The Andy Griffith Show is an American situation comedy television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1960 to April 1, 1968, with a total of 249 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons--159 in black and white and 90 in color. The series originated partly from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show. The show starred Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, the widowed sheriff of Mayberry, North Carolina, a fictional community of 2,000 people. Other major characters include Andy's cousin, the well-meaning and enthusiastic deputy, Barney Fife; Andy's aunt and housekeeper, Bee Taylor; and Andy's young son, Opie. Eccentric townspeople and, periodically, Andy's girlfriends complete the cast. Regarding the tone of the show, Griffith said that despite a contemporary setting, the show evoked nostalgia, saying in a Today Show interview, "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was, when we were doing it, of a time gone by."
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Sheldon Leonard |
| Starring | Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts (seasons 1-5), Frances Bavier, Howard McNear, Elinor Donahue (season 1), Jim Nabors (seasons 3-4), George Lindsey (seasons 5-8), Aneta Corsaut (seasons 3-8) |
| Narrated by | Colin Male (1960–1964) |
| Theme music composer | Earle Hagen and Herbert W. Spencer |
| Opening theme | "The Fishin' Hole" |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 249 |
| Executive producer(s) | Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas |
| Location(s) | Desilu Culver (1960–1967), Paramount Studios (1967–1968) |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 25–26 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Danny Thomas Enterprises, Mayberry Enterprises, CBS Productions |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | Black-and-white (1960–1965), Color (1965–1968) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Followed by | Mayberry R.F.D. |
| Related shows | The Danny Thomas Show, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. |
About The Andy Griffith Show
Sitcom about a widower Sheriff and his son who come to live with the Sheriff's aunt. The show aired for eight seasons and aired a total of 249 episodes.
Achievement of The Andy Griffith Show
The series won six Emmy Awards during its run. The series spawned a spin-off called Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Andy Griffith Show
North Carolina culture.. Nielsen ratings winners.. Television shows set in North Carolina.. Television shows filmed in Los Angeles.. Single-camera television sitcoms.. Television series about families.
Latest information about The Andy Griffith Show updated on July 28 2021.
