There Was More to Comedy Legend Don Knotts Than Anyone Ever Knew

Trademark Expression

Knotts was known for playing socially inept, nervous men with low self-esteem. He developed a signature wide-eyed stare which he used to express frustration or shock and used a high-pitched voice.

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The More You Know

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