice I say Andy and I know his name is Andy Griffith but it’s really easy to say Barney and not even think about oh that’s Don Knotts know that’s Barney Fife because he was Barney Fife when he was on screen

[@arctodussimus6198]

There was no deputy in the original script for the show. Andy told the producers that the sheriff needed a deputy and he knew just the man. Andy had worked with Don before. A lot, if not most, of Barney’s routines were things he had already developed. Like, the “Nip it in the bud” bit was Don’s idea, as well as most of the ‘speeches’ he gave during the entire series. I’m pretty sure the “Pistol packin’ Fife” song was Don’s writing too.

[@arctodussimus6198]

There was no deputy in the original script for the show. Andy told the producers that the sheriff needed a deputy and he knew just the man. Andy had worked with Don before. A lot, if not most, of Barney’s routines were things he had already developed. Like, the “Nip it in the bud” bit was Don’s idea, as well as most of the ‘speeches’ he gave during the entire series. I’m pretty sure the “Pistol packin’ Barney Fife” song (Oh my Darling tune) was Don’s writing too.

[@calmheart1782]

There use to be a radio station in my town that did TAGS trivia questions. My family won so many times that they announced that they were setting a limit on how many times you could call in! Before they did this, they posed the question ‘Who said ‘All I need is a bed and a Bible’ ?’ I got my oldest son, who was half asleep at the time and wasn’t listening to the program, to call in and say “Brisco Darling.” He did and when they asked him another question, my son said, ‘I don’t know. My mama just told me to call and say ‘Brisco Darling’ so I did’!

[@brendapaddlety2413]

Darn! Barney didn't mess up his hair that time 😂🤣 There'll never be another Andy and Barney 😢 thanks for the laughs guys, RIP 🙏

[@josetirado3680]

In a jailhouse down in Dixie, fighting crime and risking lives, dwells a sheriff and his buddy, pistol packin' Barney Fife

[@relaxed_str8891]

Haha! This is the best show ever made. Too bad they don't have more like this these days.

[@michellejollie1933]

For 30 years I waited/watched for the episode w/...bullet in his pocket"! I couldn't remember which episode. THANK YOU!

[@dannyowens8149]

I still watch this show everyday. It cracks me how many characters Rafe Hollister plays 😂

[@benniepierce6283]

I watch all the reruns 5 nights weekly even though I know what will happen before it happens and also know who will say what often before they say it.

[@dannyowens8149]

@@benniepierce6283 I do too, I've watched it for nearly 40 years

[@flynnlizzy5469]

Also actor Allan Melvin who played various characters, usually tough guy roles, 8 episodes in total. He also was in many Gomer Pyle episodes along with a lot of other TV show work both before and after 'TAGS'. 'Sam the Butcher' also comes to mind from this show along with a character on an earlier show: 'The Phil Silvers Show' where i first saw him when I was just a little kid. A very little kid at that !

[@PoliteTia]

When Don Knotts passed away, Andy Griffith was by his side. Mr. Griffith commented how it really affected him when Mr. Knotts left the show. Great duo

[@debraporter4616]

Oh that’s so neat to know!! Thanks for sharing this!!

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

I think there’s way more to the story about Barney leaving. I think Andy didn’t want to share the limelight as much as Don Knotts deserved so I’m glad he left. That story about they had both agreed to stay for five years and when the five years was coming up Don Knotts said “oh I better get some other work because I’m gonna be out of work” and then at the end of the five years and he went to him and said you know we’re going to keep doing this and Burnie said oh but I already committed to some movies. That is the most BS story I’ve ever heard in my life. Fate was born he was on a hit show coming up on five years and he knew it wasn’t gonna be canceled and he knew Andy wasn’t gonna leave the show so that’s just BS and I’m sick and tired of people who just think everything in life should be Pollyanna promote these BS stories. it’s not true. I am sure Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were great friends until they weren’t.

[@flynnlizzy5469]

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Who was in the chair next to Don when he died ? Call me paranoid but I truly think there are American haters who will do anything to tear down what is good about America and possibly paid ones at that. Thers a story how they knew that Frances Bavier was a prudish sort of woman so they got a kick out of using foul language around her to get a reaction. Also that she hated and resented having to play Aunt Bee. Does this make ANY sense3 to you ? Why would she stick around ? If you say that jobs were hard to come by well then why wouldn't she have been grateful for her job ? I can believe they enjoyed practical jokes on and around the set and of course and old lady like she was may have no approved etc BUT them talking filthy around her ? Nah, I ain't buying that. Too many people stuck with the gig that they supposedly had zero respect for if you believe the BS that is.

[@DoubleJ1203]

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath It's not BS. Andy had planned on doing five seasons initially, but kept the option open for additional seasons. Midway through the 5th Season he decided to keep on with the show. At the end of Season 4 Don was approached with a movie deal, but he wanted to wait for Andy's decision. The studio upped their offer to Knotts after Andy announced there was going to be a Season 6 and pretty much told Knotts that it was a take it or leave it offer, so he took it in the 11th hour of the deadline.

[@dylane.9470]

They did become legends.

[@toekneetogo]

They sure did 👍

[@Harpplayer504]

Mayberry was well protected by Pistol Packing Barney Fife!

[@MrAquinas1]

America is a safer place to this day because there once was a Barney Fife!

[@randybarnett2308]

Barney Fife was the original Terminator🔫💪🤠👍👍

[@WizzRacing]

I remember this one.. I laughed so hard. My stomach hurt for an hour...

[@finchborat]

Hard to believe this show will turn 60 later this year!

[@NotSoMagicMerlin]

The Ballad Of Andy And Barney Or The Gangsters Mistake: [Andy] Andy And Barney Were Lawmen, Bravest You Ever Did See, Warned Every Crook In The Record Book To Stay Out Of Mayberry. They Were They Law. (Yes They Were The Law.) [Barney] And They Didn't Know Fear. [Both] [Barney] Pretty Boy Floyd Come A Ridin', Dillinger Too Big As Life, They Weren't Alone There Was Al Capone, And In Back Ol' Mack The Knife. They Wrote The Law, (Yea They Wrote The Law.) Oh My Darin' Barney Fife: [Barney] In A Jailhouse Down In Dixie Fight'n' Crime An' Riskin' Life, Dwell The Sheriff And 'is Buddy, Pistol Packin' Barney Fife. Oh My Darin', Oh My Darin', Oh My Darin' Barney Fife, He's A Deadly Crime Stopper What Copper Barney Fife. Oh One Day There Come A Ridin' Two Bad Men To Rob A Bank But Fife Was Tricky A Deadeye Dickie Now The're Locked Up In The Tank. [Andy] Oh My Barney, Oh My Barney, Had A Jail And Couldn't Lock It, Had One Bullet For His Pistol Had To Keep It In His Pocket.

[@whiskeygirl1478]

Andy and Barney made a perfect team 🤣😂

[@johnholcomb8175]

This is my all time favorite in all of the shows they created. I laugh everytime, per magic.

[@bobholmes65]

“Pistol packing Barney Fife!” 😆😂😎

[@jogman262]

Greatest show of all time!!

[@Snookynibbles]

Couldn’t help notice they have the jail cell nicely appointed with an elegant, padded chair & a floor lamp with Victorian shade.

[@jonas2431]

I love when barney gets mad. I find it funny. I also love when he messes up his hair

[@wilrobles9824]

Oh, how fearless Barney Fife was.

[@randybarnett2308]

Pistol Packin' Barney Fife, -- The True Terminator -- Arnold Schwarzenegger has nothing on him!!!👍💪🤠🔫🇺🇸

[@briankelley6785]

Pure Americana!

[@YahMum69]

I’m watching this now and I love this show

[@elvicare35]

I JUST watched it on MeTV, watched the ending here while looking for Otis's SUPER COOL behind the back move with the keys, while commercials were on, and then watched it LIVE, two for the price of one!!!!!!!!

[@pietromoopy2010]

The way Barney says Mac the Knife cracks me up.

[@nashvillescrappersfootball8545]

Oh my barney, oh my barney

[@doubledcanada]

Wish we had shows like this now WOW we were FORTUNATE to have such innocent fun tv!

[@jamesdunn9714]

This makes me laugh! Such a unique show.

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Comedy Gold ! What's on tv now is a disgrace .

[@randybarnett2308]

Pistol Packin' Barney Fife with him around Rambo, Terminator, Alien ,and Predator stay outta Mayberry, for Pistol Packin' Barney Fife just put the Fear Of God in Godzilla and The Incredible Hulk, Thanos are you listening ? Pistol Packin' Barney Fife says "You're next!"👍🔫🤠

[@benniepierce6283]

Barney was fearless in another way too. No matter place, time of day or night or anything else, Barney was NEVER afraid to call for Andy for help---remember when Barney was kind enough to arrange for Andy and Miss Crump to go off alone on a picnic and were in a rowboat in the middle of the lake? Barney had some petty little problem when the silence of a romantic moment was broken by Barney yelling from shore waving his arms needing Andy´s attention? Yep, Barney was fearless alright.

[@pinotnoir6974]

What’s there left to say other than, IT’S THE BESTEST.

[@floxy20]

Let's not forget his fists of fury.

[@CarlDuke]

Wonderful clip.

[@donnaroark5056]

One of my Favorites!♥️

[@atwilson8715]

Even Hobbes loves these guys!

[@senorkaboom]

Nowadays, it is SNL, Bill Maher and the Kartrashcans.

[@bettycogswell9851]

Crap...

[@polishsnumber261]

Mayberry was always safe with fearless fife on there side

[@nancyperez6915]

Yes I agreed to that. I wish tv will play it late at night. 😻

[@vanmoody]

I am glad it is on Netflix.

[@vanmoody]

"I did not". lol

[@dvdreview7956]

1:05

[@relaxed_str8891]

This is classic

[@patrickperalta59]

as one of his girlfriends once said Barney doesn't like being made fun of. Andy's always making fun of him lol

[@daltontannery3243]

No one can roast you as good as your bestfriend

[@christopherkraft1327]

"I DID NOT!!! "

[@toekneetogo]

That was the best set-up to deliver that punch line 👍 Thanks for highlighting it for us

[@dvdreview7956]

1:05

[@colinpostell4790]

Love this TV 📺

[@stephenmaxwell8283]

Where did my Remote go..................I'm going Manual this time LOL

[@juliemcalister2557]

Wish we COULD see full episodes why wld utube cancel these videos they r the best of the best

[@adambrady6675]

Peaches should sing that tune... LOL !

[@gailcullinan349]

Reminds me of a Facebook group called Todd Mullis is Innocent 🤣🤣

[@jonas2431]

I think im saying this right andy was so humble

[@braxtonryland1728]

Going up to mayberry tomorrow

[@jodystewart8335]

Reminds me of the cops around here!

[@jenjarrell9973]

Barney Fife....Bloodhound of the Law

[@dvdreview7956]

Nip it in the bud

[@jenniferdelay9669]

Having fun yet

[@np100]

Never saw this one. Too bad the youtube link has expired.

[@gisellep177]

LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@francisclause4668]

Fastest draw in North Carolina!!!

[@joeanderson9852]

❤

[@demoncorp1576]

2019 anyone

[@mergejr]

What episode is this?

[@dvdreview7956]

Crime Free Mayberry

[@dvdreview7956]

Crime Free Mayberry

[@ericb5194]

Video not available (link).

[@toekneetogo]

Link in the description to the full episode was the source where I found these two songs, I guess it is no more :(

[@dvdreview7956]

Epic Fail T_T

[@carlyoung8657]

Ang was rough on Barney

[@francisclause9307]

Eat them up!! Barney and his bullet, skinny as could be.

[@jonas2431]

Barney got a bit big for his britches a few times

[@robinstewart6510]

🤣 Man, can you imagine living in a town with a crazy, fanatic, deputy like Barney? Arresting people for no reason, sticking his nose into everybody's business, waving a gun around like a madman, and so on. All perhaps funny on television, but not so much so in real life.

[@stephenmaxwell8283]

I was .............Who did the West xo

[@danallen8238]

I DID NOT!

[@dvdreview7956]

1:05

[@davejohnson3561]

Andy & Barney Were Lovers