I think the show has so many wonderful memories connected to it for lots of people. When fans come to see me at the Andy Griffith Museum they get so emotional. Some of them cry, lots of them hug me… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
One reason [of Andy Griffith Show popularity] is because of the formula. It had comedy, but it also had tender moments. The other reason is because it was therapeutic. It helped people relax and unwind. — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
I still stay in touch with Elinor Donahue. I've known Elinor since she was 14-years-old. — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
In 1986, when they made the TV movie, Return to Mayberry, Barney and Thelma Lou did get married! — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
On the third Friday of each month, I go to the Andy Griffith Museum. I get to meet hundreds of fans who stand in… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
I love to meet people for lunch at my favorite restaurant, the Loaded Goat. It is named after the Andy Griffith Show episode where… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
Andy [Griffith] and I spoke on the phone not too long before he died. I told him I loved him and he told me… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
They were all wonderful [on Andy Griffith Show], but I enjoyed Andy and Don and Ron the most. Ron played little Opie so well.… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
I love Mayberry! The people here are wonderful! When I'm at the grocery store people come up and hug me. Friends pick me up… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
George Lindsay who played Goober thought Andy Griffith Show limited his career. — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
I was under contract with Walt Disney at the time. I was co-starring in my second season of a show called, Texas John Slaughter.… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
I'd been visiting Mount Airy every year for Mayberry Days. Twice when I was doing personal appearances, one in Alabama and once for Mayberry… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
We actually grew closer as friends years later when we started doing personal appearances together. I stayed in touch with Andy [Griffith] and Don… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
Twenty years after the Andy Griffith Show when Andy did Matlock, he hired me for four episodes. I told him I wanted to develop… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
Once when I was cooking I burned my arm with scalding water. I went to the Emergency Room of the Hospital. When the doctor… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
Don Knotts won five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Series [in Andy Griffith… — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
Don Knotts left [Andy Griffith Show] to pursue a movie career, so once he was gone I left too. — Betty Lynn Copy Share Image
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![“They were all wonderful [on Andy Griffith Show], but I enjoyed Andy and Don and Ron the most. Ron played little Opie so well. He really took acting seriously and worked hard to deliver his lines well. Andy was always fun and liked to tease. Don was nothing like Barney. Don was very quiet, which…” quote by Betty Lynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d8/betty-lynn-28227_acting_they-were-all-wonderful-on-andy-griffith_710697.jpg)
![“We actually grew closer as friends years later when we started doing personal appearances together. I stayed in touch with Andy [Griffith] and Don [Knotts] until they passed away.” quote by Betty Lynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eaf/betty-lynn-28227_appearance_we-actually-grew-closer-as-friends-years_1512544.jpg)
![“Don Knotts won five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Series [in Andy Griffith Show] in 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966 and 1967.” quote by Betty Lynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ab8/betty-lynn-28227_actors_don-knotts-won-five-emmy-awards-for-outs_2083589.jpg)
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