I realized I was about 10 feet away from him when, years ago, my wife and I were having lunch at a restaurant in OBX and I realize I am hearing a VERY familiar voice behind me. We were the only two couples in the place. I quietly asked the waiter if that was Mr. Griffith behind me. He said yes but asked me not to interrupt his lunch as he really valued his time with his daughter. I assured him I had no intention of disturbing them, but that was my "brush with fame".
My friends and I saw Tom Bosley (Richey Cunningham’s dad) at a cub opening game. One of my friends was rather crass and started yelling to him, “hey Mr. C, Chachi is up in the bedroom humping Joni”. Which prolly happened in real life. Poor guy getting harassed like that.
The people of the world awe at the Death....hey they die like everyone Else.the celebrities. People are empty They have treat these people like gods When your gone....people have short Memories. All will be forgotten.
My husband introduced me to Andy 8 years ago when I came to the USA. I love him and the show was a treat to watch , no vulgarity or swearing. RIP Mr Griffiths , Sir
Oh I loved his show, so wholesome, family oriented. It just seemed different cuz there was no vulgerness or swearing, it was funny & fun show I still watch the re-runs the memories r so happy & thank the Lord I got w enjoy this show. God bless u Mr. Griffith 🙏
@@apriltaylor6607 yes so wholesome how Ben Weaver is a money hungry miser that is mean to the town, women should smile and be pretty not hold town council positions, guns are bad, marriage is bad all the married people are dysfunctional and fight each other, parents teaching their children is bad, rich women should be avoided like the plague, substance abusers get free roam of the town, and children who want to work to earn money like selling salve or working in a drug store is frowned upon but it is ok to work at your dads place of employment for a measly 26 cents a week. But it is good to see women who struggled for decades for equality enjoy an antiquated tv show that glorifies women as nothing more than pretty little sex objects. Now waddle to the kitchen and make me a sammich!
@@desirreemarlenaclonch7593, obviously not. But he wasn't that big a deal no matter where I'm from. He was good but dang. He wasn't Elvis or a president. Stupid
Andy Griffith is for me my favorite TV dad. When he spoke to adult or child, he spoke from the heart and you cannot "produce" a heart. Rest in peace Andy Griffith until we meet again 🙏
Growing up I watched The Andy Griffith show. And he played a humble man as a small town sheriff. And I agree with him 100%. You should not have to be chased by the paparazzi or people flying airplanes over here funeral. That is a time for close friends and family. And I am so grateful that the actors think that way and feel that way. He didn't want what he had he just wanted to be treated like everyone else and I have said that many times. I've had people say to me many times how do you talk to a rich person I said the same way you talk to a poor person you treat them like human beings that's all they want. And in life we have jobs to do and acting as a job that pays will sometimes. So I understand exactly where he's coming from rest in peace Andy Griffith and thank you for the many many years of joy when I was growing up and I know that the reruns of today are pleasing children somewhere.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Griffith. I was in the Navy and my Chief was on an inbound flight to Norfolk Intl’ airport with Andy. I was to pick up my Chief at a specified time but got a call from him beforehand to bring another uniformed sailor on duty with me. Evidently Andy had two huskie dogs in cages to be picked up at baggage claim and was increasingly thronged by fans in the airport. My shipmate and I got there in time to escort Andy out of the airport to his awaiting ride to Roanoke Island and keep the public at bay. What a down to earth, humble man he was. He flew regular cabin, befriended a Navy Chief on the flight and treated my shipmate and me like we were important.
Tell the cowboy up there in the comments. I was just saying who cares if he was arguing over creative differences all you ever hear is how good he was with his fans
Andy gave so much to the public with his outstanding acting career, everyone should be blessed with that. He has the right to his privacy as he wished. Rest In Peace !
When Denver Pyle died (he played Mr Darling in Andy's show, and later more iconically Uncle Jesse in the Dukes of Hazzard) he was buried in a public cemetery, completely unmarked, beside his wife. It actually angered a lot of his fans, but he was always such a humble guy (possibly moreso than Andy even) and didn't want his wife's cemetery to become a circus to pop-culture.
The Andy Griffith Show was a favorite in my house while growing up and remains a favorite today. My son's love the show as well and it feels like visiting an old friend when I watch it.
I love Andy Griffith! Watched it as a child. Now I’m binge watching all 8 seasons. That’s one of my favorite shows growing up and they were actual seasons at least 30 episodes. Not like today’s show giving you about 10 episodes and called it a season. RIP Mr. Griffith ❤
Many years ago, I named my son after him, because it was such an honor to do so. I grew up watching the show and was always impressed by Mr. Griffith's qualities on this show, which I felt were also his personal attributes.
If I do the math right, you must be around 60 years old. Only reason I’m saying this is my daughter is 18 and I’m 48 and we watch Andy Griffith show together and it’s brought us closer. So I thank you for the post it’s really nice to hear
I visited the small town where and when they were filming Return to Mayberry. I got to see the entire cast and Andy was very kind. My friends were sitting on the bench outside the Courthouse set while Andy was being photographed in front of the iconic doors. He was more interested in talking to them than he was in getting his picture taken. Very friendly and down to earth.
I heard that when the show was on the air, that Andy Griffith was not quite what he seemed on tv, but that he was actually somewhat of a rough person to work with, and had a bit of a temper. From what I understand, the biggest disputes that he had while doing the show, was with the shows producer, or was it the director, I can't remember which, as to what direction exactly the show should take, given that Andy Griffith is originally the one who came up with the entire idea for it.
I live in a little town just like Mayberry , but Mayberry had a red light we don't. True Value hard ware is like Floyd's Barbershop , where the men gather , 1 little grocery store , we even have a town drunk we call OTTIS too. Lol but I SURE AS HELL WOULD TRADE IT , I LOVE OUR LITYLE MAYBERRY ,WE JUST NEED SHERIFF Taylor 💔
@@thecowboy9698 There is always such rubbish spoken about actors. Sometimes it's true but because of other reasons. The fact that all his fans were saying how kind he was to them means more than him arguing with a director.
The Andy Griffith Show was one of the most wholesome family shows that was ever aired on TV. And in my opinion, the only other actor that ever came close to matching Andy's fatherly warmth was Buddy Ebsen on The Beverly Hillbillies.
I always appreciated the social lessons that were exemplified on the show. And no character in the show was too big to eat a healthy crow sandwich and learn valuable lessons, including the ever clever Sheriff Taylor himself. Even Barney taught others good life lessons.
@@1SqueakyWheel yep the sheriff ate crow in the episode where opey only donated .10 cents or it may have been a nickel because he was saving up to get his classmate a coat because her mom didn’t have enough money to buy one
@@thecowboy9698 You are correct about that, and that was my point. Despite the insufferably haughty, , egotistical, incompetent, insecure, oft-arrogant and always spastic jackass that he was, he still managed to teach a lesson or two along the way as well. Usually in a case where he was being unduly mistreated, or misunderstood. But I'd have to say that one of my favorite scenes of all was when he got Andy in trouble with a state level inquest by running his mouth to a pretty undercover reporter he was trying in vain to impress. At the tribunal, Andy just sat in solemn conceded silence as he was being railroaded out of a job, when Barney finally had enough and stood up for Andy. He gave the speech you always wanted to see him give... Dropping his defensive attitude, admitting his faults to the court, and admitting that he'd caused it all. And then he went on further... setting the state judge and his agents straight with a speech about why the TRUTHS they were accusing Andy of were good things in his position instead of bad ones. He got the case dismissed. It's my favorite Barney scene because he comes out of his facade and gives a well deserved lecture to people who are far more competent than he. What can I say? It was refreshing. ;-)
@@Americanpatriot-zo2tk You likely heard wrong. almost everyone who ever worked with him had nothing but fond memories of him. The actress who played Aunt Bee was the only notable exception; she was always a bit stuck up and resented playing a sappy sitcom, considering herself a “serious” actor.
@@AdamsBrew78 Thank you and you were correct after I put that I’m gonna head and looked at a few things turns out that you were 100% spot on but I appreciate you throw me the info brother be cool.
YUP! Andy Griffith Show was anti-marriage, anti-gun, anti-capitalism, pro substance abuse, pro male chauvinist, and pro gender inequality. All the things that help brainwash impressionable weak minds like yours.
I just saw this and I understand and respect what he wanted. I still watch the Andy Griffith show and Matlock. He was so humble, best actor I've ever seen. I miss his singing so much. God Bless you Andy and your family.
I too loved him and his show and his singing was great he was a great person never ever after like he was important he fit right in with all of us commoners. I loved the tv show and Opie and Aunt Bea and let's not forget Good ole Barney and all of them on The Andy Griffith show. Sadly I see that what I grew up with is no more we have very stupid shows an not very family oriented. Sad So sad wish I could turn back time 💕💕👍 all those good family shows * grew up with , we need them big time now to raise a good child up on this now wicked world.
God Bless him, for not wanting to leave his fans with anything but fond memories of him. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. His death was a private matter and was rightfully, treated as such. May he rest in peace forever.
Mary, I do agree with you on this, however there has been reports that he is a very mean and hateful man when he wasn't behind the camera doing his tv show, and wouldn't speak to people. Whatever the case may be or if these reports are true or not, it's strictly his business and really, no one else's but his own you could say. This is simply what I have read, weather this is true or not, it really doesn't matter. He's human like the rest of us are.
My memory was of him casually performing comedy at the Carolinian Hotel in Nags Head, NC and seeing him fishing on his pontoon boat. Once in a while you would see him driving one of his antique cars. Once in a while you would see some of his items in the local thrift shop in Manteo. The locals respected his privacy. He attended church regularly. I loved when he made the recording "The game of football". His start in "The Lost Colony" laid the groundwork for his career. Cyndy was so loved by him. I remember when they married.
I'm 64 and like _I Love Lucy_ and _Perry Mason_ I can't remember a time when _The Andy Griffith Show_ reruns weren't on television. It might have changed channels and the broadcast time but it was always on and always two episodes back to back. Funny thing is I have the entire series on DVD but I still watch it when it comes on TV. Maybe I appreciate it more because I know others are watching it too and laughing along with me.
He was an amazing and underrated actor. From the affable leaf in "No Time for Sargeants" to "Matlock"and everything in between I have laughed, cried or stated wow! Thank you
And don't forget his hilarious cornpone standup soliloquys that gave him wind before landing that first role in No Time for Sergeants. (if you're unfamiliar, look up "What it was, was football" for starters. And his Romeo & Juliet synopsis is one I find myself still quoting to this day "... and then HE expired...." heheh!) As a sidenote, not only did Griffith first meet Knotts as a brief costar in that movie NTFS, but I've often wondered if Gomer Pyle's USMC spinoff might've been at least partly inspired by the film that gave Andy his first big break. Because the characters of Andy and his coheart together drove their Sgt nearly to the brink of sanity with their backwoods country behavior in much the same way that Private Pyle did to Sergeant Carter. I could be wrong, but I enjoy the assumed correlation between the two. BTW, Gomer's show was such a fun continuance to the kinds of wholesome family style lessons that Andy's show would teach. So in my opinion, "No Time For Sergeants" may be largely unknown by most who enjoyed both shows, but it singlehandedly made both happen in the first place. So any Andy Griffith fan reading this who hasn't seen that movie needs to seek it out and enjoy.
I remember Working on the show a few times over the years. One time around Christmas Andy gave everyone on set a little gift it was a sheriffs badge key ring in a gift box , and it was a very nice gift. My mom cherished hers all the rest of her life . She recently passed at 102 1/2 years old. Andy was a very nice kind considerate gentleman..he cared about all who worked with him .
I even as an adult tuned in to ME tv every evening to watch Andy and the the gang it was still the most wholesome show on and respecting his wishes shows exactly how he was a kind person that didn't flaunt if he were rich or poor and he made you feel as we were all friends
In 1992 I was on Highway 64 driving to the outer banks, and drove over a bridge onto an island. I expected it to be the outer banks but it wasn’t. I noticed something over to my left, and in a split second looked over there. I thought I saw Andy Griffith smiling at me with that big smile of his, and he was standing on an elevated walkway above the marsh with a rod and reel in his hand. When Andy died twenty years later, they said he lived on this island in North Carolina. I later remembered that split second of Andy, and looked on the map. Sure enough there are some inlets right to the left of the foot of the bridge as you drive onto the island. They said that Andy would drive a truck in the parade every year. And people would be surprised when they caught a glimpse of Andy in the truck, instead of the intended attraction on the back of the truck. I think if I’m right that I saw Andy that day, and with his driving the truck in the annual parade; that Andy liked to connect with the public, but at a distance. He had so much recognition with the public, because he had been such a part of our lives for so long, that you only needed a split second to recognize it was him.
I'm glad his wishes were kept for privacy. I don't know how celebrities do it every day. Always loved watching his show. He reminded me so much of my dad. He combed his hair exactly the same. Love you dad.
I always liked the man, his acting skills, the AG SHOW, just everything about him. I really like the fact that he just looked at himself as just an entertainer, no better or worse than anyone else. That's something actors could learn today.
They Buried Poor ❤Andy’ & Went Straight to the (Will Reading) before Lunch Time..I would had Loved to had Met Him’ before he went to Heaven… Rip Mr Andy Griffith.. A True American/& Thanks for the Memories.🙏🏾😀
Everybody has a TV dad that was their favorite... He's my TV dad.. here in southern South Carolina is where I grew up, so I always had this heartfelt connection to him and this show..📺❣️
All my brother's and sister's still watch this everyday...non of us live together now but we all like watching things that aren't depressing....I'm glad you did this because I'm tired of hearing horrible things....I love this guy and that show...each person was fantastic
God Bless this man. I watched this show faithfully, loved all the characters, I always felt peaceful and happy while viewing, it let you escape to a nice world, good people, happy faces.
@@FactsVerse Well I may be a bit bias being a guitarist so I love all the episodes which contain music whether it's Andy playing his guitar on the front porch swing or any episode starring The musical Darling Family with the daughter Charlene and four laconic-to-a-fault sons where they show up in Mayberry to collect Charlene's fiancé, 'Dud' Wash, a soldier arriving on the bus the next day, but Charlene takes a real shine to Andy and goes after him with a vengeance. She hasn't seen Dud for a while and isn't sure what her feelings are about him. Dud's arrival, however, sets everything straight. Or when Andy arrests a wayward guitar player Jim Lindsey of disturbing the peace because it means he and Jim can play duets while Jim sits behind bars. This is the episodes where a traveling band comes through town, a bunch of loud mouth musicians, pretty hip, Andy throws them in jail on some trumped up charges so they will have to listen to the young guitar player because Andy is inspired by Jim and believes Jim could have a promising future but the young guy decides he wont play for them, and the leader of the band says he has no time for a hill billy concert, they eventually mock the guy so bad that he eventually plays and knocks their socks off, he is hooted by the band and the band and Jim all go off together on the road. I just love all the episodes with musical guests. I also love the episode called Opie Loves Helen where Opie has a crush on his teacher.
I found out a couple years ago he's a distant cousin of my grandma. I always watch him as a kid so this was pretty cool. A very interesting family for sure! Glad his final wishes were respected.
I love this show and it was one of the best ones ever! I think when you watch the show, especially with the violent world we live in today, it makes you dream of living in a simpler laid back lifestyle and I would think of Mayberry as heaven!
Yes, the50's were great time for growing up then all began to change in the late 60's America went down the tubes I wish I had my life as sweet as it was in the 50's. So safe
@@FactsVerse I like all the black and white episodes with Don Knotts best. I grew up watching this show. I'm between the age of Clint and Ron Howard. So it's easy for me to relate.
I’m 36 and my dad was such a fan of the Andy Griffith show I was named Andy after him. I grew up watching him and Barney. I can quote from the first 5 seasons and tell you what episode it was out of. My family members are all closer because of this show. This is the best show that was ever made!!!! We love you Andy Taylor the best sheriff ever and deputy Barney Fife made the show!!!!! I didn’t care to much for the show after Barn left. But fly high my friends fly high!!!!!!
I also don't care for the episodes without Barney so I still only watch the first 5 seasons. I'm watching it now, it never gets old to me. Only wished Barney could have stayed throughout the series but his contract was up.
My favorite TV comedy show of ALL time. During a very sad few months of one great loss after another, I watched only this show with Andy, Barney, and all the other fabulous actors in this show. I was so overwhelmed that I could not even smile or laugh. I “laughed inside”; the show uplifting me. It was the ONLY thing that saved me. Watching it over and over, eventually, helped me return to feel like I was not dying.
The Feb. 26, 1962, episode where he catches a bank robber during a founders day celebration, Andy's line at the end of the show "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive" stuck with me for years .
After living in Hollywood for over 45 years, I have seen it all. Actors and actresses are just like anyone else. They are human and have feelings as well. They respect their work in front ( and behind ) the cameras.
I watch Andy Griffith show daily and mostly all day. I adore Andy’s personable demeanor. I also used watch Matlock reruns every afternoon, every week when it was a new episode at 10pm. Loyal fan ❤
@@FactsVerse Andy Griffith Show my fav was the shoe salesman coming to town, but all the men thought he was a big time tv producer. The episode was about men gossiping. Matlock my fav was The Chef, concluded with the egg being poisoned. One of the chefs starred in Fright Night (movie I also love to watch when it comes on).
He was so much more than Andy Taylor as if that wasn't enough. If you want a real treat, go and catch AG's story telling stand up. He was a brilliant at this, kind of like Bob Newhart at his best. "What It Was Was Football" was his signature piece. He (like every member of The Andy Griffith Show!) was a college graduate and an accomplished stage actor. You'll be chilled to your core watching his menacing performance in "A Face In The Crowd".
All Andy Griffith fans should visit Mt. Airy NC once in their life.. They have a Andy Griffith museum.. Walkers Pharmacy, Floyd's 💈.. n Wally's.. They even have Sheriff cars that do tours... Nice weekend vacation spot
You might need to read that book ‘Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show.’ You may come away with a bit different opinion. It’s a good book though.
Any Andy Griffith fan who has not seen him in "A Face in the Crowd" should see that movie. He was fabulous in that but it a whole lot different than his Andy Taylor character. In fact, it might be disturbing for some fans. But it was a great movie and he was a really good dramatic actor.
Thanks for posting - I live on the SOBX now, but grew-up near the northern end of the islands. Andy was truly an extremely private person & he certainly had his right to privacy. If you ever visit the OBX, eat at the “Lone Cedar Cafe” in Nags Head & ask to sit in the “Andy Room” - It used to be a separate room in the back where Andy could dine in private with his guest, that could be closed off to other diners - It’s now usually open to anyone who wants to be seated in that room & has spectacular views of the Sound - Food is also Exceptional !!! My Wife’s parents actually attended UNC with Andy & even though they were not close to him, said he was always very popular in school & was President of the Men’s Glee Club !!!
As a child of the 50s and 60s, I feasted on the Andy Griffith Show. No matter how much hilarity was presented, there was always a moral/lesson to be learned on each episode. As for the two commenters - one who was calling the AG show a communist influence and the other one who was so happy to put down on Barney Fife/Don Knotts, I must say, "What UFO did you arrive on!?" Utterly Absurd ❗ Also, there is no need for fans of either Mr Griffith or Mr Ebsen to throw rocks at either gentleman. I'm certain that either one would be sad to see such❗❗
His favorite wisdom involved questioning the veracity of things that didn't feel right that led him to getting to the truth of the matter. In other words, truth in action.
Andy was a great story teller, he had the knack of old time back woods folks relating how they saw things ( what it was , was football)..Andy Had such a command of the English language as well like Matlock
One of the most meaningful ways you can show love to your family is by having your affairs in order. It takes so much pressure of of them later, and off of yourself NOW. You get to stay in charge of your affairs and your wishes get honored. Advance Directives, wills, estate planning, prepaying burial expenses. It can be tedious work, but once you are done, you make sure that key people know what's what, and you live life!
While I'm a HUGE fan of the Andy Griffith show, in my opinion his most powerful performance ever was at the start of his career in the movie A Face In The Crowd. If you haven't seen it, it's well worth watching. RIP Andy.
He should have gotten MULTIPLE awards for that movie and "Murder in Texas" and other wonderful performances. He never got an Emmy for TAGS, which I never understood.
I agree with Andy Griffith's funeral and burial wishes to be private, this gives nothing to all gossip programs on television and hundreds on the internet.
I grew up watching Andy, Opie, Aunt Bee and the beloved knucklehead, Barney. I appreciate his planning to ensure dignity after death. No worries, Andy. We got you. We'll always remember you with a smile.
His Christian Faith! The example of lasting value of the Andy Griffith Show is a testament of Biblical values in which the show based upon the ability of each of the characters and the fact that a wholesome show still has value
I saw Andy Griffith at the airport in Norfolk, I reconsied him right off he was right across the bagage conveyer from me, he knew that I knew who he was, I smiled at him and he winked at me. We both ended up in the lost luggage office. The guy in there kept saying that he sure looked familiar he asked his name and Andy gave some crazy name. I was having a hard time hiding my laughter back. He saw me laughing and he had a big shit-eating grin. He was picking up a pretty young gal maybe in her mid20's.
Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your life story! We're happy to know that you were able to meet him. Which of Andy's roles appealed to you the most?
My favorite part of "The Andy Griffith Show" was the first five seasons where he and Don Knotts worked as a team, for Don Knotts was the comic foil and Andy Griffith was the straight shooter. They were a perfect team that fit just right together.
@@FactsVerse I really liked most of the cast members, especially those of the first five seasons. However if I had to choose I believe that I would have to pick Floyd Lawson (Howard McNear) the Barber for he was a good and kind man who wouldn't hurt anyone else intentionally.
I actually met Andy during a political function. While my family members went to look for him during a speech the governor was giving, he came walking towards his car, unknowing to me, where I was standing, enjoying the day. And there he was, just a smiling at me, while the newspaper people were running up taking pictures. He spoke to me some, leaving me with fond moments and words to enjoy every so often. (He was rushed into his car by the woman who was with him. She wasn't very pleasant.) He made my day!😊
Best sit-com of all time. Sounds like Andy had class in real life as did his show. They don't make tv shows like that anymore. The times were more simple when people had morals and everybody wasn't in a hurry and didn't have a phone stuck in their face.
My dad use tell me 20 years ago them computers and phones would destroy the world. He was right I’m afraid . Makes me always remember a lyric in mr. roboto. Future plane to see, too much technology,Machine’s to save our lives, machine’s dehumanize.
I grew up watching Andy Griffith with my grandparents, on reruns. When i found out he lived near me, i was estatic. I thought maybe I'd meet him one day. I never did, because at that time, he was doing Matlock. I also loved that show. I couldn't wait each week for it to come on. For me, i was happy cause there was someone who sounded like me on TV. I grew up and still live in North Carolina. I grew up wishing he had been my dad. RIP Mr. Griffith. Im watching the Andy Griffith show right now, btw on TVLand. Every night, im transported back to my childhood, watching reruns. Im only 51.
I watch Matlock 24/7. Today for some reason I was curious where he lived, thinking it was somewhere in California but found he lived in NC and died there. Then I was curious as to why I saw that he was buried without a funeral or wake. I guess its best that way and people just remember you the way they knew you. I grew up on Mayberry, Andy Griffith show. Always admired Andy as a calm and pleasant man. There were episodes where he was made to be dumb and i always wondered why. The best Matlock episode is when he goes back to the 60s and plays his father and he helps the young Andy defend an AA man Cyrus. He was so kind in that episode and seemed so real. I loved Don Knotts in anything he performed in. May they both RIP and thanks for the memories and thanks for entertaining me still with all the reruns. ❤🙏Merry Christmas in heaven ♥️🎅🎄
I was always impressed with Andy Griffith's people skills as portrayed in the television series. He was capable of reconciling the most difficult circumstances to the betterment of the parties involved. I have tried to adapt this to reality.
His best role to me when he played a lawyer on Matlock. They did the exact thing when my uncle passed his daughter buried him so fast that other family members did not have enough time to attend his funeral.
I like to thank you for letting us know what happened to Andy Griffin. I was puzzled and disappointed upon hearing of his death. Love the reruns of the shows. And I stop by the museum with a statue with him and Opie. Thanks for the memories!
