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The series finale aired on April 1, 1968, ending the show's award-winning, viewer-captivating eight-year run. In it, Sam Jones, played by Ken Berry, sponsors Mario, his Army buddy, to come from Italy and help out on the farm. Mario brings his father, Bruno, and outgoing sister, Sophia along without asking Sam first.
Andy Griffith was married three times. First to Barbara Edwards [who can be seen in one episode of The Andy Griffith Show], then Solica Cassuto, and finally Cindy Knight. Andy with Barbara, has two children a daughter Dixie and a son Sam. I've met Dixie but Sam has long ago passed away.
Don Knotts. Don Knotts played Barney Fife for five seasons of The Andy Griffith Show. The classic reason given for his departure always has to do with Knotts seeking a career in the movies. He'd have to leave Mayberry for Hollywood, and so his time on the show came to an end.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(nLXFZo2mMvWswPAPjuDqqAU__28,
Ken Berry. In the last episodes of the eighth season, as Griffith was preparing to leave, the character Sam Jones, played by Ken Berry, was introduced as the new star and the series was retitled Mayberry R.F.D. Most of the cast members continued their original roles, with Bavier becoming Sam's housekeeper.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(nLXFZo2mMvWswPAPjuDqqAU__32,
Andy Griffith and Frances Bavier did not get along during the series. According to Griffith and Howard Morris, Bavier was extremely sensitive, and resented her role of Aunt Bee. In 1972 Griffith and Ron Howard paid her a visit at her home in Siler City, NC, but she turned them away.
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