https://www.metv.com/stories/nancy-stafford-called-michelle-thomas-her-favorite-role

"I respect her a lot."

Andy Griffith helped calm Nancy Stafford's nerves during her first day of filming on Matlock (https://www.metv.com/stories/andy-griffith-helped-calm-nancy-staffords-nerves-during-her-first-day-of-filming-on-matlock)

"I owe so much to Andy Griffith," said Stafford.