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A Plaque for Mayberry: Directed by Bob Sweeney. With Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Hal Smith. That there may be a direct descendant of a Revolutionary War hero living in Mayberry flatters the town, 'til they learn who it is.
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- Comedy, Family
- Bob Sweeney
- 1961-04-03
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The Women's Historical Society will throw a celebration in honor of a descendant of a Revolutionary War hero. They are shocked when they discover that Otis is the honoree.
According to a historical society, Nathan Tibbs, the hero of the Revolutionary War's Battle
of Mayberry Bridge, has a direct descendant living in Mayberry. The two historians set out to find who this person is so they can award them a plaque in honor of their forefather's bravery. As the two ladies search the Mayberry records in search of this living relative, there is much speculation about who the person is. Barney is so convinced he is the living descendant of Nathan Tibbs that he goes ahead and pens his acceptance speech. It is revealed, much the disappointment of the Mayor and town council, that the Tibbs relative is none other than town drunk Otis Campbell. Mayor Pike, convinced that Otis will shame both himself and Mayberry if the two
•What did Nathan Tibbs do to make him a Revolutionary War hero? It was said that he ran eight miles through the snow to set the Mayberry bridge on fire. This act turned back the enemy and allowed George Washington and his troops to capture an entire Regiment.
•In a rather touching moment, Otis tells Andy that he's given his wife some awful times. This would not be the last time Otis' alcoholism would be addressed, but it's typically played for humor. Otis would eventually sober up for good. In the TV Movie "Return to Mayberry" Otis tells Andy he'd been sober for ten years. Interestingly - Hal Smith had never been drunk or had a drink in his life. (Source?)
•In this episode, Andy states that Barney's middle name is Oliver. In later episodes, Barney refers to himself as Barney "P." Fife and in the episode Class Reunion, the Mayberry Union High Yearbook lists Barney's name as Bernard Milton Fife.
•Barney is unable to recite the tongue twister: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" while giving Otis' sobriety test. However, in season 5 "The Pageant" he says many with ease. (However, he did get tongue-tied on "rubber baby buggy bumpers".) Maybe Barney was selective with the ones he could do correctly.
•When they make a toast at the end of the show, there is nothing in the glasses.
•Barney: "I almost started to cry right there in the library."
•The Historical Ladies: "Now what was that name again?" "Otis Campbell!"
•The Historical Ladies: "I just can't wait to tell him and watch his face light up."
•Barney: "I can just see Otis showing up for that plaque now....where's my plaque.. give me my plaque."
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The Andy Griffith Show - Season 1 Episode 25 - A Plaque for Mayberry. Sign up for Peacock to watch this episode. Get Started. A Plaque for Mayberry. Season 1 Episode 2526m. TVPG. The entire town is shocked when they discover that Otis is a direct descendant of a war hero. Home. TV Series. The Andy Griffith Show. Season 1 Episode 25.
Members of the Women's Historical Society believe the direct descendant of a Revolutionary War hero may be living in Mayberry and borrow town records for their research. Barney uses the library and deduces that he, himself, is the person they are looking for.
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The Andy Griffith Show. A Plaque for Mayberry. Available on Pluto TV, Paramount+, Prime Video, iTunes. S1 E25: Town drunk, Otis Campbell, turns out to be the only living descendant of a Revolutionary War hero, much to the dismay of the mayor. Comedy Apr 3, 1961 21 min. Starring Hal Smith, Burt Mustin, Dick Elliott. Cast & Crew. HS. Hal Smith.
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