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The Andy Griffith Story: An Illustrated Biography by Terry Collins, illustrated by Bill Neville (hardback). Follow Griffith from his boyhood days in North Carolina, through his years in stand-up comedy and his attempts to break into New York City show business, to his triumphs in movies and on TV. The photographs are a feast unto themselves. (Also available in paperback).
(paperback). Here's another excellent "biography" of Mayberry and its denizens. Read the behind-the-scenes facts about the show and its wonderful cast, and pick up some Andy Griffith Show trivia along the way to amaze your friends. Aunt Bee's Delightful Desserts by Ken Beck & Jim Clark (paperback, spiral edition). In between worrying about Andy and Opie, Aunt Bee spent a lot of time in the kitchen making some deliciously good things to eat — including tasty desserts. Included are 250 great recipes, plus dialogue, photos and trivia straight from the Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry
101 : Behind the Scenes of a TV Classic
In this first volume of a projected three-volume series, Brower covers the 79 episodes that were written by writers Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum, and Bill Idelson and their partners. Some of the episodes covered in Mayberry 101 include: "The Pickle Story," "Man in a Hurry," "My Fair Ernest T. Bass," "Opie the Birdman," "Mr. McBevee," "Prisoner of Love," "Rafe Hollister Sings," "Class Reunion," "Opie's Hobo Friend," "A Date for Gomer," and "The Darlings are Coming." Life's Lessons from Mayberry: Homespun Proverbs from America's Favorite Small Town by Len Oszustowicz & John Oszustowicz (hardcover). A bestseller! Readers are falling in love with this book full of the simple wisdom and life's little lessons that were so much a part of The Andy Griffith Show. More than 200 sayings illustrated with dialogue and photos from the show. No book captures the charm of Mayberry better than this one. by Dale Robinson & David Fernandes (hardcover). Encyclopedic! For the fan who absolutely must know everything about the world of Mayberry. |
by George Lindsey with Ken Beck & Jim Clark
(paperback). George Lindsey tells what it was like to play Goober the
mechanic on The Andy Griffith Show. He lets the reader in on a lot of
trivia and behind-the-scenes information that only a cast member would
know. Includes photos and an introduction by Ernest Borgnine.
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