Whilst writing up a surprisingly long list of The Things Jack Nicholson Has Taught Us (a list that has given my life new perspective; thanks, Victoria!), one bit on IMDB’s profile made me do a double-take:
“The Andy Griffith Show” …. Marvin Jenkins / … (2 episodes, 1966-1967)
… aka Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
- Aunt Bee, the Juror (1967) TV episode …. Marvin Jenkins
- Opie Finds a Baby (1966) TV episode …. Mr. Garland
Two opposite realities collide. Jack Nicholson, the image of mental instability and carefree malice with an oh-so-cool smirk and receding hairline, lives in Mayberry, NC, the small town that needs only two police officers. The absurdity is overwhelming, but IMDB is never wrong. YouTube corroborates for us:
Tags: films, television