(abbreviation for Rural Free Delivery) is an American television series produced as a spin-off continuation of The Andy Griffith Show.

When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the retitled program, which ran for three seasons (78 episodes) on the CBS Television Network from 1968 to 1971.

Both characters are introduced in the last season of The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS), beginning with Sam's election as head of the town council.

Loyal Mayberry citizens Goober Pyle (George Lindsey), Clara Edwards (Hope Summers), Emmett Clark (Paul Hartman) and Howard Sprague (Jack Dodson) are seen regularly.

Actress Arlene Golonka (who played Howard Sprague's sweetheart Millie Hutchins/Swanson in the Griffith show) becomes Sam's love interest in the retitled seasons.

A recurring African American character named Ralph (Charles Lampkin) lives with a teen daughter and pre-teen son next to the Jones farm.

Ken Berry, Buddy Foster and Arlene Golonka did not appear, nor did The Andy Griffith Show regulars Frances Bavier, Elinor Donahue, and Jack Burns.

[6] That year CBS, seeking a more urban image, canceled all its rural-themed shows including Green Acres, Hee Haw and The Beverly Hillbillies in what became known as the "rural purge".