Parents need to know that although this classic '60s comedy series features simplistic storylines and dated humor, it also offers timeless lessons about responsibility, kindness, and the consequences of your behavior. It's a cheerful, squeaky clean -- and very idealized -- example of strong family and community relationships in a small town.
Positive messages:Positive representations of family, particularly single parenthood and father-son relationships. Sends a positive message about the strength of community and has good lessons about being kind and responsible and accepting consequences. Because Andy Taylor is a sheriff, there are references to crime and occasional arrests are made, but it's all very tame. Reflecting its original era, the cast is uniformly white.
Violence & scariness:Sheriff Taylor rarely wears a gun, but Deputy Fife likes pulling out his revolver (which is sometimes visible but never used). Fife carries around a bullet in his pocket.
I think this show is great! Some of the episodes are educational but not many. I like the black and white episodes but not the ones where its in color.
this is a great show! I love it so much! I'm actually watching it right now. There is nothing that would be inappropriate for kids, although some gun shot scenes are rare in some episodes.
I grew up in the late fifties and early sixties, and even though "The Andy Griffith Show" was winding down its run, I have enjoyed (to this day) the reruns. I look forward to the Memorial Day ALL DAY Marathon of classic Andy Griffith Episodes. I appreciate comedic talent, and I believe that great comics are able to utilize humor that is family friendy, and extremely funny. Andy Griffith was one of those shows that exempliphies classic, timeless humor.
The Andy Griffith Show is a classic comedy about Sheriff Andy Taylor and his friends in the friendly town of Mayberry. Andy is a good role model because he always remains calm (but still serious) on the job. Deputy Barney Fife is a funny character (it's a shame he eventually left the show, though). Opie is Andy's faithful son who enjoys fishing with his father during their free time. Aunt Bea is Andy's beloved aunt who lives with them throughout the show. There is not much violence, but Andy and Barney do carry around guns (they're police, though, what else would they use?). There are a few kissing scenes and some lovey-dovey talk, but it's not an issue. I recommend this to anyone, especially fans of the classics.
I just started watching Andy Griffith last year and think it's an OK show. Perfect for kids 7+. But once and awhile, it gets boring, so a young kid might not want to watch it.