Andy Griffith

Betty Lynn never signed a contract to play the role that would follow her for the rest of her life. Instead, she told me, the […]

My dog’s name is Opie. That should tell you enough about my fanboy status for the “Andy Griffith Show.” Opie was a red-haired poodle when […]

Few television shows have retained their popularity as long as “The Andy Griffith Show,” which ran for 249 episodes between 1960 and 1968, and continues […]

Sometimes, amidst the flood of old entertainment, there are works that unexpectedly speak with weight to reality. A 1962 episode of The Andy Griffith Show […]

“I played Aunt Bee for 10 years and it’s very difficult for an actress or an actor to create a role and be so identified […]

Premiering in 1960 and running until 1968, The Andy Griffith Show was not only a sitcom but also a slice of American culture – where […]

Introduction: More Than Just a Small Town Sitcom When you think of classic American television, few shows capture the heart and soul of the nation […]

Andy Griffith was an obsessive worrier. He was insecure in crowded social situations and often avoided big Hollywood events. “I was afraid I wouldn’t be […]

Introduction: A Real Person Behind the Mayberry Goofball? Ever wondered if Gomer Pyle, that wide-eyed, good-natured goof from The Andy Griffith Show, was just a […]

Few people in Hollywood can say they’ve been in the industry for as long as Ron Howard. You might know him best as a director, […]