1 00:00:02,503 --> 00:00:05,373 [ whistling sprightly tune ] 2 00:00:26,594 --> 00:00:28,196 Hi, sharon! 3 00:00:28,229 --> 00:00:30,464 Hi, opie. 4 00:00:35,403 --> 00:00:36,204 [ crash ] 5 00:00:36,237 --> 00:00:37,238 Oh, opie! 6 00:00:45,113 --> 00:00:46,814 Are you okay, opie? 7 00:00:46,847 --> 00:00:48,649 Yeah, I think so. 8 00:00:48,682 --> 00:00:51,085 Your bike's smashed. 9 00:00:51,119 --> 00:00:52,286 Yeah. 10 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:53,721 It was a new one, too, Wasn't it? 11 00:00:53,754 --> 00:00:55,289 Pretty new. 12 00:00:55,323 --> 00:00:57,425 Boy, what do you think Your father's gonna say? 13 00:00:57,458 --> 00:00:58,826 I don't know. 14 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:00,428 Well, maybe he can fix it. 15 00:01:00,461 --> 00:01:02,830 I don't think so. It's all busted. 16 00:01:02,863 --> 00:01:05,266 Are you gonna tell him You were riding no-hand? 17 00:01:05,299 --> 00:01:08,269 Yeah, I guess so, If he asks me. 18 00:01:08,302 --> 00:01:10,238 I sure hope He's in a good mood. 19 00:01:10,271 --> 00:01:12,373 Oh, boy. 20 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:14,842 Oh, you had A bad day, hmm? 21 00:01:14,875 --> 00:01:17,378 Yeah, you might say I had a bad day. 22 00:01:17,411 --> 00:01:19,513 The marsh Caught on fire again. 23 00:01:19,547 --> 00:01:21,115 Took 'em all day To put it out. 24 00:01:21,149 --> 00:01:22,883 I guess we'll smell that For a week or two. 25 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:24,652 The reason the marsh Caught on fire 26 00:01:24,685 --> 00:01:26,820 Is 'cause that leonard boy Got mad at his brother 27 00:01:26,854 --> 00:01:29,157 And stole his car And drove it out to the marsh 28 00:01:29,190 --> 00:01:30,824 And set it on fire. 29 00:01:30,858 --> 00:01:32,426 Haven't caught him yet. 30 00:01:32,460 --> 00:01:34,195 Somebody Got the wrong number, 31 00:01:34,228 --> 00:01:36,664 Called the courthouse all day, Looking for ethel. 32 00:01:36,697 --> 00:01:39,500 Then otis got gassed -- Drove his car 33 00:01:39,533 --> 00:01:43,204 Right through the harpers' Rose garden, leveled it. 34 00:01:43,237 --> 00:01:45,739 I arrested him, And he wanted to fight. 35 00:01:45,773 --> 00:01:49,143 I guess you could say I've had a bad day. 36 00:01:49,177 --> 00:01:51,612 Would you like a cup Of hot bouillon? 37 00:01:51,645 --> 00:01:53,347 No, thank you. 38 00:01:53,381 --> 00:01:54,848 Where's the boy? 39 00:01:54,882 --> 00:01:56,184 Who? 40 00:01:56,217 --> 00:01:57,618 Opie. Where is he? 41 00:01:57,651 --> 00:02:00,188 Oh, well, He's not home yet. 42 00:02:00,221 --> 00:02:02,556 Not home And it's 6:00? 43 00:02:02,590 --> 00:02:05,326 Well, I called johnny paul's House and he's not there, 44 00:02:05,359 --> 00:02:06,594 So I'm sure He's on his way -- 45 00:02:06,627 --> 00:02:08,329 [ door slams ] There he is. 46 00:02:08,362 --> 00:02:09,730 Hello, opie. 47 00:02:11,865 --> 00:02:13,401 Where you been? 48 00:02:13,434 --> 00:02:14,635 Out. 49 00:02:14,668 --> 00:02:17,205 I know you've been out. 50 00:02:17,238 --> 00:02:19,473 You know by now We have supper right at 6:00. 51 00:02:19,507 --> 00:02:22,210 Don't be coming in here At the last minute like this. 52 00:02:22,243 --> 00:02:23,644 Yes, sir. 53 00:02:23,677 --> 00:02:25,679 Well, now, let's all sit down And have supper. 54 00:02:25,713 --> 00:02:26,947 Shall I wash My hands? 55 00:02:26,980 --> 00:02:28,582 Of course Wash your hands. 56 00:02:28,616 --> 00:02:30,951 You don't sit down at the table With dirty hands. 57 00:02:30,984 --> 00:02:32,720 Well, go on. Go on. 58 00:02:36,257 --> 00:02:38,326 Don't be so hard On him, andy. 59 00:02:38,359 --> 00:02:40,661 [ sighs ] 60 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:43,831 That boy is gonna have to grow Up and face the world someday. 61 00:02:43,864 --> 00:02:47,735 He might as well learn How to be on time in it. 62 00:02:47,768 --> 00:02:49,903 Oh, the napkins. 63 00:03:06,754 --> 00:03:10,991 You mind telling me why you're Walking at an angle like a dog? 64 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:14,228 Well... 65 00:03:14,262 --> 00:03:16,297 I tore my pants. 66 00:03:16,330 --> 00:03:17,931 Ah. 67 00:03:17,965 --> 00:03:19,900 Oh, I think I can Mend that 68 00:03:19,933 --> 00:03:22,503 With one of those Stick-on patches, opie. 69 00:03:22,536 --> 00:03:23,904 Do they work back there? 70 00:03:23,937 --> 00:03:25,239 Well, we can try. 71 00:03:25,273 --> 00:03:26,607 Now, come on, Let's start our salad 72 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:28,809 Before the roast beef Gets cold. 73 00:03:30,344 --> 00:03:32,846 Why were you late, Opie? 74 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:35,349 Well... 75 00:03:35,383 --> 00:03:37,718 I walked all the way home From maple street. 76 00:03:37,751 --> 00:03:39,320 Why didn't you ride Your bicycle? 77 00:03:39,353 --> 00:03:41,789 'cause I was carrying it. 78 00:03:42,890 --> 00:03:44,592 Why were you carrying it? 79 00:03:44,625 --> 00:03:46,694 I didn't want to leave it At the tree. 80 00:03:46,727 --> 00:03:47,628 What tree? 81 00:03:47,661 --> 00:03:49,530 The tree I hit. 82 00:03:49,563 --> 00:03:51,665 The tree you hit? Yes, sir. 83 00:03:51,699 --> 00:03:54,935 [ sighs ] You tore up your bike? 84 00:03:54,968 --> 00:03:57,571 Just the front wheel. 85 00:03:57,605 --> 00:03:59,273 And the fender. 86 00:03:59,307 --> 00:04:00,841 Mm. 87 00:04:00,874 --> 00:04:05,446 You were riding no-handed, Right? Yes, sir. 88 00:04:05,479 --> 00:04:08,282 Well, accidents happen, andy. Who was watching? 89 00:04:08,316 --> 00:04:11,018 Sharon porter. Sharon porter. 90 00:04:11,051 --> 00:04:13,454 Oh, she's the sweetest Little thing. 91 00:04:13,487 --> 00:04:16,390 Opie, I've told you A dozen times 92 00:04:16,424 --> 00:04:19,527 To keep your hands On the handlebars. 93 00:04:19,560 --> 00:04:20,628 Yes, sir. 94 00:04:20,661 --> 00:04:22,563 Oh, we've all Done that, andy. 95 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:25,065 I used to do that When I was a little girl, 96 00:04:25,098 --> 00:04:27,835 Showing off to the boys, And you used to, too. 97 00:04:27,868 --> 00:04:28,969 All children do. 98 00:04:29,002 --> 00:04:30,504 Do you want to go Get some salt? 99 00:04:30,538 --> 00:04:32,406 There's salt Right there, sir. 100 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:34,274 Go get some more. 101 00:04:37,911 --> 00:04:40,448 Aunt bee, I'm trying Just as hard as I can try 102 00:04:40,481 --> 00:04:42,716 To make a point Out of this thing with opie, 103 00:04:42,750 --> 00:04:45,052 But if you keep going In the other direction, 104 00:04:45,085 --> 00:04:47,655 I don't believe I'm gonna get A chance to do that. 105 00:04:47,688 --> 00:04:48,889 I'm just trying to show you 106 00:04:48,922 --> 00:04:50,324 There are two sides To everything. 107 00:04:50,358 --> 00:04:53,394 Aunt bee -- I won't say another word. 108 00:05:01,369 --> 00:05:03,036 Opie, I want to Tell you something. 109 00:05:03,070 --> 00:05:06,073 Money Is a very valuable thing. 110 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:07,908 Yes, sir. 111 00:05:07,941 --> 00:05:10,611 Now, I'm what's called The breadwinner around here, 112 00:05:10,644 --> 00:05:13,447 And I don't mind paying for Things that have to be paid for, 113 00:05:13,481 --> 00:05:15,115 But when it's just carelessness, 114 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:17,918 Like tearing up the front wheel And fender on your bicycle, 115 00:05:17,951 --> 00:05:20,954 I don't know what that's liable To cost me -- $15, $20. 116 00:05:20,988 --> 00:05:22,089 I don't know. Hmm. 117 00:05:22,122 --> 00:05:24,324 Hmm? Haven't opened my mouth. 118 00:05:26,394 --> 00:05:28,061 I don't know What to do with you. 119 00:05:28,095 --> 00:05:30,097 What I ought to do Is make you go out 120 00:05:30,130 --> 00:05:32,533 And earn the money To pay for that bicycle. 121 00:05:32,566 --> 00:05:35,803 You'd soon find out How hard it is to make $20. 122 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:36,970 Eat your supper. 123 00:05:41,609 --> 00:05:43,911 [ muttering ] 124 00:05:47,781 --> 00:05:48,949 Hey, goober. 125 00:05:48,982 --> 00:05:50,618 Oh, hey, ope. 126 00:05:50,651 --> 00:05:52,620 You don't have a job for me, Do you, goober? 127 00:05:52,653 --> 00:05:54,021 Job? 128 00:05:54,054 --> 00:05:56,890 Yeah, I got to earn some money To get my bike fixed. 129 00:05:56,924 --> 00:05:58,859 Oh. Come here. 130 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:03,531 If you want a job, ope, you're Going about it the wrong way, 131 00:06:03,564 --> 00:06:05,433 If you don't mind me Saying so. 132 00:06:05,466 --> 00:06:06,467 I am? 133 00:06:06,500 --> 00:06:08,168 Well, to start with, 134 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:11,805 You don't just amble into a fine Place of "Bidness" like this 135 00:06:11,839 --> 00:06:13,140 And ask for a job. 136 00:06:13,173 --> 00:06:15,543 You got to walk in Like you're somebody. 137 00:06:15,576 --> 00:06:17,611 Now, tuck your shirttail In good. 138 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:21,181 Yeah. Get it all in. 139 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:24,418 Now, get over there By the door. 140 00:06:25,853 --> 00:06:28,889 Now, Roll your shoulders back. 141 00:06:28,922 --> 00:06:30,824 Jut your jaw out. 142 00:06:30,858 --> 00:06:32,693 Now, come on. 143 00:06:34,495 --> 00:06:36,096 Good. Good. 144 00:06:36,129 --> 00:06:37,431 I was real impressed. 145 00:06:37,465 --> 00:06:38,632 Thanks, goober. 146 00:06:38,666 --> 00:06:40,033 You don't have a job For me, do you? 147 00:06:40,067 --> 00:06:42,002 Now, there's Another thing, ope. 148 00:06:42,035 --> 00:06:44,705 You don't say, "You don't have a job for me." 149 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:46,640 Sounds like You're whooped right there. 150 00:06:46,674 --> 00:06:48,976 You got to show you got Some confidence in yourself. 151 00:06:49,009 --> 00:06:53,547 Oh. Now, you just say, "I'd like to apply for a job." 152 00:06:53,581 --> 00:06:55,048 That'd really impress me. 153 00:06:55,082 --> 00:06:57,485 I'd know right there I was Talking to a live wire, 154 00:06:57,518 --> 00:06:59,720 Maybe another Young rockefeller. 155 00:06:59,753 --> 00:07:01,755 Now go over by the door And try again. 156 00:07:03,023 --> 00:07:04,525 Shoulders back. 157 00:07:04,558 --> 00:07:05,993 Jut your jaw out. 158 00:07:06,026 --> 00:07:07,728 Now come at me. 159 00:07:10,498 --> 00:07:12,500 I'd like to apply for a job. 160 00:07:12,533 --> 00:07:14,201 That's it. That did it, ope. 161 00:07:14,234 --> 00:07:16,236 Good boy. You really laid that one on me. 162 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:18,105 Thanks, goober. When do I start? 163 00:07:18,138 --> 00:07:19,707 Start what? 164 00:07:19,740 --> 00:07:21,074 The job. 165 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:22,676 Well, I ain't got no job For you, ope. 166 00:07:22,710 --> 00:07:24,077 I was just showing you How to apply for one. 167 00:07:24,111 --> 00:07:26,146 Well, thanks anyway, Goober. 168 00:07:26,179 --> 00:07:28,916 That's okay. Always glad to be of help. 169 00:07:32,219 --> 00:07:33,987 Better come out of there, now. 170 00:07:34,021 --> 00:07:38,626 [ humming ] 171 00:07:38,659 --> 00:07:41,929 Oh, I always have trouble Getting this to lay down. 172 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:43,697 It's a cowlick You got back there. 173 00:07:43,731 --> 00:07:44,865 Yeah. 174 00:07:44,898 --> 00:07:48,869 This hair Just goes in all directions. 175 00:07:48,902 --> 00:07:50,504 Oh! 176 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:56,810 Yeah. I have the same problem With craig folger. 177 00:07:56,844 --> 00:07:58,211 Has he got a cowlick? 178 00:07:58,245 --> 00:08:01,281 Well, he says It's a cowlick, but... 179 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,551 I know different. 180 00:08:03,584 --> 00:08:04,652 Yeah? Yeah. 181 00:08:04,685 --> 00:08:07,254 It's a scar... From a broom handle. 182 00:08:07,287 --> 00:08:09,990 Millie caught him sneaking in Late one night, 183 00:08:10,023 --> 00:08:12,626 And he can't grow Any more hair there now. 184 00:08:12,660 --> 00:08:16,764 That woman killed Every follicle. 185 00:08:16,797 --> 00:08:18,832 Hi, mr. Lawson. Hi, pa. 186 00:08:18,866 --> 00:08:21,001 Oh, hi, ope. Hello there, opie. 187 00:08:21,034 --> 00:08:22,302 You want a haircut, too? 188 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:24,137 No, mr. Lawson. 189 00:08:24,171 --> 00:08:25,606 Oh. Shave? 190 00:08:25,639 --> 00:08:27,675 [ laughs ] 191 00:08:27,708 --> 00:08:28,876 No. 192 00:08:28,909 --> 00:08:32,012 I would like to apply For a job. 193 00:08:32,045 --> 00:08:33,914 A job? You hear that, andy? 194 00:08:33,947 --> 00:08:35,883 Boy's out looking For a job. 195 00:08:35,916 --> 00:08:39,219 Well, opie, I didn't mean you Had to go out and find a job. 196 00:08:39,252 --> 00:08:40,854 I want to, pa. 197 00:08:40,888 --> 00:08:42,956 I broke my bike and I want To pay for having it fixed. 198 00:08:42,990 --> 00:08:44,892 Well, don't you think You're a little young 199 00:08:44,925 --> 00:08:46,594 To get a regular job? 200 00:08:46,627 --> 00:08:48,896 It would just be for a little While after school. 201 00:08:48,929 --> 00:08:50,163 What's happened? 202 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,332 Oh, opie broke his bike. 203 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:55,936 Broke his bike?! Oh, that's bad. 204 00:08:55,969 --> 00:08:59,206 Well, now, see, he's trying To earn a little extra money 205 00:08:59,239 --> 00:09:01,241 So he can pay To have it fixed. 206 00:09:01,274 --> 00:09:02,843 Oh, well, that's good. 207 00:09:02,876 --> 00:09:04,812 I'm proud of you. 208 00:09:04,845 --> 00:09:07,214 Gee, ope. I don't know If I approve of all this. 209 00:09:07,247 --> 00:09:08,616 Please, pa? 210 00:09:08,649 --> 00:09:10,884 It might be a good idea. 211 00:09:10,918 --> 00:09:13,286 Well...I don't know. 212 00:09:13,320 --> 00:09:17,324 But if you're bound to do it, I guess for a little while. 213 00:09:17,357 --> 00:09:19,292 Gee, thanks, pa. 214 00:09:19,326 --> 00:09:21,094 Yeah, thanks! 215 00:09:21,128 --> 00:09:24,598 Anybody'd Give that boy a job. 216 00:09:24,632 --> 00:09:25,733 Do you have a job for me? 217 00:09:25,766 --> 00:09:28,702 No. 218 00:09:28,736 --> 00:09:30,904 That's okay. Bye, pa. Bye, mr. Lawson. 219 00:09:30,938 --> 00:09:32,873 Any time I can be of help to you. 220 00:09:32,906 --> 00:09:35,142 Oh, that's a nice boy. 221 00:09:35,175 --> 00:09:36,777 Yes, he is. 222 00:09:48,288 --> 00:09:50,323 Good afternoon, Miss taylor. 223 00:09:50,357 --> 00:09:53,126 Good afternoon, mr. Doakes. It's a nice day, isn't it? 224 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:55,663 It's always a nice day When you visit my store. 225 00:09:55,696 --> 00:09:57,064 What can I do for you? 226 00:09:57,097 --> 00:09:59,633 Why, thank you. I was just looking at this sign. 227 00:09:59,667 --> 00:10:02,636 Oh, yeah, I need some help. Business is booming. 228 00:10:02,670 --> 00:10:04,371 Good. Is it very hard work? 229 00:10:04,404 --> 00:10:07,107 Well, it's nothing you'd want, Miss taylor. 230 00:10:07,140 --> 00:10:09,777 [ both laugh ] No, it's for opie. 231 00:10:09,810 --> 00:10:11,745 You know, He's looking for a job. 232 00:10:11,779 --> 00:10:13,781 Oh, well, afternoons And saturdays. 233 00:10:13,814 --> 00:10:14,882 Pays 75 cents an hour. 234 00:10:14,915 --> 00:10:16,349 Oh, good. 235 00:10:16,383 --> 00:10:18,852 Well, I'll tell him to stop in And see you, then. 236 00:10:18,886 --> 00:10:20,988 Bye. Bye. 237 00:10:25,392 --> 00:10:27,027 Hi, sport. 238 00:10:27,060 --> 00:10:29,129 Hi, pa. 239 00:10:29,162 --> 00:10:31,799 How you cuttin'? 240 00:10:31,832 --> 00:10:33,400 Pa? Hmm? 241 00:10:33,433 --> 00:10:35,368 Are we having One of those depressions? 242 00:10:35,402 --> 00:10:37,871 Not that I know of. Things a little tough? 243 00:10:37,905 --> 00:10:39,773 I went to eight Different places. 244 00:10:39,807 --> 00:10:41,108 Eight, huh? 245 00:10:41,141 --> 00:10:42,910 I don't know how kids are Supposed to learn 246 00:10:42,943 --> 00:10:44,845 The value of money If nobody'll give them a job. 247 00:10:44,878 --> 00:10:47,180 Well, you just keep trying, I guess. 248 00:10:48,849 --> 00:10:50,751 Hi. Well, hello. 249 00:10:50,784 --> 00:10:53,153 Now, if you two are sitting There waiting for dinner, 250 00:10:53,186 --> 00:10:54,354 It'll be about an hour. 251 00:10:54,387 --> 00:10:55,889 No, no, we was Just sitting here 252 00:10:55,923 --> 00:10:57,390 Talking about the trials And tribulations 253 00:10:57,424 --> 00:10:58,759 Of the business world. 254 00:10:58,792 --> 00:11:00,127 Oh? Oh. 255 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:03,430 Opie, are you still determined To get that job? 256 00:11:03,463 --> 00:11:04,932 Yeah, if I can. 257 00:11:04,965 --> 00:11:06,099 "Yes, ma'am," if I can. 258 00:11:06,133 --> 00:11:07,868 Yes, ma'am, if I can. 259 00:11:07,901 --> 00:11:09,903 Now, not that I approve of all this, 260 00:11:09,937 --> 00:11:11,972 But I think I really should tell you. 261 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:14,407 Mr. Doakes is looking for a boy To work in his store. 262 00:11:14,441 --> 00:11:16,076 Well! He is? 263 00:11:16,109 --> 00:11:18,145 I hope he didn't give the job To somebody else already. 264 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:20,247 Oh, I don't expect so. I expect he's closed by now. 265 00:11:20,280 --> 00:11:21,949 I tell you what -- 266 00:11:21,982 --> 00:11:23,450 You can get down there First thing in the morning. 267 00:11:23,483 --> 00:11:25,252 It being saturday, Maybe you can go right to work. 268 00:11:25,285 --> 00:11:27,788 I'm going to get That job, pa. 269 00:11:33,060 --> 00:11:35,228 Hi, mr. Dobson. 270 00:11:58,251 --> 00:12:00,120 I want a job, Mr. Doakes! 271 00:12:00,153 --> 00:12:01,889 Hey, what's Going on here?! 272 00:12:01,922 --> 00:12:04,124 Just a minute, now. Here, wait a minute. 273 00:12:04,157 --> 00:12:06,493 Catch your breath here. Calm down, boys. 274 00:12:06,526 --> 00:12:08,796 You don't even know What the job is yet. 275 00:12:08,829 --> 00:12:10,330 I don't care. I'll take it. Me too. 276 00:12:10,363 --> 00:12:13,433 Well, two candidates For the same job. 277 00:12:13,466 --> 00:12:15,903 And you both look Like you'd fit the bill. 278 00:12:15,936 --> 00:12:17,871 It's for after school And saturdays... 279 00:12:17,905 --> 00:12:19,439 I'll take it! I was here first! 280 00:12:19,472 --> 00:12:21,274 Wait a minute. Just a minute, boys. 281 00:12:21,308 --> 00:12:23,410 It means another thing -- 282 00:12:23,443 --> 00:12:26,346 You're going to have to forget About baseball for a while, too. 283 00:12:26,379 --> 00:12:28,115 That's okay. Who cares? 284 00:12:28,148 --> 00:12:31,952 Well, opie, and... Son, I don't Believe I know your name. 285 00:12:31,985 --> 00:12:34,021 Billy. Billy crenshaw. 286 00:12:34,054 --> 00:12:35,856 All right. Come on. 287 00:12:35,889 --> 00:12:38,025 Let's go inside And talk it over. 288 00:12:38,058 --> 00:12:39,526 Yes, sir!Yes, sir! 289 00:12:39,559 --> 00:12:43,864 Well, looks like I've got A decision to make here. 290 00:12:43,897 --> 00:12:46,199 Now, opie Knows the area. 291 00:12:46,233 --> 00:12:48,001 Yes, sir. 292 00:12:48,035 --> 00:12:50,437 But you both got here About the same time. 293 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:52,339 So, I tell you What I'm gonna do. 294 00:12:52,372 --> 00:12:53,941 Now, today's saturday. 295 00:12:53,974 --> 00:12:57,277 Starting today, You both go to work here -- 296 00:12:57,310 --> 00:13:00,948 For one week, And at the end of that time, 297 00:13:00,981 --> 00:13:03,383 Whoever does the best job Gets it permanent. 298 00:13:03,416 --> 00:13:04,417 Okay? 299 00:13:04,451 --> 00:13:05,585 Okay.Okay. 300 00:13:05,618 --> 00:13:07,420 All right, Let's get started. 301 00:13:07,454 --> 00:13:08,856 Now, the first thing, 302 00:13:08,889 --> 00:13:11,024 Stack up them cans there Nice and neat. 303 00:13:11,058 --> 00:13:14,461 Go on, get to work. And may the best man win. 304 00:13:32,212 --> 00:13:33,480 How you doing? 305 00:13:33,513 --> 00:13:35,315 Oh, hi, andy. 306 00:13:35,348 --> 00:13:37,317 Hey, I got your boy Working in here. 307 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:39,352 Yeah, I know. He's thrilled to death. 308 00:13:39,386 --> 00:13:41,221 Well, I'll tell you, He's a wonder. 309 00:13:41,254 --> 00:13:43,957 If his feet aren't burning After all those deliveries, 310 00:13:43,991 --> 00:13:45,025 I don't know why not. 311 00:13:45,058 --> 00:13:46,293 He's a runner, all right. 312 00:13:46,326 --> 00:13:48,228 Yeah, the other boy's No slouch, either. 313 00:13:48,261 --> 00:13:49,963 Well, that's good. That's good. 314 00:13:49,997 --> 00:13:52,465 Well, like they say, May the best man win. 315 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,067 [ laughs ] 316 00:13:54,101 --> 00:13:57,504 Well, that's what I told them. May the best man win. 317 00:13:57,537 --> 00:13:59,139 See what I told you? 318 00:13:59,172 --> 00:14:01,641 Just like a couple Of firehorses. 319 00:14:01,674 --> 00:14:02,976 Yeah. 320 00:14:03,010 --> 00:14:04,277 Well, I better get to work. 321 00:14:04,311 --> 00:14:05,312 Yeah, I'll see you. 322 00:14:05,345 --> 00:14:07,147 All right, andy. 323 00:14:07,180 --> 00:14:09,516 Hey, andy. Oh, hey, goober. 324 00:14:11,084 --> 00:14:12,552 I just finished Changing a tire. 325 00:14:12,585 --> 00:14:14,121 Good. 326 00:14:14,154 --> 00:14:16,123 You know, working In the automotive field 327 00:14:16,156 --> 00:14:17,457 Sure makes A feller hungry. 328 00:14:17,490 --> 00:14:18,892 Yeah, I expect. 329 00:14:18,926 --> 00:14:20,160 You want one? No. 330 00:14:20,193 --> 00:14:22,262 I'll treat. Won't cost you nothing. 331 00:14:22,295 --> 00:14:23,363 No, no thanks. 332 00:14:23,396 --> 00:14:24,932 I hear opie's working. 333 00:14:24,965 --> 00:14:26,366 Well, this week, anyway. 334 00:14:26,399 --> 00:14:28,501 He's competing with another boy For a job in here. 335 00:14:28,535 --> 00:14:30,170 So, here, huh? 336 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:32,906 Put this apple on my bill, Will you, mr. Doakes? 337 00:14:34,574 --> 00:14:37,377 You know, it was me that taught Opie how to apply for a job. 338 00:14:37,410 --> 00:14:39,179 Yeah, he said He'd been over there. 339 00:14:39,212 --> 00:14:43,150 Showed him how to tuck his Shirttail in, jut out his jaw. 340 00:14:43,183 --> 00:14:45,485 That's me that taught him All them things. 341 00:14:45,518 --> 00:14:46,987 Must have worked. 342 00:14:47,020 --> 00:14:49,122 How much does he make? 343 00:14:50,323 --> 00:14:52,659 Well, 75 cents an hour. 344 00:14:52,692 --> 00:14:55,195 Well, that's all right For a kid to start. 345 00:14:55,228 --> 00:14:56,663 Maybe someday He'll make 346 00:14:56,696 --> 00:14:59,032 A dollar and quarter an hour Like me. 347 00:14:59,066 --> 00:15:01,568 Yeah, that would be nice. 348 00:15:01,601 --> 00:15:04,204 Of course, he's got to get The job permanent first, 349 00:15:04,237 --> 00:15:05,672 And from what I hear, 350 00:15:05,705 --> 00:15:09,042 It's going to be quite a tussle Between those two boys. 351 00:15:50,183 --> 00:15:54,054 I can't ever recall seeing Anything like this, andy -- 352 00:15:54,087 --> 00:15:55,622 Opie And that other boy. 353 00:15:55,655 --> 00:15:58,058 And I understand the grocery Business really picked up. 354 00:15:58,091 --> 00:16:00,560 People are ordering food Just to see the races. 355 00:16:00,593 --> 00:16:02,729 Well, opie really wants That job. 356 00:16:02,762 --> 00:16:06,066 And opie will get it, too. You can be sure of that. 357 00:16:06,099 --> 00:16:07,434 Well, I don't know. 358 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:09,336 From what I hear, That other kid's no slouch. 359 00:16:09,369 --> 00:16:11,504 Oh, he's all right, But my money's on ope. 360 00:16:11,538 --> 00:16:12,439 Mine, too. 361 00:16:12,472 --> 00:16:14,107 Oh -- I don't gamble. 362 00:16:14,141 --> 00:16:16,376 That was Just an expression. 363 00:16:16,409 --> 00:16:18,611 Well... 364 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:22,249 The important thing isn't Whether opie gets the job. 365 00:16:22,282 --> 00:16:23,650 Hey, look, Here they come. 366 00:16:26,086 --> 00:16:28,521 There they go. 367 00:16:28,555 --> 00:16:30,457 Cut him off At the corner, ope! 368 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:31,558 Take the shortcut! 369 00:16:31,591 --> 00:16:33,393 I'm surprised At both of you. 370 00:16:33,426 --> 00:16:34,794 I'm trying to tell you, 371 00:16:34,827 --> 00:16:37,130 The important thing isn't Whether opie gets the job. 372 00:16:37,164 --> 00:16:38,531 That isn't important At all. 373 00:16:38,565 --> 00:16:41,534 The fact that he's learning The value of money 374 00:16:41,568 --> 00:16:45,072 And the responsibilities Of a job -- that's important. 375 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:49,809 Come on, opie. Go get him. 376 00:16:49,842 --> 00:16:51,778 [ humming ] 377 00:16:51,811 --> 00:16:54,081 It's 6:00. 378 00:16:55,548 --> 00:16:58,251 Well, he'll be here When he's finished. 379 00:16:58,285 --> 00:17:01,221 Well, you've certainly Changed your tune. 380 00:17:01,254 --> 00:17:03,656 Well, aunt bee, The boy's working. 381 00:17:03,690 --> 00:17:05,292 Well, I just hope 382 00:17:05,325 --> 00:17:07,194 You're not making too much Of this work, andy. 383 00:17:07,227 --> 00:17:08,695 It may be a strain For him. 384 00:17:08,728 --> 00:17:10,763 He knows how much You want him to win. 385 00:17:10,797 --> 00:17:12,465 According to early returns, 386 00:17:12,499 --> 00:17:15,335 There doesn't seem to be too Much doubt about his winning. 387 00:17:15,368 --> 00:17:17,704 Well, mr. Doakes Hasn't made up his mind. 388 00:17:17,737 --> 00:17:20,273 Well, floyd and goober been Watching the contest. 389 00:17:20,307 --> 00:17:21,741 They say Opie's a sure thing. 390 00:17:21,774 --> 00:17:23,710 Oh, those two. 391 00:17:23,743 --> 00:17:27,114 Yesterday, opie made three more Deliveries than the other boy. 392 00:17:27,147 --> 00:17:30,117 I just I hope we're not all in For a letdown, that's all. 393 00:17:30,150 --> 00:17:32,485 Oh, you worry too much. 394 00:17:32,519 --> 00:17:37,457 Loaf of bread, one pound Of butter, paper nap-- 395 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:40,227 [ coughing ] Excuse me, mrs. Peters. 396 00:17:40,260 --> 00:17:42,162 Opie, billy, That's enough. 397 00:17:42,195 --> 00:17:44,497 You're getting The place too clean. 398 00:17:44,531 --> 00:17:46,833 And what else now, Mrs. Peters? 399 00:17:46,866 --> 00:17:48,535 Why, sure We can deliver it. 400 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:50,637 Is 30 seconds Soon enough? 401 00:17:50,670 --> 00:17:51,838 [ chuckles ] 402 00:17:51,871 --> 00:17:54,241 All right, good-bye. Thank you. 403 00:17:54,274 --> 00:17:56,209 I can take that order To mrs. Peters. 404 00:17:56,243 --> 00:17:57,810 I know where she lives. So do I. 405 00:17:57,844 --> 00:17:58,811 I don't care! 406 00:17:58,845 --> 00:18:00,280 Boys, boys, boys! 407 00:18:00,313 --> 00:18:02,349 Wait a minute. Now, boys. That's enough. 408 00:18:02,382 --> 00:18:03,816 I just can't take it. 409 00:18:03,850 --> 00:18:05,785 I'll tell you, just watching You fellas this week 410 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:07,354 Has wore me To a frazzle. 411 00:18:07,387 --> 00:18:09,322 Want me to bring you A chair? Anything? 412 00:18:09,356 --> 00:18:10,857 No, no, no, no, I don't want anything. 413 00:18:10,890 --> 00:18:12,525 Nothing, boys. 414 00:18:12,559 --> 00:18:15,328 You know, I told you I'd tell you friday who won, 415 00:18:15,362 --> 00:18:17,297 But I've decided To do it today. 416 00:18:17,330 --> 00:18:19,432 Now, before I tell you Who I picked, 417 00:18:19,466 --> 00:18:22,335 I do want you to know It was a pretty close decision. 418 00:18:22,369 --> 00:18:23,703 Pretty close. 419 00:18:23,736 --> 00:18:27,374 Billy, you're a fine boy. You're a real go-getter. 420 00:18:27,407 --> 00:18:28,675 But I picked opie. 421 00:18:28,708 --> 00:18:30,577 Opie, the job's yours. 422 00:18:30,610 --> 00:18:33,280 Gee! Gee, mr. Doakes, thanks! 423 00:18:33,313 --> 00:18:34,714 I'll work harder than ever. 424 00:18:34,747 --> 00:18:36,383 I know you will, son. 425 00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:38,718 Billy, I'm sorry. It was awful close. 426 00:18:38,751 --> 00:18:40,453 That's okay. 427 00:18:40,487 --> 00:18:42,789 Now, you finish out the day And come back tomorrow. 428 00:18:42,822 --> 00:18:44,724 That way you'll get A full week's pay. 429 00:18:44,757 --> 00:18:46,526 Okay, I'll be here. 430 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:49,396 Me too. 431 00:18:49,429 --> 00:18:51,198 Now, get to work. 432 00:18:51,231 --> 00:18:52,632 Slow! 433 00:18:57,970 --> 00:19:00,440 Well, hello, there, Floyd, goober. 434 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:02,309 Oh, hello, andy. Want a mint? 435 00:19:02,342 --> 00:19:03,876 Oh, yeah. 436 00:19:03,910 --> 00:19:05,178 [ sniffs ] 437 00:19:05,212 --> 00:19:06,813 Wintergreen. 438 00:19:08,748 --> 00:19:10,650 Well, opie Got the job. 439 00:19:10,683 --> 00:19:11,851 No! He did? 440 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:13,486 Yep. Got the news last night. 441 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:15,388 Well, I'll eat a mint To that. 442 00:19:15,422 --> 00:19:17,757 You must be proud of him, Andy, real proud. 443 00:19:17,790 --> 00:19:20,827 Well, I don't want to stand here And brag on my own son, 444 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:22,262 But he is something. 445 00:19:22,295 --> 00:19:24,231 He was determined To get that job, 446 00:19:24,264 --> 00:19:25,965 He worked at it, And he got it. 447 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:28,601 I bet he's going to be an Important man when he grows up. 448 00:19:28,635 --> 00:19:29,902 Yeah, a doctor Or a lawyer. 449 00:19:29,936 --> 00:19:31,704 Or a civil service Worker. 450 00:19:31,738 --> 00:19:34,674 Well, I don't know, But I've got a feeling 451 00:19:34,707 --> 00:19:37,744 That he can do anything He sets his mind to. 452 00:19:37,777 --> 00:19:39,212 Opie: hi, pa. 453 00:19:39,246 --> 00:19:40,347 Hi, ope. 454 00:19:41,714 --> 00:19:42,882 Look at him go. 455 00:19:42,915 --> 00:19:44,717 He's a runnin' rascal, Isn't he? 456 00:19:49,389 --> 00:19:52,359 Boy, did I just see something At the sporting goods store -- 457 00:19:52,392 --> 00:19:54,494 A red and white bike With two headlights 458 00:19:54,527 --> 00:19:56,296 And foxtails On the handlebars. 459 00:19:56,329 --> 00:19:58,531 Mm. That must be expensive. 460 00:19:58,565 --> 00:20:00,733 Yeah, but I think I'll be able to buy it 461 00:20:00,767 --> 00:20:01,934 In a couple of months. 462 00:20:01,968 --> 00:20:03,736 Oh. 463 00:20:03,770 --> 00:20:04,871 What were you Gonna buy? 464 00:20:04,904 --> 00:20:05,938 What? 465 00:20:05,972 --> 00:20:07,240 I mean, If you got the job, 466 00:20:07,274 --> 00:20:08,408 What were you Gonna save for? 467 00:20:08,441 --> 00:20:10,443 I wasn't gonna save For anything. 468 00:20:10,477 --> 00:20:12,245 You mean there isn't anything You want? 469 00:20:12,279 --> 00:20:16,449 Well, my dad's been a little Sick, and they have some bills. 470 00:20:16,483 --> 00:20:18,918 You mean, You have to pay them? 471 00:20:18,951 --> 00:20:21,888 Well, all of us Is supposed to help. 472 00:20:26,426 --> 00:20:27,994 Billy, would you go down To the cellar 473 00:20:28,027 --> 00:20:29,762 And bring up Some more empty cartons? 474 00:20:29,796 --> 00:20:31,431 Sure, mr. Doakes. 475 00:20:35,368 --> 00:20:36,769 Mr. Doakes? 476 00:20:36,803 --> 00:20:38,305 Yeah, what is it, Opie? 477 00:20:38,338 --> 00:20:41,641 Could I have The rest of the day off? 478 00:20:41,674 --> 00:20:45,978 There's a baseball game, And, well, I want to play. 479 00:20:46,012 --> 00:20:47,914 Maybe he'll be A astronaut. 480 00:20:47,947 --> 00:20:50,883 Yeah, that's getting to be A big field. 481 00:20:50,917 --> 00:20:53,453 Maybe he'll be An international financier. 482 00:20:53,486 --> 00:20:56,523 [ laughter ] 483 00:20:56,556 --> 00:20:58,525 You know What I'm getting to be? 484 00:20:58,558 --> 00:21:01,328 I'm getting to be One of those bragging fathers. 485 00:21:01,361 --> 00:21:03,496 I'm just going to have to Watch myself. 486 00:21:03,530 --> 00:21:05,064 Hey, look out, andy. Hmm? 487 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:06,933 Oh! Oh, excuse me! I'm sorry. 488 00:21:06,966 --> 00:21:08,968 I was just running. Are you all right? 489 00:21:09,001 --> 00:21:10,069 Oh, yeah. Sure. Sure. 490 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:11,671 I got it! I got the job! 491 00:21:11,704 --> 00:21:13,806 The other kid had it, But he got fired. 492 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:14,941 Fired? Yeah. 493 00:21:14,974 --> 00:21:16,476 He wanted to play Baseball. 494 00:21:16,509 --> 00:21:18,411 I got to get home And tell my pa! 495 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:21,348 Goober: Well, that's how it goes. 496 00:21:21,381 --> 00:21:23,516 Floyd: Yeah, sure does. 497 00:21:23,550 --> 00:21:24,851 Probably wasn't much of a job, No way. 498 00:21:24,884 --> 00:21:27,554 Yeah, who wants to work In a grocery store? 499 00:21:27,587 --> 00:21:29,556 All Those fruit flies. 500 00:21:29,589 --> 00:21:31,691 From what I hear About astronauts, 501 00:21:31,724 --> 00:21:33,860 It's not all It's cracked up to be. 502 00:21:35,695 --> 00:21:37,630 I'll see you. 503 00:21:47,039 --> 00:21:49,108 Home kind of early, Aren't you? 504 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:50,577 Yeah, I guess so. 505 00:21:55,682 --> 00:21:57,850 How was work today? 506 00:21:59,386 --> 00:22:01,788 There's something I got to tell you, pa. 507 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:02,955 I'm listening. 508 00:22:02,989 --> 00:22:04,824 I'm not working There anymore. 509 00:22:04,857 --> 00:22:06,426 That's what I heard. 510 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:07,760 Huh? 511 00:22:07,794 --> 00:22:09,762 I don't know what to think Of you, you know that? 512 00:22:09,796 --> 00:22:11,831 I wouldn't feel so bad If you hadn't gotten the job 513 00:22:11,864 --> 00:22:13,400 To start with, But you got fired. 514 00:22:13,433 --> 00:22:14,901 I was never fired In my life. 515 00:22:14,934 --> 00:22:16,403 And on top Of everything else, 516 00:22:16,436 --> 00:22:17,937 I had to make a fool Out of myself 517 00:22:17,970 --> 00:22:20,707 Bragging on you in front of Floyd and goober and everybody. 518 00:22:20,740 --> 00:22:22,409 I had to get fired, pa, Bec-- 519 00:22:22,442 --> 00:22:23,743 You had to get fired? 520 00:22:23,776 --> 00:22:25,412 You had to get fired So you could play baseball? 521 00:22:25,445 --> 00:22:26,779 What are you doing here, Anyway? 522 00:22:26,813 --> 00:22:27,847 Was the game called off? 523 00:22:27,880 --> 00:22:28,848 There was no game. 524 00:22:28,881 --> 00:22:30,750 There was no game? 525 00:22:30,783 --> 00:22:32,585 I just made that up. 526 00:22:32,619 --> 00:22:34,053 What are you talking about? 527 00:22:34,086 --> 00:22:38,725 I didn't mean to tell A lie, pa, but I had to. 528 00:22:38,758 --> 00:22:40,159 Opie, I don't believe I know 529 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:42,695 What you're talking about At all. 530 00:22:42,729 --> 00:22:45,131 You sound like you meant To get yourself fired. 531 00:22:45,164 --> 00:22:47,600 Now, I want you to tell me Why you got fired, 532 00:22:47,634 --> 00:22:49,769 And I want you To tell me the truth. 533 00:22:49,802 --> 00:22:53,973 [ tearfully ] Well, you see, This other boy, billy... 534 00:22:54,006 --> 00:22:55,575 Yes? 535 00:22:55,608 --> 00:22:58,678 Well, he wanted the job To pay some bills. 536 00:22:58,711 --> 00:23:00,780 His pa's been sick. 537 00:23:00,813 --> 00:23:05,384 Well... They've got some bills. 538 00:23:11,123 --> 00:23:12,925 [ sighs ] 539 00:23:12,959 --> 00:23:14,994 I'm sorry. 540 00:23:15,027 --> 00:23:16,896 It's okay. 541 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:25,805 You know, when I was bragging On you to floyd and goober... 542 00:23:25,838 --> 00:23:30,777 I told them how proud I was To have a boy like you. 543 00:23:34,113 --> 00:23:37,517 But that's not quite true. 544 00:23:37,550 --> 00:23:39,852 You're a man. 545 00:23:49,762 --> 00:23:51,063 Hi, ope. 546 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:52,465 Hi, pa. 547 00:23:52,499 --> 00:23:54,033 No luck, huh? 548 00:23:54,066 --> 00:23:56,168 Sure is hard To find work these days. 549 00:23:56,202 --> 00:23:58,137 Hmm. Did you try the paper? 550 00:23:58,170 --> 00:24:00,740 There's never anything In it for me, pa. 551 00:24:00,773 --> 00:24:02,809 Well, It can't hurt to look. 552 00:24:05,612 --> 00:24:08,047 Hey, pa, listen to this. The first one. 553 00:24:08,080 --> 00:24:10,249 "Wanted -- 11-year-old boy 554 00:24:10,282 --> 00:24:14,253 For part-time work after school And saturdays. 555 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:19,826 Must be bright, ambitious, And have a broken bicycle. 556 00:24:19,859 --> 00:24:23,129 Call sheriff taylor." 557 00:24:23,162 --> 00:24:24,797 Gee, thanks, pa. 558 00:24:24,831 --> 00:24:27,800 Well, if you want it, The job's yours. 559 00:24:31,704 --> 00:24:34,807 [ whistling sprightly tune ]