S12.E17

Mad Dog

Name: Mad Dog
Genre: Western
Released: 1967-01-14
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 7.8
Cast: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake

Episode aired Jan 14, 1967
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

189

YOUR RATING

Western

On the way to help his cousin, Festus is mistaken for a hired gunman. The slow-witted Watson Boys will try to make a name for themselves in this humorous offering.On the way to help his cousin, Festus is mistaken for a hired gunman. The slow-witted Watson Boys will try to make a name for themselves in this humorous offering.On the way to help his cousin, Festus is mistaken for a hired gunman. The slow-witted Watson Boys will try to make a name for themselves in this humorous offering.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

189

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
Four of the actors played on the Andy Griffith Show. Three of them played together in one episode, Mountain Wedding. Denver Pyle as Brisco Darling, Hoke Howell as Doug Wash and Dub Taylor as the preacher.

Quotes
Festus: When it comes to dying, I reckon everybody feels about the same way.
Dr. Henry S. Rand: What would that be?
Festus: They'd just rather do it tomorrow.

Crazy credits
In the TV Land syndicated broadcast of this episode, the end credits list Dub Taylor twice. The first credit is for "Bartender," and the second credit is for "Cook." (As broadcast on May 6, 2020.)

Soundtracks
Toady was in the Pantry
(uncredited)
Performed by Ken Curtis

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Featured review

10/10

For an excellent review, see wdavidreynolds (a previous commenter here)

As mentioned in the title, there's already a wonderful review available by wdavidreynolds. Actually, if you're reading my review then surely you've seen his too. Good, then you'll get what i'm saying. Just here for a mostly random comment. I realize that this is one of those silly episodes some ppl don't like. I like both types (silly & serious) pretty much equally. Certainly in this time of Covid-19 (plus whatever MORE angst you may be going through - mine is cancer) - silly shows like this one certainly have their place. Being a HUUUGE Festus fan sure helped my rating but i'm also a HUUUUGE Denver Pyle fan, so that put it over the top!

Also enjoyed Dillon's confusion & frustration at the end as Festus is telling the story in his usual confounding way! I'd forgotten that far as Matt knew, Festus had gone off to rescue his cousin Maude Haggan! The marshal's baffled looks were priceless! DEFINITELY one of my "go to" episodes when i need desperately to be cheered up! Lol Festus never fails! Kinda just wanted to share in case someone else reading this is having a tough time too. I may not know what's wrong but promise you that i understand! ... watch some Gunsmoke. Really. It'll help!