‘Andy Griffith Show’ actor Ron Howard finds out he's a distant cousin of co-star Don Knotts
Ron Howard, who played Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" as a child, said he recently found out that he and former co-star Don Knotts are distant cousins.
Ron Howard reveals shocking revelation about ‘Andy Griffith Show’ co-star Don Knotts
The sitcom, which ran for eight seasons, followed the sheriff of Mayberry, Andy Taylor (Griffith). At five years old, Howard played Opie during the duration of the series from 1960 to 1968. Knotts was known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife — which won him five Emmys.
Ron Howard Reveals “Andy Griffith Show ”Costar Don Knotts Was Actually His Cousin as He Shares Throwback Photo
In 1986, Howard, Griffith and Knotts reunited with many of their The Andy Griffith Show castmates for the TV film Return to Mayberry. In the movie, Opie becomes a father for the first time and Barney runs for sheriff — only to decide it should be Andy’s job once more.
What Made Andy Griffith & Don Knotts the Greatest TV Comedy Duo
TV has so many great examples of brilliant partnerships, but when asked to name who I considered to be the top TV comedy duo of all time, my mind went to a fictional place that still feels so real — Mayberry,
Ron Howard reveals he was related to ‘Andy Griffith Show’ costar Don Knotts
Ron Howard, who found fame as a child star on the hit 1960s series “The Andy Griffith Show,” recently shared a photo on social media that showed him with his costars Andy Griffith and Don Knotts.
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