Ep 14. Goober Makes History

In The Andy Griffith Show season 7 episode 14, titled "Goober Makes History," viewers are taken on a humorous journey as Goober, who works at Wally's Filling Station, decides to write a history book about his hometown of Mayberry.

At first, Goober is excited about the prospect of delving deep into Mayberry's past and uncovers some hilarious tidbits such as the fact that the town's founder was really a horse thief. However, when he presents his findings to Andy, Aunt Bee, and Barney, they find that most of Goober's "facts" are nothing more than unsubstantiated rumors and they urge him to do more thorough research.

Goober takes their advice and starts consulting various sources to verify the accuracy of his book. He consults the town historian, a retired school teacher, and the local library to gather more information. However, he's constantly getting sidetracked by various distractions such as a Catfish Derby, a pie-eating contest, and even a beauty pageant.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to plenty of laughs as Goober goes about his research with his trademark enthusiasm and naivety. In one memorable scene, he attempts to demonstrate how Mayberry's founder escaped from jail by actually getting locked up in a cell himself. In another, he tries to convince Andy that a crabby old lady he met at the library is actually a valuable source of information.

As Goober continues to compile his research, he starts to worry that his book will be too long and boring. He enlists the help of Barney and Gomer to come up with ways to make it more exciting, but their ideas only lead to more chaos and confusion.

Eventually, Goober finishes his book and proudly presents it to his friends. However, they find that it's still riddled with inaccuracies and bizarre theories. In the end, they all come together and help Goober revise his book to make it more truthful and interesting.

"Goober Makes History" is a classic episode of The Andy Griffith Show that showcases the charming humor and wit that made the show such a hit with audiences. Viewers will love watching Goober's antics as he tries to uncover the truth about Mayberry's past, and the chemistry between Andy, Aunt Bee, and Barney is as heartwarming as ever. This episode is a must-see for fans of the show and anyone who appreciates good, old-fashioned comedy.