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Sam Jones (Mayberry R.F.D.)

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Sam Jones
The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. character
Actor Ken Berry portrayed Sam Jones
First appearance
Last appearance
Portrayed byKen Berry
In-universe information
OccupationFarmer, Town councilman
Significant otherMillie Swanson
ChildrenMike

Sam Jones is a fictional character who debuted on the American television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968). Jones then went on to star in the spin-off show Mayberry R.F.D.. Jones is portrayed by American actor Ken Berry.

Overview

Sam lives in the fictional community of Mayberry, North Carolina. He is a farmer and lives outside of town. He does not appear in The Andy Griffith Show until the final four episodes of the final season when he is elected to the town council.[1]: 405  He appeared in all 78 episodes of Mayberry R. F. D.

Aunt Bee moves in with Sam and his young son Mike following Sheriff Andy Taylor's marriage to Helen Crump. Aunt Bee stays with Sam through the beginning of the Mayberry R.F.D. series, but eventually she moves away and is replaced by Cousin Alice (Alice Ghostley).

References

  1. ^ Beck, Ken; Clark, Jim (1985). The Andy Griffith Show Book - From Miracle Salve to Kerosene Cucumbers: the Complete Guide to One of Television's Best-loved Shows. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-03654-X. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  • The Andy Griffith Show: The Complete Series. Paramount, 2007.
  • Kelly, Richard. The Andy Griffith Show. Blair, 1984.