Andy Griffith & Don Knotts on The Today Show

Matt Lauer interviews Don Knotts & Andy Griffith on The Today Show March 4, 1996

[@meganking1582]

I am 45 and I will dearly miss Andy and Don because they represented good wholesome entertainment and were men of character.

[@Just.D]

your 48! Dont lie

[@bgp6656]

@@Just.D *you're

[@gailchypyha2781]

I miss the kindness to others, the respect and the wholesome lifestyle that we had in the 60's. It is so sad, that the children of today will never experience that lifestyle.

[@jasonlove4482]

@@gailchypyha2781 I agree.

[@ronhicks5818]

@Kevin Lee I'm turning 45 in about a week. Not fun!

[@THXx1138]

My hubby and I watch a couple episodes on dvd every night before bed. Washes away all the filth from our modern lives.

[@harleykingman]

ME 2 AND UR RIGHT THERE !!

[@caroled3924]

Us also every night got to have Andy on. Oh to live in that world now. You’re so right !!

[@AuntBunny8]

We need them now than ever. They are angels, now, whatever their earthly lives were.

[@dragonslayer1294]

If you get channel Me TV it's on Monday thru Friday, I love this program

[@sherrihinton8567]

You are so right. There is such a peace

[@fatalvision2]

As a child of the 80s I was raised on Andy reruns. It’s a time that’s never coming back.

[@cidspimms]

Several months ago, Andy gave an interview talking about the cast; and Don inparticular, Stating that he and Don were so close as friends but could never tell one another how they felt. But he said through tears that when he spoke to him in the last days before he passed in 2006; that what he was most proud of was that they both told one another just how much they loved one another. There will never be anyone alse like them.

[@gracehaven5459]

It's so sad that we live in a society where men can't tell each other that they love each other as friends as easily. We should all be able to express our love and admiration for our friends freely.

[@kathiewippel7551]

Andy was one of the last people to see Don. He also did Don’s Eulogy.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Amen.

[@Zeppolino100]

What a beautiful, gentle interview of two beautiful, gentle people. The world misses folks like you, Andy and Don!

[@anthonya1151]

Agreed.

[@anthonya1151]

R.I.P. Don Knotts

[@anthonya1151]

R.I.P. Andy Griffith

[@margaretalexander7118]

Zeppolino100 app

[@harleykingman]

@Peter Grun REALLY ??? I NEVER KNEW THAT !!

[@Nctbgs]

When i am down i will watch the Andy Griffith show,helps bring me back to a more innocent time.

[@margaretalexander7118]

Art Lover 3

[@spookygirl7761]

Me too. Calms me down.

[@suzieparis6821]

Same

[@frannyfaye2683]

Me too! Reminds me of sitting around the old black and white TV with my sisters and brothers, Whistling that opening tune! PRICELESS memories ❤

[@lorenzogarcia2012]

Same here!!! :)

[@peltel2222]

I still watch it almost every day. Makes me feel better.

[@nancyphillips8001]

One of the best shows ever to be on tv.

[@CoinHuntingDrew]

RIP Andy and Don. One of the best actors.

[@ldchappell1]

Every time I hear the whistling theme of "The Andy Griffith Show" it reminds me of my family in the early 60s when I was in elementary school. "The Andy Griffith Show" was the one show that the whole family watched. My dad would laugh so hard at Don Knotts he would lose it. I remember sometimes he would still be laughing at the breakfast table the next morning.

[@lindagarcia8826]

My Dad too, he would laugh so hard he would cry, I can still see him doing laughing. I miss the show and my Dad.

[@jerrymiller7708]

ldchappell1 years ago I had this thing that attached to my key ring that if you couldn't find your keys you could whistle and it make a sound, only thing was it wouldn't respond to anything but the Andy theme song.

[@diananutt1517]

@@jerrymiller7708 🌿😜 That's hilarious, Jerry! Just the thing that would have Don and Andy laughing their heads off, too.🎶

[@TheRealDonLayton]

This show was and is proof that a significant percentage of Americans LOVE good, clean humor. It shows that a good percentage of Americans want a simpler and less harsh view of life. Why does TV just ignore this market today? What do we have that compare with Andy Griffith, Hogan's Heroes or some of the variety shows they used to run? Nothing. That's what. Most of these reality TV shows are garbage.

[@Logan5874]

yep!

[@870Rem12gauge]

More yep!

[@ACLTony]

Bullseye on your comment! You're so right. I enjoyed those shows so much growing up back then. Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Hogan's Heroes, Gilligan's Island, F-Troop, The Munsters, Patty Duke, and on the quality drama side: Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Star Trek, Dragnet, Daniel Boone, and Hawaii 5-0 to name a few. We had major societal issues during the 60s and 70s, but TV was still decent enough that adults and kids alike had good shows to watch.

[@immaboss141]

Im just glad it's still on the air every day and on Netflix, even kids born in the 2000's will sit down and watch it. Its that good of a show.

[@ruthiedupuis536]

ACLTony - I 2

[@garyvale8347]

Don, Andy, Goober, Ernest T. and Floyd and the entire town of Mayberry were classics ......

[@skibbers55]

and Rafe Hollister and Otis Campbell, in every small town in america, the town drunk was known as Otis Campbell. and Gomer Aunt Bea, Helen, Thelma Lou, the Darlin's. So many wonderful characters. Remember the Christmas show with Ben the onry old store keeper.

[@Me-xy3jh]

+skibbers55 Thanks episode is heart warming.

[@trappersurge6364]

Gone, but not forgotten

[@HerbWalker]

Like The Three Stooges, I Love Lucy and many others from that era ..........The Andy Griffith show will never grow old. Its just as funny now as it was in the 1960's!

[@kayegnor8564]

Me and the family watched the show I still do it's such a clean show and it learns kids about life God Bless them and family

[@kayegnor8564]

Me and the family watched the show I still do it's such a clean show and it learns kids about life God Bless them and family

[@ElectedOfficial1]

Why can't we stay young forever? I miss them.

[@schmingusss]

Because things would get dull. Mother Nature knows what she's doing.

[@lanes58]

The show was never the same, when Don Knotts left. A great team!

[@rockvilleraven]

When they did the backdoor pilot which was an episode of Danny Thomas's "Make Room for Daddy". Don Knotts saw it and said "You need a deputy, the producers invited to audition and the rest is history.

[@rockvilleraven]

Fixed it

[@djhutcherson6761]

I agree, I couldn't stand Barney's replacement, Warren.

[@johngaspar4425]

@@rockvilleraven He had to leave to do movies while he was still hot. It's all about the money.

[@Mandalore06]

When Don left, I left. The Howard & Helen show was terrible.

[@caydonsoleno4967]

I watch this show almost every day

[@lloydkline7245]

Caydon Soleno the best show i ever watch no cheap joke like sex job

[@lindahull5793]

So do I. It's timeless.

[@lindahull5793]

Clayton, there's a special on tomorrow afternoon about the Andy Griffeth show.

[@TheAmbSteve]

"Decency" really wraps it up, love the show and still watch it every day.

[@taznruby]

......And the Andy Griffith show is still on the air in 2017.....still watch it. Just never gets old. RIP Andy and Don.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

April,2022 and it's still on.Such an innocent way to show moral behaviors and language.I think they used "Darn" once for a severe situation,but I'm pretty sure it was "Dang" used.

[@katherineirvin7464]

2022 and still going..

[@lisakraemer1453]

And 2022, still watch it once in awhile.

[@rhondablack8079]

I’m watching in 2024❤

[@alanmorris7669]

I'm so glad that I got a chance to meet Andy Griffith before he passed away. I live in the red clay hills of North Carolina.

[@moonpie3063]

The best television show ever made. I still watch it daily.

[@carmengomez-munoz4723]

I watch it too, every night !!!

[@RutosSapphire]

I’m 24 and this is the most wholesome show that I’ve come across. I watch it everyday now.

[@kellylynneden1977]

Donna Reed , Ozzie and Harriet are others from that era, that are great .

[@garym9117]

Truly one of the greatest duos in television history. It's 2015 and I'd still rather watch The Andy Griffith Show than anything else. It's stood the test of time very well

[@erinbrunk4210]

2018 and same

[@catspjs6229]

2023 and same

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

This show was one of the best ever..........it takes time, but when you watch it, there is a real sense of love, and humility.........

[@grindingdeviance1864]

You can see how well these two interact, even years after the show ended. I echo everyone else's sentiment in saying these guys are sorely missed and The Andy Griffith Show is timeless and wonderful! :)

[@2quick2c35]

Two words epic and legendary.

[@vypersixone2006]

Ray Ramos thats three words.

[@jacksonmustaine5202]

Ray Ramos Season 1 man.. Ellanor. remember her? what a fox! that smile was like heaven

[@davehaji6426]

Vyper Sixone Does your mouth get jealous when you talk out of your ass?

[@davehaji6426]

Vyper Sixone You got your ass handed to you, triggered little bitchboy.

[@davehaji6426]

JacksonMustaine Thanks Jackson. I carried along,maybe too long, only because he is so bad at trying to be clever insulting me. I see he finally gave up and deleted his posts. I see trolls do that to make the other guy the ass in the thread instead of themselves.

[@sa7828]

Gorgeous humor. Thanks Don and Andy. Beautiful men.

[@AnimeNikkiParamore]

This was the year I was born! I've always loved don knotts every since I was little and would stumble upon the show. My great grandfather is a BIG fan of the show as well. R.I.P Andy you won't be forgotten :)

[@brugglesby]

Don Knotts may have been the greatest comedic actor in the sixties. I didn't really care for the Three's Company Don Knotts but as Barney Fife, he was the best. RIP Don!!

[@luvagoodsongyeah]

+brugglesby Not arguing with you, but gee we were blessed with some great comedians in that era. There was the likes of Jackie Gleason, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, George Burns, Milton Berle, Flip Wilson and I have probably have neglected to mention a half a dozen others. This was an era of pure comedy, where they depended on funny lines not distasteful language etc. If only the world could go back to those days, what a world it would be again, but sadly that has gone forever

[@brugglesby]

john crane Thank you John. I would never take your comment as an argument. You bring up some very fine actors, Jackie Gleason is also a favorite of mine, but I guess my point was he was just so damn good as Barney Fife that it was hard to picture him as somebody else.

[@skibbers55]

Don Knotts was not just a comic, he was an actor who made you believe he was who he was playing. When you watched the show you saw Barney Fife, not an actor saying lines. There were great comics back then, such as Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason, Red Skelton, but they did not have the acting ability that Don Knotts did. IMO.

[@TheIceCycle]

yeah but that show was comedy gold though, you got to admit. it was a different time & times were changing & the writers nailed it!

[@lloydkline7245]

brugglesby don knott was one of the best comics ever

[@bryanmiller8394]

I'm 23 years old and watch this show everyday. Absolutely love the humor and every show has a deep meaning and solution to every day problems. Can't beat the old folk music to

[@mywifeteresa]

The Andy Griffith Show taught Moral values , Andy was a good father to Opie and a good friend to everyone else. I wish shows were like this today.

[@noelwilliams5938]

two of the best actors, love Andy Griffin RIP.

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Barney was heart & soul. Andy was sanity. Opie was us.

[@BigJimSiekmann]

The greatest duo in history. The greatest show in history.

[@Dontlookatiteatit]

I'm 24 and obviously only caught the reruns but it portrayed a simplistic time, far from where we are now. I could feel any stress melt away while watching this show.

[@theartofchrist]

It's so good to hear the two again!

[@hismom5600]

Legends. All the respect in the world to these two.

[@jamiepreston1490]

Andy and Don will live on forever in people's hearts. Such a great show and awesome talent.

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

I will always watch the reruns praise God!!

[@DealioTV]

Love You Andy and Barney Rest In peace

[@windstorm1000]

I love em both--wonderful, classic show

[@whiskeyriver4322]

Time passes unabated, but memories of great artists, great writing, great comedy, will always be with us. The entire cast was a class act; one that developed the growth of a great director........

[@maryellenmiller1561]

Yes Ron Howard. A great director

[@Me-gp7ud]

this show was before my time but im now watching it on netflix and its do good! i wish shows were like this today. we dont need a hundred crappy, filthy shows like we have now

[@drummerjackiecox2864]

I love these 2 so much, they can make a dark sad day all bright with laughter..

[@mcdeadsquirrel]

I watch these shows on cable so I don't have to watch the news. If you watch the TV News you feel terrible afterwards; you watch Andy and Barney and you feel good.....right??

[@ethanrucker968]

Why cant shows now a days be clean funny and simple like this one *sigh* what happened to tv today

[@elizabethroberto7862]

+Ethan Rucker....... i would say their "STILL" around (the reruns of course) the show "STILL" comes on ch. 41/TVLAND M -F Mr. Bean.

[@ethanrucker968]

Elizabeth Roberto i mean like why cant they new ones like this one and the other good ones that were made in the 60-80s

[@elizabethroberto7862]

Ethan Rucker i guess cause that times has way past us now 1960 was like a "SUPER LONG" time ago (56 yrs. to be except) & 1980 was about 36 yrs. ago this is the yr. 2016 now (I'm sure you know that)

[@Mishy82193]

everything now is so IN YOUR FACE--& forcing dang laughs. its quite a shame how different tv is now :/

[@ethanrucker968]

Michelle O yep... shows have so much drama when they are supposed to be simple and funny and most aren't family friendly

[@VNVgirl]

Very sweet interview. My mother adores this show and so do I thanks to her watching it so much. The world today is so crazy and scary at times, so I am deeply thankful of shows like this - really comforting to my soul. I enjoyed all of the characters on the show and Aunt Bea was so classic as well . She was strong, sweet and supportive. I watch this show a lot and It keeps me grounded. I am grateful to all who were associated with this wonderful show. Hugs and thank you to spsimmons for posting!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Well she was that way on the show...a real witch off the show apparently!

[@spida817express]

God bless both of them.. If we all had the respect and moral fiber of the people on the andy griffith show, the world would be a much much better place for ALL...

[@judybelle46]

The only show on TV, bar none, that can still make me laugh out loud, no matter how many times I watch it.

[@elvis4all]

I had the pleasure to meet and interview Andy and Don -- they were both incredibly kind and gracious. Just like I hoped they would be.

[@lemydudee]

I'm 12 years old (Turning 13 June 4) And I love this show, my grandpa showed me that show, he's proud that I watch TV show from back then, most kids dont watch these but they're funny

[@jester1319]

Lem Lem I’m 13 and back when I was ten my dad and I stayed up till 2:00 in the morning to watch the Andy Griffith show. It will always have a special place in my heart.

[@laughingitoffstudios4352]

im 13 right now and me and my grandpa watch it every day for like 3 hours lol

[@shaun37011]

I still can't believe 1996 was 20 years ago

[@Roman-jg6wt]

It's insane to me, also

[@Bigrlboi1]

+Josh R Me too. I graduated in 96. Grew up watching The Andy Griffith show. I still watch it.

[@ANGELSLVME]

I can't believe lil Opie, is all grown and has a daughter in Jurassic World, The Help, etcetera etcetera etcetera

[@maryvalentine9090]

I watched it Prime Time in season. As a kid, I thought they were a real family.

[@constancekeen1941]

Agreed

[@charlesstratton6270]

These two bigger than life Men had the kindest souls God ever placed in a person. It was truly fun getting to grow up during that era. It's sad to me that the kids of today, will never get to experience that innocence that my generation got to grow up with like in the 50's & 60's. Oh how I long for those days again!

[@MarkO-jw9rn]

Man, ain't that the truth? Today's TV is pure trash! Its not simply coincidence either! its all part of the agenda to dumb down our children, to make them mindless zombies, who cant see no difference between good and bad OR right and wrong. It trickles down from the propaganda news, to the filth they choose to do reality shows on, down to the Disney channel pushing homosexuality(in subtle ways, of course), to TBS who has filled their episodes with Illuminati symbols. I use to love watching the Andy Griffith show! the Flinstones, Sanford and Son, Beverly Hillbillies, Happy Days, and all the other wholesome programming of the 70's and 80's era.

[@charlesstratton6270]

M. Oakes Amen to all of that brother. It all might as well be Jerry Springer or Maury Povich TV.

[@tannerphoenix9694]

+M. Oakes You have my VOTE if you ever run for President! Extremely well said.

[@BusinessLawyerGA]

You are absolutely correct. Great post!

[@AK-oj2bf]

I grew up watching the reruns of this show. Much admiration for these two gentleman.

[@tvvoice]

My paternal grandmother was born in "Mayberry," NC (actually Mt. Airy, NC) and I've been privileged to join in several family reunions there, attend one funeral and make notes about family buried in Mt. Airy, NC. Those are fine folks who created quite a legacy!

[@Ifyoucantdodgeitramit]

Couldn't stop smiling through the whole thing.

[@jearamiesandoval4653]

Gun smoke

[@arbitrarylib]

Same

[@BusinessLawyerGA]

This was one of the best television shows that ever aired. I recently introduced my six-year-old daughter to the show. She loves the show. I wish they still made shows such as this. Clean, simple, and funny.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

We want to see the old classics but many of them seem dated. For some reason, The Andy Griffith Show never seems that way, it's still amusing and touching.

[@thomasgregory1854]

I am 40 years old, I recall my parents always watching the Andy Griffith show in reruns then, I think about 5 years ago I started watching it whenever it was on and in 2021 I have my family watching it. Such a timeless show that makes you feel good

[@ClassicRockDJdotcom]

still watch it on NETFLIX all the time never get sick of it

[@lizziebell5259]

ClassicRockDJdotcom k,

[@bigfinewomanful]

I'm 51 and Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were my favorite actors in sitcom. I think I'll purchase that CD of Griffiths....i love hymns.

[@harleykingman]

1 OF THE ALL TIME BEST BLACK@WHITE COMEDIES EVER !! DON KNOTS AS BARNEY FIFE SPLIT MY SIDES WITH UNCONTROLLABLE LAUGHTER EACH AND EVERY TIME I WATCHED IT , ANDY GRIFFITH AS THE STRAIGHT MAN 2 DON WAS AS GOOD AS THEY COME !! PROBABLY MY FAVORITE COMEDY SHOW 2 GRACE THE TV SCREEN !!

[@kenduke7179]

Andy Griffin was a very handsome man. even watching this clip, you could still see the beauty in his face. Whoa!

[@luvagoodsongyeah]

R.I.P. Andy and Don, you certainly gave us some entertainment over the years with other shows other than TAGS, when I was just 12 years old, now 66. In fact one of my favourite shows ever was Matlock (and still watch repeats over and over) where Andy was a brilliant lawyer. Don put in a couple of mad appearances from time to time, which were quite funny. You could tell they were very good friends as they interacted more like brothers with their body language. We have these shows to remember them by and of course Don for his famous characters he played

[@melmull7631]

My favorite television show. This is a great interview! Thanks for posting.

[@carmengomez-munoz4723]

To this day, I still watch The Andy Griffith show. Loved the clean, simple way the show was put together and brought into our lives. We miss them, they were true great professionals, amazing actors !!!

[@blueskye6372]

Loved watching Don and Andy on TV. Rest in Paradise. 🌤️⛅📺📽️🎞️😉

[@no_handle_required]

That show was awesome, and I wish life was like that today, instead of the thug filled garbage we have.

[@SquirrelTheater]

100% agreed.

[@christiansotelo55]

Couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!

[@waynemegaman]

I really appreciate these types of videos on youtube with the co-stars, years later. Speaking not just about this show, but about many of the classic TV programs; Many years go by and we seldom ever see the stars together talking about the shows that made them famous. Thanks for posting.

[@trumpetmom30312]

Andy Griffith Show was and is still the best show ever on TV..I could watch them every day (and do most of the time) and never tire of them.

[@eastside9049]

the best show I've ever watched

[@stevejensen3471]

Andy and Barney, Capn Kangaroo and Mr. Greenjeans, Mr. Rogers - all wonderful shows with very wholesome and caring characters to grow up on. Miss them all so much and the simpler uncomplicated times long since lost! None of them will ever, ever be replaced!

[@Linescrew1Canada]

All the icons are going or passed now. Appreciate these people, spend time with these cultural symbols before they pass from the earth. They are the bridge to the past. Andy and Barney are back together again somewhere...RIP.

[@redshiftexperiment]

"If it sounds like a joke throw it out" .. oh lord how far we have come from greatness..

[@ALSNewsNow]

More class in that room than Matt knows what to do with.

[@lovetogarden247]

That's for sure!

[@jasonfarley5763]

0:30 Yes the show really was about Love, Hope, Decency! I agree. I learned a lot of valuable things from the show.

[@1972ibleedcrimson]

2 of the greatest men who ever lived.

[@jbscotchman]

This was a show I can watch over and over and never get tired of.

[@jacksonmustaine5202]

It's so awesome that Netflix has this on streaming now!

[@natashachange6770]

JacksonMustaine It's Tvland everyday...In the morning and a marathon from 5pm-8:30pm...Also some mornings they're also on the Sundance ch....Watching the last episode of the night right now!!!👏👏👏🙄

[@jacksonmustaine5202]

natashachange67 indeed. but on netflix you can watch it whenever you want!! and ALL episodes!! :)

[@wiiguru13]

Back when Andy Griffith was a teacher my grandmother was in one the last classes he had before he moved on to doing the show. She told he was as nice a man as you'd expect him to be, and was just like he portrayed his character on the show.

[@SuperMainegirl]

Andy will be missed very much. He made shows for us to be proud of and was a great signer. Our prayers are with his family.

[@danbeliveau6846]

This is still the best show ever produced. What a wonderful classic

[@Zoltan3939]

Andy could play guitar very well also.... great show.

[@LenHummelChannel]

"We needs more Andy Griffiths." ... and everyone said: "AMEN" !

[@surf403]

TWO OF THE BEST MEN TO HAVE EVER LIVED!! ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM!!

[@jamiabell7900]

Watched this at 5 everyday when i was in college. Loved it still do😂 i am 62

[@anarchistatheist1917]

I saw this on TV when it was first shown what a great couple of guys these two were r.i.p Don Knott's and Andy Griffith.

[@Ph1lb]

What a pleasure to see two real gentlemen.

[@wendiwatson8742]

R . I. P. That was such a good show . Wow. Such nostalgia of my childhood. .

[@photomanwilliams4147]

I'm 67 years old, wife and I just finished reviewing the series again on Netflix. It is just as funny today as when I watched it as a kid, and not one episode of the hundreds made failed to be a classic of its own. I guess the magic of the show is the actors loved each other, worked as a real family. Shows today are forever changing cast members, followed by news reports of the fighting, and hate on the set of the show. Sad, the simple days of the past which made for good television are gone forever.

[@bowdowntolsu]

I’m 54 , my mom who is 81 and had a stroke a year ago. She is paralyzed on her left and is in a nursing home. When I get off work every day I go straight to the home because Andy Griffin show comes on TV Land... it’s her favorite, mine too

[@rockshow1975]

Good Ol Barn & Ange....there will never be a duo like them. How blesses we were to have them in our lives.

[@graceandfavor9273]

Where are the Black people???

[@walkingtrails7776]

It's too bad shows won't be more like this anymore...nice clean fun, hopeful and decent!...isn't tv for entertaining., even for relaxing ?, now it's all about politics, it's dirty, and people are always trying to "stand" for something when those are the ones that will fall for anything. Anytime they do put something on that's worth a hoot someone finds a way to cry about something to get it off the air. Most people are decent and want to see goodness don't let the media fool you!!

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

Thank God for the past is all I can say, and these shows were way before my time. If it wasn't for these types of shows, I wouldn't be watching any tv lol

[@singergal57]

oh I just loved Andy Griffith Show --- still do -- thanks to DVDs. Andy and Barney are together again. RIP and thank you for all the wonderful laughter and innocence. Nothing will ever be as good as you two and Mayberry.

[@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight]

Grew up watching Andy & Don..loved it and still watching the show because of Great original actors..great characters that you fall in love with...that you want to be friends with...because of all the love ..respect..and friendship in Mayberry..

[@MrDjtuck]

An all time classic show! Andy & Don were very talented actors and both had tremendous success with other movies, tv shows etc..

[@BitterBosh]

Great memories watching this show w/ my dad & grandparents. Don & Andy were terrific together!

[@Ricksp65]

Remember sitting in an old overstuffed chair when I was three years old or maybe for watching the Andy Griffith show with my father back in the mid 60s show will always hold a special meaning to me because it reminds me of my father and that precious time we spent together I wound up losing him when I was 15.

[@MrSwish702]

📢 🔊 Best Show I've EVER seen 🎥🎬📺📽

[@Kelly4370]

Growing up in the latter 1970's, I always wanted to watch the Andy Griffith show with my dad on some cable channel that played the black & white & early color shows, Don Knott's Barney Fife was the BEST Character to me! I'm SO Glad Jim Nabors "Gomer Pyle" going to his own show > "Gomer Plye U.S.M.C" was Favorite show to watch... Frank Sutton's Sgt. Carter made the show GREAT !!! Don't think the Entertainment Company Channels could ever make this kind of show again.... Sad, but True...

[@ginoasci2876]

we make it a point to watch both shows every week night at 8pm. theses two guys and the rest of the cast are part of a beautiful tradition. i thank everyone involved. i’d love to meet opie, what a treat that would be. memorable!

[@angelobovara317]

I loved that show and still watch it everyday. Friggin awesome.

[@timmooney9694]

Don Knots was so good on that show. One of the all time sitcom funnymen. 5 Emmys as Barney Fife. A giant.

[@elijahjames8837]

I agree but lets not forget how good Andy Griffin really was. In the 70's I saw him in a TV movie (I think) where he played an evil sheriff; very chilling performance.

[@Lockemeister]

Elijah James Catch Andy in the Movie "A Face in the Crowd". He is brilliant as a media groomed Psychopath.

[@elijahjames8837]

Lockemeister That guy is so underrated as an actor it is almost a shame he did The Andy Griffith Show. I say almost because it is a show I appreciate more and more as I get older and TV gets crappier and crappier.

[@Lockemeister]

Elijah James You ain't kidding brother! when I was a kid in the 60's, we had 6 channels to watch over the air. That's it, 6 channels. There was ALWAYS something good on TV to watch on one of the stations. Sometimes, good shows on 2 channels so we had to switch back and forth to catch some of each show. VCR's were not invented for home use yet. No remote control either (on the black and white TV we had), so we got up each time and turned the tuner during the commercial. Now 300 channels of (virtually) nothing. a true wasteland.

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Lockemeister Well you spoiled rotten kid where we lived in Northern Alberta we had only two channels CBC and CTV. lol I remember watching a football game where it was snowing at the game and so much snow on the reception that you literally couldn't see anything. And yet you are right in spite of all that it did seem better and way more fun. I remember waiting all week for me and my brothers favorite cartoon show Looney Tunes. We would sit there with holding our breath waiting for the intro to start. I remember sometimes we'd get up and march right along to the intro. Now you just go to the 24 hours a day Looney Tunes channel; not the same. One thing I don't miss is the god awful test patterns and their single tone that was so annoying.