Relatives from out of town come for a visit with their two young boys and upset the Taylor household. This was an episode without Don Knotts (Barney) who in later years would take occasional time off I beleive "Family Visit" became the model of what to do when the shows main source of comedy (Barney) was not in the script. It was all about Andy's reactions to situations and this story had several good examples. Watch Andy's face at the breakfast table when his Uncle Ollie complains he "did not sleep a wink". This after Andy spent a sleepless night being kept awake by Ollies snoring and tossing and turning. Watch Andy's reaction when his Aunt Nora wont get off the official courthouse phone until Andy speaks to her spinster friend she thinks is perfect for him. And watch Andy's reaction to Uncle Ollie's multiple blustery displays of boorish behavior like playing with the siren in the squad car, randomly grabbing the rifles out of the gun rack and chastising a local who comes in the courthouse to pay a fine. Guest stars Maudie Prickett and James Westerfield are excellent as the bickering relatives in this one of the funniest non-Barney episodes.
8 Reviews
Obnoxious Relatives
Hitchcoc12 December 2019
I used to hate when fringe members of our family came to visit. Even as a child, I could tell they were ill mannered and pushy. They always judged us but had no trouble letting us pay for things and feed them. Andy's Uncle is a windbag and incredibly tiresome. He's also all blow and no go.
Hilarious, and Uncle Ollie is so freakishly similar to my own uncle that it's scary!
lwsmile-1162318 January 2023
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Aunt Bee misses having relatives visit, on Sunday morning seeing families walk to church, so she decides to call Uncle Ollie and Aunt Nora, aunt Bee's younger sister, with their two boys Roger and Bruce. Their visit consists of busybody Aunt Nora trying to find Andy a girlfriend, overbearing Uncle Ollie hilariously turning the sheriff's Office upside down, and there not being enough room for Opie and the boys. Will they stop by for another visit, or will Andy, Aunt Bee, and Opie have had enough? We always laugh every time we see this episode, and we always wonder who Uncle Ollie was based off of.
What Andy Griffith is all about
scottschada@yahoo.com19 January 2021
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This show is so good on different levels. Bea's sister Nora, her boorish husband Ollie, and their two boys come to visit. Of course the boys have a good time; its Andy to has to bear incredible stress. Nora and Ollie are having the time of their lives, while Uncle Ollie (and matchmaker Nora) are driving Andy crazy. He is being as patient as patient can be, while still maintaining his position of a strong father and sheriff. Andy's resolution of the problem is a riot. It's just so real to me, while still having so much humor. This episode is wonderful.
Do they have a guest room or not?
deblc-913349 September 2021
I find interesting that in this episode, they put three good sized boys in one bed, the adults have to double up, and when the hurried business man stays Opie has to sleep on the ironing board. In other episodes though, when other guests stay, Gomer, the old man who loses his home, the pretty cousin, and the old girlfriend, there seems to be nice guest rooms for them.
Ollie & Nora 2 wonderful pains in the neck
vitoscotti26 May 2022
Always a favorite TAGS episode. Great performances by James Westerfield (Uncle Ollie), and Maudie Prickett (Aunt Nora). Both are so bold, unaware and insensitive to the Taylor's feelings.
I always for some reason liked the series one time mention of the "Mayberry Bears", and both families bragging about their towns public works being black topped. Always a treat to hear Howard Morris as the radio voice of the local station.
The perfect casting of Ollie & Nora made this episode click. The ending of Andy scaring Ollie off was one of TAGS best. A witty epilogue revealed how people talk in reality, as opposed to in person as not to hurt people's feelings.
I always for some reason liked the series one time mention of the "Mayberry Bears", and both families bragging about their towns public works being black topped. Always a treat to hear Howard Morris as the radio voice of the local station.
The perfect casting of Ollie & Nora made this episode click. The ending of Andy scaring Ollie off was one of TAGS best. A witty epilogue revealed how people talk in reality, as opposed to in person as not to hurt people's feelings.
Not Great
zombiemockingbird14 August 2023
Andy's relatives are worse than the Darlings, and they're almost unbearable. I just don't find obnoxious, pushy people very funny. I know it's difficult to tell relatives they're annoying, but I think Andy could have come up with some excuse as to why they couldn't stay longer.
In the past, Andy has had visitors stay in their guest room (Otis, Malcolm off the top of my head), so what happened to it?
These people are Aunt Bea's sister and husband yet the Uncle played baseball with Andy as a kid? And they have kids Opie's age? The ages just don't seem to add up here. This episode is more annoying than entertaining.
In the past, Andy has had visitors stay in their guest room (Otis, Malcolm off the top of my head), so what happened to it?
These people are Aunt Bea's sister and husband yet the Uncle played baseball with Andy as a kid? And they have kids Opie's age? The ages just don't seem to add up here. This episode is more annoying than entertaining.
Pretty good episode, but...
Cinnamental8 April 2021
Every single time I watch this episode, I can't get past the idea that Andy's 50 something year old aunt and uncle are visiting with their kids, who are Opie's age or younger. I'm not sure which writer thought this was a funny idea. It's just absurd. Another thing. Where is Barney?
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