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Goober Pyle is a fictional character in the American TV sitcom ''The Andy Griffith Show'' and its later sequel series ''Mayberry RFD''. He was played by George Lindsey. Lindsey initially read for the part of Gomer Pyle, which went to singer Jim Nabors. Lindsey is originally from Jasper, Alabama and he was born in Fairfield, Alabama, while Nabors is originally from Sylacauga, Alabama. In the episode where Andy and Barney (who the filming crooks keep calling "Fice") are being conned into thinking a movie was going to be made about them; Andy introduces Goober as Goober Beasley. =="Goober"== "Goober" is an Americanization of the West African Kongo language word "Nguba", meaning Peanut. "Goober Peas" is another variation of this term, and may have provided the inspiration for the character's original name. Goober was the cousin of Gomer Pyle who was initially often referred to by Gomer but never seen until his appearance in the episode "Fun Girls," which was the only ''Andy Griffith Show'' episode in which the two appeared together, although he would later appear in an episode of ''Gomer Pyle, USMC.'' Both Pyle cousins worked at Wally's Filling Station, though not together, and were the show's comic relief. Lindsey was hired to fill the void when Gomer was spun off to join the United States Marine Corps. During season five, Goober was initially referred to as "Goober Beasley." To solidify the Gomer connection, his surname was changed to "Pyle." While Gomer always referenced Grandma Pyle, Goober never mentioned her. Goober was viewed as backward and not very bright. This was perhaps best seen on ''The Andy Griffith Show'' episode where Goober believed his new dog spoke English, which then filled his head with make-it-rich scenarios. In reality, the "talking dog" was a practical joke played by Opie and a friend who had hidden a walkie-talkie under the dog's collar, giving voice to the shaggy beast. Although Goober portrayed a somewhat childlike and happy-go-lucky character, he had the ability to view life and people with a sense of wonder and goodness. And his automotive mechanical skills were exceptional, as evidenced in one episode by taking Gilley Walker's car apart and reassembling it inside the sheriff's office, and then taking it apart again and reassembling it again outside. Goober was similar to his cousin Gomer, though less animated. Both cousins shared a love for high-stepping, swing dancing, even when the music was far less dynamic. The term goober has entered pop culture and is synonymous with dork. It is likely that Goober Pyle influenced this. Goober's older brother Braden was a noted rocket-scientist for NASA, and once visited ''Mayberry RFD'' on the 1969 episode, "Goober's Brother." Howard Sprague attributed the vast intellectual disparity between the brothers to Mendel's theory of recessive genes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Goober Pyle」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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