The Spin-off
They called the final episode “Mayberry R.F.D.,” which was broadcast on September 23, 1968. It establishes the premise of the spin-off show with the same name. The spin-off aired from 1968 until 1971.
The Spin-off
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Don Knotts Didn’t Have A Contract
The character of Barney Fife could have lasted only one episode since Don Knotts was one of the many actors that showed up during the first day of shooting without a concrete offer of employment.
Don Knotts Didn’t Have A Contract