Andy Griffith and Ralph Emery, On the Record - Part 2

On the Record, first aired in 1996 on TNN

[@carlhoffmeister8094]

I watch the Andy Griffith show for therapy. It relaxes me.

[@genocash8436]

Me too. I work nights so I sleep with it playing while I rest when I get home. I wish we could all have lived in Mayberry.

[@charlimurar3974]

Oh, WOW! Me too!

[@jjs490]

Wow, Ive been so stressed out from life the past 3 yrs , covid ,economy, etc. I watch 4-5 episodes of Andy every day. Andy was so warm and friendly...I get emotional, wishing reminiscing for those easy warm times of the early 60s.

[@charlimurar3974]

I watch for my daily, "Barney fix" Notice, only the 1st five years - with Don Knott's - are aired

[@DC-ft8er]

I put on the reruns of the Andy Griffith show to escape, and help me drift off to sleep every night. It’s comforting and nostalgic. The cars and clothes remind me of my childhood in the 60s.

[@USMCDAD47]

Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were true entertainers....love 'em both

[@frednesselrotte6167]

It never gets old

[@commonsense354]

I love the Andy Griffith show. It never gets old.

[@edwardgirard6983]

absolutely one of the greatest shows ever.

[@loriwise3177]

I watch this show to escape the madness of this new world when I need to, My favorite!

[@Bethechange67]

Actually we’re going into the fifth dimension and the New World. It’s the third dimension we’ve needed to escape!

[@angilaparmley9516]

Yep, we all did

[@heathersmith1580]

A Child coming up. I do that to try to escape the Evil and WICKEDNESS of this World

[@heathersmith1580]

I thought I was the only one that did that. Yes I watch all of the old TV Shows that I used to watch as

[@Bethechange67]

@@heathersmith1580 Yep! It helps to ground me. I’m so thankful the New World is coming!

[@ftjax]

There'll never be another Andy Griffith

[@davidjollie3807]

You don't know that

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

@@davidjollie3807 ...there'll never be another Andy Griffith.

[@davidjollie3807]

@@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 You dont know that

[@jillharris9919]

We're all individuals so there won't ever be another of any of us.

[@jackkircher1755]

Or another Barney Fife!

[@donaldleslie1145]

A classy Actor talking about a Classic television show.

[@larryh.4629]

When comedy was clean and wholesome. Still watch the show.

[@bonesjackson81]

Most importantly, funny. Timeless funny.

[@davidrosler5413]

Everything today is just vulgar and the only jokes are nasty and politically-driven. I feel like we're in Stalin's USSR.

[@joekidd777]

One of the few shows I allowed my children to watch when they were in elementary. And that was in the early 2000s and to this day they still love watching this show.

[@bertinalewis]

@@davidrosler5413 Amen

[@watchout361]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CAST AS THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW!

[@jeffreyherring5079]

Love this show. The ones with Barney in black and white are the best. I still watch.

[@bearpawz_]

I know you wrote that a year ago... but I agree. LOVE the black & white Andy Griffith shows.. Even on the class movies TCM channel,, black & white always seem to be better. 😊

[@GeorgeBonez]

Ron Howard’s little brother played Leon. I can’t believe I remembered that. Lol I love that show!

[@johnhallam4714]

I always liked when he showed up suddenly in a cowboy outfit with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich

[@sallymarshall4880]

It is one of the sweetest and charming show ever! I have seen so many big stars like J Nicholson etc on it! Great show!!!

[@davidpitcher3054]

True comedy. Miss Andy and Don

[@sallymarshall4880]

I stood up for Don knots when he married his last wife. He was quite the rounder and certainly very very funny!

[@lion6965]

Andy Griffth is a wonderful storyteller..

[@gotkeith]

If you haven't yet heard it, I highly recommend you find him performing. "What Is Was Was Football."

[@gotkeith]

If you haven't already you should try to find him doing a routine called "what it was was football." I laugh out loud every time I hear it.

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

The one about hockey was great also.

[@reginaeiland3604]

@@gotkeith Gotta’ find it

[@thadjones1750]

I wish life would be like the Andy Griffith show

[@hugoflores6866]

This man was so gracious and cordial he actually thanks the host for including another guest what a guy

[@bonesjackson81]

One of my favorites of many is when Andy and Opie come in on Barn and Thelma in the dark. Barney's bleeding! Haha.

[@Bethechange67]

It was hilarious! Remember Andy telling Barney he had to get a room?

[@techchika]

I love that one too!😂

[@bearpawz_]

@@techchika Ah c'mon... I don't remember that one... Seriously? 😅

[@lakeerie5857]

Great man & actor. Never will replace him.

[@BarbieKP]

What a special treat. I grew up watching Andy Griffith. Thanks for sharing it.

[@finigan01]

That was really a pleasure to watch. When Andy talked you could Andy Taylor come out. Andy Griffith is truly missed.

[@kathydixon3716]

I really enjoyed this program. Andy was a great actor and writer. I love to watch the reruns of all his shows.

[@carlamckizzick4340]

I got to meet Don Knott's. He came to a show I was in at Christmas. He asked the way out of the theatre. Very kind and sweet man

[@chuckkady7282]

Sept 11, 21 ~ I watched it as a kid and still watch it at age 77. Why? Mayberry was the only fictional town USA that was really love country style with a cast of characters that fit the town as the town fit them.

[@janiephillips4842]

I grew up in NC watching this show I watch it now. It brings back memories of a wonderful childhood. I love Andy, he's gone now and all the folks talking about him not being nice. He was eat up with arthritis and was in pain. I have arthritis to. Before you criticize, try walking a mile in someone else's shoes.🌹❤️🌻💛

[@charleskent6755]

The world would be a better place today if we brought back Andy and Barney ...

[@scottburton9701]

Andy Griffith & Don Knotts were a dynamic duo.

[@spazimdam]

I love the Andy Griffith Show. Still watch it, a wonderful antidote to this modern world.

[@dennisglore1909]

DG. I directed this show. Ralph was the best interviewer. Love him. Great show. Great times.

[@katycoolidge9615]

When. Andy Griffith died it was like my husband died a second time same year 2012 my husband died on Valentine's day and Andy Griffith died later that year

[@williamiannucci2740]

I Loved Andy. 👍 Thank you for sharing

[@rayofslingerwi8588]

Here in Slinger Wisconsin, every morning from Monday through Friday at 7:00 am to 8:00 am the Andy Griffith show is on and I try never to miss it (sometimes I do over sleep). From the old black and white videos to the new newfangled color tv, they always bring a smile to me. Thank you Andy and crew ... you were the best!

[@bearpawz_]

We have it on our cable Mon > Fri from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (8 shows!) It also comes on another channel M > F, but I think that's 2 episodes per day on that channel.

[@dhart8451]

Is the Slinger Speedway still there ??

[@leemontoya8028]

What a kind gentle Soul! Thanks for helping me through my childhood making my day better with all the laughter.

[@jillharris9919]

One of the Matlock suits is on display in the Àndy Griffith museum in Andy's home town of Mt Airy.

[@chairde]

Such a nice man.

[@jackkircher1755]

He did have a bit of a temper. He punched his hand through a wall but it was NOT from personal anger. It was out of frustration with the South when her heard of the death of JFK! I was relieved when the truth of that punch came out. What I did not like about Andy was that he was a chain smoker and even did so on several episodes!

[@Bethechange67]

@@jackkircher1755 Even those we admire have their faults!

[@genocash8436]

@@Bethechange67 Exactly. I was born in the 70’s and all the adults I knew smoked. I thought that’s what everyone did…grow up, start a job and start smoking. They didn’t know how harmful it was then.

[@jgharts4949]

Great show, great guest!

[@genocash8436]

My nineteen year old daughter and I watch the show often. She has a crush on Andy (though deceased). I think it’s his character.

[@MysticFox88]

Andy mentions Man in a Hurry . My favorite episode . It epitomizes what the whole show was about

[@nodamitchell4989]

Andy Griffith show was one the greatest shows that I and my Family grew up on. I Loved every character that played a part. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE EACH OF YOU! THAT was the good old days.

[@jjs490]

To me he was an American treasure. A very special spirit he has / had. I loved him like a father, brother , best friend. I really miss him .

[@lauraheaps3106]

Best show of all time

[@Bill23799]

Sounded like Jim Nabors singing for Barney behind the curtain.

[@considertheant2292]

We still watch too, love it!

[@Bobbygambone7154]

I watch Andy Griffith show for 10 hours every day

[@bobstiger435]

Me too it never gets old

[@techchika]

Oh boy- If there were only a Mayberry to escape to😄..Am I right?

[@joesmithatridecorp9011]

I always liked Randy Travis, he showed Andy a lot of respect 👏

[@shadowgirl8038]

I love Matlock. ❤️ ..Andy Griffith show too. Andy Griffith is just one of the greats. Very talented, and a great man. Miss him in the world.😔

[@scottm-nc9451]

Great talented man and crew, a shame they don't make good family shows anymore. anything to day is full innuendos, foul language or nudity😞

[@mindareyes7565]

What a beautiful era then, nowadays nothing like it happens no more. Andy’s show is still the best. No nudity and just pure comedy in the real sense.

[@lyndaallen2386]

I watch hours of this show everyday!

[@rhondabeirne8560]

So many great actors and actresses in one show.....they don't make them like that anymore.....can sing can dance and all were/ are great actors!!!!!! When it took talent to be a hollywood star, and not just a pretty face or a great body...innocent times back them, life was calmer and sweeter

[@philmogus2029]

He had a really great role in Rustler's Rhapsody! Funny, funny, funny!

[@rogerdanis.]

In this complicated world....I am watching The Andy Griffith Show more and more

[@riverbender9898]

An excellent interview! Thanks.

[@hazelkagey6739]

I'm so glad this popped up on my KZbin feed! I still watch Andy Griffith Show nearly every week night. The characters are ageless and the humor still as funny. My favorite are the ones when Opie was little and from time to time he would be facing a whipping but Andy would trust his little boy and low and behold Opie would bring out the tender side of Andy. Quality entertainment. The new shows of today just do not have the writing talent of old. Too much today protrays father's as dumb with smart elick kids. No talent. The deteriorating of families isn't fun to watch on sitcoms. Thank God for Mayberry reruns.

[@dgcmusi]

What a great interview

[@audreyservance2737]

I watch the show every night

[@ritasmith5377]

Love Andy ..even now as Matlock...God Bless xoxoxo

[@jamesgibson4208]

Andy always gave credit to everyone around him !

[@rosiedebevc1952]

From get away from the madness I watched I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show

[@olgabagley3564]

I Cherish Andy Griffith

[@carlamckizzick4340]

I walked him out. . I was thrilled to meet him

[@Boydster318]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!

[@carolinachris9113]

A true Legend

[@kathleenpriest662]

I don't think Randy Travis would have been friends if Andy was not a kind person.

[@Lees706]

What a great show!

[@aleesafromnashville7703]

Did you know that they are putting “violence, and fowl language “ warnings when you watch these episodes on U tube? WTH are these people thinking? Best show ever!!!

[@scottm-nc9451]

ROTF ..would love to see those episodes ..because I must have missed them🤔 .. Kind of interesting WB toons being removed because "they" are to violent .. have the sensors looked at kids shows or video games today😳

[@glenparker234]

Violence because Andy often recommended the woodshed for misbehavior, and “fowl” language because of occasional chicken 🐓 jokes. The real problem is those KZbin censors weren’t introduced to the woodshed when they were young and never developed a sense of morality nor a sense of humor.

[@Bethechange67]

Satan works in evil ways!

[@Bethechange67]

@@scottm-nc9451 The Dark Side are active mind controllers!

[@Bethechange67]

@Likes&Favorites It’s worse than that!

[@sirwinston2368]

I laughed my ass off at that Barney Fife choir gig scene at 7:20. Freakin' hilarious!!

[@charlimurar3974]

Right on! When that scene from the "singing Barney Fife" was thankfully aired during the interview, I screamed with laughter until my inners hurt!

[@bearpawz_]

@@charlimurar3974 I like the one where a farmer in town, "Rafe Hollister" is such a good singer, that he gets Barney's role doing a solo in some concert. That happened to "Barn" a lot.. 😄 The guy who played Rafe was an actual singer... then there was the time when Gomer got Barnie's singing role, since the guy who played Gomer was a profession opera singer. "Good ol' Barn"... Andy always knew how to make Barn out to be the hero when he was always kinda the flunkie.. That's BEST FRIENDS!!. 😄🥰

[@sinceunati]

I'm watching this while I'm in Mt. Airy, NC.

[@Quint1836]

Long live Andy Griffith

[@garyjacobson6800]

We had a housekeeper from Jamaica. She would plan her break so she could watch Andy. That's how universal the appeal was.

[@mikemartin1532]

Greatest show ever

[@janicehornback6212]

Best show ever!!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

What a delightful interview. It was fun to look back on those Andy of Mayberry days. Thanks for sharing .

[@rhondabeirne8560]

When shows were innocent and funny but with family values and a moral compass.

[@anthonypetercoleman339]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@craigbusick9676]

So wonderful

[@user-bi2kr5jh8r]

Beàuiful

[@otiscampbell2194]

Love andy griffith ! !👍👍👍

[@jackkircher1755]

20:00- Barney left after five years because when TAGS got picked up, ANDY only gave it FIVE years so Don just prepared himself to move on with his life.

[@Howard007]

I had no idea andy helped don so much with that first film. Love both of those fine gentlemen.

[@timothyjenkins2084]

The greatest show ever made

[@bobstiger435]

I agree

[@phabulouss1]

Just delightful. Gracious.

[@darrylelkins681]

Lightening in a bottle.........National Treasure.....a gift that keeps on giving

[@larryshaver3568]

Ronny was on Dennis the Menace which was also on CBS

[@etpslick100]

We watch Andy Griffith AND Matlock. We’re fans of him. Sorry to hear him and Aunt Bee didn’t get along. Wow!😳

[@janetbonner8735]

He said they got along fine, and what I inferred he said that basically it was in her mind. I thought he was saying in so many words that she got mad at him sometimes but he didn't get mad at her. I could be wrong about that last part but anyway Andy said they got along fine, so you don't have to be sorry anymore, lol. 😊

[@bobstiger435]

My favorite show ...don't make em like they used to

[@sherrydockery9933]

It's always disappointing when Andy says the show was not based on Mt. Airy. He darn sure used a lot of names of restaurants in Mt. Airy and mentioned nearby cities on the show. And a few characters on the show were named for personal friends from the town.

[@janetbonner8735]

Hello, Sherry.. Which characters were based on Mt. Airy characters? I always thought Mayberry was based on Mt. Airy, so I was surprised that he said it wasn't. Why do you think that was, especially in light of the things you mentioned.

[@CornbreadOracle]

I think he was trying to convey that he appreciates Mt Airy for being Mt Airy and not for any resemblance it might have to the fabled Mayberry, which is idyllic as a function of the show. No real town could ever compare and shouldn’t try; I think that was his paint.

[@sherrydockery9933]

@@CornbreadOracle he goes back and forth. He was an actor, after all. There are different views of him, personally.

[@kathleenpriest662]

@@sherrydockery9933 I have.read this also. Andy Taylor was.a.character he played. I believe he s much more intellectual and gifted, especially his singing voice. The time.playing roles in The Lost Clolony seem much more like who he really was. I especially don't care for his spots with Dean Martin anf other 1970's stuff he did, probably to stay working.

[@sherrydockery9933]

@@kathleenpriest662 nevertheless, it is the show by his name for which he is remembered.

[@janetbonner8735]

He's such a great storyteller

[@encouragerfulton]

Kinda interesting, in view of the fact we watch the reruns ALL THE TIME!

[@melissalsmith883]

Leon, Mr Griffith❤️

[@carlamckizzick4340]

Watch it now all the time. Great escape from our world now

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

Just think, we almost had 4 more years of The Andy Griffith Show! ...maybe it was for the best,.. some shows (somehow) run out of ideas and stories, and then they go downhill....in my opinion, the eight years of Any Griffith, were all perfect! Gomer Pyle was all perfect,..

[@jackkircher1755]

I am surprised the show continued once Barney left. The show LOST most of its luster. Bringing Warren in was a mistake on the show. I was very surprised that Aunt Bea stayed on for as long as she did.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

@@jackkircher1755 She actually stayed even after Andy left, and she worked on RFD. Yes, everyone knows Barney was the hot shot in the show,.. but when he left to do all those movies, I'm glad the show kept going, and they gave all those side actors big roles, like Emmett, Goober, and the rest... Even Aunt Bee got a ton more screen time. It might not be as funny to most people, but I'm grateful it worked out this way, instead of just cancelling it when Barney left. Barney did visit several times, so it made it perfect in my opinion.

[@nat8843]

Ralph Emery never seems to ask a question he doesn't already know the answer to. Very comfortable interviews.

[@gigidodson]

Clint Howard played Leon

[@montedyoung3247]

I drive through Mt Pilot fairly often

[@andrewromano3105]

CLEAN REAL FUNNY. SHOW

[@judedesilva8366]

Honest Sheriff Andy Taylor #RIPAndyGriffith

[@judywatson5674]

priceless tv. love it

[@chevypreps6417]

I love watching Mayberry.

[@shannonsargent4937]

God bless you

[@monmixer]

I don't know much about the man aside of Watching the shows but have watched a lot of the interviews the the last year or so and I would bet that he very much in person as he was in those interviews.

[@robschoos]

monmixer la

[@kathleenpriest662]

Just can't think Cindi would have stayed nearly 30 years if he was not kind.

[@monmixer]

@@kathleenpriest662 I worked for Ron Howard before. He is a very nice man also.

[@nikitafurlow4189]

iloveandygshow

[@patriciacrenshaw2475]

Don Knotts was hilarious!

[@eddiebrown687]

If you ever watch a "Face in the crowd", you'll always wonder about Griffith from then on. Was the Andy Griffith Show really Andy, or Lonesome Rhodes pulling the wool over people's eyes again. It might change your opinion of the man after you watch it. He was very believable as Lonesome Rhodes, almost like he wasn't acting at all.

[@TheFishdoctor1952]

Well that just proves what a great actor he was. He's got you believing.

[@kathleenpriest662]

No, I hope u are not right. He was nominated for.an.Oscar for.that performance. I believe he was demonstrative but seemed to mellow personally as he aged and after being with Cindy. The things I have read sometimes contradict each other. I don't know what is true, wish I did.