Andy Griffith ‘Hated’ His ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Spin-Off ‘Mayberry R.F.D’ md23
According to a close family member of Don Knotts, legendary actor Andy Griffith was on board with the spin-off series that would succeed his long-running Andy Griffith […]
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‘Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Matlock’ Fame Prevented Andy From Attending His Son’s Funeral md23
Actor Andy Griffith reportedly didn’t attend his son’s funeral because of his TV fame. Celebrity is a sword that cuts both ways. Sure, the stars […]
The Hidden Complexity Behind The Andy Griffith Show, According to Andy Himself md23
“Everybody thinks they know about the Griffith Show, but they don’t.” Sometimes the things that seem the most simple are actually incredibly complicated. For example, […]
Behind the Laughter: Andy Griffith Opens Up About the ‘Insanity’ of His Iconic Show md23
Andy Griffith explained why being silly is actually a good thing, every now and then. While some people work themselves to the bone for a […]
It Was Meant to Revive Mayberry Magic — So Why Did ‘The New Andy Griffith Show’ Fail So Fast? md23
Whether or not you were a big fan, you likely know all about The Andy Griffith Show, the hit 1960 sitcom that featured the lovable Sheriff Andy Taylor, keeping […]
You Won’t Believe Which ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Stars Almost Missed Out on Their Roles md23
When you think of The Andy Griffith Show, which premiered on October 3, 1960, the cast feels as if it could not have been any other way. Don Knotts as […]
Andy Griffith Opens Up About Ending His Beloved Show: ‘I Wasn’t Doing It Justice’ md23
“My concentration just wasn’t there.” Sometimes, when you really love something, you have to let it go. As a mature actor with a storied acting […]
Andy Griffith Nearly Quit His Own Show After Just Three Years — Here’s Why md23
There’s no way to plan for a hit television series. You can try your best to make a series worth watching, but there’s no guarantee […]
The Andy Griffith Show’ Turns 65 — What Happened When the Cast Reunited Decades Ago md23
On Oct. 3, 1960, The Andy Griffith Show aired its very first episode. The series followed Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Don Knotts as […]
She Was More Than Aunt Bee — How Frances Bavier Became Part of the Andy Griffith Family md23
Everyone loved Aunt Bee. That’s a fact. And although many would never want to taste her famous pickle recipe, most would have loved the opportunity […]
