Few, if any, celebrities have become a household name and a part of Americana to the extent of Andy Griffith. His television show, launched over sixty years ago, is still shown daily. Fan clubs of the actor and the show are all over social media. Countless fans journey to Mt. Airy, NC, each year to see the town where the show was based. Needless to say, Griffith left quite a … [Read more...] about An Unconventional Road to Stardom For Andy Griffith
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America’s Favorite Deputy, Don Knotts
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
Jim Best; So Much More Than Rosco
James Best may have made the most appearances on large and small screens of any actor, appearing in more than 600 T.V. episodes and 85 motion pictures. With all of that being quite impressive, it is astounding just how much more he accomplished in his life and the great circle of friends he accumulated. Best's storied life began as Jewel Franklin Guy, born in … [Read more...] about Jim Best; So Much More Than Rosco
The Joanna Moore Story-A Life Wrought With Tragedy
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more beloved and enduring TV show than the Andy Griffith Show. Over six decades after the show debuted, it is still prevalent in syndication. Dialogue lines and characters from the show have become part of the fabric of popular culture. One of the most fondly remembered roles is Peggy McMillan, a girlfriend of Andy's, played by actress Joanna … [Read more...] about The Joanna Moore Story-A Life Wrought With Tragedy
