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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101476747741
ISBN-139781476747743
eBay Product ID (ePID)211848703
Product Key Features
Book TitleAndy and Don : the Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicTelevision / History & Criticism, Television / General, Popular Culture, Entertainment & Performing Arts
GenrePerforming Arts, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDaniel De Visé
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight9.7 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-005877
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsA well-written and heavily sourced book with details that may be new or even surprising to some fans., 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., 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., 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., The true story of Andy Griffith's and Don Knotts's incredible friendship. A penetrating and moving tribute., 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., 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., 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.', 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 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., 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., An engaging, well-researched portrait of what made one of the great comedy duos of the television age tick., 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., 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., 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 Decimal791.45/72
SynopsisA lively and revealing biography of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, this "humorous, informative, and poignant book" celebrates the powerful real-life friendship behind one of America's most iconic television programs and "shows how the magic was created" ( Library Journal ). Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first met on Broadway in the 1950s. When Andy moved to Hollywood to film a TV pilot for a comedy about a small-town sheriff, Don called to ask if Andy's sheriff could use a deputy. The friendship and comedy partnership between Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife ignited The Andy Griffith Show, elevating the folksy television sitcom into a timeless study of human friendship. Together, they created a program with a uniquely small-town dynamic that captured the hearts of Americans across the country who watched these two men rocking on the front porch, meditating about the pleasure of a bottle of pop. But behind this sleepy charm, de Visé's exclusive reporting "captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity" ( Publishers Weekly ), from unspoken rivalries, passionate affairs, unrequited loves, struggles with the temptations of fame, and friendships lost and regained. Although Andy and Don ended their Mayberry partnership in 1965, they remained best friends for the next half-century. Written by Don Knotts's brother-in-law, Andy and Don is "a rewarding dual biography that is also a lively look inside the entertainment industry in the latter half of the twentieth century" ( News & Observer ). Entertaining and provocative, it "captures a golden moment in modern Americana. You'll not only return again to Mayberry, you'll feel as though you've never left" (Tom Shales, Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic)., A lively and revealing biography of Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, this "humorous, informative, and poignant book" celebrates the powerful real-life friendship behind one of America's most iconic television programs and "shows how the magic was created" ( Library Journal ). Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first met on Broadway in the 1950s. When Andy moved to Hollywood to film a TV pilot for a comedy about a small-town sheriff, Don called to ask if Andy's sheriff could use a deputy. The friendship and comedy partnership between Sheriff Andy Taylor and Deputy Barney Fife ignited The Andy Griffith Show, elevating the folksy television sitcom into a timeless study of human friendship. Together, they created a program with a uniquely small-town dynamic that captured the hearts of Americans across the country who watched these two men rocking on the front porch, meditating about the pleasure of a bottle of pop. But behind this sleepy charm, de Vis 's exclusive reporting "captures the complexity of both men and the intimacy of their friendship with extreme detail and sensitivity" ( Publishers Weekly ), from unspoken rivalries, passionate affairs, unrequited loves, struggles with the temptations of fame, and friendships lost and regained. Although Andy and Don ended their Mayberry partnership in 1965, they remained best friends for the next half-century. Written by Don Knotts's brother-in-law, Andy and Don is "a rewarding dual biography that is also a lively look inside the entertainment industry in the latter half of the twentieth century" ( News & Observer ). Entertaining and provocative, it "captures a golden moment in modern Americana. You'll not only return again to Mayberry, you'll feel as though you've never left" (Tom Shales, Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic).
LC Classification NumberPN1992.77.A573D43
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- 28. Jan. 2019
Disappointed
I got this book for my dad, it was recommended by a friend. They both are Andy Griffith Show Fans. My dad never finished reading it. He said it had to many curse words, and also it, to him just took away the good side of the Andy Griffith Show. Sometimes we are better of not knowing what a person was like “off screen”. They led typical Hollywood lives, but it’s just sad because, Andy and Don vs Andy and Barney are 2 different sets of people.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 11. Dez. 2018
A good read
This book was an interesting look at the lives of the main players of "The Andy Griffith Show." I enjoyed it very much!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Okt. 2017
Fascinating background story
I’ve always loved the Andy Griffith show and thoroughly enjoyed reading the story of Andy and Don’s long term friendship, written by Don’s nephew.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Okt. 2020
Good value for the money
Very good book would recommend buying itBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 07. Mai. 2023
Hoping for a good read!
I haven’t had a chance to read it yet but am looking forward to it. The copy I received was in nice shape as well.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Jul. 2025
Great book.
The book will hold you and offer inside information into the lives of legendary actors.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jan. 2023
It is as it says it is
Easy read about two wonderful American icons.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Sep. 2019
Get it!
I Love Anything Andy or mayberryBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
