Ernest T. Bass a perfect foil for Barney Fife , when they interact they crack me up so bad my sides hurt . It's a shame he only appeared in 5 episodes . ❤😂
@@barbaramilone2800 I think gomer was only on for a year, and he became so popular, it's sad that they have the spin-offs that really detract from the show, too bad don knots left for contractual reasons. They should have continued to expand the community with new actors it should have been ongoing they could have even evolved from rural country to city, when Timmy grew up and went to the city, why didn't Lassie move to the city, they didn't have to do the rural Purge they could have done the shift to the city.
You got you got that right there ain't no shows on like they used to be it's all gor and blood and it just makes me ill to watch TV I live out in the country and I watch CZcams an d the Pluto Pluto has every know it's Tubi TV and it's free you getting on the Internet
Even now in this day & age, I’d much rather watch the Andy Griffith Show than most if not all the junk that’s on tv today!!! Some time back after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, my had to take a new job on the other side of country & when I moved out there with him we didn’t have cable to watch. So we went to a Cracker Barrel for dinner once & wound up buying several episodes of the Andy Griffith show as well as the Beverly Hillbillies! We watch these over & over!!!
I love how even though he was such a fan favorite, the writers knew he should only be used sparingly so he wouldn't overstay his welcome and become an annoyance like scrappy.
My favorite character. I love the episode where Earnest T. Is at the Darlings, trying to court Darlene. Banjos, guitars, playing furiously, rocks flying through the windows, men singing In perfect pitch, snoring, and a crazy wedding! This show was one of the best.
Let me be your salty dawg or I' won't be yur man at all. Honey let me be yur salty DAWG 🎵. That was straight up country blue grass music by the Darlings 🏺
I could watch Ernest T. Bass 100 times a day and it STILL wouldn't get old! Always laughing so hard I thought that I would tear up or fall flat on my ass from laughing so hard. I can't help but love him! Throwing rocks, and that episode with Mrs. Wiley and his sweetheart Romina and anothet hilarious one was "The Education of Ernest T. Bass". I loved EVERY episode that he was in! He plays his part "the nut" very well! I love him and I think that I even have a crush on him because I just think he's so sweet! Too bad he's already gone because I love Ernest T. Bass!!💕💚⚘⚘💟😇
Howard Morris was a comedic genus! How he came up with such a character, the world will never know! Lol! A true original, one of a kind character that will keep us all laughing forever! Thank you Mr Morris, for Ernest T Bass! I can't stop laughing whenever I watch him doing Ernest T!
It was always a special treat when Ernest appeared on the set.He was such a character and outrageously entertaining with the dialog that he could convey.He certainly put a lot into only 5 episodes,all of them so memorable.
Ernest T Bass had my whole family cracking up. He was hilarious. He really played that part ,so well, even the kids in the background couldn't stop laughing.
Mr. Howard Morris aka Ernest T Bass was a delightful part of my childhood memories. Don't you wish the good people could live forever. Oh yea, they do. See you in Heaven dear Ernest T.
Brilliant actor 👍love the way adds 😂😂😂 boy could he serenade by rapping, way ahead of his time 👍👍👍 love his cute laugh 🤣 best rock thrower 😁 awesome dance moves Ernest T. 😂 Thanks for the laughs Howard Morris 💚 Rest In Peace 🙏
With the exuberance of a child, and a mind to match, Earnest T. Bass was the perpetual 'problem' that couldn't be solved. He was uncouth and unkempt, yet still lovable.
Andy Griffith showed that you don't have to be dirty or gross to be funny. I watched this when I was a kid but I also watched Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, The Marx brothers and those went back to the 1920's and 1930's and are still as funny as anything ever made. Each generation has great talent, each generation also puts out a bunch of crap. Don't worry about how old it is, just watch and see if it is funny!
That Earnest T. Bass was the funniest man I ever seen. Hard to believe he was just in 5 episodes. That's how good he was to make that much of an impression in just 5 episodes. I've seen these episode's more timesthan I can count and I still laugh. They all played off of one another so well.
Not only was this a memorable character on the show but Morris was really a force as a voice actor for many many cartoons during the sixties. His portrayal of this character was PURE comic genius. Additionally, anyone who grow-up watching Hanna Barbera cartoons will certainly remember the voice and its comedic inflections. Now you are able to place the face with such a great voice actor.
Ernest T was my favorite supporting character on AG show. The "How do you do Mrs. Wiley" is still a running joke in my family, when we have not seen each other for some time.
I love the serenade of Ernest T. Bass, it gets me everytime laughing 😄. The Andy Griffith show has so many characters that keeps me coming back for humor I can't get enough of.
@@janetmccoy2192 He directed several episodes of Andy Griffith Show among other accomplishments: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Morris#Directing_and_later_career
He directed most of the episodes he was in and several others. He also appeared as a TV repair man. On an episode where Andy and Helen have a day off and Barney keeps interrupting them
The funny thing is, that army recruiter, appears in more episodes than Bass does.( I don’t know his name) and he gets a full time roll on Gomer pile U.S.M.C as sergeant Slater . He played Sam the butcher on the Brady bunch!
May 29, 2021; La Verne, CA He was hilarious! I loved watching episodes with him in it. One of the funniest characters ever! Thanks for posting. Greetings from Southern California!
Ernest T. Bass was the best they should have had him on for so many more episodes!! The best!! I loved sis seranadin to Charlene Darling... quite a catchy little ditty!! He should have recorded it!
My grandmother died in 2004. My grandfather was living alone, but was healthy and able to keep house after her death. BUT I was worried that he might be lonesome for her. I would go by my grandfather's house to check on him after I got off work. I wanted to make sure he was ok (he was 91 yrs old then). My grandfather would ask me to stay for awhile and keep him company. We would eat dinner & spend time watching the National news at 5:30 (Dan Rather). I would stay a little longer to help keep my grandfather's mind off my grandmother. At 6:00 we would turn channel to TVLAND. The channel would show 2 episodes of "The Andy Griffin Show" every evening from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The first set that we watched (as I recall) had both the Darling family and Ernest T on the show. As many times as my grandfather remembered seeing that show through the years...those characters were new to him. I remember him turning to me laughing...(thank God) and he said that he didn't think anyone could be as funny as Barney Fife on the Andy Griffin show (until he saw Ernest T.) Thank you, Howard Morris, for helping my granddad through the grieving process. He lasted a whole year after my grandmother passed...and I know it was because of this show (and this character) that helped him make it!
For those that don't know, the character "Ernest P Worrel" was inspired by "Ernest T Bass" and if you don't know who that is you can look him up. The characters act and dress similarly but their are some differences that make them unique, the actor who played him was Jim Varney and he had his own line of Ernest movies so if you loved Ernest T Bass and want more of him, this may be a great substitute for more content. Both are legends
It speaks volumes about the character, writers and of course the actor himself that he was only in 5 episodes? Amazing. I watched him over 55 years ago and to this day I still have the memory of his character pop up in my mind periodically. The man definitely made an impression on this 6-year old going on 64.
Ernest T still cracks me up today. Love the episode where Barney comes into the room and Ernest T says I can t here your amminities. The only thing funnier than watching Ernest T is watching Barney, and Ernest T together.
I interviewed Howard Morris at NBC's Burbank Studios back around 1996 for a writer's magazine. He may have been the most enjoyable subject I ever interviewed, and if was hard to believe that, as memorable as Ernest T Bass was, he appeared in ONLY 5 episodes.
In real life Ernest T. Bass. Was a very intelligent person. He directed some episodes of Andy Griffith plus other programs. Had done some serious acting as well a comedy show with Carl Reiner. He was multi talented.
My favorite show of all time, I watch episodes over and over. I know almost every line of every episode. There were many Great characters created on this show n Ernest T Bass was just one of them. What a great legacy they left behind. May they always rest peacefully . They just don't make them like this anymore. Thank you for the upload, it was thoroughly enjoyed.
My husband and I named our male guinea pig Ernest T and our female Romina. We both love Ernest T!!! He was quite a handsome young man! R.I.P. Howard Morris Thank you for the laughs!
Howard Morris reprised his role of Ernest T Bass in Return to Mayberry. It certainly did bring back a lot of fond memories when he first appeared on The Andy Griffith Show. Rest In Peace forever. You will be missed but never forgotten. June 25, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
HE only did 5 episodes But in my mind he was a lead character unforgettable earnest T. bass one of the funniest actor's of the 1960's'.don't forget to catch his other work for the untouchables. He played a gangster.
I think his appearing - and rightfully so, as the "lead character" because he was outstanding, is why he was LED OUT of the series: Andy Griffith was known to be moody (even violent at times - throwing things, acting out) and he only got along with a few people. He was also likely to be VERY jealous of the attention Howard Morris got. He didn't like to share the scene - except for with Don Knotts: his lifetime best friend, and also one of only the two people he could tolerate on the show (they weren't afraid of him): - Aneta Corsaut (his many years lover) and knotts. - But again, Griffith would frequently pitch actors from the series when he felt they took attention away from him.
I agree, especially in the color episodes, you needed a character like Ernest T. Bass then. I loved the episode where he meets Malcohlm Merryweather and he wanted to fight him because he was an Englishman, I'd loved to have seen Ernest T. and Warren interact it would have been pretty funny I believe.
@@sportsygirl8 Ernest T. Bass referred to Malcolm as an Englishter. And yes Ernest T. and Warren together I would have never stopped laughing at those to idiots.
@@HB-pg9sc Yeah, that was so funny how he said Englishter, I'd imagine Howard Morris had to have been giggling after saying that and the way he said it too...lol. Same here! I wished that would have happened would have made for an episode or 2 with Warren in it much better. Warren was such an annoying idiot, whereas Ernest T. Bass was a little annoying, but at least he was actually funny.
He was brilliant in acting, writing, and directing. I wish he could’ve been my neighbor. “ People in glass houses, shouldn’t throw stones.” Ernest T. , the epitome of that quote…
I am SO glad I found this!! I love Ernest T. and Mr. Howard Morris. Howard Morris was good in every part I've seen him play. He could do most any character but Ernest T. Bass was hysterical and still funny after all these years. Thank you so much for posting this!!
@@taylorkendricks599 Didn't andy sing oh my darling with them. That may have had some influence or if not with them, maybe produced liked it and used the name for them.
Howard Morris was such a great actor. You would never know he was acting. Plain and simple he submerged himself into this part with every thread of his body.
Awesome! His portrayal of Ernest T Bass was pure comedic genius!! Good memories ❤️ The show Just holds up and Is STILL Soo funny and makes you feel happy 😊
They should have done a spin off for the Ernest T Bass character and gave him his own show! Just imagine how good that would have been. Either that or they should have made him a regular character on The Beverly Hillbillies!
Howard Morris was one of the funniest men on tv. He was talented. Deserved more tv time than the Andy Griffith show. Should have Ernest t Bass movies. And Red Skelton was another good one. Most of the good ones have left us. May you all rest in peace. Forever loved by millions.
Two of my favorite scenes . The first, being school. Counting with his feet Second is when he had gotten a uniform but still couldn't get a girl. He told Andy that he wrote her a love note and tied it to the prettiest rock and threw it through her window. When Andy asked what her reply was, Bass said she couldn't say nothin The rock hit her right here in the head. Ha!!!!!
@@dougmontgomery1868 If you watch the episode called "Mountain Wedding", you will hear Earnest T. brag about being "the best rock thrower in the county". Not sure what that has to do with hitler, but ok.
@@stephenlally6009 Rock throwing to damage property and intimidate people. No appeal there. What was the purpose of Kristallnacht? (Cf. the ending of _Blues Brothers)_
Too bad that Ernest T. was not in more episodes. What a funny, memorable character! I guess watching them for decades makes us feel he was in more shows than five episodes.
Each episode had something special that you couldn't forget. Aunt Bee, Gomer, Goober, the Darlings, and many more, they were characters that made the show genuine.
I have a rock from our place at the lake. On the rock it says "Ernest T. Bass". I kept it as a paper weight on my desk for years. Still have it. My favorite characters were Ernest T. Bass, Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap. When things were rough at work I would think of one of them and it would put a smile on my face. Made my day much better.
I've been watching the Andy Griffith show since I was a kid. No one ever made me laugh like Ernest T. Bass. I'm 71, and I'm still laughing.
I'm 67 and I am too. The Darlings were great and too 😂
I am too and he was so funny.
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Ernest T. Bass a perfect foil for Barney Fife , when they interact they crack me up so bad my sides hurt . It's a shame he only appeared in 5 episodes . ❤😂
Mr Morris was pure comic genius. The Andy Griffith show was truly a classic. You don't see this level of talent and creativity anymore.
I can't believe this guy was only on five episodes
@@barbaramilone2800 I think gomer was only on for a year, and he became so popular, it's sad that they have the spin-offs that really detract from the show, too bad don knots left for contractual reasons. They should have continued to expand the community with new actors it should have been ongoing they could have even evolved from rural country to city, when Timmy grew up and went to the city, why didn't Lassie move to the city, they didn't have to do the rural Purge they could have done the shift to the city.
Try Eureka or Murdoch Mysteries
Yes, & I so miss it & those days.
You got you got that right there ain't no shows on like they used to be it's all gor and blood and it just makes me ill to watch TV I live out in the country and I watch CZcams an d the Pluto Pluto has every know it's Tubi TV and it's free you getting on the Internet
Even now in this day & age, I’d much rather watch the Andy Griffith Show than most if not all the junk that’s on tv today!!! Some time back after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, my had to take a new job on the other side of country & when I moved out there with him we didn’t have cable to watch. So we went to a Cracker Barrel for dinner once & wound up buying several episodes of the Andy Griffith show as well as the Beverly Hillbillies! We watch these over & over!!!
Ernest T was one of the most memorable characters on the show, he was an awesome actor! 👍😁
Yes I agree Ernest T Bass was a great actor, hilarious 😁
Also did many voices for cartoons
I love how even though he was such a fan favorite, the writers knew he should only be used sparingly so he wouldn't overstay his welcome and become an annoyance like scrappy.
Don forget about Otis the town drunk.
Howard Morris, a native New Yorker, was a comic genius. He directed a number of the episodes, too.
Even with two commercials at the beginning of this video....I have to watch Ernest T. Bass! A LEGEND!!!
My favorite character. I love the episode where Earnest T. Is at the Darlings, trying to court Darlene. Banjos, guitars, playing furiously, rocks flying through the windows, men singing In perfect pitch, snoring, and a crazy wedding!
This show was one of the best.
Let me be your salty dawg or I' won't be yur man at all. Honey let me be yur salty DAWG 🎵.
That was straight up country blue grass music by the Darlings 🏺
There was no one like Ernest T. Bass. I loved that guy.
Earnest T and Otis Campbell were my favorites on the show! I still watch it just about every night.
Otis ! My man !!!
Ditto both favorite
Yes they were hilarious 😁 great actor
Correct me if I’m wrong, but those 2 never got any screen time together.
@@GeneralSirDouglasMcA you're right
I could watch Ernest T. Bass 100 times a day and it STILL wouldn't get old! Always laughing so hard I thought that I would tear up or fall flat on my ass from laughing so hard. I can't help but love him! Throwing rocks, and that episode with Mrs. Wiley and his sweetheart Romina and anothet hilarious one was "The Education of Ernest T. Bass". I loved EVERY episode that he was in! He plays his part "the nut" very well! I love him and I think that I even have a crush on him because I just think he's so sweet! Too bad he's already gone because I love Ernest T. Bass!!💕💚⚘⚘💟😇
Howard Morris was a comedic genus! How he came up with such a character, the world will never know! Lol! A true original, one of a kind character that will keep us all laughing forever! Thank you Mr Morris, for Ernest T Bass! I can't stop laughing whenever I watch him doing Ernest T!
This makes me think of my
Mom. We would watch Ernest T. Bass and laugh. RIP Mom and Ernest T.
RIP your mom RIP Ernest T
that's an awesome memory to hold onto..r.i.p. mom
It was always a special treat when Ernest appeared on the set.He was such a character and outrageously entertaining with the dialog that he could convey.He certainly put a lot into only 5 episodes,all of them so memorable.
Absolutely "INSANE "😂😂😂😂
Such a convincing act!!! Phenomenal; he should have gotten an Emmy. One of my favorite actors on the show.
Ernest T Bass had my whole family cracking up. He was hilarious. He really played that part ,so well, even the kids in the background couldn't stop laughing.
Mr. Howard Morris aka Ernest T Bass was a delightful part of my childhood memories. Don't you wish the good people could live forever. Oh yea, they do. See you in Heaven dear Ernest T.
Ernest T Bass was so hilarious 😁,Mr Howard,RIP💐
Brilliant actor 👍love the way adds 😂😂😂 boy could he serenade by rapping, way ahead of his time 👍👍👍 love his cute laugh 🤣 best rock thrower 😁 awesome dance moves Ernest T. 😂 Thanks for the laughs Howard Morris 💚 Rest In Peace 🙏
The best ever Andy Griffith episode is anyone that features Earnest T. Bass. Thanks for this epic tribute.
one of the all-time great TV characters... Ernest T bass and Barney Fife on the same show--don't get much better than that!
@@taylorkendricks599 Otis for outright spitting your coke out while watching him, was the best.
You said a mouth full. Keep you grinning like a mule chewing bonfire. LOL!!
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He was one of the great actors of the 1960's, great job.
Yes Ernest t bass is so hilarious 😁 great actor, and in 1966,year I was born ☺️
With the exuberance of a child, and a mind to match, Earnest T. Bass was the perpetual 'problem' that couldn't be solved. He was uncouth and unkempt, yet still lovable.
Thumbs up to all the great character actors . . . They made tv and film worth watching
The BEST character ever conceived on tv! I love this guy!!
I am 15 years old and people my age think is a bad thing for teens to absolutly fall in love with this show
It teaches respect and character
Well this show sure is a lot better show than what they show nowadays
Pay no attention to other teenagers
Cheyenne, you watch and enjoy this show all you can and think of all the millions before you that have done the same. It will always make you smile.
Andy Griffith showed that you don't have to be dirty or gross to be funny. I watched this when I was a kid but I also watched Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, The Marx brothers and those went back to the 1920's and 1930's and are still as funny as anything ever made. Each generation has great talent, each generation also puts out a bunch of crap. Don't worry about how old it is, just watch and see if it is funny!
That Earnest T. Bass was the funniest man I ever seen. Hard to believe he was just in 5 episodes. That's how good he was to make that much of an impression in just 5 episodes. I've seen these episode's more timesthan I can count and I still laugh. They all played off of one another so well.
Not only was this a memorable character on the show but Morris was really a force as a voice actor for many many cartoons during the sixties. His portrayal of this character was PURE comic genius. Additionally, anyone who grow-up watching Hanna Barbera cartoons will certainly remember the voice and its comedic inflections. Now you are able to place the face with such a great voice actor.
Ernest is a national treasure.
Ernest T was my favorite supporting character on AG show. The "How do you do Mrs. Wiley" is still a running joke in my family, when we have not seen each other for some time.
The Andy Griffith show was a great show and Ernest T Bass was so hilarious on the. Andy Griffith show .May Howard Morris,RIP💐
He was so hilarious. I love Ernest T. He was my favorite along with Otis.
After almost 60 years...I still crackup when Ernst tunes the can by turning the top....LOLOLOL
Ernest T. tuning that can was how I remembered him best. I laugh every time I watch that part.
I love the serenade of Ernest T. Bass, it gets me everytime laughing 😄. The Andy Griffith show has so many characters that keeps me coming back for humor I can't get enough of.
??Tuning the can? What can?
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That’s hard to believe, that Earnest T. was only in five episodes. He made such a big impact on the show. This video brought me to tears laughing.
He did a lot behind the scenes...look up the man behind the character. You will be amazed: Howard Morris.
Dan Kahraman What else did he do behind the scenes?
@@janetmccoy2192 He directed several episodes of Andy Griffith Show among other accomplishments: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Morris#Directing_and_later_career
He directed most of the episodes he was in and several others.
He also appeared as a TV repair man. On an episode where Andy and Helen have a day off and Barney keeps interrupting them
The funny thing is, that army recruiter, appears in more episodes than Bass does.( I don’t know his name) and he gets a full time roll on Gomer pile U.S.M.C as sergeant Slater . He played Sam the butcher on the Brady bunch!
He may be Resting in Peace but he'll Live in Our Hearts forever.
He absolutely will James
Yes I agree and Ernest T Bass was so hilarious 😁
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Howard Morris!!! Great, great actor!!! Totally hilarious!!! You can't teach that to anyone!!!
May 29, 2021; La Verne, CA
He was hilarious! I loved watching episodes with him in it. One of the funniest characters ever! Thanks for posting.
Greetings from Southern California!
Ernest T. Bass was the best they should have had him on for so many more episodes!! The best!! I loved sis seranadin to Charlene Darling... quite a catchy little ditty!! He should have recorded it!
This show is a timeless classic !!!!!!
We will forever love this show
Yep
My grandmother died in 2004. My grandfather was living alone, but was healthy and able to keep house after her death. BUT I was worried that he might be lonesome for her. I would go by my grandfather's house to check on him after I got off work. I wanted to make sure he was ok (he was 91 yrs old then).
My grandfather would ask me to stay for awhile and keep him company. We would eat dinner & spend time watching the National news at 5:30 (Dan Rather). I would stay a little longer to help keep my grandfather's mind off my grandmother. At 6:00 we would turn channel to TVLAND. The channel would show 2 episodes of "The Andy Griffin Show" every evening from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
The first set that we watched (as I recall) had both the Darling family and Ernest T on the show.
As many times as my grandfather remembered seeing that show through the years...those characters were new to him. I remember him turning to me laughing...(thank God) and he said that he didn't think anyone could be as funny as Barney Fife on the Andy Griffin show (until he saw Ernest T.)
Thank you, Howard Morris, for helping my granddad through the grieving process. He lasted a whole year after my grandmother passed...and I know it was because of this show (and this character) that helped him make it!
Wow. Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing. ❤️👴📺
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For those that don't know, the character "Ernest P Worrel" was inspired by "Ernest T Bass" and if you don't know who that is you can look him up. The characters act and dress similarly but their are some differences that make them unique, the actor who played him was Jim Varney and he had his own line of Ernest movies so if you loved Ernest T Bass and want more of him, this may be a great substitute for more content. Both are legends
The man was absolutely brilliant. Directed several episodes of Andy Griffith.
It speaks volumes about the character, writers and of course the actor himself that he was only in 5 episodes? Amazing. I watched him over 55 years ago and to this day I still have the memory of his character pop up in my mind periodically. The man definitely made an impression on this 6-year old going on 64.
We were truly blessed to witness such an amazing actor
Ernest T still cracks me up today. Love the episode where Barney comes into the room and Ernest T says I can t here your amminities. The only thing funnier than watching Ernest T is watching Barney, and Ernest T together.
Only five episodes but he left quite a lasting impression.
I interviewed Howard Morris at NBC's Burbank Studios back around 1996 for a writer's magazine. He may have been the most enjoyable subject I ever interviewed, and if was hard to believe that, as memorable as Ernest T Bass was, he appeared in ONLY 5 episodes.
He was my favorite character. Ernest T Bass was a classical character clown . He was up there with the best.
In real life Ernest T. Bass. Was a very intelligent person. He directed some episodes of Andy Griffith plus other programs. Had done some serious acting as well a comedy show with Carl Reiner. He was multi talented.
One of the best if not the best characters in sitcom history.
Thank you for the Ernest T Bass memorabilia. He truly was an icon. Makes me laugh so hard. You've made my day!!
My favorite show of all time, I watch episodes over and over. I know almost every line of every episode. There were many Great characters created on this show n Ernest T Bass was just one of them. What a great legacy they left behind. May they always rest peacefully . They just don't make them like this anymore. Thank you for the upload, it was thoroughly enjoyed.
I grew up with these shows I am 66yrs young and never will ever get tired
Definitely the best character on the show. He was perfect for the roll.
Yes Ernest T Bass was so hilarious 😁
Every broken window in heaven is due to Earnest T Bass.. Gods speed Earnest T.....
I'll never tire of watching this show.
My husband and I named our male guinea pig Ernest T and our female Romina. We both love Ernest T!!! He was quite a handsome young man! R.I.P. Howard Morris Thank you for the laughs!
Howard Morris reprised his role of Ernest T Bass in Return to Mayberry.
It certainly did bring back a lot of fond memories when he first appeared on The Andy Griffith Show.
Rest In Peace forever.
You will be missed but never forgotten.
June 25, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
These shows are simply heartwarming and truly funny!
He definitely should have gotten more than five episodes what a howl!😆👍
HE only did 5 episodes But in my mind he was a lead character unforgettable
earnest T. bass one of the funniest actor's of the 1960's'.don't forget to catch his other work for the untouchables. He played a gangster.
I think his appearing - and rightfully so, as the "lead character" because he was outstanding, is why he was LED OUT of the series: Andy Griffith was known to be moody (even violent at times - throwing things, acting out) and he only got along with a few people. He was also likely to be VERY jealous of the attention Howard Morris got. He didn't like to share the scene - except for with Don Knotts: his lifetime best friend, and also one of only the two people he could tolerate on the show (they weren't afraid of him): - Aneta Corsaut (his many years lover) and knotts. - But again, Griffith would frequently pitch actors from the series when he felt they took attention away from him.
@@gailjarvis2592 Like Jim Nabors too I guess.
She wacked him with ruler...he gets serious and says "can I tell you something? I love you " lmao ......this Actor was beyond great!
I really wished Ernest T. Bass would have been a series regular in this show or would have at least appeared in more than five episodes.
I agree, especially in the color episodes, you needed a character like Ernest T. Bass then. I loved the episode where he meets Malcohlm Merryweather and he wanted to fight him because he was an Englishman, I'd loved to have seen Ernest T. and Warren interact it would have been pretty funny I believe.
Once in awhile was fine, but it would have gotten old with him as a regular.
@@sportsygirl8 Ernest T. Bass referred to Malcolm as an Englishter. And yes Ernest T. and Warren together I would have never stopped laughing at those to idiots.
@@HB-pg9sc Yeah, that was so funny how he said Englishter, I'd imagine Howard Morris had to have been giggling after saying that and the way he said it too...lol. Same here! I wished that would have happened would have made for an episode or 2 with Warren in it much better. Warren was such an annoying idiot, whereas Ernest T. Bass was a little annoying, but at least he was actually funny.
Only five episodes!!!! He was great
Define one of the greatest characters in TV history that's for damn sure, a true classic!!!!
He was brilliant in acting, writing, and directing. I wish he could’ve been my neighbor. “ People in glass houses, shouldn’t throw stones.” Ernest T. , the epitome of that quote…
He played that character SPOT ON. He was a great actor. Didn't get enough credit in my opinion. RIP ERNEST T.
I just never understood why he was in so few episodes! He was so funny and talented I would have had him as a regular!
Me too.
I always wonder why Ernest T bass never got a spin off show he is so funny 🤣 and I never get Tired of watching him .
Because he was not that funny and it is very hard to be the lead in a tv series.
I am SO glad I found this!! I love Ernest T. and Mr. Howard Morris. Howard Morris was good in every part I've seen him play. He could do most any character but Ernest T. Bass was hysterical and still funny after all these years. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Just 5 episodes? I'm shocked. He was so memorable to me.
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He was actually in 8 episodes. 2 were his voice only. Not sure about the remaining episode.
@@taylorkendricks599 Didn't andy sing oh my darling with them. That may have had some influence or if not with them, maybe produced liked it and used the name for them.
He was a Nut lol
@@robjohnson8861 He played a TV repairman in one episode.
Howard Morris was such a great actor. You would never know he was acting. Plain and simple he submerged himself into this part with every thread of his body.
Ernest T probably the greatest non regular character on a tv show . 👍
Its too bad he wasn't made a bigger part of Andy Griffith Show
Awesome!
His portrayal of Ernest T Bass was pure comedic genius!!
Good memories ❤️ The show Just holds up and Is STILL Soo funny and makes you feel happy 😊
Only five? I'm genuinely surprised. He was such a presence that I'd have sworn there were more.
They should have done a spin off for the Ernest T Bass character and gave him his own show! Just imagine how good that would have been. Either that or they should have made him a regular character on The Beverly Hillbillies!
He was such a classic! I loved it when he was on the show!
Howard Morris was one of the funniest men on tv. He was talented. Deserved more tv time than the Andy Griffith show. Should have Ernest t Bass movies. And Red Skelton was another good one. Most of the good ones have left us. May you all rest in peace. Forever loved by millions.
Fed up with most TV I find myself watching hours of old Andy Griffith and Earnest T Bass is the absolute cutest funniest guy ever!
"He's a nut!" - Barney Fife - That's a fun video of such an usual character. He really brought spontaneity to the show.
Gilbert Nichols there goes a happy nut! 😂
Him & his darn rocks and I love it!
Never laughed so hard in my life even I seen him throw them rocks!!!
Ernest T is HYSTERICAL!!!!
Two of my favorite scenes . The first, being school. Counting with his feet
Second is when he had gotten a uniform but still couldn't get a girl. He told Andy that he wrote her a love note and tied it to the prettiest rock and threw it through her window.
When Andy asked what her reply was, Bass said she couldn't say nothin
The rock hit her right here in the head. Ha!!!!!
Best rock thrower in the county.
Lol True! Lol
That's scarcely any better than saying that Hitler was the best murderer on the continent.
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If you watch the episode called "Mountain Wedding", you will hear Earnest T. brag about being "the best rock thrower in the county".
Not sure what that has to do with hitler, but ok.
@@stephenlally6009 Rock throwing to damage property and intimidate people. No appeal there. What was the purpose of Kristallnacht? (Cf. the ending of _Blues Brothers)_
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I guess that's why he didn't get Charlene.
Too bad that Ernest T. was not in more episodes. What a funny, memorable character! I guess watching them for decades makes us feel he was in more shows than five episodes.
Fantastic I loved that show and it's characters Ernest T. Bass was one my favorites! Thanks for reminding me how unique and funny Ernest was!
The Earnest T. episodes were always the best!
He was one of my family's favorite characters. We still enter our house saying " It's me, It's me, It's Earnest T".
Hands down, the best tv show ever.
I adored Edward T. Bass! He was very, very gifted, and had many skills we didn't know of. He wad one of the Best.
Ernest T Bass is the man one of my favorite.....
The man was ahead of his time - rapping and exhibiting symptoms of ADHD.
They are still around. Trust me on this.
@Slomofogo no....those were the idiots who voted for Hillary
Invented rap.
@@DrHugoZQuackenbush Mountain men were shuffle dancin' a century or more ago...
ADHD? The guy was clearly psychotic.
Each episode had something special that you couldn't forget. Aunt Bee, Gomer, Goober, the Darlings, and many more, they were characters that made the show genuine.
He made me laughing every time ,I've seen him in the series.🤣 He was hilarious and funny ,as hell! 🤣😅😂
He made me laugh 😂 so hard
He was REAL comedy
He's my all time favorite character on Andy Griffith 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I have a rock from our place at the lake. On the rock it says "Ernest T. Bass". I kept it as a paper weight on my desk for years. Still have it. My favorite characters were Ernest T. Bass, Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap. When things were rough at work I would think of one of them and it would put a smile on my face. Made my day much better.
J B
True wholesome humor.....love it. Miss it. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Nothing tops the hilarity of when Ernest says "especially when I'm DAAEEENT-SIN'! " LOL!
He's like the riddler and the joker inside the body of a dimwitted mountain man.
Ernest T. kinda reminds me of a less sinister Max Cady (Robert De Niro) from Cape Fear lol
Only diabolical and unstoppable!!!
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@@shannonsmith6678 what???
Howard Morris was a very talented gentleman
Howard Morris will be remembered for a long time, he was a very special Person, he was very funny, Andy Griffith Show will be on forever.
He was one of the reasons as to why Andy Griffith was such a hit. From his rock throwing to his escapes from jail, never a soul show.