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Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and Jim Nabors made 'Return to Mayberry' with heart, not nostalgia
A testament to timeless humor and enduring friendship.
Dennis Weaver said he ''mourned'' the cancellation of Gunsmoke, though he left the series in 1964
"I don't think I'll ever completely leave Chester, you know," Weaver said.
Jim Nabors loved returning to his most iconic role
Nabors was proud to come back to Gomer Pyle in the made-for-TV reunion.
George Lindsey wanted everyone to know that he was not a ''country comedian''
"I don't think I'm a 'country comedian.' I think I am a comedian with an accent,"
Jim Nabors vs. The Philadelphia Eagles: a tale of Star-Spangled superstition
The Birds snubbed Gomer in '69.
Did Don Messick voice this cartoon dog?
This quiz has gone to the dogs!
Buddy Ebsen: "I've always been a long shot."
"It's fun to surprise people," Ebsen said.
Burt Reynolds received 4,000 fan letters after his first ''Gunsmoke'' appearance
Quint Asper was an audience's delight from the start.
The Andy Griffith Show's Howard McNear described himself as a ''second banana''
Floyd the Barber knew how to serve his audience.
Burt Reynolds on being smart enough to enjoy your own success
"I'd be an idiot if I didn't."
Who said it: Mrs. Lovey Howell or Lisa Douglas?
There are plenty of similarities between two of the most glamorous characters across classic TV, including the way they speak!
Jerry Mathers auditioned for Peter Bogdanovich and Stanley Kubrick in the '60s
Here's a look at what could've been!
Sally Struthers assumed that the first episode of ''All in the Family'' would also be its last
Struthers assumed that the series would have a very short life.
Andy Griffith's Mayberry: How a backlot came to life
Behind-the-scenes of TV's most iconic small town.
Carroll O'Connor frequently sparred with producers over ridiculous plotlines on ''In the Heat of the Night''
"'Highly imaginative' is a euphemism for 'garbage.'"
Michael Landon said that writing his first script for Bonanza was ''one of the toughest jobs I ever had.''
"Now that I earn my living as an actor, director, and writer, I'd have to say that the writing part is the hardest."
Meet Telina Cuppari: Inside the Collection
Who doesn't love a slice of pizza? This delicious pizza collection will be hard to top! Take a look!
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
Ken Curtis' childhood was more ''Opie'' than ''Festus''
"The prisoners ate the same as mother cooked for us, so it was mighty good,"
Howard Rollins joined the cast of ''In the Heat of the Night'' to work with Carroll O'Connor
O'Connor was a star, even to his fellow actors.
Behind the Cowl: Adam West's take on Batman's powers and purpose
How the original Batman redefined the Dark Knight.
Don Knotts' insight into humor's ever-changing landscape
"Comedians are in a tough position now"
Unveiling Andy Griffith's hidden business acumen: Ownership and negotiation in Mayberry
He was a great sheriff and an even better businessman.
James Arness reflects on breaking Hollywood norms: How ''Gunsmoke'' changed TV forever
Arness' career followed an uncharted path.
Michael Landon admitted there was a phase in his career where he acted like a ''spoiled child''
"I tried to depend on work for my happiness."
Mel Blanc: ''[Joseph Barbera] was certainly talented, but he drove me nuts sometimes.''
The beginning of The Flintstones was not without its challenges.
Carroll O'Connor said that he actually preferred writing to acting
"Leave me alone. Can't you see I'm writing?"
Can you tell the difference between Jed Clampett and Barnaby Jones?
How well do you know Buddy Ebsen's iconic characters?
Can you tell the difference between Perry Mason and The Flintstones?
Can you crack this case?
Carroll O'Connor explained how Bill Gillespie and Archie Bunker were two different characters
"The similarities between the two would be almost nil except for the fact that the same actor is playing both parts."
The Mayor of Mayberry was also the first to play both Chester on Gunsmoke and Eb on Green Acres
It takes talent to play a deputy, a mayor, a farmhand and an elf.
From Little Joe to Little House: How Michael Landon redefined fatherhood on television
Landon took lessons from Lorne Greene in breaking TV Dad stereotypes
Are these unique character names from Gunsmoke or Star Trek?
Can you place names like Nebo, Balok and Suggs?
Did these Gunsmoke guest stars play heroes or villains?
Were these memorable characters good or evil?
Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: "Opie's Rival''
In which Opie reveals his jealous side!