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The Church Bell

Sam returns from Siler City and tells Howard that Rev. Bickford's church has a bell for sale. Mayberry's church doesn't have a bell. Howard is the church treasurer and wants to call a committee meeting to get their opinion. Millie, who is co-treasurer, says the church can only afford $150. Rev. Bickford would love to sell the bell, but tells his committee they should not seem too anxious. When the two parties get together, Rev. Bickford asks $200 for the bell. Sam offers $150 which Rev. Bickford quickly rejects. Rev. Bickford finally accepts the $150 offer. Sam has bad news for the committee. It seems that Lucius Fremont owned the land under the church. He donated the land to the church provided that a bell never be hung there in his lifetime. He tells Sam his reason for not wanting the bell. It seems many years ago he was stood up by his bride on their wedding day at that church. The bell ringing would remind him of that day. Lucius finds a way for the church to keep it's bell.

English
  • Originally Aired March 24, 1969
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Production Code 0125
  • Network CBS
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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  • Modified May 2, 2024 by
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Name Type Role
Paul West Writer
Joel Swanson Writer
Renie Riano Guest Star
Barbara Pepper Guest Star
Howard Wendell Guest Star
Maudie Prickett Guest Star
Willis Bouchey Guest Star
William Keene Guest Star
Jess Kirkpatrick Guest Star
Christian Nyby Director