In the late 1950s TV was relatively new in our rural community. Those in my age group felt very fortunate to have that “snowy ...

and not just Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) or Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts), but also the unforgettable townspeople of Mayberry. Those include Floyd the Barber (Howard McNear), Gomer and ...

Don, who was more thoughtful, calm and intelligent than Barney, based his neurotic character ... Times and doing the crossword puzzle.” The Andy Griffith Show has, however, stood the test ...

The Andy Griffith Show' became a cultural phenomenon. Andy Griffith's portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor, Ron Howard's youthful charm as Opie, and Don Knotts' hilarious antics as Barney Fife captivated ...

This year the nostalgia channel’s lineup, running May 4–30, includes for the first time the hourlong 1993 Andy Griffith Show Reunion (May 4, 5/4c and May 30, 8/7c), featuring Griffith, Don Knotts ...

Don Knotts was one of those rare actors who could make you laugh without saying a word. Best remembered as the loveably ...

Dirt for Thursday, May 22, 2025 You’ll spot more than one or two stars of the future who had minor roles alongside Andy and ...

Having grown up in rural northeast Alabama, I was exposed to a variety of accents. Of course, there was “Basic Southern,” in which a customer at my parents’ country store ...

I started thinking about artistic works in various media, not just literature, that have stayed news for me through the years, that have enlightened and matured me, that have enlarged my spirit and ...