Andy Griffith

MATLOCK, Andy Griffith, 1986-95

The Real Reason the Original ‘Matlock’ Was Canceled After Nine Seasons

Executives wanted to focus on shows that drew in younger viewers.

HEADMASTER, Andy Griffith, 1970-71

Andy Griffith Thought He’d Be ‘Hot Stuff’ After Mayberry — But ‘Sat Around’ Instead

He had a tough reality check after ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ ended.

THE NEW ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, top from left: Marty McCall, Andy Griffith, Lee Meriwether, bottom from left: Lori Rutherford, Ann Morgan Guilbert, 1971.

What Was ‘The New Andy Griffith Show’ and Why Was It Cancelled After Just One Season?

The comedy icon tried to recreate the magic of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ … and failed.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, 'Mountain Wedding', (airdate: 4/29/63), Don Knotts, Howard Morris, 1960-1968

How a Shakespearean Actor From the Bronx Became ‘The Andy Griffith Show’s Ernest T. Bass

The show’s famous country wild man was actually a serious director.

Here’s Why Andy Griffith Fired Betty Lynn From ‘Matlock’

She and Griffith had a great working relationship … but that all changed on the set of his hit legal drama.

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Do You Remember ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Fun Girls, Skippy and Daphne?

These party girls from Mount Pilot made trouble for Andy and Barney!

THE ANDY GRIFFITH, DON KNOTTS, JIM NABORS SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, 1965.

What Were Andy Griffith’s Last Words to Don Knotts?

The best friends and frequent collaborators were together one final time.

MATLOCK, Andy Griffith, 1986-95.

Do You Remember Andy Griffith’s Shocking Final Film Role?

He ended his career with a raunchy character who was a far cry from Andy Taylor.

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This Is the Saddest Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Ever

The 20th reunion for Mayberry’s class of 1948 contained more than its share of surprises.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Ron Howard, 1960-68

Ron Howard Reveals Andy Griffith Was ‘Annoyed the Media Didn’t Embrace’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

“‘How long do we have to be in the top ten for them to understand why this show works?’”

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Andy Griffith and Frances Bavier Feuded for Years — Except for This One Surprising Moment

The pair were often at odds, but in this moment, Griffith had Bavier’s back.

Andy Griffith, right, and his first wife, Barbara Griffith, at the New York premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD, 1957

Who Are Andy Griffith’s Children?

One continues to keep the memory of Mayberry alive.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Ron Howard, 1960-68

Why Andy Griffith Originally Wanted Nothing to Do With ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Griffith “had not done well in the last number of years, professionally” when the show was first pitched to him.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Elinor Donahue, Andy Griffith (ca. 1960-Season 1), 1960-68

‘Andy Griffith Show’ Star Elinor Donohue Finally Reveals Whether She Was Fired From the Show

Classic TV fans have long wondered why the actress vanished from the show … and whether there was truth to rumors that she feuded with Griffith.

RETURN TO MAYBERRY, from left: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, 1986,

Here’s What Ron Howard Really Thought of Andy Griffith

How did one of TV’s most famous fictional families feel about each other in real life?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Barbara Eden, 'The Manicurist', (Season 2, ep. 16, aired Jan. 22, 1962), 1960-68

Do You Remember These Famous ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Guest Stars?

Which three-time Academy Award winner once played a confused young father in Mayberry?

Richard Kline Three’s Company

Whatever Happened to Richard Kline – Larry Dallas from ‘Three’s Company?

Jack Tripper’s TV best friend may be singing on a stage near you.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68.

The Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, on set, (September 1962), 1960-68. photo: Richard R. Hewett/TV Guide/Courtesy Everett Collection

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Enjoy these cherished on-set moments.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

The episode took an unusual turn.

MATLOCK, 1986-95, Andy Griffith, Year 4, 1989-1990.

What Happened on the Final Episode of the Original ‘Matlock’?

The series aired its finale … and then there were four more episodes.

Miss Peggy, Andy Griffith Show, Joanna Moore

Why Did Miss Peggy Disappear from ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

The big-hearted nurse seemed like such a good match for Sheriff Andy Taylor.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Aneta Corseaut, 1960-68

Who Was the Best Girlfriend on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’? Vote for Your Favorite!

Who was Andy’s best match?

Matlock collage, Andy Griffith and Kathy Bates

‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates Reveals She Hasn’t Seen Andy Griffith Version: ‘I Didn’t Watch It’

The new series was initially planned as a direct sequel to the original show.

TVs Best Dads

Fathers’s Day Is Coming: Vote for Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!

Plus: We count down 15 of our favorite dads through the decades.

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What Was Andy Griffith’s First Movie Role?

Before he was enforcing law and order in Mayberry, he starred in a dark social satire.

Andy Griffith, right, and his first wife, Barbara Griffith, at the New York premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD, 1957

Who Were Andy Griffith’s Wives?

The star was married three times.

Don Knotts, Elinor Donahue, The Andy Griffith Show, Everett Collection

Why Ellie Walker Vanished From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

The actress had a difficult time in Mayberry.

MATLOCK, Andy Griffith, 1986-95

6 Facts About the Original ‘Matlock,’ May They Please the Court

Why did Andy Griffith’s TV lawyer have such a thing for hot dogs?

George Lindsey, Frances Bavier, Ken Berry, 1968, (1968-1971). graphic

How ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ Spun Off From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Take a walk down memory lane with the first-ever episode of ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ on MeTV.