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The Andy Griffith Show S1E3 — The Guitar Player
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The Andy Griffith Show•Season 1•Episode 3

The Guitar Player

7.7/10 · 711 votesOct 17, 196025 min

Ranked #21 of 32 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A gifted guitar player (James Best) who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom -- with a little push from Andy.

Directed byDon Weis
Written byJack Elinson, Charles Stewart
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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Barney Fife

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Don Weis

Don Weis

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Jack Elinson

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Charles Stewart

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Episode Summary

"The Guitar Player" is episode 3 of The Andy Griffith Show season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 711 votes, ranking #21 of 32 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Don Weis and written by Jack Elinson, Charles Stewart, it aired on October 17, 1960.

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