 In 1960, Wright appeared as Mr. Johnson on CBS's "The Danny Thomas Show" in the episode titled, "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", the spin-off for "The Andy Griffith Show".On "The Andy Griffith Show", Wright portrayed department store owner and landlord Ben Weaver in three episodes from 1960 to 1962.After his death, he was replaced as Ben Weaver, first by Tol Avery, and then by Jason Johnson.