![]() ![]() It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The longer synopsis of the film on says: "An arrogant movie star is busted for speeding in a small Southern town and sentenced to attend Mayberry Fest: a weeklong festival celebrating ‘The Andy Griffith Show.’ Immersed in a modern-day Mayberry, he discovers the true meaning of family.” The series starred Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, a widower raising his young son while serving as sheriff in the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Several tribute actors – people who portray the show’s beloved characters at events – were also given parts in the film, including Allan Newsome of Alabama, who portrayed Floyd Lawson, according to an article by Matt Wake on AL.com. Clint also appeared on the show five times as a child. Klinger on “MASH,” and Clint Howard, whose brother Ron Howard played Opie on the original show. Beginning in September 1960, Griffith starred as Sheriff Andy Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show for the CBS television network. ![]() Don Knott’s daughter, Karen Knotts, played herself in the film.Īccording to an article on, other supporters of the film include Jackie Joseph (Rowena on the “Andy Griffith Show”, Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster), Ronnie Schell (Duke Slater on “Gomer Pyle, USMC”, Jamie Farr (Corp. Elsewhere,' and in 1986 he joined much of the rest of the 'Griffith' case for the 'Return to Mayberry' TV special. Dixie Griffith, Andy Griffith’s daughter, was also an executive producer. In the 1980s he landed a recurring role on the medical drama 'St. They relied on crowd sourcing to fund the G-rated family film, which was also directed by Stark Howell. He and his brother Cort Howell – sons of Hoke Howell, who played Dud Wash in the original series – served as executive producers. Rance Howard, and other cast members would have to read him lines to memorize. ![]() The real festival, held annually in Mount Airy, N.C., served as inspiration for Stark Howell to write the script. The community of 10,000 residents is home to the Andy Griffith Museum and the annual 'Mayberry Days. ![]()
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