This episode does a lot to help the series get more acquainted with the town of Mayberry. Instead of the focus being on individual characters, this is one which features the town itself as the character. When the story begins, you learn that some big-shot from Hollywood is coming to town to possibly shoot a film there. As a result, all the locals lose their collective minds--and busy themselves with extravagant plans about changing everything for the better to impress Hollywood. Unfortunately, all this 'positive' changes help to create exactly the sort of setting the film maker is NOT interested in---he already loved the town and its simple people and simple charms. And, like you'll see throughout the series, Andy is the only one with his feet firmly grounded despite all the hubbub.
People looking for a laugh out loud episode should probably skip this one. However, I am NOT saying it's a bad one--far from it. Instead of laughs, the emphasis here is in establishing the town's character and furthering the story--something at which "The Andy Griffith Show" excelled. Interesting and clever, though not a particularly funny show--but they don't all have to be.
People looking for a laugh out loud episode should probably skip this one. However, I am NOT saying it's a bad one--far from it. Instead of laughs, the emphasis here is in establishing the town's character and furthering the story--something at which "The Andy Griffith Show" excelled. Interesting and clever, though not a particularly funny show--but they don't all have to be.
