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ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Don Knotts, 1960-1968.

6 Things You Never Knew About Don Knotts

Did you know he was a military veteran?

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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.

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.

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MeTV Presents ‘Love Me,’ a Marathon of Love-Themed Classic Shows This February

Get the full schedule here.

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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.

A Look at the Most Beloved TV Families of All Time

These top TV families have had us glued to the tube for years!

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‘A Very Merry MeTV’ Brings the Best Holiday-Themed Classic TV Shows

Celebrate the holidays with ‘Happy Days,’ ‘The Waltons,’ ‘All in the Family’ and many more beloved shows. Find out when to watch with the 2024 schedule.

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Andy Griffith Once Talked About Reinventing Himself With ‘Matlock’

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

THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN, Don Knotts, 1966

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Ghost and Mr. Chicken’

When Don Knotts left ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ he brought a lot of the Mayberry gang with him.

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Tune Into Svengoolie’s ‘BOO-Nanza’ This Weekend For Cartoons, Karloff & Classic Halloween Episodes

Check out ‘Son of Frankenstein,’ spooky Looney Tunes, Halloween episodes of ‘The Brady Bunch,’ ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ and more!

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Bob Denver’s Widow Dreama Attends Mayberry Days to Celebrate ‘Gilligan’s Island’ 60th Anniversary

Dreama Denver is showcasing her new book about her life with Bob.

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

Celebrate ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ at Mayberry Days

The family friendly festival celebrates all things of this beloved show in North Carolina.

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Svengoolie’s October Film & TV Schedule for ‘Svengoolie’s Halloween BOO-nanza’

It’s going to be a spooky season indeed, with movies like ‘House of Wax,’ ‘The Dark Crystal’ and ‘Son of Frankenstein,’ plus plenty of spooky classic TV!

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.

BEVERLY HILLBILLIES, Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Max Baer, Donna Douglas, 1962-71

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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7 Fun Facts About Actor/Director Ron Howard as He Turns 70

The ‘Apollo Thirteen’ director also has his first animated feature coming out soon and more!

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MeTV’s ‘Collector’s Call’ Returns for Season 5

The popular series that follows host Lisa Whelchel as she visits pop-culture collectors around the country returns with 26 episodes, including its 100th installment in August.

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TV Shows That Recycled Their Sets For Other Shows

The show ‘Mannix’ used a very popular ’70s show’s set… can you guess which one?

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Famous TV Shows That ‘Jumped The Shark’

On this day in history, Fonzie literally jumped a shark and sparked this term in pop culture.

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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.

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The Very First TV Guide Turns 70! What Issues Are Most Valuable Today?

The very first TV Guide magazine came out on April 3, 1953, and featured Desi Arnaz Jr. on the cover.