Andy Griffith Dies at 86: Did You Watch 'Matlock' or 'The Andy Griffith Show'?

by AdriHead Posted 2012/07/03 16:00:00

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Andy Griffith, the lovable actor who played the sheriff in "The Andy Griffith Show" as well as the sassy criminal defense attorney in "Matlock," passed away Tuesday in his North Carolina home. He was 86.
The beloved actor died this morning at home in North Carolina.

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Gahnzo 2012/07/03 17:04:52

Yes

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That was a different time, and a very different country... life was simpler, we weren't baraged 24-7 by incessant advertising, notices, pagers, cellphones, Ipads, etc....back then it was party line phones, play outside till the street lights came on, drink out of the hose, and don't go near that weird guy that lives in that house over on elm street...I feel sorry for kids nowdays a peacefullness that is gone forever.. good luck.. and God Bless Andy! You were a big part of a lot of peoples lives.... you always showed the decent side of you to everyone. Would that we all show a little more "Andy" in all of our lives.
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Tarheel to The Lib... 2012/07/09 18:12:14

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I think the man in a hurry was a business man on his way to Charlotte (which would have been the big city) and that's where I live!

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lady blue 2012/07/03 18:02:39

Yes

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So sad to hear about the passing of Andy Griffith. I didn't watch Matlock but I caught
a few reruns of The Andy Griffith Show through the years.
He was such a sweet man and a fine actor who touched so many lives with his great talent. Rest in Peace Andy. You will be missed.

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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/07/03 17:56:56

Yes

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sure di so did every one else back then

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BigKwell 2012/07/03 17:56:11

Yes

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I'll tell you one thing - a genuine classic in TV is gone... and there won't be any to replace such an actor. Thank you, Andy.

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BlackwinterG36C 2012/07/03 17:55:53

Yes

I did watch Matlock a little in the early 90s.

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CharlesRobinson 2012/07/03 17:51:32

Yes

yup fight after mighty morphin power rangers!

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Lady Winters 2012/07/03 17:47:18

Yes

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yes, my mom and I watched The Andy Griffith Show reruns all the time and my grandmother and I watched Matlock. This is sad news. He lived a long and fruitful life; rest in peace Mr. Griffith.

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BreakingThrough 2012/07/03 17:45:09

Yes

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I think I just cried a little bit on the inside :[

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Diana 2012/07/03 17:42:39

Yes

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I watched all his shows.I loved this gentle man.Rest in Peace Andy.

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Ben 2012/07/03 17:37:28

Yes

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I grew up with Matlock.

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Stacie 2012/07/03 17:33:29

Yes

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They just don't make them like this anymore.

Rest in Peace Andy.

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Ada Whitmire 2012/07/03 17:32:04

Yes

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I used to love those shows, D:

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gocar 2012/07/03 17:32:00

Yes

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Simple entertainment shows for a much more innocent time. An all round nice guy and liberal too.

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Drachen 2012/07/03 17:30:32

Yes

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This man was truly a master of 50's Television. Matlock was a little boring, but he was still a good actor.

R.I.P Andy Griffith

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Bilingual required sucks 2012/07/03 17:29:52

No

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Never watched it but was aware of their existence. Rest in peace.

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MC-CierraMist 2012/07/03 17:28:10

Yes

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i love it! the reruns anyway :)

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Clare Marie 2012/07/03 17:23:21

Yes

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Watched The Andy Griffith Show with my Grandpa. It was just re-runs but still.. He will be missed.

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brunyon 2012/07/03 17:21:35
☆Warthog - PWCM - JLA☆ 2012/07/03 17:21:32

Yes

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Grew up watching the Andy Griffith Show. Loved it. He will be missed.

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Nikki<3 2012/07/03 17:21:07 (edited)

Yes

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I used to watch "The Andy Griffith Show" re-runs with my dad all the time when I was younger. Rest In Peace Andy<3
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John Hall 2012/07/03 17:16:38

Yes

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Both good family shows RIP Andy you will be missed .

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stevmackey 2012/07/03 17:11:29

Yes

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Matlock was my favorite.

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john.keenan.792 2012/07/03 17:07:11

Yes

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i alaways loved the matlock t.v series, it brings back really great childhood memories and i especially loved when matlock did a cameo role in diagnosis murder infact that episode wa on the other day on a re-run cable channel in the u.k called alibi, may he alsways be remembered always rip mr andy griffith my condolencies go to his family and loved ones, johnny from glasgow scotland x

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Marie 2012/07/03 17:04:56

Yes

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Loved Him, and will miss him!

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Gahnzo 2012/07/03 17:04:52

Yes

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That was a different time, and a very different country... life was simpler, we weren't baraged 24-7 by incessant advertising, notices, pagers, cellphones, Ipads, etc....back then it was party line phones, play outside till the street lights came on, drink out of the hose, and don't go near that weird guy that lives in that house over on elm street...I feel sorry for kids nowdays a peacefullness that is gone forever.. good luck.. and God Bless Andy! You were a big part of a lot of peoples lives.... you always showed the decent side of you to everyone. Would that we all show a little more "Andy" in all of our lives.

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Spider20 to Gahnzo 2012/07/03 20:22:00

Exactly.....

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Jerapa to Gahnzo 2012/07/03 20:35:02

Nice comments Gahnzo.

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KeithL 2012/07/03 17:01:16
TimothyBrianFoley 2012/07/03 17:00:56

Yes

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he was worth watching now he is dead he will be remembered

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Keeping It Real 2012/07/03 17:00:17

Yes

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Andy Griffith is still one of my favorite shows!

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Sam DePecan 2012/07/03 16:59:38
PortaPocketGal 2012/07/03 16:58:34

Yes

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i think practically everyone did who was alive back then! he'll be missed. RIP Andy Griffith :(

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ppk007@cfl.rr.com 2012/07/03 16:58:06

Yes

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Yes....this man had great influence in the development and protection of social morals / ethics during the 1960s and 1970s .... much more than many realize..

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Boo 2012/07/03 16:57:16

Yes

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Both. I loved and admired Andy Griffith from the time I knew who he was. The world has lost another truly great individual.

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kyle 2012/07/03 16:51:57

Yes

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Dickens 2012/07/03 16:48:53

Yes

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...I grew up with "The Andy Griffith Show"....but if you want to see Andy Griffith in an absolutely superb movie, see "A Face in the Crowd" with Patricia Neal...

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(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2012/07/03 16:46:26 (edited)

Yes

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RIP Andy Griffith

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Elleryqueen 2012/07/03 16:46:16

Yes

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Still watch Matlock reruns. He and Don Knotts were the best. May he rest in peace.

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genevieve cloquet 2012/07/03 16:42:03

Yes

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Once in a while I'll watch Matlock.

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