Andy and Opie Statue (TV Land)

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Announcing the newest TV Land Landmark...

Next year TV Land will erect a statue of Andy and Opie Taylor in Raleigh, NC
in tribute to one of the most beloved shows in television history, "The Andy
Griffith Show". The proposed statue recreates a scene from the show's
opening, Andy and Opie as they walk to the fishing hole, and celebrates the
heart of the program...the spirit of the American family and the bond
between fathers and sons. This is the third statue to be erected as part
of the TV Land Landmark initiative.

"The Andy Griffith Show" ran on CBS from 1961-1968 (?) and has been running
in syndication every year since. It joined TV Land's programming line-up in
2000. TV Land has chosen to place the statue in Raleigh, the state capitol
of North Carolina, which best represents the many communities and towns
across North Carolina that served as the inspiration for a fictional place
called "Mayberry".

We are very excited about this latest Landmark endeavor, and we hope to see
you in Raleigh on the dedication day!

The exact location and unveiling dates have not yet been determined. Details
will be posted at http://www.tvland.com as they become available.