We've all got room in our hearts to be a bit petty now and then, so let's just take a moment right now and be honest: The best part of being right is proving someone else wrong. To hold steadfast to your dreams and beliefs is an important strength for someone to have, especially if it's in the face of someone (or a group of people) telling them that what they're dreaming of can't be achieved.

It might seem surprising that a show like The Andy Griffith Show dealt with its fair share of hurdles when it was making its way to the air, but that's the truth.

According to The Vancouver Sun, series creator Sheldon Leonard shared that originally, he was informed by higher-ups that his show didn't have a high chance at success, specifically because of its Southern star.

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"I was told that a rural comedian would not register in urban America," Leonard said. This was especially strange, considering that when Leonard pitched an earlier show, The Danny Thomas Show, the higher-ups pushed back for the exact opposite reason.  "I was told that in the heartland of America, viewers would find no identification with a man who told jokes in a nightclub for a living," he said. "I solved that by placing the emphasis on him as a husband and father."

Obviously, Leonard was right, and The Andy Griffith Show was well-loved in cities, offering a refuge away from the hustle and bustle of busy everyday life. The show became a favorite in metropolitan areas, as well as rural homes.