What can I say? This show was without question, a 60s sitcom classic. It's at least in the same league as other superb sitcoms of it's era, such as Gilligan's Island, The Beverly Hillbillies, or The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Some say that the earlier episodes of the show, were the very best. These were the episodes that featured Deputy Barney Fife, Earnest T. Bass, Gomer Pyle, Otis the drunk, Floyd the barber, etc. Those characters were wonderfully hilarious, to say the least. I thought that the last few seasons of the show, were also excellent. These were broadcast during the late 60s.
By the time the newer episodes in the late 60s appeared, the characters in the early episodes of the show were long gone. At that time, a new menagerie of supporting cast members joined the show. These new characters were different, but just as funny as the ones on the older episodes. My favorites from the newer episodes, were county clerk Howard Sprague, grease-monkey (and Gomer's cousin) Goober Pyle, and Emmett the appliance dealer. I thought that the later shows, also showed more depth and maturity in the plot-lines, than the earlier shows did.
The chemistry between the cast members, was what made this show so good. Don Knotts as Barney Fife, was a very talented comedian. His high-strung comedic mannerisms, were priceless. Andy Griffith's laid-back character Sheriff Taylor, was a perfect contrast against Barney's jumpy persona. Though the other characters were certainly very entertaining, the scenes between Andy and Barney, were the most enjoyable to watch on this show.
The Andy Griffith show, was among the best of the 60s family sitcoms. It was very-well written, and each episode had a moral lesson to it, without being too preachy. It was always a show of stellar quality, and I highly recommend it.
Some say that the earlier episodes of the show, were the very best. These were the episodes that featured Deputy Barney Fife, Earnest T. Bass, Gomer Pyle, Otis the drunk, Floyd the barber, etc. Those characters were wonderfully hilarious, to say the least. I thought that the last few seasons of the show, were also excellent. These were broadcast during the late 60s.
By the time the newer episodes in the late 60s appeared, the characters in the early episodes of the show were long gone. At that time, a new menagerie of supporting cast members joined the show. These new characters were different, but just as funny as the ones on the older episodes. My favorites from the newer episodes, were county clerk Howard Sprague, grease-monkey (and Gomer's cousin) Goober Pyle, and Emmett the appliance dealer. I thought that the later shows, also showed more depth and maturity in the plot-lines, than the earlier shows did.
The chemistry between the cast members, was what made this show so good. Don Knotts as Barney Fife, was a very talented comedian. His high-strung comedic mannerisms, were priceless. Andy Griffith's laid-back character Sheriff Taylor, was a perfect contrast against Barney's jumpy persona. Though the other characters were certainly very entertaining, the scenes between Andy and Barney, were the most enjoyable to watch on this show.
The Andy Griffith show, was among the best of the 60s family sitcoms. It was very-well written, and each episode had a moral lesson to it, without being too preachy. It was always a show of stellar quality, and I highly recommend it.