Barney and the Choir

[@bobmarlowe3390]

Don Knotts once said this was one of the hardest episodes for him to film. He was actually quite a good tenor.

[@TnseWlms]

People like it when he sings tenor. Ten or eleven miles away.

[@denisenoe3702]

There was actually a scene filmed in which Andy and Barney are on the porch and both are singing. It was quite obvious in that scene that Barney COULD carry a tune. He had to lose that ability for other episodes!

[@bobmarlowe3390]

@@denisenoe3702, that episode was titled 'Man In A Hurry' where Mr. Tucker was trying to get his car fixed. They were on the porch singing 'The Church in the Wildwood'.

[@denisenoe3702]

@@bobmarlowe3390 Right. And since there was no reason to make comedy out of Barney Fife being unable to sing, Don Knots did not pretend to have a grating voice.

[@wayne3302264]

Barney's singing and Aunt Bee's pickles are an example of why is best to be honest up front and save a lot of trouble down the road.....lol

[@denisenoe3702]

People have a very hard time telling people they can't sing. Aunt Bee was depicted as overall a fine cook. Thus, it became difficult for people to tell her she wasn't good at making a particular dish.

[@michellegriff13]

Andy rubbing his face 😂 I love when Opie says "someone sounds terrible....It's Barney"!

[@magga5369]

Omg me too. This episode was on last night

[@carolinagirl1967]

Andy is trying not to laugh. I’ve noticed every time he covers his mouth , it’s to wipe off the grin and get back into his character.

[@0176691]

❤😂 yes, say it LOUDER Opie ❤

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Definitely my favourite Barney episode especially when he opens his mouth on the solo mike intending nothing to come out of his mouth and the big booming baritone astonishes him...priceless!!

[@michaellehman8583]

This is one of the funniest scenes of the series. Nobody welcomes Spring like Barney!

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@testodude]

Fun fact: The actor playing John Masters, the choir leader, was the voice of Batman on all of the Super Friends cartoons in the 60s and 70s.

[@docadams7099]

This actor was Olan Soule, who also had credits on My Three Sons (Sudsy's father in early seasons) and as an explosives expert on Dragnet in the 1960s.

[@DavidRay_40]

I didn't even know his character had a name. It's been far too long since I've watched this episode.

[@diananutt1517]

@@docadams7099 I think his bio said he had such a he-man voice that on radio he played a lot of leading men while the silent movies had to retire some gorgeous hunks when moviegoers found out they had squeaky little voices. 😳

[@FirefighterSEIN]

@@diananutt1517 He was one of the most prolific actors in radio and TV. He played Ray Pinker of the Crime Lab on the Dragnet Radio show in 1950. then on radio and TV versions in '51 forward and still played the character occasionally up to the end of the 2nd iteration of the show in '70 or '71. He literally pops up everywhere.

[@diananutt1517]

@@FirefighterSEIN 🌿 Never a waste of time to look up an actor from the Andy Griffith Show episodes. "Lawman Barney" had two farmers intent on setting up shop too near Mayberry. Barney stood up to the bullies and finally ran them off. I looked up Orville Sherman, the tallest farmer, and found out he was related to the famous Civil War General, W. T. Sherman as well as Janis Joplin, Orson Welles, Andy Devine and some other well- known stars❣️

[@cupcakequeen0617]

Andy holding in his urge to laugh his ass off his a whole new mood. 🤣😂🤣

[@faithfulforever6331]

I like Hazel the piano player. That is exactly the kind of woman who always played the piano when I was in elementary school and we had a springtime chorale.

[@Ccyawn123]

Yes! When I was growing up there was a Hazel in every church and school. Ladies like her were the backbone of American church music. Their quiet competence and unassuming demeanor and talent are becoming rare.

[@tonyginnetti5828]

Andy's subtle glare towards Barney at the :26 mark is priceless!

[@Publiclighthouse]

I think there’s an adage that goes something like, “Every room has one a*hole and if you don’t find them, then it’s probably you.”

[@crystalgrose]

They even tried to get away from Barney and change the rehearsal place, and he still found them. Too funny!

[@20alphabet]

Like the old joke, My parents moved alot when I was a kid. But I always found 'em!

[@GeauxHogs9]

Best part is when he walks around and sings its so funny. Don Knotts is the best actor ever.

[@christopherbarker181]

This was a great episode but the funny thing is, whenever Barney and Andy would sing on the front porch, Don Knotts had no problem singing a really good harmony. Unforgettable, classic television.

[@yooneeque1]

Don Knotts was quite a good singer IRL. I was just watching a wonderful video of his singing the song "Turn Around" to his daughter Karen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qavYdq1shKudhtU

[@timothyhodges705]

Anyone who can sing that bad usually has a pretty good voice, and knows how to sing.

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@lilsisasu]

@@timothyhodges705 it’s pretty hard to do too!

[@jaymike3302]

He's not a good singer...even on the porch.

[@Ldm0320]

I heard this song in an elevator and burst out laughing. Thanks Barney 🤣

[@dvdreview7956]

At what place

[@TnseWlms]

Rubinstein's Melody in F.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

"Barney can't sing. Not a lick!" - Thelma Lou.

[@denicesanders4586]

I was once the church pianist. I can confirm that people who cannot sing are the first to want to sing solos.

[@joanclayton5212]

😅😂😂

[@denisenoe3702]

I learned as a child that I could not sing so I started lip synching. You couldn't have paid me to try a solo.

[@loriawinfree478]

I love this show

[@bettycreamer8486]

Barney welcomes spring singing off key awesome scene

[@monicaholloway6944]

Those faces at Barney's off key singing....priceless 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@tubecrazy65]

I love the expressions on everybody's face because they are looking like god I wish he would just shut the hell up So funny poor Barney

[@lianecornils6603]

Back in the day people were genuine 😇✝️👩‍⚖️

[@DawnMcGhee_Official]

My all time favorite episode

[@kennysnyder1003]

I had this happen a few times while directing choirs. Only one thing worse - asking them to step down from choir.

[@20alphabet]

Worse for who? Obviously not those in the choir, nor those in the audience.

[@tommyrobertson1721]

Wsbtv. 2

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

did u make it to your car in the parking lot afterwards?

[@michaelwainscott2633]

I was in the children's choir at my church and in the front row near the microphone. Then, puberty started to hit early for me and I was moved, to the back row of the other kids and then moved in with the adults before I was allowed to leave the choir early to become a server. So, message to Barney: been there, done that! 😂

[@stevepierce2457]

Someone should offer voice lessons instead of asking them to step down. I was in chorus all through high-school and no one ever taught voice. You either passed the audition or you didn't. That no way to teach music

[@snorlaxandarcaninecuddler9852]

the most funny thing is he doesnt even realize he sings so bad!

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

golly gee ya think?

[@Doriesep6622]

LOL So human nature! It's always somone else. I am a Barney. I have learned just to move my lips.

[@Doriesep6622]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 Don't be mean.

[@dragonsky799]

That's the whole point of the skit dingbat!

[@20alphabet]

Bad singers never do.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

I can't carry a tune either Barney so you're not alone 😂 love every episode of the Andy Griffith show 👍

[@20alphabet]

But you've got something Barney doesn't have... which makes it not as bad.

[@jilliank6379]

Every choir teacher ever

[@yolandajohnson8685]

one of my favorites

[@chrismcbee4653]

Barney is a hoot😂

[@dorothycoker8830]

Barney isn't really that bad. I have heard him sing with his real voice. It takes practice to sing that badly.

[@girlnotoftheworld2008]

Judging by my voice, I'd have to kindly disagree with you 😊

[@sherrydockery9933]

Andy said it was hard for him to sing off key because he was really a very good singer.

[@kathleen9768]

He was a good singer.

[@MyJustin316]

this part was hilarious i remember watching this as a rerun i laughed at this when i was little i miss Don Knotts may he RIP

[@aleciabjorlie3103]

I can think of something worse than Barney’s voice. Barney Fife and Lucy Ricardo doing a duet 😬

[@yooneeque1]

Lucy could carry a tune, but she couldn't sing harmony.

[@Doriesep6622]

That would be classic!

[@noorrougelewis6704]

They could have saved so much hassle by someone just gently saying, "Barney, I think it's you..."

[@BethanyLowe8773]

You can't have been in many choirs and tried this to not know the explosive reaction you're likely to get XD

[@denisenoe3702]

People are always reluctant to tell people they cannot sing.

[@johnallen6945]

I recently posted the clip of Barney mouthing the words while the baritone sang backstage onto my Facebook. Hilarious. I watched this show every day growing up in the '60s. My small hometown was a lot like Mayberry. People went out of their way to make sure somebody didn't get their feelings hurt.

[@anitacalloway3032]

If only people would be honest with him about his voice instead of giving in to his ego. They can still let him down easy. He should know his limitations.

[@horsepill2842]

I most enjoy Andy's reactions here.

[@David-yw2lv]

I was staying with my grandparents when a rerun of this episode aired.My grandmother was very annoyed when I went imitating Barney the rest of the day.

[@noorrougelewis6704]

Mayberry: Everyone who's great at something: are humble People who are horrible at something: are arrogant and ignorant

[@estellabryant2950]

I like Barney

[@cathylyons8668]

My favorite episode of all, join a choir or singing group, it is bound to happen!

[@allys744]

The peak of comedy Barney’s the only one doing terribly, yet he has zero self awareness and he thinks he sounds fine while someone else is giving a bad note 🤣😭

[@madbrowniac7871]

The older Actor playing "Glen Cripe" as "Barney" pantomimes his booming voice played "The Voice of The Almighty" in "The Ten Commandments" earlier in his career! At one time Andy Griffith knew the man only as Doss.🤔B.W.

[@Mutlap]

in real life, Barny couldn't sign this bad if he tried. Once, while in a Quire at Jr high I sang poor, like this, on purpose. Man did I get the teacher's attention.

[@billmoore7305]

priceless........

[@girlnotoftheworld2008]

And timeless

[@bookerjones8123]

I've been binge streaming Andy Griffith; watching them one after another I now see there were a few episodes featuring Barney and his issues with the choir. One introduced Jim Nabors as a singing Gomer and one had Jack Prince (who I actually think was a better singer than Nabors) as Rafe Hollister. At some point you'd think Barney would just realize he can't sing and find something else to do

[@mkworkman]

Happy first day of Spring 2023!

[@DogSniffing]

Does anyone else have a dog that howls and pays extra attention every time this scene plays? My dog is 3 and he howls like a wolf and responds to this scene in particular quite a lot. Does anyone else have this happen with their dog? Maybe my dog just loves Barney

[@janetpisani5185]

One of my cats loves the show! I'm not sure if it's Barney's voice or the theme song. He gets on his perch and watches it all day! 😂❤❤

[@gskessingerable]

Best show ever.

[@lizdeleuil2169]

I loved Barney Fife..

[@ilovefoodbutidontwanttoget7042]

Just came here to see my uncle Delos god rest his soul 💕

[@TheDouglas]

I always enjoyed your uncle in his appearances. Why was he uncredited, especially on imdb? Did the studios not want to pay him the full amount? He was very visible and should have been properly credited.

[@Doriesep6622]

Which one is he?

[@billymulgreavey6621]

The older looking gentleman in the back row.

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@billymulgreavey6621 On the show, I think, his name was Glenn Kreipe, and he was a baritone.

[@mistervacation23]

@@basilmarasco1975 Can I help it if I ain't Cousin Basil?

[@denisenoe3702]

In the audition shows, people often try out who can't carry a tune at all and whose singing voices are unpleasant. Why do they audition? "All my friends said I was a great singer." "All my friends said I should audition."

[@jerryjohns7358]

Don’s little jump back onto the stage takes it over the top.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

mr suave know it all

[@jhitt79]

Barney was actually a very good singer.

[@yooneeque1]

@Hammerschlägen M I think he meant Don Knotts the actor, not Barney Fife the character.

[@estellabryant2950]

Barney need to sing and stop messing up

[@willdrucker4291]

FUN FACT…it was between takes on this episode that The Dillards showed up at Desilu Studio to audition for Andy Griffith…Andy signed them on the spot, they became The Darlings (along with Maggie Peterson and Denver Pyle) and the rest is Classic TV history!

[@tonylove7630]

Barney could sing pretty good harmony in other episodes ya remember

[@ardalla535]

Jesus, looking down: "What the hell is going on down there?"

[@Shragar1]

Andy usually tries to do the right thing, but in this one, I think he gets it completely wrong. Better to be upfront and honest! I found myself thinking through the whole show: "Come on Andy, you're really blowing it!"

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

The dark haired lady beside barneys girlfriend is actually andys wife in real life.

[@paulhogan8958]

Good old 14a…

[@dannyowens8149]

I still watch this show everyday

[@thelastjohnwayne]

The two men on both sides of Andy look like brothers

[@pamelaclary5869]

He's actually carrying a note .hes just being lazy with it.

[@lianecornils6603]

All you can do is hope 🤣❓🏩👮🏿‍♀️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♾️.

[@starey1]

they used this plot once on GOMER PYLE: U.S.M.C.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

+star trek Gomer, played by Jim Nabors ... who sang unexpectedly magnificently.

[@starey1]

I've always gotten a kick out of how he can say things like "HEY SGT.CARTER!" and "SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!" in his Gomer voice then turn around and belt out a song in that deep, barritone voice. LOL

[@josearturogarza5114]

star trek Sgt.Carter was The Voice!!!! of Barney.

[@crystalgrose]

Yep. It was Sgt. Carter. Lol!!!!

[@johnerwin9024]

@@josearturogarza5114 Sgt. Carter was off key(to my recollection) on the Jim Nabors show :p

[@lianecornils6603]

The soprano vibrato. Ohh. Arizona here she comes.

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Barney is the man!!!😜

[@befdoglover1]

Opie: Somebody sounds terrible.....It's Barney.....!

[@joeanderson9852]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lianecornils6603]

Looks like I run the street fight. 😊. You run the web.

[@timothyotell2574]

Barney is too funny

[@pamelaclary5869]

I can tell Barney can really sing.

[@Diamond88keyz]

Love this!

[@TnseWlms]

"Why don't you listen?" said the doctor. "I said you need a chiropractor. Not choir practice."

[@wayne3302264]

I suppose to join that choir it did not require an audition.......lol

[@mgrogian]

Wow! Barney sounds JUST LIKE Justin Bieber!

[@ID12399]

oh come on Barney isn't that bad

[@TheCharlieWarrenNetwork]

No his the best

[@larryhowell9350]

Matthew Rogian NOOOO! BARNEY'S MUCH BETTER!!!

[@dvdreview7956]

Barney fife was still funny in this show

[@dvferyance]

I never thought Barney was ever fit for a choir that is why it was so odd he was ever in one.

[@InweTaralom]

dvferyance He was in it because the choir leader took him on without an audition.

[@Buttermilkjug]

I declare that I am the new Barney since Don Knotts is dead now~

[@pamelaclary5869]

They all sound good. Barney just sounds like the leader if you really think about it.he just need to straighten up a bit but he does carry a note. He’s just lazy with it.

[@donster692able]

I think about these episodes a lot these days. We have a new music minister at first Baptist Maryville and he is really fantastic. But I think he's also surprised at how bad a singer I am. Just like John Masters in Mayberry he knows what he wants to do about it but right now the choir is so small we need voices.

[@rogerjoyal4179]

Funniest Ep ever

[@smug8567]

Sharper than a serpants tooth, Sharper than a serpants tooth!

[@BethanyLowe8773]

That flat-9th degree on the VIth is actually inherently hard to tune! I love that he is singing the actual line!

[@alanstrong3295]

I might have treased the director and been asked to leave. Ja ja ja!

[@us-Bahn]

If you do a pitch check using isolated choral tuning with 440=A you’ll find that Barney is spot on and the rest of the choir is a 1/4-tone sharp. Including the piano.

[@francisclause4668]

This is so classic😂

[@WestSide456]

Classic

[@JohnBrown-wp6uh]

LOL barney. LMAO

[@pauljohnston2008]

Has anyone else ever noticed, that Thelma Lou aint bad looking?

[@DavidRay_40]

I'm so bad at singing, I make Barney Fife sound like Freddie Mercury.

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

They always seemed to change whether Barnet could sing or not since. Some episodes and and Andy sang nicely together and then other episodes they made him out to sound terrible.

[@pamelaclary4664]

they sound real good when using ear buds

[@mjpk6269]

... not a lick!

[@alsmith7382]

Andy in the background trying not to laugh.....

[@mistervacation23]

But who was on the oversight committee

[@NajSinghs...NajNibbles]

HaHA!

[@ClaryPamela]

Dang, where was Gomer?

[@dvdreview7956]

He joined the USMC Army back in 1964

[@ClaryPamela]

@@dvdreview7956 oh ok💕!

[@KentuckyBrad]

He got his own show

[@lianecornils6603]

I don’t think we’re going to settle this in mafia wi. Do you. ?

[@johnharris7751]

A lot of the choir can be seen in the Love God.

[@basilmarasco1975]

Oh yeah, that movie with Don Knotts and Anne Francis!

[@natachahill6085]

😅😅😅

[@crystalgrose]

Lol!!!!!