The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show starred Andy Griffith as a widowed sheriff in the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. Andy's life was complicated by an inept but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a young son, Opie. Local ne-er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life ensured ongoing popularity of the series, including the generation of a spin-off.