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The Andy Griffith Show

TV-G 1960 Comedy, Family · 8 seasons
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The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.

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About The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show, an American sitcom televised on CBS from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, stars Andy Griffith as the widowed sheriff of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is enriched by his bumbling deputy Barney Fife, his caring Aunt Bee, and his inquisitive son Opie. The show, reminiscent of the 1930s despite being filmed in the 60s, consistently ranked high in Nielsen ratings, even ending its final season at number one. A spin-off of The Danny Thomas Show, it led to series like Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Mayberry R.F.D., and Return to Mayberry. Reruns are still aired, and the complete series is available on DVD and streaming platforms.

Cast and Characters

Created by Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas, The Andy Griffith Show features Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor, the wise and kind-hearted lawman of Mayberry. Ron Howard stars as Opie Taylor, Andy's inquisitive and adventurous young son. Frances Bavier plays Aunt Bee, the loving and nurturing housekeeper who provides warmth and stability to the Taylor household. The show also features a colorful cast of supporting characters who bring Mayberry to life.

What people like about The Andy Griffith Show

Viewers appreciated the show's gentle humor, heartwarming stories, and relatable characters. The positive portrayal of small-town life and the emphasis on community values were also praised. Many enjoyed the show's focus on character-driven storylines rather than relying on slapstick or over-the-top comedy. Others valued the show's family-friendly content.
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76%

Released

October 3, 1960

Creator

Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas

Cast

Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier

Genre

Comedy, Family

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