An excerpt from ‘Andy and Don,’ a book about the lasting friendship of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts
Read about the genesis of Barney Fife in this advance taste of an upcoming book about ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ On November 2, 2015, Simon […]
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11 rare behind-the-scenes photos from ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
See the cast of the beloved sitcom relaxing, fishing and goofing around. Andy, Opie, Barney and Aunt Bee feel like a part of our family, […]
11 things you might not realize Andy Griffith did beyond ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
The wholesome television legend played demented bad guys, too. Top image: AP Photo / Wally Fong Andy Griffith created one of the most beloved television […]
Andy Griffith used silence to keep The Andy Griffith Show special
His genius still remains within the sound of silence. The first time Andy Griffith met Sheldon Leonard, co-creator of The Andy Griffith Show, it was at […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: How 6-Year-Old Ron Howard Learned His Lines Before He Could Read
Find out how a young Ron Howard memorized his lines before he knew how to read a script when he was on ‘The Andy Griffith […]
The Andy Griffith Show’: Andy Griffith’s Loved Playing Pranks On 1 Co-Star
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Andy Griffith’s Loved Playing Pranks On 1 Co-Star As you might imagine, when you confine several talented comedic actors who are […]
Ron Howard Said This ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Co-Star Predicted He Would Grow Up to Be a Filmmaker
Find out which ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ actor predicted that Ron Howard would one day become a director. Even back when Oscar-winning director Ron Howard […]
Why Andy Griffith’s 1st Starring Role After the ‘Griffith Show’ Was Called ‘The $3.5 Million Misunderstanding’
Find out why ‘Headmaster’ – Andy Griffith’s attempt at another successful series – failed so miserably. After The Andy Griffith Show signed off from CBS […]
‘The Andy Griffith Show’: Did Jim Nabors Really Wed Rock Hudson Years Before Marrying His Longtime Partner?
Jim Nabors is known for playing the role of Gomer Pyle on both The Andy Griffith Show and its spinoff, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. However, there […]
How Andy Griffith Slickly Paid Homage to His Real-Life Father in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Find out how Andy Griffith gave his dad a tribute on his series, ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ The Andy Griffith Show was one of the […]
