TV icon Andy Griffith dies at 86

[josephga]

http://news.yahoo.com/actor-andy-griffith-dies-north-carolina-tv-station-143143238.html

[jgoo]

I am very saddened to learn of this. A few weeks ago Goober (George Lindsey) passed as well. I believe the only remaining major cast members left are Ronny Howard and Jim Nabors.

 

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RIP Andy, you brought a lot of joy and laughter to this world.

[josephga]

I didn't know George Lindsey died until you just mentioned it a few this year died with little or not much notice. Don Grady from my 3 sons died last week.

[JT Brooklyn]

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Sad indeed..R.I.P. Mr Griffith

[seeker630]

For a more detailed story...http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/4368450/

 

He have pleasure to millions, and will continue to do so for a long time, I suspect. A pretty good legacy!

 

This is the second loss for my adopted state of North Carolina in recent months; legendary guitar picker Doc Watson also died recently.

 

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[AdamSmith]

For a more detailed story...http://www.wral.com/entertainment/story/4368450/

 

Thanks for the link. Another nice writeup...

 

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/03/2176821/north-carolina-legend-andy-griffith.html

 

(P.S. Note the byline -- Dennis Rogers resurgens! Although the piece has likely been in the can for some time.)

[seeker630]

Thanks for the link. Another nice writeup...

 

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/03/2176821/north-carolina-legend-andy-griffith.html

 

(P.S. Note the byline -- Dennis Rogers resurgens! Although the piece has likely been in the can for some time.)

 

AdamSMith, thanks for sharing - there was a lot I had forgotten (e.g., his show was a spin-off from a Danny Thomas episode). (and it's always a pleasure to read Dennis Rogers! )

[Kippy]

The first Hollywood victim of Obamacare! Perhaps it was the old AARP ads he did years back....

 

Peace,,

 

Kipp

 

P.S. My sympathies to Aunt Bea and Otis!

[best hotel]

.....the whistling theme song is stuck in my head

[Diverdan]

He was one of a kind in an era that is never likely to be repeated... wholesome laughter, and not at the expense of anyone else. RIP you are missed, but will not be forgotten.

[Toulouse]

RIP, Andy.

Thanks for bringing us one of the finest TV shows ever.

PS: Say hello to Barney and Goober.

[Atlantagaguy]

RIP, Andy.

Thanks for bringing us one of the finest TV shows ever.

PS: Say hello to Barney and Goober.

 

I hate to correct you, It's more like "Say hey to Barney and Goober"

[josephga]

I liked him more as Ben Matlock. I've watched those more times than I can count. I also liked his role in the tv movie Murder in Coweta County. A fact based story that happen here in ga in the late 40's He was a mean son of a bitch in that film

[Lohengrin1979]

I used to watch reruns of the Andy Griffith show with my grandmother when she babysat me. Wonderful memories of a happy show and happy times with her. RIP to both.

[jgoo]

TVland Remembers Andy Griffith and is showing "The Andy Griffith Show" all this morning in tribute.