8. Floyd Had Problems Standing
Howard McNear, who played town barber Floyd Lawson, suffered a devastating, debilitating stroke during the show’s third season. McNear’s future was uncertain because he couldn’t speak or stand properly. As a result, producers devised a unique stool that gave the actor the appearance of standing, allowing him to continue in his role until 1967.
8. Floyd Had Problems Standing
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9. Don Knotts Received Bullets In The Mail
One of the series’ most memorable gags concerned Barney Fife’s inability to correctly handle a rifle. The deputy had to make do with a single bullet instead of a fully-loaded pistol. So Knotts’ admirers would express their gratitude in an unusual way: by sending the actor bullets in the mail.
9. Don Knotts Received Bullets In The Mail
