https://www.metv.com/stories/were-andy-griffiths-lessons-the-secret-behind-ron-howard-s-creative-genius

It all comes back to Mayberry.

Andy Griffith on his show's most enduring and endearing quality: ''kindness comes through'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/andy-griffith-on-his-shows-enduring-longevity-kindness-comes-through)

The Golden Rule made for a ratings smash!

Andy Griffith never did anything he couldn't do well, and Lucy recognized the trait (https://www.metv.com/stories/lucille-ball-recognized-that-andy-griffith-never-did-anything-he-couldnt-do-well)

Griffith's work ethic was pretty intense!