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The Making Of An Iconic TV Friendship

The success of 60's era "The Andy Griffith Show" largely hinged upon the on-screen relationship between Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, who played Sheriff Andy Taylor and his trusty deputy, Barney Fife. Steve Kraske learns about the real-life friendship between the stars of his favorite show.

Guest:

  • Daniel De Visè is the author of Andy & Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show.
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