Fred Sherman

Rob talks Laura into leaving their sick son with a baby sitter while they go to a party at Alan Brady's penthouse.

Ricky becomes interested in a diner that is for sale so the Ricardos and the Mertzes all buy it together. Right away, Ethel and Fred feel they are doing all the work while Lucy and Ricky have all the fun.

The state police come to town to catch some payroll robbers. They want Andy and Barney to stay out of the way and let them handle it. The big boys end up needing Andy and Barney more than they thought.

Clara convinces Aunt Bee that her presence is keeping Andy from finding a wife. When Mr. Goss shows interest in her, she pretends to be interested in him and nearly ends up married.

Banker Hamilton is closing up for the day when Rudy Gray persuades him to stay open for one more transaction...a withdrawal at gunpoint.

Ward goes to St. Louis on business, and while he is away Wally assumes the manly responsibilities around the house. One day Beaver gets in trouble at school and Wally goes in to talk to the teacher pretending he is Ward.