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Oh No! Andy Griffith has left us

by MissTerraK
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My heart dropped when I heard this.

America's sheriff Andy Griffith dead at 86

God speed my beloved Andy, may you rest in peace.

Terra
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    That's too bad...Here's a couple of my favorite Andy Griffith memories (other than Mayberry or Matlock).




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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    I'm guessing their whistling this in Heaven right about now:

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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    Andy was good people. May he rest in peace.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

      Andy was good people. May he rest inn peace.
      Finally something we can agree on.

      All the good ones are leaving us and I don't think the rising generation even comes close.

      Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Too bad to see him go - funny it would be the day before the 4th of July - he brought about a little homespun Americana into our homes each week - they initially thought The Andy Griffith Show was too 'corny' and downhome for audiences, but Griffith followed his instincts, and proved them wrong - they loved it...

    I think because of his 'homespun' persona, he was under-rated as an actor, and a producer...he did have some acting chops, as in "A Face in The Crowd" (1957) with Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. (Directed by Elia Kazan)

    For some reason Kurt, I was also thinking of the funny Movie "Onionhead" (1958) with Andy Griffith and Walter Matthau...

    Give these two Movies a look sometime...

    Well, I think I got me a 'hankerin' for some Cin-mun-rolls :rolleyes:

    And some Ritz Crackers...

    RIP Andy - I can see you whistlin' off into the sunset now...goin' fishin'
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    • Profile picture of the author Kurt
      Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

      Too bad to see him go - funny it would be the day before the 4th of July - he brought about a little homespun Americana into our homes each week - they initially thought The Andy Griffith Show was too 'corny' and downhome for audiences, but Griffith followed his instincts, and proved them wrong - they loved it...

      I think because of his 'homespun' persona, he was under-rated as an actor, and a producer...he did have some acting chops, as in "A Face in The Crowd" (1957) with Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. (Directed by Elia Kazan)

      For some reason Kurt, I was also thinking of the funny Movie "Onionhead" (1958) with Andy Griffith and Walter Matthau...

      Give these two Movies a look sometime...

      Well, I think I got me a 'hankerin' for some Cin-mun-rolls :rolleyes:

      And some Ritz Crackers...
      1977 Andy Griffith Ritz Cracker Commercial - YouTube

      RIP Andy - I can see you whistlin' off into the sunset now...goin' fishin'
      My fondest memories of Andy are (of course) The Andy Griffith Show and "No Time For Sergeants" as Will Stockdale.

      "No Time" is still one of my favorite movies of all time and to this day I'll do a bad imitation of Andy's "Hello? Hellloooo?" on the phone when I can't hear someone. No one gets the joke but me, and I'm sure they think I'm strange, but I find it funny.

      I also own a 45 of Andy's comedy bit "What it Was Was Football".

      Andy was really the start of the entire "country" sitcom trend of the 60s. Without Andy, I'm not sure we'd have had Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies, Hee Haw, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Loved the Andy Griffith show when I was a kid - but I actually liked the reruns as an adult better.

    We just lost a very good person and entertainer.

    RIP Andy
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  • Profile picture of the author jthomason
    I couldn't really get into the AG show, but he was a pretty stand-up guy, and he's leaving behind a hell of a legacy. Rest in peace.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    One of my favorites ... so long Andy. Thanks for the memories.
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  • Profile picture of the author Green Moon
    I grew up with "The Andy Griffith Show" as one of my earliest TV memories and still enjoy watching reruns after all these years. Thanks, Andy, for all the memories.
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  • Profile picture of the author GT
    Andy was certainly one of the most memorable and beloved characters on TV for many people of that generation. I always enjoyed his characters, no matter what show or movie he performed in. Especially "The Andy Griffith Show" – Everybody who saw it wanted to live in Mayberry!

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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by GT View Post

      Andy was certainly one of the most memorable and beloved characters on TV for many people of that generation. I always enjoyed his characters, no matter what show or movie he performed in. Especially "The Andy Griffith Show" - Everybody who saw it wanted to live in Mayberry!

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      I know, GT.

      One year when I was small, we were discussing where to go on vacation and I suggested Mayberry.

      Terra
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      • Profile picture of the author GT
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        I know, GT.

        One year when I was small, we were discussing where to go on vacation and I suggested Mayberry.

        Terra
        LOL. The whole town just looked so inviting ... and they had so much excitement! Looked like fun.

        As a kid then, and as an adult now, I was never much interested in fishing, but any interest I had was only because of the opening scene of the show. Just made you want to grab a fishing rod and head down to the creek!

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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    This is the last work of Andy's I'm aware of...It's really a touching video:

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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    A sad day.

    I used to watch The Andy Griffith Show with my dad. It was a bonding experience for us.

    They don't make 'em like Andy anymore.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Kurt, I really appreciate the share. That is quite touching. Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jacqueline Smith
    Very sad news!

    Andy was a legend.

    Rest in peace knowing you have given such joy to so many.
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  • Profile picture of the author Techstep76
    Some CLOWN on Youtube named 'MrBuddhaCharlie' posted a video yesterday saying that it wasn't "Breaking news" and "who cares that he died" and some other crap. Now I don't know if he's joking around or not, but if he is joking, he's a sick man. Needless to say his channel is now flooded with angry messages, lol.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Techstep76 View Post

      Some CLOWN on Youtube named 'MrBuddhaCharlie' posted a video yesterday saying that it wasn't "Breaking news" and "who cares that he died" and some other crap. Now I don't know if he's joking around or not, but if he is joking, he's a sick man. Needless to say his channel is now flooded with angry messages, lol.
      I don't normally comment on videos but I left one on this guy's video.

      Those of you who know me, know I didn't mince my words.

      What a jackass.
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      • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        I don't normally comment on videos but I left one on this guy's video.

        Those of you who know me, know I didn't mince my words.

        What a jackass.
        Good thing it's only a 45 second rant - jerkowitz didn't even get the name right - he called him Andy "Griffin" ...does this guy have some kind of following? :confused: He's like a Rush Lamebaugh wannabee...
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Rob
    Before there was cable, Broadcast Tv here in the Orlando market ran reruns of Andy, Gomer Pyle, ( Spin Off from AGS) , Matlock and Mayberry, RFD. Watched all of 'em.

    Thanks, Andy.

    God Bless You. Rest in Peace.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    Andy shore did inspire me as a kid sitting around picking with his friends on that ole box guitar everynight after dinner. God Speed Andy!
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    That is a darn shame. I hope that the SENS Foundation is successful in ending aging.
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    • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
      I was saddened by the news. I have a lot of memories of sitting around as a kid watching Andy on TV. Those were special times.
      It's so different now. Everything just is.

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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Note: TCM pays tribute to Andy Griffith with a day of his movies, July 18th 2012 -
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