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Andy and Barney make a business trip to Raleigh, where Barney tangles with a jewel thief at a ritzy hotel. Desk Clerk: Arte Johnson. Det. Bardolli: Allan Melvin. Hassler: Les Tremayne. Hedges: Robert S. Carson. Barney: Don Knotts. Andy: Andy Griffith., Hoping to secure more assistance from the state police commission, Andy and Barney head to the bustling metropolis of Raleigh, North Carolina. The problem is that Mayberry has practically no crime, and thus no extra help is needed. The powers-that-be change their minds when our heroes inadvertently tangle with a jewel thief. The stellar supporting cast includes Les Tremayne as C.J. Hasler, Allan Melvin as Detective Bardoli, Peter Leeds as Sgt. Nelson, and Arte Johnson as the hotel clerk. Written by Harvey Bullock, “Andy and Barney in the Big City” originally aired on March 26, 1962.
