Warren Ferguson

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Warren Ferguson
Warren 01.jpg
Warren Ferguson in "The Bazaar", (1965).
First appearance "The Bazaar" (October 11, 1965)
Last appearance "Wyatt Earp Rides Again" (January 31, 1966)
Portrayed by Jack Burns
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Gender Male
Occupation Deputy Sheriff
Family Floyd Lawson, uncle

Warren Ferguson is a fictional character in the American television program The Andy Griffith Show (19601968). Warren Ferguson is portrayed by Jack Burns.

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[edit] Overview

Warren is Mayberry barber Floyd Lawson's nephew. Warren hails from Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated fourth in his police academy class but proves to be a bungler in Mayberry. Warren serves as deputy of Mayberry under Sheriff Andy Taylor, following the departure of the previous deputy Barney Fife, when actor Don Knotts left the series. Warren is just as impetuous in his role as deputy as his predecessor Barney and is just as bumbling. His most common trademark is his repeated questioning followed by a rapidfire succession of the phrase "Huh?" Warren is a bachelor and a somnabulist.

[edit] First appearance

Warren's first appearance occurs in "The Bazaar". He puts an end to Aunt Bee's bingo games at the Ladies' Bazaar.

[edit] Closure

After eleven appearances in the sixth season, Warren disappeared without any explanation to the viewers as to why. His character is not written out of the show, and there are occasional name checks for him, implying that he still held the job, but was simply not shown on camera. In the "Return to Mayberry" reunion movie, it is mentioned that he became Sheriff after Andy moved away, and held the post until his death.

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