This is one of those wonderful episodes that teaches a great object lesson as opposed to looking for laughs. It begins with Opie finding a kid who has run away and he befriends him. Opie isn't sure what to do and knows that he's promised not to tell this secret to anyone--as he swore to this new friend that he'd not betray him. But he also knows that the boy has run away and the adults are actively looking for the boy. Eventually, Andy is able to get the boy to turn himself in using some wonderful old fashioned common sense. But then, he has to have a discussion with Opie about the need to break promises in certain situations. Opie is initially confused but in the end understands the error in his thinking and all is forgiven.
The first few seasons had some dandy shows featuring Andy and Opie. Few of them were hilarious (though they had their moments). Instead, most of them emphasized important timeless values and the show manages to convey them in a gentle and entertaining manner.
The first few seasons had some dandy shows featuring Andy and Opie. Few of them were hilarious (though they had their moments). Instead, most of them emphasized important timeless values and the show manages to convey them in a gentle and entertaining manner.
