Ron Howard Witnessed Things, That No Kid Should Have, As A Child Star On 'TAGS'

[@baycassidy51]

I'm seventy two years old and still watch reruns of the Show!

[@baycassidy51]

Don't even get me started on leave it to Beaver😁

[@poetcomic1]

EVERYBODY does. Even hipster kids do. It is a hunger for something lost.

[@Glasshopper]

One of the ,if not the funniest and best shows ever made.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

A great show! Hapoy easter

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

I do a channel dedicated to classic tv..have done several on leave it to beaver. Here's one kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGbKi4ytf9qXaZosi=rmm_vHUp6NGO7jUV

[@vilstef6988]

Ron and Clint's parents were amazing and exactly who they needed!

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

I read Ron Howard’s book. His dad was on the set at all times.

[@kc4cvh]

Very wise. It is likely his father's presence protected Ronnie from much grief.

[@dianep6791]

His father played the governor driver in the episode that Barney ticketed his car.

[@nlpnt]

That was, and is, a state requirement in California. Doesn't do much if it's a toxic stage parent (as Jeanette McCurdy's book goes into) and can do more harm than good as the family becomes dependent on the kid's showbiz paycheck since one parent has to put their career on hold in what would otherwise be their prime earning years.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

His father played several characters

[@PeteOtton]

@@nlpnt One of the things that the Howard's did was live on their salaries and put Ron and Clint's money into the bank and left it there until the boys were of age.

[@carolynpurser7469]

Thankfully Ron and Clint had wise loving parents to guide and protect them.

[@oldcop18]

Their dad was often on the set and appeared in a few episodes. As to language I heard a lot of that as a kid in the barber shop.

[@tomchrisfield7348]

That's exactly why Ron wouldn't allow his own children to get involved in Hollywood.

[@laurie113]

His daughter is a famous star?

[@tomchrisfield7348]

@@laurie113 yes now, not as a child actor.

[@dwade6322]

I feel overall,this is the greatest tv show of all time.

[@tedlarson2078]

I agree with you

[@JannaBrewer]

You must have lived a sheltered life then. Andy Griffith was a nasty, angry person in real life that also didn’t treat his wife very good. But I know people are clueless bc they never research

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Homer Pyle u.s.m.c

[@INFJparadox]

I will never understand how horrible Hollywood is to child actors who they are profiting from and how acceptable it has always been. The trauma they cause has led to many deaths. I’m so glad everything is finally coming to light

[@nickdippold2258]

Hollywood is a den of pedophiles. That's why.

[@AustralianOpalRocks]

I'll never understand that either. There is nothing on the planet better than a fully formed, adult, human vagina. Why are the most powerful people after men and little kids. And it's prevalent. How?

[@stephaniechaffin1154]

Have any of you guys ever actually listened to kids at our schools talk about what they witness daily. What Ron Howard witnessed is now called Tuesday, Wednesday or one of 7 words that end in day.

[@kingslaphappy1533]

Ron was a very talented actor evenbas a youngster. Natural delivery, he was flawless.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

My opinion..the younger he was the better he was..he kinda lost a little bit as he grew older.

[@d.g.n9392]

Now as an adult, I realize I was raised in a sheltered environment, no bad language, no family fights, loving parents, clean and happy home. I remember once about 5th grade, in 1965, a kid said the word “queer”, I came home and repeated the word. My mom said “that’s not a nice word, don’t say that “. I certainly came out of my childhood sort of naive. Glad for that! Thanks Bob. 🙋‍♂️🙏

[@sird2333]

You n me both, brother! Am so blessed for my rather boring and mundane, yet fun and memorable childhood!

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Right there with you. Was raised by the best

[@marlenepearson3936]

I was raised rather sheltered too. Had some yelling and stuff. All in all not so bad. But, I honestly had it quite good 👍 I thank the Lord 🙏

[@stevenrussell5340]

That shows your parents were great parent's.

[@sherrieadams1253]

I thought I grew up in "Leave it to Beaver's' house until I was an adult and all of the secrets came out. The 50's and 60's were great, I would love to be back there.

[@senettamiller1271]

Didnt see anything in this video that almost every kid wasnt exposed to growing up.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

I wasnt

[@maphezdlin]

Having been a kid in the 70s, this looks tame.

[@lavendardust]

Just the same, no kid should be.

[@PoesRaven73]

People had thicker skin back then.

[@lavendardust]

@@PoesRaven73 That must be. Good point.

[@michaelmarburger1003]

This is so sad. Child stars are forced into an adult world early in life while having to maintain “their innocence” for the camera. Honestly though, Ron seemed to come through it ok though. He went on to star in another long running series in Happy Days, some movies and went on to be a director. Kudos to Ron Howard for his successful career and many hours of entertainment he has brought to millions of people.

[@Letnothinggotowaste]

Forced by their parents..

[@jimmyc2895]

Yeah,at 9 years old I watched my dad shoot and kill my mom.So what he went through and what I and many others have gone through as a child and some going through right now as a child, there's no comparison.

[@pamelajohnson2815]

Oh my gosh! So sorry!

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Sorry you had to witness that..really. but i wasnt comparing ones pain with another..or i didnt mean to if that's the way it came out

[@marlenepearson3936]

I am so sorry you went through that 😔 💔 😢

[@d.g.n9392]

So sorry for your tragic loss and trauma , staying with you forever

[@jimmyc2895]

@@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585 i know you wasn't comparing it's just I hear so many child stars complaining about their hard life as a child actor.Now some really did have it bad because they were molested as children but many, I hear their story and I am like but many have had it much worse. There are people who went through more than I did as a child and I also know that many went through less but their childhood trauma is still very painful.I rarely mention what I went through but it's people like Howard telling of his experience that sometimes makes me want to tell my experience also. I should not have said that what his experience as a child,was no comparison of what I and others have gone through. I was blessed with a Christian mom and after her death, Christian grandparents that taught me that Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords.I do not know if Ron Howard has such a blessing as having Christian parents pointing him in the right direction in life.Maybe he did.

[@varrick1226]

Ron's parents were good parents that's why he turned out well.

[@alphonsocarioti512]

Child stars grow up quickly and lose their innocence early.... unfortunately! Happy Palm Sunday, Bob.

[@dannyfritts9706]

I went to Field Day at my son’s Elementary School K-4 here. The language of some of the children made me blush! I think Jim Nabors was a great man and actor, they should have never made fun of him. Like someone else said in the comments, if Andy Griffith picked Nabors then that should be all the rest of crew needs to know.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

My 12 year old's friend cusses like a sailor (parents make excuses for it), but when he's around me he knows not to. I've gotten on him enough for him to know better. If more adults would do the same it might not be an issue anymore

[@tiffanyb.7596]

I wondered a little bit about that, being that Ron was the only kid most of the time on set. But having his parents close by I’m sure made a big difference. I saw the nickelodeon documentary. Sadly those parents just dropped their kids off & trusted everyone. Also sad how Jim Nabors must have felt about the name calling. One kindness can have a long lasting affect, just like one meanness will. ✨Thank You for your videos! 🙏

[@bruceshaw-s8i]

Some of the stuff I heard about Judy Garland during the making of Wizard of Oz makes your hair stand on end and is quite comparable.

[@Ben-nh9xw]

Being on the set with The Fun Girls would of traumatized me

[@stealthbomber2127]

I would have loved being with the fun girls.

[@Dee-743]

“Hello doll”.

[@marlenepearson3936]

They would have scared me too. At least in character. Don't know about what they might have been like IRL.

[@stealthbomber2127]

@@Dee-743 She played on an episode of the Twilight Zone. She spoke nomally and was a very beautiful woman and performed her job well.

[@cynthiaparris7549]

Me to

[@jackkircher1755]

Howard McNear had TWO strokes. The first was in the first season but I can't recall which one kept him immobile where he was sitting in most of his scenes and fir a few others he was leaning against an apparatus they built for him. He missed many episodes but made a comeback untill he was just too weak to get around. Everyone missed him. The shop became Emitt's fix it shop.

[@CarolMe]

I think he had the stroke at the end of the third season

[@nadyarossi5102]

Emmett, Howard, Millie, Helen couldn't hold a candle to the original cast members. Mayor Pike, Floyd, Ernest T. Bass, Ellie were just great!

[@anakatrien2463]

I watch this show every day because it is like going home to visit family in a certain way. I know that it was Hollywood, but I live just an hour away from siler City, nc 😇✌❤

[@VickieBell-z7x]

No child star should have to witness adult problems on the andy Griffith show happy palm Sunday bob good video vickie napa california

[@wot4me2]

Agree, but that's just the nature of the beast in entertainment, and what children have parents for. If they felt it was an unhealthy environment, it's their responsibility to address it or remove their children. Also, TAGS began production in 1960- an entirely different world than it is today. You can't judge 60+ year old social culture by today's standards.

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

I’m Ron Howard’s age. His Age is easy for Me to Remember. 😅 I watch Andy Griffith Show Everyday and it doesn’t get old. Thank You for your Prayers. I will Pray for you as Well.

[@toddburgess6792]

Opie Cunningham has seen some things, and likely done some, too. So many of our "heroes" turn out to be human after all, complete with faults. If he can keep his kids out of that business, he'd be doing them a huge Dad-Service!!

[@CarolMe]

I just read you were having a stress test Bob... I hope things go well. I know it's hard but I found diet very important in my heart health... No more fast food

[@TonyCreonte]

Ron was such an adorable kid. He ❤ 😊melts your heart

[@denisestinnett4414]

I grew up in “Mayberry”, it was a little town north of Chicago called Palatine. I am sure it is totally different now but then it was idyllic. Kids rode their bikes everywhere, picked wild fruit in the summers and just ran wild. Always having fun, nothing malicious ❤️

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

We live in a town population around 1200 people right on the river. I call it mayberry with attitude

[@paulf2123]

Good show. Jim Nabors character was kind and innocent. Heard he was the same way. Unfortunately, just the way things were back then. Ron Howard’s dad was great. There is a lengthy interview session with Ron Howard on KZbin Filmed in last two years that goes into all these topics. Happy Palm Sunday

[@deeanna3335]

In Ron and Clint's autobiography Ron mentioned how the crew talked about Jim behind his back because he was gay.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I WISH gay people, heterosexual people, transpeople and, ALL people would be more private about their personal lives. I wish they would not CARE so much what people in general thought. Don't worry about pronouns with people you CARE NOTHING ABOUT. I think people do this to draw attention to themselves.

[@BelldandyAsuna]

When you are working with adults, this is what happens. Sad but true.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

when I was growing up my dad wouldn't let us use four letter words or anyone who was around us.

[@blueridgebiker6209]

That is very sad you never heard the word Love.

[@dh5516]

Your comment reminded me of my son when he was about 11. He and I were driving and out the blue he asked: "dad, how old do I have to be before I can say cuss words around you? Surprised, I mostly succeeded in not laughing out loud and said, "well, when you're feeling froggy, give it shot and we'll see how it goes." He's 42 now and rarely swears around me. Thanks for jogging a pleasant memory!

[@TravisWhite-m3r]

To be so wholesome in front of the camera, and to be totally opposite behind it….I recall a story I read about George Lindsey (Goober) who while during a break of filming let a few filthy words fly was struck on the head twice by Francis Bavier (Aunt Bee) with an umbrella. She stated that …such language was uncalled for. Reports were that George Lindsey was miffed at her for a time but in his words….I moved on.

[@MaryHeimonen-zi3uk]

Wonderful that Ron had loving, sensible parents. Still watch many episodes. Blessed Palm Sunday to you and all of your fans! 🌿

[@AdventureIndiana]

Used to come home from school in 1980’s and would watch TAGS with my mom. 2 episodes would air every night from 5-6 before the news on channel 11. I remember it like yesterday. The black and white episodes were always my favorite

[@edshank3897]

Bob. Good video. Love TAGS . When a show is still on the air since 1960 what does that tell you about the character of the show?

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Thought things were more innocent back then. Guess not.

[@baby_grogu]

No, things in the entertainment industry were pretty much the same back then. Thankfully, Ron Howard’s father seemed very protective over him but other child stars back in the day, like Judy Garland and Natalie Wood, weren’t so lucky. Even aside from the creeps in the film/TV industry, it’s kind of expected for child stars to pick up things they shouldn’t when working around adults all the time.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Sorry

[@kenlompart9905]

No, things were just more hidden from the public back then. In fact things like smoking and drinking anywhere were normal.

[@waynepurcell6058]

@@kenlompart9905 This. My mom told me that things really weren't any different then than they are today, it was just that EVERYTHING was kept "in the closet". Today people go on social media and voluntarily show off all their dirty laundry.

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

I'm sure there was lots of curse words, smoking, the norm then.

[@mymix1880]

Great video. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Ron grew up good and Clint did too. It was great that Rance was on TAGS. The cast was great. Thank you Bob. Praying for you 🙏 Melanie

[@SurferJoe1]

An old girlfriend of mine went to USC at the same time as Ron Howard, and she confirmed that the hazing was still going on at that point, though all she witnessed sounded pretty good-natured.

[@lorimiller4301]

It got worse not better. Hopefully it's changing now.

[@wjack4728]

One of the greatest TV shows of all time. I've got every episode, and still love watching it.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Agree 100%

[@Siouxsi-Sioux]

Never heard Ron Howard complain. Just you.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Was Ron Howards words...no need to be an ass

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

⁠ I agree with you @theandygriffithshow

[@Melissa-SC73]

You have great episodes. I need to watch your Gillian’s Island one. Me and my husband always say to each other (although it was just a show), how did they always have clean clothes and get all the items they had on the island. And why would they take luggage on a 3 hour boat ride. Lol. 😂

[@marlenepearson3936]

Alot of times, adults just talk. They don't stop to think kids are around. And, I had the feeling sometimes when I was little, they thought I couldn't hear? Or thought I couldn't understand? Sometimes I asked my mom. Other times, I drew my own conclusions. Thank goodness for Rance Howard. Trying to guide Ron though everything. Very insensitive how they treated Jim Nabors 😒 But they got away with it easier back then. Still praying for you, Bob 🙏

[@karennewton113]

Love your videos. Do you have any info o the lady that played Hazel the piano player?

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

All the gun play from fife would have scared me forever 😮

[@terrysnyder3599]

I'm guessing that you don't use any wood working tools either and can't change a tire.

[@nancythane4104]

@terrysnyder3599 I'd be terrified too! Barney couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with accuracy! Why do you think he kept the bullet in his pocket? Duck & Cover!

[@dustinolvey8877]

Nobody has anything good to say about Frances Bavier.

[@CarolMe]

From what I have read, she sounds like she was not a very happy person

[@gopherb3985]

I grew up near where she lived. She had a terrible reputation

[@nadyarossi5102]

I couldn't stand her. That voice!

[@richarddean6735]

​​@@nadyarossi5102 ooooooh ANdee, one of my chin hairs got caught in the coffee grinder.

[@kc4cvh]

I do! She spoke up against some of the unseemly behavior by cast and crew in her presence.

[@Mr5150Sarge]

I’m sure that Jim Nabors sexuality was known if not by all on set at least Andy must surely have known and defended him by hiring him again and again. The show bore Andy’s name and if he signed off on it then everyone else should mind their own business.

[@steveruby2120]

No matter how bad it was it made him who and what he is today. A lot of the things you mentioned were just thing that happened in the 60's. Some people call that "the good ol days". To each his own.

[@paulmclaughlin4132]

Thanks Bob for this AGS F &T segment. I read or heard some of these stories, and like the real world kids are exposed to things parents would wish they had not been but things happen. Ron and his brother made it through and both were successful. Great segment.

[@truthseekeronline]

I am 66, and grew up watching the show. It is interesting hearing about his experience as a child actor in his own words.

[@pygarthehun9413]

Great vid. Thank you! Always loved that show.

[@Jeffrey-t8g]

Floyd really enjoyed The Sultan's Favorite sideshow, "I've seen it six times!"

[@terryhart4090]

I so enjoy your channel! Praying for you!

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Thank you Terry

[@janbahno303]

Thanks for the behind the scenes info!

[@ceceliastappler1427]

Rom Hiward such a good actor when he was a kid

[@BT-be8rh]

Who?

[@markleland6337]

Love ❤️ The Andy Griffith Show!

[@kc4cvh]

I'm very happy for the children who were exploited by Hollywood, yet managed to live long, healthy lives. I continue to be amazed that none of the six Brady Bunch kids wound up in prison, drug rehabilitation or an early grave, as did so many other child performers.

[@orangehornet57]

Child stars who turned out well usually had good families. Too many got abused by their parents or guardians. Some seemed more interested in their earning power. Thankfully Paul Petersen and others have tried to help child actors. Growing up is hard enough. Several don't stay in the business. But that's not always by choice. Many of those who worked on the show were probably not used to being around children as much on the set. That may be one reason they felt no need to modify their behavior. Such a request might have made them more resentful. Some of the behavior would have been uncalled for, even without children around. It's understandable Ron kept his children out of the business for awhile. How does he treat the child actors in his movies? The 70s PBS series Zoom had constant cast turnovers. They also forbade former cast members from appearing on TV for a few years. This probably kept most, if not all of them from staying in show business. Maybe it was a way to protect them. But continuing or not should have been their decision. You can disagree with someone's lifestyle and not hate them. Name calling is wrong. Others have been wrongly accused of being gay. Not everyone acts the same. Could such treatment be another reason Jim Nabors got his own series?

[@Mark-h7o2i]

Children see lots of things they shouldn't. In real life i believe its worse than anything you could see on a film set. Ignored, abused, go hungry, thirsty. Life is a mixed bag. I get the jest, but Ron was rewarded in many ways that other children are not, for the same kind of treatment if not worse. His reward recently allowed him to take his child across country for something he didnt agree with, when others have to stay because of financial burdens. We all bave to balance it. He can still be proud of the production of the show we saw, even though its Hollywood, it still was considered a humble, modest decent tv program. Not many kids today would get the opportunity to eatch it, nor would they want to. I dont much care for Hollywood in any sense, but there was a time when it was still decent to show. Ang and op and one bullet Barney. Nipped it. Jim nabors, lifestyle no, but his voice, wow.

[@melaniesmith1313]

Great video, subscribing!

[@billinorlando2887]

Sounds fairly normal for that time. I grew up in the late 70s- 80s and that was normal 😂

[@mikebloise471]

Did Andy rubbed his rocks in front of Opie during filming?! ...

[@spankynater4242]

No, he just talked about his marriage counseling with Barney. Opey must have been traumatized. Yawn

[@goatsandroses4258]

It's hard to believe a parent would let their child work in Hollywood, maybe more so now than back then. Back then was bad enough, though.

[@AustralianOpalRocks]

I enjoyed your narration. Thank you.

[@rossbabcock3790]

I'm 65 and grew up on Navy bases. Same deal. I think everyone from my generation is a bit tougher and experienced a 'tougher' world. Ron and I are close in age and I always felt like we grew up together.

[@benketengu]

Thank you. You did a good job covering an unpleasant topic

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Thank you

[@stevenbaer5999]

Andy Griffith Show is actually very extremely great and wonderful to watch on TV but yet just like any other programs there's actually some dark and hidden truth.

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

My dentist when I lived in Colorado Springs was one of opie's on screen friends. Sydney Golomb. Nice guy.

[@janetgray2184]

Thanks for telling the truth

[@wandahall4435]

Awesome ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@tiger8linny788]

Thank you. . .what an eye opener. . .I thought that failing to be polite in front of women and children had only recently deteriorated to disgusting levels! It seems that I was more protected than I knew; being on the other side of the USA from Hollywood probably helped! 🤣 We grew up watching so many enjoyable tv families, that reinforced the values we learned at home. Thanks for the memories that still bring a warm, fuzzy feeling - even served with a dose of grim reality❣️

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

I think thats the most important point. No matter how they conducted their real lives, they gave us a show to love and learn from with great moral values. God bless

[@deborahjohnson1441]

It was said that the Brady Bunch filmed most Mike/Carol bedroom scenes when the kids were off the set.

[@nancythane4104]

While the two oldest teen kids were canoodling in a trailer...

[@linnyw1072]

No matter how talented my child would be, I wouldnt want my child to be an actor or singer.There are tooany warped and perverse people in position of power.His parents were a blessing.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Wow! Did you get a wide variety of comments, Bob 😮

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

Aint that the truth

[@jonmicknono7138]

So basically, Ron Howard experienced everything that me and many children at that age experienced, and the only difference was he was on a movie set and famous…!

[@nancythane4104]

Sometimes, seeing ugliness as a child makes us far more compassionate adults. He saw the prejudice against Jim and knew his own, being bullied at school because of his role. As long as children have a person who gives them stability and kindness, as Ron's parents did, it becomes far easier to develop the empathy needed to have a full life. Some kids are capable of doing this without assistance. Some...can't. This isn't just Hollywood, though the ugly there arrives heaped on a silver platter with a bowl of pills to wash it down. The ugly is everywhere, which is why *all* kids require protection and guidance.

[@katr8756]

To show you how people get used to the hedonism, and loss of a moral compass in showbusiness, Ron's daughter, Dallas, did one of her first staring roles on Broadway, where she was totally nude onstage as he father, mother, and her grandparents, Ron's mom and dad sat in the audience! Just a didpicable upbring these kids had!!

[@KELLY-maybeiCudBeUrGirlfriend]

I LOVE YOU RON HOWARD!!!

[@rhonj4603]

Unfortunately grade school kids go through that stuff all the time.

[@venetia6296]

Every child experiences adult problems.

[@jaelge]

I would take most of what Howard says with a grain or two of salt.

[@nonserviam9673]

The good ol days.😎

[@markthomas9769]

Sounds typical growing up in the 60s. Heard nothing that we didn't all experience...

[@smorgasbroad1132]

Just for nothing, Ron Howard looks exactly like his father Rance and brother Clint Howard looks exactly like his mother Jean. The transfer of genetic physical features always fascinate me.

[@mslaerik66]

Just saw him in a movie where Johhny Cash used Him as a hostage in a police shoot out

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

There are not to many child actors who grow up to have a quote normal life sometimes the cuteness wears of yet there still recognized and with all there experience finding a role can be tough Ron Howard was a natural he staye

[@wjcolby]

When Hollywood still had god men and women. I wish we never lost these wonderful people.

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

At least Ron Howard had more freedom and a say in the show's production. He might add a line or say he wanted to do this in the scene and the crew might look and say not bad we can use it or Andy might go up to Ron after a scene and say good job keep it up. Ron did an episode with Jay North in Dennis the Menace and after a scene was over Ron could get up and go where he wanted Jay stayed put and everybody around him fixing his hair going over lines he was trapped and Ron really felt sorry for him. Besides I think Ron made a few bucks through the years with all the other stuff he has done in the past so I would not feel too sorry for him now

[@graceisamazing5493]

It's a good thing I didn't know then what I know know about Hellaweird or it would have ruined me from watching TV or movies. So evil!😢

[@nothosaur]

Who was the most powerful character on The Andy Griffith Show? Some say it was Ernest T Bass because he threw rocks. Some say it was Barney Fife with his revolver. They're wrong. It was the Sheriff's son. He was O.P.

[@blueridgebiker6209]

There was never prejudice on TAGS

[@Mark7limited]

Yea Ron crying all the way to the bank. Don’t give me that the parents were watching out for him, if they were they would not have had them in the situation. It was just the way it was back then.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

His parents were looking out for him

[@joeanderson9852]

👍👍❤

[@terrylee3232]

Have you done a video on Jay North

[@jimmcguiggan1188]

It all sounds normal .

[@thelastjohnwayne]

This was No Different than any other kid in the late 50s and early 60. Ron had it made. My parents drank all the time and smoked like Chimneys And I was beat on a regular basis. Get over it.

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

I didnt experience it in the 60's

[@suemoreno5217]

Hollyweird !

[@markanderson1448]

Oh, snap! Another great video!

[@Tjmacs7552]

The sound on this video is so bad! It's hard to understand what this man is saying!

[@theandygriffithshowfactsan3585]

You're my only complaint. It might be on your end. Please check it out and let me know if still not working for you

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I never knew Gomer Pyle was g a y, a lot of the “bad things” you said tho was around in my childhood in the 2000s, a lot of people in my family smoked or cursed, but I grew up respectfull and actually didn’t even start cussing till the age of 18 lol, I know people that grew up sheltered and turn out worse as adults, then people that have been exposed to all that stuff at a young age, that’s funny with the bathroom graffiti, even people back then did the same things lol, I like reading bathrooms graffiti

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

I believe Andy, later on in years, became Hateful to get along with

[@jeanmoreno2428]

Hello Bob and everybody it would have been hard knowing some of the things Ron witnessed a lot of adult things . I never thought of that but it doesn't seem to effected him in his life thank goodness. Thanks Bob God Bless Much Love

[@alynneflanery9918]

im sorry- if thats the worst thing for that show-- they were angels then....i find something endearing in the salty old men that cuss like a sailor but have a heart of gold. as long as they werent molesting him or abusing him then...if seeing men drunk, drawings of penises on the walls and second hand smoke were the worst of it...that was gravy. my mom smoked through all her pregnancies and all until i was probably 15 yrs old. ironically none of us smoke but we drink coffee and she doesnt like coffee. yes there was typical school bully b.s. -kids will find ANYTHING to make fun of you for..and though their treatment of gomer pyle wasnt preferable. you have to remember that era that most straight men were not comfortable around gay men and there were tons that lived a life of lies and had children just to walk out on them because the "realized they were gay". no being gay is not a communicable disease that you can catch....Im sorry Andy and Don's marriages werent better or their therapists also, with that bullsh!t latent homosexuality b.s. give me a friggin' break....that era the women were popping valiums and drinking- i dont know about their wives i know about my grandmother. i know VERY FEW women from that era that were happy and appreciated what they had at all. again my grandmother certainly didnt. Im glad that Ron had such good parents.