A lot of people may not realize how hard a job a tribute artist really is. Much respect to him for being a great Barney

Seen this show in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Laughed so much my jaws hurt.

I love tribute artists that get it spot on. It helps keep the past alive.

Barney was the"BACKBONE"of the Mayberry series!!

One of the best shows ever produced, it was funny then and its still funny today, it will forever be a part of history in television and in the lives of many, thank you for the memories.

@mechcavandy986

Жыл бұрын

Everything you need to know in life is on The Andy Griffith Show! ♥️🪕🎻🎸🤠

We watched Andy Griffith all the time , that show was a classic ! He does a good job impersonating Don Knott's !

If only there was any comedy like this on tv anymore!

Yeah he does a great job impersonating barney, nice to think people still reflect to the good old days..

The guy impersonating Barney is a great guy. I know him well. He comes to a conference we have every year. During lunch one day I overheard one lady tell another lady she thought he would look older. She thought it was really him!

This Barney impersonator is a nice guy . I met him a few years back outside of Pikeville tn at the big valley fun day. He played a round of town ball with us. A nice guy.

Excellent spin on Barney Fife. This guy is so funny.

just never forget why there was so much joy in Mayberry....nobody was married except for Otis and he stayed drunk all the time.

@kyleburton7394

5 жыл бұрын

Floyd was married wasn't he? Rafe Hollister?

@gj8539

5 жыл бұрын

That is why they were happy, not married.

@joyr36

5 жыл бұрын

Rafe Hollister was, but Floyd was widowed. They had an episode where he pretended to be rich to a women he wrote to in a magazine. She came to see him and they borrowed a rich man's house for a few hours. She ended up not being rich as she had claimed and was after Floyd for the money she thought that he had.

@danmenefee5437

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe now you understand why he drank!😂

@Pudentame

5 жыл бұрын

So, ah ... what about Opie? Was he found under a cabbage somewhere?

David Browning is a great guy. I've met him in 4 or 5 different minor league ball parks, a number of times in Hickory NC. I was there the night he took a bad fall in the bleachers, scared everyone but he seemed to be alright. He gives you a signed picture of him as Barney like he's giving you a ticket, I love it. keep doing your thing David.

@billh.6135

4 жыл бұрын

David Browning has been to "Mayberry in the Midwest" (Danville, Indiana) as Barney for several years. Someone else has impersonated Barney the last few years. Anyway, about four years ago, David decided to stop heavy traffic at a busy crosswalk. He was wearing his deputy uniform, and he just held out his hands and started walking across the street from the Mayberry Cafe to the courthouse square. All the cars stopped. As he passed me, he smiled and said, "It worked!" I burst out laughing. 😄

I got a big tin Picture of Barney on my wall. Really enjoyed those old days. Great video thanks.

this guy is great he sure has talent in doing a great barney I sure miss don knotts and Andy and all of them at Mayberry them was the greats that can't be replaced I love and miss them may they rest in beautiful peace

@dennismoore9201

5 жыл бұрын

This man is my neighbor in Bristol Va.David Browning.

@101sanford

5 жыл бұрын

@@dennismoore9201 are u an evangelist

@davidskaggs8975

4 жыл бұрын

@@dennismoore9201 daily

@sherrysetliff2502

4 жыл бұрын

bessie Morris was this in mt. A Aairy?

He is talented! Looks similer and sounds much like him! Have a great day!

@elaineszott4476

4 жыл бұрын

Watch those old shows every night. Sometimes wish those days back!

I was born in 1964, grew up watching this show, and still watch it today. I’ve been a metro cop for 36 years, and loved watching Barney Fife, as a deputy, but I never allowed myself to be so serious as a cop, because I wanted to be easy going like Barney.

@Kelnx

4 жыл бұрын

I've known a lot of cops, many of them in my National Guard unit. Some were bad cops. Some were good cops. I think you are of the good kind. And I truly wish you well out there on the beat. At home good cops keep us all safe. Thank God for you. And Merry Christmas sir.

@lupeguzman2862

4 жыл бұрын

Kelnx Certainly very kind, I never promoted in 36 years, by default I’m a Senior Corporal, but I retire in 14 months when my youngest child graduates law school. But I’ll be 56 in March, yet my Sargent is 29, but he’s smart, energetic fella, yet he doesn’t put pressure on me to retire like my last Sargent did once I had 32 years in, he didn’t understand I really needed the off-duty work to finish getting all three of my kids out of law school. “To protect & serve utilizing the color and spirit of the law” Thanks fellas & God Bless.

The Andy Griffith show was never the same when Don Knotts left. Barney was the show.

@JeffTuttleSr

7 жыл бұрын

Barney WAS The Andy Griffith Show!!

@BeingRomans829ed

7 жыл бұрын

Right! It was not just the departure of Barney that ruined the show, it was the change in Andy's personality. They say, "you can't take the country out of the boy", but just look at the difference in Andy in the earlier shows compared to the 6th year and on. Andy was no longer a country boy. He was not funny after the change. The change in Andy's character actually began in the 5th year, while Barney was still there. There was a few episodes with Andy and his new "sophisticated city boy" persona, and these episodes are stinkers, as were most all the episodes after the 5th year. And, of course, "Warren" didn't help matters any. "Huh? Yeah. Huh? Yeah. Huh? Yeah." Gimme a break!

@misharyutubbee

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, they intended to make Andy more of the "straight man," but I think they went too far. He turned into a damned grouch and much too serious all the time, Perfect example: He started snapping at Aunt Bea and giving her orders, like telling her to go pull that wig off. If Aunt Bea wants a wig, shut up and get out of the way!

@kennybluet5527

7 жыл бұрын

misharyutubbee probably should have gone drinking with otis

@thomastimlin1724

7 жыл бұрын

Griffith had no one of quality to play off of once Knotts left. The chemistry was gone, no matter who was featured in a particular episode. Ronnie Howard was great in episodes that featured him but he was a kid and could not be expected to do that every episode. Knotts was said to be meticulous in rehearsing his every exact move and nuance in his comic acting but made it look spontaneous. it seemed once Knotts left, it was a totally different version of the show, color TV or not.

His voice is spot on.

weve seen this group perform at Mayberry Days in Troy NC. I laughed until my sides were hurting. The Ernest T Bass impersonator showed up with bricks and rocks in both pockets. Barney was the best impersonator. We saw the real Charlene Darling sing.

Wow!! I could not figure our how Barney was still so young in this video...until I scrolled through comments and saw this was an impersonator.....unbelievable

Purely WONDERFUL! Such a delight!

I used to call it the barney fife show. Barney was the man.

I wish I had played more bluegrass music when I was younger now I still love music

That was awesome. A lot of talent.

wow...this guy is amazing, if I hadn't read the description I wouldn't have guessed it wasn't really Don Knotts.

This is so funny. I love to laugh. Thank you so much!!!! I really though it was Barney.

Glad I stumbled upon this. It is hilarious. "Barney Fife" is a ringer.

@lucilledean9063

7 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@andybrown8899

6 жыл бұрын

Hows it going bid to look for the UK in your own site

If you're ever in Socorro, NM, go to the El Camino for breakfast. All the old guys whose wives kicked them out of the house-or who left to get away from their wives-sit at the counter and any moment you think that the door is going to open and the whole line of old farts are going to turn around and yell, "Howdy, Andy! Howdy, Barney!".

Lovely song and musical performance !

Good morning Bluegrass Heaven! Thank you for the musical recommendation. Classic comedy and great music go hand in hand.

Love it thank you 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖

That was fantasic! Thank you so very much! Made me laugh, brought back such good memories, plus a tear to my eye. Once again, thank you for making this video!

@adeildasilvadefreitas1720

6 жыл бұрын

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@kathrynsmith3501

4 жыл бұрын

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Love the music from the show, especially the Dillards aka, the Darlings. Barney was pretty brave , as scared as he was, when people need help or somebody being threatening he never forgot his duty, even if Andy was there as backup

The one an only Don Knott's ! RIP

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

😂😂😂 David Browning is so funny 😂😂😂😂

This was a lot of fun.

Great bass playing

awesome!

This Barney Fife is something.

I love this!!!!!

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZread!

I was telling that joke about the coffin 65 years ago....:)

I needed that laugh!!!

Awesome/funny stuff!

He sounds just like Barney!!!!

The guy on the far left on the mandolin never stops playing...he noodles on that thing non stop! Play the video back and watch him. It's funny.

best joke I have heard in a long time!!! cofin'

The opening dialog on this episode sounds just like a “Brandon” press conference, only funnier.

What a great video! I knew from the git-go it wasn’t REALLY Barney... but I started to doubt myself! Great comedy!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💕🇺🇸🇺🇸💕🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Thedougkile

3 жыл бұрын

He acted more like Warren than Barney.

I agree with everyone here that states Barney was the show. My second favorite character on the show was Floyd. I have all the DVD episodes that were the B&W.

Liked it when Barney always locked himself in the jail cell and every time he handled his gun (Roscoe) it fired a shot into the floor. Corney stuff but somehow it never got old.

@cyphrinfinity9992

4 жыл бұрын

I know right? So so funny those parts of that show!

@MrPAULONEAL

4 жыл бұрын

It was Otis who always locked himself in the jail cell...

What a great guy> You one of the best.

Wow! He's got the mannerisms DOWN!!! Outstanding job impersonating Don Knotts' famous character!!!

@CriticalListener

4 жыл бұрын

The voice is perfectly done, too!

Whoopee he can sing. Great acting & actor.

There was a restaurant in Rocky Mount/Sharpsburg area of North Carolina that Don Knotts was part owner of. "Country Cookin". changed names a few times and was failing until Don took interest in, until he passed. You couldn't get any food better anywhere else I know of. He could be seen eating there with a small entourage at least once a year. No he did not wear the salt & pepper suit!

Outstanding "Barney" 8-)

Loved it. Fun

I wish the whole show was on here

Very funny! Good job!

Love Barney Fife

@rogertycholiz2218

7 жыл бұрын

Barney ole (Salt&Pepper) was THE show!

Barney Fife is the man ❤🥰🤣🤣🤣

And the whole time Barn was seein' Thelma Lou, he was goin' behind her back with Juanita. That Barn was a devil. Way to go Barn.

The Dillard's do this show all the time as a tribute to Mayberry! A newer one was just on PBS on Song of the Mountains. I think that was the name of the show! Maggie Peterson was on as well! It was on about a week ago.

"You got anything to stop this 'coughin' ?" I lost it. :-D LMAO

@mtlyb

7 жыл бұрын

Sure glad I wasn't drinking my morning coffee when I heard that. Would have hurt coming out my nose.

@robertfortin4081

7 жыл бұрын

Gallop4Me g josh. groban

@louisedwards6681

5 жыл бұрын

Me too ✔️😭

on my good ness what fun!!

I just love this old clip!

The show was great

No andy griffith show without barney

Miss u BARNEY

wow great impersonation of Don Knox in fact it wasn't until I read comments down below that I come to know that it wasn't the real Don Knox. You're right Don Knotts was the show but with every funny person there has to be a serious one and that was Andy he was Dean Martin to Jerry Lewis. And just like the two Jerry Lewis was the star and so is Don Knotts rest in peace two best Pals .

Awesome!!!

one of the greats!

Barney fife r.i.p. my brother

"What'd you do today?" "Nothing." "You did that yesterday." "Wasn't finished." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Rodney, I live in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I’ll come see you in Branson or Salem sometime. Just let me know when and where?

Do you have an I.D.?? About what?? I almost fell in the floor

very Intresting!

I met David Browning at the Christmas Parade in Charlotte, NC back in 1993. We were both in the parade. He was Barney Fife and I was Curly the Clown. Is he still alive and well?

@coasterrider43BLUEGRASSRULES

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he is and still going full blast as Barney!!

@alanmorris7669

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterrider43BLUEGRASSRULES Okay, thanks.

Awesome stuff 👍

That's Knott Don Knotts!

@icenesiswayons9962

4 жыл бұрын

Don Knotts had already passed, plus Don had an obvious kyphosis in his mid to upper back even at a young age. The fellow doing the part of Barney Fife here, is David Browning.

I listened twice but couldn't understand the joke about the man's head, " it used to be head and shoulders now it's...?"

@richardmcmahon8113

3 жыл бұрын

"...Now it's Mop & Glow!"

This guy looks so much like Barney it’s scary! He could be twins

.Barney Fife was getting the most action in Mayberry when you consider Juanita Beasley is a waitress at the Bluebird Diner in Mayberry and is never seen in an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. Barney Fife is seen planning dates with her over the phone on several occasions. Juanita never appears in the series in person, but is mentioned as a second girlfriend of Barney's.

Barney, I spit gum on the sidewalk, what are you gonna do about it? Ha!

I am glad I finally scrolled down to read that it wasn't the REAL Barney Fife! I kept looking at him, thinking "Man has he changed over the years!" He was good, though, even if it wasn't Don Knotts.

@MikeInPlano

7 жыл бұрын

Didn't notice that until I saw your comment. It wasn't clear when this was recorded, but I guess it should have been obvious given the relatively young age of Barney Fife and the fact Knotts died in 2006. I had my hopes up for a moment....

@tommckinnon1005

6 жыл бұрын

I have seen him perform at a festival, he's really good. After his performance he mingled with the crowd writing "tickets" for various infractions,

@cyphrinfinity9992

4 жыл бұрын

@@tommckinnon1005 wow that must have been a sight to see!!! lol.

No he is not lip synching, it is how it loaded on you tube. David all real no fake stuff here.

@caroltrueman1646

7 жыл бұрын

Bluegrass H

@macmacdonald4996

7 жыл бұрын

I just found this GEM, yes...its the recording delay in upload... or simply vid files are out of sync with audio...they didnt meld properly at end of transmit journey......( a Geek buddy explained that to me a while back. I aint that good.. lol... :)

The music's genuine as is David Browning. He's doing an impersonation of Don Knotts (Barney Fife) that's all.

@rayfordmdickerson9787

7 жыл бұрын

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Steve Allen originated the Tonight Show. Don Knotts was part of a nightly regular skit where Steve did a man on the street bit with Louis Nye, Tom Postom and of course Don. Circa 1953/4. I never forgot how funny those 4 were with Steve as the straight man. Too bad the talk shows were ruined with all the negative politics. I haven't watched in years.

@beadsandbraids

5 жыл бұрын

THG Driver You Forgot. BILL DANA “My Name Jose Jimenez” That would start a firestorm now.

@vernonsmithee792

4 жыл бұрын

@@beadsandbraids You got that right. Just like Mel Brooks could never make Blazing Saddles in the PC world of today. How sad.

It’s David as Barney

This guy is good.

What’s your vocation? First two weeks in July. 😀😀😀😀

THIS IS JUST HILARIOUS!!!

we need more peace officers like barney down here in bethesda maryland i dont think he ever put anyone down

Miss Don, but this was good!

He should have worn the old salt and pepper.

@OnerousEthic

4 жыл бұрын

Crabby Old Gamer Old salt and pepper?

@jefflane7125

4 жыл бұрын

@@OnerousEthic pistol

@OnerousEthic

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? He is wearing a pistol...

@nancy9478

3 жыл бұрын

@Neil Bentley I knew exactly what the old salt and pepper was. Barney was a stylish man about townm lol.

Nip it in the bud !!!!

Of the major adult cast characters, Betty Lynn and Eleanor Donahue remain..

Phunny! Who is the bald bass player?

@richcraig3641

5 ай бұрын

Now on guitar?