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Where does the sheriff not own a gun and his deputy have to keep his one bullet in his pocket? Of course, everyone knows it is only in the television town of Mayberry. Mayberry was never a real town, but Andy Griffith is a real person.

Where does the sheriff not own a gun and his deputy have to keep his one bullet in his pocket? Of course, everyone knows it is only in the television town of Mayberry. Mayberry was never a real town, but Andy Griffith is a real person.

Now, over forty years since the last episode of the television show was filmed, The Andy Griffith Show still airs several times every day. Mayberry, the fictional town is shown in homes across America and around the world. Still, the warm humor and the simple stories are enjoyed year round.

Andy Griffith played sheriff Andy Taylor. He was the reason the show grew in popularity. Andy was the wise and calm sheriff of Mayberry and Barney Fife was his high strung deputy.

Parts of the classic television show came from Andy's real life. His hometown was Mount Airy, North Carolina. Mount Airy was home to the real Snappy Lunch dinner and the real Floyd's barber shop. These two places and many of the story lines came to Mayberry from that little real town.

In college, Andy Griffith studied music; however, his specialty has always been country humor. Several years before the show began, Andy made his first recording, a monologue entitled "What it Was, Was Football."

Griffith also acted on Broadway. His Broadway play, "No Time for Sargents" was filmed as a movie during the'50s.

After the Andy Griffith Show ended, Andy did try a few more television series, but did not have any more hits until almost twenty years later when he landed the lead role in Matlock in'86. This show allowed him to play a country lawyer who was also able to solve crimes.

In 2006, Andy Griffith left his North Carolina home to travel to Los Angeles in order to say good-by to friend and former co-star Don Knotts. Knotts was battling cancer at the time and in the hospital. Shortly after Andy's visit, Knotts died.

Andy Griffith has won several awards. The Broadway acting he did gave him two Tony nominations. For the television series, Matlock, he won the People's Choice award in'87. He has also been awarded the Metal of Freedom award. Andy Griffith's home state has dedicated a section of a state highway to him.

Andy Griffith has worked hard at his career and been successful in many of the entertainment branches. His biggest success, however, will always be his staring role in The Andy Griffith Show from television. In this show, he not only acted and sang, he also whistled.