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Andy and Don : The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show by Daniel de Visé (2015, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101476747733
ISBN-139781476747736
eBay Product ID (ePID)210290979
Product Key Features
Book TitleAndy and Don : the Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicTelevision / History & Criticism, Popular Culture, Entertainment & Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDaniel De Visé
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-005877
ReviewsA well-written and heavily sourced book with details that may be new or even surprising to some fans., Andy Griffith and Don Knotts are one of the most famous comedy duos in America, and in this tender tribute, De Visé, Knotts's brother-in-law, chronicles their relationship... De Visé offers an intimate look at the lives of these two stars, and his access is invaluable to understanding their lifelong friendship. He captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity., Andy Griffith and Don Knotts are one of the most famous comedy duos in America, and in this tender tribute, De Visé, Knotts's brother-in-law, chronicles their relationship.... De Visé offers an intimate look at the lives of these two stars, and his access is invaluable to understanding their lifelong friendship. He captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity., The perfect holiday gift for your aunt, uncle, grandma, or hipster niece, this well-written, often eloquent chronicle is just what fans of the show have waited for every fan of The Andy Griffith Show and the great actors and writers who made it come alive will treasure it., The true story of Andy Griffith's and Don Knotts's incredible friendship. A penetrating and moving tribute., Veteran journalist de Vis returns with a plethora of memories about actors Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, who propelled The Andy Griffith Show to enormous popularity in the 1960s.... As the author reminds us, the show about rural Mayberry remains in the popular culture: it's never been off the air, he writes, and Mount Airy, North Carolina, continues to profit from fans' visits and its annual 'Mayberry Days.', This book by a Knotts in-law shows how the magic was created.... The author chronicles their parting of ways, career and marital ups and downs, cast reunions of the old show, and later their reteaming in Griffith's popular series Matlock . De Visé examines the childhood, early careers, and outsize ambitions of both men, explaining why their chemistry made them click. By turns humorous, informative, and poignant., Veteran journalist de Visé returns with a plethora of memories about actors Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, who propelled The Andy Griffith Show to enormous popularity in the 1960s... As the author reminds us, the show about rural Mayberry remains in the popular culture: it's never been off the air, he writes, and Mount Airy, North Carolina, continues to profit from fans' visits and its annual 'Mayberry Days.', This delightful book, written by Knotts' brother-in-law, traces the production of the series and the friendship of its two leads, a friendship that continued long after the actors went in different career directions, right up to Knotts' death in 2006.... A well written, respectful, and informative look at a classic TV show and the two friends who made it great. Delicious comfort food for boomers and, really, anyone with cable., This is the book about The Andy Griffith Show you didn't know you needed. De Visé shows that Griffith and his equally famous sidekick were far more complicated, troubled-and interesting-than their public personae ever let on., This is the book about The Andy Griffith Show you didn't know you needed. De Visé shows that Griffith and his equally famous sidekick were far more complicated, troubled--and interesting--than their public personae ever let on., The perfect holiday gift for your aunt, uncle, grandma, or hipster niece, this well-written, often eloquent chronicle is just what fans of the show have waited for every fan of The Andy Griffith Show - and the great actors and writers who made it come alive - will treasure it., Andy Griffith and Don Knotts are one of the most famous comedy duos in America, and in this tender tribute, De Vis, Knotts's brother-in-law, chronicles their relationship.... De Vis offers an intimate look at the lives of these two stars, and his access is invaluable to understanding their lifelong friendship. He captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity., This is the book about The Andy Griffith Show you didn't know you needed. De Vis shows that Griffith and his equally famous sidekick were far more complicated, troubled-and interesting-than their public personae ever let on., Andy and Don will be a must for any Andy Griffith Show fan and anyone with a taste for showbiz gossip., Well-researched and discerning, Andy and Don shows us Griffith in both darkness and light: a haunted, powerful actor as well as the gentlest of comic straight men., An intimate look into the lives of two thoroughly unique human beings who became not only household names but icons. What a thrill to take a peak down the alleys of Mayberry and beyond., This book by a Knotts in-law shows how the magic was created.... The author chronicles their parting of ways, career and marital ups and downs, cast reunions of the old show, and later their reteaming in Griffith's popular series Matlock . De Vis examines the childhood, early careers, and outsize ambitions of both men, explaining why their chemistry made them click. By turns humorous, informative, and poignant., De Vis, Knotts' brother-in-law, has written a rewarding dual biography that is the definitive story of their friendship.... As a story about a TV show and a creative partnership, Andy and Don satisfies. It's also a lively look inside the entertainment industry in the latter half of the 20th century. But more than anything, it's the story of a beautiful friendship., This book by a Knotts in-law shows how the magic was created... the author chronicles their parting of ways, career and marital ups and downs, cast reunions of the old show, and later their reteaming in Griffith's popular series Matlock . de Visé examines the childhood, early careers, and outsize ambitions of both men, explaining why their chemistry made them click. By turns humorous, informative, and poignant., A lilting labor of love, a book that captures a golden moment in modern Americana. You'll not only return again to Mayberry, you'll feel as though you've never left., This delightful book, written by Knotts' brother-in-law, traces the production of the series and the friendship of its two leads, a friendship that continued long after the actors went in different career directions, right up to Knotts' death in 2006... A well written, respectful, and informative look at a classic TV show and the two friends who made it great. Delicious comfort food for boomers and, really, anyone with cable., This is the story of their friendship, filled with laughter and stories about this classic TV pair. Andy and Don is a must read for any Andy Griffith Show fan., De Visé, Knotts' brother-in-law, has written a rewarding dual biography that is the definitive story of their friendship.... As a story about a TV show and a creative partnership, Andy and Don satisfies. It's also a lively look inside the entertainment industry in the latter half of the 20th century. But more than anything, it's the story of a beautiful friendship., An engaging, well-researched portrait of what made one of the great comedy duos of the television age tick., Veteran journalist de Visé returns with a plethora of memories about actors Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, who propelled The Andy Griffith Show to enormous popularity in the 1960s.... As the author reminds us, the show about rural Mayberry remains in the popular culture: it's never been off the air, he writes, and Mount Airy, North Carolina, continues to profit from fans' visits and its annual 'Mayberry Days.'
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal791.45/72
SynopsisA lively and revealing biography of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, celebrating the powerful real-life friendship behind one of America's most iconic television programs. Andy Griffith and Don Knotts met on Broadway in the 1950s. When Andy went to Hollywood to film a TV pilot about a small-town sheriff, Don called to ask if the sheriff could use a deputy. The comedic synergy between Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife ignited The Andy Griffith Show, elevating a folksy sitcom into a timeless study of human friendship, as potent off the screen as on. Andy and Don--fellow Southerners born into poverty and raised among scofflaws, bullies, and drunks--captured the hearts of Americans across the country as they rocked lazily on the front porch, meditating about the simple pleasure of a bottle of pop. But behind this sleepy, small-town charm, de Visé's exclusive reporting reveals explosions of violent temper, bouts of crippling neurosis, and all-too-human struggles with the temptations of fame. Andy and Don chronicles unspoken rivalries, passionate affairs, unrequited loves, and friendships lost and regained. Although Andy and Don ended their Mayberry partnership in 1965, they remained best friends for the next half-century, with Andy visiting Don at his death bed. Written by Don Knotts's brother-in-law and featuring extensive unpublished interviews with those closest to both men, Andy and Don is the definitive literary work on the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and a provocative and an entertaining read about two of America's most enduring stars., A lively and revealing biography of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, celebrating the powerful real-life friendship behind one of America's most iconic television programs. Andy Griffith and Don Knotts met on Broadway in the 1950s. When Andy went to Hollywood to film a TV pilot about a small-town sheriff, Don called to ask if the sheriff could use a deputy. The comedic synergy between Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife ignited The Andy Griffith Show, elevating a folksy sitcom into a timeless study of human friendship, as potent off the screen as on. Andy and Don--fellow Southerners born into poverty and raised among scofflaws, bullies, and drunks--captured the hearts of Americans across the country as they rocked lazily on the front porch, meditating about the simple pleasure of a bottle of pop. But behind this sleepy, small-town charm, de Vis 's exclusive reporting reveals explosions of violent temper, bouts of crippling neurosis, and all-too-human struggles with the temptations of fame. Andy and Don chronicles unspoken rivalries, passionate affairs, unrequited loves, and friendships lost and regained. Although Andy and Don ended their Mayberry partnership in 1965, they remained best friends for the next half-century, with Andy visiting Don at his death bed. Written by Don Knotts's brother-in-law and featuring extensive unpublished interviews with those closest to both men, Andy and Don is the definitive literary work on the legacy of The Andy Griffith Show and a provocative and an entertaining read about two of America's most enduring stars.
LC Classification NumberPN1992.77.A573D43
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- 22 Jan, 2020
Excellent
This is a great book for anyone who likes The Andy Griffith Show. It gives real insight into the making of the show, plus the early and later years of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts. I was amazed at the depth of their friendship, and it made me a fan all over again. This book is an excellent read! Now about the condition of the book. It came as advertised—like-new, and the price was very reasonable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jan, 2017
Book in excellent condition
This book gave me so much insight into how Andy and Don lives were off the set of the Andy Griffith show. Book was very well written and I couldn't put it down once I started it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jun, 2021
Much more than Andy and Barney!!!
A truly excellent read! If you loved Mayberry and its characters, this book will tell you so much more than you expect about the players, characters, their beginnings and personalities!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Sep, 2018
A must read for Mayberry fans!
In-depth reading about two of the best TV personalities and how they got there. Great book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2021
A Fun Read
A very informative book with many behind the scene stories of Andy, Don and many other cast members.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jul, 2022
Excellent book
This was a good book about two special tv actors the Andy Griffith show definitely wasn't the same after Don Knotts left the showVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Nov, 2020
Mayberrry Friends
Andy & Don in fantastic.....I couldnt put it down.....Great read for fans of these guys.....Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Sep, 2018
Andy and Don
Very fascinating biography. Funny and interesting. I grew up waty’The Andy GriffShow’ and am enjoying this book tremendously.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Mar, 2024
ANDY AND DON are the best partmers
I love the book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Oct, 2021
Good read
Great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
