George Lindsey(1928-2012)
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
George Lindsey quickly became an icon on television in the 1960's
playing the part of 'Goober Pyle" on the The Andy Griffith Show (1960). He
replaced Jim Nabors who portrayed "Gomer Pyle" who ran the "fillin
station" on "The Andy Griffith Show." As Jim Nabors was tapped for his
own show Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964), cousin "Goober" was introduced to
become the new mechanic and running the "fillin station" on "The Andy
Griffith Show." He fit in perfectly with his country wit,
impersonations of Cary Grant, "Judy, Judy, Judy," and playing the a
dim-witted bulb often to the consternation of Sheriff Andy Taylor. He
always wore his stocking type cap which always looked worn and dirty.
Lindsay played this role also in Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) and continued
playing basically the same and other characters on Hee Haw (1969) for many
years. Although he did not perform in a myriad of shows, he was always
recognizable as Goober and did not have a shortage of work. Between
"The Andy Griffith show" and "Hee Haw," this provided him with almost
25 years worth of work a busy schedule for anyone. George frequented
other country and western TV shows and movies including Gunsmoke (1955),
Kanuunankuularalli 2 (1984), Riemuralli (1981), and others. But he also
found work on Hitchcock esittää (1962), The Rifleman (1958), Hämärän rajamailla (1959), and many others. George provided much comedic relief to millions
of viewers for over a generation and will never be forgotten by those
who enjoyed him.
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