Mayberry R.F.D. - Season 1 Episode 25 The Church Bell
Sam returns from Siler City and tells Howard that Rev. Bickford's church has a bell for sale. Mayberry's church doesn't have a bell. Howard is the church treasurer and wants to call a committee meeting to get their opinion. Millie, who is co-treasurer, says the church can only afford $150. Rev. Bickford would love to sell the bell, but tells his committee they should not seem too anxious. When the two parties get together, Rev. Bickford asks $200 for the bell. Sam offers $150 which Rev. Bickford quickly rejects. Rev. Bickford finally accepts the $150 offer. Sam has bad news for the committee. It seems that Lucius Fremont owned the land under the church. He donated the land to the church provided that a bell never be hung there in his lifetime. He tells Sam his reason for not wanting the bell. It seems many years ago he was stood up by his bride on their wedding day at that church. The bell ringing would remind him of that day. Lucius finds a way for the church to keep it's bell.
Year: 1971
Country:
Studio: CBS
Director: Bob Ross
Cast: Ken Berry, George Lindsey, Jack Dodson, Paul Hartman, Arlene Golonka, Frances Bavier
Crew:
First Air Date: Sep 23, 1968
Last Air date: Mar 29, 1971
Season: 3 Season
Episode: 78 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
IMDb: 5.70/10 by 3.00 users
Popularity: 27.738
Language: English
Keyword : single father, sitcom
Episode
Andy and Helen Get Married
The Harvest Ball
The Race Horse
Help on the Farm
The Copy Machine
The Panel Show
Youth Takes Over
The Church Play
Mike's Losing Streak
Sam Gets a Ticket
Emmet's 50th Birthday Party
Miss Farmerette
Sam and the Teenager
New Couple in Town
Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 1
Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 2
Driver Education
Howard's Hobby
The Camper
Sam the Expert Farmer
The Pet Shop
An Efficient Service Station
Emmett's Retirement
Millie's Girlfriend
The Church Bell
Sister Cities