The Untold Truth Of The Andy Griffith Show

Before hit comedy shows like "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" that pushed the boundaries of eccentric humor, there was "The Andy Griffith Show." The program aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968 and featured the story of a widowed sheriff and the fictional eccentric community of Mayberry, North Carolina. "The Andy Griffith Show" was one of the most successful shows of the '60s and over the years it has continually been looked at as one of the best series in American television history by various publications.

Back when "The Andy Griffith Show" aired it was a program that evoked nostalgia, and today it still displays a much simpler time in America. Here is the untold truth about "The Andy Griffith Show."

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It was a spinoff | 0:00
Prankster Andy | 01:38
A serious actress | 02:50
The impact of Don Knotts | 04:03
Floyd's stroke | 04:53
A real-life romance | 05:52
An attempted return | 07:14
The Birth of Gomer Pyle | 08:28
Leaving on a high note | 09:27
One last reunion | 10:41

[alanwebster]

Don't care how many times I have seen an episode, I can still sit through it again, and actually laugh again...even knowing what is going to happen..love it!

[malkavian]

My daddy loved this show. I used to watch it with him. He died in 2016 from cancer. Rip daddy. I love and miss u.

[valeriegriner]

The first 5 seasons in B/W are, by FAR, the best episodes. After Barney left, it just wasn't the same.

[hondadude]

I watch Andy Griffith on TV Land from 1 to 5 every day. It's a great show to watch instead of the other junk that's on TV.

[marianlincoln]

Growing up I thought Mayberry was just like the town's around where my Grandparents lived in Southern Missouri. The people all knew each other and their families, helped each other and cared. Not like today where folks don't want to get " Involved" I miss those days .

[wvhillbille]

I miss shows you could watch with your family

[sburris]

Growing up in a small NC town..this show will always be a favorite.

[tobiojo]

I always watch the reruns of the Andy Griffith show with my family.

[adamgropper]

I used to watch that show a lot several years ago. Andy Griffith passed away several years ago with an awesome career he had as an actor.

[dreasmom]

Barney getting Andy to ride in the motorcycle side car. I can't even think of about that episode without literally chuckling out loud

[justhereforkicks]

My dad was a cop so naturally we watched Andy Griffinth. It was a long time family joke that we called my dad Barney. I can remember on Friday nights when I was about 8 or 9, my dad would come home with pizza and these giant cokes and we’d sit and watch the show. Good times

[tonyhelton]

I think Otis the town drunk should get a lot more credit. There was nothing funnier than when Otis had run ins with Barney. Otis played the most believable drunk that ever was on character was perfect and hilarious.

[garyk]

I love this show still watch it every day good family values

[ginaloverofangels]

Thank you for so much of this information. I didn't know a lot of it. I've always loved this show/and still watch it daily.

[jackkircher]

There were a few episodes when Barney was napping and Andy played a trick on him.
Once he took his shoes and hid them in the desk drawer.
Another was when he exchanged hats with him
A third was his best. As Barney slept, Andy covered him up with a blanket and tucked the ends under the legs of the cot.
When he woke Barney up he couldn't move but finally managed to get out!

[Blalack]

I was born in 1986 but I grew up watching Andy Griffith, The Waltons, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, The Three Stooges and Alfred Hitchcock.. My dad grew up watching them with his dad in the 60's and 70's and then my little brother and I grew up watching them with him. I guess I'll keep it going if my wife ever spits out any youngens lol... And wow... I just looked it up and did the math - Andy Griffith was the same age I am now when the Andy Griffith show first aired (34).... I find that strange for some reason.

[belindareeves]

I Still watch this show in reruns. Love it 🥰

[Brandezi]

Great example of classic TV. Simple innocent times. Used to love watching the reruns with my Dad. Great vid! 😁

[Hellyeah]

goober was gomers cousin and gas station co worker..i love this show esp. the first 5 seasons . it seemed so different when it went to color they spoke more formally, didnt sound right but still a great show. Matlock was great too.

[jobfour]

My all time favorite episode was Citizen's Arrest, I also liked it when the Darling was on singing some of them ole folk