Stories
Howard McNear recovered from a stroke to return to Mayberry
Not even health complications kept Floyd away for long
May 22, 2025, 4:20PM
Both of these Mayberry women played Rob Petrie's mom on The Dick Van Dyke Show
Somehow both members of the Women's Historical Society became Laura's mother-in-law.
May 8, 2025, 1:00PM
Howard Morris, better known as Ernest T. Bass, became a director to help a ''watered down'' television industry
The actor was more than just a face on The Andy Griffith Show.
May 2, 2025, 1:55PM
Frances Bavier is in the pilot of The Andy Griffith Show, but she did not play Aunt Bee
Her first Mayberry character was Henrietta Perkins.
May 1, 2025, 3:37PM
This was the reason why Joanna Moore regretted losing her southern drawl after she was cast in The Andy Griffith Show
Originally, Moore had no intention of pursuing acting.
May 1, 2025, 10:54AM
Andy Griffith subtly evolved in his iconic role as Sheriff Andy Taylor— here's how Howard McNear helped!
Delve into Andy Griffith's transformation as an actor and how his portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor grew!
April 30, 2025, 11:55AM
Hal Smith said that this was the hardest part of playing Otis on The Andy Griffith Show
The actor only had one issue with the role.
April 28, 2025, 2:50PM
Ron Howard formed friendships with his fellow child actors while working on The Andy Griffith Show
Howard had no shortage of friends.
April 17, 2025, 3:08PM
When he wasn't playing grumpy Mayor Stoner, Parley Baer loved performing in the circus
He was the mayor of the circus!
April 17, 2025, 2:07PM
The Blob was a miserable experience for lead actress Aneta Corsaut— Here’s why!
Discover why The Andy Griffith Show star had a terrible time on the set of The Blob.
April 16, 2025, 11:56AM
Parley Baer was accosted by a woman in a butcher shop because of the way his character treated Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show
Don't mess with Andy.
April 15, 2025, 9:24AM
Hal Smith's life after The Andy Griffith Show: How his career and health changed
Best known as the lovable town drunk, Hal Smith’s career took a surprising turn after The Andy Griffith Show — including voicing some of Disney’s most iconic characters.
April 14, 2025, 11:59AM
Jim Nabors turned down Andy Griffith when he was offered the role of Gomer Pyle
Nabors almost turned down the role that would make him famous.
April 2, 2025, 1:10PM
Howard Morris on acting: ''I'd rather conduct the orchestra than play piccolo''
Ernest T. stepped behind the camera! Here's why.
April 1, 2025, 10:45AM
Here's why Frances Bavier stayed in Mayberry after Andy Griffith left
Aunt Bee was one of the last holdouts in town!
March 27, 2025, 1:17PM
How Ron Howard tackled the biggest challenge of his filmmaking career
"I was reluctant at first, to be honest," he said.
March 21, 2025, 9:48AM