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Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)

TV Series ★ 6.2 30 min

Comedy Family

Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.

Bob Ross Creator

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Released
September 23, 1968
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
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Cast

Ken Berry Ken Berry Sam Jones George Lindsey George Lindsey Goober Pyle Jack Dodson Jack Dodson Howard Sprague Paul Hartman Paul Hartman Emmett Clark Arlene Golonka Arlene Golonka Millie Swanson Frances Bavier Frances Bavier Aunt Bee Taylor Alice Ghostley Alice Ghostley Alice Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mayberry R.F.D. about?
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.
Who created Mayberry R.F.D.?
Mayberry R.F.D. was created by Bob Ross.
Who stars in Mayberry R.F.D.?
Mayberry R.F.D. stars Ken Berry, George Lindsey, Jack Dodson, Paul Hartman.
When was Mayberry R.F.D. released?
Mayberry R.F.D. is a 1968 comedy, family series.
Where can I watch Mayberry R.F.D.?
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