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

The Andy Griffith Show

Don Knotts left “The Andy Griffith Show” after 1965. He signed a multi-picture deal with Universal Studios, believing the show had ended. however, Griffith kept the show running for another few years due to pressure from the network. Knotts later said he regretted leaving the show.

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The More You Know

  • Both volleyball and basketball were invented in Massachusetts.
  • Movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon.
  • In 1966 and 1967, soldiers testing Agent Orange in Canada were told the chemical was completely safe and sprayed it on each other to cool off.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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