Don Knotts Received Bullets
Because Andy didn’t trust Barney with a full barrel, Barney was just allowed to carry one bullet in his gun. Apparently, the show’s fans from different parts of the country felt bad for Barney, so Don Knotts received bullets from them.
Don Knotts Received Bullets
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The Reason Behind Opie’s Name
The historical reference of the name Opie is rooted in music. In the ‘30s and ‘40s, there was a famous bandleader named Opie Cates. Andy Griffith and Sheldon Leonard, the show’s producer, were big fans of Opie Cate’s music, so they thought of honoring him.
The Reason Behind Opie’s Name