30. He Departed The Andy Griffith Show Because He Thought It Would Only Survive Five Seasons.
Griffith chose to extend his contract for another three years after five seasons of The Andy Griffith Show. Many people were astonished, particularly Knotts, who had been promised that the series would barely endure a half-decade. Unfortunately for Knotts, he had already signed a five-year contract with Universal Pictures, and he had no choice but to leave the show that had made him famous.
30. He Departed The Andy Griffith Show Because He Thought It Would Only Survive Five Seasons.
31. His Film Roles Were Largely Influenced By The Andy Griffith Show.
Knotts may have left The Andy Griffith Show, but his following film roles were heavily influenced by the show’s approach. His debut film with Universal, 1966’s The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, was based on the show’s 1963 episode “Haunted House.”
31. His Film Roles Were Largely Influenced By The Andy Griffith Show.
