Howard Sprague

Howard Sprague is a fictional character on the CBS television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D.. He was played by Jack Dodson from 1966-71.: 147 

Howard Sprague
The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. character
Howard Sprague (Jack Dodson)
First appearance
  • "The County Clerk"
  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • March 14, 1966 (1966-03-14)
Last appearance
  • Return to Mayberry
  • April 13, 1986 (1986-04-13)
Portrayed byJack Dodson
In-universe information
Full nameHoward Sprague
OccupationCounty Clerk
Significant others
  • Irene Fairchild
  • Betty Parker
  • Millie Hutchins
ReligionChristian
NationalityAmerican

He was characterized by his milquetoast demeanor, moustache, bow ties, and a penchant for philosophy and culture. Howard was a repressed Mother's boy who lived with his overbearing and manipulative mother, played by Mabel Albertson.: 95,147  He appeared as the county clerk during the later color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show (and continued onto Mayberry R.F.D.).

While Jack Dodson made an earlier appearance as an insurance agent named Ed Jenkins, he first appeared as Howard in the sixth season. This was not unusual. Other show regulars were first introduced with different names: Hope Summers, who played Clara Edwards, first appeared as Bertha Johnson; Goober Pyle was first called Goober Beasley; and Arlene Golonka, who played Millie Swanson, was introduced as Millie Hutchins.

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