Jackson Television Programs has sent a letter to Mayberry wanting to put the small town on their debate program to see which is more preferable- big city or small town life. They ask the city council to appoint two articulate citizens as panel members, all expenses paid to New York. At the council meeting, they vote to appoint Emmett. Despite reservations from Clara of his passiveness, Howard is voted as the second representative. Emmett and Howard arrive in New York's hustle and bustle exhibiting their down-home personalities that is ignored and rebuffed by New Yorkers. On the phone, Sam reminds them to prepare for the debate, as they're representing every small town in America. The panel show begins with moderator Mr. Jackson (Oliver McGowan) introducing the suave big city representatives- noted writer Harding Capehart (Byron Webster) and socialite Pamela Mason (herself). The Manhattan lifestyle has rubbed off on Howard, however, who has adopted the Haight hippie attire on the show. He concedes the points of the city representatives to the disgust of Emmett and those watching back in Mayberry. On his return, Howard admits he got carried away on his first trip to New York, but faces a cold reception from everyone except Sam. A newspaper item may shed a different light on the matter, however.
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vitoscotti9 October 2023
Very little Sam (Ken Berry) and no Mike Jones (Buddy Foster). Makes for a better chance at comedy using the show's other funnier characters. Emmett Clark (Paul Hartman) and Howard Sprague (Jack Dodson) gave their usual solid performances fighting through an imaginative but sappy filled with holes script. As usual Mayberry townspeople get emotionallly wrapped up in something not that important but only in their world.
Good move and change of pace to move the story out of Mayberry. Nothing really hysterically funny but quite an improvement from the previous stinker "The Copy Machine". The show still has many gifted costars if used correctly to take advantage of their talents.
We again get "Where's Andy?" Here with variant "What about Andy?" going to NYC. Funny excuse Andy is AWOL and will be painting his house on a week of vacation.
Good move and change of pace to move the story out of Mayberry. Nothing really hysterically funny but quite an improvement from the previous stinker "The Copy Machine". The show still has many gifted costars if used correctly to take advantage of their talents.
We again get "Where's Andy?" Here with variant "What about Andy?" going to NYC. Funny excuse Andy is AWOL and will be painting his house on a week of vacation.
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