<P> In the episode "The Case of the Punch in the Nose", it is revealed that Otis was first arrested for drunkenness on September 23, 1941, at 2 p.m. (a Tuesday) but was released because it was "his first offense ." </P> <P> A common joke on the show was to have Otis see something bizarre or unexpected while he was inebriated that was actually present, but which he would assume to be a drunken hallucination . Once, Sheriff Taylor locked a dynamite - laden goat in a padded jail cell to prevent an explosion . Predictably, Otis stumbled in after a night of drinking, and let himself into the same cell, only to find the mattress nailed to the wall (curiously, along with the blanket). Otis attempted to climb into the bed anyway, and naturally fell on the floor . Believing the peculiarity to be a result of his intoxication, he exclaimed, "First time I ever fell off a bed onto the wall ." </P> <P> If Barney deemed a situation urgent enough, he would sometimes deputize Otis . Otis often became agitated with Barney's dictatorial style, and a verbal shouting match would ensue . On the Danny Thomas Show episode that was the pilot for The Andy Griffith Show, Andy had deputized another town drunk, Will Hoople, so that Will could arrest himself every time he got drunk . It could be assumed that Andy had probably given Otis this same "authority," since Otis regularly "arrested" himself, and so he could be called upon to help when needed . </P> <P> An episode in Season 1 reveals Otis is the descendant of a local war hero . The Women's Historical Society want to award Otis an honorary plaque, which causes Barney and the mayor to worry about Otis' condition at the upcoming ceremony; and, they pressure Andy to find a substitute . Otis, however, appears sober, clean - shaven and in a suit . He humbly gives the award to the town stating that he cannot take credit for "just being born ." </P>

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