Why Andy Griffith ‘Didn’t Like the Idea’ for ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ originally appeared on Parade. As unlikely as it seems, Andy Griffith almost didn’t star on The Andy Griffith Show. In a ...

Julie Adams was the first actor to play Mary Simpson on "The Andy Griffith Show," close to eight years after she made her name in a classic monster movie.

Rodney Dillard is perhaps best known for being a member of the Darling Family playing bluegrass classics such as “Dooley” on ...

‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star, 88, Makes Rare Comment About Andy Griffith originally appeared on Parade. Actress Elinor Donahue, best known for her roles in The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, The Odd ...

Before he was a revered director or even Richie Cunningham on Happy Days, Ron Howard was just a little redheaded boy named Opie Taylor, growing up in the fictional town of Mayberry on The Andy ...

An iconic television show synonymous with North Carolina’s cultural fabric continues to resonate with its citizens decades later. Now, a new layer of recognition for The Andy Griffith Show is on the ...