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The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Overview
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The show's idealized portrayal of a traditional small-town community, where local wisdom, individual responsibility, and common sense resolve conflicts, subtly aligns with conservative values of tradition and skepticism of external bureaucracy, without being overtly political.
This classic television series features a cast that is primarily traditional, reflecting the demographics and casting norms of its original broadcast era. The narrative consistently presents traditional identities in a neutral or positive manner, without any critical framing or explicit focus on diversity, equity, or inclusion themes.
Secondary
The show portrays Christianity, its practices, and its adherents with respect and sympathy. The narrative consistently aligns with virtues often associated with Christian ethics, presenting them as the moral foundation of the Mayberry community.
The Andy Griffith Show, a classic sitcom from the 1960s, did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Reflecting the television landscape and social norms of its time, the series focused exclusively on heterosexual relationships and traditional family values within its wholesome, small-town setting.
The Andy Griffith Show, a sitcom from the 1960s, does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on traditional small-town life and relationships, consistent with the social and cultural context of its production era, where such topics were not typically addressed in mainstream television.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Andy Griffith Show is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters were created for this show, establishing their original gender on screen. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
The Andy Griffith Show is an original television series that introduced its characters and established their races from its inception. There is no prior source material or historical record for these fictional characters that would allow for a race swap within this specific production.
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