George Lindsey collection, 1946-2011 | UNA Archives and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: George Lindsey collection, 1946-2011

Primary Creator: George Lindsey collection, 1946-2011

Extent: 0.0

Arrangement: Collection arranged into 11 series.

Abstract

George Lindsey moved to LA in 1962 to pursue an acting career. His most memorable role was as Goober Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968). George Lindsey created the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival in 1997 and this festival takes place at UNA every spring. Lindsey donated his collection to UNA's Archives in 2008.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The George Lindsey Collection (1946-2011) includes photographs, awards, scripts, GL UNA Film Festival correspondence, and movie memorabilia.

Biographical Note

George Lindsey (1928-2012) was born in Fairfield, Alabama on December 17, 1928. He grew up in Jasper, Alabama. He attended Florence State Teachers College, now known as UNA, on a football scholarship.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: The Andy Griffith Show Scripts],
[Series 2: Mayberry R.F.D. Scripts],
[Series 3: Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Bristle Face, Butterball Brown, Chateau Bon Vivant, Daniel Boone, Danny Thomas Special, Death Valley Days, Day in Court, and Gomer Pyle USMC scripts],
[Series 4: Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and Great Adventure (The Hunley) scripts],
[Series 5: GunSmoke, Insight ("The Crunch"), It's About Time, Johnny Cash Show, Jones Boys, Jonathan Winters Show, Kill of the Hill is Down scripts],
[Series 6: Love American Style, M*A*S*H, Missy's Men, My Fifteen Blocks, New Loretta Young Show, Orvie, Profiles in Courage, Rifleman, Temple Houston, Twilight Zone, Tycoon, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea scripts],
[Series 7: Memorabilia],
[Series 8: GL UNA Film Festival Original Tapes 1999-2002],
[Series 9: Framed Photos],
[Series 10: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Binders],
[Series 11: GL UNA Film Festival programs, newspaper clippings, magazines, and business cards],
[All]

Series 2: Mayberry R.F.D. Scripts

Box 4

Item 6: Mike's Losing Streak show #3A June 28, 1968
Item 7: The Church Play show #5A July 11, 1968
Item 8: The Race Horse #6A July 18, 1968
Item 9: The Panel Show #8A August 1, 1968
Item 10: Sisters Cities show #10A August 15, 1968
Item 11: Youth Takes Over #11A August 23, 1968
Item 12: Driver Education #15A October 2, 1968
Item 13: Sam the Expert Farmer #20A November 13, 1968
Item 14: The Camper #21A November 19, 1968
Item 15: An Efficient Service Station #22A November 26, 1968
Item 16: Emmett's Retirement #24A December 12, 1968
Item 17: Millie's Girlfriend #26A January 8, 1969
Item 18: Goober and the Telephone Girl #413 (30) June 9, 1969
Item 19: Goober's Brother #1B (27) June 12, 1969
Item 20: Howard the Poet #2B (28) June 17, 1969
Item 21: Millie the Model #3B (29) June 25, 1969
Item 22: Andy's Baby #5B (31) July 11, 1969
Item 23: Mike's Birthday Party #6B (32) July 17, 1969
Item 24: The Farmer Exchange Project #9B (35) August 7, 1969
Item 25: The Caper #11B (37) September 2, 1969
Item 26: Palm Springs Here We Come #12B (38) September 12, 1969
Item 27: Goober the Elder #15C (67) October 5, 1970
Item 28: Aloha, Goober #25B (51) December 29, 1969

Box 5

Item 1: Palm Springs Here We Are #13B (202) revised: September 16, 1969
Item 2: Millie and the Palm Springs Golf Pro #14B (40) September 16, 1969
Item 3: Palm Springs Cowboy #15B (41) September 19, 1969
Item 4: The Mynah Bird #18B (44) October 21, 1969
Item 5: Emmett and the Ring #20B (46) November 12, 1969
Item 6: The Mayberry Float #21B (47) November 19, 1969
Item 7: The Health Fund #23B (49) December 3, 1969
Item 8: Millie and the Great Outdoors #26B (52) January 7, 1970
Item 9: Hair #2C (54) June 10, 1970
Item 10: Emmett's Domestic Problem #4C (56) June 12, 1970
Item 11: Sensitivity Training #1C (53) June 15, 1970
Item 12: The New Housekeeper #5C (57) June 17, 1970
Item 13: All for Charity #7C (59) July 6, 1970
Item 14: Millie's Dream #6C (58) July 16, 1970
Item 15: Goober the Housesitter #8C (60) July 30, 1970
Item 16: Goober's New Gas Station #9C (61) August 6, 1970
Item 17: Mike's Project #12C (64) September 4, 1970
Item 18: The Bicycle Club #13C (65) revised: September 24, 1970
Item 19: Community Spirit #14C (66) September 29, 1970
Item 20: Goober the Elder #15C (67) revised: October 12, 1970
Item 21: The Moon Rocks #19C (71) November 12, 1970
Item 22: Howard the Dream Spinner #20C (72) November 18, 1970
Item 23: The World Traveler #21C (73) November 23, 1970
Item 24: Goober the Hero #23C (75) December 7, 1970
Item 25: Howard, the Swinger #24C (76) revised: December 11, 1970
Item 26: The City Planner #26C (78) January 12, 1971

Box 6

Item 1: Mike's Car #25C (77)
Item 2: Andy and Helen Get Married #1A
Item 3: The Harvest Ball show #2A
Item 4: Emmett's Birthday show #9A
Item 5: Miss Farmerette #12A
Item 6: Sam Gets A Ticket #13A
Item 7: Sam and the Teenager #14A
Item 8: Howard's Hobby #16A
Item 9: New Couple in Town #17A
Item 10: Aunt Bee's Cruise (Part One) #18A
Item 11: Aunt Bee and the Captain (Part Two) #19A
Item 12: Emmett Takes A Fall #16B (42)
Item 13: Goober's Niece #17B (43)