DieHardBrownsFan Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Legendary television actor Andy Griffith dead at 86 Published July 03, 2012 FoxNews.com Andy Griffith as "Matlock" Don Knotts and Andy Griffith in "The Andy Griffith Show." Don Knotts and Andy Griffith in "The Andy Griffith Show." Next Slide Previous Slide Legendary television actor Andy Griffith, who made a name for himself with his self-titled comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" and later on the long-running series “Matlock,” has died at the age of 86. Griffith was rushed to a North Carolina hospital by an EMS team after they were called to his Roanoke home Tuesday morning. Judy Panitch, a rep for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to where the actor donated a great deal of time and funds, confirmed the news to Fox411 Tuesday. The details surrounding the cause of his death were not immediately available. Director Ron Howard expressed his condolences at the news via his Twitter page. "His pursuit of excellence and the joy he took in creating served generations & shaped my life I'm forever grateful RIP Andy," he wrote. Griffith first gained prominence in Hollywood after appearing in the Elia Kazan film “A Face in the Crowd.” In 1960, he played the lead character in “The Andy Griffith Show,” where he became a household name and a staple of American television. The show ran until 1968. In 1986, he returned to television with the long-running series, “Matlock.” He was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George Bush. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/03/legendary-television-actor-andy-griffith-dead-at-86-report-says/#ixzz1zZnWRRpI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 That Mayberry show - always loved it. When he appeared in the Brad Paisley video "Waitin on a Woman"... that was priceless. RIP. I think the funniest part of that long running series was Ernest T. Bass's antics, and "Andy" 's reaction to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 That Mayberry show - always loved it. When he appeared in the Brad Paisley video "Waitin on a Woman"... that was priceless. RIP. I think the funniest part of that long running series was Ernest T. Bass's antics, and "Andy" 's reaction to him. I can still see Ernest T throwing rocks, laughing, & jumping up & down. One of the funniest episodes was the Danny Thomas Show that started it all with Danny spending time in Andy's jail while on a trip. It wasn't exactly like Andy's series, but it blazed the trail for his show. BTW, if you haven't seen the old Andy Griffith movie, No Time for Sergeants", it's always good for a laugh. Undoubtedly one of the most beloved entertainers ever, he will be missed. RIP Andy. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Andy Griffith, American Icon. R.I.P. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Andy griffith was a real staple of my childhood. I havent seen him in anything for a long time but ill miss him. Rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosar_For_President Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 RIP. But I will tell you this, he lived on the Outer Banks and was an asshole to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I wonder if he quit supporting ObaMao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 RIP Andy...... BTW goooood cracker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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miktoxic Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 watched that show as a kid. didn't really understand the "Otis the Drunk' character then but have since become him. pretty edgy time for tv then, race wise, as i don't ever remember a black character on that show let alone others at that time...green acres is another. the guy was not the greatest actor and the matlock series was just plain awful. but to anyone who has passed good or bad i wish the best for them in the next life (except maybe hitler, mussulini, stalin, michael jackson etc. etc.). R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 watched that show as a kid. didn't really understand the "Otis the Drunk' character then but have since become him. pretty edgy time for tv then, race wise, as i don't ever remember a black character on that show let alone others at that time...green acres is another. the guy was not the greatest actor and the matlock series was just plain awful. but to anyone who has passed good or bad i wish the best for them in the next life (except maybe hitler, mussulini, stalin, michael jackson etc. etc.). R.I.P. Hitler, mussolini, Stalin, Michael Jackson... ... ... Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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