The Rock Throw Seen In The Opening Credits Was Fake
During the show’s opening credits, young Opie appears to throw a rock in a lake. However, Ron Howard, who was only six years old at the time, wasn’t strong enough to do that. Instead, a production assistant hiding behind a bush threw the rock into the lake. Sneaky!
The Rock Throw Seen In The Opening Credits Was Fake
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The Show Was In First Place When It Ended
The Andy Griffith Show ended its long and prestigious run in 1968 at the top of the ratings. Only two other shows have been able to go out on top — I Love Lucy and Seinfeld.
The Show Was In First Place When It Ended