Articles about "The Andy Griffith Show"
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Celebrity News2 months agoLooking Back on Legendary Actor Andy Griffith’s Lifetime of Hardship and Happiness Before 2012 Death
Acting on The Andy Griffith Show felt a lot like living in Mayberry, North Carolina, the idyllic fictional burg where the classic 1960–68 sitcom was set....
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Celebrity2 months agoHow Andy Griffith’s Dark Film Role ‘Chewed Him Up and Spit Him Out,’ Before He Found TV Stardom
Andy Griffith‘s failed feature film debut was “probably his single greatest role as far as a one-off thing” — but it came at a cost, his...
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Entertainment1 year agoIs Mayberry a Real Place? Where ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Was Really Filmed and Debate Over Show’s Setting
The Andy Griffith Show brought the town of Mayberry to life on the sitcom from 1960 to 1968 for eight seasons. The happenings of Sheriff Andy...
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Entertainment1 year ago‘The Andy Griffith Show’ 65 Years Later: Love, Laughter and Untold Stories From the Set
Ron Howard learned the brutal limits of TV make-believe when he was handed an ice cream cone on the set of The Andy Griffith Show. “The...
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Entertainment3 years agoWhy Did Ellie Leave ‘The Andy Griffith Show’? The Reason Elinor Donahue’s Character Disappeared
Most TV watchers of the ‘50s remember Elinor Donahue as Betty “Princess” Anderson on Father Knows Best. In 1960, she joined the cast of The Andy...
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Entertainment3 years agoWhat Happened to Karl Swenson? The Actor Who Played Mr. McBeevee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
As one of the most mysterious figures on The Andy Griffith Show, Mr. McBeevee left a lasting impression on the CBS sitcom’s viewers. TV veteran Karl...
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Entertainment3 years agoHere’s What Happened to ‘Otis the Drunk’ Actor Hal Smith Before and After ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
You know that an actor has made a special connection with the audience when, even though he or she wasn’t a series regular, they’re completely associated...
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Entertainment3 years agoHere’s What Happened to Frances Bavier Before and After Playing Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
There is certainly nothing new about an actor or actress becoming so identified with a character they play on TV that the audience confuses one for...
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Entertainment3 years agoWhy Did ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Alum Ron Howard Stop Acting? The Reason Behind His Hiatus
As the director of so many iconic films, including Parenthood, Apollo 13 and Cinderella Man, Ron Howard’s resume is beyond impressive. The Academy Award winner actually...
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Entertainment3 years agoWhat Happened to Marlene Willis Who Played Lucy Matthews on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
In 1960, Marlene Willis portrayed Lucy Matthews in a memorable episode of The Andy Griffith Show titled “Stranger in Town.” While it marked her only appearance...
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Couples4 years agoJim Nabors Married Stan Cadwallader After 38 Years of Dating: Meet the Gomer Pyle Actor’s Spouse
As Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, Jim Nabors was a true scene stealer. He continued his comedy and singing career well beyond the CBS...
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News4 years agoBetty Lynn: Why Playing Thelma Lou on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Meant Everything to the Late Actress
Actress Betty Lynn, who played Barney Fife’s girlfriend Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show, enjoyed meeting fans at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy,...
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News4 years agoAndy Griffith Was Affected on a ‘Very Deep Level’ by Son’s Death, Daughter Says
Even after he became a huge TV star, Andy Griffith liked to spend his summers in North Carolina without shoes. “He would go into stores barefoot...
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Entertainment4 years agoMeet the Andy Griffith You Didn’t Know — the Truth About the Sheriff of Mayberry
More than sixty years ago, actor Andy Griffith truly came to the attention of the American public with The Andy Griffith Show, the gentle family sitcom...
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Entertainment4 years agoHere’s What Happened to Jim Nabors Before and After Playing Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
From today’s point of view, it’s probably difficult for most people to recognize just how big a celebrity Jim Nabors was back in the 1960s and...
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Entertainment4 years agoHere’s What Happened to Howard McNear Who Played Floyd the Barber on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
If you were to look back at the history of the great television sitcoms, more often than not you’d find a star at the center of...
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Entertainment4 years agoElinor Donahue Remembers Her Days on ‘Father Knows Best,’ ‘Andy Griffith,’ ‘The Odd Couple’ and More
In the 1950s we knew her as Betty “Princess” Anderson on Father Knows Best, while in the 1960s she was Andy Taylor’s girlfriend Ellie Walker on...
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News5 years agoDon Knotts’ Daughter Karen Says ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star Overcame Tough Past by ‘Being Creative’
As a child, Karen Knotts used to eavesdrop on her dad, Don Knotts, rehearsing for The Andy Griffith Show. “We weren’t supposed to bother him,” she...
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Famous Families5 years agoMeet Clint Howard: Director Ron Howard’s Famous Brother Who Followed in His Footsteps
Director Ron Howard is the man behind some of the biggest blockbuster films of all time like The Da Vinci Code and Apollo 13. His contributions...
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Entertainment5 years agoSecrets of the ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Revealed: The Story Behind the Making of the 1960s Hit Program
Television in the 1960s was filled with a lot of high concepts, but nothing was quite like The Andy Griffith Show. During this time, there was...
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News5 years agoDirector Ron Howard’s Net Worth Is Massive! See How Much Money ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star Makes
Since his rise to fame on The Andy Griffith Show, Ron Howard has gone on to dominate Hollywood with some of the biggest blockbuster films. The...
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News5 years agoRon Howard Witnessed ‘Very Real Adult Problems’ as a Child Star on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
In the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show, Opie Taylor picks up a stone and tosses it into the bucolic waters of Myers Lake, a...
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Entertainment6 years agoHere’s What Happened to the Friendship Between Andy Griffith and Don Knotts Through the Years
When it comes to classic TV, author Daniel de Vise admits that his knowledge is fairly limited — unless you’re talking about The Andy Griffith Show....
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Reality TV7 years agoInside Andy Griffith and Don Knotts’ Amazing Friendship: ‘They Were Drawn to Each Other Instantly’ (Exclusive)
To classic TV fans, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were the ultimate comedy duo known for starring in beloved programs including The Andy Griffith Show, The...
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Reality TV8 years agoAndy Griffith Loved His ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Co-Star Ron Howard “Very, Very Much” (EXCLUSIVE)
Acting on The Andy Griffith Show felt a lot like living in Mayberry, NC, the idyllic burg where the classic 1960 to 1968 sitcom was set....
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Misc8 years agoMeet the Don Knotts You Didn’t Know From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
When you look back at different Classic TV shows featuring comedy duos, you're often left wondering what it is that brings these two characters together. And...
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News9 years ago‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star Jim Nabors Has Died at Age 87
Rest in peace, Jim Nabors. The Andy Griffith Show star — he portrayed mechanic Gomer Pyle from 1962 until 1964 — sadly died on Wednesday, Nov....
Melissa Gilbert Issues Powerful Warning After Former Co-Star’s Tragic Death
Melissa Gilbert honors a former co-star after her tragic death and warns parents of the pitfalls tied to child stardom.
Fans Predict the Plot for Jason Morgan’s ‘General Hospital’ Return
Steve Burton returns as Jason Morgan on 'General Hospital' July 13. Fans speculate on big changes ahead for Jason after...