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‘The Andy Griffith Show’ 65 Years Later: Love, Laughter and Untold Stories From the Set
The Andy Griffith Show's cast has shared secrets from the set. Closer takes a look back at untold stories, moments of love and laughter in exclusive interviews.
“I like to laugh when I’m working.” Ron noted that Andy also viewed the humorous, but largely realistic small-town characters that populated Mayberry as a good contrast to the southern stereotypes of “mush-mouthed hayseeds” and “buxom sexpots” on 1960s TV series like The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction. Alabama-born and bred Jim Nabors joined the show as Gomer Pyle after Andy saw his comedy act at a nightclub in Santa Monica, California, and invited him to audition. “As a father, a leader, a friend, and a neighbor, Andy left us with a character with strong values,” actress Nancy Stafford, who worked with the star on his later series Matlock, told Closer.
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