The Best Episodes Directed By Sheldon Leonard

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith

   S0:E12/15/1960

   The "unofficial" pilot, first broadcast in season 7, episode 20 of "Make Room for Daddy". Danny runs a stop sign at a "future crossroad" traveling through the small town of Mayberry. Danny being a big star, Andy sees this as an opportunity to raise extra money to build the crossroad. Danny is furious and would rather go to jail.

   Director:Sheldon Leonard

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #2 - The New Housekeeper

   S1:E110/3/1960

   Sheriff Andy Taylor and his young son Opie are in need of a new housekeeper. Andy's Aunt Bee looks like the perfect candidate and moves in, but her presence causes friction with Opie.

   Director:Sheldon Leonard

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - The Bazaar

   S6:E510/11/1965

   Warren, enforcing a gambling ordinance to the letter of the law, arrests Aunt Bee and her women friends (meaning, most of Mayberry) for running a Bingo game. Everyone's furious at Warren, particularly Andy, who becomes even more frustrated when Warren resists pleas to drop the charges (in fact, the deputy really digs into his position). Aunt Bee and her friends soon demand a trial. Later, the men of Mayberry (with their children in tow, some of them crying) bother Andy and Opie at home when Warren still won't drop the charges. Eventually, the charges are dropped and Aunt Bee's good name is cleared once more.

   Director:Sheldon Leonard

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - The Meershatz Pipe

   S1:E1011/28/1961

   Rob's not as impressed with Buddy's new Meershatz pipe as he is with the fact that it was a gift from Alan Brady. Not just impressed but envious as well. After all, he is the head writer of the show and begins to feel as if he isn't needed. Getting sick and having to miss work for several days doesn't help his insecurities.

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   4.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Racy Tracy Rattigan

   S2:E274/3/1963

   Alan Brady is out of town so Tracy Rattigan is the host. Rob is going to have to fight to keep Laura. Rob doesn't like how fast things are going. Tracy loves driving Rob crazy, The gang writes the best show for Tracy.

   Director:Sheldon Leonard

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