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PeggySue · 07-18-2003, 06:50 AM

I found this article online today about Ron Howard and his upcoming new TV series, "Arrested Development." There is a mention of his getting together with Andy and Don Knotts for a reunion special to air in November. The whole article can be found here.

Opie Takes on New Family
Here is the part that applies to the reunion.

...And while you can take the boy out of Mayberry you can never take Mayberry out of the boy. He meets up with old pals Andy Griffith and Don Knots next week to tape an Andy Griffith reunion special, scheduled to air this November on CBS.

DarleneIllyria · 07-18-2003, 02:21 PM

I can't wait to see it.

PeggySue · 07-21-2003, 11:26 PM

This item is from The Charlotte Obvserver 7/21/03, more info regarding the upcoming reunion show.
CBS to Salute Andy Griffith Show

CBS to salute 'Andy Griffith'
Cast members will reunite for interviews, clips from '60s show
MARK WASHBURN
TV/Radio Writer
POLL: Which is greatest TV show in history?
HOLLYWOOD - After 35 years in reruns, Mayberry will return to prime time for one night this year as part of CBS's 75th anniversary.
The network said Sunday that actors Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors and Ron Howard will do an hour-long retrospective of "The Andy Griffith Show," which ran from 1960 to 1968.
Interspersed with cast interviews will be memorable scenes from the series ("Citizen's a-rayest, citizen's a-rayest!"), which focused on life in fictional Mayberry, N.C., and made the town a cultural touchstone for simple, down-home values.
CBS also is planning an hour-long salute to another 1960s comedy, "The Dick Van Dyke Show," but the Mayberry reunion is expected to be one of the prime anniversary events.
"When you look at these retrospectives, it's at the top of our list," said Nancy Tellem, president of CBS Entertainment. "How could you not love `The Andy Griffith Show'?"
No date has yet been set for the telecast.
Best Episodes
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts (below) policed Mayberry. What was your favorite episode? We'll run a tally. Reply to mwashburn@ charlotteobserver.com.

shel 7296 · 11-03-2003, 04:27 PM

I heard about it on Entertainment tonight cannot wait to see it

wallyisneat · 11-04-2003, 03:40 PM

It will be November 11th. Everyone in America had better stay home that night!

What a great way to celebrate Veterens Day!

Kristina · 11-08-2003, 05:10 AM

Cool, can't wait!

Pug Lover · 11-11-2003, 12:36 AM

I,ve got my VCR ready.

animalcrackers · 11-12-2003, 07:58 AM

I saw the show last night. I loved it. I'm surprised along with the Andy, Ron, Don and Jim they didn't have George Lindsey on the set. I wonder why? I never get tired of that show. Don Knotts is a comedic genious! I'm glad I watched the show last night, I needed a good laugh. I wanna move to Mayberry!

The Modfather · 11-12-2003, 08:02 AM

I watched it. I loved it. Don, Andy and Jim looked good!

Leigh Ann · 11-12-2003, 07:51 PM

I loved it. Lots of good memories. Wish I could see the Andy & Opie statue. Oh, and what's the other TV Land Landmark? I know there's the Mary statue in Minneapolis, and now the Andy and Opie statue. Does anybody know? I liked it when Jim walked in the courthouse set, he said "Well, Golly!!" Don looks like he's getting old, to me. Oh, and I was surprised also that George Lindsey wasn't on. It would've been great to see him.

Pug Lover · 11-12-2003, 08:07 PM

I really enjoyed last night,s show too.It,s always fascinating to see the actors as they are today,in contrast to the shows themselves.My guess is that their reunion in the original police station set,took place in Paramount Television studios.Desilu studios had been bought out by Paramount Television towards the end of the 1960s.It was such a sweet gentle series.I loved it.And still do of course.We never saw any extracts from any of the color episodes.I guess they weren,t as popular as the original black and white shows.I know that by the time the show switched to color,Don Knotts had left the series.Though he did return in one color episode.

tdr · 11-12-2003, 09:33 PM

I think Don Knotts returned for a guest spot in each of the 3 color seasons. But anyway, although I did enjoy seeing the remaining actors, I just don't swallow that they remembered so many scenes in detail, nor that they are really that thick and friendly. And their rememberances of Frances Bavier really contrasted with what they have said before, that she was very moody and easily offended; so much that shortly before her death she called AG to apologize for having been so difficult. At any rate, though, "Mayberry" was quite a success and can still be milked because the Mayberry "State of Mind" does still have appeal.

There are a lot of possible reasons that George Lindsey (and Betty Lynn and Howard Morris) only appeared in short isolated tapings. I remember GL was in an interview not too many years ago in which he said the entire cast "feared" Andy; this may or may not have had anything to do it. And also, we don't know how difficult it may really have been for any of them to appear, with health problems and all.

bigbob979 · 11-13-2003, 11:31 AM

i watched the andy griffith show reunion as i am sure most of america did. i sat there laughing and also with a tear in my eye because i knew i was watching my childhood memories of the show. i am very happy that for a time in america, there was a show that sent a message of family, love and concern for each other. seems to me that we have lost sight of those values. the show reminded you each week, that caring for each other is ok. even when the person was the town drunk or an evil old man who would'nt let on that he really wasn'nt so bad.(ben- the christmas episode) where he was outside the jail looking in and singing a carol with the others who were inside. i loved the show, i thank andy, barney, opie ,aunt bee and the others for coming into my living room each week and making me smile. as i'm sure lots of other folk did, as the show closed, i whistled the theme song.

Zoneboy · 11-13-2003, 09:10 PM

I watched it and really enjoyed it. I wish they had mentioned Leon . I was expecting Clint Howard to walk in with a sandwich for Don.

The only thing I hated was that it was given a PG rating.

tdr · 11-13-2003, 09:59 PM

The only thing I hated was that it was given a PG rating.

Yeah; what for? Because they showed the scene where Opie hit Barney in the stomach at Barney's insistence?

07-18-2003, 06:50 AM	#1
PeggySue Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 04, 2002 Location: PA Posts: 58	Andy Griffith reunion special in fall! I found this article online today about Ron Howard and his upcoming new TV series, "Arrested Development." There is a mention of his getting together with Andy and Don Knotts for a reunion special to air in November. The whole article can be found here. Opie Takes on New Family Here is the part that applies to the reunion. ...And while you can take the boy out of Mayberry you can never take Mayberry out of the boy. He meets up with old pals Andy Griffith and Don Knots next week to tape an Andy Griffith reunion special, scheduled to air this November on CBS.

07-21-2003, 11:26 PM	#3
PeggySue Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 04, 2002 Location: PA Posts: 58	Article on Upcoming Reunion Special This item is from The Charlotte Obvserver 7/21/03, more info regarding the upcoming reunion show. CBS to Salute Andy Griffith Show CBS to salute 'Andy Griffith' Cast members will reunite for interviews, clips from '60s show MARK WASHBURN TV/Radio Writer POLL: Which is greatest TV show in history? HOLLYWOOD - After 35 years in reruns, Mayberry will return to prime time for one night this year as part of CBS's 75th anniversary. The network said Sunday that actors Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors and Ron Howard will do an hour-long retrospective of "The Andy Griffith Show," which ran from 1960 to 1968. Interspersed with cast interviews will be memorable scenes from the series ("Citizen's a-rayest, citizen's a-rayest!"), which focused on life in fictional Mayberry, N.C., and made the town a cultural touchstone for simple, down-home values. CBS also is planning an hour-long salute to another 1960s comedy, "The Dick Van Dyke Show," but the Mayberry reunion is expected to be one of the prime anniversary events. "When you look at these retrospectives, it's at the top of our list," said Nancy Tellem, president of CBS Entertainment. "How could you not love `The Andy Griffith Show'?" No date has yet been set for the telecast. Best Episodes Andy Griffith and Don Knotts (below) policed Mayberry. What was your favorite episode? We'll run a tally. Reply to mwashburn@ charlotteobserver.com.

11-11-2003, 12:36 AM	#7
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11-13-2003, 11:31 AM	#13
bigbob979 Member First Time Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2003 Location: new york Posts: 1	andy griffith show reunion i watched the andy griffith show reunion as i am sure most of america did. i sat there laughing and also with a tear in my eye because i knew i was watching my childhood memories of the show. i am very happy that for a time in america, there was a show that sent a message of family, love and concern for each other. seems to me that we have lost sight of those values. the show reminded you each week, that caring for each other is ok. even when the person was the town drunk or an evil old man who would'nt let on that he really wasn'nt so bad.(ben- the christmas episode) where he was outside the jail looking in and singing a carol with the others who were inside. i loved the show, i thank andy, barney, opie ,aunt bee and the others for coming into my living room each week and making me smile. as i'm sure lots of other folk did, as the show closed, i whistled the theme song.

11-13-2003, 09:10 PM	#14
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07-18-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	I can't wait to see it.

11-03-2003, 04:27 PM	#4
shel 7296 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 31, 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 105	I heard about it on Entertainment tonight cannot wait to see it

11-04-2003, 03:40 PM	#5
wallyisneat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Posts: 41	It will be November 11th. Everyone in America had better stay home that night! What a great way to celebrate Veterens Day!

11-08-2003, 05:10 AM	#6
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	Cool, can't wait!

11-12-2003, 07:58 AM	#8
animalcrackers Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2002 Location: The Backseat Of Fonzie's Bike Posts: 1,603	I saw the show last night. I loved it. I'm surprised along with the Andy, Ron, Don and Jim they didn't have George Lindsey on the set. I wonder why? I never get tired of that show. Don Knotts is a comedic genious! I'm glad I watched the show last night, I needed a good laugh. I wanna move to Mayberry!

11-12-2003, 08:02 AM	#9
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	I watched it. I loved it. Don, Andy and Jim looked good!

11-12-2003, 07:51 PM	#10
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,188	I loved it. Lots of good memories. Wish I could see the Andy & Opie statue. Oh, and what's the other TV Land Landmark? I know there's the Mary statue in Minneapolis, and now the Andy and Opie statue. Does anybody know? I liked it when Jim walked in the courthouse set, he said "Well, Golly!!" Don looks like he's getting old, to me. Oh, and I was surprised also that George Lindsey wasn't on. It would've been great to see him.

11-12-2003, 08:07 PM	#11
Pug Lover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 467	I really enjoyed last night,s show too.It,s always fascinating to see the actors as they are today,in contrast to the shows themselves.My guess is that their reunion in the original police station set,took place in Paramount Television studios.Desilu studios had been bought out by Paramount Television towards the end of the 1960s.It was such a sweet gentle series.I loved it.And still do of course.We never saw any extracts from any of the color episodes.I guess they weren,t as popular as the original black and white shows.I know that by the time the show switched to color,Don Knotts had left the series.Though he did return in one color episode.

11-12-2003, 09:33 PM	#12
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	I think Don Knotts returned for a guest spot in each of the 3 color seasons. But anyway, although I did enjoy seeing the remaining actors, I just don't swallow that they remembered so many scenes in detail, nor that they are really that thick and friendly. And their rememberances of Frances Bavier really contrasted with what they have said before, that she was very moody and easily offended; so much that shortly before her death she called AG to apologize for having been so difficult. At any rate, though, "Mayberry" was quite a success and can still be milked because the Mayberry "State of Mind" does still have appeal. There are a lot of possible reasons that George Lindsey (and Betty Lynn and Howard Morris) only appeared in short isolated tapings. I remember GL was in an interview not too many years ago in which he said the entire cast "feared" Andy; this may or may not have had anything to do it. And also, we don't know how difficult it may really have been for any of them to appear, with health problems and all.

11-13-2003, 09:59 PM	#15
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	The only thing I hated was that it was given a PG rating. Yeah; what for? Because they showed the scene where Opie hit Barney in the stomach at Barney's insistence?