‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Almost Didn’t Snag Ron Howard In His Iconic Opie Role
Introduction: A Shocking “What If” in TV History What if one of the most beloved father-son duos in television history never existed? That’s right—Ron Howard, […]
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‘The Andy Griffith Show’: 1 Co-Star Says Andy Was ‘Secure Enough’ To Let Peers Shine in Their Roles
Introduction: The Quiet Power Behind Mayberry’s Sheriff Most people assume that the star of a show dominates the screen. But in The Andy Griffith Show, […]
Don Knotts admitted that he preferred ”The Andy Griffith Show” to ”Three’s Company”
Introduction: A Comedic Legend With Two Iconic Roles Don Knotts, the man of many nervous expressions and iconic comedic timing, brought life to two of […]
Andy Griffith Loved His ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Co-Star Ron Howard “Very, Very Much”
Introduction: More Than Just Co-Stars When you think of The Andy Griffith Show, a warm wave of nostalgia hits, doesn’t it? Sheriff Andy Taylor and […]
Barney Fife’s Return to Mayberry in an Aloha Shirt and Cardigan
For fans of The Andy Griffith Show, the image of Barney Fife striding back into Mayberry dressed in a bright aloha shirt and a soft […]
From First Episode to Farewell: The Unshakable Charm of The Andy Griffith Show
This is First and Last, an essay series examining my favorite TV show debuting each year through its first and last episodes. The eighth installment […]
“On the Brink of Being Forgotten”: Ron Howard Opens Up About His Most Humbling Acting Moment
A little ego never hurts anyone in Hollywood as long as it doesn’t get out of control. Actors need to sell themselves as the best […]
The Golden Age in Black and White: 13 Timeless ’60s Shows Like The Andy Griffith Show
Here’s the thing about the 1960s: while everyone was getting swept up in the psychedelic swirl of color — from fashion to music to the […]
Was Don Knotts Really A Military Drill Instructor?
When Jim Nabors found out that his Gomer Pyle character from The Andy Griffith Show was getting a spin-off in which the filling station attendant […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Don Knotts’ 1 Complaint on the Show Set That He Finally Needed To Vent About’
Introduction: The Quiet Storm Behind Mayberry’s Favorite Deputy “The Andy Griffith Show” is often remembered as one of television’s most wholesome, feel-good sitcoms. With its […]