https://www.metv.com/stories/ron-howard-was-training-for-his-directing-career-as-a-child-on-the-andy-griffith-show

Howard received a masterclass in television.

Ron Howard was method acting as a child on The Andy Griffith Show (https://www.metv.com/stories/ron-howard-was-method-acting-as-a-child-on-the-andy-griffith-show)

Howard was a special talent from a young age.