Walter Rego
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Andy Griffith was not Andy Taylor. Shilling for the leftist AARP and even worse, using his character in that Mayberry themed propaganda campaign commercial for Obama with Ron Howard in 2008 sickened me.
RIP Andy Griffith
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Any more details about the episode that you can remember?
He was a heck of an actor. Just watch "A Face in the Crowd" to see him play the antithesis of Andy Taylor. Great movie.
I too didn't like his shilling for AARP and Obamacare but I will grant him a pardon since I think his roles on T.V. more than made up for it by continuing to teach American values and traditions.
R.I.P. Andy Griffith
I too didn't like his shilling for AARP and Obamacare but I will grant him a pardon since I think his roles on T.V. more than made up for it by continuing to teach American values and traditions.
R.I.P. Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith was a superb actor and Sheriff Taylor was a lovable character.
Don't confuse the character portrayed by an actor with the character of the actor.
Don't confuse the character portrayed by an actor with the character of the actor.
StatesRightist
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Andy leaned left, it was no secret to anyone who knew anything about him. That however, was on healthcare and other issues he viewed as human rights issues. That does not make him a bad guy or change his legacy, it was who he was and he never hid it. Last time I checked, I think people were free to have their own opinion. I'm definitely not someone supports many of the left's positions, but that does not mean everyone who supports universal healthcare is evil, get a grip. He bought O's act first time around, I doubt he would have supported him this time around.
...and to answer another post, after he had GBS and a quad bypass he was not physically what he once was and it showed in his attitude from time to time, I remember him stating he was ashamed of acting like an *** when he was suffering....maybe, others don't, but most people I know have good and bad times.....I try to judge people by the sum of their character, not the rough spots.
Bottom line, he had an extremely positive influence on the culture and the way several generations grew up, far more than any of his critics have or ever will have. That is not debatable and that is what truly matters.
...and to answer another post, after he had GBS and a quad bypass he was not physically what he once was and it showed in his attitude from time to time, I remember him stating he was ashamed of acting like an *** when he was suffering....maybe, others don't, but most people I know have good and bad times.....I try to judge people by the sum of their character, not the rough spots.
Bottom line, he had an extremely positive influence on the culture and the way several generations grew up, far more than any of his critics have or ever will have. That is not debatable and that is what truly matters.
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While flipping thru the channels today, I saw something that surprised me. As I stated earlier in this thread, I have seen all the episodes of "The Andy Griffith" show many times. I stumbled upon, what I thought, was a never seen (by me) episode. In actuality, it was an episode of Danny Thomas's show "Make Room For Daddy". It was to gauge audience response for their upcoming TV series "The Andy Griffith Show'.
Some of the characters were the same. Andy, of course was the same. Ron Howard was Opie, his son. Frances Bavier was "Henrietta the Widow", instead of Aunt Bee. In the Danny Thomas introduction, Andy did speak of an Aunt Lucy who cleaned the jail and did the cooking. Frank Cady (the store owner from Petticoat Junction and Green Acres) played Will Hoople, the town drunk. It was very interesting to see. You can see most of it on Youtube if you care to see it.
Some of the characters were the same. Andy, of course was the same. Ron Howard was Opie, his son. Frances Bavier was "Henrietta the Widow", instead of Aunt Bee. In the Danny Thomas introduction, Andy did speak of an Aunt Lucy who cleaned the jail and did the cooking. Frank Cady (the store owner from Petticoat Junction and Green Acres) played Will Hoople, the town drunk. It was very interesting to see. You can see most of it on Youtube if you care to see it.
LVSteve
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When I first came to the States I had no idea what an influence Andy Griffith had on Americans of my age. I only knew him from his wonderful portrayal of a villain in one of the Naked Gun films. Yesterday, my sister-in-law called me in tears after hearing of his death. My late wife used to watch the reruns and the bird we had when we were first married would answer the theme tune. After he died we had a running gag where I would whistle and cheep instead when the show came on. Uh-oh, I can't see the keyboard any more...
jframe
Member
Sorry, I liked his show some, but I lost all respect for him when he became a Socialist endorsing certain issues. I don't political rant here, and this is the fullest extent I will go here; his "Mayberry" character was very endearing, but he was a complete loser to me after his commercial a few years ago.
red14
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I respect your opinion, but as I get older, I try to avoid religion and politics when judging people or forming relationships. I tend to view people by the sum of their attributes and negatives and ask the same of them towards me.
I know of only one person who was perfect, and He was treated very shabbily at the end of his life.
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NCTexan
US Veteran
This life sized sculpture of Andy and Opie here in a Raleigh park has become a local memorial this week. I took the pic several years ago.
Interesting narratives
Interesting commentaries from both of our local papers
I always wanted to live in Mayberry - The Highland County Press - Hillsboro, Ohio
Being like Mayberry would be the highest compliment - The Times-Gazette - Hillsboro, OH
terry
Interesting commentaries from both of our local papers
I always wanted to live in Mayberry - The Highland County Press - Hillsboro, Ohio
Being like Mayberry would be the highest compliment - The Times-Gazette - Hillsboro, OH
terry
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