‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Made Frances Bavier Want to ‘Play a Really Bad Woman’
Introduction: When Aunt Bee Wanted to Rebel When you think of The Andy Griffith Show, the image that likely pops into your head is a […]
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Miserable Facts About Don Knotts, Hollywood’s Original Funnyman
Hollywood’s Original Funnyman Don Knotts spent his life as an actor on screen bringing joy and making people laugh, often as an endearingly silly and […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Ending Explained: Goodbye Mayberry?
Introduction: Why the Ending of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Still Matters For eight seasons, The Andy Griffith Show offered comfort, simplicity, and laughter to millions […]
Why Andy Griffith Insisted on Clean Characters
There’s a true and telling story told about the making of the pilot of the “Andy Griffith Show,” the 1960s era television sitcom created by […]
What Was Andy Griffith’s First Movie Role?
Most of us know Andy Griffith from his time spent keeping the peace in Mayberry, or seeking justice in the courtroom on Matlock. But before […]
Ron Howard Revisits His Andy Griffith Days in ‘The Studio’
“The best note was when I threw my hat,” recalled Ron Howard, actor-turned-filmmaker-newly-turned-actor again for a hilarious guest stint on The Studio, in which Seth […]
Betty Lynn’s Touching Tribute in Don Knotts’ Daughter’s Book Will Make You Miss Thelma Lou All Over Again
Introduction: A Mayberry Memory That Won’t Fade If you’ve ever found yourself longing for the charm of Mayberry, chances are Betty Lynn’s portrayal of Thelma […]
“Fishin’ Hole:” The Song that Lit The Andy Griffith Show
Introduction: A Whistle That Still Echoes Through Time Every now and then, a simple sound stops you in your tracks. For millions of Americans, that […]
The original Andy Taylor had a tiny mean streak in The Andy Griffith Show pilot
Introduction: A Softer Sheriff…Eventually When most people think of Sheriff Andy Taylor, they remember a warm-hearted, wise, and endlessly patient father figure. But take a […]
Who knew Barney Fife was this cool in real life?
When it comes to American television in the 1960s, it’s hard to ignore The Andy Griffith Show – a classic sitcom that became a cultural […]
