Frances Bavier: The Unsung Star Behind Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show
Frances Bavier, best known for her role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show, had a complex relationship with her time on the iconic […]
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Andy Griffith Pushed Back Against a Teen’s Effort to Honor The Andy Griffith Show
Years after the conclusion of his beloved The Andy Griffith Show, the show’s star realized the hold the series had in so many fans’ hearts. […]
Andy Griffith Spent His Childhood Sleeping in Drawers Because He Had No Bed
Andy Griffith was born in 1926 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Throughout his illustrious career, he gained recognition for his roles in The Andy Griffith […]
Why Andy Griffith Was Concerned Don Knotts Might Not Make It to Heaven
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had great success with the The Andy Griffith Show. Beyond the show, the two men were friends for many years. […]
Frances Bavier: The Tell That Revealed Aunt Bee’s Anger on The Andy Griffith Show
It’s well-documented by now that The Andy Griffith Show‘s Aunt Bee actor Frances Bavier was, by one account, “touchy and moody.” Her relationship with Griffith […]
The Tension Between Andy Griffith and Don Knotts’ First Wives
For five influential years, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts partnered on The Andy Griffith Show, creating one of television’s most beloved comedy duos. Their on-screen […]
Inside ‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Ron Howard Reflects on the Joyful Atmosphere Despite Andy’s Rumored Temper
One of the most popular and enduring shows of the ’60s was The Andy Griffith Show, a series that brought viewers into a simpler, sweeter […]
How Andy Griffith Comforted a Dying Don Knotts: ‘We’re Going to Get Through This Together’
Watching Don Knotts and Andy Griffith on The Andy Griffith Show, one gets a sense of the cameraderie and chemistry between the two actors. Their […]
Ron Howard’s First Encounter with Don Knotts: ‘I Turned to My Dad in Awe’
Young actor Ronny Howard became part of The Andy Griffith Show at the age of 6 in the role of Opie Taylor. When he started, […]
Andy Griffith’s Fondness for Matlock: A Character He Found ‘Bright, Quirky, and Vain’
Andy Griffith is undoubtedly best known for the show that bore his name. The Andy Griffith Show, however, was actually an early foray into entertainment […]
