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Skully · May 6th, 2012, 02:33 PM

George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on The Andy Griffith Show and Hee Haw, has died. He was 83. Read the story.

garytelecastor · May 6th, 2012, 02:40 PM

When he was signed to Hee Haw, he started dabbling in the real estate business.
He made huge money buying and developing.

Goober was a little slow, but George Lindsay wasn't.
Great character and a really nice man.

Brad Pittiful · May 6th, 2012, 02:48 PM

i liked early goober in mayberry

when don knotts left the show declined...and i didnt like the show or goober as much as they made him child like

goober was better on hee haw

RIP

refin · May 6th, 2012, 04:03 PM

Thanks for all the laughs...........

eggman · May 6th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Howdy,

The world will miss George Lindsey's "Goober". He made us all laugh.

hekawi · May 6th, 2012, 04:45 PM

i thought it was cool that he embraced the character and never griped about being "type-cast". RIP George.

birddog01 · May 6th, 2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hekawi

i thought it was cool that he embraced the character and never griped about being "type-cast". RIP George.

Yeah, that +1
RIP George

FrankJames · May 6th, 2012, 05:56 PM

I'll always remember Goobers Cary Grant impersonation.

Judy Judy Judy.....

BobbyZ · May 6th, 2012, 06:16 PM

George was no Goober.
He played it well though.

dsutton24 · May 6th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Wonder how Uncle Fezzter is taking the bad news...

elihu · May 6th, 2012, 08:17 PM

He was great at voiceovers too. It's funny that with his rather unique personality he became somewhat of a stereotype...but in a good way. His characters were usually likeable and humorous.

I remember the only time i saw him-early 70's in Fort Worth. He opened for Roger Miller. I must have been 10 years old and i remembering laughing a lot.

RIP George.

acalan · May 6th, 2012, 08:27 PM

I googled ,George Linsley.He was 83,

Jahmbie · May 6th, 2012, 09:22 PM

One of my first gigs in Nashville was being Mr. Lindsey's driver while he made some public appearances. He was the funniest, kindest, and most generous person, especially to a greenhorn like me. RIP, Goober. Hey to Floyd.

Maxwell Street · May 6th, 2012, 09:38 PM

e-merlin · May 6th, 2012, 09:56 PM

Wow! RIP, Goober.

jlindseyjr · May 6th, 2012, 10:06 PM

We'll miss ya, George.

oceanman2 · May 7th, 2012, 01:13 AM

Love The Andy Griffith Show, and Goober was a good addition. Sorry to hear.

Westerly Sunn · May 7th, 2012, 01:23 AM

When I get to heaven, I'm gonna stop by to say "Hi" and get some air for my bicycle tire...

RIP George, It was good enjoying your work.

Justinvs · May 7th, 2012, 04:08 AM

Looking back, between Andy Griffith, Hee Haw and all the Disney flicks, George Lindsey was everywhere.
RIP

soulman969 · May 7th, 2012, 04:22 AM

RIP George Lindsey......thanks for the laughs.

May 6th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skully Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Glamorous NoHo Posts: 9,251	George Lindsey, known as Goober Pyle, dies George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on The Andy Griffith Show and Hee Haw, has died. He was 83. Read the story. __________________ www.Myspace.com/skullysounds

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garytelecastor Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On the Bayou in da Tundra Posts: 7,748 27 Photos	When he was signed to Hee Haw, he started dabbling in the real estate business. He made huge money buying and developing. Goober was a little slow, but George Lindsay wasn't. Great character and a really nice man. __________________ “Don’t stop believing, unless your dream is stupid. Then you should get a better dream.”-Kid President Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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Brad Pittiful Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 9,339	i liked early goober in mayberry when don knotts left the show declined...and i didnt like the show or goober as much as they made him child like goober was better on hee haw RIP __________________ *No Signature Required.*

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hekawi Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Age: 55 Posts: 7,535	i thought it was cool that he embraced the character and never griped about being "type-cast". RIP George. __________________ ____________________________________________ "I have affixed to me the dust and dirt of countless ages...who am I to disturb history?" - Pig-Pen (the Peanuts character)

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May 6th, 2012, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
eggman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 2,651	Howdy, The world will miss George Lindsey's "Goober". He made us all laugh.

May 6th, 2012, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
FrankJames Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 66 Posts: 5,162	I'll always remember Goobers Cary Grant impersonation. Judy Judy Judy..... __________________ I know all the answers, I just don't understand the questions....

May 6th, 2012, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
BobbyZ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nimrod MN Posts: 4,363	George was no Goober. He played it well though.

May 6th, 2012, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
dsutton24 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,755	Wonder how Uncle Fezzter is taking the bad news... __________________ Yet another hobby that is completely out of control...

May 6th, 2012, 08:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
elihu Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Age: 52 Posts: 3,820	He was great at voiceovers too. It's funny that with his rather unique personality he became somewhat of a stereotype...but in a good way. His characters were usually likeable and humorous. I remember the only time i saw him-early 70's in Fort Worth. He opened for Roger Miller. I must have been 10 years old and i remembering laughing a lot. RIP George. __________________ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

May 6th, 2012, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
acalan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ormond Beach Fl. Age: 60 Posts: 2,415	I googled ,George Linsley.He was 83,

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Jahmbie Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 1,908 17 Photos	One of my first gigs in Nashville was being Mr. Lindsey's driver while he made some public appearances. He was the funniest, kindest, and most generous person, especially to a greenhorn like me. RIP, Goober. Hey to Floyd. __________________ "Tous les jours à tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux."

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jlindseyjr Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pocono Mountains, PA Posts: 195	We'll miss ya, George.

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soulman969 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 3,357	RIP George Lindsey......thanks for the laughs. __________________ CS 51 Nocaster, "Nashcaster"/Nashville>Nocaster conv., MIM>Nashville conv./Onamac Tall Blues pups, Squier CVC/Keystones pups, CV 60's Jazz Bass, Matt Freeman PBass/Wilde P46 pup, Taylor 414CE. Roland Cube 40xl, Bugera v5, Roland BC 60, tc BG250, GK MB112.

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oceanman2 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Everett Age: 40 Posts: 297	Love The Andy Griffith Show, and Goober was a good addition. Sorry to hear. __________________ "Sometimes you eat the b'ar, and sometimes, why, he eats you."

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Westerly Sunn Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. North Carolina Posts: 6,442 329 Photos	When I get to heaven, I'm gonna stop by to say "Hi" and get some air for my bicycle tire... RIP George, It was good enjoying your work. __________________ "My, my, doesn't the world look fresh and clean today. Look at that sky, as if not a thing was going on under it." - Sadie Thompson

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Justinvs Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wise River, Montana Age: 51 Posts: 4,524	Looking back, between Andy Griffith, Hee Haw and all the Disney flicks, George Lindsey was everywhere. RIP __________________ Mangling notes since 1979.

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