A Behind-the-Scenes Gallery
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featuring previously-unpublished images from the RetroWeb Archives, as well as numerous publicity stills and other rarities courtesy of long-time collectors Bart Boatwright and Gary Wedemeyer |
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On-the-set photographs taken March 22, 1961 during the filming of
"The Guitar Player Returns" (Season 1, Episode 31) originally aired May 15, 1961 |
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James Best, Andy Griffith and episode director Bob Sweeney |
Frances Bavier and Elinor Donahue |
Andy Griffith and James Best |
James Best and Andy Griffith |
Don Knotts, Andy Griffith and Elinor Donahue |
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On-the-set photographs taken July 18, 1961 during the filming of
"Barney's Replacement" (Season 2, Episode 2) originally aired October 9, 1961 |
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Director Bob Sweeney and crew during filming on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot |
Andy Griffith and Mark Miller (guest star) |
Andy Griffith reads the latest Variety during a filming break |
Don Knotts |
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith in front of the "Mayberry Courthouse" facade on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot |
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On-the-set photographs taken November 13, 1961 during the filming of
"The Manicurist" (Season 2, Episode 16) originally aired January 22, 1962 |
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Don Knotts, Barbara Eden (guest star) and Andy Griffith |
Howard McNear and Andy Griffith |
Andy Griffith, Barbara Eden (guest star) and Don Knotts |
Andy Griffith and Ronnie Howard |
a portrait of the "Mayberry Courthouse" on Desilu's "40 Acres" backlot...one of many "Mayberry" facades constructed many years earlier by RKO Radio Pictures, and which first appeared in films of the 1940's. |
the shops to the left of the courthouse (including "Floyd's Barber Shop" at the far right) |
the "Grand" theater |
the church set which appeared in numerous episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" under a variety of names, and which dated to the 1948 film "The Miracle of the Bells." |
The large polygonal set directly across the street from the "Mayberry Courthouse," used in early seasons as the entrance to "Walker's Drug Store." |
"Andy Taylor's" residence, used solely for exterior filming. All Andy Griffith interiors were filmed a few miles away at Desilu Cahengua studios. |
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On-the-set photographs taken December 3, 1962 during the filming of
"The Loaded Goat" (Season 3, Episode 18) originally aired January 21, 1963 |
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Andy Griffith leads the "loaded goat" away from town as Don Knotts mimics playing a harmonica |
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts with the "loaded goat" on Desilu's "40 Acres" backlot. A remnant of a huge reform school set from the Cecil B. DeMille's 1929 silent film "The Godless Girl" is visible in the background. |
Ronnie Howard assesses the "loaded goat" during a break in filming, while a crewman prepares to feed the goat some lettuce. |
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts pose for a publicity photo with the "loaded goat." |
Director Bob Sweeney (right), Andy Griffith (middle) and others, during filming on Desilu's "40 Acres" backlot |
Andy Griffith leads the "loaded goat" up the backlot's residential street as Don Knotts mimics playing a harmonica |
Andy Griffith and unidentified members of the filming crew during a break |
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On-the-set photographs taken February 4, 1963 during the filming of
"The Darlings Are Coming" (Season 3, Episode 25) originally aired March 18, 1963 |
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Andy Griffith watches the proceedings during filming on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot |
Among the guest stars seen in this photo are, left to right, Hoke Howell, Maggie Peterson, Rodney Dillard and Denver Pyle. |
"The Dillards" (l-r: Dean Webb, Doug Dillard, Mitch Jayne and Rodney Dillard) |
Guest stars The Dillards, Maggie Peterson and Denver Pyle |
Rodney Dillard, Doug Dillard, Denver Pyle and Andy Griffith cross the street in front of the "Mayberry Courthouse" facade |
Andy Griffith discusses a scene with episode director Bob Sweeney |
Andy Griffith with guest star Maggie Peterson |
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TV Magazine Covers courtesy Bart Boatwright (except where noted) |
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Chicago Tribune TV Week Sept. 23-29, 1961 |
Chicago Tribune TV Week Jan. 13-19, 1962 |
Chicago Tribune TV Week Oct. 17-23, 1964 |
Chicago Tribune TV Week Oct. 2-8, 1965 |
Cleveland Press TV Magazine Dec. 9-15, 196? |
New Zealand TV Weekly March 24, 1969 |
Chicago's Sunday American TV Roundup Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 196? |
The Sunday Star (DC) Apr. 28-May 4, 196? |
Chicago Tribune TV Week Nov. 10-16, 1962 |
TV Week (Victoria) Dec. 1, 1962 |
TV Guide Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 1961 (from the web) |
TV Guide March 21-27, 1964 |
Chicago Tribune TV Week Jan. 1-7, 1966 |
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Andy Griffith watches the proceedings during filming on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot
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