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The Andy Griffith Show

Widower sheriff Andy Taylor invites his aunt, Bee Taylor, to move in with him to help take care of his son Opie, after his housekeeper leaves to get married. Mayberry is a nice little town, not far from big city Raleigh. Andy and cousin Deputy Barney Fife have various love interests throughout the series. The most endearing thing about this series is the loving relationship between Andy and his son Opie. It's a "feel good" series that's been enjoyed for decades by all ages.

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Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor
Ron Howard
Opie Taylor
Don Knotts
Barney Fife

Season 8 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Opie's First Love

Mon, Sep 11, 196730 mins

Opie's friend Arnold decides to throw a party for all of his friends, one where they will all have dates and dancing and the like. Opie asks Mary Alice Carter to go as his date and is really happy when she says yes. This is a big deal for Opie and Andy buys him a new suit for the occasion. Out of the blue however, Mary Alice informs him that she will not be going to the party with him after all as she is now going with another more popular boy, Fred Simpson. Opie's enthusiasm for the party fades and when Andy hears why, he realizes that if he does nothing to reinforce Opie's self-confidence and self-esteem, it could scar him for life.

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Awards

  • 1961 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor - nominated
  • 1961 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Series - winner
  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor - nominated
  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor - winner

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