https://www.metv.com/stories/working-on-the-andy-griffith-show-taught-frances-bavier-the-value-of-small-towns

Bavier wanted that Taylor family dream.

The harrowing film role that pushed Andy Griffith to pursue a career in comedy (https://www.metv.com/stories/the-harrowing-film-role-that-pushed-griffith-to-pursue-a-career-in-comedy)

"I don't ever want to do that again," said Griffith.

Barney Brainteaser: How many years did Deputy Fife keep Mayberry in line? (https://www.metv.com/stories/how-many-years-was-barney-fife-the-deputy-of-mayberry)

Dispute the deputy dates!

Andy Griffith said that Don Knotts ''is the funniest man I’ve ever known'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/how-similar-were-don-knotts-and-his-character-barney-fife)

"When Don does it, you fall down dead laughing."