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| Born | July 21, 1924 |
| Hometown | Morgantown, West Virginia, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
| Spouse | Frances Yarborough (m 2002 - 2006) , Loralee Czuchna (m 1974 - 1983) , Kathryn Metz (m 1947 - 1964) |
| Children | Karen Knotts , Thomas Knotts |
| Parents | William Jesse Knotts , Elsie Luzetta Knotts |
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Maggie Peterson, Actress on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ Dies at 81
- Maggie Peterson, the singer and actress known for her recurring role on The Andy Griffith Show as Charlene Darling, the only daughter of a bluegrass-loving mountain family, has died. She was 81. Peterson died Sunday in Colorado, her family announced. They said her health “took a turn for the worse” in the wake of the […]
The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.Morgantown High to honor distinguished grads Friday
- The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.
West Virginia Week in Review - Don Knotts
- The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
MUB awarded cleanup grant for former Dinsmore Tire property
- Times West Virginian, Fairmont
New medical marijuana dispensary now open in Morgantown
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- EntertainmentThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
'He wasn't Barney Fife -- he was my dad'
Mar. 11—Barney Fife's daughter is dropping in this weekend to say "Hey, " to the people of her dad's hometown. Karen Knotts will present her tribute show, "Tied Up in Knotts " at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Metropolitan Theater on High Street. Visit https://morgantownmet.com /events /karen-knotts-tied-up-in-knotts / for ticket prices and other information. Her dad and the subject of the tribute, Don ...
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
Mace Neufeld, Producer of ‘Jack Ryan’ and ‘The Equalizer’ Film Franchises, Dies at 93
Agent turned producer was also known for "Beverly Hills Cop III" and "No Way Out"
- CelebrityThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Deputized Dad: Karen Knotts pens a book about her famous father, Don
Jan. 1—"You got a uvula." What'd he say ? "They got a uvula." Pardon me ? "I got a uvula, all God's children got a uvula." Karen Knotts never knew what she would hear on the other side of door when her dad was going over his lines for "The Andy Griffith Show." Her famous father was Don Knotts, the comedic actor from Morgantown who won five Emmys for his portrayal of bumbling Barney Fife on the ...
- EntertainmentNY Daily News
Actress Betty Lynn, Thelma Lou of ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ dies age 95
Actress Betty Lynn, who captured viewers’ hearts as the girlfriend of Don Knotts’ neurotic sheriff Barney Fife on “The Andy Griffith Show” in the 1960s, has died. She was 95. As Thelma Lou, the ginger-haired Lynn was in 26 “Andy Griffith” episodes from 1961 to 1966, though the veteran actress had had numerous roles on Broadway and in the movies in the 1940s and 1950s. After Knotts left to ...
- EntertainmentRaleigh News and Observer
Betty Lynn, forever remembered as Mayberry’s ‘Thelma Lou,’ has died
Lynn is beloved by fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” for her portrayal of Barney Fife’s sweetheart. She lived in Mount Airy for many years before her death.
- CelebrityEntertainment Weekly
Andy Griffith Show star Betty Lynn dies at 95
The news was announced on Sunday by the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C.
- EntertainmentThe Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.
Meet the honored alumni of MHS
Oct. 1—MORGANTOWN — Things don't begin and end with Barney Fife at Morgantown High School. Or, Don Knotts (Class of 1942), the comedic actor who won five Emmys for his portrayal of the aforementioned bumbling character on the Andy Griffith television show in the 1960s. The late Knotts is among the many alumni of the school on Wilson Avenue who have achieved in all professional walks. Those ...
- U.S.Tribune Publishing
MedExpress location on Don Knotts Boulevard closing June 3
Jun. 3—MORGANTOWN — Today is the last day patients can visit the MedExpress location at 215 Don Knotts Blvd. Dan Neely, vice president of operations, announced the closure in an email Tuesday. MedExpress operates multiple locations in Morgantown and "to optimize resources and ensure we are delivering on our patient-focused promise " some operations are being consolidated, the email states. The ...
- EntertainmentDeadline
Joan Staley Dies: ‘The Ghost And Mr. Chicken’ & ’77 Sunset Strip’ Actress Was 79
Joan Staley, the film, TV and stage actress whose memorable film roles included opposite Don Knotts in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, alongside Elvis Presley in Roustabout, and on TV in series including Perry Mason and 77 Sunset Strip, died November 24. She was 79. Her first husband, onetime TV director Chuck Staley, announced the […]
- EntertainmentSouthern Living
5 Facts You May Not Know About The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show may have gone off the air some 50 years ago, but that hasn’t stopped people from loving it, and remaining curious about all the behind-the-scenes antics.
