For Andy Griffith, the writing on his hit television comedy had to be spot-on, or it just wasn’t good enough. That’s according to Ken Berry, who joined the show’s cast late in the series’ run.

Most of us know Andy Griffith from his time spent keeping the peace in Mayberry, or seeking justice in the courtroom on ...

Explore Mount Airy, NC, the real-life Mayberry that inspired “The Andy Griffith Show.” Discover Andy Griffith’s roots and enjoy iconic Mayberry attractions! Exploring Mount Airy, NC: The Real ...

Between 1965 and 1969, Andy Griffith remained the heart of The Andy Griffith Show, though the series—and his role in it—began to evolve.Don Knotts had departed at the end of Season 5 in 1965 ...

CBS ’ ongoing Matlock reboot is set in a world where the original Matlock TV show existed: Kathy Bates ’ character introduces ...

Looks like we’d all like to live in Mayberry. Fifty years later, we’re still watching “The Andy Griffith Show.” The ’60s hit continues to air twice a day in TV Land’s weekday schedule ...

Readers respond to an essay by Daniela J. Lamas. Also: Andy Griffith’s Mayberry today; Donald Trump’s loyalty test; never an exile; choosing charities. Mr. Linke brought some clients ...

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Don Knotts, Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, TV GUIDE cover, May 11-17, 1963. Richard R. Hewett. TV Guide/courtesy Everett Collection ...

If beloved deputy Barney Fife and precocious grade-schooler Opie Taylor seemed like family on "The Andy Griffith Show," it may be because the actors actually were. Ron Howard, who started his ...

Andy Griffith’s death on Tuesday meant the most prominent cast member of the landmark “Andy Griffith Show” had finally departed. Costar Don Knotts preceded Griffith in death in 2006 and ...

In the first season of the classic comedy The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor’s initial love interest Ellie Walker was played by Father Knows Best alum Elinor Donahue. Donahue had only completed ...