The Amazing Burt Mustin from Leave It To Beaver and The Andy Griffith Show

I remember Burt Mustin best as Gus the Fireman on Leave It To Beaver and as Jud Fletcher on The Andy Griffith Show. Here's the story of how this car salesman became one of Hollywood's greatest character actors.
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[@jstnxprsn]

What a nice tribute, Dave. Thanks for this. I must have seen his face several hundred times while growing up, yet forgot all about him until seeing this wonderful and respectful tribute. Again, you rock.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks jstnxprsn!

[@jstnxprsn]

@@jdsundstrom Woo Hoo!!! I've been "pinned" at last. LOLOL Thanks Dave. Jstn is fine.

[@vanmoody]

How can you forget Burt? Even after all those years he could still disturb the peace.

[@JeffreyWLaRue]

And don't forget Burt's appearance in Don Knott's movie "The Reluctant Astronaut" ! Also Burt and Hank Worden could play Dueling old guys, Hank played Mose in " The Searchers"!

[@luigivillani6411]

Wow amazing man

[@zmoorer]

Burt was my great, great uncle. I was born in 1971 and only met him a few times as a small child. I am so excited that you did one of these on Burt. Thanks for this!

[@laurastrobel718]

Wow thanks for sharing😃

[@jdsundstrom]

Wow! How cool is that? Thanks for commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@zmoorer]

@@jdsundstrom Yes, I enjoyed it very much! Thank you again!

[@elianamiller2666]

@zmoorer Well, we, my Beloved Mama and her 3 Children ABSOLUTELY ADORED your EXTREMELY GREAT Great-Great-Uncle Burt. He just was always just all over the place. We just loved it knowing for sure we will be seeing him again and again and again popping up in so, so many programs. One of OUR SO MANY MOST FAVOURITE CHARACTER ACTORS, WE USED TO HAVE and get to enjoy still having him now beings so, so many of THE VERY GREATEST PROGRAMS FROM BETTER ERAS, AS IT, 'S BEEN A ABSOLUTE UN-BELIEVABLE BIG SWING TO THE EXTREME FAR SIDE OF THE SPECTRUM OF ALL WHAT IS OF ONLY IS WHAT IS OF WHAT IS TRUE OF LIVING A GOOD AND TRULY WHOLESOME LIFE AS LIVING WAS.

[@zmoorer]

@@elianamiller2666 It was fun as I got older and would watch reruns. Burt would pop up on so many shows and I would tell my friends that I was related to him. It was crazy how many different shows he was on. I do wish I could have gotten to know him but he died when I was about 5. I still remember seeing his picture in my grandmother's house as well as her sibling's houses. They were so proud of him. That side of my family were from Tucson and have a very long history there.

[@BelievingRebel]

Burt’s last role was on the Mary Tyler Moore spinoff, “Phyllis,” starring the great Cloris Leachman. He was hilarious. It’s unfortunate he passed while the show was in production. No one replaced him because no one could. What a great guy he was.

[@greyfirestone5119]

He was great in that role as Mother Dexter’s boyfriend/husband.

[@marcstevens8576]

I saw him on Johnny Carson doing anything from cracking jokes to dancing. Being a vaudeville actor. He was both comical & very talented. Unfortunately we don't have his type of actors anymore. Would have liked to have met him. He was a lot more talented than most slap-stck comedy at the time...,

[@observerofmadness4170]

He was like an old friend you felt glad to see whenever he popped up on one of these TV shows. He, and the late Doris Packer, who died in 1979, never had their own shows, but left impressions nobody could forget.

[@maddyhayes617]

DOROTHY PACKER?

[@maddyhayes617]

Doris

[@kevinhanvey2846]

You are so Wright.

[@johnguilfoil7218]

Exactly...... best said....GUS!

[@johnbockelie3899]

Burt Musten even showed up in an episode of Batman. The plot involved the criminal Egghead. Egghead's gang went to Old McDonald's egg farm , and Burt played the farmer Mc Donald. 😊 😊

[@edreid7872]

He seemed to be the same age from the 50's through the 70's..not aging a single day..

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep. Once he got old, he didn't age a day! 🙂

[@bradsmack1]

@@jdsundstrom Nicely done, Dave! I always used to say that Burt played 70 for fifty years!

[@jennyq4979]

Right? I told my husband that he must have been born old because he looked the same age every time we saw him! A wonderful actor!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

That’s seems so true! I so agree! 😃 How do ya pull that one off?!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Dave Sundstrom so true! I watched him when I was a child & through the years & I thought the same...”he never ages...how FOES he do it?!” ♥️

[@barcrrt850]

I'm 66 years old now and remember watching leave it to beaver way back when I was a young child. Burt was a "feel good" character. Always offering help and support to Beaver. He was a positive role with a warm heart.

[@Relic67]

He was a "feel good" character. Great way to put it.

[@jaybee2344]

Just remember a on set persona and real life are two different things. I am a local actor and see alot. We actors are only pretending. Yes some actors are the same off set.

[@barcrrt850]

@@jaybee2344 I'm pretty sure I already knew that. I give him the benefit of the doubt. Always look for the good in a person 1st.

[@barcrrt850]

@@sylvestertat1078 The series had its debut on CBS on October 4, 1957. The following season, it moved to ABC, where it stayed until completing its run on June 20, 1963.

[@creolelady3519]

barcrrt Thank you for speaking the real truth you couldn't have said it any better.

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

In my opinion, Leave It To Beaver and The Andy Griffith Show were the two best TV sitcoms ever, and produced two of the most memorable sitcom characters ever: Eddie Haskell and Barney Fife.

[@JWTX]

Burt was an awesome actor. Never tired of seeing him. Usually a smile and laughter when watching him. Hard to beleive he's been gone 42 years. We miss you Burt-Gus-Jud

[@iamalive.1255]

😢

[@meandthemrs7403]

My 10 year old daughter loves to watch Leave It To Beaver with me. We love the scenes with Gus. It almost chokes me up when he is on because there are no characters like that anymore.

[@victorpalamar8769]

He also escaped from the "Old Folks" home where Edith Bunker worked on All in the Family!

[@shanewhitefeather6298]

That's where I know him! Great post, Victor!

[@Lumpy63]

Yes, he played Mr Quigley who kept calling Archie "Sonny"...

[@shanewhitefeather6298]

Think he was on an episode where Art Carney is Santa! Dang this guy was everywhere. Even the Brady Bunch!

[@luisreyes1963]

He was in an episode of Sanford & Son. He played a resident of a retirement home who ran into an angry Fred Sanford.

[@AR-jx6wr]

Mr. Mustin was one of my all time favorite actors.

[@billgrandone3552]

I was a big fan of Burt as Gus the Fireman. One of my favorite episodes of "Twilight Zone " is a Christmas show called "Inherit the Meek" starring Art Carney as an alcoholic department store Santa wishing there was a real Santa. Bert plays the part of a fellow derelict living at a mission house somewhere in the slums of the city. But the best memory I have of Bert is one of his last appearances on the "Tonight Show" shortly before his death. Bert had just finished some TV or movie work and Johnny asked him if he has anything else planned . He said that at his age planning is a waste of time. He then said " You know John , I had a guy call me and wanted to sell me an annuity which he said was certain to increase my initial investment 200 times in just 25 years. I told him Son, at my age I don't even buy GREEN BANANAS. Carson nearly fell off the chair laughing. Burt just winked and smiled. Classic TV!

[@robertdixon4692]

My wife's grandmother was his cousin. There were many times she recalls that the phone would ring and a family member would say "Burt's on TV, turn it on!!" She and her family visited him and his wife in California in '68, she recalls they were a sweet couple. Very nice tribute, thank you. She will be sharing it with her family.

[@jdsundstrom]

How cool is that? Thanks for sharing!

[@jsdixon6960]

@@jdsundstrom Yes we always were excited to see Burt on TV, still do. Loved the warm worms joke on Johnny Carson. I have shared this video with my family. Thanks, it warms my heart to know he is remembered, and lives on.

[@americafirst2291]

I was seventeen when Burt died, this gentleman was in literally everything I enjoyed watching. Even today I watched the old Andy Griffith Leave It to Beaver Gunsmoke Ponderosa Bonanza Rifleman he appears and all these shows at times. what a great man

[@davidellis5141]

Burt Mustin , a character actor with character. Nice presentation.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Jewel Clark 👍🏼😄

[@jimhanold9026]

Indeed.

[@Semprefi]

Little known fact : Burt played Fred’s grumpy neighbor who was 82 in an episode of Sanford and son .At the time of this episodes original airing Burt was in fact 85 years old.Critics raves in the tabloids at that time .in a quote from Sissy & Egbert one of them said” I defy anyone to show me an 85 year old man with the range of Mustiness.Hes a natural as an old man from 81 to 86 “

[@genebigs]

Burt is one of those actors that is instantly recognized, and never fails to bring a smile to my face and a fond memory to mind. He seemed to be everywhere back in the day, and was a tremendous character actor!

[@picklerix6162]

My friend loved “Leave It to Beaver” and he loved that Gus always had good advice for the Beaver (as opposed to Eddie Haskell’s bad advice). This same actor also made an appearance in an “All in the Family” episode.

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

DRAGNET.Burt’s portrayal as an apartment manager, dealing with a homicide, is my very favorite. This is a fantastic episode, with a cool ending!

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Bills Sawshop. One of the best from that series!

[@7shamgar]

As my job comes to an end at 57 I find the life of Burt Mustin an inspiration. My life is not over, just a new beginning.

[@jdsundstrom]

Dang straight, Terry! I'm sure there was a point where Burt didn't know what was next. That said, look at what happened. It was that second (or maybe third) career that truly gave him joy...and allowed him to give joy to others. Good luck, my friend. I'm sure there are good things right around the corner for you. 🙂

[@DANBOLLENBACHER]

Great tribute! He was also on an episode of Dick Van Dyke. Rob and Laura find out they aren't legally married. They go to a judge to get married and Burt and his wife will be witnesses. His wife was played by Madge Blake ( Larry Mondello's mom and Aunt Harriet on Batman). They ask Rob and Laura to guess how long they've been married knowing everyone thinks they've been married many years. They finally announce they will be celebrating 5 glorious years together. They met at the cemetery - their respective spouses died on the same day and were buried in adjoining plots! :) Bert goes on to say a couple times; "She straightened me out!" What a great time!

[@exploregreer1048]

That Andy episode with Bert being deputized was hilarious, Bert yawning, Andy told Barney Bert needed a nap🤣 loved this actor, from the Bever, Andy and the rest, this man was unique and respected. He's sharing wisdom in heaven tipping his hat.♥️

[@tokenjoy]

Dick van Dyke Show: "He straightened me out. " Beverly Hillbillies: "I'll be back in tonic time."

[@cowboykelly6590]

tokenjoy: lol...YEAH!!!

[@JustMe-ku6rk]

Burt Mustin was everywhere on TV throughout my entire childhood and into my teens. I enjoyed everything he did.

[@alanstrong3295]

There will never be another Burt.

[@jdsundstrom]

That is quite likely, Alan!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Burt Mustin and Scatman Cruthers were both go to guys at advanced ages. Loved them both and miss them both.

[@jdsundstrom]

Ah, Scatman Cruthers! Another great one!

[@jvcomedy]

Burt also attended the very first baseball world series in 1903.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep, he talked about it during one of his appearances on The Tonight Show.

[@dcasper8514]

Jeff Vaughn. I should ask Lois, but I believe that was between Pittsburgh Pirates & Boston Red Sox..

[@jvcomedy]

@@dcasper8514 Yes, that's exactly right.

[@jerryweber1768]

That is even older than Pelosi's low hanging rack!

[@stefanpuch3121]

Noway, you got to be joking, seriously he was there at the first world series in Baseball, wow, I'm glad he deserved glorious moments in his life he was a kind hearted soul, not too many souls like his around. Another thanks for sharing an educational historic moment of a actor I watched growing up.

[@johnmaki3046]

I saw Burt Mustin so often when I was growing up! You GOTTA love a guy who became a VERY SUCCESSFUL actor at 61!

[@maryannedelaney]

I remember Burt singing a song called "girl wanted" on Carson. I remember him in a lot of roles. He was great on All in the Family too. God rest his soul.

[@KJTV67]

Just saw that clip here on KZbin!

[@scotth9983]

Loved old Bert. He was great in Leave it to Beaver and the Andy Griffith show. Thought it was great that he was reunited with Don Knots appearing in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, The Reluctant Astronaut and the Shakiest gun in the west. He was in Elvis Presley Speedway as a dancing janitor that showed how Bert could appear as a very minor character and make it memorable. He was very talented and had a grandfather or lovable old coot appeal to many of the characters he played throughout his career..

[@laurastrobel718]

Love The Ghost and Mr Chicken This man was busy!

[@Okie-Tom]

Scott H , I have always loved "The Ghost And Mr. Chicken". I watch it every time it comes on. That great organ music!

[@wendyrock6309]

Okie-Tom I just discovered today you can buy the organ music for $0.99 on iTunes. So, I immediately purchased it since the Ghost an Mr. Chicken is my favorite movie. My favorite scene is when the boarding house people, including Burt, say goodbye to Luther as he heads to the house at 11:50. We need more actors like Burt today!

[@Okie-Tom]

Wendy Rock , boy, old Bert was in a lot of shows. We could all be so lucky to live such a life to such a ripe old age and be so active! Vic Mizzy had a knack for neat music. Tom

[@richardlewis7471]

I loved Burt Mustin. Two of my favorite Dragnet episodes revolves around him. When he played the curmudgeon cat burglar and when he played a retired Chicago Police Detective.

[@chalkboy8]

He got a kick out of the Los Angeles Police badge!

[@cowboykelly6590]

Yes Sir... Burt was Something! Irreplaceable.

[@davidcarroll8735]

The Chicago Police Detective is my favorite episode by far!

[@jamesjonathanbrowne9528]

Burt was not only in Dragnet but he was in ADAM-12 too! I thought I was the only one that remembers Burt Mustin.

[@jdsundstrom]

Nope. You're not the only one, JimorJames Smith!

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I actually watched the Carson Show episode with Burt! It was delightful! He was quick witted enough to make his appearance lively and relevant!

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, MGB! Burt was quite wonderful. Johnny was pretty good too. 🙂

[@Jeff_The_Weatherman]

I looked up his TV credits at IMDb about Burt, and the memories came back. I kept saying, “Oh, yeah!” One of those wholesome gentleman you wished you had as your neighbor. I’m sure whoever had met him in real life, considered it an honor.

[@janineharrison5186]

Burt was one of those character actors that made you feel good. I have always loved his appearances on tv shows. So glad we had him!

[@ktsenya2]

I knew Burt from back in the mid 70's. He was also very active with SPEBSQSA, OR a chapter of Barbershop Quartet Singing, in the San Fernando Valley, located in the Socialist State of Calif. Twice I was lucky enough to sing the Bass part with Burt. He was the same off screen and on. Honest, diligent, patriotic, good to be with. Too bad not many like him are around now. Our country could use more like him.

[@jdsundstrom]

Too cool! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@neneshubby]

I saw him on an episode of Johnny Carson when he was around 90 or so and he was sharp as a tack and could still sing.

[@danschneider9219]

If I remember correctly he did the keep your worms warm joke.

[@evalinawarne1337]

I also saw the TRULY refind funny gentlemen on JC.

[@Peggy-nt7eo]

To Dan

[@Peggy-nt7eo]

@@danschneider9219 Yes I saw him on the very same show that you did on the Tonight Show with Johnny. And the very same joke Keep your worms warm Even cracked up Johnny Carson. I think why he lasted so long is because he is a clean decent man like Red Skeleton said "you don't have to use swear words or use dirty juster to be funny." 🎤

[@GunnyFits1]

And tell great jokes.

[@Paladin1873]

My favorite Burt Mustin character was the retired police chief who upstages Friday and Gannon in a homicide investigation. It was a very rare light comedy episode of Dragnet.

[@cowboykelly6590]

Yeah... With the Dead Girl "hog Tied " . I was young, and it Frightened me so much that ... It BECAME One Of My Favorite Episodes. 🤠🖖

[@markmarsh27]

My beloved Grandpa, who was a Dead Ringer for Burt Mustin, died when I was 5. ... so whenever I saw Burt on TV exuding his gentle sweetness and comic genius, it was like having my Grandpa back. .... Very few souls like Burt Mustin have ever walked among us. .... He was VERY VERY SPECIAL.

[@gregfoster4541]

Burt Muston was a awesome actor throughout his career, never realized how old he was.. Loved his talent

[@marcstevens8576]

He was on a couple of Dragnet episodes where he used mentioning his age to add comedy to a somewhat serious show.

[@chaplainjoseph4444]

Burt Mustin conveyed a calming and emotional warmth in all of his roles, allowing him to reach through the generations and find admirers of his charm over the life of his career and well beyond. Although always Gus The Fireman to me, my two favorite roles for Burt were as the friend of Art Carney in Rod Serling's Twilight Zone Christmas episode "Night Of The Meek" in 1960 and as Calvin Lampe-- the retired Chief of Detectives--who teaches Jack Webb and Harry Morgan how to really do detective work in the 1969 Dragnet episode "Homicide: DR-22". Burt was a beloved figure in Film and Television History.

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, Chaplain Joseph!

[@davidcarroll8735]

My favorite Dragnet episode!

[@kingkuts]

Burt was in a lot of good movies and sit coms ...what a life....hell always be gus tho

[@donnicholas7552]

I loved his work. He came across as a really nice man.

[@bernie2231]

If you haven't yet, check out his "Dragnet" episode. He was a spry old burglar.

[@donnicholas7552]

Cool! I'll try to track it down. Can't imagine him playing a "bad" guy.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

He really did! And really probably was a very nice man!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Bernie22 I remember seeing that episode! 😁

[@mygirlpiper]

Don Nicholas I will always remember him from the character he played on " All In The Family" - MR Quigly ! and I recently saw him as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and he was such a nice man with a stealth sense of humor !

[@normanjohnson9877]

Thank you Dave. I’ve seen Burt on screen my entire life and always admired his acting. I never knew his name or anything about him and had no idea how to find out who he was. I’m 63 and I finally know. 😊

[@thinkcivil1627]

Burts appearance on The Tonight Show was special. Johnny treated him with the honor and respect that he had earned in the industry during a time when there were only 3 Television Networks and a limited amount of opportunities to work. Besides all the credited roles, you can see Burt in countless cameo appearances in westerns, police shows, comedies and other shows and movies which were popular during this time. I was born in the 1950s and grew up during a time when some actors often had multiple guest appearances on the same show, portraying different characters. It took a special actor to be able to pull this off. My personal favorite character is his time on the Andy Griffith Show. Thanks for recognizing one of the great character actors of that golden age of film and television. He was very humble about his success, often saying that he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. That may be true in getting recognized, but you had to be a special talent to build the reputation he earned. Especially when you consider that his career was just getting started when most actors were retiring.

[@jdsundstrom]

I noticed that as well, Think Civil! Carson was a class act when Mustin was a guest.

[@creolelady3519]

I have always loved this man, I watched him on the Andy Griffith Show. As old Judd, he always remined me of your grandpa or great uncle. Thank you for this loving tribute to him. I still watch the reruns of Andy Griffith today. July 2019. It brings back wonderful memories of my childhood.

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, Creole Lady. Thanks for sharing your memories!

[@normat1662]

Enjoyed him were every part he played, he made it funny.

[@pandarush.]

He was in Adam 12. Ever since the late 80s I've been a fan and pointed him out every time I saw him on tv. I still do it to this day.

[@stevedaniels762]

I remember Burt Mustin as Gus the fireman. In the early 1960's, I would come home from school and watch reruns of The Leave it to Beaver Show, and I loved the episodes of his character. You could feel the warmth of his character coming through the TV screen. And even today I watch old reruns of the show, and the morals of the show itself are so positive.

[@TnseWlms]

In one episode of the new Leave it to Beaver, the adult Beaver in need of advice visits the old fire station. Gus is still there, about 105 years old, toothless and senile, but not played by Burt Mustin.

[@carmar597]

He was in an episode of Sanford and Son, when Fred went to an old folks home.

[@justvisitingthisplanet725]

Yes, and he played a nursing home resident on a handful of All in the Family episodes, too. Great actor.

[@timmauro6915]

@@justvisitingthisplanet725 Yeah! Loved the way his character always put Archie in his place.

[@melissacooper4482]

@@sylvestertat1078 I remember The Brady Bunch episode he was in. I was brought to tears at the scene where his character was telling Bobby about how his father was murdered by Jesse James. And how he and his mother had to deal with his death.

[@ronaldkrug9623]

I also remember he was in a few episodes of Emergency

[@juanitadaleslusher9628]

What a lovely surprise to come across this! Loved his character on Leave It To Beaver and The Andy Griffith Show!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Juanita! I sure had a fun time making it. 🙂

[@juanitadaleslusher9628]

I am glad you did because I sure had fun watching it.

[@thomaskemer8109]

He was mr. Quigly on all in the family too!! Very funny

[@robertrichardson2009]

Just like Buddy Ebsen, born old. Love them

[@shanewhitefeather6298]

I just assumed he was a child actor in old Vaudville or something, that gradually drifted into film and TV. Never knew he began his acting career at around 60 years old!

[@sterlingholobyte]

Burt is a real inspiration. That it's never too late to start a new thing. Amazing man!

[@jdsundstrom]

You're right, sterlingholobyte. If there's one thing to be learned from Burt's life, it's that it's never too late!

[@jrbaskind]

Johnny Carson called Burt Mustin “My favorite nonogenarian!”

[@phogue1]

He was great. I haven’t seen it on KZbin, but on one of his Carson appearances he did a joke about fishing that is one of my favorites. He nearly put Johnny on the floor laughing.

[@slickmic6113]

Thank you for doing a piece on Burt as a kid I remember seeing him in lots of different television shows..R.I.P. BURT

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Slick Mic! 🙂

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

This old guy appeared on so many classic TV shows I can't even name them all can you?

[@jdsundstrom]

...and in many of the shows, Mustin was simply billed as "Old Man". 🙂

[@strangebrew5545]

@@jdsundstrom Always notice him now in everything I see him in "Burt Mustin' !!

[@jonwilson7542]

I think I saw him one time in a episode of Adam 12 or Dragnet!

[@jimpatterson3286]

@@jonwilson7542 It was Adam 12. He was a burglar.

[@01chippe]

I remember him in an episode of Mary Tyler Moore, when May get's burglarized Twice. He's sitting on the bench in the police station and starts to chat with Mary, and begins to tell Mary of his obligation as an old man to sit on park benches. he then proudly reveals that he's been mugged 8 times, to which Mary reacts with surprise. He then tells her that sitting on park benches all day doesn't help. The delivery of that line makes me laugh every time I see it.

[@WhaleGold]

I loved him as Gus the fireman, even when I was in Jr. High & High School and watching the program in its first run, or recently now that I am his age. He had a line in one episode I liked so well I wrote it down. The Bev went to see Gus, I think when he couldn't join the Boy Scouts because he was too young, Gus said something like, "You know, I have found that whatever you want to do most, you are either too young or too old for."

[@wvpirate]

Burt Mustin mentioned on the Tonight show that he attended the very first World series.

[@maddiefiori-wilcox4767]

Yup miss seeing his face these days.

[@inyourfaceguitar5454]

I grew up watching those innocent sitcoms of the 60's and I loved them. Burt ALWAYS was a stand-out performer. Thanks for paying tribute to Burt. I really enjoyed it.

[@jaswmclark]

I remember him in "All In The Family" having a dialogue with Archie. Burt: "Archie, don't grow old." Archie: "What do you mean by that?" Burt: "You'll find out."

[@paulleckner8235]

Archie: "What if the electric blanket gets wet?" Burt: "I didn't know you had that problem, sonny."

[@chrisw647]

Quigley: "Well, you know what they say- a bird in the hand-" Gloria: "Oh yeah..." Quigley: "...can getya awful dirty..."

[@paulleckner8235]

@@chrisw647 Good one.

[@joekouyoumjian2601]

Thanks Dave for filling in the blanks about this wonderful character actor Burt Mustin. I never really knew his true age, so I'm impressed with what he accomplished at that stage of his life.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're most welcome, Joe!

[@jeffyoung2890]

Burt Mustin had such a way about his approach in any character he played. He was that elderly gentleman we all knew and loved some how. It was the Uncle or Grandpa we all wished WE had. Burt Mustin always made such an impression on his audience, with every-single scene. He was ALWAYS likable! I love him on "All In The Family" as Jusin Quigley. Burt passed away in 1977 at the age of 93. But what a resume he left behind! Thanks for this absolutely fantastic video Dave, see in the next one buddy!

[@jdsundstrom]

Making this video was a ton of fun because Burt was so great. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Jeff!

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

I always love to hear your very upbeat remembrances of our favorite T V characters of yesteryear. Burt Mustin was ubiquitous, at one time, when an old man character was needed to fulfill a role. But, his character was always quick witted and spry and he often stole the scene. Thanks Dave...for the time you spent on this great character actor.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're very welcome, Larry!

[@sandrarios2649]

I remember him. It seems like I saw him on so many programs. He was adorable! Loved hearing how he referred to his wife and was married for over 50 years and was a friend to all.

[@carolelizabethjohnson1295]

"I simply fell in Love with Burt Mustin as a little girl. His warm, friendly & kind manner was exactly what I saw in him. Rather a "Selfless Fellow" always either "Out of The Way" or "Helping When He Could" As a former 20th Century Fox employee for years, I saw both sides in the industry anyway. I have "TAGS" & I see him in there often. Say, Dave, is that a "Blender" or "Drink" you got there? LoL! C'ya, CJ-4-JC ~ always ~

[@Mnogojazyk]

One of my fondest memories of Burt Muston was when he sang some of the ditties from his youth. It was on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The audience went wild - and so did I. I watch an excerpt that turns up on KZbin once in a while, and I’m as entertained now as I was when I first saw it lo, those many years ago. Quiet and unassuming and charming. One of the greats.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep. Super humble guy. 🙂

[@MrNathan791]

I loved his appearance on The Andy Griffith Show. I remember thinking, just when was the man born, because everything I ever saw Burt in he an old man. When I googled him and the year that he was it blew away. He was a very good actor. Now anytime I’m watching one of those old black/white movies I’m curious to see when those actors were born. It blows me away when I see actors born in 1874 etc. To me it’s like seeing those old Classical musicians on film. Just like Burt, they will forever live on film. It just really blows my mind.

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, MrNathan791!

[@gageblackwood8832]

MrNathan791 Me too. Think of the history he experienced. He was born in the horse and buggy and Old West era and lived into the space age!

[@raypitt9350]

What a great character actor Burt was. I remember seeing him in many episodes of shows growing up.RIP Burt.

[@gregbush1307]

Dave, thank you so much for doing this video! He was a truly remarkable character actor. From 1951 to 1976, Burt had over 193 acting credits! Amazing! And what's even more amazing is, one of his first roles in 1951 was on The Adventures of Kit Carson, and he was already 67 years old! I can't honestly say I had a favorite role that he played, because he was great in every role. Thanks again, Dave! Good job!

[@jdsundstrom]

You're most welcome, Greg. Thank you for the kind words and the great comment!

[@stephenwoodman6015]

Burt was a memorable character on TV in those times. I was a child then, and I loved him. I always hoped he would be on another show soon.

[@Semprefi]

He really was an amazing actor.his portrayals of an old man were so convincing

[@garrylaing8576]

Thank you so much for this! I am 57 years old And it brings back so many memories! God-bless you!

[@jdsundstrom]

You're welcome, Garry!

[@maryellenherr777]

I always loved Burt Mustin because he was always sincere in whatever role he played.

[@buddymills8112]

I remember Burt from all the shows you mentioned. He was a great character actor. When I found out he passed away at 93, I remember thinking "Burt Mustin was only 93?" HAHA! He made a career out of playing a centenarian.

[@jehobden]

Burt Mustin also played an old Tarzan actor on THE MONKEES episode "Monkees Marooned". He appeared through the whole episode in a Tarzan outfit at the age of 83. I remembered about Freddie Prinze also dying just after Burt did as soon as you mentioned when Burt passed. Burt was more than 70 years older than Freddie, and it was sad to lose both of them then. When he died, Burt had just made his final acting appearances on PHYLLIS, playing Mother Dexter's new husband. Judith Lowry, who played Mother Dexter, died about 2 months earlier, just before their last episode aired.

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, Jon H!

[@pennsylvaniamilitarycolleg8994]

Burt graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (PMC), now Widener University, in 1903. He remains one of our most beloved alumni. He passed away in 1977 at the age of 92. In his memory the theater in Widener’s Alumni Auditorium was named “Burt Mustin Theater.” That was quite an honor since another well known PMC alumnus was Cecil B. DeMille, one of Hollywood’s most famous movie producers.

[@ox4465]

You can't not like Burtdnd Mustin. He personified "True America". Kind, wise, caring and helpful.

[@williamlangan5902]

"Gus'n'danet! Gus'n'danet!"

[@starclone4]

I slways loved this man... What a great father figure !!!!

[@frisco21]

Burt made several memorable appearances on _Dragnet,_ and I also recall he was in at least one episode of _All In The Family._ His versatility as a character actor was legendary.

[@randycoger2525]

Burt will always be one of my favorites as JUD. The Andy Griffith show was his best as this show passes the test of time with flying colors.

[@orlandochavez4420]

I couldn't agree more! I love the time Barney made him a deputy! I wish he'd throw something at me, I haven't had my lunch yet! Classic

[@smileawhile6881]

I thoroughly enjoy your comments from these channels ♡♡♡

[@user-vt1ix6tn8f]

I’ve enjoy your tribute to Burt. He was a memorable man. Someone you would easily walk up to and have a conversation.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Tim!

[@societyofroodest.590ad9]

Burt was a great actor! I loved this guy since I first saw him on Mayberry and Leave it to Beaver, and then in the millions of small roles. I remember seeing him on the Ghost and Mr. Chicken and then on the Brady Bunch. Lots of fond memories for the meek character. Glad you chose to honor him!

[@jdsundstrom]

Yah, Burt was wonderful. And...you can thank my friend Dan for the suggestion. He's a treasure trove of ideas. 🙂

[@rvasquez8057]

Great job giving credit to an actor everyone has seen but doesn't truly know. I remember him from The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, Andy Griffith his Disney movies, Dragnet, Emergency and Adam-12. When you say he was everywhere, that is an understatement. My wife and I use to play the "Burt Game" which predates the Cheers "Norm" sequence. Anytime he showed up in a film or TV re-runs we would yell out "Burt". Thinking about that now, that would have made an excellent drinking game back in the day. Again, A Great Job for a superb actor. 👍👍👍

[@jdsundstrom]

Great comments, R Vasquez!

[@elaineandjohn9599]

Burt was a beautiful human being. ❤️ who wouldn’t want him as a grandfather, uncle, or friend whether child or adult? 🙏 oh and thank you for this Dave 👍

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Elaine. And...you're welcome. Thank you for the great comment!

[@sharonramone7186]

He was everywhere when I was growing up.He was such an amazing actor. Love all of your tributes

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Sharon!

[@lincbond442]

This guy was everywhere in the 1960's. I remember him as the relative of a man killed by Jesse James on "The Brady Bunch" and a sleuthing retired cop on "Dragnet".

[@DavidHoshor]

Burt Mustin was always a memorable character actor. I remember when he was on the Johnny Carson show he told about how he had attended one of the games in the very first World Series in 1903!

[@jdsundstrom]

I loved that interview!

[@rtalways]

Great job, the natural sincerity he had for Jerry was amazing . Im so glad you tackled it .

[@brucep9729]

I think it's swell that young people like yourself take an interest not only in these great shows of my youth, but the characters who played them! Keep up the good work, and tell your friends!

[@nortondumont9711]

Saw him in countless more shows than you mentioned but can only recall "The Monkees" off hand. I'm definitely going to have to scroll through the comments. This fine tribute is worthy of this fine actor.

[@karenolson4000]

I always liked him, especially on Andy Griffith Show reruns. He was one of those special people who made the show what it was. Not only was he a good actor, but he was really interesting to see.

[@alpollard4784]

Love that Andy Griffith episode. Ol' Jud wanted Barney to throw a tomato at him. I sincerely enjoy your videos. Most especially the genuine love that is expressed in your voice. I am a huge fan of many of the classic shows. My 9 year old daughter loves Barney and the little boy. The amazing legacy of those shows will exist forever. Thank you.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the kind words, Al!

[@jb6712]

Mr. Mustin was someone I enjoyed watching, especially on the Andy Griffith show. He was a consummate actor, and a joy to watch :-)

[@JxT1957]

i remember him from two episodes of dragnet, on both the good side and bad side of the law. in one episode he was a cat burglar and the other episode he was an ex-chicago cop.

[@markfreckmann2366]

I remember Burt from The Andy Griffith show. Certain people you can tell from the characters they play, they are/were very nice. Burt Muston was definitely one of them. Very nice tribute to him. RIP

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Mark! Great comment.

[@darrylbailey8397]

I remember Burt Mustin on almost every TV show in the 50's and 60's, I remember he did a very funny episode on All In The Family and Love American Style, Thanks for posting this short Bio on the great Burt Mustin!

[@jdsundstrom]

You're most welcome, Darryl!

[@susanr3933]

Love Burt!! He also played on All in the family! He was the old man in the pajamas that Edith found wandering on the street and took home. That was another show I thought was big hit, and Archie and Edith were born to play those parts! Thanks for the memories of Burt!!

[@TheReubenKincaid]

Earlier in the show he played Harry Feeney the security guard st Archie’s job. He snoooed around to get the scoop on the layoffs