While many people remember Andy Griffith for his role in The Andy Griffith Show, the actor had a long and successful career that wasn't just limited to a television series.

According to an interview with The Buffalo News, Griffith hosted a television special in 1967 entitled "Andy Griffith's Uptown Downtown Show."

"I'll continue to do specials - three in three years - after next season," said Griffith. "But I won't be doing the series because I gotta make pictures for Universal and I can't do both." The special included various performances, including one by singer Tennessee Ernie Ford.

But Griffith never denied an audience what they wanted, so of course, Don Knotts had to make an appearance. The duo became well known as Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Fife on The Andy Griffith Show but forged a friendship off-screen. Because of that friendship, Griffith and Knotts often performed together, delighting viewers everywhere.

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Of course, the combination wasn't just for the benefit of the audience. Griffith and Knotts genuinely enjoyed working together and were better because of their partnership. It seemed that the two were rarely seen without each other, and they preferred it that way.

In the interview, Griffith explained that after The Andy Griffith Show, he hoped to pursue a career in film, and he knew just who he'd like to work with.

"I hope they'll put Don Knotts and me together all the time," the actor said.

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