@Jim Spencer I've been thinking that exact thing! except that lots of people especially kids don't watch TV networks anymore so what if we started something online? like a website or streaming service that exists to provide kids, adults and everything in between with quality family friendly television? a service you can trust. just let your kids go over to the PC and watch both new and old quality shows on "ffss.com?" (family friendly streaming service.com)
Of course that makes so much sense let's bring back a show that has all white people and no sign of person of color. Perfect time for that show. I wish TH-cam had an award for most ignorant comment I've ever read in my life.
My favorite show ever and I still watch it today. I'm 57 and ny Grandsons grew up watching some. They don't my Television shows this great anymore. Pure love of Family and friends ❤. Thank you dearly for sharing
I'm 60 years old I grew up watching Andy Griffith. Best show ever! That's the America I loved. Life was simpler back then , common sense was the key. Common sense today isn't so common anymore.
Best family tv show ever. American family values and story lines that touch are hearts. The musical theams throughout the show set the stage for highs and lows for each show. I tear up still because of the back ground music that helps with the story.
It's surreal seeing this. I just moved to Mt. Airy a couple of years ago. I work next to the playhouse, and live (no kidding) about 200 feet away. People are so very kind here.
I went through Mount Airy about a year and a half ago and I wish I had more time to stop and see different things there, but I was happy just to be on the Andy Griffith Blvd on my way to Raleigh.
RIP Betty Lynn who died at 95 today 10/17/21. What a great show!! Now only Opie is still alive from the original cast. (Elinor Donohue is still alive, but she was only on the show for one year).
My Family would watch Andy every night at supper time. He was like a 2nd Dad to all of us he taught us so much. Craziest thing happened the day my real Dad passed, so Did Andy our adopted Dad. It was a day that we will never forget. Was very lucky to have been able to absorb the wisdom of 2 Great Men. Thanks much for sharing and keeping His memory Alive EYL Chris from Chicago ❤
I just recently went and it was awesome! I’m probably one of the youngest mega fan I’m 13 and I’ve seen most of his movies and listened to most songs as well as seen every episode of the show at least 4 times each but most more than that! Such a wholesome show!
Fan of the show visited mt airy july 2015 want to go back would recommend it to anyone also visit couzin garys restraunt in pilot mountain best buffet best food you will ever eat!
Nancy Bullis I was in love with her as a boy haha! I loved her Brown eyes and how she would look at Barney. As far as I know she never married and no children.
My father in-law is a Mount Airy native so we didn't spend must time there. We spent 2 days in Pilot Mountain. There was a event happening. Such kind a graces people there. Tons of Barney memorabilia, lots of food. Still the best Chow Chow I even had. Only disappointed that we didn't go to the drive-in that was still open at the time.
" early American Life " come on I was a kid when those shows are the first time I'm 64 now and that's not too old early American life would be like the 16 hundreds and the Jamestown settlers
I Loved and STILL DO The Andy Griffith Show. My #1 Show of ALL TIME. I grew up with them as I was born in "58 and have been by Andys Manteo Estate several time, never going to the house though, but I knew he lived there. Im still a North Carolinian just like 'Ole Andy and only live about 3 1/2 hours from Mount Airy. I never dreamed at the time I was so close to where my favorite show was located. Although I know some scenes were shot elsewhere !!!
I lived in Mt. Airy for a short time around 1961-61 as a child. The town wasn't as Mayberry'ed" is it is now, so I have my own memories of it. The Andy Griffith Show was in full swing at the time and I was certainly aware of the connection. I knew Charles Dowell, the owner of "Snappy Lunch" and Mr. Russell Hyatt at what was the model(?) for the Floyd's Barbershop. Our house was on Forest Drive down the hill from Haymore Street where Andy lived. I knew many people who knew Andy very well; he had even attended church where we did at the time, but not at the same time. I talked to Andy's parents, and met Andy briefly when he slipped into town. It was very short meeting--mostly a "Hi Ya", a handshake, and he was gone. I *do* have Andy's autograph in his own hand--something I'm told was hard to get. Rumors were that Andy could be a bit grouchy when approached by fans, but I suppose because I was a "home folks", I was able to get it with no trouble. He was very nice to me, tho, so I don't know about the rumors...……… I've heard that Andy was a bit ambiguous about his hometown, and was not very well treated prior to his becoming famous. I found my own experience to be less than welcoming and we didn't remain in Mt. Airy long. It IS (and was) a pretty mountain town, and, except for the commercialization, remains pretty much as I remember it. I recommend a stop at the Snappy Lunch for one of Mr. Dowell's (dec.) porkchop sandwiches. Due to the tourist trade, it has expanded somewhat; in '61, it only had the narrow area with a few tables and the lunch counter.
Mayberry had nothing to do with Mt Airy. Hiatt the barber had nothing to do with Floyd the barber. There is a video on TH-cam featuring Griffith and he explains there is no connections between the two. My Airy is Griffith’s hometown. That is all
rmc rmc how am I a moron when Andy Griffith himself stated that Mt. Airy didn’t have a damn thing to do with Mayberry? The town saw an economic advantage of riding the coat tails of a man born there that left the dump of a town. Do a little research and you can watch the video for yourself where Mr Griffith explained the town is full of shit.
We visited the museum a few years ago, and it's worth a look if you're in the area. Be sure to go downstairs where there are more Mount Airy displays, including one about Chang and Eng Bunker who lived nearby.
You should go, Mt. Airy is really a neat little town. The main street is full of all kinds of stores and restaurants. Be sure and eat a pork chop sandwich at Snappys, they are awesome and the place is full of pictures from the show.
Our family has been to Mayberry Days twice so far. If you arrive early you can get a fairly good parking spot in a central location. Everything is laid out in a very accommodating way. We had a great time. And the places we chose to eat at certainly did not gouge you like some tourist attractions. A must see for any Andy Griffith fan.
My 7yo grandson loves the episode where Opie kills the bird with the slingshot, the one where Jubel Foster's barn burns down, and the one where Opie is throwing a fit for an increase in his allowance.
That is why they are called actors. We enjoy the entertainment they give us, but try not to push it too much further than that, or you will be disappointed.
Made a visit here several years ago. Was disappointed that the barber shop was closed that day. Wonderful visit. Still wondering though where this town was in North Carolina that had no Black people.
Does anyone know if some of the characters in the show were based off of real life characters in Andy’s real life. Otis the drunk. Floyd the barber. Wallys fill’n station. Gomer Pyle. Was Barney really the way he was back when Andy was a kid. Things like that.
I think the irony of ironies is the apparent fact that, even though Andy Griffith was the anchor of the show, he never really "got it". I guess what I mean is, he never really got it and understood it like us, nor did he really understand us who love the show. If you notice, and all of the things he has said over the years about the show, he never talks like Betty Lynn did in this video. He never expressed the kind of love for the show that we have and like Betty had. And he never really expressed a heartfelt feeling of love for having done his part in the show like Betty expresses here. Compared to what Betty expresses here, her heartfelt feelings about the show, it's like he just thought of it as a job (a job he did quite well in the first five years) and not something truly special as Betty says. He never talked about really loving the show, watching the show over and over like Betty and us, and, to my knowledge, he never attended any of the Mayberry functions (like Betty and many others from the show) except the ones that were honoring him specifically. But, despite all this, the show could have never ever been nearly as great as it was without him. I don't believe there is another actor who could have made the show such a success like he did.
I spent a lifetime loving Andy and was heartbroken when he turned out to be a Hollywood liberal. Apparently his homespun American decency was a charade. I remain very disappointed.
I grew up with the show and watch it today. Andy was a great actor, to bad he was a flaming liberal! and in the end did commercials with Ron Howard for that idiot president we had named oboma! you cant find the add today, they buried it with shame!
@@santini1953 You don't know a dam thing about me, and assume far to much. Typical statement by a divisive person trying to stir up trouble and troll. You did know Andy Griffith supported Obama and was a liberal and they had to pull his ads that him and Ron Howard did because of death threats from the far right! Doesn't matter the side you are on and I am not political and don't care, I care about people, and it is apparent you only care about creating problems.
@@DeaShelton death threats from the far right? haha, well you must be proud of antifa who burns looks and pillages! and i know this, Trump will win again moron!
Hate to burst y'all's bubbles, but the show was never filmed in North Carolina. Filmed entirely on sets and studios and production lots in Hollywood, Los Angeles and Culver City in California. Never made one single show in North Carolina and none of the stock footage is North Carolina. All California. When I was a kid I used wonder why everyone on the show was white. How come no people of diversity?
Watch it closer, the episode where earnest t. Bass is trying to join the army, there are 2 black guys in the physical room. There's several episodes with blacks in it, just gotta look.
I'm from MT. Airy NC and trust me it's nothing like they portray it to be. Everybody is on drugs, stealing and they are making money off of Andy's name.
I live in Lucille Ball's home town and what you describe is exactly what it's like here too. Making money off her and nothing but a cesspool of drugs, drug dealers and run down properties.
I watch The Andy Griffith Show on Amazon Prime. No matter which episode, it’s rated violent, drug use, sexual, or any combo of ridiculousness. My husband can’t figure out why this makes me so upset. I’d welcome anyone to look and see and please explain to me why this wholesome show is rated with such things. I don’t get it at all.
I love the Andy Griffith Show, The moral compass of the show, and family vibe you feel from the whole community in Mayberry is very heart warming.
We sure could use a show like that today.
Nobody would watch (or so the network thinks)!
@Jim Spencer I've been thinking that exact thing! except that lots of people especially kids don't watch TV networks anymore so what if we started something online? like a website or streaming service that exists to provide kids, adults and everything in between with quality family friendly television? a service you can trust. just let your kids go over to the PC and watch both new and old quality shows on "ffss.com?" (family friendly streaming service.com)
@Jim Spencer k apparently i made a link that takes you to some Chinese error message so don't click that but you get the idea
Of course that makes so much sense let's bring back a show that has all white people and no sign of person of color. Perfect time for that show. I wish TH-cam had an award for most ignorant comment I've ever read in my life.
@Double J as opposed to the Pasty ass agenda of the 1950s and 60s
My favorite show ever and I still watch it today. I'm 57 and ny Grandsons grew up watching some. They don't my Television shows this great anymore. Pure love of Family and friends ❤. Thank you dearly for sharing
I'm 60 years old I grew up watching Andy Griffith. Best show ever! That's the America I loved. Life was simpler back then , common sense was the key. Common sense today isn't so common anymore.
Best family tv show ever. American family values and story lines that touch are hearts. The musical theams throughout the show set the stage for highs and lows for each show. I tear up still because of the back ground music that helps with the story.
It's surreal seeing this. I just moved to Mt. Airy a couple of years ago. I work next to the playhouse, and live (no kidding) about 200 feet away. People are so very kind here.
I'm in Mayberry too! Best wishes.
I thought the show was filmed in Los Angeles???
This show will go down in history as one of the best shows ever made,still watch it everynite!!!
opie the bird man..the most heart wrenching episode.....god i love my youth...thank you andy and your entire cast for all the memories.
I went through Mount Airy about a year and a half ago and I wish I had more time to stop and see different things there, but I was happy just to be on the Andy Griffith Blvd on my way to Raleigh.
RIP Betty Lynn who died at 95 today 10/17/21. What a great show!! Now only Opie is still alive from the original cast. (Elinor Donohue is still alive, but she was only on the show for one year).
My Family would watch Andy every night at supper time. He was like a 2nd Dad to all of us he taught us so much. Craziest thing happened the day my real Dad passed, so Did Andy our adopted Dad. It was a day that we will never forget. Was very lucky to have been able to absorb the wisdom of 2 Great Men. Thanks much for sharing and keeping His memory Alive EYL
Chris from Chicago ❤
I just recently went and it was awesome! I’m probably one of the youngest mega fan I’m 13 and I’ve seen most of his movies and listened to most songs as well as seen every episode of the show at least 4 times each but most more than that! Such a wholesome show!
This is one of my mom’s favorites! This and the ‘Golden Girls’!
I once shook the hand of a man who met Andy Griffith!
AWESOME!
me and dad stopped at the door of floyds and the barber look at our bald heads and said boys i cant help ya and walked off. dude is funny.
Fan of the show visited mt airy july 2015 want to go back would recommend it to anyone also visit couzin garys restraunt in pilot mountain best buffet best food you will ever eat!
He was great as Andy Griffith but I really love him in a face in the crowd it showed just how good of an actor he really was
Thelma lou is as beautiful as she was on the show.
I was thinking the same thing, William, true beauty comes from within and shines from her gorgeous brown eyes........
Tina Louise, Dawn Wells, Barbara Eden, Elizabeth Montgomery ... and Betty Lynn.
@Upson Pratt Wow, thanks!
Nancy Bullis I was in love with her as a boy haha! I loved her Brown eyes and how she would look at Barney. As far as I know she never married and no children.
Yeah. I think she's neat
The Andy Griffith Show was always one of my favorites. It still makes me laugh.
It's wonderful that the character of Emmett Forrest was actually named after Andy's childhood friend.
Luv that show, still watch it!, 💖
Betty Lynn is wonderful.
What an idiot Barney was for taking so long to marry her. Juanita from the diner? Blah!
My father in-law is a Mount Airy native so we didn't spend must time there. We spent 2 days in Pilot Mountain. There was a event happening. Such kind a graces people there. Tons of Barney memorabilia, lots of food. Still the best Chow Chow I even had. Only disappointed that we didn't go to the drive-in that was still open at the time.
I love the man and the show.
The Andy Griffith show was such a heartwarming show depicting early American life in s small southern town. We could really use those days now
" early American Life " come on I was a kid when those shows are the first time I'm 64 now and that's not too old early American life would be like the 16 hundreds and the Jamestown settlers
Larry Tate Sorry Larry Dont be so negative. I just meant it was a more innocent simpler time that I wish we could go back to. I’m 64 also. 😉😂
I Loved and STILL DO The Andy Griffith Show. My #1 Show of ALL TIME. I grew up with them as I was born in "58 and have been by Andys Manteo Estate several time, never going to the house though, but I knew he lived there. Im still a North Carolinian just like 'Ole Andy and only live about 3 1/2 hours from Mount Airy. I never dreamed at the time I was so close to where my favorite show was located. Although I know some scenes were shot elsewhere !!!
Andy's co-star Francis "Aunt Bee" Bovier (1902-89) was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City off HWY. 64.
Loved the show. I like it cause they did a lot.of different sets not just in court house.
I still watch it everyday in the morn9ng before work and before bed
Oh what will I give, just to be off work for a day and visit Mount Airy, NC.
I was there several years ago and I had a ball with some friends that took me there as a surprise trip
No town ever captured the imagination of living the simple life, like Mayberry. The real American dream is in Mount Airy.
I lived in Mt. Airy for a short time around 1961-61 as a child. The town wasn't as Mayberry'ed" is it is now, so I have my own memories of it. The Andy Griffith Show was in full swing at the time and I was certainly aware of the connection. I knew Charles Dowell, the owner of "Snappy Lunch" and Mr. Russell Hyatt at what was the model(?) for the Floyd's Barbershop. Our house was on Forest Drive down the hill from Haymore Street where Andy lived. I knew many people who knew Andy very well; he had even attended church where we did at the time, but not at the same time. I talked to Andy's parents, and met Andy briefly when he slipped into town. It was very short meeting--mostly a "Hi Ya", a handshake, and he was gone. I *do* have Andy's autograph in his own hand--something I'm told was hard to get. Rumors were that Andy could be a bit grouchy when approached by fans, but I suppose because I was a "home folks", I was able to get it with no trouble. He was very nice to me, tho, so I don't know about the rumors...………
I've heard that Andy was a bit ambiguous about his hometown, and was not very well treated prior to his becoming famous. I found my own experience to be less than welcoming and we didn't remain in Mt. Airy long. It IS (and was) a pretty mountain town, and, except for the commercialization, remains pretty much as I remember it. I recommend a stop at the Snappy Lunch for one of Mr. Dowell's (dec.) porkchop sandwiches. Due to the tourist trade, it has expanded somewhat; in '61, it only had the narrow area with a few tables and the lunch counter.
Mayberry had nothing to do with Mt Airy. Hiatt the barber had nothing to do with Floyd the barber. There is a video on TH-cam featuring Griffith and he explains there is no connections between the two. My Airy is Griffith’s hometown. That is all
@@firstname2930 moron..he only said that...of course it was after his town
Double J sorry to provide you with facts. When you grow up maybe you can have an adult conversation
rmc rmc how am I a moron when Andy Griffith himself stated that Mt. Airy didn’t have a damn thing to do with Mayberry? The town saw an economic advantage of riding the coat tails of a man born there that left the dump of a town. Do a little research and you can watch the video for yourself where Mr Griffith explained the town is full of shit.
rmc rmc the video is called Andy talks about Mt Airy. I feel sorry for uneducated people like yourself.
It is the greatest show....wish I could live there
Love this Museum
I want to visit this place someday!
me too
We my there last year had a great time too! Watch the show at 4 every day
We visited the museum a few years ago, and it's worth a look if you're in the area. Be sure to go downstairs where there are more Mount Airy displays, including one about Chang and Eng Bunker who lived nearby.
spent a saturday there once, and it totally surprised me how many shops were closed on saturday! what’s up with that?
Brian Capps that’s a shame. I would have been disappointed too.
Such a legend!
I have to visit there before it's too late to meet Thelma Lou.
Ain’t that museum just a short walk from Old Man Kelseys Woods?
The show was never filmed in Mount Airy.
2cool. My wife and I want 2 go there one day. She wishes 2 meet Thelma lou
You should go, Mt. Airy is really a neat little town. The main street is full of all kinds of stores and restaurants. Be sure and eat a pork chop sandwich at Snappys, they are awesome and the place is full of pictures from the show.
A great show
Wonder what that pistol was used for. I don't remember it from any episode.
I love this!
Traffic must be backed up for miles in the summer 😂
Our family has been to Mayberry Days twice so far. If you arrive early you can get a fairly good parking spot in a central location. Everything is laid out in a very accommodating way. We had a great time. And the places we chose to eat at certainly did not gouge you like some tourist attractions. A must see for any Andy Griffith fan.
@@michaelp8012 Well Hee Haw! Maybe I will see ya at the next one...I will make sure to get there early!
My 7yo grandson loves the episode where Opie kills the bird with the slingshot, the one where Jubel Foster's barn burns down, and the one where Opie is throwing a fit for an increase in his allowance.
Still open??
Andy Griffith hated Mount Airy. They paid him to come back to dedicate highway 52 to him
russell suiter He was a nasty man
That is why they are called actors. We enjoy the entertainment they give us, but try not to push it too much further than that, or you will be disappointed.
Princess Chewie no he was a man that was sick of seeing people make money off his name.
Made a visit here several years ago. Was disappointed that the barber shop was closed that day. Wonderful visit. Still wondering though where this town was in North Carolina that had no Black people.
Does anyone know if some of the characters in the show were based off of real life characters in Andy’s real life.
Otis the drunk.
Floyd the barber.
Wallys fill’n station.
Gomer Pyle.
Was Barney really the way he was back when Andy was a kid.
Things like that.
Michael Petty Andy Griffith did an interview years back. It is on TH-cam. Mt Airy had nothing to do with the show.
Mount Airy! 💙💙
If anyone ever meets Betty Lynn, ask her this one burning question: WHO PLAYED MR SCHWAMP??!!
Andy Griffith did the lost colony and hosted it on hatteras island
I think the irony of ironies is the apparent fact that, even though Andy Griffith was the anchor of the show, he never really "got it". I guess what I mean is, he never really got it and understood it like us, nor did he really understand us who love the show. If you notice, and all of the things he has said over the years about the show, he never talks like Betty Lynn did in this video. He never expressed the kind of love for the show that we have and like Betty had.
And he never really expressed a heartfelt feeling of love for having done his part in the show like Betty expresses here. Compared to what Betty expresses here, her heartfelt feelings about the show, it's like he just thought of it as a job (a job he did quite well in the first five years) and not something truly special as Betty says.
He never talked about really loving the show, watching the show over and over like Betty and us, and, to my knowledge, he never attended any of the Mayberry functions (like Betty and many others from the show) except the ones that were honoring him specifically.
But, despite all this, the show could have never ever been nearly as great as it was without him. I don't believe there is another actor who could have made the show such a success like he did.
My dads mom would take him to Mount Airy to buy clothes when he was a boy back in the 60's
Did you know that it was filmed in Canada? I have watched every single of his shows, and the drama series as well (forgot the name of it?)
I think you're talking about "Matlock". Andy played a southern version of Perry Mason.
@@Farrah300 Yes, that's it! Thank you for letting me know. Don Knotts was my favorite! He was crazy!
@@duffya9416 Don Knotts and Andy Griffith were best friends.
@@Farrah300 Yes, they were. He even played a part in Matlock.
@@duffya9416 I remember him on Matlock as well.
I want to go!!
Good video 2023
I'll always know him as Ben Matlock
The museum has one of Matlock's suits too.
How is it that none of the "locals"
sound like Andy?
just thought I would say this. theres no active barbers on duty at Floyd's barbor shop
RIP Thelma Lou: Way back when she was a real hottie.
My mom makes fun of me for watching this show because it looks boring and it’s a “old man show” but I’ve been watching since I was five
Nice 😊👍🏾
Did Floyd the barber make the sideburns even after he cut them ? 🤔😅
I spent a lifetime loving Andy and was heartbroken when he turned out to be a Hollywood liberal. Apparently his homespun American decency was a charade. I remain very disappointed.
I grew up with the show and watch it today. Andy was a great actor, to bad he was a flaming liberal! and in the end did commercials with Ron Howard for that idiot president we had named oboma! you cant find the add today, they buried it with shame!
There is always someone that will bring politics in, so divisive.
@@DeaShelton, a canned statement by a liberal. Exactly what we have grown to expect.
@@santini1953 You don't know a dam thing about me, and assume far to much. Typical statement by a divisive person trying to stir up trouble and troll. You did know Andy Griffith supported Obama and was a liberal and they had to pull his ads that him and Ron Howard did because of death threats from the far right! Doesn't matter the side you are on and I am not political and don't care, I care about people, and it is apparent you only care about creating problems.
I love him even more now!!❤️❤️
@@DeaShelton death threats from the far right? haha, well you must be proud of antifa who burns looks and pillages! and i know this, Trump will win again moron!
Thelma lou spent a many of friday nights in the back seat of the squad car parked down at myers lake.watchin the moonlight.
I'm surprised someone hasn't stolen one of them salt n peppers. You can't go wrong with the ole salt n pepper.
There all behind glass, can't touch them.
The old salt & pepper 👍
I love white history museums I work at 1 right now it's called the retirement center
Rip Thelma Lou
Hate to burst y'all's bubbles, but the show was never filmed in North Carolina. Filmed entirely on sets and studios and production lots in Hollywood, Los Angeles and Culver City in California. Never made one single show in North Carolina and none of the stock footage is North Carolina. All California.
When I was a kid I used wonder why everyone on the show was white. How come no people of diversity?
Not many, I'll agree, but my fifth grade teacher was an extra on the show in one of the earlier episodes and she was black.
Watch it closer, the episode where earnest t. Bass is trying to join the army, there are 2 black guys in the physical room. There's several episodes with blacks in it, just gotta look.
I'm from MT. Airy NC and trust me it's nothing like they portray it to be. Everybody is on drugs, stealing and they are making money off of Andy's name.
I live in Lucille Ball's home town and what you describe is exactly what it's like here too. Making money off her and nothing but a cesspool of drugs, drug dealers and run down properties.
I watch The Andy Griffith Show on Amazon Prime. No matter which episode, it’s rated violent, drug use, sexual, or any combo of ridiculousness. My husband can’t figure out why this makes me so upset. I’d welcome anyone to look and see and please explain to me why this wholesome show is rated with such things. I don’t get it at all.
Amazon is a terrible organization, they are contributing to the downfall of this country. I would recommend not having any dealings with them.
*Bruce Bruce*
Breh I know that place its not as good as it looks
b&w Illuminati devil tile
TRUMP 2020! TRUMP JR 2024!
Idiot
WTF.....
I bet it smells like old people in there