![]() ![]() During the 1960s, the idea of a middleclass, hardworking family became popular. Additionally, the episode shows Andy as humble, hardworking, and middle-class, rather than arrogant and wealthy. This idea was popular among parents at the time and was symbolic of American values. The lesson is clear: teach your children hard work, rather than spoiling them. We see Arnold’s behavior and how spoiled his is, as well as the negative consequences it has had upon him. He believes that Opie should work hard for his allowance. As we see, Andy spends the entire episode staying true to his values regarding parenting. The episode is reflective of American ideals and attitudes regarding parenting at that time. The episodes concludes with Opie realizing that he should not act like Arnold and that he should work hard for his allowance, which his father raises to 27 cents a week. After talking with Sheriff Taylor, Arnold’s father decides to sell the bicycle in order to teach his son a much-needed lesson. Sheriff Taylor stops him and impounds his bicycle, which causes Arnold’s enraged father to come to the sheriff’s office. Arnold demonstrates all such characteristics when he ignores Deputy Fife’s warning and continues to ride his bike on the sidewalk. Throughout the episode, we are given an image of Arnold that paints him as self-centered, arrogant, and immature. Later in the episode, Arnold rides his bike on the sidewalks in town and is given a warning from Deputy Barney Fife, as there is a town rule against riding bikes on sidewalks. However, Opie does not have any success in negotiating a higher allowance with his father by using these tactics. Arnold then teaches Opie how to get his way with his father, using tactics such as holding his breath, throwing a physical temper tantrum, and fake crying. Arnold has just moved to Mayberry and charms Opie with his $70 dollar bicycle, large allowance, and lack of chores. The episode centers on Taylor’s son, Opie, and his new friend, Arnold. This particular episode was entitled “Opie and the Spoiled Kid,” and aired on CBS during the show’s third season on February 18, 1963. ![]() The show gave these people what they longed for and served as an escape from the calamity of the 1960s, from the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War. This appealed to numerous viewers, as many longed to see a “traditional community values and attachments of the past.” (Alderman, Moreau, Benjamin, 2011). Additionally, Mayberry is depicted as a simple, rural, and idyllic town with little crime. ![]() Andy served as a voice of reason throughout the series, a counterpart to his goofy lifelong friend, Deputy Barney Fife. The show focused on widower Sheriff Andy Taylor who lives with his young son Opie and his Aunt Bee in the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. The show’s target audience was that of rural, working-class Americans, specifically families. Terry likes drawing and his favourite television show is Barky the Barking Dog.The Andy Griffith Show ran from 1960 until 1968 on CBS Network. He also likes double-scoops of chocolate ice cream. These funny illustrated stories about best friends Andy and Terry who live in an ever-expanding treehouse are perfect for young readers who love books by David Walliams and Roald Dahl.Īndy likes writing and telling stories. If you do want to start at the beginning, here's everything you need to know about the Treehouse books in order.įind out more about the books in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's incredibly popular Treehouse series, beginning with The 13-Storey Treehouse. The Treehouse books can be read in sequence or as standalone stories. Terry and Andy are passionate advocates for children's literacy, both in their native Australia and across the globe. Since the first book, Just Kidding!, was published in 1998 they've gone on to sell millions of copies all over the world and they’ve won awards in the UK, USA and their homeland Australia. Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are best mates who have published more than thirty books together. ![]()
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