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“I am proud of being a Southerner. I wasn't about to let Southerners on my show be stupid or aw-shuckses who just sit on the front porch and spit in the yard. I wasn't about to do that, and I made that very clear from the start. I was kind of the gate-keeper on that stuff.”

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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith, an American actor, is best known for his role in the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show'. Throughout his career, he won numerous awards and left a lasting impression with his performances. more

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