Ernest T. Bass

Ernest T. Bass
The Andy Griffith Show character
First appearance
  • "Mountain Wedding"
  • The Andy Griffith Show
  • April 29, 1963 (1963-04-29)
Last appearance
Portrayed byHoward Morris
In-universe information
Significant others
  • Charlene Darling (disputed)
  • Ramona Ankrum

Ernest T. Bass is a fictional character on the American TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. He was played by Howard Morris.

As with many of the show's characters, Morris had worked previously with other members of the cast and crew. He had worked with Aaron Ruben and Everett Greenbaum on Caesar's Hour.:18-19