Howard's New Life: The Andy Griffith Show (TV Episode)

• Genre: Comedy
• Movie Type: Domestic Comedy, Sitcom
• Themes: Small-Town Life
• Director: Lee Philips
• Main Cast: Jack Dodson, Paul Hartman
• Release Year: 1967
• Country: US
• Run Time: 30 minutes

Plot

Fed up with his humdrum existence, Howard Sprague decides to kick over the traces and leave Mayberry for good. He heads to the Caribbean, where he has elected to become a carefree beachcomber. Before long, however, Howard realizes that a life without responsibilities can have its disadvantages-and besides, he misses his old friends. Featured in the supporting cast are Harry Dean Stanton and Calypso singer Sir Lancelot. Originally networkcast on December 18, 1967, "Howard's New Life" was written by Dick Bensfield and Perry Grant. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide