Andy Griffith

[WestEndAngler]

We lost a great American TV icon.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/03/andy-griffith-dead_n_1645969.html

[Curmudgeon]

He was a good actor and a wonderful guy. I'll never forget the first time I ever heard "What it was, was football".

[FLAPPER]

I just saw that.R.I.P. Mr.Griffith

[Gulfcoast13]

Wow, grew up watching the man with my grandparents. Gonna be missed for sure. Rest In Peace sir.

[Ibtsoom]

86 Years! He lived a long happy life and brought joy to counless people. RIP Mr. Griffith and thanks for all of the laughs!

[Oleander Kayaker]

We still record the shows on the DVR. He and his legacy will be remembered for countless more years. RIP

[The Fisherman]

YES he made A Lot of people LAUGH He did his good deed! THNX ANDY

[Curmudgeon]

Okay , I knew the first verse , but never heard the rest . Thanks Andy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=6PVUit1-0Ck

Thanks Paul. I never heard the lyrics before.

[SCHU]

X2 and been a long time since I've heard "football" .

[cutbaits]

His football story is still the best from 1950

[Oleander Kayaker]

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will remember the life and career of actor Andy Griffith on Wednesday, July 18.
TCM’s four-film memorial tribute (CDT):

7 p.m. – A Face in the Crowd (1957) – with Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau and Lee Remick. Directed by Elia Kazan.
9:15 p.m. – No Time for Sergeants (1958) – with Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton and Don Knotts. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
11:30 p.m. – Hearts of the West (1975) – with Jeff Bridges, Donald Pleasance, Blythe Danner, Alan Arkin, Richard B. Shull, Herb Edelman, Alex Rocco and Marie Windsor. Directed by Howard Zieff.
1:15 a.m. – Onionhead (1958) – with Felicia Farr, Walter Matthau, Erin O'Brien, Joe Mantell, Ray Danton, James Gregory and Joey Bishop. Directed by Norman Taurog.