Andy Griffith's first major character was Will Stockdale in "No Time For
Sergeants". With this role, Andy proved to be a real Multiversal character.
Based on the book by Mac Hyman, it was first adapted into a TV special episode
in 1955. Then the script was filled out for a Broadway production with Mr.
Griffith once again assaying the role. And then it became a feature film - and
who else could have done the part of Stockdale than You Know Who?
Here's Mr. Griffith discussing "No Time For Sergeants":
Now even though this next clip belongs in the Cineverse, I'm including it
because it marks the first time Andy Griffith ever worked with Don Knotts:
Finally, I played this on July Fourth when we showcased Will Stockdale as
the "ASOTV" character for the day. But I have a good reason for including it
again......
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