The Andy Griffith Show was never afraid to try something new. Luckily, in the 1960s, television shows were allowed to be patient and develop into something great. Nowadays, if a show doesn't connect immediately, it risks cancellation. However, The Andy Griffith Show was given the time to mature throughout its first two seasons. While Sheriff Taylor's character began as more of a caricature, the creators and star later grew to realize the perfect way to present him. Andy wasn't meant to be the comedic relief; he was the voice of reason off of whom the wackier characters bounced.

Ernest T. Bass: Why the mountain madman was only in a few episodes

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Before Ron Howard became a superstar director, he was a child actor, with one of his most notable roles being Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show. He has since made some major revelations about his time in the fictional town of Mayberry alongside the late Andy Griffith.

Ron Howard’s Biggest Revelations About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and Childhood Stardom

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) We could have put a lot of Paul Newman and Robert Redford movies on this list, but we went with this one because it’s the most fun: William Goldman’s script, one of the best ever written, absolutely crackles. The film has a blend of romanticism, fatalism, melancholy and swagger that almost no other film can match.

12 Movies of the 1960s That Are Still a Pleasure to Watch

The U.S. version of the hit sitcom Ghosts is lining up its Season 4 release. Based on the beloved BBC series of the same name, the CBS TV hit introduced American audiences to the ghostly world of the supernatural comedy. The series is set in a derelict house in upstate...

Ghosts Season 4 CBS US Release, Cast & Everything We Know

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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Amazon Prime Video's top 10 movies is a constantly rotating ranking of the most popular films on the platform — here's my top 3 picks in the current list.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now

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Samuel L Jackson action movie Big Game has found its way on Netflix's most-watched movies list.

Divisive Samuel L. Jackson movie you haven't seen sneaks its way onto Netflix top 10 list

There's no better time for a barbeque than the Fourth of July! In this quiz, you've got to plan a Fourth of July barbeque party, and in return, we'll tell you which character from The Andy Griffith Show you're most like!. some kinda goofy ?s - for me - brisket...

Plan a Fourth of July BBQ and we'll tell you which Andy Griffith character you're most like!

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Evans Evans also had her breakout role in the 1967 film 'Bonnie and Clyde.'

Actress in 'Gunsmoke' and 'Twilight Zone' Episodes Passes Away: Evans Evans Was 91

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Lionsgate has announced the Now You See Me 3 release date with the Jesse Eisenberg-led threequel out in 2025. The magic-themed franchise is set to battle several other high profile movies in the November 2025 window. Now You See Me 3 is pencilled in for November 14, 2024. That sees...

Now You See Me 3 Release Date Set for Jesse Eisenberg Movie

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Michael J. Fox, 63, put up a peace sign as he made a rare public appearance at London's Chiltern Firehouse on Wednesday.

Michael J. Fox, 63, makes a rare public appearance and puts up a peace sign as he leaves Chiltern Firehouse in a wheelchair amid Parkinson's battle

Our streaming expert has picked 6 new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this week that you'll want to watch.

New on Netflix June 29 - July 5: 7 movies and TV shows to stream picked by our expert

'Lost' and 'Suits' Season 9 hit Netflix this week alongside originals like 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.'

Every TV Show, Movie, and Original Coming to Netflix This Week (July 1)

It might be a little early to talk about October 31, but the plot details for the new Halloween TV series may have been revealed. If John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) has taught us anything, it’s that “You can’t kill the bogeyman.” Actually, come to think of it, it’s the multiple sequels, reboots, re-quels, and spinoffs that followed the original 1978 slasher classic that taught us this.

‘Halloween’ TV Reboot First Plot Details Revealed: Report

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Of the numerous film genres, none is as quintessentially American as the Western. Often set in the American frontier during the 1800s, Western films have been pivotal to American cinema and pop culture, particularly those featuring iconic cowboys. Though the genre traces its roots back to the inception of cinema,...

Top 10 Classic Western Films You Need to Watch

An entire era of stars was defined by its macho matinee idols. Onscreen, you'd see them on horseback or at war, performing some foregone swashbuckling idea of manliness. Offscreen, nobody embodied this ideal as fully as Richard Boone, star of TV's Have Gun — Will Travel. Boone's adventurous lifestyle...

Richard Boone was just as tough as his onscreen characters

Those of us lucky enough to have great coworkers recognize the value friendship can bring to the workplace. While not everybody can get along all the time, working with an agreeable bunch makes the day go by much easier. Any job can be a slog, so turning to a friend to commiserate can be such a relief. It's healthy to exhale together and bond over a workload. After all, there aren't too many other people who can relate to what you're going through at work. So, having a buddy you can turn to for a laugh, a shared eye-roll, or even a word of encouragement can make all the difference.

Clash of the cowboys: Wagon Train's Robert Horton and Ward Bond did not get along

One of the most significant generational divides is the differences in tobacco consumption. As attitudes around nicotine have evolved, separate age ranges have either embraced or spurned cigarettes and other delivery methods. Whether we all heed the Surgeon General's warnings or not, it's clear that each peer group has its hangups and choices.

William Talman— Perry Mason's Hamilton Burger— was in a landmark anti-smoking commercial

They say that some of the funniest people have some of the saddest stories; perhaps that's why comedy is so important to them. It is a necessary hopeful optimism to triumph over tragedy. Tim Allen lost his father at the young age of 11 when his car was hit by a drunk driver. Allen also has been outspoken and transparent about his past struggles with substance use (and decades of sobriety). Allen used his past experiences to propel himself forward and soon became an international celebrity with an extremely successful career in the entertainment industry.

The 10 Best Tim Allen Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

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What was Ron Howard's high school experience like?

High school is a foundational time in anybody's life. It either crystallizes what we think of ourselves or gives us a benchmark to measure further growth....

What was Ron Howard's high school experience like?

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