Andy Griffith Wisdom in a World that’s Lost its Way
When the Andy Griffith Show debuted on October 3, 1960, Dwight Eisenhower was in his final months in the White House, the average cost of […]
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Ron Howard’s Classic Cinema Picks: A Tribute to Andy Griffith and Timeless Film Noir
Ron Howard may have left his role as the beloved Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show nearly 60 years ago, but the Oscar-winning filmmaker […]
Ron Howard Honors Andy Griffith and More in His November TCM Movie Picks
It’s been almost 60 years since Ron Howard last played that lovable scamp Opie on “The Andy Griffith Show,” but the Oscar-winning filmmaker still carries […]
Ron Howard Shares His TCM Movie Picks for November, Featuring ‘A Face in the Crowd’ and ‘Private Benjamin’
Ron Howard may have left his role as the beloved Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show nearly 60 years ago, but the Oscar-winning filmmaker […]
The One Actor Who Knew No One Could Replace Don Knotts on The Andy Griffith Show
When The Andy Griffith Show first premiered in 1960, Don Knotts’ portrayal of the bumbling, lovable Deputy Barney Fife became an instant classic. Knotts’ portrayal […]
How Andy Griffith Kept The Andy Griffith Show True to Don Knotts’ Legacy
When The Andy Griffith Show first premiered in 1960, Don Knotts’ portrayal of the bumbling, lovable Deputy Barney Fife became an instant classic. Knotts’ portrayal […]
Matlock’s Unsurprising Future Update Sets Up Its Biggest Story Challenge Yet
Some unsurprising news about Matlock’s future also sets up its biggest story challenge. The Kathy Bates-led quasi-reboot of the classic Andy Griffith cozy mystery series […]
Ron Howard’s November TCM Picks: A Tribute to Andy Griffith, Boxing Legends, and Film Noir
It’s hard to believe that nearly 60 years have passed since Ron Howard first charmed audiences as the lovable Opie on The Andy Griffith Show. […]
Ron Howard’s Struggle with Hollywood’s Disrespect: From Child Star to Filmmaking Icon
Jack Tudor was the co-worker I couldn’t stand back in my construction days. He was the foreman who craved the loudest laughs for his mediocre […]
The Endearing Bond Between Ron Howard and Andy Griffith: A Legacy of Fatherhood on Screen
Growing up in Hollywood can be challenging, especially for child actors, but Ron Howard’s journey was shaped by the unwavering support of his father, Rance […]
