25+ Facts That Will Turn You Into An Andy Griffith Show Expert

Published on 06/16/2019
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Floyd The Barber’s Retirement

Because of the worsening health of actor Howard McNeal’s, he needed to be written out. In the last episode of season seven, Floyd retired after he earned enough money from the barbershop. He was replaced by Emmett Clark, the fix-it-man played by Paul Hartman. Emmett made the barbershop into a fix-it shop. Shortly after Howard McNeal exited the show, he passed away.

Floyd The Barber’s Retirement

Floyd The Barber’s Retirement

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Star Trek Went To Mayberry

When Star Trek first aired, the show was really underfunded, so they used the set of Mayberry to film many different scenes. Mayberry can be seen in the Star Trek episodes “City on the Edge of Forever” and “Miri.” Actually, you can spot Floyd’s Barber Shop in the scenes where Captain Kirk and Edith Keeler walk together. You can also see the Walkers Drugstore, Mayberry Courthouse, and other major landmarks.

Star Trek Went To Mayberry

Star Trek Went To Mayberry

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