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‘Matlock’ star reveals Andy Griffith once pinned a famous director against a wall to get a movie role

While fans think of Andy Griffith as the sweet, sunny, and now-iconic Mayberry sheriff, Andy Taylor, on The Andy Griffith Show, the actor has a serious side. Former Matlock costar Linda Purl recently ...
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Andy Griffith Reveals How He Fought a Director to Land His First Film Role in 1957

Andy Griffith has always been known for his lovable and comedic roles on TV, but his Matlock co-star Linda Purl admits he went dark to land his first movie role in 1957. Since The Andy Griffith Show, ...