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New Bill Could Make ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ The Official TV Show Of North Carolina

by Peace A

Published March 31, 2025

Andy Griffith NC’s official TV show

For over six decades, The Andy Griffith Show has been a television staple, conveying the innocence and simplicity of small-town America in fictional Mayberry. The North Carolina-based sitcom introduced audiences to the wise words of Sheriff Andy Taylor, the comedy of Deputy Barney Fife, and the heart of a wholesome community.

Now, North Carolina lawmakers are proposing to make The Andy Griffith Show the state’s official television program. The legislation cites the good values of the show and the manner in which it resonates deeply within the state, particularly in Mount Airy, where the town itself was the inspiration for Mayberry.

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Why ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ as North Carolina’s official TV show makes sense

Andy Griffith NC’s official TV show
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, (1962-1964), 1960-1968.

The reasoning behind stating The Andy Griffith Show as the official television program of North Carolina is its effect on state heritage and television history. Although set in Los Angeles, the program was in nature and spirit North Carolinian. Other than nostalgia, the show’s legacy is still alive today.

Mount Airy continues to hold on to its Mayberry past, attracting tourists to come see places like Snappy Lunch and Floyd’s Barber Shop. The town hosts annual festivals, and the show’s reruns continue to attract viewers across generations. Only a few other TV shows can claim such a deep and lasting relationship with one state, so this official recognition is only fair.

Andy Griffith NC’s official TV show
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, from left, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, Andy Griffith, 1964 ph: Richard R. Hewett / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection.

A rare moment of bipartisan agreement

In an era of political division, The Andy Griffith Show seems to offer a rare opportunity for unity. The bill to name it North Carolina’s official TV show is expected to pass without major opposition. Given its wholesome themes of kindness, community, and good-natured humor, it’s a choice that resonates across party lines.

Andy Griffith NC’s official TV show
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68.

Whether it’s learning the rules of a citizen’s arrest or enjoying Aunt Bee’s famous pickles, The Andy Griffith Show remains an iconic piece of North Carolina culture. If the bill passes, it will only reinforce what fans have long believed that Mayberry is forever a part of North Carolina’s heart.

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