The Andy Griffith Show Book: From Miracle Salve to Kerosene Cucumbers, the Complete Guide to One of Television's Best-Loved Shows

by Ken Beck

Vintage book

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor, Tv

202 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Tim Chavel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book. Ken Beck and Jim Clark write this book as if the characters on the Andy Griffith Show were real live people with real lives. Of course, those of us who love the show feel that they are real. There are biographies of several of the shows main characters, a sort history of the town (Mayberry), lots of fun facts (like all of Barney's nicknames, Barney blarney (how is mispronounces words), Barney's songs, his letters, what he may say when he gets mad at Andy, etc.). There is a section listing all of the cops and robbers (Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs, State Police, Federal Agents, Detectives, Judges, Lawyers, Justices, Attorneys, Prisons, Organizations, Crooks, etc.). mentioned throughout the series. An interesting chapter deals with codes and cases in Mayberry.There are lots of quizzes that many people will not be able to past without a good study of the show. Lots of great pictures!!! A chapter listing the music lyrics from the show, songs like "Mayberry High Alma Mater," "My Hometown," etc. A list of cast credits. Episode Summaries. A Mayberry Town Directory and a Mt. Pilot Directory as well as Yellow Pages for both cities. A List of all the TAGS Rerun Watchers Club. And a top twenty 1983 and 1994 of favorite episodes.

If you are a fan of this show this a must book for you!

[kathy weidner]

Luv it. Brings back the memories of my yesterday down to the food. Feels like mom called you home to eat. All those happy times.

[Penny Dawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm on a roll with reading about one of my favorite shows. This one was more of all the facts about each character, etc. that was ever mentioned, some being contradictory, nothing gossipy about the actors, like the last one. It has inspired me to begin to watch all 20+ episodes to make sure I've seen them all and so far, I have found a couple I didn't remember ever seeing. I'm thinking about joining one of the fan clubs:)

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Andy Griffith Show Fortieth Anniversary Edition by Ken Beck (St. Martin's Griffin 2000) (791.45+/-). Here's a fan book, an insider's look, and an episode guide to the TV show and our favorite small town cast of characters. This is the second-best book about TAGS. My rating: 7/10, finished 12/15/14.

[Jennifer Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is insane how much I love this show. It just proves that good comedy writing is timeless. Has great trivia and episode guides. My youngest son has just discoved this gem a program so I am thankful TV land and their reruns!~

[Rich Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those media-related reference books that makes you really believe in the fictional universe it concerns. There's so much background information and minutia about the residents of Mayberry, you'll come away wishing they were your neighbors.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all the fun facts aand quizzes!

[Sharon Joseph]

I really enjoyed it !!!!