George Lindsey, known as Goober Pyle, dies
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.
A press release from Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home in Nashville said Lindsay died early Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements were still being made...
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I was sorry to hear this. Even though I never met Mr. Lindsey several folks I know from my years in Nashville who knew him always said he was one of the most kind, friendly persons they'd ever met.
Classic Goober:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blQrIySidOA