Goober Pyle
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Goober Pyle is a fictional character in the American TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show and its sequel series Mayberry RFD. He was played by George Lindsey. Lindsey first read for the part of Gomer Pyle, Goober's cousin, which went to actor-singer Jim Nabors. The two actors had similar backgrounds; Lindsey was from Jasper, Alabama, while Nabors was from Sylacauga, Alabama.
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Portrayed by | George Lindsey |
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Nickname | Goob |
Occupation | Auto mechanic |
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The character was once introduced by Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) as Goober Beasley,[1] but he was referred to as Goober Pyle for most of his time on the show. Lindsey wrote a book, Goober in a Nutshell, about his experience playing Goober.[2]