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senor boogie woogi · 08-23-2005, 06:46 AM

Hola!

If Andy Griffith was so unhappy about his TV show, why was he in two other TV shows after TAGS? The Headmaster and the New Andy Griffith Show? I was too young to remember either of these two shows, but they were complete failures. The New TAGS was supposed to be a new Mayberry in another place with new characters. It did not work. Andy Griffith in the 1970s became something of a TV movie of the week actor, sometimes displaying some sinister people.

I read an interesting article about Andy Griffith, TAGS and his career there after on TV Party.com. If you can find it, it is an interesting read.

Senor

Flora Malherbe · 08-23-2005, 04:12 PM

Well, I left my crystal ball at home, so I cannot tell you all that Andy was thinking but I do know Andy started out on Broadway and the big screen, and like any serious actor, he wanted to broaden his horizons. I have read that he had toyed with the idea of pursuing the big screen again and let Don know he was thinking of leaving, at which point Don signed a movie contract. Then when Andy contacted Don and said they were doing some more seasons, Don had to break the news that he was leaving the show. I think Andy was not so terribly unhappy with the show, but I do think he was unhappy with loosing Don. Who could replace Don Knotts?

After such a long a successful run in Mayberry, Andy was typecast. The public just couldn't see him in any other place put Mayberry. Hence, the second Mayberry show. I think Andy sought the heavier, "bad guy" roles to break the typecasting. It just didn't work. He remains America's most beloved Sheriff.

08-23-2005, 06:46 AM	#1
senor boogie woogi Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Posts: 107	If Andy Griffith was so unhappy with his TV show............ Hola! If Andy Griffith was so unhappy about his TV show, why was he in two other TV shows after TAGS? The Headmaster and the New Andy Griffith Show? I was too young to remember either of these two shows, but they were complete failures. The New TAGS was supposed to be a new Mayberry in another place with new characters. It did not work. Andy Griffith in the 1970s became something of a TV movie of the week actor, sometimes displaying some sinister people. I read an interesting article about Andy Griffith, TAGS and his career there after on TV Party.com. If you can find it, it is an interesting read. Senor

08-23-2005, 04:12 PM	#2
Flora Malherbe Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 134	Well, I left my crystal ball at home, so I cannot tell you all that Andy was thinking but I do know Andy started out on Broadway and the big screen, and like any serious actor, he wanted to broaden his horizons. I have read that he had toyed with the idea of pursuing the big screen again and let Don know he was thinking of leaving, at which point Don signed a movie contract. Then when Andy contacted Don and said they were doing some more seasons, Don had to break the news that he was leaving the show. I think Andy was not so terribly unhappy with the show, but I do think he was unhappy with loosing Don. Who could replace Don Knotts? After such a long a successful run in Mayberry, Andy was typecast. The public just couldn't see him in any other place put Mayberry. Hence, the second Mayberry show. I think Andy sought the heavier, "bad guy" roles to break the typecasting. It just didn't work. He remains America's most beloved Sheriff.
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