The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show is a classic American sitcom that first aired on CBS between 1960 and 1968. The show is set in the fictional small town of Mayberry, North Carolina, and follows the life of Sheriff Andy Taylor, played by Andy Griffith. Sheriff Taylor is a widowed father to a young son, Opie, and has a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, living with him. The show is known for its warm, homespun humor and memorable characters, including Taylor's inept but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, played by Don Knotts.

The series was a massive success during its eight-season run and was consistently ranked in the top ten of the Nielsen ratings. It has been praised for its nostalgic portrayal of small-town America and has been ranked as one of the best shows in American television history by TV Guide. Despite the show's success, neither Griffith nor the show itself won any awards during its original run. However, co-stars Knotts and Bavier won a combined total of six Emmy Awards for their performances on the show.

The Andy Griffith Show spawned several spin-offs and sequels, including Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Mayberry R.F.D., and the reunion telemovie Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has also led to the release of a wide range of merchandise, including DVDs, clothing, and collectibles. Reruns of the show continue to air on TV Land, and all eight seasons are available for streaming on services such as Netflix. The show's timeless humor and relatable characters have made it a beloved classic that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.

As for the characters played by Bob Denver and Jack Burns, they were part of the cast in the final season of the show. Bob Denver played Dud Wash, a new deputy who replaced Don Knotts' character Barney Fife after he left the show. Jack Burns played Warren Ferguson, a temporary replacement for Denver's character when he was drafted into the army. Both characters brought their own unique brand of humor to the show and were well-received by fans.

Main Cast of The Andy Griffith Show

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Secondary Cast of The Andy Griffith Show

Jason Johnson

Councilman

Dennis Holmes

Tommy

Flip Mark

Leader of the Wildcats

Ignatius Wolfington

George Watkins

Dick Haynes

Colonel Tim

William Keene

Reverend Tucker

Buck Young

Deputy Joe Watson

George Sawaya

Jealous Boyfriend

Virginia Eiler

Ramona Wiley Becktoris

Dick Ryan

Mr. Wilson

Margaret Teele

Agnes Jean Parker

Sara Seegar

Gossip on Telephone , Mrs. Katherine Palmer , Mrs. Buntley

Scott McCartor

Steve Quincy

Frank Warren

Art Crowley, the Grocer

David Alan Bailey

Trey Bowden

Michel Petit

Tommy

Jack Finch

Wilber Finch

Edris March

Frances 'Frankie' Flint

Sheldon Collins

Arnold Bailey

Maxine Semon

Tillie Kincaid

John Reilly

Billy

Rachel Romen

Mary

Hallene Hill

Mrs. Rose Temple

Tom Allen

Reverend Temple - Rose's Nephew

Sally Mansfield

Miss Fenwick , Stella

Jack Shea

Jed Hanson

Justin Smith

John

Ray Lanier

Bus Driver / Sam / Charlie Beasley

Noreen Gammill

Crusader

Tom Jacobs

Townsman (uncredited)

Gilda Oliva

Crusader (uncredited)

Richard Keith

Johnny Paul Jason

Dennis Rush

Howie Pruitt

Sidney Hickox

Cameraman

Rodney Bell

Trucker Edgar J. Masters

Ray Kellogg

Second Truck Driver

Harold Landon

Townsman (as Hal Landon)

Jerry Brutsche

Townsman

Bobby Gilbert

Townsman (uncredited)

Joey Scott

Whitey Porter

Kevin Currie

Junior

Barbara Griffith

Sharon

Renee Aubry

Choir Member

Connie Van

Waitress

Gus Bivona

Clarinet Player

Donald Losby

Steve

Pat Rosson

George "Tex" Foley

Jack Mann

Tracy Crawford

Kelly Flynn

Billy Muggins

Marlene Willis

Lucy Matthews

Juanita Pike

Mayor Pike's Daughter

Pearl S. Cooper

Council Member

Tom Jacobs

Council Member

Ronnie Dapo

Pete , Arnold Winkler

Gail Lucas

Barbara Sue

Yvonne Adrian

Darlene Swanson

Charity Grace

Jennifer Morrison

Tim Stevenson

Billy

Eric White

The Country Boys

Roland White

The Country Boys

Billy Ray Latham

The Country Boys

Leroy Mack

The Country Boys

Rory Stevens

Jimmy

Mary Lansing

Mrs. Lukens , Mrs. Mason , Miss Primrose , Mrs. Mason/Mary/Mrs. Lukens/Mrs. Rodenbach , Dorothy , Miss Roundtree , Crusader , Party Guest , Martha Clark , Mrs. Rodenbach

Colin Male

Peterson (Game Warden) , Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Clarence White

The Country Boys

Mathew McCue

Spectator , Townsman (uncredited) , Townsman , Diner Patron

Joy Ellison

Iris , Mary Scobey , Mary Wiggins , Effie Muggins , Betsy

Herb Ellis

Bobby Fleet

Lee Krieger

Merle Dean , Mort , Motorist

Warren Parker

Mr. Meldrim The Bank President , Harlan Fergus , County Fair Judge 2 , Mr. Meldrim

Elisabeth Talbot-Martin

Margaret Williamson

Alfred Hopson

Skeet Match Referee

Terry Dickinson

Sheldon , Wildcat 2

Brad Olson

John Danby

Alberta Nelson

Nettie Albright , Flora Malherbe

Pat Colby

Jimmy Morgan , Bill Matthews

Mark Rodney

Wildcat 1

Frank Warren

Clint Osgood , Art Crowley

John Graham

Arthur Harrington

Sherman Sanders

Sandy

Rita Kenaston

Malloy's girlfirend

Sally Mills

Newlywed Woman

Pat Coghlan

Fred Stevens

Paul Bakanas

Junior Gordon

Robert Carson

Commissioner Hedges

Roger Til

Waiter in French Restaurant

Harry Swoger

Barbershop Customer

Joe Stannard

Joey

Richard Vath

Jackson's lawyer

Hollis Morrison

Jenkins , Alvin

Ralph Bell

William Upchurch

William Eben Stephens

Phil Sunkel

Ronda Jeter

Ethel , Sharon McCall , Karen Burgess , Sharon Porter

Frank Behrens

Nate Bracey

David A. Bailey

Fred Simpson , Trey Bowden

Joey Scott

Whitey Porter

Thom Carney

Rube Sloane , Burly Peters , Chauffeur

Betsy Hale

Betty Ann

Bill McLean

Mac

James Brewer

Duane

Wally Engelhardt

Sheriff Jackson

Kenneth Butts

Arnie , Bruce

Al Hopson

Farmer

Janet Stewart

Bernice , Lorraine Beasley , Mrs. Jackson , Martha , Beth , Mrs. Ambrose

George Spencer

Frank

John Bangert

Billy Crenshaw

Dennis Bradshaw

Johnny

Joe Di Reda

Harlan

Douglas McCairn

Driver

Maggie Magennis

Violet Rose

Pitt Herbert

Rudy

Jason Johnson

Mr. Bluett , Ben Weaver

Raymond Kark

Lowell

Jim Connell

Darryl

Candice Howard

Martha

Marc London

Bob Saunders

Eva Kryger

Makeup Artist

Burt Taylor

Crewman

Jesse Pearson

Keevy Hazelton

Edgar Hess

Stage Manager

Mary Anne Durkin

Cynthia

Ralph Rose

Clete

Blackie Hunt

Wally

Harry Arnie

Kelly

George Selk

Dr. Bennett

Sue Taylor

Female Driver

Chuck Brummit

Homer

Janie Kelly

Mrs. Garland

Sam Reese

Photographer

Sari Price

Nurse Oakley

Lovyss Bradley

Crusader (uncredited) , Townswoman (uncredited)

Robert Ball

Oldfield

Ruth Thom

Ella , Maggie Peters , Myrtle , Ella Carson

Christine Burke

Harriet

Joanna McNeil

Alice Harper

Johnny Jensen

Tim

Kirk Travis

Joey

Scott Lane

Tommy Parker

Richard Chambers

Henny , Mr. Granger

Peter Madsen

Jenkins , Clerk

Bob Becker

George

Manuel Martín

Violinist

Don Wyndham

Billy Hollander

Patty Regan

Manicurist , Renee

Arthur Hanson

Mr. Smith

Jim Kidwell

Clifford Johnson

Joe Leitch

Wilson Brown

Gary Chase

Jesse Clayton

Monty Margetts

Maid , Mrs. Crane

Ida Mae McKenzie

Aunt Hannah

Mark Brown

Sebastian

Sam Greene

Wes , Prospective Buyer

Richard Poston

Stage Manager

Diane Deininger

Mrs. Briggs

Freddie Roberto

Waiter

Michael Freeman

Hollis

Mary Lou Taylor

Mrs. Barton

Penny Kunard

Mrs. Farley

Buddy Foster

Mike Jones

Diane Quinn

Heather Campbell

Kellie Flanagan

Claudia Campbell

Russell Schulmann

Edgar Watson

Dick Poston

Waiter

Yvonne Schubert

Restaurant Patron

Bruno Della Santina

Papa Vicente

Crew of The Andy Griffith Show