The Andy Griffith Show (DVD) Review
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Mar 1, 2007
Britt Gillette
The Andy Griffith Show (DVD) Review
One of the most beloved shows in television history, The Andy Griffith Show takes its viewers back to a simpler time of small town America, apple pie, and black and white television? The trademark whistling theme song is one of the most recognizable in history, and the duration of the show in syndicated reruns is unrivaled by its peers. The Andy Griffith Show follows the exploits of the small town of Mayberry and its family values, no nonsense sheriff Andy. Widowed, and father to a small boy named Opie, Andy is joined in Mayberry by his sidekick Deputy Barney Fife, his relative and housekeeper Aunt Bee, and a host of other eccentric characters.
But the show stealer is Barney Fife (Don Knotts) who plays the role of a sometimes incompetent, kooky deputy always in over his head. The onscreen dynamic between Griffith and Knotts is truly magical. Both men would go on to heralded careers in show business with Knotts starring in numerous roles, such as Mr. Furley on Three?s Company, and Griffith as the title star of Matlock. And Ron Howard (Opie) would go on to establish himself as one of Hollywood?s most well-known directors?
This first season DVD of The Andy Griffith Show is packed with some of the best episodes in the show?s history. Episodes three and thirty-one feature the talented guitar playing of actor James Best, better known as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane from The Dukes Of Hazzard. Numerous other famous faces turn up throughout season one. In fact, if you look closely enough, you might even see the Maytag repairman?
The Andy Griffith Show DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the series premiere ?The New Housekeeper? in which Andy?s former housekeeper, Rose, gets married, prompting his search for a replacement. But Opie, unhappy with Rose?s departure, doesn?t take too kindly to the new woman in the house, Andy?s Aunt Bee? Other notable episodes include ?The Guitar Player? in which Andy utilizes his powers as sheriff to help a young local guitarist (James Best) realize his dream of playing in a band for a living, and ?Alcohol and Old Lace? in which, while on a quest to shut down local distilleries, Andy and Barney are surprised to uncover a trail that leads them to two aged sisters?
Below is a list of episodes included on The Andy Griffith Show (Season 1) DVD:
Episode 1 (The New Housekeeper): Air Date: 10-03-1960
Episode 2 (The Manhunt): Air Date: 10-10-1960
Episode 3 (The Guitar Player): Air Date: 10-17-1960
Episode 4 (Runaway Kid): Air Date: 11-07-1960
Episode 5 (Opie?s Charity): Air Date: 11-28-1960
Episode 6 (Ellie Comes To Town): Air Date: 10-24-1960
Episode 7 (Irresistible Andy): Air Date: 10-31-1960
Episode 8 (A Feud Is A Feud): Air Date: 12-05-1960
Episode 9 (Andy The Matchmaker): Air Date: 11-14-1960
Episode 10 (Stranger In Town): Air Date: 12-26-1960
Episode 11 (The Christmas Story): Air Date: 12-1960
Episode 12 (Ellie For Council): Air Date: 12-12-1960
Episode 13 (Mayberry Goes Hollywood): Air Date: 01-02-1961
Episode 14 (The Horse Trader): Air Date: 01-09-1961
Episode 15 (Those Gossipin? Men): Air Date: 01-16-1961
Episode 16 (Andy Saves Barney?s Morale): Air Date: 02-20-1961
Episode 17 (Alcohol And Old Lace): Air Date: 01-30-1961
Episode 18 (Andy, The Marriage Counselor): Air Date: 02-10-1961
Episode 19 (Mayberry On Record): Air Date: 02-13-1961
Episode 20 (The Beauty Contest): Air Date: 01-23-1961
Episode 21 (Andy And The Gentleman Crook): Air Date: 02-27-1961
Episode 22 (Cyrano Andy): Air Date: 03-06-1961
Episode 23 (Andy And Opie, Housekeepers): Air Date: 03-13-1961
Episode 24 (The New Doctor): Air Date: 03-27-1961
Episode 25 (Plaque For Mayberry): Air Date: 04-03-1961
Episode 26 (The Inspector): Air Date: 04-10-1961
Episode 27 (Ellie Saves A Female): Air Date: 04-17-1961
Episode 28 (Andy Forecloses): Air Date: 04-24-1961
Episode 29 (Quiet Sam): Air Date: 05-01-1961
Episode 30 (Barney Gets His Man): Air Date: 05-08-1961
Episode 31 (The Guitar Player Returns): Air Date: 05-15-1961
Episode 32 (Bringing Up Opie): Air Date: 05-22-1961
But the show stealer is Barney Fife (Don Knotts) who plays the role of a sometimes incompetent, kooky deputy always in over his head. The onscreen dynamic between Griffith and Knotts is truly magical. Both men would go on to heralded careers in show business with Knotts starring in numerous roles, such as Mr. Furley on Three?s Company, and Griffith as the title star of Matlock. And Ron Howard (Opie) would go on to establish himself as one of Hollywood?s most well-known directors?
This first season DVD of The Andy Griffith Show is packed with some of the best episodes in the show?s history. Episodes three and thirty-one feature the talented guitar playing of actor James Best, better known as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane from The Dukes Of Hazzard. Numerous other famous faces turn up throughout season one. In fact, if you look closely enough, you might even see the Maytag repairman?
The Andy Griffith Show DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the series premiere ?The New Housekeeper? in which Andy?s former housekeeper, Rose, gets married, prompting his search for a replacement. But Opie, unhappy with Rose?s departure, doesn?t take too kindly to the new woman in the house, Andy?s Aunt Bee? Other notable episodes include ?The Guitar Player? in which Andy utilizes his powers as sheriff to help a young local guitarist (James Best) realize his dream of playing in a band for a living, and ?Alcohol and Old Lace? in which, while on a quest to shut down local distilleries, Andy and Barney are surprised to uncover a trail that leads them to two aged sisters?
Below is a list of episodes included on The Andy Griffith Show (Season 1) DVD:
Episode 1 (The New Housekeeper): Air Date: 10-03-1960
Episode 2 (The Manhunt): Air Date: 10-10-1960
Episode 3 (The Guitar Player): Air Date: 10-17-1960
Episode 4 (Runaway Kid): Air Date: 11-07-1960
Episode 5 (Opie?s Charity): Air Date: 11-28-1960
Episode 6 (Ellie Comes To Town): Air Date: 10-24-1960
Episode 7 (Irresistible Andy): Air Date: 10-31-1960
Episode 8 (A Feud Is A Feud): Air Date: 12-05-1960
Episode 9 (Andy The Matchmaker): Air Date: 11-14-1960
Episode 10 (Stranger In Town): Air Date: 12-26-1960
Episode 11 (The Christmas Story): Air Date: 12-1960
Episode 12 (Ellie For Council): Air Date: 12-12-1960
Episode 13 (Mayberry Goes Hollywood): Air Date: 01-02-1961
Episode 14 (The Horse Trader): Air Date: 01-09-1961
Episode 15 (Those Gossipin? Men): Air Date: 01-16-1961
Episode 16 (Andy Saves Barney?s Morale): Air Date: 02-20-1961
Episode 17 (Alcohol And Old Lace): Air Date: 01-30-1961
Episode 18 (Andy, The Marriage Counselor): Air Date: 02-10-1961
Episode 19 (Mayberry On Record): Air Date: 02-13-1961
Episode 20 (The Beauty Contest): Air Date: 01-23-1961
Episode 21 (Andy And The Gentleman Crook): Air Date: 02-27-1961
Episode 22 (Cyrano Andy): Air Date: 03-06-1961
Episode 23 (Andy And Opie, Housekeepers): Air Date: 03-13-1961
Episode 24 (The New Doctor): Air Date: 03-27-1961
Episode 25 (Plaque For Mayberry): Air Date: 04-03-1961
Episode 26 (The Inspector): Air Date: 04-10-1961
Episode 27 (Ellie Saves A Female): Air Date: 04-17-1961
Episode 28 (Andy Forecloses): Air Date: 04-24-1961
Episode 29 (Quiet Sam): Air Date: 05-01-1961
Episode 30 (Barney Gets His Man): Air Date: 05-08-1961
Episode 31 (The Guitar Player Returns): Air Date: 05-15-1961
Episode 32 (Bringing Up Opie): Air Date: 05-22-1961
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