Opie the Birdman

Name: Opie the Birdman
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1963-09-30
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts

IMDb ID: tt0798633 · Year: 1963 · Rating: 8.9 (587 votes)

Genres: Comedy · Family

After Opie accidentally kills a mother bird with his new slingshot, he takes on the job of raising her babies himself. He grows very attached to them, but then has to set them free when they fledge.

IMDb Details

Content TypeTVEpisodeRelease Date1963-09-30Runtime30 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews11Critic Reviews0Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglishKeywordsslingshot
bird
orphan
father son relationship
birdcageFilming LocationsDesilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAProduction CompaniesMayberry EnterprisesIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0798633/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/07/tt0798633.jpgUpdated At2025-09-19T18:07:53

Stars

Andy Griffith
Ron Howard
Don Knotts

Directors

Richard Crenna

Writers

Harvey Bullock
Sheldon Leonard
Aaron Ruben

Full Cast & Crew