The First Movie Role That Launched Andy Griffith’s Career
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 […]
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‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Ron Howard at First Wouldn’t Watch Himself on the Series
Introduction: A Child Star’s Reluctant Reflection Ron Howard is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished directors today, but before he ever sat in the director’s chair, […]
Inside the Bittersweet Goodbye of The Andy Griffith Show: Finale Secrets You Never Knew
Introduction: The End of an Era Let’s rewind the reel and walk back into Mayberry one last time. The Andy Griffith Show was never just […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Andy Griffith Thinks This Set the Show Apart in the 1960s
Introduction: A 1960s TV Gem That Still Shines Bright When you think of classic television, The Andy Griffith Show probably pops into your head with […]
Who Were Andy Griffith’s Wives?
Introduction We all knew him as the kind, calm, and wise sheriff of Mayberry, but behind the scenes, Andy Griffith’s real-life love story was far […]
Do You Remember Peggy McMillan? Why Didn’t She Come Back?
During The Andy Griffith Show‘s eight-season run, Sheriff Andy Taylor had a few serious girlfriends and several one-off dates. One of his more serious love […]
Ron Howard Worried Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard Will Be Haunted By ‘Opie Legend’ When She Enters Acting
It’s a family affair for the Howards. Speaking about his early life in Oklahoma, Ron, 70, ruminated on how his own parents (director Rance Howard […]
Why Did Ellie Walker Disappear From The Andy Griffith Show? The Truth Behind The Scenes
When The Andy Griffith Show premiered in 1960, it introduced viewers to the quiet charm of Mayberry—a fictional North Carolina town filled with colorful characters […]
What Makes George Lindsey Special? 6 Things You May Not Have Heard About
George Lindsey will forever be remembered as the lovable Goober Pyle from The Andy Griffith Show, the dim but good-natured mechanic whose signature grin and […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Was Regularly Snubbed by the Emmys
Introduction: Mayberry’s Emmy Mystery Let’s get this straight: The Andy Griffith Show is one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history. It had heart, […]
