Memorable Opening Credits
The Andy Griffith Show has many memorable aspects, one of which is it’s opening credits. It features the whistley tune fans know really well, and the long shot that shows Andy and little Opie who are going to fish.
Memorable Opening Credits
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It Wasn’t Opie Who Threw The Rock
At the time, Ron Howard was only 6 years old, so he didn’t really have the strength to throw the rock far enough for it to land into the lake. To get around this, the assistant director made a prop man hide behind a bush and throw the rock. If you look closely, you might notice that after Opie’s throw, there is a really subtle lag before the resulting splash.
It Wasn’t Opie Who Threw The Rock