Two show that Andy Griffith starred in are The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.
Classic television shows were named after the primary star in many cases, mainly to attract viewers who knew the names pretty well. The more viewers the greater the revenue for the show.
Andy Griffith was the star of the Andy Griffith show with the character name Andy Taylor. Other cast members included Ron (Ronny) Howard as Opie Taylor; Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife; Frances Bavier as Beatrice (Aunt "Bea") Taylor; and later Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle.
In a taped interview, Ms. Donahue recalled that she had gone quickly from playing a teen star to the role of an adult pharmacist on the Andy Griffith Show. This put tremendous pressure on her to perform. She chose to leave the show after one season due to this. She very much respected her fellow TAGS performers, such as, Griffith, Don Knotts and Ron Howard.
Opie Taylor was played by the young Ron Howard who went on to star as Richie Cunningham in 'Happy Days'.
Two show that Andy Griffith starred in are The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.
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Classic television shows were named after the primary star in many cases, mainly to attract viewers who knew the names pretty well. The more viewers the greater the revenue for the show.
Andy Griffith was the star of the Andy Griffith show with the character name Andy Taylor. Other cast members included Ron (Ronny) Howard as Opie Taylor; Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife; Frances Bavier as Beatrice (Aunt "Bea") Taylor; and later Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle.
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Ron Howard was a Hollywood veteren even as a young child. After his years on The Andy Griffith Show he went on to star in the long-running series Happy Days.
Oh yeah! Lot's of it. He created the show Matlock, was executive producer, and the star.
In a taped interview, Ms. Donahue recalled that she had gone quickly from playing a teen star to the role of an adult pharmacist on the Andy Griffith Show. This put tremendous pressure on her to perform. She chose to leave the show after one season due to this. She very much respected her fellow TAGS performers, such as, Griffith, Don Knotts and Ron Howard.
The Da Vinci Code was directed by Ron Howard (Opie from The Andy Griffith Show.) .
Opie Taylor was played by the young Ron Howard who went on to star as Richie Cunningham in 'Happy Days'.