“Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show” Book Giveaway
Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Contest
Time for our next contest! I am happy to say that CMH will be giving away FOUR copies of Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show
And, now for the Twitter contest details…
In order to qualify to win a copy of Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show
- Saturday, November 7: One Winner
- Saturday, November 14: One Winner
- Saturday, November 21: One Winner
- Saturday, November 28: One Winner
We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter, the day after each winner is picked at 9PM EST (for example, we will announce the first winner on Sunday November 8 at 9PM EST on Twitter). If you’re also on Facebook and want more chances to win, visit us at Classic Movie Hub on Facebook for additional book giveaways — because, as I mentioned above, we’ll be giving away TWO books there as well!
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ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, November 28 at 9PM EST — BUT remember, the sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win…
1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post
2) Then TWEET (not DM) the following message:
Just entered to win “Andy & Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show” courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @SimonBooks
THE QUESTION:
What is it that you love about The Andy Griffith Show?
About the Book: Andy Griffith and Don Knotts met on Broadway in the 1950s. When Andy went to Hollywood to film a TV pilot about a small-town sheriff, Don called to ask if the sheriff could use a deputy. The comedic synergy between Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife ignited The Andy Griffith Show, elevating a folksy sitcom into a timeless study of human friendship. Andy and Don—fellow Southerners born into poverty and raised among scofflaws, bullies, and drunks—captured the hearts of Americans across the country. Although they ended their Mayberry partnership in 1965, Andy and Don remained best friends for the next half-century. In a terrific review, Publishers Weekly says, “Andy Griffith and Don Knotts are one of the most famous comedy duos in America, and in this tender tribute, de Visé chronicles their relationship… de Visé offers an intimate look at the lives of these two stars, and his access is invaluable to understanding their lifelong friendship. He captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity.” ANDY AND DON is a lively and revealing biography, and the definitive work on the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and two of America’s most enduring stars. The book features extensive unpublished interviews with those closest to both men. De Visé shares a wealth of new information about what really went on behind the scenes, including personal struggles and quarrels.
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Please note that only Continental United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and the territory of Puerto Rico) entrants are eligible.
And — BlogHub members ARE eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States or Canada (as noted above).
See complete contest rules here.
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And if you can’t wait to win the book, you can purchase it on amazon via the below link (click on image):
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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub
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When I watched The Andy Griffith Show as a kid I enjoyed the relationship between Andy and his son, Opie. It seemed so relaxed and open, I thought they were really great together. Thanks.
Andy Griffith reminded me so much of my dad and my great-uncle’s dispositions. Quiet, yet firm…always loving, always there for anyone who needed help. Barney Fife was such a love…maybe not the sharpest tool in the shed, but definitely the most sincere.
I think what makes The Andy Griffith Show so timeless and special is that it’s a show about what we all crave most on a basic human level: love. We see how much, whether family or friend, casual aquaintance or stranger, the people of Mayberry care about one another. Despite quirks, peccadilloes, disagreements, personality clashes, or just downright dumb behavior – you can bet that (said with a big ol’ Andy Griffith grin) “everything’s goan be OK…” Wrap that into characters we truly care about, played by superb actors who really cared, set it in a time reminiscent of the friendly, idyllic 1930s, and turn the pace of living to so slow a setting that it’s almost in reverse — and you have a powerful, wonderful work of filmed art for the ages. Funny, honest, at times contemplative and reflective… driven by the most underrated comedic cast of actors ever assembled – what more can anybody want in a TV program? I love TAGS for all of these reasons.
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What makes the Andy Griffith Show so timeless and special is that it celebrates the very thing we humans crave most: love. Whether family or friend, casual acquaintance or stranger, the people of Mayberry genuinely care for their town, and, more profoundly, for each other. Despite the quirks, peccadilloes, disagreements, personality clashes, or downright dumb behavior – you always know that (said with a big ol’ Andy Griffith grin) “everything was gonna be ok”, and that we’d all eventually end up singin’ a tune on Andy’s front porch. Wrap that optimistic worldview into characters about whom we truly care, played by superb actors who inhabited their roles, set it in a time reminiscent of the friendly, idyllic 1930s, dial down the pace of living to so slow a setting that it’s almost in reverse – and you’ve got powerful, wonderful art on film, where life’s lessons don’t fade a bit with passing generations. Funny, honest, at times contemplative and reflective, driven by the most underrated comedic cast ever assembled. At its core, it’s the power of love that keeps us looking forward to our 30-minute glimpses into the lives of our dear friends in Mayberry. What more could anybody want from a TV show? This is why I love The Andy Griffith Show.
Wonderful answer!!!
There are so many things to love about “The Andy Griffith” show, but I love the idea of a place called Mayberry. It’s a town that was purposely created by the writers to be a entrenched in the past although it was set in the era that the show was created (1960-1968). Just as others have shared, Mayberry epitomizes the love that is shared between the characters. Whether it’s shown by Aunt Bee in her cooking and care for Opie, Andy’s tender fatherly care of Opie and his life-long friendship with Barney Fife, you can feel the warmth through your television screen.
It’s not just the immediate Taylor family and Fife that carry the show, but wonderful supporting characters like the Darlings, Ernest T. Bass, Otis, Gomer, Floyd, Goober, Ellie, Helen, Thelma Lou, Leon, and others.
Whether it’s an episode about Aunt Bee’s terrible Kerosene cucumbers or the poignant episode about “Opie the Birdman” which never fails to put a lump in my throat, the quality of the show’s writing, for the majority of those 8 years, was excellent. The snappy dialogue and chemistry between Andy and Barney show through to this day. Barney’s lines are still eminently quotable–who can forget “Nip it in the bud! Nip it!”
All in all, the show is still fun to watch to this day. I’m grateful that it’s still on in reruns, and enjoy it and feel a sense of “going home” whenever I watch it.
The show reminds email of my childhood because both my parents love the show. This would be an excellent Christmas present for them. Thanks for the opportunity!
I think the Andy Griffith Show is one of the best shows ever made. I like its focus on relationships and warmth, with Andy often going the extra mile to help his fellow citizens out…while never asking for anything in return. The townsfolk and characters were written very likeable and friendly, and you almost felt like you knew them personally. If Mayberry really existed, I’d move there most definitely!
I love the subtle humor that was authentic-probably the best written comedy show ever. The humor came from the development of the characters and was rooted in situations that were universal to many. And it doesn’t hurt that Don Knotts was the best character actor even to this day!
I love the kindness that was evident in every episode, supportive people helping one another in their community. It was always funny too but I really remember that feeling of everyone caring about one another.
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That show is what TV should be! I wish we still had shows like this on TV. It’s a shame TV has changed for the worse! Thats what I love about the AGS
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Aunt Bea!
Compared to sitcoms today, there was so much emphasis on family, unlike Disney and Nickeleodeon, which you would expect to be more family oriented, yet they omit the parents whenever possible or overshadow them to make them minor characters. I think it endures because it represents an ideal that we lost and don’t seem to know how to recapture.