Opie Joins the Marines (18 Mar. 1966)

Opie Taylor runs away from Mayberry to join the Marines.

Director:

Coby Ruskin

Writers:

Aaron Ruben, Aaron Ruben (created by)

Stars:

Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Andy Griffith

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Jim Nabors	...	Pvt. Gomer Pyle
Frank Sutton	...	Sgt. Vince Carter
Andy Griffith	...	Sheriff Andy Taylor
Ron Howard	...	Opie Taylor (as Ronny Howard)
Ronnie Schell	...	Duke
Ted Bessell	...	Frankie
Forrest Compton	...	Colonel Gray
Tommy Farrell	...	Reporter

Storyline

Opie Taylor runs away from Mayberry to join the Marines.

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Genres:

Comedy | War

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1966 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ashland Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Per the title, Opie Taylor from "The Andy Griffith Show" runs away to join Gomer.

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Connections

References The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

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