Andy Broke His Hand Because Of Punching A Wall
During production of the show’s second season, Andy Griffith got frustrated and punched a wall. He ended up breaking his hand, which had to be bandaged heavily during filming. The injury was written into the story. In the show, it is said that Sheriff Taylor got hurt while apprehending criminals.
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Helen Crump Was Supposed To Appear Only Once
Helen Crump was given a terrible name because her appearance was supposed to be just a one-off. However, actress Aneta Corsaut gave an amazing performance and ended up developing great rapport with Andy Griffith. This turned Helen Crump into a regular character.