Andy Griffith

The Andy Griffith Show is an American television treasure. Set in the charming town of Mayberry, it painted a picture of small-town life so perfect […]

Introduction: Mayberry Wasn’t All Wholesome Fun It’s hard to think of “The Andy Griffith Show” without picturing the slow charm of small-town Mayberry, Don Knotts’ […]

Introduction: A Farewell to Mayberry’s Sweetheart When you think of Mayberry, you picture a simpler time—a peaceful town where kindness ruled and neighbors always had […]

Introduction: Why Mayberry Stayed Pure When TV Was Getting Gritty There’s something timeless about The Andy Griffith Show. While other shows leaned into controversy and […]

Introduction: The Opie We Almost Got — And Why It Didn’t Work When you think of The Andy Griffith Show, one image likely springs to […]

Early Years: Born to Perform A Star Is Born in New York City Frances Elizabeth Bavier was born on December 14, 1902, in New York […]

Introduction: When Procedural Drama Turns Into a Nerve-Shattering Mystery When FBI: International wrapped its latest season, fans expected a thrilling conclusion—but what they got was […]

Introduction: A Mayberry Enigma Hidden in Plain Sight If you’ve ever sat through reruns of The Andy Griffith Show—and let’s be honest, most of us […]

Though she only appeared in one season of The Andy Griffith Show, many fans of the series still treasure Elinor Donahue‘s performance as Ellie Walker, […]

Actress Elinor Donahue, best known for her roles in The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, The Odd Couple, and Father Knows Best, is opening up […]