Don Knotts

[Santa Clarita Len]

I read yesterday that Don was unable to do musicals because of his lack of singing ability. Could we be confusing Don with Jim Nabors?

[Tom Miller]

Thanks for the tip...

Just netflixed "Private Eyes"; the kids loved the Apple Dumpling Gang.

I'm always amazed when I hear the story about the start of the AG show. The original premise was just Andy as small town sheriff -- no Barney. Don Knotts approached Andy and essentially pitched his role. Can you imagine the AG show without him?

Regards,
Tom

[just4funsies]

Jim Nabors was goofy as heck, but a marvelous singing voice that seemed like it belonged on someone else. Don Knotts really could not sing a note. He lamented the fact, because he would love to have done musical theater.

[Tree Farmer]

My favorite Barney quote

Andy and Barney are at a soiree in Mayberry (or was it Mt. Pilot?) and Barney is complaining that the women in attendance are not up to his aesthetic standards.

Barney: "Dogs, Andy, nothing but dogs."

Andy: "Barney!"

Barney: "Come on, Andy. If you flew a quail through this room, every woman in here would point."


It was, and still is, the greatest comedy program in TV history.

[DUD]

Most of Yesterday was spent watching "Barney" on TVLand. Overall it was a great day. Bill