{"product_id":"the-essential-mayberry-behind-the-scenes-of-the-andy-griffith-show-9781958888124","title":"The Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of The Andy Griffith Show","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of The Andy Griffith Show is an encyclopedic behind-the-scenes look for fans of the classic television show. It includes scripts written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart, as well as rewrites by producer and story consultant Aaron Ruben, and material from the annotated show scripts donated by Andy Griffith to UNC Libraries. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 550 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John F Blair Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Andy Griffith Show, a beloved television classic, enjoyed an eight-year reign as one of the top-ten shows in the country from October 1960. Over six decades later, the original 249 episodes remain among the most frequently watched television shows, and the stars, including Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, and Andy Griffith, continue to hold a prominent place in popular culture. Neal Brower, a lifelong superfan and show expert, has dedicated over thirty years to researching and teaching about The Andy Griffith Show. His mission has been to gather the lore surrounding the show, particularly focusing on the writing and production of the scripts. Brower conducted extensive interviews with many of the show's writers, including Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum, Sam Bobrick, and their partners. His findings were compiled in his 2011 book, Mayberry 101.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this second edition of The Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of The Andy Griffith Show, Brower has expanded the content by including scripts written by Jack Elinson and his writing partner Charles Stewart, as well as the rewrites of producer and story consultant Aaron Ruben. Additionally, material from the annotated show scripts donated by Andy Griffith to UNC Libraries has been included. \"Shazam!\" Fans of The Andy Griffith Show will be thrilled to receive a comprehensive and long-awaited glimpse into the creation of this iconic television show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 203 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781958888124\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neal Brower","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44767329222906,"sku":"9781958888124","price":22.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699634262693_book.jpg?v=1699891746","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-essential-mayberry-behind-the-scenes-of-the-andy-griffith-show-9781958888124","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}