We Bet You Didn’t Know Some of These Things about the Life and Career of Don Knotts

Matlock

Knotts actually had several recurring guest spots on television shows, including Andy Griffith’s “Matlock” series which ran until 1992. On the show Knotts featured as Les Calhoun, the pesky neighbour, and both Griffith and Knotts really loved having another chance to work together again, with both of them saying what a pleasure it made coming to work every day. Their connection really came through to audiences as well, it was such a pleasure to watch! The two of them just had an on-screen charisma which was unsurpassed, allowing viewers to really relax and enjoy them enjoying themselves.

The Andy Griffith Show Reunion

In 1986, “The Andy Griffith Show” did a reunion show and Knotts appeared as the much loved Barney Fife again. Many watched the revival show, but it received mixed reviews. Some thought that the time had passed for a revival of the show, while others were just happy to see their much loved characters on the screen together again. To be honest, this is usually the way with revival shows, mixed reviews!