Decades before his Oscar-winning career as the director of such films as A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13 and Cinderella Man (not to mention two of my favorites, Cocoon and Splash), Ron Howard‘s creative mind began taking shape playing the only child of a widowed sheriff on The Andy Griffith Show. After Griffith’s passing on July 3, Howard spent his Independence Day holiday reflecting on the happy days he shared in Mayberry with a man he would always treasure. In his own words, Howard shares with TV Guide Magazine what Andy Griffith meant to him:
“Andy’s passing and the outpouring of love and appreciation from fans and the media has caused me to…
Other Links From TVGuide.com
