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The Andy Griffith Show

Opie the Birdman (Season 4, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

After Opie accidentally kills a mother bird with his new slingshot, he takes on the job of raising her babies himself. He grows very attached to them, but then has to set them free when they get big.
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Director
Richard Crenna (as Dick Crenna)
Writer
Harvey Bullock (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Sidney Hickox (as Sid Hickox)
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 30, 1963

Release date
Sep 30, 1963 (United States)

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5 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
Colin Male
Announcer (voice) (uncredited) Announcer (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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