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Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings
“I know what I can do best, and the studio lets me work on the scripts,” said the actor.
Don Knotts knew he was talented enough to garner an audience. However, the actor acknowledged during an interview that there was certainly more positive reinforcement in film than there was in television.
“There’s a definite check at the box offices, compared to the always nebulous TV ratings,” Knotts said to The Blade. “They tell me my first film for Universal, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, which was made for about $750,000, has already returned over $3 million.”
By measuring success in ticket sales, Knotts was able to know immediately whether an audience had enjoyed his film. More than that, the actor had confidence and faith in his own abilities as a comedian. He had been a trailblazer in the entertainment industry for years, and took an almost methodical approach to performing.
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In order to properly educate himself, Knotts exposed himself to all spheres of society. “I try to meet people in all lines,” said the actor during an interview with The Montgomery Advertiser. “Most people, I think, are ignorant of what is going on in the world. Our communications are better, our media coverage better than ever before, but many are lacking in knowledge.”
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