While "The Big Bang Theory" and "The Andy Griffith Show" don't seem to have much in common, there is a small connection ...

On Oct. 3, 1960, The Andy Griffith Show aired its very first episode. The series followed Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Don Knotts as his sleepy deputy Barney Fife and Ron Howard as Andy’s son ...

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 ...

The Andy Griffith Show epitomized small-town values by showcasing close-knit communities and simple living. The residents of ...

For those of us of a certain age, there are so many great memories in “The Andy Griffith Show”: The calm sheriff. His skittish deputy. His young son. The goofy filling station attendant and his ...

The Andy Griffith Show started its legendary reign 65 years ago. The sitcom, which premiered on Oct. 3, 1960, starred Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, the sheriff in the small fictional town of Mayberry, ...

Ron Howard became a household name as child actor Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 to 1968, then solidified ...

Just a few doors down from Andy Griffith’s childhood home, one local fan has turned his front yard into a “Spooktacular” Mayberry reunion complete with squad cars, fun ...

Every year in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the Surry Arts Council holds the week-long Mayberry Days, an annual celebration of ...