ebooks American Legends: The Life of Johnny Cash by Charles River Editors in History

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*Includes pictures *Includes Griffith's own quotes about his life and career *Includes a bibliography for further reading “What I like is to play a character like me. I don't care for it too much when I have to get away from myself.” – Andy Griffith “I wanted to prove that I could play something else; but there were 249 episodes out there of 'Mayberry;' and it was aired every day. It was hard to escape.” – Andy Griffith A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history’s most influential figures; but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors’ American Legends series; readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America’s most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute; while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. In 1957; little known comedian and actor Andy Griffith won acclaim for his portrayal as a country drifter who uses his powers of persuasion to become a television host in A Face in the Crowd; so it was only fitting that the role helped propel him to become the face of one of America’s most beloved sitcoms. The Andy Griffith Show starred Griffith and a motley crew of eccentric characters; most notably his sidekick Barney Fife (played by Don Knotts); and it managed to be one of the most popular shows in history during its run from 1960-1968; despite having a nostalgic feel that Griffith once described: "Well; though we never said it; and though it was shot in the 1960s; it had a feeling of the 1930s. It was when we were doing it; of a time gone by." The show obviously catapulted its namesake to fame; but it also made stars out of Don Knotts and a young Ron Howard; who went on to become one of Hollywood’s best directors. It also spawned several spin-off shows; a perfect ending for a show that was itself partly a spin-off out of an episode of The Danny Thomas Show Griffith proceeded to appear on television in various roles; both in shows and movies; but his most memorable role was as the eponymous lawyer in Matlock; which was on air for nearly a decade. The series was much like Perry Mason; and with its dramatic courtroom scenes; it helped popularize subsequent shows that banked on courtroom drama. American Legends: The Life of Andy Griffith chronicles the life and career of one of America’s favorite television stars. Along with pictures of important people; places; and events; you will learn about Andy Griffith like never before; in no time at all.