Though Griffith wasn't a producer, "It was his show, it was tailored to his sensibility." He explained: "Andy used to kill jokes if they were too broad. He just kept saying, 'The South is plenty ...

A new bill is proposing making "The Andy Griffith Show" the official television show of North Carolina. Andy Griffith has roots in the Piedmont Triad — he was born in Mount Airy.