Here is one plausible explanation that fits the facts as we know them: Perhaps Barney was sworn in as a temporary deputy in August 1953, but he didn't become a permanent deputy until a few years later. To further muddy things, in episode 1, it's implied that Barney had just been hired. However, we cannot assume that the events we see in an episode happened on the exact date the episode first aired, because many stories are spread out over several days, or even weeks (Opie the Birdman, for example).
BTW, the second episode you mentioned is "Barney's Physical," not "Barney's Uniform." For those who may not know the titles, the former is about Barney trying to gain weight and height so that he can pass a physical exam; the latter is about a bully who threatens to beat Barney up if he ever catches him out of uniform. --Paul >>> ... and Andy finds one where he tells Barney, "Hey, here's something you might want to keep. Look here, custody reciept for the first revolver I issued you. Lookie there. August 1953. Ten years ago last month since I swore you in." Now according to my calculations, and mine are REAL good, that would make Barney starting the Sheriffs office in August 1953, right? Now follow me here....this episode didn't even air until Dec. 16, 1963. Ok, now, in Barney's Uniform episode, which aired AFTER this one, and it aired on Sept. 28, 1964, Barney has to go for a physical to see if he qualifies to stay on the force, and he says he's been with the Sheriffs office 5 years. OK, that would make him starting the force in Aug 1958. Curious, curious. Little discrepency there? _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
