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 ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

On Feb. 15, the 70-year-old posted a picture to Instagram of his “The Andy Griffith Show” co-stars Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, visiting him on set in the ’90s.

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, 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.