Barney was replaced after Don Knotts decided to leave the series in 1965 to pursue a movie career. What was the name of the new deputy that was allegedly Floyd the Barber's nephew?

Deputy Sheriff Warren Ferguson replaced Barney Fife in Season 6 of the series, but was short-lived (only appearing in 11 episodes) because he never took off as a character. It was hard to fill Barney's somewhat goofy shoes.

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