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Here's why people kept giving Don Knotts bullets as gifts

TMC — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:28:00 GMT

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The deputy's signature single bullet became so iconic that fans gave him hundreds of them.

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Don Knotts was one of the biggest comedy stars in the 1960s and 70s. What item did so many fans give him that they were filling the drawers in his home?

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Barney Fife’s “one bullet” rule became one of the funniest running jokes on The Andy Griffith Show—but some fans took it seriously. Don Knotts started receiving a shocking item in the mail… and a lot of it. Here’s the strange and hilarious story behind it.

Andy Tries to Take a Vacation... But Barney Ruins It

TMC — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:43:42 GMT

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Andy finally decides to take a well-earned vacation, but Barney and temporary deputy Gomer quickly turn Mayberry into chaos. Can Andy ever get a break, or will duty call once again?

Barney's Worst Singing Performance Ever! 🎵😂

TMC — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:11:04 GMT

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Barney is sure he belongs in the Mayberry choir, but everyone else knows he can't carry a tune. Andy must come up with a clever plan to save the concert�and Barney's feelings.

The Truth About What James Best Really Thought of The Andy Griffith Show

TMC — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:22:36 GMT

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James Best became famous as Rosco P. Coltrane, but many fans first knew him as Jim Lindsey on The Andy Griffith Show. Here's what he really said about his time in Mayberry, including the surprising truth about his famous guitar performances.

Ron Howard wasn't worried about being typecast as Opie Taylor

TMC — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:10:05 GMT

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Howard wasn't worried about his "Opie" image.

The Andy Griffith Show Almost Replaced Barney Fife with Don Rickles!

TMC — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:01:08 GMT

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After Don Knotts left The Andy Griffith Show, producers searched for a new deputy�and Don Rickles was reportedly one of the comedians they considered. Discover why he wasn't cast and how close Mayberry came to looking very different.

Ivan Bonar

vitoscotti — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:24:25 GMT

I'm watching S8 E5 Opie Steps Up In Class.

Mr Breckenridge is played by actor Ivan Bonar.

Huh?

TV Land's The Andy Griffith Show Independence Day Marathon (2026)

Marcus2026 — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:05:54 GMT

This Friday, enjoy the adventures in Mayberry with select episodes of this classic sitcom!

List of episodes, all times Eastern:

7am-S1E1: "The New Housekeeper" (OAD: October 3, 1960)
7:30am-S1E8: "Opie's Charity" (OAD: November 28, 1960)
8am-S1E21: "Andy and the Gentleman Crook" (OAD: February 27, 1961)
8:30am-S1E23: "Andy and Opie, Housekeepers" (OAD: March 13, 1961)
9am-S1E32: "Bringing Up Opie" (OAD: May 22, 1961)
9:30am-S2E6: "Opie's Hobo Friend" (OAD: November 13, 1961)
10am-S2E11: "The Pickle Story" (OAD: December 18, 1961)
10:30am-S2E19: "A Medal for Opie" (OAD: February 12, 1962)
11am-S2E23: "Aunt Bee the Warden" (OAD: March 12, 1962)
11:30am-S3E1: "Mr. McBeevee" (OAD: October 1, 1962)
12pm-S3E4: "Andy and Opie � Bachelors" (OAD: October 22, 1962)
12:30pm-S3E11: "Convicts at Large" (OAD: December 10, 1962)
1pm-S3E14: "One-Punch Opie" (OAD: December 31, 1962)
1:30pm-S3E18: "The Loaded Goat" (OAD: January 28, 1963)
2pm-S4E1: "Opie the Birdman" (OAD: September 30, 1963)
2:30pm-S4E7: "A Black Day for Mayberry" (OAD: November 11, 1963)
3pm-S4E11: "Citizen's Arrest" (OAD: December 16, 1963)
3:30pm-S4E14: "Andy and Opie's Pal" (OAD: January 13, 1964)
4pm-S4E3: "Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army" (OAD: October 14, 1963)
4:30pm-S4E31: "Back to Nature" (OAD: May 11, 1964)
5pm-S3E8: "The Mayberry Band" (OAD: November 19, 1962)
5:30pm-S4E8: "Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain" (OAD: November 18, 1963)
6pm-S1E25: "A Plaque for Mayberry" (OAD: April 3, 1961)
6:30pm-S3E23: "Andy Discovers America" (OAD: March 3, 1963)

Andy Griffith 50% ownership TAGS & MRFD

vitoscotti — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:02:49 GMT

Fascinating story. What an amazing negotiating deal he pulled off with his agent. I knew he was popular coming into TAGS with No Time For Sergeants and his various comedy albums. But, he must of had tremendous negotiating leverage that Danny Thomas and Sheldon Leonard wanted him that bad.

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Andy Griffith didn't fund Mayberry Enterprises entirely on his own; he co-owned and financed the production company alongside his agent and television producers, Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas. The trio partnered together to negotiate a groundbreaking 50% ownership stake in The Andy Griffith Show, which provided Griffith with significant creative control and long-term financial success through syndication and royalties.The financial details and key contributors behind the company's formation include:Sheldon Leonard & Danny Thomas: The prominent producers recognized Griffith's potential and brought him on board. Rather than just paying him a flat acting fee, they structured a deal that gave him 50% equity in the production company, while Leonard and Thomas held the other half.Andy Griffith's Personal Investment: While the network and producers fronted the capital for the pilot and initial production, Griffith reinvested his earnings from his successful stand-up comedy, records, and film work (such as A Face in the Crowd) into the company. This initial leverage allowed him to demand an impressive salary (ultimately reaching around $\$25,000$ per episode) on top of his lucrative revenue percentage.CBS Productions: As the broadcasting network, CBS provided the foundational studio space (initially Desilu Studios) and operational funding.

5 Surprising Facts About Don Knotts - Mayberry's Barney Fife

TMC — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:37:49 GMT

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While it's likely that you know that Don Knotts was Deputy Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show", here are five things that you most likely did not know about this incredibly versatile comedic actor.

The Strange Disappearance of Andy Taylor's Other Son

TMC — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:46:20 GMT

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Most Andy Griffith Show fans remember Opie Taylor, but few remember that Andy and Helen had another son. So why was Andy Samuel Taylor Jr. completely missing from Return to Mayberry? Discover the curious mystery behind one of Mayberry's most forgotten characters and the possible real-life reason he was never mentioned again.

Strange Hidden Mysteries of the Andy Griffith Show!

TMC — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:28:47 GMT

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What are the strange hidden mysteries of The Andy Griffith Show? We explore the unexplained and explained hidden mysteries from the series that starred Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, Ron Howard as Opie, Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee, and Don Knotts as Barney Fife.

There's the weird mystery of Mr. Schwamp a character that was on 26 episodes, but for whom no one knows the identity of the actor playing him. Was he Andy's friend or just an extra? He never spoke on camera, he just nods and smiles. Then, there's Andy's deceased wife and Opie's mother whom we never see in a picture or flashback. We never even get her name.

Then there's the off screen characters like Juanita and Sarah the telephone operator whose presence is confined to when a character like Barney Fife picks up the phone. See Frances Bavier's first role in the Mayberry universe before she was Aunt Bee. Find out the behind the scenes scoop on the intro where Opie throws the rock into the water, and then I ask why did Andy become increasingly serious as the series progressed.

0:00 Intro
0:29 Andy Taylor's wife
2:12 Francis Bavier was Henrietta before Aunt Bee
2:32 The mysterious Mr. Schwamp
4:24 Juanita and Sarah the telephone operator
5:18 Who really threw Opie's rock in the intro
5:35 Andy Taylor becomes more serious
7:17 The actor changes mid scene
7:49 Conclusion

Tvcrazyman explores the curious gaps in the classic series, examining unseen characters like Mr. Schwamp and Sarah the telephone operator. The discussion also addresses the evolution of Andy Taylor's personality and behind-the-scenes stories from the set.