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Andy Griffith’s bold move to leave Mayberry behind in 1968 backfired spectacularly—he hit a nine-year dry spell, starring in flops and pilots, battling Hollywood’s遗忘. Desperate for work, he took on odd roles, even a miniseries, while starring in the bizarrely charming but canceled Salvage 1. Then came the Return to Mayberry reunion in 1986, which unexpectedly launched his comeback: Matlock, where he played a principled defense attorney and reunited with longtime friend Don Knotts—whom he personally pushed to join, proving their bond was unbreakable.

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