Andy Griffith | The Complete Pioneers of Television Interview

[@519djw6]

"The Andy Griffith Show" is one of the best memories of my childhood. God bless Andy, Don, and all involved in this wonderful series!🙂

[@marthadoody]

So enjoyed this. He was one of the greats. Thanks for the memories and wonderful programs, especially "The Andy Griffith Show".

[@Suddenlyits1960]

Andy Griffith was a fantastic actor and comedian. "No Time For Sergeants" is one of the funniest films ever produced and "A Face in the Crowd" showed how phenomenal Andy's acting talents were. He and Don Knotts are national treasures. They came from a time when it actually meant sometning and took talent and personality to become a star.

[@xoticenigma6297]

His personality has always been soothing to me. Especially as a child.

[@martynewell1181]

The Andy Griffith show to me is all time favorites show and its reruns is still on the air

[@pennychrisman3294]

Just pure heartfelt delight❣️❣️

[@billkrause4585]

As a child in the 50s and 60s I watch the Andy Griffith Show, and now pushing 75 years of age I still watch the re-runs. The program brings back a lot of memories. I got a kick of the posted sign of a grocery store in Mayberry that showed the prices on stuff life a bag of Potatoes for 29 cents, and etc. Its sad we all grow into these old people and pass on.

[@baymaxc1647]

Absolutely a Genius! Thank you Andy

[@ffhd1clt]

I’m in NC now, and other than college and around a year in Atlanta, I’ve been in the Charlotte area all my life. My two “heroes,” if you will, are Michael Jordan and Andy Griffith. I regret never trying to meet Andy, but to this day, I watch The Andy Griffith Show at 4:00pm EST on TV Land. There isn’t an episode I haven’t seen, and most I can almost recite. He did have a gift, and I love that he loved North Carolina. He spent his last years in the Outer Banks area, as opposed to CA. He could be Hollywood when he worked, but he was NC through and through. He was one of a kind, a treasure.

[@thomasparnell1025]

Also a NC native; he was very kind & gracious in person, regardless of other reports, a Nice Gentleman!

[@chadvoyer1411]

I watch the Andy Griffith show every night after I get in bed, sometimes it's 2 minutes and sometimes it's 25.. such an amazing show/people! Can literally change your life!

[@BenjamindeForest]

It's August 2024 and I watch the Andy Griffith show

[@anarchistatheist1917]

I am about 2 years younger then ron Howard's daughter bryce dallas howard while my dad is a few months older then ron howard. I grew up watching rebroadcasted episodes of the andy griffith show and matlock with my dad. So i am glad i am I was introduced to and became a fan of the andy griffith show and matlock as well as a fan of both andy griffith, and don knotts. Rest in peace mr griffith, and mr knotts.

[@BennyMcGhee]

Hard to believe Andy’s been gone for over ten years now. Just makes you realize how fast life goes!

[@jimsteinway695]

I watched Andy as a kid. I’m just a little younger than Opey

[@davidzamora9398]

And How LUCKY We Were To Be Entertained By Them At That Time !! Because, It Certainly Hasn't Been The Same Way Since !!! David G Zamora Edinburg Texas 🎶😊🙃😉👍👍👍 ⚘️ 🌠 🇺🇲 !

[@jimsteinway695]

@@davidzamora9398 I live in Idaho, in some places we have towns like Mayberry

[@garyfrancis6193]

True. I was in Bangkok then reading the newspaper at breakfast in my hotel. I mentioned this to my Thai friend then had to explain who he was.

[@larryshaver3568]

@@jimsteinway695 me too, i was born the same month of 1955

[@jjs490]

Andy talks about Don, how funny, talented he was. And Don was great, their relationship was special. Andy was so right on when he let Don be the comic and Andy the straight man. Andy was so much more than a straight man. He was warm, strong, and the Rock of the show in my opinion. To have a friend like Sherrif Andy Taylor in life would be special, life changing. I really miss him , but thankfully we have him on all the reruns. RIP Andy we still love you.

[@kevingallagher6804]

Andy Griffith was a great actor… I still watch the Andy Griffith show…

[@rmrsgirl]

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have found and watch this video. Huge fan of Andy Griffith. What a wonderful man. ❤

[@SheriAnne0711]

When I feel lonely or sad I watch this show. How people care for each other or watching Aunt Bee in her kitchen just makes me happy.❤❤❤❤❤

[@murphtahoe1]

Greatest show ever! You could be laughing one minute, followed by crying and learning a great life lesson.

[@paulyricca3881]

💅🏻👱🏻‍♂️💅🏻 U IS SICK

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you for sharing and uploading for the rest of us ❤

[@Lees706]

Andy Griffith is a true legend. He will be remembered forever

[@marcusbuckner5582]

Billy Graham, Andy Griffith, ; 2 gentlemen from NC that made a difference in their circle of influences…..I’m proud to be a Carolinian…..and a fellow Believer! I’ll see ‘em both when I get home…Thx for sharing !✝️♥️✝️

[@RichardDCook]

I'm honoured, deeply honoured, to have met and had a couple words with both those great men.

[@Steve.Cutler]

This show has never left the air since the first episode.

[@GoDawgs18]

The Andy Griffith show will live forever, rest in peace Andy, Don and the whole cast

[@kathydixon3716]

I loved Andy. The sheriff character and Matlock reminded me of Dad. I really enjoyed both of the shows.

[@stonehobson2487]

Hearing Andy talking of Don Knotts creating his Nervous Man character is like watching the Beatles create a new song.

[@jamesrojas2266]

Very true they are all in heaven and and have each other talking about the good days and time what made us laugh and the show still going on tv Andy Taylor and Don knotts are together now friends forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joe-vz6hx]

Many people don't recall that this is notable for being one of the few (if not the only?) highly successful shows that was not "done in front of a live audience." Jackie Gleason said he didn't think it could be done. Sorry, wrong!

[@yppykya]

In my opinion he was one of our greatest actors. Watch any scene he's in and you can see the gleam in his eyes and see that he absolutely believes every word he's saying and believes that he Is that character he's playing.

[@cacatr4495]

In truth, that's called acting. The belief of every word said and of being that character is called delusion. Do you believe Andy was delusional or just a really good actor? Andy was playing a character, and while that can mean internalizing it to be able to act it (Andy used the term "internal actor" to describe Knotts and self), your words do not mean the same thing.

[@yajy4501]

The movie A Face in the Crowd goes to prove he wasn’t just great at portraying hero’s and good guys, he could play an incredibly complex villain as well.

[@TommySG1]

I remember being home sick from school and watching Andy Griffith, I Love Lucy, I Dream of Jeanie, The Munsters etc… We couldn’t stream things or had all these cable TV options and there were lots of commercials too, but TV was still great. No special effects, no high tech illusions, just great topics and real good acting. I’m sure todays shows won’t be airing reruns 50-60 years from now, it’s just not the same.

[@Sinz333]

i would give anything to be able to go back and meet this man.

[@GloriaSchneider-rw4ef]

It's interesting to hear him talk about difficult things for him. Memorizing lines for example because to watch his shows you would never know it. They all seemed to flow so effortlessly. It was good hearing his thoughts on everything.

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻 SOOO HOWS YO MOTHER DOIN?

[@kxrv6629]

Quite probably one of the top 5 TV shows of All Time. Sometimes to this day I wish I had Andy Taylor as my Pa

[@patmelton43]

I think Andy Griffith helped so many people in his productions. I have seen so many on his various tv shows such as Aneta Corsaut who you would see as a judge or some other character. Don Knotts would show up all over the place. Andy was a great friend to everyone he knew.

[@carlosrivera4915]

Omg, you can see it in his eyes how wonderful tim he had with everyone in the Andy Griffith show. Love this show!

[@TerryComo2010]

What a wonderful man, love everything he ever did, from No Time For Sergeants, TAGS and of course Matlock. What a genuinely nice and warm human being.

[@garyfrancis6193]

Yeah I was in the Asia Hotel in Bangkok when I read his obit in the Bangkok Times over breakfast. Thai people had no idea who he was.

[@davidzamora9398]

A Man's Man !!! Are There Anymore Like Him Anymore ??? David G Zamora Edinburg Texan 🎶 😊🙃😉👍👍👍 ⚘️🌠 🇺🇲 !

[@patmelton43]

Andy blessed our lives in so many ways. God lent him to us for a time and in my view he was a great friend to all.

[@dyates6380]

Wonderful show, wonderful man. When he died, all of us mourned.

[@lindagarcia8826]

I agree The show actors were like family.

[@SassyPrincessify]

One of my favorite classic television shows of all time.

[@hallsjuju2400]

Andy even shared a stage with Elvis. Will always love the Andy Griffith show. The theme intro is so iconic. Stays in your mind. Just a great show.

[@patrickmurray9409]

Him an Don Knotts was a classic, the shows are still playing, a great sign.

[@johnharris3362]

Every episode of TAGS was a light hearted lesson in living.

[@TheBeaver50]

I’ve lived most of my life in north carolina , close to mount airy . We grew up watching any Griffith show. Heartbreaking to watch this knowing we all get old .

[@dawngilmartin1392]

Loved the Andy Griffith show

[@JamesKatrinaAngelicaRayL-yk9me]

Love you Andy

[@andrewsantasine2629]

I have always loved Andy and Barney…( it’s just fate, the cast and the writers) Classic comedy!

[@belindawoodson8981]

I'm glade he had the opportunity to tell his own Documentary !

[@SueProv]

My favorites were Opey with the birds and also Mr. Mcbeevy.

[@j1st633]

Great channel

[@Curly34584]

THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!

[@deeplydark]

I live in Goldsboro, NC which is where Mr Griffith taught high school from 1949 to 1952. While here, he lived three blocks down the street from my present home. Still trying to figure out which house, he lived on the corner but I’m not sure which one.

[@rundoetx]

Just this last week I saw him do his Hamlet monologue on the Andy Griffith Show. He told it to Opie with Aunt Bea watching while sitting around the dinner table. It was great.

[@bouffant-girl]

Listening to the way he could use comedy to teach history reflects upon the fact that Andy was very well educated, and very well read! He would have made an excellent teacher or college professor if that had been his passion.

[@patmelton43]

AGS was the best show ever on TV. It is part of my memories and always will be.

[@eileendocherty2805]

What a blessed life; he was humble and clearly a hard worker...I'm glad I watched him as a child and as an adult. I have to say his complexion was pretty amazing - angelic like...💖💖RIP in peace Andy. You are missed.

[@lisab7977]

I love Andy! I watch Matlock all the time!

[@travisdean8794]

Andy should be up there with John Wayne, Jimmy Stuart, Dean Martin, Don Knotts, Robert Mitchum, and the list goes on. Helluva lot better than most of today’s actors.

[@patmelton43]

Andy deserves the highest honors for his fine work. He was a help to everyone he worked with. In my view, he was as great as any actor ever to be on Movies or tv.

[@rodyates4771]

My first son was named Andy, for the values Andy Taylor stood for.

[@55tmilam]

The good,ole days!

[@moteleyes2]

Wow. What great stories. Miss you Andy. 😀

[@ednakelley814]

It's a shame he was a mean and nasty man in real life to his loyal fans.

[@Quint1836]

@@ednakelley814I always hate when people like you say this. My aunt met him in 2002 and he was extremely nice and kind, even offering to buy her meal. When he was rude to people, it was usually because of how THEY approached him. Sometimes a man wants to go to the store without doing fanfare. He brought so much joy to millions of people, and never got anything other than a paycheck in return. I can certainly understand his frustration

[@calebm9000]

Such a refreshing interview to see him happy instead of grumpy/annoyed like some other interviews.

[@animan1339]

All woke could use this level of humility.

[@marsazorean62]

A face in the crowd 1957. Lonesome Rhodes. One of the most ignored performances of all time. Check it.

[@tomjones5650]

Hey Ang your interview was sooo Goooooood.

[@jamesparham1467]

BEST SHOW EVER!!!

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Best tv show ever.

[@rogankelly4820]

The good old days.

[@nealm6764]

Love the story about how he stopped all the yelling, and then banned Danny Thomas from the set.

[@deb9806]

Just finished Ron's book "The Boys". Very good

[@iamburl2667]

A plate of biscuits and gra y, Andy griffith show, and you don't get more american, closer to heaven then that, thanks aunt bee andy barney floyd goob and opie

[@hehs3469]

Yes , She Was A Manicurist , And She Was Filling Barney's Nails , And Barney Jumped , She Said What's Wrong , Barney Said , " IT MAKES MY SKIN CRAWL " , And The One With The Dynamite Eating Goat , An Explosion Happened , Barney Yelled , " THERE HE GOES " !! Loved The Show ❤️ Loved Gomer Pyle USMC , As A Matter Of Fact , I Own The Entire Series Of Gomer Pyle USMC ❤️ With Andy Griffith In The Pilot Show ,

[@par2go737]

Reminiscing the good 'ole bygone era of down to earth personal style communication

[@missionaries7575]

Wow my thoughts too, it goes by quick!

[@Bls2323]

The traveling blonde nurse that was on a few episodes and kind of had a thing with Andy …. In real life was Tatum O’Neals mother

[@larryshaver3568]

i remember "Manhunt". It was very well wriiten

[@suehamilton8494]

We try not to miss a show.

[@madkittyjoey70]

Andy was so cute! I definitely do miss him!

[@yolandajohnson8685]

I looooooove this man.

[@ednakelley814]

But he would not love you. He was mean and nasty to his loyal fans. He was known for being very rude to fans. This was not just an off day either. He was mean often, so much so that many people knew this. So disappointing when you're a fan.

[@TRIChuckles]

@@ednakelley814 probably true but I had a truly wonderful interaction with him for about 45 minutes.

[@ednakelley814]

@@TRIChuckles That's great!

[@Quint1836]

@@ednakelley814 but you can also see where he was coming from. At a certain point youd like to be able to go to the store to buy some milk without having to do fanfare

[@PatrickL.McConnell]

Lovely!

[@suzettebennett816]

Interesting that he mentioned the Destry play. There's back story about this play. Look it up.

[@dt8787]

What date did this interview happen? Oh, 2006 (when he was 80 years old). Thanks, Andy.

[@CharlieBrownandRugratsfan2000]

Love Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock, alone with him as Andy Taylor

[@brandonoconnor1079]

Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land where the sun doth shine, Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, Here’s to “Down Home,” the Old North State!

[@jimdavis6833]

I wish you would date these interviews.

[@Xtremecherry95YT]

this was in 2006-2007 since he said at the end he was 80. and in 2012 he died at 86.

[@inamorata966]

I don't care for some of the things he's been in. Especially Matlock, which I found contrived to the point of utter unbelievability. BUT, that said, he carried Matlock, and it was a highly successful series. My late wife loved it; watched it all the time. It's in syndication even now. TAGS was a landmark series. In short, AG was a foundational performer in the history of American TV. If there was a Mt. Rushmore of American television, he'd be up there.

[@Flymore25]

I was born in 89 but I've always loved and appreciated Andy griffith and Don Knotts.There isn't a show on TV today that will be in the record books like the Andy griffith show . Sad to watch these old interviews.

[@tcmusic6429]

There are shows that are “in the record books like TAGS.” 🤦‍♂️

[@javiergonzalez5609]

I get away from today watching andy griffith show everyday

[@bobnoiseux7313]

When is this interview from?

[@stationminute]

He says near the end of the video that he's 80 years old, so that would put it at 2006.

[@Xtremecherry95YT]

agreed.

[@brentmann2988]

11:35 Some of them didn't have any jokes at all. Some of them did.

[@arlichar11]

the show was never the same without barney..even though it still had plenty of great characters, and its still surprises that he would leave such a good thing.. also the choice for aunt bee was a huge mistake ... she was too high class with her voice and appearance , but then played as ditzy innocent but was bossy like she was the queen bee ! it just didnt make sense, should have had more of that friendly small town granny vibe ...

[@kevinh5349]

Knotts said the show was supposed to be over, so he lined up other work, so when they renewed, he'd already moved on to the next thing.

[@arlichar11]

@@kevinh5349 yeah that makes sense..

[@spinandmarty]

You’re reminded just how important ‘the team’ is to success in anything including entertainment. Without Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas “The Andy Griffith Show” doesn’t even happen.

[@ned756]

sheldon leonard was terrible

[@kevindouglas5333]

Lots more Lonesome Rhodes in him than Andy Taylor

[@waltonsfan7257]

A face in the crowd is the greatest

[@vincenolan5033]

How in the world can a channel like this (which I love) misspell Lucille Ball's name in the captions?

[@bobjohnson1587]

I wonder that, too!

[@danahsutton101]

He shares the same birthday as Marilyn Monroe.

[@beagleman123456789]

Sheldon Leonard was smart ‘

[@barbaragermain3713]

Barbara Eden was beautiful.

[@scottmitchell1974]

Unpopular opinion: I don't like Aunt Bea.

[@loribowser2616]

At one point Donald Trump is in a episode.Young kid

[@Quint1836]

No he isnt. I know the episode you're referring too. But that's a mistake. The kid in that episode is about 8 where trump was 21 at the time

[@jasongilmore2709]

Ugh stop spreading this absolute and complete falsehood--- and even if it were true- and it is NOT-- WHO CARES?

[@dragonslayer1294]

I believe he liked Obama. I think he voted for him. Shame on you, Andy

[@GO-ep2he]

Who is Reba McEntire dating?

[@davidce3rash]

Andy was waiting on a woman on a bench with Brad Paisley. I love the man, video and song.

[@papat7663]

I met this man on the Outer Banks as he came in from his private island he was rather vulgar and rude he is not the wonderful human being that everybody thinks Andy Griffith is. Trust me he cussed me told me to get away and all I wanted to do was get an autographed. I will not repeat the vulgarity he said to me I'll never forget it.

[@chriskiser4670]

I've heard from several sources he was not approachable, that he was quite rude to fans. He often clashed with people on the set to

[@RichardDCook]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I met him and chatted for a few minutes and he was down-to-earth and friendly, but on the other hand I wasn't an autograph-seeker. He was working on Matlock and I was working on Murder She Wrote on neighbouring sound stages, and both shoots happened to take breaks at the same time and both of us were just hanging around in between buildings.

[@kendallevans4079]

Poor Andy, struggling with the memories....

[@bobx1034]

not at all-- great memories and clear how he was the driving force to make his shows successful !

[@MsLane61]

Kendall, these actors from the golden age of Hollywood lived full and rich lives and careers. We, as consumers, see their work over and over across decades, while most of them did their work and moved on to the next project. They did not dwell on past work, and many of them never even watched themselves on film. They do not remember details of particular programs like we do. Delightful interview. He is not struggling at all. People in this day need to slow down, shut up, and listen to normal dialogue. Two things have gone terribly wrong in this era: 1) Aged people are not valued in a youth-oriented culture, and 2) It has become vogue to speak in high-speed, impatient, texting-level, self-centered, communication style that is empty of depth. This is how real, older people talk, and it is ripe with knowledge and wisdom. People need to re-learn how to communicate and to discern the difference between empty information and wisdom.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@MsLane61 Yes, he is...I love the guy and feel for him. Pay attention and you'll hear him search for words

[@lorrainedefelice]

I think he did pretty well!

[@rushmore3927]

No.

[@davidgarris2513]

Wouldn't work in today's world. And Fu him

[@samkohen4589]

Curious that in a state that is 40% Afro you almost never saw any during the show's run. Guess Sheriff Andy made sure they stayed out. Did a great job

[@RichardDCook]

I grew up in a very small town in Appalachia and I hardly ever saw black people. The strange thing is, our town was probably around 1/3 black! What it was, it was a one-street town and around 2/3 the way down along this street was an invisible line which divided the black and white parts of town. So yes if you went down the street that direction at some point the old white people sitting on their rocking chairs on their porches became old black people doing the same. But there was pretty much no interaction. Back to the show, as you well know all those 1950s shows were like that. The most ironic thing is the all-white Old West that Hollywood created, when 1 out of every 3 cowboys was black and 1 out of every three cowboys was Mexican.

[@jannuzijannuzicharlescharl3260]

Season 1 has some real gems for episodes, but it is a mixed bag. Season 2 the same. Season 3, just about all the episodes are classics. Season 4 is a pretty good follow-up, as is Season 5. Season 6 is under-appreciated, as are 7 and 8. There are some really very good episodes in 7 and 8, but it was more like ensemble, which is how RFD worked. In 7-8, a lot of the comedy has Andy Taylor being put upon by the comic characters, and that formula worked very well actually.