1966

Within moments, Gomer had Cousin Goober's truck up and running. Sergeant Carter shook Goober's hand.

"Goober, he may be a pain here, but I'll bet you folks in Mayberry miss Private Pyle!"

Goober kind of shrugged.

"Sergeant, truth be known, I ain't one that misses him. I love my kin. But I don't want him near my gas station. My Cousin is a well-meaning Idiot!"

Carter nodded.

"You can say that ten times!"

This is of course one of many fables told about later Five-Star General Pyle, Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, and likely Presidential Candidate in 2004.