My Mom took me to see the movies when it was in first-run. I was probably about 7 yrs. old at the time. Starting at the point where Will pulled out his book to prove to Mr. McKinney that he could read, I roared laughing, to the point I was afraid I'd be thrown out of the theater. Andy read a story about "a boy named Tony who wanted a pony", like on a first or second-grade level. The actors had chemistry. Don Knotts later joined Andy in the "Andy Griffith Show". Baby-boomers will pleasantly recognize the many character actors that later showed up in TV shows. Movie was innocent and done very well. It's kind of a brilliant version of "Gomer Pyle". It's also one of the few movies that I can watch over and over and over and still laugh. Disappointing that they don't seem to air this classic on TV for the benefit of the younger people. TOTALLY Family Friendly. Favorite Movie (along with "The Quiet Man").
Review of No Time for Sergeants
