George Lindsey [Goober Pyle] 1928-2012 - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

60's TV Fan · 05-07-2012, 09:50 AM

RIP Goob... you were a classic character on (in my opinion) the greatest television program of all time. Very sad to see us losing people of this generation (both famous and non- famous) more and more every day. Thank you, Mr. Lindsey for all the memories and laughs.

AB · 05-07-2012, 04:03 PM

Rest in peace.

ponytail · 05-08-2012, 06:04 AM

Hey Goober!

Rest In Peace.

Yong Fang · 05-09-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AB

Rest in peace.

I think John C. Reilly looks like George Lindsey's son.

faraj · 05-10-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

How very sad. Goober was always a favorite of mine. The surviving cast of TAGS is getting smaller each year. R.I.P. George and yes you did make me laugh and quite often.

Yeah, getting smaller by the minute. Wonder who's going to be the next one to go. Pleasantly surprised that Andy is still with us. May he be well.

Zoneboy · 05-10-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by faraj

Yeah, getting smaller by the minute. Wonder who's going to be the next one to go. Pleasantly surprised that Andy is still with us. May he be well.

Not many are left, aside from Andy, the following are still with us:

Ron Howard
Jim Nabors
Elinor Donahue
Betty Lynn
Jack Burns
Richard Keith
Maggie Petersen
Rodney Dillard
Doug Dillard
Clint Howard

This includes regular and recurring characters

Tubehead · 05-10-2012, 08:14 AM

i like the The Andy Griffith Showi never cared to much for goober iliked gomer better.

faraj · 05-10-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tubehead

i like the The Andy Griffith Showi never cared to much for goober iliked gomer better.

I prefer Gomer too.

gilligan fanatic · 05-11-2012, 08:44 AM

Sad to see him go. I wish Paramount would release Mayberry RFD so we could see more Goober and the gang.

I might pick up his book now "Goober in a Nutshell" before it gets overpriced.

http://www.amazon.com/Goober-Nutshel...6740154&sr=1-2

Zoneboy · 05-12-2012, 12:19 AM

Link

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw."

A public memorial service drew an estimated 400 people who paid last respects to Lindsey, 83, who died Sunday.

He was the beanie-wearing Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1964 to 1968 and its successor, "Mayberry RFD," from 1968 to 1971. He played the same jovial character, a mechanic, on "Hee Haw" from 1971 until it went out of production in 1993. Reruns of those shows are still seen on TV.

Griffith did not attend, but sent a statement that was read by country music broadcaster Keith Bilbrey at the service at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

"George was a better joke teller than me, and I will say here that I 'borrowed' jokes from George that he may have 'borrowed' from Minnie Pearl," Griffith confessed. "George told me his fondest memories in show business were the years he spent working on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and 'Mayberry RFD.' They were for me, too."

Singer Ray Stevens performed "Everything Is Beautiful" during the service.

"He warmed a lot of hearts with his brand of humor — wholesome, American humor," Stevens said before the service.

Actor Ernest Borgnine, Lindsey's close friend, sent a video tribute which was played at an informal gathering before the memorial. In it, Borgnine recalled the pranks they enjoyed playing down through the years.

"We loved to outdo each other," Borgnine said. "It was like therapy."

Also shown at the casual gathering in the church's fellowship hall were clips from Lindsey on "Hee Haw."

One of them: "Where was Solomon's temple?" Minnie Pearl asked him.

"Right on the side of his head," Lindsey responded.

Kenneth Junkin of Gordo, Ala., drove 300 miles to attend the service.

"He brought happiness into my life," Junkin said. "I had to come."

Several fellow performers from the two shows are dead, including Don Knotts (Barney Fife), Frances Bavier (Aunt Bee), Buck Owens, co-host of 'Hee Haw," and Minnie Pearl.

Lindsey also appeared on the TV shows "M*A*S*H," ''Gunsmoke," ''The Wonderful World of Disney," ''CHIPs," The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour," ''The Real McCoys," ''Rifleman," ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," ''Twilight Zone" and "Love American style."

He had movie roles too, appearing in "Cannonball Run II" and "Take This Job and Shove It." His voice was used in animated Walt Disney features including "The Aristocats," ''The Rescuers" and "Robin Hood."

Lindsey is to be buried in Jasper, Ala., in his native state. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1992 by the University of North Alabama, and did much charity work for the state.

On display at the service was a framed tribute to him placed into the Congressional Record in 2001 and the cover of a Capitol Records album titled "Goober Sings!"

Another video clip shown was Lindsey walking on stage on "The Johnny Cash" TV show, proclaiming: "Hello I'm Tom Jones."

Zoneboy · 05-13-2012, 11:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK6c5tORm1g

05-07-2012, 04:03 PM	#17
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	Rest in peace. Attached Images

05-11-2012, 08:44 AM	#24
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Sad to see him go. I wish Paramount would release Mayberry RFD so we could see more Goober and the gang. I might pick up his book now "Goober in a Nutshell" before it gets overpriced. http://www.amazon.com/Goober-Nutshel...6740154&sr=1-2
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05-12-2012, 12:19 AM	#25
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Friends remember 'Goober Pyle' actor Lindsey Link NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Actor George Lindsey was remembered Friday as the grinning Goober who made television viewers laugh for three decades on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw." A public memorial service drew an estimated 400 people who paid last respects to Lindsey, 83, who died Sunday. He was the beanie-wearing Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1964 to 1968 and its successor, "Mayberry RFD," from 1968 to 1971. He played the same jovial character, a mechanic, on "Hee Haw" from 1971 until it went out of production in 1993. Reruns of those shows are still seen on TV. Griffith did not attend, but sent a statement that was read by country music broadcaster Keith Bilbrey at the service at Westminster Presbyterian Church. "George was a better joke teller than me, and I will say here that I 'borrowed' jokes from George that he may have 'borrowed' from Minnie Pearl," Griffith confessed. "George told me his fondest memories in show business were the years he spent working on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and 'Mayberry RFD.' They were for me, too." Singer Ray Stevens performed "Everything Is Beautiful" during the service. "He warmed a lot of hearts with his brand of humor — wholesome, American humor," Stevens said before the service. Actor Ernest Borgnine, Lindsey's close friend, sent a video tribute which was played at an informal gathering before the memorial. In it, Borgnine recalled the pranks they enjoyed playing down through the years. "We loved to outdo each other," Borgnine said. "It was like therapy." Also shown at the casual gathering in the church's fellowship hall were clips from Lindsey on "Hee Haw." One of them: "Where was Solomon's temple?" Minnie Pearl asked him. "Right on the side of his head," Lindsey responded. Kenneth Junkin of Gordo, Ala., drove 300 miles to attend the service. "He brought happiness into my life," Junkin said. "I had to come." Several fellow performers from the two shows are dead, including Don Knotts (Barney Fife), Frances Bavier (Aunt Bee), Buck Owens, co-host of 'Hee Haw," and Minnie Pearl. Lindsey also appeared on the TV shows "MAS*H," ''Gunsmoke," ''The Wonderful World of Disney," ''CHIPs," The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour," ''The Real McCoys," ''Rifleman," ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," ''Twilight Zone" and "Love American style." He had movie roles too, appearing in "Cannonball Run II" and "Take This Job and Shove It." His voice was used in animated Walt Disney features including "The Aristocats," ''The Rescuers" and "Robin Hood." Lindsey is to be buried in Jasper, Ala., in his native state. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1992 by the University of North Alabama, and did much charity work for the state. On display at the service was a framed tribute to him placed into the Congressional Record in 2001 and the cover of a Capitol Records album titled "Goober Sings!" Another video clip shown was Lindsey walking on stage on "The Johnny Cash" TV show, proclaiming: "Hello I'm Tom Jones."

05-13-2012, 11:25 AM	#26
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Betty Lynn [Thelma Lou] Remembers George Lindsey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK6c5tORm1g

05-07-2012, 09:50 AM	#16
60's TV Fan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 17, 2012 Location: United States Posts: 21	RIP Goob... you were a classic character on (in my opinion) the greatest television program of all time. Very sad to see us losing people of this generation (both famous and non- famous) more and more every day. Thank you, Mr. Lindsey for all the memories and laughs.

05-08-2012, 06:04 AM	#18
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,272	Hey Goober! Rest In Peace.

05-10-2012, 08:14 AM	#22
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	i like the The Andy Griffith Showi never cared to much for goober iliked gomer better.