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ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, 1960-1968.

What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

After retiring from the small screen, she lived a secluded (and, some say, lonely) life.

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What Happened the Day That Andy Griffith Completely Lost It on the ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Set?

It was the one time that fellow cast members say they saw the star become unhinged.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, 1960-1968

Do You Remember How ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Began on ‘The Danny Thomas Show’?

Rather than beginning with a traditional pilot, producers paired Griffith up with a current TV star.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW REUNION, from left: Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, (aired February 10, 1993)

Do You Remember 1993’s ‘The Andy Griffith Show Reunion’?

The special, which hasn’t been shown on television for decades, will air at 5pm EST on May 4 on MeTV.

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5 Thing You Didn’t Know About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Did you know that the theme song actually has lyrics?

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MeTV Announces ‘The Month of Mayberry’ Event Celebrating ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & Spinoffs

Plus, the channel will air ‘The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry’ for the first time in decades.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

What Made Andy Griffith & Don Knotts the Greatest TV Comedy Duo

The pair acted together before ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’

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

Ron Howard & ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Co-star Are Distant Cousins

Ron Howard also shared a fun throwback photo of the cast members reuniting in the ’90s.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, (aka MR. SMITH AU SENAT), from left: James Stewart, Jean Arthur on Belgian poster art, 1939. Alternate

Politics in Movies & TV: Who Did It Best?

From James Stewart in ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ to Burgess Meredith in ‘Batman,’ here are some of the best TV episodes and films about politics.

Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor stands next to a Christmas tree in an episode of 'The Andy Griffith Show,' Los Angeles, California, October 18, 1960. The episode, titled 'Christmas Story,' aired on December 19, 1960

Andy Griffith Did This Special Thing For the Boy Scouts Every Christmas

This is so wholesome.

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

Andy Griffith Once Talked About Reinventing Himself With ‘Matlock’

It wasn’t easy for him to shed the image of Andy Taylor.

MATLOCK, Andy Griffith, 1985-96

How to Watch the Original ‘Matlock’

Find out ahead of the premiere of the ‘Matlock’ reboot.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Don Knotts, 1960-1968.

Celebrating the Lovable Don Knotts On What Would Be His 100th Birthday

Don Knotts, was a very beloved comedian and cherished icon in TV & Film history.

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Who is Still Alive From the Original ‘Matlock?’

One of the stars is going to play a horror version of Santa this year.

Kathy Bates as Madeline 'Matty' Matlock in CBS' upcoming legal drama Matlock, inspired by the beloved 1986-95 Andy Griffith series.

Kathy Bates Is Leading a New ‘Matlock’ Series

In the legal drama inspired by the classic Andy Griffith-led series of the same name, Bates plays brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock, who rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm and uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases.

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Rural Themed TV: The 1960s Gave Viewers A Slew Of Backwoods Comedy Hits

Cornpone TV was huge with shows like ‘Hee-Haw,’ The Andy Griffith Show,’ ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and more until the great ‘Rural Purge’.

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MeTV Is Airing a Marathon of School-Themed Episodes From Classic Sitcoms

You’ll find class clowns aplenty with this nine-and-a-half marathon featuring ‘Saved by the Bell,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ ‘The Brady Bunch,’ ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and more.

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Beloved By All, These Popular TV Pops Helped Raise Generations

Celebrate the best TV dads through the decades.

Don Knotts as Barney Fife, playing harmonica alongside a goat, in
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A Goat Gets ‘Loaded’ in a Hilariously Memorable Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Classic TV On March 23: A goat — and Otis — get loaded in different ways on The Andy Griffith Show, Lucille Ball joins Carol Burnett on her classic variety series and a memorable episode from Gunsmoke’s 20th and final season.

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And Still Champion! Godzilla Rules Comet’s March Monster Madness

Godzilla is the heavy favorite on Comet, the hunter becomes the hunted on ‘Gunsmoke,’ and Otis puts down the booze and picks up a badge.