From the jug-band stylings of the Grammy-nominated Dillards as the Darling family, to the melodious outbursts of town ...

The word “memorable” frequently comes to mind when reflecting on The Andy Griffith Show, whether it’s characters like Andy ...

Bryce Dallas Howard admits that she’s never seen the classic sitcom “Happy Days” — even though it stars her father, Ron ...

Author Richard Kelly in his 1981 book, The Andy Griffith Show, said of the seminal series, “Unlike so many programs that begin with a slick pilot and then degenerate, the Griffith Show actually ...

Andy Griffith, famous for his starring role in "The Andy Griffith Show," was an actor, director, producer and Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer and writer. He died Tuesday, July 3, at 86.

Donahue departed The Andy Griffith Show after appearing in just 12 episodes, but she was supposed to be in many more. Her season 1 appearances were cut short when she was hospitalized for pneumonia.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Don Knotts, Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, TV GUIDE cover, May 11-17, 1963. Richard R. Hewett. TV Guide/courtesy Everett Collection ...

Likewise, Andy Griffith’s easygoing lawman had to concoct conflicts and take liberties doing things not at all by the book, like driving his family around in the sheriff’s official car, ...

Andy Griffith, 1926 — 2012 Andy Griffith’s folksy Southern manner charmed audiences for more than 50 years on Broadway, in movies, on records and especially on television — most notably ...

Andy Griffith, who died this morning, has been buried on the grounds of his farm on North Carolina's Roanoke Island, according to Twiford Funeral Homes.

Andy Griffith, famous for his starring role in "The Andy Griffith Show," was an actor, director, producer and Grammy-winning Southern gospel singer and writer. He died Tuesday, July 3, at 86.