Why Andy Griffith ‘Didn’t Like the Idea’ for ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ originally appeared on Parade. As unlikely as it seems, Andy Griffith almost didn’t star on The Andy Griffith Show. In a ...

Certain pairings on television shows are just magic—when the chemistry between a pair of performers surpass anything the writers could have imagined and bring a whole new element to a series. We've ...

‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star, 88, Makes Rare Comment About Andy Griffith originally appeared on Parade. Actress Elinor Donahue, best known for her roles in The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, The Odd ...

Julie Adams was the first actor to play Mary Simpson on "The Andy Griffith Show," close to eight years after she made her name in a classic monster movie.

Rodney Dillard is perhaps best known for being a member of the Darling Family playing bluegrass classics such as “Dooley” on ...

Famed directorRon Howard is opening up about his relationship with his Andy Griffith Show co-star, the late Andy Griffith. While speaking to Vulture in August 2025, Howard briefly discussed playing ...