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- No, James Best did not play guitar on the Andy Griffith Show. He is known for his portrayal of Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane from the show, but he did not provide any of the music heard throughout the series. The theme song and background music was written by Earle Hagen and Herbert Spencer.
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In 1960, Best appeared in the episode "Love on Credit" of CBS's anthology series The DuPont Show with June Allyson. The same year, he guest-starred on The Andy Griffith Show as "The Guitar Player" (Season 1, Episode 3 and 31).
In episode 3 of the iconic Andy Griffith Show, titled “The Guitar Player,” viewers witness the incomparable talent of James Best as he brings the character of Jim Lindsey to life. This episode is filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and a musical performance that will leave you tapping your feet and longing for simpler times.
Overview. Born. July 26, 1926 · Powderly, Kentucky, USA. Died. April 6, 2015 · Hickory, North Carolina, USA (complications from pneumonia) Birth name. Jewel Franklin Guy. Nickname. Jimmie. Height. 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) Mini Bio. American character actor and teacher.
- July 26, 1926
- April 6, 2015
Aug 16, 2013 · 22.8K subscribers. 791. 145K views 10 years ago. James Best as Jim Lindsey on the television series "The Andy Griffith Show" The Guitar Player season 1 episode 3 (1960) ...more.
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From the episode "The Guitar Player" (airdate: 17 Oct 1960)
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- The Andy Griffith Show. Sadly, James Best has passed away. In Mayberry, he was known as Jim Lindsey, "The Guitar Player". To many, he was better known as Sheriff Rosco P....
Apr 7, 2015 · Before Rosco, the TV role Best was probably best known for were his two appearances on The Andy Griffith Show as guitar player Jim Lindsay, whom Sheriff Andy took a shine to. Best was a...
