Andy Griffith

In an era of “gentle parenting” and “emotional intelligence,” we often look to the latest experts for advice. But if you turn back the clock […]

In the world of 1960s television, everything was supposed to be polished, rehearsed, and perfectly timed. But as any fan of The Andy Griffith Show […]

Most people remember The Andy Griffith Show as one of the warmest, safest sitcoms ever made.A quiet town.A wise sheriff.A handful of harmless problems solved […]

If you found yourself walking down the sun-drenched streets of Mayberry tomorrow morning, you’d eventually have to make a life-altering choice. The town is small, […]

We all remember the warm hugs and the smell of fresh apple pie in the Taylor household. On screen, Andy Taylor and Aunt Bee were […]

The show, which lasted eight seasons, featured Griffith of course in the show’s primary role. Alongside him was Don Knotts as Sheriff Taylor’s trusty deputy; […]

Introduction: The Curious Case of Thelma Lou’s Disappearance If you’re a fan of The Andy Griffith Show, you probably remember Thelma Lou—Barney Fife’s sweet and […]

During the dozen or so years before his 2012 death, popular television actor Andy Griffith had lost his son to alcoholism and his dear friend […]

For decades, the name Andy Taylor has been synonymous with the idyllic charm of Mayberry. He was the calm, wise sheriff, the moral compass, the […]

Imagine you’re a 5-year-old actor, and you’ve appeared on some of the biggest TV shows of the day—but you haven’t been able to watch any […]