https://www.metv.com/stories/don-knotts-was-a-big-help-in-the-andy-griffith-show-writers-room

Knotts wasn't just an actor.

Don Knotts on the importance of timing in his career (https://www.metv.com/stories/don-knotts-on-the-importance-of-timing-in-his-career)

Knotts knew that timing was everything.

George Lindsey's daughter began referring to him as ''Goober Daddy'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/george-lindseys-daughter-began-referring-to-him-as-goober-daddy)

"I wouldn't have done it any other way."

Goober was actually based on a few real people, including George Lindsey (https://www.metv.com/stories/george-lindsey-said-that-goober-is-actually-based-on-real-people)

"Goober is actually a kinda composite," said Lindsey.

Don Knotts: Working with Orson Welles was ''a fascinating learning experience'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/don-knotts-had-a-fascinating-experience-working-with-orson-welles-in-the-70s)

There were ups and downs, but it was always interesting!

The ''real'' case of the punch in the nose: Howard McNear's accident on set (https://www.metv.com/stories/the-real-case-of-the-punch-in-the-nose-howard-mcnears-accident-on-set)

Floyd the Boxer!