TV Theme Songs: The Fishin’ Hole
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (62060)
United States
February 4, 2023 9:02am CST
Oh, goodie. Jacksonville has a Chuy’s. 
It’s also a little warmer here than it was on the panhandle. But that’s for later. Right now, you want a theme song from a television series, and you shall get one! Here’s today’s song.
The Fishin’ Hole - Andy Griffith
One of the most iconic television series in American history, The Andy Griffith Show also possessed one of the most iconic themes.
And yes, it had lyrics.
And yes, Andy Griffith recorded it and released it as a single.
So whistle along while you’re dodging one of Ernest T. Bass’s rocks.
The Fishin’ Hole
Written by Earl Hagan and Herbert W. Spencer
Recorded by Andy Griffith
From The Andy Griffith Show, 1960-68
Scratchin’ at his fleas:
It’s also a little warmer here than it was on the panhandle. But that’s for later. Right now, you want a theme song from a television series, and you shall get one! Here’s today’s song.
The Fishin’ Hole - Andy Griffith
One of the most iconic television series in American history, The Andy Griffith Show also possessed one of the most iconic themes.
And yes, it had lyrics.
And yes, Andy Griffith recorded it and released it as a single.
So whistle along while you’re dodging one of Ernest T. Bass’s rocks.
The Fishin’ Hole
Written by Earl Hagan and Herbert W. Spencer
Recorded by Andy Griffith
From The Andy Griffith Show, 1960-68
Scratchin’ at his fleas:
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
4 Feb 23
It’s amazing how this show has as many fan clubs as something like Star Trek. And it’s probably because it’s such a quality, wholesome show.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
5 Feb 23
@Dena91 — Star Trek in Mayberry. That’s what we need! 
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@xander6464 (40858)
• Wapello, Iowa
8 Feb 23
I don't like fishing but I do like this song. And the show it comes from.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
9 Feb 23
I’ve learned a little secret….you don’t have to fish at the fishin’ hole, you can just sit there and whistle.
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@xander6464 (40858)
• Wapello, Iowa
9 Feb 23
@FourWalls That's what I do. The only big drawback is that I have to hide every time the game warden goes by because it's illegal to not fish in Iowa.
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@xander6464 (40858)
• Wapello, Iowa
9 Feb 23
@FourWalls Way ahead of you.
And fishing works pretty much the same way here but you have to have a pole and at least fake it. Here, buying the fish on the way home is mostly just to keep the Significant Other fooled. Otherwise, they tend to think the "Fishing trip" was just an excuse to get away and drink.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
4 Feb 23
We watched the show but I don't remember that song. *shrug*
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
4 Feb 23
You don’t remember the whistling at the beginning while Opie threw a rock into the lake?
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
5 Feb 23
@FourWalls Maybe... I didn't really pay attention until the show actually started. I was more interested in my book-of-the-day. 
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@RasmaSandra (73326)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Feb 23
Loved the show and always heard that song so even if I was not looking directly at the TV I knew it came for Griffith's show,
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
5 Feb 23
You hear that whistling and you can see Andy and Opie walking down the gravel path, even if you don’t have a TV!
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
5 Feb 23
Very catchy indeed. Probably one of the catchiest songs on the list.
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@LindaOHio (155961)
• United States
6 Feb 23
I remember this show and the theme very well. Opie turned into a fine director.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
6 Feb 23
He did indeed! He’s really made more of a name for himself as a director!
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
8 Feb 23
Growing up, I always thought my dad had more than a passing resemblance to Andy. They were both North Carolina boys, though Andy was from the western part of the state and my dad was from the east.
Dad could whistle the theme song, but I don't remember him ever singing the words. I didn't remember the song had words until I heard Andy sing "Get down your fishing pole." Then, it all came back.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
9 Feb 23
I’ve been through Mayberry (Mt. Airy) before, but didn’t stop.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
10 Feb 23
@FourWalls I'm hoping to camp near there for a week or two after I retire. Like you, I've been through but never to Mt. Airy.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
4 Feb 23
As Buford T. Justice said, not watching Andy is just plain old-fashioned communism! 
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@dgobucks226 (34343)
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16 Feb 23
Who knew that whistle had lyrics to it 
And yes, what a great and recognizable theme song it is. Plus, a classic show! I bet Opie could give Ernest T a good rock throwing challenge.
And yes, what a great and recognizable theme song it is. Plus, a classic show! I bet Opie could give Ernest T a good rock throwing challenge.
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@FourWalls (62060)
• United States
16 Feb 23
That opening might be WHY Ernest T. threw rocks.
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