Cedric Charles Dickens the Dickens Fellowship, a worldwide association of people who share an interest in the life and works of Charles Dickens, first taking that position on the death of his father in 1968, and again on his retirement in 1976, when he also founded the Dickens Pickwick Club, a society with an international membership. This he kept true to the spirit of the original in "The Pickwick Papers" by only allowing men to join, which in 2000 led to an accusation of sexism. In demand internationally as a guest and speaker at meetings of Dickens Fellowships and other events connected with
Sam Jones (Mayberry R.F.D.) Sam Jones (Mayberry R.F.D.) Sam Jones is a fictional character who debuted on the American television sitcom "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960 – 1968). Jones then went on to star in the spin-off show "Mayberry R.F.D.". Jones is portrayed by American actor Ken Berry. Sam lives in the fictional community of Mayberry, North Carolina. He is a farmer, thus lives outside of town. He does not appear in "The Andy Griffith Show" until the final four episodes of the final season when he is elected to the town council. He appeared in all 78 episodes of "Mayberry R. F. D."