He was Mayberry’s deputy sheriff. A single shiny bullet kept safely in his pocket, a pretty girlfriend named Thelma Lou, and the memorable philosophic advice - “Nip it in the bud.”. all defined the wiry and hilarious character Barney Fife, played by none other than the irreplaceable Don Knotts. For eight seasons beginning in 1960, The Andy Griffith Show gave viewers a reprieve … [Read more...] about America’s Favorite Deputy, Don Knotts
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The Fantastic Annie Potts
Annie Potts is unquestionably a Southern treasure. She has been entertaining her fellow Southerners and the rest of the world for almost fifty years and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter and get exclusive subscriber-only content Annie Hampton Potts was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and grew up on 250 acres in Franklin, … [Read more...] about The Fantastic Annie Potts
The Mouth of Mississippi, Jerry Clower
There may have been no more natural career progression for anyone, ever, than for the path of “The Mouth of Mississippi,” Jerry Clower, from fertilizer salesman to comedian. The small-town country boy became an entertainment icon, a star of radio, television, and stand-up, a Grand Old Opry member, and a best-selling author. Howard Gerald Clower was born in Liberty City, MS, on … [Read more...] about The Mouth of Mississippi, Jerry Clower
You May Remember Him As Mr. Haney, But There’s a Lot More to Pat Buttram
The great Walt Disney called his voice one of the two most recognizable in the world. As an actor, he made appearances in hundreds of television episodes. He was a syndicated Hollywood columnist and radio star. He rubbed elbows with Hollywood’s biggest stars and even was an insider for a popular U.S. President. Yet one character defined him. Often in Hollywood, an actor can … [Read more...] about You May Remember Him As Mr. Haney, But There’s a Lot More to Pat Buttram
It’s Me, It’s Me, Ernest T. – Facts About Actor Howard Morris
Actor Howard Morris only made five appearances as Ernest T. Bass on the Andy Griffith Show, but the impressions from the character have endured for well over a half-century. Andy Griffith Show fan clubs everywhere feature nostalgic looks at those five episodes, and many fans can recite every line that "Ernest T. Bass" ever spoke. Morris was amazed at the impact his portrayal … [Read more...] about It’s Me, It’s Me, Ernest T. – Facts About Actor Howard Morris
