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Howard Jerome Morris (September 4, 1919 – May 21, 2005) was an American actor, comedian, and director. He was best known for his role in The Andy Griffith Show as Ernest T. Bass, and as "Uncle Goopy" in a celebrated comedy sketch on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows (1954).
May 23, 2005 · Prolific actor, writer, director and producer Howard Morris died on Saturday, May 21, at age 85. Morris’ son David announced his father’s passing online at www.ernestt.com, a website devoted to Ernest T. Bass, the eccentric, hill-dwelling bumpkin Morris played in five episodes of The Andy Griffith Show in 1963 and ’64.
Ernest T. Bass is a fictional character on the American TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. He was played by Howard Morris. As with many of the show's characters, Morris had worked previously with other members of the cast and crew. He had worked with Aaron Ruben and Everett Greenbaum on Caesar's Hour.: 18-19 Character overview
May 24, 2005 · Howard Morris, the comedic actor who provided memorable support for Sid Caesar on the landmark “Your Show of Shows” in the 1950s and later played rock-throwing hillbilly Ernest T. Bass on “The Andy...
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.
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.
Sep 4, 2023 · Aside from stepping into Ernest's signature vest, Howard Morris played several other roles on "The Andy Griffith Show." He provided the voice of a radio announcer in "The Family Visit"...
Ernest T. Bass : [hands a potato to Andy after being told not to throw food] I passed it! I didn't heave it! Andy Taylor : While Barney is a hardened, experienced lawman on the outside, if you look on the inside you'll find a sociable, sophisticated man.
Ernest T. Bass : [frowns] Just as long as they don't change 'em 'fore I take my test.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Howard Morris, best known for playing poetry-spouting hillbilly Ernest T. Bass on the "Andy Griffith Show," died at his home in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. He...
