It is surprising sometimes the things that make you sad. Today it was the death of Andy Griffith. He was America and he died the day before the 4th of July. That's an American Icon! There aren't too many people who would say negative things about Andy Griffith and how seriously would they be taken. Who doesn't like Aunt Bea? Opie could make a comedy actually dramatic. Barney Fife! Andy Griffith and Mayberry were small town even if it was a set, it was small town America.
Andy Griffith was known for Sheriff Taylor but he was so much more. His career started humbly but he ended up on Broadway. Then there were the movies. "A Face in the Crowd" is a masterpiece and if you haven't seen it you are missing out! He is brilliant as a small town guy who turns into a radio and television star. He didn't receive an Oscar but deserved it! Later in life he was Matlock and set millions of older women's heart a flutter. His death is the death of another part of the older and simpler America. The rosy colored American past.
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