Deputy Barney Fife

Don Knotts played the role of Deputy Fife,

   Whose tomfoolery created much strife!

      He bungled all that he did!

         Sheriff Taylor blew his lid,

             Distressed by Barney's screw-ups that were rife!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 6:17 PM
I used to get kind of pissed off watching him. Because I know people that actually act like him and they just drive me crazy!! Thanks for your advice on my poem . I went ahead and put it into that one contest.
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October 28, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Don Knotts is one of my all time favorite comedians.. Mostly cuz of hos role as Mr (RALPH) Furley;) I think when I was a little gal I had a semi-crush on him,, LOL.. He sure was a screw up, on the screen.. Poor Deputy Barney... Now I have "The Andy Griffith Show," theme whistle stuck on my mind. Bob H., this is my favorite Limerick from you.. Adding it on my favorite list... HUGS... LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 7:18 PM
So nice to read your verse this evening. Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Nice portrayal of Barney with humor, Bob
Amadore Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Barney was one of my favorites when I was growing up...although he was surely the epitome of ineptness, his underlying bravery, moral uprightness, and human kindness shone brightly through the comic façade....enjoyed your work....
Merryman Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Good limerick, Bob! You certainly portrayed Barney well! Love, Kim
Fisher Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 7:47 PM
I like your Limerick about one of TV's all time funniest characters. Though am glad Barney's not, so I hope, in our local dept.
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