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Barney Fife, Deputy Sheriff from Mayberry

Barney

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Barney Fife is the high-strung, by-the-book deputy of Mayberry who compensates for his insecurities with an inflated sense of self-importance. Despite his bumbling nature and tendency to create more problems than he solves, his unwavering loyalty to Sheriff Andy Taylor and genuine desire to protect his community make him an endearing and iconic character in American television.

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