For eight seasons of The Andy Griffith Show, fans watched Andy Taylor rear his son, Opie Taylor while keeping the town of Mayberry in order. During the show’s lengthy run, Andy Taylor was a single parent, but little was said about Opie’s mother. As it turned out, her absence was explained during the show’s backdoor pilot.
‘The Andy Griffith Show’ was launched with a backdoor pilot episode on ‘The Danny Thomas Show’
The Andy Griffith Show officially premiered in October 1960, with an episode titled “The New Housekeeper.” The show’s first season was a long one. It contained more than 30 episodes. While “The New Housekeeper” is technically the show’s premiere episode, it wasn’t the first time Andy Taylor was introduced to television audiences.
The Andy Griffith Show officially premiered in October 1960, with an episode titled “The New Housekeeper.” The show’s first season was a long one. It contained more than 30 episodes. While “The New Housekeeper” is technically the show’s premiere episode, it wasn’t the first time Andy Taylor was introduced to television audiences.
The Andy Griffith Show officially premiered in October 1960, with an episode titled “The New Housekeeper.” The show’s first season was a long one. It contained more than 30 episodes. While “The New Housekeeper” is technically the show’s premiere episode, it wasn’t the first time Andy Taylor was introduced to television audiences.
