Mr. Schwamp is a Mayberry citizen seen in at least 26 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. He never speaks, however Andy and Barney frequently address him by name. In the episode "The Fun Girls," Andy says, "Barney, I'm not going to a dance and stand in a stag line with Old Man Schwamp." It is assumed that Mr. Schwamp is single. The actor playing him has never been identified. Mr. Schwamp (or Mr. Schwump) has also appeared in Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.. When the cast and crew were later asked who the actor was that portrayed Mr. Schwamp, no one could seem to remember. It is rumored he was a friend of Andy Griffith's who was given a speaking part- however, after freezing up on his lines, he remained silent. He also appeared as an extra in the 1945 film Christmas in Connecticut.