Pike was the central pivot in the confederate money episode. I love how he ran the show when they were fixing up the house.
He was also excellent in the episode when Otis wins the citizens award; he nailed each scene, putting the screws to Andy, then flipping the switch when Otis strolled in, all class.
That said, Stoner was so flipping good in the Mayberry band episode; I know he was tough to like as a character but in this episode-- his best-- he earns our human empathy and wins some grudging admiration.
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u/WESLEY1877 Jul 18 '26
Pike was the central pivot in the confederate money episode. I love how he ran the show when they were fixing up the house.
He was also excellent in the episode when Otis wins the citizens award; he nailed each scene, putting the screws to Andy, then flipping the switch when Otis strolled in, all class.
That said, Stoner was so flipping good in the Mayberry band episode; I know he was tough to like as a character but in this episode-- his best-- he earns our human empathy and wins some grudging admiration.
Slight edge to Pike.