Howard Sprague
Fictional Character on the Andy Griffith Show / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard Sprague is a fictional character on the CBS television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D.. He was played by Jack Dodson from 1966-71.[1]: 147
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The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. character | |
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Portrayed by | Jack Dodson |
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Full name | Howard Sprague |
Occupation | County Clerk |
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Religion | Christian |
Nationality | American |
He was characterized by his milquetoast demeanor, moustache, bow ties, and a penchant for philosophy and culture. Howard was a repressed Mother's boy who lived with his overbearing and manipulative mother, played by Mabel Albertson.[2][1]: 95,147 He appeared as the county clerk during the later color episodes of The Andy Griffith Show (and continued onto Mayberry R.F.D.).
While Jack Dodson made an earlier appearance as an insurance agent named Ed Jenkins,[3] he first appeared as Howard in the sixth season.[2] This was not unusual. Other show regulars were first introduced with different names: Hope Summers, who played Clara Edwards, first appeared as Bertha Johnson; Goober Pyle was first called Goober Beasley; and Arlene Golonka, who played Millie Swanson, was introduced as Millie Hutchins.