"They were often based on real people from Andy Griffith and Don Knotts' lives. They kind of scripted the show out of their memories. With Otis, both Andy and Don had alcoholics in their families.

Generations of fans have continued tuning into The Andy Griffith Show in the 65 ... They are the focus here as we look at 10 of the show's most memorable guest stars, ranging from Buddy Ebsen ...

The Andy Griffith Show harkened ... such as the town drunk Otis who jailed himself when he got inebriated and let himself out when he sobered up. The show also featured Taylor’s son, Opie.

It's also hard to imagine a character like "town drunk" Otis Campbell on ... one of those gillion guest appearances. He never won anything for The Andy Griffith Show, either.

The Andy Griffith Show' For eight seasons CBS ran this classic ... followed by various guest spots, and then his memorable stint as Sheriff Andy Taylor’s adorable son Opie.

“The Andy Griffith Show” has already inspired a pair of statues, a museum, an annual festival, a rerun-watchers club and a souvenir collection so it vast it includes an Otis the Drunk shot glas ...

By Peter Keepnews Maggie Peterson, an actress who in a recurring role on the hit sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show” memorably developed an infatuation with Mr. Griffith’s character, Sheriff ...

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"They were often based on real people from Andy Griffith and Don Knotts' lives. They kind of scripted the show out of their memories. With Otis, both Andy and Don had alcoholics in their families.