Goober Pyle

Goober Pyle is a fictional character in the American TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show and its sequel series Mayberry RFD. He was played by George Lindsey. Lindsey first read for the part of Gomer Pyle, Goober's cousin, which went to actor-singer Jim Nabors. The two actors had similar backgrounds; Lindsey was from Jasper, Alabama, while Nabors was from Sylacauga, Alabama.

Goober Pyle
The Andy Griffith Show character
George Lindsey as Goober Pyle in his signature whoopee cap
First appearance
  • "Fun Girls"
  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • April 13, 1964 (1964-04-13)
Last appearance
  • Return to Mayberry
  • April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed byGeorge Lindsey
In-universe information
NicknameGoob
OccupationAuto mechanic
Relatives
  • Braden Pyle (brother)
  • Gomer Pyle (cousin)

The character was once introduced by Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) as Goober Beasley, but he was referred to as Goober Pyle for most of his time on the show. Lindsey wrote a book, Goober in a Nutshell, about his experience playing Goober.

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