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George Lindsey loved playing the role of Goober on The Andy Griffith Show
How a creative partnership became a lifelong friendship for Don Knotts and Andy Griffith
The actor behind Barney's cousin Virgil became one of Mayberry's biggest movie stars
Seven iconic MeTV shows that premiered in October
Andy Griffith used to ''grade'' scripts on The Andy Griffith Show—here’s the grade George Lindsey received
Even as a child on The Andy Griffith Show, Ron Howard had aspirations of becoming a director
Andy Griffith addressed rumors that he based Andy Taylor off of his own father
Don Knotts said that playing a journalist drew attention to The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
Don Knotts signed anxious autographs when he was in character as the ''nervous man''
Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character
Here's how Howard McNear developed Floyd the Barber's mannerisms
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream
These TV stars all won Emmy Awards — but for which role?
Can you tell which are the first and last episodes of popular '60s shows?
Andy Griffith: ''Any time I get a chance to work in North Carolina, I’m going to take it.''
Which of these characters made their debut first?
Andy Griffith said that Sheriff Taylor was ''too good''
Andy Griffith encouraged the writers of The Andy Griffith Show to write more Barney Fife plots
Fans had questions for Aunt Bee, but apparently not about her cooking
Fans of The Andy Griffith Show would see Hal Smith in public and ask if he was sober
Can you tell the difference between Ron Howard and his father, Rance?
Working on The Andy Griffith Show taught Frances Bavier the value of small towns
Don Knotts said that most child actors were ''a pain in the neck''
Did these celebrities from classic TV ever write an autobiography?
Andy Griffith describes the first time Jim Nabors ever sang onstage
Can you match Andy Griffith Show characters to their first lines on the show?
Here's why people kept giving Don Knotts bullets as gifts
Betty Lynn revealed she had ''a little crush'' on Andy Griffith
Don Knotts: ''Andy [Griffith] gave me my big break.''
Match the classic TV star to their home state!
Ron Howard wasn't worried about being typecast as Opie Taylor
Plan a Fourth of July BBQ and we'll tell you which Andy Griffith character you're most like!
Andy Griffith said The Golden Girls was one of the only sitcoms he watched in the Nineties
Andy Griffith said that fate played a big role in his success
Can you match these Dad-centric episodes to the right shows?
Answer these questions and we'll tell you which classic TV show you'd guest star on!
Here's why Barney Fife worked on TV, but not in real-life
What were these everyday items selling for when The Andy Griffith Show first aired?
Which of these movies did this classic TV actor appear in first?
Ron Howard believed that Andy Griffith was a natural leader
Andy or Barney: You can only choose one!
Pick your classic TV best friend for each scenario!
Can you tell the difference between Andy Taylor and Barney Fife?
Frances Bavier was glad there was no ''glamour'' in playing Aunt Bee
Many fans expected George Lindsey to know everything about cars
How well do you know Don Knotts' TV appearances? Find out now!
Andy Griffith was a fan of Don Knotts years before they met
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice
Andy Griffith went home to brush up on his accent whenever he had the chance
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show
How well do you know Barney Fife's guest appearances on The Andy Griffith Show?
How well do you know Andy Griffith's career?
Here’s why Andy Griffith wanted to give Jim Nabors a chance on his series
Are these facts about Don Knotts or Andy Griffith? Only true fans will know which is which!
How well do you know Andy Griffith’s TV appearances? Time to find out!
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had the friendship everyone wanted