John Smeaton "Jack" Dodson [1] (May 16, 1931 – September 16, 1994) was an American television actor best remembered for the milquetoast character Howard Sprague on The Andy Griffith Show and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D.

Howard Sprague is a fictional character on the CBS television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D.. He was played by Jack Dodson from 1966 to 1971. [1]: 147. He was characterized by his milquetoast demeanor, moustache, bow ties, and a …

6 天之前 · Actor bio: Jack Dodson was a stage actor before joining The Andy Griffith Show as Howard Sprague. His portrayal of the mild-mannered county clerk showcased his comedic and dramatic range. Dodson continued to work with Andy Griffith on Matlock and appeared in other series like Hogan’s Heroes.

Jack Dodson was arguably best known for playing "Howard Sprague," the somewhat geeky county clerk on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). This amazingly funny character actor endeared himself to 60s and 70s audiences as the straight-laced "straight man" to the "comic idiot" character "Goober."

Howard's New Life: Directed by Lee Philips. With Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Jack Dodson. After seeing a travelogue about island life on TV, Howard quits his job to become a beachcomber in the Caribbean.

Howard Sprague is Mayberry's artless county clerk and the long-suffering son of Mrs. Sprague. He is portrayed by actor Jack Dodson in 38 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and 45 episodes of Mayberry R.F.D.

At Andy's suggestion, Howard Sprague agrees to be a Big Brother to a local teenager, Tommy Parker, who isn't doing too well in school and who both Andy and the Principal are concerned may start to make bad choices in life.

2021年9月7日 · The name Jack Dodson will forever be synonymous with that of Howard Sprague, the square mama's boy from The Andy Griffith Show and spinoff series Mayberry R.F.D. Dodson first appeared on The...

2020年10月28日 · Howard McNear’s painful last scene. After his 1963 stroke, McNear returned to work on The Andy Griffith Show in 1965. Two years later, however, he had another stroke that ended his life.

1994年9月20日 · Jack Dodson, who played officious egghead Howard Sprague on ``The Andy Griffith Show'' and ``Mayberry R.F.D.,'' has died at 63. Dodson died Friday at a suburban hospital after a yearlong illness, daughter Cristina Dodson said Monday.