The Andy Griffith Show

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.

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 Surprising Reason Ron Howard Didn’t Watch ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Being a five-year-old TV star does have some drawbacks.

Which ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Star Dated a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Cast Member?
They were definitely an interesting pairing!

What Were Andy Griffith’s Last Words to Don Knotts?
The best friends and frequent collaborators were together one final time.

Ron Howard’s Most Heartbreaking Memory From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
What made Opie break into sobs?

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.

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?’”

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.

Who Are Andy Griffith’s Children?
One continues to keep the memory of Mayberry alive.

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.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
Which Mayberry residents are still around?

‘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.

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?

Happy Birthday Don Knotts! 6 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & ‘Three’s Company’ Star
Did you know he was a military veteran?

Do You Remember These Famous ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Guest Stars?
Which three-time Academy Award winner once played a confused young father in Mayberry?

The Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Enjoy these cherished on-set moments.

What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
The episode took an unusual turn.

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 Saddest Scene Ever on ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’
TV viewers actually saw it every single week.

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

Who Is TV’s Favorite Dad? And Who Came in Last?
Which one did you choose?

Fathers’s Day Is Coming: Vote for Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!
Plus: We count down 15 of our favorite dads through the decades.

Why Ellie Walker Vanished From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
The actress had a difficult time in Mayberry.

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?

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.

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Star George Lindsey
He was best known as the lovable Goober Pyle.

Who Was Gene Roddenberry’s Shocking First Choice for Spock?
The ‘Star Trek’ creator had his sights set on a very different actor for the role of the cool-headed Vulcan.

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.