Why 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 Griffith’s Devastating Death Broke Fans’ Hearts Across the Globe
It’s been nearly 12 years since legendary actor Andy Griffith died, leaving behind an incredible legacy that includes two of the greatest television shows of […]
“I Remember Vividly”: Secret Reason For Andy Griffith Show’s Signature Scenes Revealed By Ron Howard
Ron Howard reveals the real reason behind one aspect of the iconic scenes in The Andy Griffith Show. Howard played Opie Taylor, debuting on the […]
The Andy Griffith Show: S1E8 Opie’s Charity
The episode opens in the sheriff’s office in the small, friendly town of Mayberry, with Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) and his deputy, […]
The Andy Griffith Show: S1E7 Andy the Matchmaker
In the episode “Andy the Matchmaker”, Sheriff Andy Taylor, played by Andy Griffith, sees his best friend and deputy, Barney Fife, played by Don Knotts, in […]
BREAKING NEWS: “Andy Used To Kill Jokes”: Andy Griffith Show’s Rule For Comedy Explained By Ron Howard
Ron Howard explains The Andy Griffith Show’s one main rule for comedy. Beginning on the show when he was only six years old, Howard played […]
GOODS NEWS: ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star Jim Nabors Only Won Role By A Stroke OF Luck
If not for a minor quirk of fate, actor Jim Nabors might never have landed the role of Gomer Pyle, the character that established him […]
The Andy Griffith Show: S1E6 Runaway Kid
In this episode of The Andy Griffith Show, Sheriff Andy Taylor, played by Andy Griffith, faces a unique challenge when a young boy named Jerry (played […]
The Andy Griffith Show: S1E5 Irresistible Andy
“Irresistible Andy” is a lighthearted, humorous episode from The Andy Griffith Show, revolving around misunderstandings, romantic confusion, and small-town charm. In this episode, Sheriff Andy […]
REVEALED: ‘Three’s Company’: Andy Griffith Said Don Knotts ‘Was Awful’ in His Ralph Furley Role
Perhaps Andy Griffith was a perfectionist. That might explain why he wasn’t all that impressed with his former Andy Griffith Show co-star Don Knotts’ performance […]