George "Goober" Lindsey

Veteran and Beloved Actor 
"Tell 'em Goober says Hey!"

About "Goober"
For years, George Lindsey's classic portrayal of Goober has filled our hearts with love and laughter. While he may be best know as the "simple" gas attendant on The Andy Griffith Show, Lindsey's talents extend well beyond the city limits of Mayberry. In fact, Lindsey is an established veteran character actor of tremendous range.

After graduation from the prestigious American Theatre Wing in New York and landing co-starring roles in Broadway musical including "All American" and "Wonderful Town, the Jasper, Alabama native headed for Hollywood in 1962. He was immediately cast for the film "Ensign Pulver" directed by Josh Logan. Within the next two years, Lindsey had already appeared in over 40 television shows.

His introduction to Andy Griffith in 1964 inspired the creation of the Goober character. Lindsey co-starred on both "the Andy Griffith Show" and "Mayberry RFD" for more than seven years, firmly endearing himself to an entire nation of viewers.

"The Andy Griffith Show" itself was never out of the Nielson Top Ten during it's original airing on CBS from 1960-68, and was the top-rated show on television during it's last season. Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the show currently airs in more than 100 US markets. The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) is one of the most loyal and active fan clubs today, boasting such illustrious members as country superstar Randy Travis and college favorite R.E.M. "Mayberry RFD" ran for three seasons (1968-71) and was a Top Ten program while on the air. Obviously a television viewer's favorite, judging by syndication popularity, the "Mayberry Fever" still runs rampant today supported by a multinational fan club that maintains over 1,050 chapters.

In 1971, Lindsey stopped by the Nashville studios of "Hee Haw" to say hello to friends. The show's producer asked Lindsey to do "a couple of lines" for the taping and a 20-year role on the series was spawned. In May of 1994, George starred in the stage production of "Hee Haw Live" at Opryland.

George is an established character actor, comedian, and speaker and he has headlined at hotels, casinos, and fairs all over the country and delivers a first class show that is always entertaining!


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