The five most popular stories on MeTV in 2019
MeTV fans really, really love The Andy Griffith Show.
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As we reach the end of the year, it's time to look back. Over the past twelve months, we have laughed, cried and played games.
That's reflected in our top stories of the year. Our most popular posts contained obituaries, head-scratching quizzes, and fun facts to make you say "Huh!" Your love of The Andy Griffith Show shined through — even though Star Trek beat out the sitcom in our Best TV Show of the Sixties fan poll.
If you read these stories throughout the year, thank you! If you're new to these headlines, discover some trivia for the first time.
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Watch The Andy Griffith Show on MeTV!
Weeknights at 8 & 8:30, Sundays at 6 & 6:30 PM
*available in most MeTV markets1. R.I.P. Michael J. Pollard, who played both the cousin of Barney Fife and the cousin of Maynard G. Krebs
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The "Cousin Virgil" actor also inspired the screen name of Michael J. Fox! His long career touched several generations. READ MORE
2. Sorry, Millennials, only Boomers will be able to recognize these 11 objects
3. Andy's real-life wife Barbara had a tiny role on The Andy Griffith Show
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It was a small tribute to how the couple met in college. Watch a clip of Barbara Griffith's overlooked cameo! READ MORE
Image: AP Photo
4. 7 nutty things you never knew about Howard Morris of The Andy Griffith Show
5. Can you find the one episode that is NOT a series finale?
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