"The Andy Griffith Show"
A Behind-the-Scenes Gallery
(and more)

featuring previously-unpublished images from the RetroWeb Archives, as well as numerous publicity stills and other rarities courtesy of long-time collectors Bart Boatwright and Gary Wedemeyer

Recent Updates
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  • November 21, 2009 - added collectible TV magazine covers courtesy Bart Boatwright
  • November 1, 2009 - added on-the-set photographs from "The Manicurist" and "The Darlings Are Coming"
  • October 31, 2009 - gallery launched with on-the-set photographs from "The Guitar Player Returns," "Barney's Replacement" and "The Loaded Goat"




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
James Best, Andy Griffith and episode director Bob Sweeney
James Best, Andy Griffith and episode director Bob Sweeney
Frances Bavier and Elinor Donahue
Frances Bavier and Elinor Donahue
Andy Griffith and James Best
Andy Griffith and James Best
James Best and Andy Griffith
James Best and Andy Griffith
Don Knotts, Andy Griffith and Elinor Donahue
Don Knotts, Andy Griffith and Elinor Donahue



On-the-set photographs taken July 18, 1961 during the filming of
"Barney's Replacement"
(Season 2, Episode 2)
originally aired October 9, 1961
Director Bob Sweeney and crew on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot
Director Bob Sweeney and crew during filming on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot
Andy Griffith and Mark Miller
Andy Griffith and Mark Miller (guest star)
Andy Griffith during a filming break
Andy Griffith reads the latest Variety during a filming break
Don Knotts
Don Knotts
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith in front of the "Mayberry Courthouse" facade on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot



On-the-set photographs taken November 13, 1961 during the filming of
"The Manicurist"
(Season 2, Episode 16)
originally aired January 22, 1962
Don Knotts, Barbara Eden and Andy Griffith
Don Knotts, Barbara Eden (guest star) and Andy Griffith
Howard McNear and Andy Griffith
Howard McNear and Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith, Barbara Eden and Don Knotts
Andy Griffith, Barbara Eden (guest star) and Don Knotts
Andy Griffith and Ronnie Howard
Andy Griffith and Ronnie Howard
the "Mayberry Courthouse" on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot
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.
"40 Acres" shops on main street
the shops to the left of the courthouse (including "Floyd's Barber Shop" at the far right)
"40 Acres" theater facade
the "Grand" theater
"40 Acres" church set
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."
"40 Acres" main street set
The large polygonal set directly across the street from the "Mayberry Courthouse," used in early seasons as the entrance to "Walker's Drug Store."
"40 Acres" house facade used as "Andy Taylor" residence
"Andy Taylor's" residence, used solely for exterior filming. All Andy Griffith interiors were filmed a few miles away at Desilu Cahengua studios.



On-the-set photographs taken December 3, 1962 during the filming of
"The Loaded Goat"
(Season 3, Episode 18)
originally aired January 21, 1963
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts with the "Loaded Goat"
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"
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 with the "Loaded Goat"
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 with the "Loaded Goat"
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts pose for a publicity photo with the "loaded goat."
director Bob Sweeney and Andy Griffith
Director Bob Sweeney (right), Andy Griffith (middle) and others, during filming on Desilu's "40 Acres" backlot
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts with the "Loaded Goat"
Andy Griffith leads the "loaded goat" up the backlot's residential street as Don Knotts mimics playing a harmonica
Andy Griffith during a filming break on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot
Andy Griffith and unidentified members of the filming crew during a break



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
Andy Griffith during a filming break on the Desilu Studios "40 Acres" backlot
Andy Griffith watches the proceedings during filming on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot
Hoke Howell, Maggie Peterson,
Rodney Dillard and Denver Pyle
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)
"The Dillards" (l-r: Dean Webb, Doug Dillard, Mitch Jayne and Rodney Dillard)
The Dillards, Maggie Peterson and Denver Pyle
Guest stars The Dillards, Maggie Peterson and Denver Pyle
Rodney Dillard, Doug Dillard, Denver Pyle and Andy Griffith
Rodney Dillard, Doug Dillard, Denver Pyle and Andy Griffith cross the street in front of the "Mayberry Courthouse" facade
Andy Griffith and director Bob Sweeney
Andy Griffith discusses a scene with episode director Bob Sweeney
Andy Griffith and Maggie Peterson
Andy Griffith with guest star Maggie Peterson



TV Magazine Covers
courtesy Bart Boatwright
(except where noted)
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Sept. 23-29, 1961
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Jan. 13-19, 1962
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Oct. 17-23, 1964
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Oct. 2-8, 1965
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Cleveland Press TV Magazine
Dec. 9-15, 196?
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
New Zealand TV Weekly
March 24, 1969
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago's Sunday American
TV Roundup
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 196?
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
The Sunday Star (DC)
Apr. 28-May 4, 196?
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Nov. 10-16, 1962
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
TV Week (Victoria)
Dec. 1, 1962
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
TV Guide
Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 1961

(from the web)
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
TV Guide
March 21-27, 1964
The Andy Griffith Show TV Magazine Cover
Chicago Tribune TV Week
Jan. 1-7, 1966





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Andy Griffith at 40 Acres
Andy Griffith watches the proceedings during filming on the Desilu "40 Acres" backlot



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