Cast members discuss The Andy Griffith Show

[@matrox]

Ron Howard and Elinore Donahue are the sole survivors of the show, and Ron is 70!! and Elinore is 86!!!

[@catwoman6559]

Opies friend Johnny Paul Jason played by Keith Thibedeaux in 19 episodes and of I Love Lucy is still alive. He's 73.

[@slimshead8100]

Ron’s brother is still alive. I mean, I know he wasn’t a regular, but he was on the show.

[@1Momofthree3]

I’m 48 years old and recently started watching Andy Griffith with my mom. What a fantastic show

[@timothywilliams1359]

I was at the Cleveland Clinic on 11/10/23, waiting while my wife's cancer was being diagnosed in an examination room. The Andy Griffith Show was on the TV in the patients' waiting room, and I cannot even begin to describe the wonderful, calming, reassuring effect it had on all the anxious people present.

[@patrickt6642]

I hope things get better for you.

[@timothywilliams1359]

Thank you.@@patrickt6642

[@clintperry799]

Multiple Mayo clinic patient here , the Andy Griffith shows is so wholesome and soothing. I will be praying for your wife cure. Take care Tim . 👍

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Did she was died?

[@timothywilliams1359]

Thank you, Clint. God bless you, my friend.@@clintperry799

[@vernardafertu]

I love it when I'm in Mayberry. I love walking down Main St,, barber shop, the fish pond. I hate it when I realize I'm not in Mayberry... I'm in a psychiatric hospital

[@TracyBlanco-e7w]

Lol! Most people would say "what? hes in a psychiatric ward?" comment but I got it right away and I agree I live in one also

[@harleemannfromtheast]

I am 65 years old. Grew up with this show. Just told my wife the other day… I can see this being replayed long after we leave this earth. It’s that’s good. Wholesome comedy. Hard to find in todays times. TY Mayberry cast and crew!!

[@gusto82nd]

I watch it all the time

[@stevecoronado2866]

MeTV every week it’s watched by me at home and as I travel. Outstanding

[@williamsherman1089]

A lot more entertaining too

[@ocg-tax817]

Im 74. When the Andy Griffith show started, it aired about 30 minutes ( i think) after my bedtime. The next day, daddy would tell us all about the show. Of course, our feelings were hurt because we would have loved to watch. Instead, we had to watch daddy's programs instead. It wasn't until I was a senior in high-school that I got to watch. Sense then, I've been able to watch every episode probably have a dozen times. The show with the cannon was one of the shows I wanted to see, and it was several years before I got to see it. But I've been a fan ever since. Now I stream it into my TV set, and when traveling, I watch it on my phone. I heard the other day that a new version is supposed to air, but I don't know when or which channel. Hopefully someone here can fill in those blanks for me.

[@cherylstewart1339]

This show is like comfort food. When I want to be transported to a truly kinder, gentler and simpler time in the world, I go to Mayberry😊

[@virginiaspeciale8641]

I was trying to think up the words that you said. It’s very calming and improves your mood.

[@garyneilson3075]

Yeah, it was better, but if we want best, look to the future, as - the - best - is yet to come! (Revelation 21 :1-5, the Bible.)

[@cherylstewart1339]

@@garyneilson3075 Indeed, Mr. Neilson, indeed. Shalom🕊

[@cherylstewart1339]

@@virginiaspeciale8641 I 100% agree😊

[@williamdaly1005]

@@garyneilson3075 You are correct, always best to be optimistic.

[@mianta55]

We are so fortunate to have these wonderful shows to watch as we want. We are thoroughly entertained by those who have gone before us but who lead amazing and respected careers. Thank God for these wonderful folks.

[@KarlaElaine100]

My son was recently diagnosed with cancer. When I get really stressed, I watch episodes of Andy Griffith. It takes me back to my childhood and is so calming.

[@heartpaws519]

Thoughts and prayers for strength and healing for both your son and you.

[@williamsherman1089]

These old shows all have a calming soothing effect on me too when I watch them. In todays world it's almost like watching normal sane people lol. Sincerely hope your boy will be ok

[@1Momofthree3]

God bless you and your family.

[@KarlaElaine100]

@@heartpaws519 Thank you so much.

[@KarlaElaine100]

@@1Momofthree3 Thank you so much.

[@ebonypayno1495]

Im 43 years old and still loves the black and white episodes ❤

[@Terp311]

Ok

[@sethflix]

If I could reincarnate into anyone in my next lifetime, I'd like to be Andy Griffith. I have such love and respect for this man. He, along with Mister Fred Rogers were like surrogate fathers for me as a young boy growing up without one in our home. And if I couldn't be Andy, my next choice would be to come back as Ron Howard. Thanks for posting these interviews. Much love and respect. 💕

[@suzannewarren4376]

Nope, little Opie turned into a rich, socialist elite who THINKS Americans care about celebrity opinions! The kid never lived in the real world & still doesn't. Maybe not his fault, but it is what it is!

[@brucemackenzie4952]

I am 77 and grew up with this shoe, identified with Ronnie Howard and loved Aunt Bee and Don did change everything. A kind, funny piece of Americana which seems lost today.

[@hairyscotman]

What wonderful, gifted people that left us all with such incredible, SWEET memories....THANK YOU!!!

[@kathleenhays9085]

We still enjoy the reruns. We still laugh even though we have seen the programs many, many times.❤

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

Don Knotts' Barney Fife character elevated the show to classic status. When he left, no natural comedy element remained. Kudos to Andy Griffith for realizing early on that the hick sheriff bit wasn't going to fly, especially since he was playing the essentially serious role of a widower raising a five-year-old.

[@teastrainer3604]

I respectfully disagree. Andy's becoming a serious character in the fourth season badly damaged the show. When Goober or one of the other characters does something goofy and Andy gets a peevish expression on his face, I wince. If Andy has no empathy for Mayberry's characters, then why should the viewer?

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

@@teastrainer3604 - By early on, I'm going as far back to the spin-off pilot from the Danny Thomas Show which had Andy as a stereotypical, almost buffoonish hayseed character. Some of that continued into the first proper episode, with Barney introduced as his cousin. Griffith sensed something was off and quickly retooled the show making Barney the featured wacky, laugh-getting, nervous deputy character and Sheriff Andy Taylor a more normal, reasonable and responsible type; in essence, the straight man of the duo. The show then became very consistent throughout Don Knotts' tenure. I suspect that what you observed along the way with Griffith's performance might have been due to his over-involvement with the production and writing of the show. He took no credit except as an actor but he worked on the making of every episode and was essentially in charge creatively. The peevishness you perceived (which I doubt too many other viewers did) may have been due to things (which could have included other characters or actors' performances) not being up to his desired standards.

[@teastrainer3604]

@@Noomz-of-Earl I'm fully aware of all that. I'm saying that the last five seasons of the show were nothing compared to the first three seasons, and it all had to do with Andy's turning serious and looking down on Mayberry's boneheads.. In the first three seasons he played the same character he had in No Time for Sergeants, and it worked much better. In the beginning he managed to be more sensible than the cast's eccentrics while also being funny. I imagine that as a Southerner Andy was sensitive about such matters and wanted to show that a Southerner could play a serious character.

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

@@teastrainer3604 - Of course, after "No Time for Sergeants" he played, to much critical acclaim, one of the most serious original dramatic film roles of the late 1950s in Elia Kazan/Budd Schulberg's "A Face in the Crowd."

[@teastrainer3604]

@@Noomz-of-Earl Lonesome Rhodes while in his scammer mode was just like Andy in No Time for Sergeants. Mayberry was a surreal place with surreal people living in it. That's what made it funny. You're welcome to think Andy improved the show by making himself and his girlfriend serious characters but I'm not going to agree with that. Andy hated Mayberry RFD but it wasn't much worse than the last few seasons of his show.

[@JoseBarros-ps4lj]

Barney completed the sheriff, Don Knotts was hilarious, I loved his character.

[@cavecookie1]

Andy was wise, and made a genius call with Don Knotts. He's right; the show would have lasted 2 weeks without Don. "The Andy Griffith Show" is still just as good today as it was back in the day. I especially like the guest musicians who made appearances on the show.

[@1Momofthree3]

The Darling family with the 4 boys that play music…love it

[@cavecookie1]

@@1Momofthree3 Yep, They were actually The Dillards. Clarence White appeared in at least one episode, playing that famous Martin 6-string, with his brother Roland, among a large group...have to look close to see 'em!

[@1Momofthree3]

@@cavecookie1that’s awesome! I just looked them up 😊

[@Lees706]

One of the greatest well written shows of all time.

[@ScottALanter]

For 39 minutes and 47 seconds tonight, I managed to shut out every bit of the chaos going on in the world right now and get completely lost in every second of this video. I grew up watching TAGS reruns in the early 70s. And, while I know it's impossible to go back in time, there are just some days that I really need that clock to be rolled back. It's difficult to really put into words. It was just a simpler time back then.

[@frankmcveigh1061]

I feel the exact same way.

[@randymillhouse791]

Unless your skin was black. Get it?

[@williamsherman1089]

​@@randymillhouse791Most black people I know say it was a better time too. Most kids or people I should say that grew up in the seventies miss that time period regardless of race...........or were you just making a joke?

[@michaelkupfer3723]

Wait you think it was a better time because of a wholesome TV show? You really think that accurately depicted the times or the hardships that people had?

[@donchandler2213]

I totally understand what you are saying. I feel the exact same way

[@oldcop18]

We still watch this show every evening. Great cast but Don made the show what it was.

[@stephentaylor280]

Barney made the show.

[@theguythatdoesthatonething2133]

Me and my 12 yo daughter have started watching the Andy Griffith from season 1 episode 1 and now we are at season 3 and this show might be the most feel good life lesson show to ever be in tv. God bless Andy, Don and Ron

[@woodsman335]

Jim Neighbors (Gomer Pile) was from Sylacauga, AL. My mom attended Sylacauga, High School and was just a couple years behind Jim in school. Many of the old timers here still remember him. I knew a teacher who went to school with him. Small town guy who made it big.

[@MrFloppy131]

Pyle not Pile

[@MrFloppy131]

Nabors not Neighbors

[@woodsman335]

@@MrFloppy131 thank you for spelling correction. You're a champ

[@paulettegrant9996]

I watch all the reruns, wonderful show.They don't make them like that anymore. THAT'S WHEN TELEVISION WAS GREAT!!

[@ellenelder9941]

Yes, it's too bad the shows aren't like this anymore. Either is the news!!! But, we all have our great memories!!!

[@michaelkupfer3723]

And yet we live in the golden age of tv/streaming. The amount of high quality shows coming out in the last 20 years is extrodinary

[@ellenelder9941]

@michaelkupfer3723 very true!

[@nmjazz09]

The show that the world should live by.

[@maryannnoriega7216]

Amen to that!!

[@formermpc10]

Yea, if you're white.

[@timothysader7060]

@@formermpc10Why ?

[@michaelkupfer3723]

No internet, no social media, no drugs, no politics, no social security, no poc...

[@dehnerhoades1238]

I have been a fan of The Andy Griffiths Show since the first episode. I still watch it.

[@R._Thornhill]

What a very smart man he was. Most people took him for a fool. He was absolutely nothing even close to a fool. He was a genius.

[@JamesJones-mm2nm]

I think they all were! Including Sheldon and Danny! To see the talent of Andy, and the rest ! Howard Morris , fricking genius!

[@aaronjaben7913]

10:56 I thought that was the funniest episode when I was a kid! "Looks like you got too much grease in your steering column!" hahaha!

[@deanfrankel4015]

Calming, entertaining and wonderful taking a journey with such real humble people.

[@williamsherman1089]

All those old shows are like that to me, it's like you have to watch TV shows from sixty years ago to see normal people again lol

[@Freedom-dx7kq]

I think Eleanor Donahue was more talented than she gave herself credit for.

[@benvye4279]

She did well on the Griffith show, but there was no chemistry between Andy and her.

[@MrDubyadee1]

I had a crush on her from Father Knows Best. I still do.

[@bobbrown8361]

I agree, wish she lasted the whole season

[@joeblaumer49]

I enjoyed her character on the show.

[@mkidd8806]

Eleanor was just going through a divorce with many other issues. If she had less personal issues she probably would have stayed.

[@519djw6]

*This is a very good montage of various people who were involved in "The Andy Griffith Show" speaking about the inner workings of the series.*

[@sheilabuchanan8619]

I watch his show everynight then I watch Green Acres.

[@TheLarryBrown]

Did you put asterisks around every word to make that bold?

[@519djw6]

@@TheLarryBrown I confess that I did! (To more precise, I surrounded the entire remark with asterisks.)

[@hoozurmama883]

My granddaughters are now watching this show and love it. I recently took them to Mt. Airy, NC (aka Mayberry) and they had a wonderful time riding in Barney's squad car. The show is timeless.

[@cwaynebrock2519]

I love hearing stories from the older generation, back in the day.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Don Knotts was the center piece of the entire show period

[@johnnyconn4130]

❤ I love show. all played. their parts well. I miss. the show. Mayberry. little town but large people.

[@Susanne-v7w]

Yes, I love this program.....every day! ;)

[@allhandsondeckinc.4788]

My dad and mom used to watch Andy Griffith Show ... I remember Don Knotts I'm here it's 2024 :)

[@JD5RookieOfYear2024]

Stop self deprecating Ellie! You were and are amazing and beautiful!!!

[@DiamonDave1361]

..One of, if not the best TV shows of all time.. Got a chance to meet Andy when I was about 11 years old.. We were vacationing in Nags Head, NC, and waiting to go out fishing on a charter boat. The man who ran the marina pointed to a boat coming into the inlet, & said "there's Andy".. My father said "Andy who"? "Andy Griffith" he replied.. My dad was also a huge fan, "No Time For Sergeants" was one of his favorite movies (the "saluting toilet" scene is one of the funniest ever). We went down on the dock as his boat backed in.. He was very gracious, and had a great day fishing.. My friend and I kept looking past Andy into the boat, & he noticed this, & asked "What are ya'll youngins lookin' for"? We replied in unison... "Opie" He busted out laughing.. After all he"s done, I'm glad we were able to make HIM laugh...

[@KarynS-y7b]

This is a beautiful tribute and great compilation.

[@DaveG.-qv3iu]

Andy G.od Mayberry, IS one of the BEST family pilots to ever launch‼️In my perspective. It spoke to ALL ages. Its that good!! Families can watch these episodes all together on the couch. Now a older grandpa. I'm watching with my grandkids. :)

[@ValerieGriner]

This was the BEST T.V. show of all time! I still laugh at every episode, even though I've seen each one dozens of times. I wish we had good, clean, DECENT T.V. shows today, but we DO NOT! I also enjoyed The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie...good, moral, decent T.V. shows. I hardly ever turn on the T.V. these days...it's pretty much trash, sex or violence.

[@vanmoody]

On Monday nights Allan Newsome does a podcast on youtube about the Andy Griffith Show. It is a nice time to reminisce about the show.

[@ValerieGriner]

Thanks! I'll have to check that out.@@vanmoody

[@NRALifer1]

Ms Ellie, I always thought you were a Major part of the show, I hated you didn't come back! They should have gotten down on their knees for you, I sure would have! Loved this show growing up, Still do! RIP to all the Great Actors that made this Show Great!

[@formermpc10]

She wouldn't put up with Andy being handsy.

[@MountainFisher]

Ron; Pa? 'Yes' What's the matter with Barney? 'He's just a nut'.

[@takethelowroad]

the funny line that surprised me was when Andy said to Opie, "I liked it better before you knew how to talk"

[@JudiKerestan]

I LOVE ANDY 4 ever!

[@cherylbrusgulis6057]

Aunt Bea was a wonderful actress who added a lot to the show as well.

[@richardalongi4720]

Might have been a good actress but according to Andy.......she wasn't very pleasant to work with!! 😢

[@maryannnoriega7216]

One of my favorite shows ❤ all cast members were awesome so whole some people in the Town of Mayberry

[@carsonkelly2123]

This is what Make America Great Again means to me. Love this era.

[@markhutchison2240]

I hate when politics are interjected where they don’t belong. Thinking about the hate engendered by Trump has nothing to do with the love for your neighbor that was on display on that show.

[@carsonkelly2123]

@@markhutchison2240 Sounds like someone has TDS….

[@chevlife3311]

@@markhutchison2240so sad that you have a terminal case of TDS.

[@formermpc10]

A majority white town run by bumbling good ole boys. So glad America has made progress!

[@garyneilson3075]

I always thought Ron Howard was the most natural kid actor I'd ever seen, Don Knotts is so right!

[@lee-lee2418]

I loved Ellie on the show - I'm sorry it didn't work out for her ❤.

[@JoseBarros-ps4lj]

Ellie was too independent and had a hot temper, Andy needed a woman with a career but sweeter, like the nurse

[@JoseBarros-ps4lj]

Miss Peggy the nurse was perfect for Andy, she was very sweet, I don't know why they didn't keep her on the show as a regular, Helen was always angry, and Ellie was too independent and hostile.

[@lee-lee2418]

True, she did, tho she also had her sweet moments. I liked her better than Helen 😬. It wouldn't have had the funny elements if they were 100% perfectly wonderful tho 😆.

[@tonysmith952]

She was an extremely great loss to the character and essence of the show. I can only wish how great it would have been if she had stayed!

[@cherylbrusgulis6057]

She does not give herself enough credit. I think she was great on the show!

[@CdA_Native]

I met Mr. Griffith in 1969 while I was in the Air Force, and he was staying at the hotel where I was moonlighting as a bellhop. This famous star had a suite just off the lobby and he would leave his door open so literally anyone could stick their head in and talk to him. If memory serves, he had a bottle of booze on the table, and a couple of long haired dachshunds that he would walk through the lobby and out into the parking lot. Most people were too shy to speak to him, but those that did have stories they are still telling their great grandchildren!!

[@drnantz]

Sheldon Leonard was so talented they dedicated his name to the characters on The Big Bang Theory.

[@jimdecker4526]

I watch the show just about every day. It honestly reminds me of the town that I grew up in. Best TV show still, to this day. It will always be relevant.

[@kylepannell8866]

Reading some of these comments made me realize it wasn’t just me that watched this show for comfort. When I go through tough times, I always binge watch the Andy Griffith Show. It puts my life in perspective.

[@heartpaws519]

Andy says "because of the nature of the show, morality just came along with it" Spoken Words you would NEVER hear today!!💔😢

[@formermpc10]

Morality? Andy and Don were both womanizers who had affairs.

[@danielpincus221]

So many lovely memories of the show.

[@davidaustin7825]

I was happy to hear Andy tell about not wanting the mayor character(s). I finally decided mayors might hold some sway in terms of working against them if they didn't kiss the ring. By the way, my vacation trip to Mt Airy NC was one of the best of my 70 years.

[@andrealatham1284]

The Andy Griffith show and Danny Thomas show were the two best shows EVER!

[@robertmead9234]

I wish i could climb inside my TV and live in Mayberry! ❤

[@williamsherman1089]

LoL, I grew up in a small rural town and there's always a cast of nutty people like that in small towns

[@robertmead9234]

@@williamsherman1089 Yes, Bethesda, Arkansas is my old hometown. Population about 150!

[@stephenberson7236]

Barney was the best comedic character I have ever seen

[@themancaveclub]

I really miss Don Knotts.

[@williamsherman1089]

I really miss a whole lot of people that have passed on including him.

[@jackhackett80]

This is my evening go-to Monday through Friday helps relax me in the evening before bed. Still one of television's all time great shows

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Such a humble interview. Andy gives so much credit to Don Knotts

[@TheMOLTENPLANET]

Don Knotts played piano once at Westlake Joes in Daly City, CA. Very random, I guess he had family in the area

[@nmjazz09]

One of the best videos on youtube. So good!

[@johnsawh8459]

Love this show.

[@edhill8341]

This show and others like Leave It To Beaver in many ways was like the world I lived in everyday as a young grade schooler

[@johnhoffhines7660]

Love this Show !! I’ve probably seen every show many times .. ❤😂😂

[@Querencia7779]

Thankful to the deepest depths that this show exists. I need it in these terrible, ‘mental’ times.

[@williamsherman1089]

LoL, you too? I watch them just so I can see normal human beings again even if they were fictional characters

[@toddsilverman3252]

A class act....thanks👍

[@Anchor5777]

These actors are so complimentary towards each other. I like that. The Andy Griffith show was so realistic, the acting was so true to real life. I still love this show. I thought Elinor Donahue did a great job as Ellie. I was hoping Andy would marry her.

[@formermpc10]

She wouldn't put up with the star's treatment of women.

[@ozarkpipertony8396]

One of the top 5 shows all time and how incredible of Andy to give Don that credit and the humility, honor, values, and congruence and character there was in this show and cast! I miss these times desperately. There should be an "Andy Griffith National Day" to honor the cast, values and show and America! Same with Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross.

[@garyneilson3075]

That Opie / Andy relationship was the baseline, along with the Andy Barney one.... It made it fun, wholesome, and fine. Father son relationships should take it for a pattern.... As in "make sure of all things, hold fast to what is fine" (1Thess.5 :21) that was a' fine' pattern to put before the public. Love Elinor Donahue and her role wish they could've held on to her! I could even see her as Opies Mom, no one else though.....

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Don says that Andy said that he would not do the show for more than five years so that's why he (Don) left. But I don't understand why he didn't at least discuss it with Andy before making the decision to leave.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. A man like Andy existed in my life who was my grandfather ❤.

[@bettydavis563]

Friends posted this..l stopped my choirs..and watched this...memories...😢 thank for sharing❤❤

[@ManagingMyLife82]

I would of like to see more people from the show that were alive in 2006, when they did this interview.

[@shuroom57]

Every time there's a question about how a police officer behaves toward his arrestees, wonder, how would Sheriff Taylor handle this? I know it's simplistic and I'm certainly never in the position of a policeman, but it would seem to be pertinent.

[@bobmckenna5511]

This was great. I was most impressed with the courage Elinor Donohue showed describing her personal viewpoint and a soft side many would keep to themselves. (possbly a different episode of this series). I didn't realize also that she was the same actress from Father Knows Best, really impressive - such a different character, and obviously a different stage of life.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

My favorite episode is "Mister McBeevee".

[@buffalopatriot]

We watch the show every single day. I have to wear suspenders and a belt to keep my trousers up so my now wife calls me ‘Mr. McBeevee’.

[@russellfarina9099]

Excellent episode! What terrific writing and acting!

[@williamsherman1089]

LoL, I liked the one where Barney insists they needed a police dog but the ol' mutt doesn't like him very much but accidentally helps them catch the escaped convict

[@One-Day-After-Another]

Up in Barney's room is one of my favorite episodes.

[@Freedom-dx7kq]

I loved the Andy Griffith show and Matlock. I bought all the tapes of Matlock. Andy Griffith and Don Knots are the best actors and I miss them. ❤

[@formermpc10]

Andy cheated on his wife and had multiple affairs, along with Don. Family values, right?

[@halfgermanantony]

My wife and I watch it nearly every night on Pluto TV (we like to watch the older shows like Little House on the Prairie or Matlock, etc). Still see an episode now and then we somehow have never seen. We think it is the best show of all time. Barney the best character and Andy the best straight man. Was just a great show.

[@ronwade2206]

My earliest memories sitting too close to the TV again sit back Ronald! 📺 ❤️ 🍼 😊

[@joannayork1422]

I watch it every night.

[@spockboy]

Thanks for editing these all together : )

[@RobertMiller-ok3pz]

😢😢😢😢 I grew up with all of them I wish in today world we would have the love like the old days never again love you all 😢❤

[@aprilina2580]

Best show ever

[@raymeedc]

You were wrong, Elinore! I Love that show, one of the very best ever in my opinion, but 2 things about the casting taking a wrong turn always bothered me. The first, most obvious, was Barney leaving the show when he did. The show was never nearly as good or the same without him. The second was the loss of Elinore Donahue. I was never a fan of hers or the show she was on before, Father Know’s Best, but I loved her on Andy Griffith. She seemed to be just the right fit for Andy, the yin to his yang, the differences allowing her to draw some of Andy’s inners out, which seemed to occur in subtle and not so subtle ways in each episode. I loved her personality on the show, and I loved her affect on Andy & visa versa. To make matters worse, the woman he did wind up with, Helen Crump, was a relative stick in the mud, whom I never took to. Elinore Donahue never did find her place on another show, despite her appearing in quite a few pilots & short runs. If Elinore had worked out on Andy’s show, she’d be right up there now as a memorable tv character icon.

[@cubkid82]

Agree 100%. I loved her on this show. And never was a real fan of Helen. Wished Elinor had stayed on the show.

[@raymeedc]

They didn’t have to tie Andy down. As with many relationships on comedy shows, they could easily have stretched out their pre relationship business to initial friendship, conscious to subconscious flirtations, interest in other dates, and misunderstandings for a couple or few seasons before finally hooking up.

[@8176morgan]

I loved watching Elinor Donahue on "Father Knows Best" but loved her even more on "The Andy Griffith Show". I sure wish that she had stayed for her full three year contract. Too bad that they did not have royalty residuals back then as that may well have enticed her to stay a while longer. I didn't like Helen Crump much either, but one that I most certainly did was that Southern Belle Johanna Moore. Oh what a wonderful actress she was! So beautiful and classy in her actions. One of my faves from that series for sure. Too bad that she did not appear in a lot more episodes and especially with that natural southern accent. She would have made a great partner for sheriff Andy. To this day, nobody knows why she disappeared from that show so quickly, but it great loss for sure. 😪😪

[@raymeedc]

DITTO on Johanna Moore, a sweetheart & smart❣️ Head and shoulders above any other he dated, especially Crump. Ironically, Griffith & Crump were reportedly quite an item for quite a while off stage 😏

[@8176morgan]

@@raymeedc Yes, too bad Andy didn't dump Crump but kept in touch with beautiful Peggy McMillian. They made a much better couple.

[@danbarrale5457]

I noticed the change in opis roll in the beginning episodes..glad andy and rons dad had that amicable chat

[@kokomojoe6552]

Elinor, A Real Beauty, Inside and Out.

[@Sharpshooter-77]

❤. Love Andy and crew.

[@pataustin1977]

One of my nieces went to University, she said that one of her professors rushed out of the classroom exactly at 3:00 p.m. so he could get home to watch The Andy Griffith Show at 3:30.

[@GunnySmithApple]

I hate that Don Knotts left the show. It was never the same after his departure. However, I’m so glad we got The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and his other work after his departure

[@Suddenlyits1960]

Andy Griffith was an incredibly gifted actor,and a naturally witty and funny man. Andy could have very easily carried the show on his own if he had too,but Andy also had good insight and the ability to see the talent in others and let them shine. Andy did that with Don,he also discovered and was responsible for giving Jim Nabors his big break and own show,Gomer Pyle USMC. Andy also believed very much in Jerry Van Dyke and helped him along. I love Andy and Don. They were magic together. Don wanted to be a team with Andy,and said he regretted leaving The Andy Griffith Show. And the tone of the show changed forever when Don left. Jack Burns couldnt fill his shoes. I am reading the book "Andy and Don" right now.

[@davidharris1693]

It is always a way to go home just watching the show gives you peace

[@markw4263]

However it happened, the AG show was wonderful. The, now - it’s stood the test of time.

[@kyrilascully7828]

Anyone who has ever seen Andy Griffith in A FACE IN THE CROWD with Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau would have to admit that Andy is just as talented as Marlon Brando. And he didn't take himself as seriously as Brando.

[@tiptina55]

A Face In The Crowd is one of the most powerful movies ever made. Andy was excellent.

[@craighoover1495]

Thank you.

[@s2snider]

I loved Elinor Donahue's "Ellie" on the show's first season. They could have used her more and the show would have worked even if they weren't able to get Don Knotts. She was also amazing on her one episode of Star Trek, where her character was very unpleasant. In both cases, her acting was brilliant.

[@dianarockwell6256]

We still use the catchphrases like Nippet in the bud and aunt bee call the man. But it’s interesting to know that Don Knotts didn’t do well with those movies. The first one the ghost and Mr. chicken was a take off of the haunted house episode on the Andy Griffith show. And the first script that Don got was so terrible the Andy and Don spent the weekend rewriting it. And Don took no riders credit or got paid but helped Don just because he was his friend. That movie is one of my all-time favorite movies. I loved the one about the computer hacking thing with the city government job. I think the name fig was used had a frame a fig I think. It had a lot of well-known character actors as did the ghost chicken movie. And who can forget Mr. limpet. One of my favorite Andy Griffith episodes is not the ones that everyone else loves. The refrigerator for the freezer show with getting it wholesale and it not working and he kept saying aunt Bea call the man. With the dogs following her down the street with all the defrosting beef in the wagon. And then there’s the loaded goat episode. And the motorcycle one is a classic as is Barney giving the governor a parking ticket and getting drunk because Otis dumped his liquor into the water dispenser. And the still at the sister‘s house. All very classic episodes oh and Opie’s newspaper yeah that was really good.

[@randycox1101]

One of the best shows I’ve ever seen And I agree that an elected Sheriff doesn’t have to answer to a town Mayor Elinore Donahue was an absolute Babe!! And aunt Bee was a saint Opie was just a good kid Barney made the show!!!