The Andy Griffith Show

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The 512 users who count themselves as The Andy Griffith Show fans have written a total of 40 reviews.

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The Andy Griffith Show is definitely a TV classic. It ran from 1960 to 1968, producing 249 episodes.

The main character, Andy (Andy Griffith), was a widowed father of the polite little boy named Opie (Ron Howard) and is a sheriff, who works with nervous and very suspecting Barney Fife (Don Knotts).... more »

The Andy Griffith Show is definitely a TV classic. It ran from 1960 to 1968, producing 249 episodes.

The main character, Andy (Andy Griffith), was a widowed father of the polite little boy named Opie (Ron Howard) and is a sheriff, who works with nervous and very suspecting Barney Fife (Don Knotts). They all live in the nice southern town of Mayberry. But, Mayberry can get a little dangerous when the town drunk Otis Campbell (Hal Smith) is on the loose. Thelma Lou (Betty Lynn) is Barney's sweetheart, although Andy had to help him describe his feelings to her. Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) is the very loving and caring, but stern housekeeper for Andy and Opie. Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors) is the bone-head, thoughtless, but humorous character. He is a gas attendant. Goober Pyle (George Lindsey) is Gomer Pyle's cousin. They are very alike, you could say, and arrives in Mayberry when Gomer decides to enlist in the United States Marine Core. The show had two spin-offs: Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. and Mayberry R.F.D.

Top 20 Ratings:
1960-1961 - #4
1961-1962 - #7
1962-1963 - #6
1963-1964 - #5
1964-1965 - #4
1965-1966 - #6
1966-1967 - #3
1967-1968 - #1

Awards for The Andy Griffith Show:
Don Knotts won five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, and 1967.

Frances Bavier won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy in 1967.less «

• Barney and Juanita

  I'm new to the board and this may have been discussed before, but I'm confused with Barney's flirtation with Juanita while he was involved with Thelma Lou. Was there ever an explanation given?

  I'm new to the board and this may have been discussed before, but I'm confused with Barney's flirtation with Juanita while he was involved with Thelma Lou. Was there ever an explanation given? less «

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• Need some help.

  What did thelma lou do for a living? And what was Andys first wifes Name.

  What did thelma lou do for a living? And what was Andys first wifes Name.less «

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• Does anyone think Juanita from the diner was Black?

  I know this is a fictious show but somethings due to your own culture pops out at you. Being an African American I can'...more »

  I know this is a fictious show but somethings due to your own culture pops out at you. Being an African American I can't help but notice a few things. (Lol) 1) Her name was Juanita 2) She worked as a waitress (the type of job for a black woman at that time) 3) Her name was Juanita 4) Barney tried to keep there relationship quite. (in those days an interracial relationship....Taboo) 5) Her name was Juanita 6) Barney wasn't a racist. As long as he got attention he would date anyone. 7) and finally Her name was Juanita. less «

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  8.5 Great

  To the Andy Griffeth Show is a classic that stands the test of time. hide « show »

  The Andy Griffeth Show is one of the most loved tv shows there are. While the color episodes might not have been as good, they were still good. The absolute best episodes have to be the first episodes when Opie was tiny and Andy was more of a hick like in his movie No Time for Seargents. These were the best episodes of the series, with the best episode being Opie's Charity. If you haven't heard of this show then you must have been living an a cave all your life. This is a true classic that will hopefully be remembered till the end of time.

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  Obiwan456 Added Apr 16, 2009 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  This TV show had loads of talent, great writers and directors. hide « show »

  This show didn't depend on jokes or wisecracks for laughs, it was natural eveyday southern situations
  with a cast of characters that were just fun to be around.
  
  In Mayberry, they were themselves, the way aunts, uncles and cousins might really be around each other. Where small things were important, going to a movie, a fair, or the diner was the highlight of a day or evening.
  
  Andy was the Sheriff, as you know he had no gun, except when he needed one. Barney being the opposite, the one that took everything very serious sometimes. He may have been a kluts, but he was not stupid.
  
  Mayberry had common sense people, no rockit scientists here, Howard and Helen probably being the smartist, only Howard would flaunt it on occasion.
  
  Only one Barber in town. Floyd took pride in his haircuts. And probably only one Gas Station, Gomer and then later cousin Goober were the friendly Gas Station attendants. They'd give you the shirt off their backs. The best small town comedy on Amercan TV.

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  mapledrum99 Added Jan 2, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  The life and times of a small-town sheriff and his family, his cooky deputy, and a colorful town populace. hide « show »

  The definitive family show! Plenty of morals and loads of laughs stuffed into one unforgettable half-hour show. Andy proves his worth as the leading man, and works as an ideal straightman to the rest of the cast. Of course, 95% of the classic material is derived from Don Knotts as Barney Fife. Knotts made the show delightful. The show is also very addictive, and is fun to watch at any time. It is family entertainment that may age, but will never be forgotten. The life lessons will apply to all people of all generations. Don't miss this loveable classic program.

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  Woolsey Added Dec 26, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  Andy and Opie are forced to live the single life while Aunt Bee is out of town. However, a local beauty (played by Joanna Moore) comes to their rescue and cooks for the two. Floyd believes she's aiming to be the new Mrs. Andy Taylor! hide « show »

  In my opinion, Joanna Moore's character is far more interesting than Helen Crump ever was. She seems a lot stronger and sings great. Andy made a mistake letting this one go.
  
  With Floyd teasing Andy about a wedding trap being set for him (Barney is out of town. If he'd been there he'd have been doing everything in his power to get these two kids together!), there is a certain fear and that Andy is going to be turn on Moore's character and accuse her of trying to get him to marry her. The tension as we wait for this scene to come is undeniable. Instead its a relief when Andy does not confront her and instead decides to just enjoy. Perhaps he learned from all those embarrassing relationship scenes he had with Ellie. Unfortunately Moore did not return as the series wasn't quite ready to give Andy a regular gal pal.

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  senorsock Added Nov 7, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  One of the best of all time hide « show »

  Who can say enough good things about the Andy Griffith Show? It is simply one of the best shows ever on TV. Everything from the actors and writers down to the sets and costumes. But most of you already know that. I personally love the stories and down home atmosphere of the show. Mayberry in the 1950s and 60s is a place many of us would like to visit (if not live). It is a place there people genuinely cared about each other and there was a true sense of right and wrong. We live in a different world today, so it's refreshing to visit a world where we can take off our shoes and here some good stories, laugh, and even cry together.
  
  Next time you're down, visit Andy and the gang. They'll lift you up!

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