Close Friends
Don Knotts and the late Andy Griffith were close friends, working together numerous times during both their careers. The two were life-long friends on and off screen, and it was often said that the two hardly ever argued, and if they did it was easily resoved within a few minutes.
The two’s personal relationship surely added so much to their scenes together. Their connection and shared charisma was obvious, reaching viewers at home easily, and drawing them in for more.
Knotts and Ritter
Don Knotts and John Ritter of “Three’s Company” were also longtime friends as well as esteemed colleagues. In 2002, the two also appeared on a cameo together on “8 Simple Rules”, in an episode that paid homage to their earlier television series.
In fact, Don Knotts was the last of the “Three’s Company” cast to work with Ritter. Apparently the two worked well together and had a lot of respect for each other.