Was the andy griffith show filmed in a real town

Rare Behind The Scenes Footage
of The Andy Griffith Show!

Watch this amazing rare color 8mm footage shot on the exterior Mayberry sets for The Andy Griffith Show (1960-68).

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Notice how young Ron ‘Opie’ Howard was, seen with his even younger brother Clint.

Keep in mind, this show was still broadcast in black and white when these home movies were made.

Footage includes set-ups out at the lake where the opening theme was filmed and then moves to exteriors of the Taylor home on the backlot in Culver City.

So-called 'Myers Lake' used on The Andy Griffith Show, seen in the opening titles, is actually located in a secluded canyon near Beverly Hills known as the Franklin Canyon Reservoir. 

Since Jim ‘Gomer Pyle’ Nabors is present on set in this 8mm peak behind the cameras, were the opening titles reshot in 1963, in anticipation of the show going to color in 1965?

Don ‘Barney Fife’ Knotts is also on hand, he exited the production (except for yearly guest star appearances) after the 1964-65 season.

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