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@@BeboBevo I have never subscribed, never will. rarely will I watch their BS vids. FV is a total sham, their stories are never based is fact, especially with the titles they display.
After hearing and seeing the clip that you played of Hal Smith doing the voices of Winnie the Pooh and Owl, I definitely would love to see more of his voice parts and also some from other artists. I'm sure others would like that, too, especially after reading the comments from seeing Hal/Otis!!💗
I absolutely loved Mr. Hal Smith as Otis, I've never seen a better portrayal of a drunk from someone who rarely drank. Such a talented man. May he R.I.P.🙏
My favorite was when Otis got mad so he went to a different town to get drunk and thrown in jail. Barney started missing him real bad so he went and offered Otis everything that he could think of to get him to come back to Mayberry and get drunk again. Barney promised him so much stuff that all of the other drunks came with Otis to Mayberry and the jail could not hold them all.
@@ibmgrunt Season 5, Episode 18. 'The Rehabilitation of Otis'. Although I do not remember the other drunks coming back to Mayberry with Otis, but I've only seen it on TV Land which cuts out a LOT from the episodes to make room for more commercials so it could have happened. They usually cut 2-3 minutes off the ending.
@@mikeslater6246 Christians go through much worse. And he did play Otis reformed in the Return to Mayberry Movie. First I can separate fiction. Personally I don't consider him less Christian for playing Otis Campbell the town drunk. He wasn't the town hero and often his drinking didn't pay off. Go watch the episodes and judge for yourself. It was the time of the 1960s when drinking was thought of differently by the time the 1980s came around people became more aware the problem of alcohol and even people in Hollywood tried to sober up. How many have gone into the Betty Ford Center? If this bothers you then it will have to bother you.
They were hilarious together. Both Don Knotts and Hal Smith could do physical comedy, With the exception of Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle) and Howard Morris, (Ernest T. Bass), they were the only two characters who could do physical comedy. And the way Don and Hal played off of each other was nothing short of amazing.
Hal Smith also played the voice of John Avery Whittaker, the main character in "Adventures in Odyssey" a Christian based drama and comedy radio series for Focus on the Family in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Excellent radio program! What a wonderful career he had.
Hal was a wonderful actor and I miss him. Besides Otis Campbell, I think one of his best characters was John Avery Whitaker, the elderly owner / operator of Whit's End in the Adventures in Odyssey series. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the show's writers / producers many years ago, Paul McCusker. Paul said of Hal that when things got really tense on the set due to deadlines and tensions of actors running high, Hal often walked into the room and broke out in his Otis the drunk routine and had everybody laughing their heads off in a matter of minutes. "He was that kind of guy - one of a kind. There will never be another Hal Smith," said Paul. I agree. Hal Smith is very much missed.
He was hilarious on the Andy Griffith show especially when Barney was trying to get Otis to tell him where the Hollister still was and gave Barney the directions to his own house
@@eloiseockert9319 I agree it definitely was one of his better episodes I always enjoy watching his eyes get big when he gets angry that's so hilarious
A great actor. Hal as Otis is one of my favorite characters on the show. I do remember hearing someplace that Hal rarely drank RIP Hal you're missed bye your fans.
While I really like watching Hal Smith as Otis in Andy Griffth and seeing him pop up in roles of other acting over the years, for me his greatest legacy was the voice of John Avery Whitiker in the Adventure in Odessey programs. He seemed to me to be such a natural fit for the part and I could feel his love come through the character.
Hal Smith was also the original voice of Owl in the Winnie the Pooh cartoons. He is also seen on The Brady Bunch, and appeared on spots for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Hal did voice work for a radio show called Adventures in Odyssey from the late 80s until his death in the 90s. I’ve always heard good things about him. Always like him . Thanks for all the good info on Hal.
I knew Hal Smith rarely drank alcohol, but I didn't know about all his other accomplishments. My wife and I love watching The Andy Griffith Show. Otis was one of my favorite characters on the show.
He was on The Brady Bunch (Santa in the Christmas show and later the host of a kid's show). He also voiced Owl in Winnie the Pooh. Hal Smith also appeared in spots for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
My favorite roll of his was John Avery Whittaker on Focus on the Family's “Adventures in Odyssey.” It was meant for children but as an adult, I loved it too. He did this roll from 1987 till his passing in 1994.
Hal played Otis so well on the Andy Griffith Show. Was very surprised to hear that he never drank and yet he played the part of "the town drunk" well! He was one of the people I remember so well from the show. Thanks for the information on him. 👍
@@josephvitielo1693 our son was gifted Adventures in Odyssey by Focus on the Family. We enjoyed those too. We put Andy Griffith on each afternoon for the 6 & 9 year Olds we babysit.
We listened to Hal Smith during all the episodes of Adventures in Odyssey, which was produced by Focus on the Family. Amazing radio dramas for kids and adults.
He played otitis so convincingly that nobody believed that he wasn't a drinker. He was a great legend. In the 33 episodes he was in, he was thr very center. One of my favorite episodes was "hot rod Ottis". The boys try to convince him to not keep his car yet the funniest part of thr story was that he had his mind made up to quit driving long before andy and barney gave him that dream that he was dead
In the pilot of “The Andy Griffith Show”, the town drunk was played by Frank Cady. He went on to play Sam Drucker on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres.
Frank Cady also appeared in a later episode where Otis got mad at Andy and Barney and decided to do his drinking in Mt. Pilot. Andy and Barney went to visit Otis in the Mt. Pilot jail, and Frank Cady, also a drunk was Otis’ “roommate “.
@@johnmaki3046 It’s on TH-cam, it’s actually an episode of The Danny Thomas Show. Danny gets stopped for speeding through Mayberry. Francis Bavier (Aunt Bea) plays a different character in this show. Besides Sheriff, Andy is the newspaper editor and Justice Of The Peace.
I couldn't stand Frank Cady! His mush-mouth speaking voice drove me over the edge. Felt the same way about Sterling Holloway. And WHY, pray tell, did so many "Mayberryians" have a distinct Noo Yawk accent? Hmmm?
Yes and there a really touching moment in one episode when he thought that everyone had forgotten his birthday. However I believe that wasn't the case and he was really touched by this and almost weeping said "Someone remembered my birthday!"
I loved Otis! He was such a great character on the show 👏 💯 Also wanted to tell you I love all your videos! So informative and very well said! Keep up the great work Tim! 👍
i'm the biographer and friend of hal j. smith. some facts on the internet are wrong and in this film.....i live in massena new york, knew hal.....and in 2016 i oganized hal's 100th birthday party with a crowd showing up for his life. thank you. but there is alot more to hal's life....
This was an awesome show, I love all those characters. The show was nice and clean. Each character was great in his or her on special way. You was definitely entertain. Otis the town drunk was the greatest, I love him in his character.
Wait a minute!! How can you forget that Hal Smith did most of the voices for “Davey and Goliath”? The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America sponsored the stop-action puppet series about a boy named Davey and his dog Goliath that taught kids lessons with a Christian theme. I grew up with it and I got my husband a DVD set of the shows. He loves them!
Wow! Goliath was the town drunk! Maybe he went drinking with Gumby. I remember watching D&G when I was little because if we spend Saturday night at my grandparents it would be on around 6:45 am Sunday morning and my grandma (a Lutheran Sunday school teacher) would have me and my sisters watch it while she was making breakfast before we went to church.
"The Andy Griffith Show" has 249 episodes, not over 400. As for why "The Andy Griffith Show" parted ways with Otis, there are two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from the comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee.
@daniel, actually those aren't the reasons at all. For quite some time Andy and "Otis" have had numerous disagreements both on and off set; if you have seen any of the many off air movies with the cast and crew, you will not see Andy even speaking to Otis. Andy was a very hard fellow actor to get along with,unless you were Don Knotts; numerous disagreements between Helen Crump, Aunt Bee.., often ending with production of the show stopping, and on one occasion, Howard and Andy were close to fisticuffs.
Aint Bee was a colossal pain in the derriere. The show lost its humor, its heart, when they jettisoned the original cast. Helen Crump, the angry, bitter, jealous grouch...Howard Sprague, the dullard, and "Goober" were just as unpalatable as poor "Warren."
Thank you for explaining what the video did not. It's frustrating when a vid has a title like "Why TAGS parted ways with Otis Campbell" and then never actually say why that happened. But thanks to you, I know!
I loved Otis, cause he could make you laugh no mater how much you could be hurting! His talent was such a gift to all of us that needed a good laugh and to feel happy. R.i.p. Hal Smith, forever remembered and forever loved. And thank you.
Watching this video and Otis on Andy Griffith on MeTv right now. Otis was one of the best acting drunk actors especially for someone who practically doesn’t really drink. RIP Hal. You will live on forever on television reruns filling us with loads of laughter 😂 ❤️
Two of my favorite episodes of Otis is when he made his brother believe he was a Mayberry deputy to impress him. Andy and Barny were both in on it. Other one was when the 2 jail cells were occupied so Andy took Otis to stay at the house with Aunt Bea watching him. Otis called Her the 'warden', and when Otis left, he said he never wants to stay at the 'Rock' again. It was hilarious! 🤣
Hal's best work was as Mr. Whittaker, proprietor of "Whit's End", on the long running radio show, "Adventures in Odyssey". I listened to him for years. He was wonderful.
When I married into a family whose father had died, I was introduced to John Avery Whitacre and recognized "Otis" immediately. Hal's commitment to his purpose through these characters, especially Whit, helped me develop deep relationships with my kids as we listened to and discussed Odyssey nightly. Thanks, Hal
People still love this show some 60 years later and will love it when it turns 100.I seriously doubt any sitcom post 1960s will ever have that sort of longevity.
He was great as a drunk. BTW the medals he received were the same my dad received, as all soldiers did in WWII. they were the greatest generation for sure. RIP sir, thank you for your service.
What an incredibly ignorant comment. NOT "All soldiers" from WWII receive the medals that were mentioned. Not all soldiers received the Philippine Liberation Medal.
Something you didn’t mention was Hal Smith was the main character on Whit’s End. (It was late when I was writing this so I forgot the actual name of the program was “Adventures in Odyssey”. The name of his establishment was Whit’s End. I need to stop watching TH-cam videos at night) It was a radio and animated series produced by Focus on the Family. His name on the show was John Avery Whitaker. It was a Christian children’s program based upon life examples of how to live life based upon biblical principles with faith in Jesus Christ. It was geared toward children but even adults enjoyed listening and watching at times.
Thank you Kevin. I had know clue that Hal was Whit. I think fv almost mentioned it when he said, "in the late '80s and '90s, Hal also reentered the world of radio drama." I was in my 40s, but loved listening to Adventures in Odyssey!
This is what one comment said: As for why "The Andy Griffith Show" parted ways with Otis, there are two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from the comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee
Tim Hawks reply to me was: "The Andy Griffith Show parted ways with Otis, because of two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee." This makes sense to me, although I loved Otis. Roger Camp
@@timhawks6101 There was at least one post Barney episode with Otis where Warren introduced him to whatever that art is where you use tiles to form scenery. His was of a cow standing in a field.
I have always loved every character on this sitcom, but Otis is probably my favorite. along with Ernest T., Barney, all of the characters. I still watch reruns even though I have seen them over and over again. Part of my growing up years so to speak. thanks.
Once Don Knotts left the show, they pretty much had to say goodbye to Otis. The two of them could do physical comedy and played amazingly well off of each other. But without Barney, Otis had no one to play off of.
I would actually laugh out loud watching him! One time he told Andy he felt like he lived in the Twilight Zone 😳 hilarious 😂 That’s how I feel the way life is now! Like I live in the Twilight Zone 😳
At the 4:28 mark, I remember him playing the Pancake Man for the International House of Pancakes, IHOP in the early to mid-60s in Los Angeles in the morning before going to school. He would come in with his Magic Spatula singing "The Pancake Man the Pancake Man"... I can't remember the rest. They would play old silent Our Gang shorts with kids dubbing in the narration. Does anyone else remember this show?
I sure DO remember The Pancake Man! It seems to me that the end of the song went something like: " That's the program, got to go, see you on tomorrow's show, at the International House of Pancakes"...Sorry, that's as close as I can get after nearly 60 years...
I have two favorite Ottis episodes: "Hot Rod Otis" and the one where he gets an a citizen award for being a dependent of a hero. He gave a very touching speech and even refused some champagne afterwards but Andy encouraged him since his relative (Nate) would have wanted it that way.
Joel Smith 0 seconds ago Really Like Fact Verse, Great videos. Was disappointed the narrator didn't acknowledge his row AS the first voice of John Avery Whittaker on the Focus On The Family's Christian kids radio program Adventures In Odyssey, which HE, Himself felt was one of his Greatest role of his life.
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But... you never told us why they cut ✂️ ties with him. Teaset, huh?
@@marlenepearson9657 Not a tease. More of a shameless lie, to lure viewers clicks, with patently false advertising. If you like being lied to, & being played like a proverbial saxophone, this is the TH-cam channel for you.
@@BeboBevo I have never subscribed, never will. rarely will I watch their BS vids. FV is a total sham, their stories are never based is fact, especially with the titles they display.
After hearing and seeing the clip that you played of Hal Smith doing the voices of Winnie the Pooh and Owl, I definitely would love to see more of his voice parts and also some from other artists. I'm sure others would like that, too, especially after reading the comments from seeing Hal/Otis!!💗
Otis the Drunk was amazing character on The Andy Griffith Show. He was so funny, entertaining and a true show stealer.
Amazing he didn't drink in real life
What I loved about the 86 film was Otis had dried out. He didn't drink anymore. Good for Otis!
As others have pointed out, in happy Mayberry Otis was the only regular character who was married. Was it just coincidence that he drank?
@@gbeachy2010 lol
@@vanmoody He was so funny as the town drunk though.
I absolutely loved Mr. Hal Smith as Otis, I've never seen a better portrayal of a drunk from someone who rarely drank. Such a talented man. May he R.I.P.🙏
The funniest scenes are Barney and Otis where Barney's attempts to "reform" Otis ended up in hilarious situations.
That was one of the best episodes of the series, I still laugh when I think about it.
I liked it when Barney wanted Otis to jump rope. Then Barney got tired before Otis did and Otis had to keep him from passing out and falling down. lol
my favorite show of all time
Barney taught Otis to drive.
Yes it was😊
My favorite was when Otis got mad so he went to a different town to get drunk and thrown in jail. Barney started missing him real bad so he went and offered Otis everything that he could think of to get him to come back to Mayberry and get drunk again. Barney promised him so much stuff that all of the other drunks came with Otis to Mayberry and the jail could not hold them all.
Wowza 😇I somehow haven't seen that episode..
I don't remember that episode. I'll have to try and watch it.
The loaded goat was great too. 😄
@@Xassaw The loaded goat was one of my favorite Andy Griffith Show episodes.
@@ibmgrunt Season 5, Episode 18. 'The Rehabilitation of Otis'. Although I do not remember the other drunks coming back to Mayberry with Otis, but I've only seen it on TV Land which cuts out a LOT from the episodes to make room for more commercials so it could have happened. They usually cut 2-3 minutes off the ending.
In "Return To Mayberry", Otis had given up drinking and drove an ice cream truck
@@mikeslater6246 He "never" drank in real life because of his Christian beliefs. He was a teetotaler.
@@mikeslater6246 It's a silly part in a show. He was funny. In fact I can't imagine the show without him.
@@mikeslater6246 No I'm calling the show silly and his part was a "fictional" character that was funny.
@@mikeslater6246 Christians go through much worse. And he did play Otis reformed in the Return to Mayberry Movie.
First I can separate fiction. Personally I don't consider him less Christian for playing Otis Campbell the town drunk. He wasn't the town hero and often his drinking didn't pay off. Go watch the episodes and judge for yourself.
It was the time of the 1960s when drinking was thought of differently by the time the 1980s came around people became more aware the problem of alcohol and even people in Hollywood tried to sober up. How many have gone into the Betty Ford Center?
If this bothers you then it will have to bother you.
He was sheriff
I really liked it when Otis and Barney would get into the "oh yeah? yeah!" exchange. Classic!
They were hilarious together. Both Don Knotts and Hal Smith could do physical comedy, With the exception of Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle) and Howard Morris, (Ernest T. Bass), they were the only two characters who could do physical comedy. And the way Don and Hal played off of each other was nothing short of amazing.
Oh yeah ??
I live near Massena NY and remember they had Otis Camlbell day! What a sweetheart he was. God Bless him
That's what the world needs now, Otis Campbell day.
My favorite episode was when Otis spiked the spring water, and both Barney and the mayor got drunk.
Best quote from him in that one "I think it's the fallout. It's effecting the milk."
I still use that line now and then..lol
Skoal!
I like the 2 hot babies Barney got for him and Andy. YEAH DOLL!.just loved all of them
@@Sheracross The fun girls, Skippy and Daphne....Hello Doll,,,, LOL
🤣🤣👍🇺🇸
The Barney giving a driving test to Otis is a iconic classic….” Beep Beep ,out of the road Sunday driver” Otis was great.
I still catch at least 2 episodes of the Andy Griffith show a day. Can't get enough and the Otis episodes were some of the best
Hal Smith also played the voice of John Avery Whittaker, the main character in "Adventures in Odyssey" a Christian based drama and comedy radio series for Focus on the Family in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Excellent radio program!
What a wonderful career he had.
Don't forget the voces of Goliath in Davey and Goliath
I noticed how "Facts Verse" glossed over that.
Also played Jiminy Cricket in Pinochio
@@johnstanko4321 Cliff Edward's played that part
He played a department store Santa in an episode of "The Brady Bunch".
Hal Smith was a GREAT opening character in "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken", one of the BEST FUN movies EVER!
"AND THAT'S THE WAY YOU DO THE DIPSY DOODLE"
@@terencetempleton3685 ah the "haunted house" episode, that was my all time favorite 🙂
He was great in that. Ellen Corby was in that, too.
I love this show. It's on right now as I write this. I've seen it a 100 times but I still enjoy it!
Hal was a wonderful actor and I miss him. Besides Otis Campbell, I think one of his best characters was John Avery Whitaker, the elderly owner / operator of Whit's End in the Adventures in Odyssey series. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the show's writers / producers many years ago, Paul McCusker. Paul said of Hal that when things got really tense on the set due to deadlines and tensions of actors running high, Hal often walked into the room and broke out in his Otis the drunk routine and had everybody laughing their heads off in a matter of minutes. "He was that kind of guy - one of a kind. There will never be another Hal Smith," said Paul. I agree. Hal Smith is very much missed.
Joy, when they did the reunion movie - it would have been great - if he would have been the minister!
Otis was hilarious. His impersonation as a drunk was the best I've ever seen. RIP OTIS
Hal Smith and Dick Wilson...Hollywood's "BEST DRUNKS"!
One of the great characters of Andy griffin show
@@lloydkline1518 Yep
Did you know hal did the voice
Of goliath innthb cartoon. Davey and goliath...??
He was hilarious on the Andy Griffith show especially when Barney was trying to get Otis to tell him where the Hollister still was and gave Barney the directions to his own house
"The Barney Fife Subconscious Prober Primer"!
Il loved that
@@jazzcat412 I agree they don't make good shows like that anymore I remember watching Don Knotts on three's company he was a classic comedian
Not only that Barney didn't realize it was his place for a good hot minute. It was a funny scene.
@@eloiseockert9319 I agree it definitely was one of his better episodes I always enjoy watching his eyes get big when he gets angry that's so hilarious
Remembering that Otis was one of the few married characters in Mayberry. Always liked the episode with the dynamite goat.
Lol! And it was married too. But you would’ve never known by the way he acted. Offspring.
Your right, I never thought about that before.
He asked the goat was he his Uncle Nat. I thought that was hilarious 😆😆😆😆.
The Loaded Goat episode that's a funny episode.
Everyone is single in Mayberry everyone is happy Otis is married and abuses alcohol
Hal was WONDERFUL as Otis Campbell!! God bless him.
A great actor.
Hal as Otis is one of my favorite characters on the show.
I do remember hearing someplace that Hal rarely drank
RIP Hal you're missed bye your fans.
Thats correct he hardly ever drank in real life .
While I really like watching Hal Smith as Otis in Andy Griffth and seeing him pop up in roles of other acting over the years, for me his greatest legacy was the voice of John Avery Whitiker in the Adventure in Odessey programs. He seemed to me to be such a natural fit for the part and I could feel his love come through the character.
I'm a huge fan and can't wait to meet him in heaven one day!
Hal Smith was also the original voice of Owl in the Winnie the Pooh cartoons. He is also seen on The Brady Bunch, and appeared on spots for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Yes, and for the author of this video not to include this shows a lack of sufficient research
He did a lot of voice work many characters for Hanna Barbera cartoons and TV commercials too...
Was so sad when the star of Adventures in Odyssey had died. Fortunately they replaced him with an actor who sounded just like him.
Otis was so good at playing the "sop role" wow, Otis was incredible, Rest well, Hal, job well done, awwww.
I have never seen that one, but I am laughing just thinking about it!
Hal did voice work for a radio show called Adventures in Odyssey from the late 80s until his death in the 90s. I’ve always heard good things about him. Always like him . Thanks for all the good info on Hal.
Also Davey Hansons father in Davey and Goliath.
4:40 While he appeared in that episode of the Odd Couple as Sherman the clown, that is Jack Klugman dressed as Sherman after Sherman left.
Otis as Aunt Bea's prisoner!! Great work by Hal in that episode!!
One of my absolute favorites!!! I have a little of Aunt Bee in me.
Get to work!!
Aunt Bea, Bloody Mary!!
I liked when Otis taunted Barney "Barney's in jail",and also singing I'm sorry I broke your heart mother.
I still absolutely enjoy watching reruns of the Andy Griffith show Otis and Barney were and still are my favorites
We're happy to know that you love the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?
I knew Hal Smith rarely drank alcohol, but I didn't know about all his other accomplishments. My wife and I love watching The Andy Griffith Show. Otis was one of my favorite characters on the show.
He was on The Brady Bunch (Santa in the Christmas show and later the host of a kid's show). He also voiced Owl in Winnie the Pooh. Hal Smith also appeared in spots for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
My favorite roll of his was John Avery Whittaker on Focus on the Family's “Adventures in Odyssey.” It was meant for children but as an adult, I loved it too. He did this roll from 1987 till his passing in 1994.
Hal played Otis so well on the Andy Griffith Show. Was very surprised to hear that he never drank and yet he played the part of "the town drunk" well! He was one of the people I remember so well from the show. Thanks for the information on him. 👍
GOLIATHS voces in Davie and Goliath claymation cartoon
@@josephvitielo1693 I loved that show. It came on Sunday mornings before we left for church!
Yes thank you moralistic show that you don't see anymore
@@josephvitielo1693 our son was gifted Adventures in Odyssey by Focus on the Family. We enjoyed those too. We put Andy Griffith on each afternoon for the 6 & 9 year Olds we babysit.
I will always appreciate his role in: "Adventures in Odyssey". Thanks for a wonderful life.
His best episode was when he was determined to be related to an honorable figure in Mayberry. His acceptance speech brought tears.
It always moves me.
The best one. Loved it when barney thought it was him and it turned out to be Otis. Was so touching the acceptance speech.
It sure did.
Otitis spiking the spring water jug remains one of my favorite episodes.
I always loved his voice work in cartoons. They made my childhood back in the 60s and 70s.
Thanks for watching!
The delight & belly-laughs that accompanied this comedy era is indeed no more. The age of innocence.
He was also a voice over on the Flintstones, little trivia add it in there for an extra touch. I loved his voice! Great actor
The Flintstones voiceover was mentioned in the video.
Howard Morris(Ernest T Bass) also voiced a few episodes as well. His voice is so easily
recognized.
We listened to Hal Smith during all the episodes of Adventures in Odyssey, which was produced by Focus on the Family. Amazing radio dramas for kids and adults.
He played otitis so convincingly that nobody believed that he wasn't a drinker. He was a great legend. In the 33 episodes he was in, he was thr very center. One of my favorite episodes was "hot rod Ottis". The boys try to convince him to not keep his car yet the funniest part of thr story was that he had his mind made up to quit driving long before andy and barney gave him that dream that he was dead
'Otis '.
My hometown was so small we didn't have a town drunk; so we all just took turns...
In the pilot of “The Andy Griffith Show”, the town drunk was played by Frank Cady. He went on to play Sam Drucker on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres.
Frank Cady also appeared in a later episode where Otis got mad at Andy and Barney and decided to do his drinking in Mt. Pilot. Andy and Barney went to visit Otis in the Mt. Pilot jail, and Frank Cady, also a drunk was Otis’ “roommate “.
I wish I would have seen Frank Cady as a "town drunk"!
@@johnmaki3046 It’s on TH-cam, it’s actually an episode of The Danny Thomas Show. Danny gets stopped for speeding through Mayberry. Francis Bavier (Aunt Bea) plays a different character in this show. Besides Sheriff, Andy is the newspaper editor and Justice Of The Peace.
@@STI2000 Thank you! Will watch this!
I couldn't stand Frank Cady! His mush-mouth speaking voice drove me over the edge. Felt the same way about Sterling Holloway. And WHY, pray tell, did so many "Mayberryians" have a distinct Noo Yawk accent? Hmmm?
Otis the drunk was a funny & very likeable person. I loved watching him!
Yes and there a really touching moment in one episode when he thought that everyone had forgotten his birthday. However I believe that wasn't the case and he was really touched by this and almost weeping said "Someone remembered my birthday!"
My favorite was of Hal's voice of Whit on Odyssey 's Focus on the Family's radio.
Hal will forever be lovable Otis to me. He was my favorite character on the show.
I loved Otis! He was such a great character on the show 👏 💯 Also wanted to tell you I love all your videos! So informative and very well said! Keep up the great work Tim! 👍
i'm the biographer and friend of hal j. smith. some facts on the internet are wrong and in this film.....i live in massena new york, knew hal.....and in 2016 i oganized hal's 100th birthday party with a crowd showing up for his life. thank you. but there is alot more to hal's life....
This was an awesome show, I love all those characters. The show was nice and clean. Each character was great in his or her on special way. You was definitely entertain. Otis the town drunk was the greatest, I love him in his character.
Wait a minute!! How can you forget that Hal Smith did most of the voices for “Davey and Goliath”? The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America sponsored the stop-action puppet series about a boy named Davey and his dog Goliath that taught kids lessons with a Christian theme. I grew up with it and I got my husband a DVD set of the shows. He loves them!
its impossible to cover the entire career of hal smith in less than 7 minutes!
You can’t help but to hear his voice when he says, “What’s the matter Davy?”
Yes, Hal loved Christian fantasy as much as most people back then.
Wow! Goliath was the town drunk! Maybe he went drinking with Gumby. I remember watching D&G when I was little because if we spend Saturday night at my grandparents it would be on around 6:45 am Sunday morning and my grandma (a Lutheran Sunday school teacher) would have me and my sisters watch it while she was making breakfast before we went to church.
He was also the voice of Whit in Adventures in Odyssey.
"The Andy Griffith Show" has 249 episodes, not over 400. As for why "The Andy Griffith Show" parted ways with Otis, there are two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from the comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee.
@daniel, actually those aren't the reasons at all.
For quite some time Andy and "Otis" have had numerous disagreements both on and off set; if you have seen any of the many off air movies with the cast and crew, you will not see Andy even speaking to Otis.
Andy was a very hard fellow actor to get along with,unless you were Don Knotts; numerous disagreements between Helen Crump, Aunt Bee.., often ending with production of the show stopping, and on one occasion, Howard and Andy were close to fisticuffs.
@@allan9603 sounds interesting 🤔
Aint Bee was a colossal pain in the derriere. The show lost its humor, its heart, when they jettisoned the original cast. Helen Crump, the angry, bitter, jealous grouch...Howard Sprague, the dullard, and "Goober" were just as unpalatable as poor "Warren."
Thank you for explaining what the video did not. It's frustrating when a vid has a title like "Why TAGS parted ways with Otis Campbell" and then never actually say why that happened. But thanks to you, I know!
I loved Otis, cause he could make you laugh no mater how much you could be hurting! His talent was such a gift to all of us that needed a good laugh and to feel happy. R.i.p. Hal Smith, forever remembered and forever loved. And thank you.
My favorite otitis episode in Andy Griffith was the loaded goat
who is otitis?
@@keithsw2566it’s a disease
Watching this video and Otis on Andy Griffith on MeTv right now. Otis was one of the best acting drunk actors especially for someone who practically doesn’t really drink. RIP Hal. You will live on forever on television reruns filling us with loads of laughter 😂 ❤️
We couldn't agree more, drunk but still has great acting skills! Which episode are you watching?
Two of my favorite episodes of Otis is when he made his brother believe he was a Mayberry deputy to impress him. Andy and Barny were both in on it.
Other one was when the 2 jail cells were occupied so Andy took Otis to stay at the house with Aunt Bea watching him. Otis called Her the 'warden', and when Otis left, he said he never wants to stay at the 'Rock' again. It was hilarious! 🤣
They called aunt b bloody Mary.
I love those 2 episodes
I love how Aunt Bea thwarts all of Otis' escape attempts, even the escape in the laundry cliché.
The writers for that show were comedic guinesses, the actor's too, pure gold
Hal's best work was as Mr. Whittaker, proprietor of "Whit's End", on the long running radio show, "Adventures in Odyssey". I listened to him for years. He was wonderful.
I'll always love Hal Smith and his Otis character. I hope his son is still very proud of him.
I loved Otis on The Andy Griffith Show. The show was one of my favorite growing up and I still watch reruns Monday thru Friday when they are on now
In his later years Hal Smith he played John Whittaker in the radio series called Adventures in Odyssey from 1987 to 1994
When I married into a family whose father had died, I was introduced to John Avery Whitacre and recognized "Otis" immediately. Hal's commitment to his purpose through these characters, especially Whit, helped me develop deep relationships with my kids as we listened to and discussed Odyssey nightly. Thanks, Hal
Loved Otis and Ernest T. Bass, a couple of my favorites!
I still watch show regularly and love it. Barney, Otis and Ernest T. made the show for me. Andy balanced things out.
Noticed him first as a voice actor on the Flintstones describing a bowling match between Fred and another loudmouth while Barney was invisible 🤓😎✌🏻
People still love this show some 60 years later and will love it when it turns 100.I seriously doubt any sitcom post 1960s will ever have that sort of longevity.
I liked the episode where Aunt Bee was the "warden" LOL
He was great as a drunk. BTW the medals he received were the same my dad received, as all soldiers did in WWII. they were the greatest generation for sure. RIP sir, thank you for your service.
What an incredibly ignorant comment. NOT "All soldiers" from WWII receive the medals that were mentioned. Not all soldiers received the Philippine Liberation Medal.
@@markusallport1276 - But everyone who served in that theater - received those medals - AKA "Attendance medals" by many in the military
I watch The Andy Griffith show many times a week, mostly nights and I absolutely enjoyed learning about Hal Smith, aka Otis. Thank you for this.
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@@FactsVerse I think there’s gold in profiling all of the characters. Barney, Aunt Bee, Thelma Lou, The Darlings, Ernest T,
Something you didn’t mention was Hal Smith was the main character on Whit’s End. (It was late when I was writing this so I forgot the actual name of the program was “Adventures in Odyssey”. The name of his establishment was Whit’s End. I need to stop watching TH-cam videos at night) It was a radio and animated series produced by Focus on the Family. His name on the show was John Avery Whitaker. It was a Christian children’s program based upon life examples of how to live life based upon biblical principles with faith in Jesus Christ. It was geared toward children but even adults enjoyed listening and watching at times.
Thank you Kevin. I had know clue that Hal was Whit. I think fv almost mentioned it when he said, "in the late '80s and '90s, Hal also reentered the world of radio drama." I was in my 40s, but loved listening to Adventures in Odyssey!
I remember Hal as the Pancake Man on local TV in LA in the 50s. It was an early morning children’s show🤣
I missed why the Andy Griffith Show parted ways with Otis.
This is what one comment said: As for why "The Andy Griffith Show" parted ways with Otis, there are two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from the comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee
@@timhawks6101 Thank you so much for the reply about Otis. Roger Camp
I miss that part too" ❤ Otis on the Andy griffin show
Tim Hawks reply to me was: "The Andy Griffith Show parted ways with Otis, because of two reasons I'm aware of. First, sponsors became concerned over the innocent and unrealistic portrayal of drunkenness. Secondly, with the departure of Deputy Barney Fife and the unpopularity of Barney's replacement (Warren Ferguson), there just wasn't much left for Otis. The focus shifted from comical style of law enforcement to a focus on town life in general, with more emphasis on Aunt Bee." This makes sense to me, although I loved Otis. Roger Camp
@@timhawks6101 There was at least one post Barney episode with Otis where Warren introduced him to whatever that art is where you use tiles to form scenery. His was of a cow standing in a field.
You left out how he worked with Focus On The Family in the Adventures In Odyssey. He was the voice for the character Wite
And on the radio show Adventures in Odyssey Hal Smith played John Avery Whittaker.
he had to be 1 of the top 3 or 4 actors who could play an inebriated person so well, my favorite Andy Griffith's were with Otis in them
Hal, Dick "Mr. Whipple" Wilson and Foster Brooks were the BEST SOBER "DRUNKS" EVER!
I got to meet Otis in 1990, I even named my dog after 'Otis.'
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I have always loved every character on this sitcom, but Otis is probably my favorite. along with Ernest T., Barney, all of the characters. I still watch reruns even though I have seen them over and over again. Part of my growing up years so to speak. thanks.
I like Otis on Andy Griffith ! He was funny just like Barney Fife.. I like Otis in the episodes of Barney and the Governor,Loaded Goat,and others.
Great informative video bud! Well done!
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Once Don Knotts left the show, they pretty much had to say goodbye to Otis. The two of them could do physical comedy and played amazingly well off of each other. But without Barney, Otis had no one to play off of.
After Barn left the show went down hill....
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Thank you! That's more informative per the title than the actual video.
Thank you for saving me time
@@ruthsnyder3462 That's EXACTLY what l posted. The thumbnail question to this video didn't address the question.
He was so so good as Otis on Mayberry ! Watched him just this evening when Barney performed a psychological test on him. Classic !
Hal also did the voice on the radio show "Adventures in Odyssey" as Mr. Whittiker.
Always fun to watch him on Andy Griffith shows. My favorite one was the one where they learned that he was a decedent of a local hero.
You left our his voice actor role as Whit on Adventures in Odyssey.
You didn’t mention Adventures in Odyssey he was the voice of Mr Whitaker the owner of Whitt’s End. Loved listening to this on the radio.
I would actually laugh out loud watching him! One time he told Andy he felt like he lived in the Twilight Zone 😳 hilarious 😂
That’s how I feel the way life is now! Like I live in the Twilight Zone 😳
Andy Griffin show is the twilight zone. Of laffter.
Isn't that the truth huh?
'Stranger in Town' really feels like a Twilight Zone episode!
At the 4:28 mark, I remember him playing the Pancake Man for the International House of Pancakes, IHOP in the early to mid-60s in Los Angeles in the morning before going to school. He would come in with his Magic Spatula singing "The Pancake Man the Pancake Man"... I can't remember the rest. They would play old silent Our Gang shorts with kids dubbing in the narration. Does anyone else remember this show?
I sure DO remember The Pancake Man! It seems to me that the end of the song went something like: " That's the program, got to go, see you on tomorrow's show, at the International House of Pancakes"...Sorry, that's as close as I can get after nearly 60 years...
@@paulwatters9225 That's more than I could remember. I am sure one day I will find all the lyrics.
He actually never drank alcohol in real life... Good vid...
He was so funny in "The Great Race" as the Mayor of Baracho (SP)
I have two favorite Ottis episodes:
"Hot Rod Otis" and the one where he gets an a citizen award for being a dependent of a hero. He gave a very touching speech and even refused some champagne afterwards but Andy encouraged him since his relative (Nate) would have wanted it that way.
Thanks for telling us why the show parted ways with him. LOL.
I think he helped many of our servicemen who truly enjoyed him and needed him!!
Enjoyed him since we were children in so many movies. Recognized his face and talent in all. He is a star and still is unforgettable. Thanks to him.
He was the drunk in The GhostAnd Mr Chicken. But he was a judge on a episode of the Adda.s Family
I loved Otis. One of my favorite shows was when Otis had to stay at Andy’s house and aunt bea made him work he called her the rock lmas
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Really Like Fact Verse, Great videos. Was disappointed the narrator didn't acknowledge his row AS the first voice of John Avery Whittaker on the Focus On The Family's Christian kids radio program Adventures In Odyssey, which HE, Himself felt was one of his Greatest role of his life.
Just finished watching Otis buys a car. Great show.
There was no US Air Force when Smith was in the Service. The USAF was established in 1947. He was in the United States ARMY Air Force. So was my Dad.
us army air corp.
Yes it was the USAAF . My father was a B-17 Pilot/Aircraft Commander in the 15th Air Force,5th Bomb Wing,463rd Bombardment Group (Heavy),772nd Bombardment Squadron in 1944.
Who cares , it was just a snafu .
🤣🤣..The Andy Griffith Show reruns was the only thing I saw Hal on. So naturally I thought it was his BEST PERFORMANCE. FUNNY DUDE, OTIS....🍷
Never watch much of Andy Griffith show, but Otis stood out in my mind, that is why I chose to view this.
Why would he stand 🧍♂️out? Minor character
@@nathaniellathy6559 I have no Idea why he stood out. Otis and the Barber, in addition to the Leads are the only ones I can picture in my mind.
@@rancidpitts8243 Floyd and Otis.Ugh! Insipid characters can make an impression
Barney and Otis fed off each other as good as Barney and Andy did. Great show ICONS IN TV...
I didn’t know any of his past. I did always enjoy him as the town drunk. Seems like he was a very good man.
"enjoy him "...try ' enjoyed him '.
cant have town drunks anymore. moved on to pill hounds.
Strange, how every character on Andy Griffin seemed like and old friend on their first appearance and you never forgot them.
He has a beautiful voice xxx
I loved Hal Smith on Adventures In Odyssey. Mr Whittaker was everything when I was growing up.
It was nice of Andy to let Otis cool his heels in his jail.
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