[Cerek the Barbaric]

Like a LOT of episodes, this one had a "dual storyline" where Andy gets upset with Opie for doing something, only to find out that HE'S just as guilty of inappropriate behavior.

In "Opie's Charity", Andy was upset with Opie only donating .03c because of how it would make HIM look. He was embarassed that the sheriff's son (firmly implying a middle class income) would only donate .03c to a charity.

At the same time, an old resident of Mayberry had returned after being gone for over a year. Andy was shocked to see him because the last time he "saw" him was at the man's funeral!!!

Turns out, the man had left his wife, but she was too proud to admit he had left...so she told the whole town he had been killed and threw the biggest funeral Mayberry had ever seen. All through the episode, Andy and the former husband keep "poking fun" at his wife's prideful nature. All the while, Andy is mad at Opie because his "pitiful donation" is hurting Andy's pride.

In the scene where Aunt Bea gives Andy a "good talking too", she points out that he is acting just like the ex-wife he's been making fun of.

That's when Andy calls Opie back down, apologizes, and says that "if he wants to buy his girlfriend some candy, or a toy, or whateve, that's fine".

"But Paw," Opie keeps trying to say "I ain't buying her a toy"
"You're not"
"No sir. I'm going to buy her a new coat."
"A new coat" Andy says in shock.
"Yeah Paw. The one she's got is kinda raggedy".
"Opie, you never told me you wanted to buy Charlotte a new coat. Why didn't you tell me that's what you wanted to spend your money on."
"You never asked me, Paw."

That's when Andy gets that classic "Well, I just screwed up" look on his face as they sit down at the supper table.

When Opie asks what they're having for supper, Andy replies "Well, you and Aunt Bea are having chicken....and I'm eating crow."

Classic TV.....gotta love it.