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  1. Supercomputer Watson Goes to College

    Wed, 30 Jan 2013

    in 1977. The Oscars are on Feb. 24. Gomer Pyle Gets Married Jim Nabors, the actor who played Gomer Pyle in "The Andy Griffith Show," revealed today that at the age of 82 he has married his longtime partner, Stan Cadwallader. The two have

  2. Director Ron Howard posts camera, iPhone photos on Twitter

    Sun, 9 Sep 2012

    Film director (A Beautiful Mind) and former child actor Ron Howard (The Andy Griffith Show) has a new part-time career: online shutterbug. The two-time Oscar winner posts his iPhone and point-and-shoot photos

  3. Director Ron Howard relishes role as camera buff

    Sun, 9 Sep 2012

    Film director (A Beautiful Mind) and former child actor Ron Howard (The Andy Griffith Show) has a new part-time career: online shutterbug. The two-time Oscar winner posts his iPhone and point-and-shoot photos

  4. Jerry Seinfeld's Secret Andy Griffith Tributes

    Wed, 4 Jul 2012

    revealed a secret tribute to the late Andy Griffith in his scripts. (NBC/The Kobol tribute" to the late TV star Andy Griffith . Seinfeld announced on Twitter whose 1960s hit series the " Andy Griffith Show" featured the signature

  5. Andy Griffith Dead: Actor Buried Hours Later

    Wed, 4 Jul 2012

    Legendary actor and comedian Andy Griffith was laid to rest quickly, buried millions of TV viewers on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died In 1960, Griffith landed "The Andy Griffith Show" on CBS. He played Sheriff

  6. The Wrong Fracking Button, Romney On Vacay, Chris Christie On 'Daddy State,' Walsh Says Iraq Vet Not True Hero

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    abcn.ws/P7ybmB (Amy Bingham) Andy Griffith and Politics: Actor Helped Democrats - Television icon Andy Griffith , the star of the popular "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died this morning

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  1. Obama on Andy Griffith : ‘A performer of extraordinary talent'

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    and First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to the late Andy Griffith on Tuesday, hailing the television icon as "a performer Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Andy Griffith this morning," Obama said in a statement released

  2. Andy Griffith and Politics: Actor Helped Democrats

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    Wollenberg/UPI/Newscom Television icon Andy Griffith , the star of the popular "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died this morning video that reenacted a scene from "The Andy Griffith Show." "Well Opie, people are funny

  3. Andy Griffith Dies at 86

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    Andy Griffith , the legendary entertainer who became name to millions of TV viewers on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died today politics. In 1960, Griffith landed "The Andy Griffith Show" on CBS, in which he played Sheriff

  4. Andy Griffith Rushed to Hospital

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    Andy Griffith was taken to the hospital this morning after EMS responded to a call not confirmed his condition. Griffith, 86, is best known for "The Andy Griffith Show" on CBS, in which he played Sheriff Andy Taylor, a widower and

  5. Best in TV: Our Experts

    Fri, 29 Jun 2012

    Slayer James L. Brooks The Simpsons, Taxi, Lou Grant, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Phyllis, Rhoda, Room 222, The Andy Griffith Show Mark Burnett Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Shark Tank, The Voice Cindy

  6. George Lindsey Dies: 'Andy Griffith Show's' Goober Gone

    Sun, 6 May 2012

    station mechanic Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" died early today following usually about something funny," Andy Griffith said in a statement posted on Broadway. Lindsey starred on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1964 to 1968 and its

  7. Herman Cain’s New Accuser, Barney Frank Will Retire, Brownback Apologizes to Teen Tweeter, and A History of Newt; The PM Note

    Mon, 28 Nov 2011

    Pawlenty referred to President Obama as the “Barney Fife of Presidents,” referencing the fictional character on the Andy Griffith Show. On the program, Fife was known for overreacting. http://abcn.ws/ttoKfL Dems Plan for Payroll

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  1. Andy Griffith Dead at 86

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    to mayberry where for eight years beginning in 1960. Andy Griffith starred as sheriff Andy Taylor opens law. You know wonderfully funny. Hollywood took note and gave the Andy Griffith Show when he went off the air it was being number one

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    TV viewers back to mayberry where for eight years beginning in 1960. Andy Griffith starred as sheriff Andy Taylor opens law. You know that that you've been -- the golden rule. Do onto others as you
    -- and was wonderfully funny. Hollywood took note and gave -- the Andy Griffith Show when he went off the air it was being number one rated program. Twenty years later -- make a comeback as
  2. Andy Griffith Dead: Remembering the TV Legend

    Wed, 4 Jul 2012

    moment. For all of us remember Andy Griffith but legend we yesterday at the Rock called him the original beat Andy Griffith a legendary career forged from that hip urban nights do today. Andy Griffith was its most appealing embodiment

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    And now let's take a moment. For all of us remember Andy Griffith but legend we -- yesterday at the age of 86. To sit there in this internship for half a century. He entertained
    for generations of fans Chris Rock called him the original -- beat Andy Griffith a legendary career forged from a mythical place. Somewhere wandering -- around -- barriers. -- -- -- At a time in the sixties when small town America and its amiable eccentrics held the same sway over sitcoms that hip urban nights do today. Andy Griffith was its most appealing embodiment serving up folksy wisdom. Chicago tiger on -- -- luckily it. And plenty of awe shucks smiles. At you tail and -- As may -- sheriff -- Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show. That -- sheriff and I got my beauty -- its last original episode aired 44 years ago. It it would become an enduring TV classic. Making Griffith himself. Thank god I'm a country boy icon to millions. Doing all along. On Tuesday as news of Pickett's death begin distressed Fred Hayes who featured that the news video from Clayton on a woman. Took to Twitter in tribute tweeting. Andy Griffith entertain the world. He improved our lives and I was so proud to work with him and so did the actor and
    Matlock. Dragged the body to the middle of the room at the Andy Griffith Show -- his signature. TV shows come and go but there's only one Andy Griffith . -- 2005. George W. Bush presented him with the presidential medal of freedom. Use family Laurie editor -- about a little town
  3. Andy Griffith's White House Visit: 2005

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    defense. The Dali Lama. And the sheriff of mayberry. Andy Griffith first came the people's attention with his gift for Grammy Award for You'll always be remembered for the Andy Griffith Show and Matlock. It is also given powerful dramatic

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    state secretary of defense. The Dali Lama. And the sheriff of mayberry. Andy Griffith first came -- the people's attention with his gift for storytelling. In his own life is a mighty fine story by itself. He started out I schoolteacher and in his amazing career is gained fame as an actor. And received a Grammy Award for -- -- You'll always be remembered for the Andy Griffith Show and Matlock. It is also given powerful dramatic performances in such movies as -- face in the crowd. Looking back on
  4. Andy Griffith Dead: Mayberry Sheriff Remembered

    Tue, 3 Jul 2012

    treasure lost today we learned Andy Griffith has died all day long so many American households Julian 1960s. Andy Griffith was to have America share small quintessential American town. The Andy Griffith Show debuted in 1960. Young Ronnie

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    An American treasure lost today we learned Andy Griffith has died all day long so many remembering that fictional town of -- that sheriff. -- -- Listen to an American households Julian -- 1960s. -- Andy Griffith was to have America share small fictional town of -- with his wisdom -- week I spoke to since -- and let that quintessential American town. The Andy Griffith Show debuted in 1960. Young Ronnie Howard playing the widowed sheriff's young son open. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
  5. Instant Index: Watson Goes to College; Barbra Streisand at the Oscars

    Wed, 30 Jan 2013

    And we have a big announcement tonight from a familiar face in our past. It's gomer pyle. Shazam! That's "the andy griffith show" and jim nabors. Today, the 82-year-old has announced he has married his long-time partner. They have

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    a familiar face in our past. It's gomer pyle. Shazam! That's "the andy griffith show" and jim nabors. Today, the 82-year-old has announced he has married his long-time partner. They have been together for 38 years.
  6. A Cheese Mount Rushmore

    Wed, 4 Jul 2012

    I used to watch and you beat Andy Griffith show you Dana a little below what as sheriff Andy Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show. ABC's brandy hit have eight years beginning in 1960. Andy Griffith starred as sheriff Andy Taylor

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    those charming Everyman kind. I used to watch and you -- beat Andy Griffith show you Dana -- a little below what it's worth it yeah. But first on this fourth of July do you really
    was best known for his role as sheriff Andy Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show. ABC's brandy hit have a look back at his life. To this day that whistle calls TV viewers back to mayberry where for eight years beginning in 1960. Andy Griffith starred as sheriff Andy Taylor opens -- You know that that you've been -- the golden rule. Do onto others as you
    heard it is funny as Hollywood took note and gave him the Andy Griffith Show. When he went off the air it was being number one rated program. Twenty years later they could make a comeback
  7. Who's the Greatest TV Dad of All Time?

    Tue, 18 Sep 2012

    Tom's timing in that scene was so impeccable. Hope the door's open. Reporter: Your number two favorite tv dad, andy griffith . At the heart of the series, the raising of his son. Killed that bird, didn't you? Reporter: Opie taylor

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    impeccable. Hope the door's open. Reporter: Your number two favorite tv dad, andy griffith . At the heart of the series, the raising of his son. Killed that bird, didn't you? Reporter: Opie taylor, played by, guess
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Photos

  1. Andy Griffith Dead at 86
  2. PHOTO: U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with actor Andy Griffith after Bush awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 9, ...
  3. VIDEO: VIDEO: Andy Griffith is dead at age 86.
  4. VIDEO: President Bush honors Andy Griffith with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  1. PHOTO: Andy Griffith is seen in this undated file photo, circa 1970.
  2. PHOTO: American actors Andy Griffith, George Lindsey, and Howard McNear (1905 - 1969) sit outside a barber shop in a still from the television series, 'The Andy Griffith Show,' circa 1966.

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