There's a religious song that claims that all men are brothers. That's a noble sentiment, but it isn't true.
However, all human beings on the planet ARE cousins, at least to some very distant extent. But in any small town, the relationship probably isn't all that distant; if Andy's family and Barney's family in "The Andy Griffith Show" or the re-run version "Mayberry RFD", had lived in Mayberry for more than about 75 years, then they are almost certainly cousins, and it would be unlikely that they would be as far apart as 7th cousins (they share an ancestor no more than 7 generations ago, or about 175 years).
Barney wanted to shorten Andy's name, as a show of affection, as we all do. The shortening to 'And' is not as 'comfortable' to say as 'Ange'. I have a friend who is called Andy and I call him Ange. (My name is Angie, so it's getting quite confusing!!).
Barney
I heard one theory that says "AnG" might be short for Andy + Griffith. I listened closely to Barney and think he might be saying "Ands" but with Don Knotts accent or unique voice, it comes out sounding like "Ange".
That episode is titled The Cow Thief. Someone stole a local's cow and before Andy and Barney can solve the crime the mayor calls in a state investigator. Barney felt insulted and vowed to turn on the 'big freeze', in other words, snub the big city fellow. All ends well though when Andy solves the crime.
I think it was 'Barney Fife's Talent, season 7, episode 19.
Per the first episode, Barney was Andy's cousin.
On the Andy Griffith Show, Barney Fife often referred to Andy Taylor as "Andy" or "Ange." The use of nicknames like "Andy" or "Ange" was a common form of endearment between the two characters and showcased their close friendship and camaraderie. Barney's use of these nicknames added to the comedic dynamic between the characters and highlighted their deep bond as partners in Mayberry's law enforcement.
Fred (as in Flintstone, from "The Flinstones") or Andy (as in Taylor, from "The Andy Griffith Show).
William Cusins was born in 1833.
William Cusins died in 1893.
The Andy Griffith Show - 1960 Andy Saves Barney's Morale 1-20 was released on: USA: 20 February 1961
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Barney who? On the Andy Griffith show, Barney Fife carried a gun, but his bullet was in his pocket in most episodes. If you mean Barney the Dinosaur, I hope he doesn't.
No, but he did fill in for Andy from time to time.
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Barney wanted to shorten Andy's name, as a show of affection, as we all do. The shortening to 'And' is not as 'comfortable' to say as 'Ange'. I have a friend who is called Andy and I call him Ange. (My name is Angie, so it's getting quite confusing!!).
The Andy Griffith Show - 1960 Andy and Barney in the Big City 2-25 was released on: USA: 26 March 1962