The Andy Griffith Show

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Aneta Corseaut, Season 5, 1964-1965

The Tragic Story of the Real Helen Crump

Who was the real-life woman who shared a name with Andy Taylor’s great love?

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, THE, Don Knotts, Andy Griffith, 1960-1968

Here’s Why Juanita Was Never Seen on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

The waitress was often discussed, but never shown.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Don Knotts, Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, on set, (September 1962), 1960-68

MeTV Highlights: December 29-January 4

Catch some of your favorite classic TV episodes this week.

BRADY BUNCH, Susan Olsen, Hal Smith, 'The Voice of Christmas,' (Season 1), 1969-74

Where to Watch Classic Sitcom Christmas Episodes

Walk down memory lane with classic Christmas episodes of ‘Bewitched,’ ‘The Brady Bunch’ and more.

THE WALTONS, (top, from left): Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, John Walmsley, Judy Norton-Taylor, Richard Thomas, (bottom): Mary Beth McDonough, Kami Cotler, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, Eric Scott, David Harper, 1972-81

MeTV Highlights This Week: December 15-21

Get cozy with some classic TV this week.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW REUNION, front from left: Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, rear from left: Jim Nabors, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, 1993

MeTV’s Announces Classic Sitcom Reunion Marathon

Catch reunion episodes of ‘Happy Days,’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ ‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘All in the Family.’ 

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

Why Was There Only One ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Christmas Episode?

Christmas only came to Mayberry once…

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Jack Burns, (Season 6), 1960-68

What Happened to Jack Burns After He Was Fired From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

After he got the boot from Mayberry, he was welcome by some Muppets.

Jim Nabors, 1965

The Incredible Act of Loyalty That Cost Jim Nabors His Show

The ‘Gomer Pyle’ star was given the choice between having his friend fired and having his entire show cancelled.

George Lindsay and Bob Denver brawl split image

Gilligan vs. Goober – Their CRAZY Feud Became a Brawl!

The ’60s sitcom titans once came to blows.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Jack Burns, (Season 6), 1960-68

Why Warren Ferguson Suddenly Disappeared From ‘The Andy Griffith Show

It wasn’t his fault he got axed from the show.

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, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

How Your Favorite ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Stars Almost Didn’t End Up on the Show

On the 65th anniversary of the show’s premiere, learn how your favorite Mayberry residents almost didn’t make it to the screen.

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

Whatever Happened To Aneta Corsaut, Helen Crump From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

Before she married the sheriff of Mayberry, she was terrorized by a sci-fi beast.

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.

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

The Tragic Story of Howard McNear, Floyd the Barber on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

The actor returned to Mayberry despite a serious health issue.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Don Knotts, 1960-1968.

The Real Reason Don Knotts Left ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

There was no bad blood between the two stars.

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!

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The Surprising Reason Ron Howard Didn’t Watch ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Being a five-year-old TV star does have some drawbacks.

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

Which ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Star Dated a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Cast Member?

They were definitely an interesting pairing!

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.

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

Ron Howard’s Most Heartbreaking Memory From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

What made Opie break into sobs?

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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.

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

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

Which Mayberry residents are still around?