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Clara Edwards [1960-1968], played by Hope Summers
Clara Edwards is a widow and Aunt Bee's best friend. She's the church organist, plays piano in Opie's rock band, and composes an anthem celebrating the good life in Mayberry. Clara performs the role of Lady Mayberry in the town pageant and wins the pickle contest at the county fair. Clara appeared in all eight seasons and, after TAGS, appeared in its spinoff series Mayberry RFD.
Clara underwent several name changes through the show. In the first season, she was called Bertha Edwards. In the second season she became Clara Johnson and, in the fifth season, Clara Edwards. She is generally referred to as Clara Edwards. |