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The Andy Griffith Show

The Farmer Takes a Wife (Season 2, Episode 13)
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Local farmer 'Big' Jeff Pruitt comes to town to pick a wife. Unfortunately for Barney, he chooses Thelma Lou.
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Director
Writers
Charles Stewart (written by) | Jack Elinson (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Sidney Hickox (as Sid Hickox)
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 1, 1962

Release date
Jan 1, 1962 (United States)

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11 cast members
Name Known for
Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor Andy Taylor   See fewer
Ron Howard
Opie Taylor (as Ronny Howard) Opie Taylor (as Ronny Howard)   See fewer
Don Knotts
Barney Fife Barney Fife   See fewer
Frances Bavier
Aunt Bee Taylor Aunt Bee Taylor   See fewer
Rachel Romen
Mary (as Adoree Evans) Mary (as Adoree Evans)   See fewer
Robert McQuain
Joe Waters (as Bob McQuain) Joe Waters (as Bob McQuain)   See fewer
Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou Thelma Lou   See fewer
Alan Hale Jr.
Jeff Pruitt (as Alan Hale) Jeff Pruitt (as Alan Hale)   See fewer
Carl Lee Griffith
Man Exiting 'Carroll's of Mayberry' (uncredited) Man Exiting 'Carroll's of Mayberry' (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Jacobs
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Colin Male
Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Announcer (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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