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Ernest T. Bass is an ignorant and obstreperous mountain man with a penchant for rock throwing, who is known to wreak havoc on the otherwise quiet town of Mayberry. He lives in the mountains neighboring Mayberry, and his appearance in town almost always means trouble for Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife.
As for television, Howie directed Danny Thomas and Andy Griffith in their respective sitcoms, and made a wonderfully eccentric impression on-camera as the grizzled, bucolic, rock-tossing Ernest T. Bass on Griffith's 60's show. The role became such a popular character that Howie was invited to play it sporadically for three seasons.
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Apr 11, 2021 · In just a few episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show," Howard Morris made the character Ernest T. Bass one of the most memorable in the little town of Mayberry.
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May 21, 2020 · I was a huge fan of Howard Morris, through his character Ernest T. Bass on the Andy Griffith Show. I loved his character and how wonderful and passionate he was to About the character “ Charlene.” I was absolutely shocked when I found out recently, that Charlene was Andy Griffith’s biological daughter in real life. http://www.TerriMcGhee.com
As for television, Howie directed Danny Thomas and Andy Griffith in their respective sitcoms, and made a wonderfully eccentric impression on-camera as the grizzled, bucolic, rock-tossing Ernest T. Bass on Griffith's 60's show. The role became such a popular character that Howie was invited to play it sporadically for three seasons.
Apr 28, 2020 · The high school yearbook, the Cutlass, gives Barney's middle name as Milton. Actor Paul Smith would return the next season in the TAGS episode "Ernest T. Bass Joins The Army" as an Army doctor. Actress Peggy McCay appeared for over 25 years (1983-present) on the tv soap opera "Days Of Our Lives".
