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Sixty years later, Mayberry is still worth visiting

By Kendall Wingrove
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Sixty years later, Mayberry is still worth visiting

The scene is instantly recognized by millions of television viewers. A man and a boy, fishing poles in hand, make their way down the road. A familiar theme song is whistling in the background.

Thus begins The Andy Griffith Show, a television classic that debuted 60 years ago this month. A ratings hit during its initial run, the program continues to attract audiences who enjoy the folksy comedy and well-written scripts.

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