April 04, 2006 - Msg 3844: I have never gotten tired of TAGS. Barney, you are the main reason why. I have a 10 and 11 yr old boys and they love to watch you too. To coin
a phrase "it's therapetic". It truly is. Whenever
we need a pick me up or good laugh we watch TAGS.
Especially your episodes. Thanks Sam Grapevine.Tx
April 04, 2006 - Msg 3845: thanks for all the laughs and very pleasant memories. I still watch the Andy Griffith, and it will always be a staple in my home. God Bless Don's family and good friend Andy. Thanks Kathy
April 04, 2006 - Msg 3846: My 15 year & 10 year old sons watch the DVD tapes of The Andy Griffith Show over and over. Barney is their favorite because he is so funny and also so kind and caring. We extend our sympathy to the family of Don Knotts. He was VERY SPECIAL. Nancy and kids in Elgin, Illinois
April 04, 2006 - Msg 3847: My husband and I started watching reruns of TAGS when we were dating in college. His little, old house had no cable so we watched VHS tapes of TAGS over & over. We now have a DVD collection and our 5 year old son loves it as much as we do. TAGS is on at our house every day. Our little boy even beats us at the TAGS trivia game! He's always quoting Barney. His favorite quote seems to be, "Boy giraffes are selfish..." We truly love Mayberry, the characters and the life they represent. Sadly we will miss Don but thankfully Barney will live on forever! Thanks for the laughs Barn!
Stephanie in Midland, Texas
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3848: Thanks Barn
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3849: Don Knotts was always the same in whatever he did. If he was on Three's Company, the Barney Fife character was there, if he was on Apple Dumpling Gang he was the same, he had that gift to be funny but i'm sure gonna miss him forever, there was only and always will be one Don Knotts, so behave of your millions of fans Don Knotts R.I.P.
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3850: I Loooooove the Don Knotts charcter Barney Fife in the Andy Griffith Show. My Husband and I watch the Any Grifith Show reruns every weekend.We enjoy laughin gover the shows and especially laughing at Barney Fife's stunts.

Melissa Belbin Columbus, Ohio
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3851: We'll miss you Barney! Peace.
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3852: I miss Barney, Don't you Bernie?
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3853: you are missed!
April 05, 2006 - Msg 3854: when TVland showed a clip of barney that said deputy, friend. i cried my eyes out the first time i saw it. the looks he gave are priceless! when he was seducing big maude to dance in convicts at large and when he first saw andy when neil had him tied up at the cabin. and when andy told barney who was in the closet in the room upstairs at the hotel in raliegh the house detective. God bless you Don, we will miss you terribly.

teresa sigler
albertville, alabama
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3855: Heaven must be a lot nicer place to be now since Barney has joined the force up there.
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3856: Don Knott's will always be remembered.
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3857: Michael, form Pensacola, Florida One of the best OC in the business,"Origional Comedian's" Sad but, Gone GOD Bless you and Your Family. Including in the cast in Mayberry.
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3858: After watchinh numerous reruns of The Andy Griffin Show, and watching Don Knotts, I can't understand why the South lost the Civil War.

April 06, 2006 - Msg 3859: TAGS has been a staple in my family for years. Although I have loved all the episodes, the ones with Don Knotts have definately been some of my favorites. Several days after Mr. Knotts passed away, my dad went to be with the Lord and I am sure these two special men are having a party in heaven right now.
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3860: Sorry to hear the bad news.

You brought a smile to my face.

Evan
April 06, 2006 - Msg 3861: great actor, great comedian, sorry to see him go

Ian
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3862: From one Deputy Sheriff to another....You will be sorely missed!!! GOD SPEED BARN!!! GOD SPEED!!!
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3863: I couldn't believe the news when i heard it. I never met him but he always seemed like a close friend. I try to never miss the andy griffith show if I can not help it. Don you will badly missed bby me and my familey.

Thanks for the laughter,
Wesley C
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3864: you will be missed
27 years old and loove evey show
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3865: There will only be one Don Knotts! He was loved by all and will be missed greatly. May God richly bless and comfort his family and friends (especially Andy Griffith, who is also beloved).

Steve and Diane in Topeka, Kansas
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3866: God bless you Barney, we really loved you and
Andy, from start to finish.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Old Rebel
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3867: Thank you Don Knotts, for sharing your gift of laughter that God gave to you, and for the character Barney that you shared with all of us. I will always cherish those memories of innoncence.
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3868: Don Knotts as Barney Fife was the most wonderful comedic character of all time--period. He will never be topped.
Mike in Birmingham, Alabama
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3869: You, Barney Fife, and the Andy Griffith Shows are Icons in many of our worlds. You created the ultimate comedic character of this past era, you created a show that mirrors all values that are cherished--and that we never see in television today. Your humility is now very obvious. Thank you for making me smile during the darkest times. I am eternally greatful to you, Barney Fife and the Andy Griffith Show.

Betty Miller, drama teacher and fan, in Sacramento
April 07, 2006 - Msg 3870: Don Knotts may be dead, but Barney Fife will never die.. All of us love you Big Barn!!
rmw
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3871: My heart broke when I learned of his death! I always felt like he was a friend because he made me laugh so much! My heatfelt sym. goes out to Andy, I know he is hurting very much! Thank you Don for all the wonderful memories, and laughs. The world is a sadder place for losing your beautiful sprit! And when it's my time to go I'll see you there! You will always be my buddy! Love you! Sherry FallingLeaf Jones
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3872: don knotts left us with such fond memories, that he will always be with us in spirit. God Bless Don's family and his good friend Andy Griffith. A fan of the andy griffith forever! Kathy
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3873: Don was the best.
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3874: citizens arrest citizens arrest!
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3875: i guess it was ym that god needed barney in hevan to keep the peace n give him own mayberry with all of his fellow friends that already there he will be long missed n well admired here for when the day is bad u could always count on barney to cheer u up god bless all who knew him n all that loved him for there is an lil barney in all of us
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3876: MY DEEPEST SYM. TO MR. KNOTTS FAMILY EVERYBODY LOVED YOU BARNEY AND IF THEY DID NOT WE HAD BETTER KEEP A EYE ON THEM////GODS SPEED HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE NOW///B.P. CORAOPOLIS PA.
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3877: I always wanted a man just like Barney Fife to come sweep me off my feet wearing the old salt and pepper. I always loved that suit, Barn.

Bernard P. Fife is just plain COOL. Thanks Don Knotts; I LOVE that wonderful, incredibly sweet and precious character you created.

Deepest Love,
Tina Arthur
Kingsport, TN

April 08, 2006 - Msg 3878: My heart broke the day I learned of the passing of a dear friend, Don Knotts aka:Barney Fife. I cried every time I saw the TV Land clips of him. I grew up watching TAGS. Barney brought much joy and laughter into my life. The early episodes with him in it are the best. I still watch TAGS almost everyday and still enjoy them as if I am watching them for the first time. His movie, "The Ghost and Mr Chicken" is halarious. Thanks for the memories Barn and TAGS.
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3879: Thank you Barney for all the times when I felt kinda bad and I knew if I watched an Andy Griffith show you would make me laugh and feel better.You are the best.God bless you.I look forward to seeing you soon in Heaven.Be looking for me...Larry Elrod
April 08, 2006 - Msg 3880: The world is a better place because of you.You and Andy were the greatest of teams and you will be sorely missed.They certainly don't make wholesome comedy like yours anymore. I'm thankful for reruns and the invent of dvd's and vhs which will keep you alive in my home for many years to come. Thanks for the memories. Jim Hyman
April 09, 2006 - Msg 3881: May you rest in peace. You have brighten many of lives, and your star will continue that endearing quality that only you can give.
April 09, 2006 - Msg 3882: Thank you for all the great laughs. You will be missed terribly.

David
Colorado
April 09, 2006 - Msg 3883: Don Knotts (Barney Fife) You will be missed but not forgoten! You might be looking down here to see what we are saying about you, so here goes. I just loved how you acted in the Andy Griffith Show, sometimes I wanted to help you get out of a bind. I used to be a deputy in Nebraska and was even called Barney cause of my small frame size. I bought a remake of one of the Mayberry Sheriffs cars and plan on taking it to car shows. I have tons of Barney things that will be displayed in the car. Barney you will never be forgot when they see me coming and look at the car parked at car shows! Butch Hogan from Nebraska
April 09, 2006 - Msg 3884: I'll never be tired of Barney Fife. My kids love the shows. It's actually a show we can watch and not worry about the content. I love Andy Griffith too, but the show isn't the same without Don Knotts. I actually cried when I found out he died. It really surprised me. I don't normally get upset over the death of a celebrity. But Don was different. He always felt like family to me. I guess that's strange but I'll really miss knowing that he's on earth with the rest of us. He'll always live on in my heart.

Margo in Missouri
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3885: Thank you for all the laughter you've brought into my life. I will miss you terribly. Until we meet again.

Bob
Maine
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3886: Oh, Don Knotts, you are a treasure and always will be. Tears have been shed for you from me and my family who have been cracking up at you for 45+ years. Nonetheless, tell Otis "hey!" and make God laugh everyday! Thank you Don; forever, thanks. Donna Savage
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3887: I cried when I learned about Don Knotts' death. The world will feel a little chillier now. Makes me want to do for others what Don did for me - he made me smile and laugh. Thank you Don, and to your family for sharing you with the rest of us!
NC Lifelong Mayberry Fan
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3888: My mom told me that Barney died. We just now found this site and I wanted to say that I am so glad that my mom introduced me to Barney Fife when I was really little. I am 10 years old now and feel like I lost a good friend. My older brother and sister feel sad too. See you in Heaven Mr. Knotts.
Lukas
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3889: sure will miss you barn
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3890: I watch tags every morning and it makes my day.Im 48 years old,and wouldnt miss it.
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3891: Don Knotts- What a wonderful legacy you leave behind. In this high tech, multi-cultural, 24/7, maxed-out world we live, generations of people are still entertained by the simple, honest, well intentioned, and good hearted character you created in that black and white world of Mayberry. Your character, and the lessons learned each show, are all eternal........

Bless you. Kirk in Abingdon, VA.
April 10, 2006 - Msg 3892: I have been crying reading all of these...I too was so sad to hear of Don Knott's death...I loved the quote by Sam Grapevine from Texas who quoted the line "it's therapetic." That was such a brilliantly delivered line by the wonderful Don Knotts. (I'm an actor myself and I've tried to figure out how he delivers that line and I can't for the life of me do it!) I am amazed now that I am an adult (38) watching the episodes on DVD what a very, very skilled actor Don Knotts was. He seems to have done such intricate "homework" on his role for EVERY episode! There was always a few things going on in "Barney's" thoughts at each moment. I love TAGS. Living out here in the San Francisco Bay Area there are a lot of crazy and snobby people and wathcing Andy and Don and getting to feel like I live in Mayberry for just a little while every day, well, "it's therapetic." It is America at it's best. God Bless Don Knotts and his family and friends. Thank you Don Knotts; my family and I love you. -Shana
April 11, 2006 - Msg 3893: Heaven's golden streets will now be patrolled by televisions greatest deputy. My father has instilled in my life two great, and necessary, attributes.......the desire to know Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, and to know word for word every episode of the GREAT Andy Griffith Show. My father and I have collected each season of the Andy Griffith Show on DVD. Our anticipation of owning the entire black & wite set of episodes was primarly brought on by the late Don Knotts. He made The Andy Griffith show epic in proportion to other TV shows of today. In our eyes, we have lost a family member.
April 11, 2006 - Msg 3894: I met Don on a few occasions during his visits to Morgantown, WV. I am the president of the Barney's Home Town chapter of the AGSRWC. I happened to know the son of his best friend from high school and he would let me know when Don was in town. So, I called his mom and dad to see if I could stop over with my kids to meet him and they said they had an arrangement that they wouldn't do that but did allow me to talk to Don on the phone. Well, Don arranged for us to meet him at his 50th class reunion for Morgantown High School. Pretty cool, huh....kind of took me back to reunion episode of TAGS. I met him at the "appropriately named" NIP-IT golf tournament in Morgantown where he so graciously autographed all of my Andy Griffith Show books for me. Our last meeting was when the renamed the southern part of University Avenue as Don Knotts Beulevard. During that meeting, me and my buddys from the Barney's Home Town group got our picture taken with Don (arranged previously with Don on the telephone). Had to call him back because I was at work and my little boy was all excited when I got home and said guess who I talked to on the phone. He said "I got to talk to Barney". Pretty cool memory if I do say so!
When we were waiting for Don to arrive at his 50th class reunion, My little boy was over by the desk and the girl asked if she could help us and my little boy said "nope, just waitin on Barney". I really have enjoyed these memories and thought I'd share. I will truly miss this Legend of Comedy. He was more like a friend than a celebrity. Gregory L. Michael
April 11, 2006 - Msg 3895: "Barn"... No one can ever give us what you and "Anje" have given us! Thanks just isn't enough. And, Thank God for the DVD's that make you a part of our everyday lives. You are sadly missed in Ontario, Canada.
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3896: we named our puppy after you barney

cassie and brittany
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3897: I loved the recollection by Gregory Michael (Msg 3894), what a great memory for his son. My two sons (age 9 & 11) can't wait every evening for the Andy Griffith Show on TVLand. Somehow, I am not at all surprised by Don Knotts doing all that was humanly possible to for him to do to make a fan's wish come true. He was a true gentleman in every way. I think Don wanted to be more of a friend to his adoring public than a celebrity. I have the fondest memories of my 49 years rapped up in that TV Show and all of its characters. They will always live in Black & White and will never age. Thank you dear Lord for sending Don Knotts into all of our lives. We are all better for his presence. Thanks Big Barn!
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3898: Don
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3899: Don
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3900: Don
April 12, 2006 - Msg 3901: Don Knotts was a comic genius. Nobody could have played Barny Fife better than he did. Nip it !!!
Larry Estes
April 13, 2006 - Msg 3902: Thank you for giving us pure character comedy and not just bantering jokes or insults back and forth.The industry could sure use it today. I'll miss you. Pure comedy, Pure genius. Say hey to Floyd,Otis,Aunt Bea, Ernest T. Bass,and Mr. Darling for me. J.C. Lamers
April 13, 2006 - Msg 3903: Sitting down with my dad every night to watch "Andy Grriffith" is one of my favorite memories. Barney was our favorite, he kept us in stitches, even after we had every episode memorized. We still quote his famous phrases to each other! You'll never be forgotten, Barn! Elizabeth in Virginia
April 13, 2006 - Msg 3904: FARWELL BARNEY FIFE. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES DON. WE MISS YOU VARY MUCH.

ANDREW R
LINDSTROM MN
April 13, 2006 - Msg 3905: HI DON I CAN NEVER FORGET YOU IN CHICKEN LITTLE YOU ALLSO MADE US LAUGH IN THE MOVIE GUS. YOU COMIC GENIUS IS UNPARRELLED IN THE BAD WORLD TODAY IT IS NICE TO BE HAPPY WATCHING YOU ACT.

SINCERLY SIMON
CHISGO MN
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3906: Dear Barney,

We miss you a lot but we see you a lot too. My daughter (7) and I (44) watch your TAGS reruns and movies all the time and when we do we laugh every time. I know that you are up in heaven and reading all of these nice things that your fans are saying about you and it has to make you feel good. You are the greatest.

Hershel and Ashley Gattis
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3907: Dear Jesse Donald Knotts,
You are so loved and will
be sorely missed. You are not gone for you will forever live in our hearts. Now we know where Mayberry really is...it's in heaven. God bless your soul and may you rest in peace.
Tamara
Kingston, TN
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3908: I too love the character Barney, and the movie Ghost and Mr. Chicken. I was so sad when Don passed on. So many of the actors and actresses from the movie and the shows have passed on, thank God they are together in heaven. And Andy, Bless you too. Carol, in Raleigh, NC
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3909: Thank you Don for creating THEE most memorable, funny, and loveable character (Barney Fife) of all time. You'll be sadly missed. Rest in Peace buddy.
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3910: You're gonna be watchin' Mountaineer football from the best seat in the house. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS. We truly love and miss you.
April 14, 2006 - Msg 3911: Thank You for everything. From the shakey guy in the man on the street skits on the Steve Allen Show to the TV repairman on Pleasantville. Wow what a talent that will be missed. Dave S Electric City WA
April 15, 2006 - Msg 3912: The measure of a man is the positive impact he had on others. Can anyone read this tributes and not be impressed by the impact Don Knotts made on so many people? What a great man he was!
April 15, 2006 - Msg 3913: Don Knotts was such a breathe of fresh air. A smile comes so easy when you watch him do what he did best. Make people laugh. He and Andy were such a team. he will be greatly missed.
April 15, 2006 - Msg 3914: 3912 - you have summed it up perfectly.
April 15, 2006 - Msg 3915: Don Knotts I never knew you but through all the shows and films, you have shown ur personality to me and my family..
we love to watch u the most on The Andy Griffith show..
and we always laugh and smile when u come on..
we thank you for such splendid moments u have shown through the TV..
Rest in Peace, Thankyou and God bless,
The Barone Family
Pinon Hills, Ca
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April 16, 2006 - Msg 3917: THANK YOU..............

Buddy Duke
Kingsport,Tennessee
April 16, 2006 - Msg 3918: thank you rest in peace.job well done.
April 16, 2006 - Msg 3919: im watching tags now on dvd now and barney is trying to deputize otis and gomer because a threat may be coming to mayberry/guess which one?/barney is setting up security at the taylor home,gomer is concerned about the white threads in his suit,ha ha.good bye don now you belong to heaven,we will miss,the fun goes on
April 17, 2006 - Msg 3920: To the family and friends of Don Knotts: You were a comedic genius. I enjoyed watching you on The Andy Griffith Show (in re-runs because I was born in '65) so I didn't see the show first-run.

Your humor was legendary. The world was made a brighter place because of your gift.--Jason T., Central Illinois
April 17, 2006 - Msg 3921: I have been a HUGE fan of the Andy Griffith Show since day one. Don Knots was one of my favorites. I was saddened to hear of his passing. Thanks Don for all the happiness you have and still are giving to everyone. Sandy E., Veneta, OR
April 17, 2006 - Msg 3922: God Bless you Don Knotts. You created the best character that has ever appeard on Television you should be considered the greatest T.V character of all times. Thank you for a great childhood.
April 17, 2006 - Msg 3923: Hey there, Don. Thank you for all the hours of pleasure that I get when I watch TAGS. You are a huge reason why i watch it, and am collecting all of the seasons on DVD. I will sorely miss you.
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3924: The news of Don Knott's passing hit me as if it were a member of my own family. I have enjoyed "Deputy Fife" as long as I can remember. Now, as a Deputy Sheriff myself, I try every day to remember Barney's line...."When you're a lawman and you're dealing with people...you get alot more done it you don't go so much by the book....but by the heart."
Thanks for the many years of smiles and laughter...I could never express my gratitude and admiration. Thanks Don. Enjoy walking a beat on Heaven's street.
Deputy Troy Walker,Boone Co. S.O., Harrison, Ar.
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3925: We will surely miss you Barn. I especially enjoyed the episodes of "FUN GIRLS" and "ESCAPED CONVICTS". Jerry in SELMA, NC
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3926: He was incredible, he was an officer. In his own words about Ernest T. Bass "He's a nut." I lost a part of my past when he passed, but the memories and the reruns live on. Thank the Lord.
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3927: Barney Fife...Henry Limpet...Gangster Theodore Ogelvie....he is Don Knotts and he will be missed. TAGS is by far the best tv show ever, from the it's characters to it's values. It's one of the few tv shows that my boys(ages 7 and 9) will watch with me. GOD BLESS YOU. John G., Denver, CO
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3928: Barney Fife, the main reason I watch TAGS...the show was not the same without him....My favorite is the preamble scene! Don, be sure to nip it in the bid every cahnce you get up there.
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3929: I learned of Don's passing the day before leaving on a cruise. I mourned the whole week on the cruise and even missed the Wednesday night show in the lounge to go back to my cabin and watch Andy Griffith and Don's daughter talk to Larry King Live. Loosing Don was like loosing a close friend! (Laura, Kissimmee, FL)
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3930: We have lost one of life's treasures. Barney Fife brought a lot of laughter and happiness into all of our lives by sharing the gift of his talents with all of us. We will indeed miss him. Thanks Don, for all you gave us!! JC in MO
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3931: Don Knotts was truly a joy to whomever watched the show...Winkin will tell Blinkin; Blinkin will tell Knod...Knod will tell Barney, he is truly missed!! You're the best!! (Scott/Angier, NC)
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3932: Barney Fife could and still does lift me up on even the darkest of days, what an inspiration. Thanks for the memories and having such a positive impact on so many lives. May God rest your soul, you were the greatest of all time.
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3933: HEY BARNEY1 TELL MY DAD 'HEY' FOR ME. THANKS. MARY FROM RELIANCE
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3934: Goodbye Barney!
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3935: Don Knotts was truly a genius. You can watch his TAGS episodes over and over laughing out loud every time. There is no character since to come even close to Barney Fife. There probably never will be!
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3936: From the Escaped Convicts episode.....Floyd says to Barney: "Better phone him AL" We loved you Don!
April 18, 2006 - Msg 3937: THERE IS NOT A DAY, THAT I DO NOT WATCH THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW I CAN BE SO DOWN OR ILL..AND YOU NEVER FAIL TO MAKE ME LAUGH. YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON AND YOU SHALL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE. I CRIED WHEN YOU I HEARD YOU HAD PASSED AWAY. IT IS TRULY LIKE LOSING A BEST FRIEND.GOOD-BYE BARNEY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN GOD'S ARMS. SINCERELY, JANET NEVILLE, MARIETTA, OHIO
April 19, 2006 - Msg 3938: My favorite character of all time!
Tom
LaSalle, IL
April 19, 2006 - Msg 3939: Barney, like the lady with the speeding ticket said...you really do bear a striking resemblance to Frank Sinatra. It was a gas, huh? Lois, Sacramento, CA
April 19, 2006 - Msg 3940: How sad for us to see one of the great actors take the the final bow. The world has lost another innocent character. Thank you for the wonderful examples and life lessons found on TAGS. Good Bye, Barney. May God Bless Don Knotts and his family with peace. K. Batesville, In
April 19, 2006 - Msg 3941: Thank you Don Knotts for bringing Barney Fife into my life. Barney brought me and continues to bring me joy almost every day. There will never be another Barney.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3942: Don Knotts was one of the most underappreciated and underrated comedians in Hollywood. Today's comedians resort to vulgar profanities and inuendo to produce laughs that can't come close to the hilarity Mr. Knotts could produce with one bugeyed look. His comedic genius was a gift from God...and he and that gift are truly missed. Thank you for the golden laughs Mr. Knotts.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3943: thanks for all the laughs, and I still watch the Andy Griffith show, and laugh just as much as I did the first time I saw them. You will be greatly missed, and God Bless your family and your good friend Andy.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3944: Mr. Knotts, Thank you for the many fun and truly comedic times that I have enjoyed on TAGS. Everyone on the show from beginning to end was truly magnificent, that was and still is what makes the show superior, but you were the glue for the show. It was obvious when you were absent from the show. May God truly bless your family.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3945: Don Knotts you are a good person my family loves you very much.The Andy Griffith show is my favorite show and my familys favorite show to.My dad cried when you died.I Love You very Much.
hannah iam eight years ols Kentucky.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3946: Don Knotts you are a good person my family loves you very much.The Andy Griffith show is my favorite show and my familys favorite show to.My dad cried when you died.I Love You very Much.
hannah iam eight years ols Kentucky.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3947: I know your in Mayberry know. I really believe that.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3948: I had tears in my eyes when I learned of Don's death but now I have even more tears after reading these comments. When TV Land aired the Deputy, Landlord, Friend spot I cried even more. It got to the point during the marathon when that spot came on I had to look away! Barney will always be my dear friend. My own father (age 89) reminds me so much of Barny in his actions and even his looks that I sometimes feel Barney lives on in my father. And, hey, why don't the TV networks wise up and see that good clean television still gets the votes. Just look at these comments. There aren't too many sit-coms you can sit and watch with your children.
Mike, West Chester, OH
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3949: By far the greatest character in the history of television on by far the greatest show in the history of television.
Celebrities pass away almost weekly but the death of Don seems different. I start thinking that Barney Fife is gone, and get a real sense of loss and void.
The Andy Griffith Show, especially the first five years, is not only a great TV show, it is almost like a way of life.
The death of Don has made this all the more apparent.
I rarely see prime time network TV these days. These networks though, could learn a lot about quality writing, directing, producing, acting, and the many other facets of creating a quality TV show, from the Andy Griffith Show. They could learn what true entertainment and humor is. They could also learn about creating poignant and serious moments.
Network TV these days is mostly a wasteland.
Thankfully, there is TV Land and are tapes and DVDs where we can still join Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, Opie, Floyd, Otis, Gomer, Goober, Ernest T. Bass, Thelmer Lou, Helen, and the rest of the great cast in Mayberry.
Thanks to Andy and Don and the cast for 45 years plus of great entertainment.
The voice of Don Knotts is now silent, but thankfully there is a high powered supersensitive microphone that allows Barney Fife and the Andy Griffith show to live on forever. Thankyou. Mark Robertson, Independence, Mo.






April 20, 2006 - Msg 3950: God Bless this wonderful man.
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3951: Hey Barn ! Say Hello to Aunt Bea and Otis and Floyd ! Tell you know who, not to break any windows up there ! You have given us all a lot of laughs and pleasure on this little rock we call earth ! There must be a place in Heaven called Mayberry !! Because Mayberry was a little Heaven on Earth as far as I am concerned
April 20, 2006 - Msg 3952: My family and I Love all the characters but if I had to pick one, I suppose “Ol Barn” is my favorite. You see… there is a little bit of Barney in all of us. We all have been guilty of trying too hard and tripping over our best foot forward, or boasted of our accomplishments only to have them backfire in our embarrassed faces. When we see him do it, it seems to make our goofs seem minute. It was just a wonderful character who knew how to bring out the writer’s true intent from the script. In my daily work of seeing patients, my staff knows one of my more common statements, “everything you need to know in life, and about how to live it, can be found in an episode of Mayberry or the Bible.” I stand by that creed and Barn, if you are listening, you will forever live in our hearts and home.
Roger M. Duke, MD
Carthage, TN 37030

April 21, 2006 - Msg 3953: My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Don Knotts. I know of no other group of actors, who have for such an extended length of time, have entertained us so well with such a quality show. The Andy Griffith Show has endured for 46 years, and in that time, there was never one curse word used, no murder, no off color jokes, no graphic violence, and no mis-treatment of characters. I beleive that it is time for Hollywood to take notice that the greatest show in the history of television is filled with warm loving characters that care for one another, love each other, and have a respect and love for the traditions that our country was founded on. Mayberry will never die, because it is an ideal of what we were and what we can be again.

Thank you Don,

Bill Treadway
April 21, 2006 - Msg 3954: You were the reason we watched you...
April 21, 2006 - Msg 3955: My thoughts and prays are with the family and friends of Don Knots. TAGS is my favorite show of all time and I love Barney and Andy and the way they always made me laugh. The pickle episode is my favorite. God Bless your family.
Thank you Don for years of laughter
Joe B from Connecticut
April 21, 2006 - Msg 3956: Don we love you
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3957: thanks for everything!
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3958: I have a picture of Barney and Andy on the sidecar in my bedroom and smile every time I see it
Frank in Mass
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3959: The world has lost one of the best character actors of all times! We will miss you so much Don! Thanks for giving this world so much of yourself and never asking for anything in return.God must be smiling knowing that He has Don Knots in heaven with Him now!
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3960: I have a bumper sticker on my car that reads "this car is protected by fife". I will carry that with me always on my car and in my heart. I Love yu barny!!! april smith oklahoma
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3961: the world will never be the same with psssing of don knotts.barney fife,the apple dumbling gang with tim conway,the ghost and mr chicken, the land lord on threes company and more show his comedy genius and there will be in the world nothing like don knotts ever again. hope to see you in heaven one day and thank you for all the laughs fun humor you did in your shows that you were in and also the movies. the andy griffith show was the best when you were in it. thanks.
April 22, 2006 - Msg 3962: April 22,2006-Msg3961:I been a fan of the show for a very long time,i love Barney,Andy.I wachted it with my dad,know i watch with my girls.They get a big kick out of Barney.And know when i see the show see Barney how he makes us laugh and Andy at his side.I feel a tear on my chick.Barney will really be messed.He was a dear friend.Know he"s in heavens quaire.Know sing your abadublobloting as loud as you want to.Your vocie down here will dearly be messed. Tammy Wright,Valdese
April 23, 2006 - Msg 3963: April 26,2006-Msg 3963

Thanks to Don Knotts for all the laughter. You are greatly missed, but will never be forgotten.

Jake & Maria
Canada
April 23, 2006 - Msg 3964: Don Knotts will never be replaced. Without him on the show during the color years it just wasn't the same.
April 23, 2006 - Msg 3965: It's amazing that two months after his passing, his fans are still leaving memorial messages. That is a true testiment of how Don Knotts impacted our lives. Thank you Don for all the laughter you gave us.

Ross
Ohio
April 23, 2006 - Msg 3966: From Barney Fife, to Mr Furley, Don Notts was the KING of comedy, period!!! Thank God for dvd so that I cab watch his jenious whenever I need a pick me up. Gob bless Barn.
Pat
Los Angeles
April 24, 2006 - Msg 3967: I just learned of your passing today while I was watching a DVD of the Andy Griffith show. The world lost a great character actor in you. May Don Knotts and Barney Fife rest peacfully in heaven. I wonder if when the Andy Griffith show was being taped, any of you had any idea how long-lasting and endearing it would remain. Forty plus years old; I grew up watching it, my kids watched it in re-runs, now my grandaughter and great grandaugher watch it with me on DVD, the year old great grandaughter dancing to your theme song. You're still a shinning light in a bleak television world. Shine on in heaven Barn! You're still shinning on in earth! God bless you!
April 24, 2006 - Msg 3968: "Live, and the world laughs with you
Die, and you laugh alone."

The Lone Stoner
April 24, 2006 - Msg 3969: you will really be missed
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3970: WE WILL MISS YOU BARNEY I ALWAYS WATCH THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW EVERYDAY ON TV LAND. WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL I WATCHED YOU AND NOW I AM A MOTHER OF 2 AND WE STILL WATCH IT. YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH THAT MY HEART JUST BREAKS KNOWING YOU ARE NOT THERE BUT ALWAYS NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE ELISA
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3971: You will truley be missed Barney. You will always bring laughter to my heart. My nine year old son is one of your biggest fans. God bless.
From middle Georgia, Tim and Noah.
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3972: I was just 7 when I saw Don on on the tv-and in the movie"the increadibl mrLimpet" THANK YOU Mr Knotts for believing in the HERO in all of usRay M Clarke Sr and family
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3973: I'll never get tired of watching Mayberry on the reruns with Don and the entire group. We finally visited Mount Airy/Mount Pilot/Pilot Mountain N/C and enjoyed the entire trip. Everyone in Airy was fantastic. I encourage everyone to visit that area. J.M.Moczulski/ St/Thomas Ontario Canada
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3974: don knotts was a great guy and funny i always liked watching him he will always be in our hearts the guy who made everyone laugh he will be missed
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3975: We miss you, Barney!
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3976: One of the all time greats.I will miss you very much.
Dan, Virginia
April 25, 2006 - Msg 3977: Good night Barn! You finally "nipped it in the bud." God bless the Knotts family.

Chris K.
Virginia
April 26, 2006 - Msg 3978: You were the funniest guy on the TV set! Yep, you finally "nipped it on the bud," God bless you.
April 26, 2006 - Msg 3979: See you on the other side my Brother. Sleep well!
April 26, 2006 - Msg 3980: Thanks for keeping it clean, Barn! I know that you are laying down the rules in the "big" house, so keep up the good work and keep those angels on their toes. Love ya always, Helen Crump (wanna be)

P.S. Remember Rule #1
April 26, 2006 - Msg 3981: Dear Barn,
Thanks for bringing joy into the lives of all of your fans. I being the President of my own TAGS fan club, I know all of the members are extremely saddened by your passing, but we know that you're in a better place now. We also know that you're making everyone "upstairs" obey rule #1, Obey All Rules!!!LOL!!!

Keep the Mayberry section of heaven safe Barn!!!

I know that I, and all the members of my fan club will continue to laugh at yet another funny line bellowed out by Bernard Milton Fife!!!

Love,
Barney (wanna be!!!)

"Here at the rock, we have a few basic rules, memorise them so that you can say them in your sleep. Rule #1 is Obey All Rules!!!"-Barn's #1 fan
April 26, 2006 - Msg 3982: DEAR DON (We felt like we knew you),

YOU TRULY GAVE LIFE TO BARNEY FIFE!
YOUR FANS AGREE WITHOUT ONE CRITIC,
TO US BARNEY FIFE WAS THERAPETIC!

KEEP 'EM LAFFIN' UPSTAIRS!

JOHN & LORA BLACKMAN
BIRMINGHAM,AL
April 27, 2006 - Msg 3983: To The Knotts Family
We lift you up in our prayers and we thank you for sharing this very special man with the world. I believe that he is one of the greatest actors of all time and he was part of a show that is the greatest of all time. My 3 year old son is now asking for Barney and his favorite episode is Barney and the Motorcycle. You never have to worry as a parent what your child might see and they don't make shows like that anymore. Thank you Mr. Knotts for giving us many happy memories around the television sets watching the adventures in Maybery. May your family be comforted and God's Grace be with everyone who has made this show part of the life. It is my prayer that you are now singing as you and Andy were in the Punch in the Nose episode "Sinners Lose All Their Guilty Stain" around the throne of God.

Thanks for the Memories
Rev. Mike, Bunny & Jonathan Poston
Milton, FL

April 27, 2006 - Msg 3984: Barn,you will never be forgotten.Thanks for the memories.Marion,Texas
April 27, 2006 - Msg 3985: Barney, there is definately a vacant chair in our hearts now. it would be so good if the so-called comedians of the current era practiced their craft with the same elegance and proficiency as you did. The only thing that makes me laugh out loud now is that the current day sit-coms actually think they are funny. Today they take people who are not naturally funny and think that if funny lines are written for them that that will make the actor funny and it most always does not. You and the TAGS gang were naturally funny and you set the bar for every one else to follow. As far as I am concerned very few if any have measured up to your lofty standards. TAGS is the only show on TV that I can watch over and over again without getting tired of it.
We will miss you but we will never forget you. R.I.P. Barney Fife

Vern H Roberts
Live Oak, Florida
April 27, 2006 - Msg 3986: I am only 13 yearsold and my mom bought all the seasons, and i just feel in love with this show. My favorite character from the beginning was Barney. We all loved and all i have to say is Rest in Peace Don Notts, we'll see when we see you.

Hannah Schewel
Virginia
April 28, 2006 - Msg 3987: I was shocked when I heard the news. It's hard to lose someone that you grew up with on tv. I still try to get home every night in time to see the show. Gone but never to be forgotten!
April 28, 2006 - Msg 3988: Thanks.
April 29, 2006 - Msg 3989: What an Actor. We shall miss him. He made us laugh when we needed it most.
April 29, 2006 - Msg 3990: I'm so saddened that Don is gone now, but so thankful for the wonderful times he shared with us. Without a doubt, the greatest TV character of all time (on tv's greatest ever show), for oh so many reasons. Thankfully, his memory will live on forever. I only hope future generations don't fail to appreciate his work. If only the real world could be more like Mayberry...

Larry L
Shawnee, KS
April 30, 2006 - Msg 3991: Thanks for all the memories You are the BEST!!
April 30, 2006 - Msg 3992: Andy griffith-
Me and my dad and my whole family LOVE your show!!! We watch it all the time!!
April 30, 2006 - Msg 3993: APRIL 30, 2006 - MSG 3993: I THINK IT OUGHT TO BE MANDATORY THAT EVERYONE HAVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES A DAY OF TAGS. LOVE YA BARN. REST IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PKJ HARRISBURG, ARK
May 01, 2006 - Msg 3994: HE NOT ONLY PLAYED THE PART,HE LIVED IT.ANY EPISODE YOU WATCH,DON PLAYED IT WITH SHEER BRILLIANCE.I WILL MISS THIS WONDERFUL MAN/ACTOR,BUT IT WILL BE SHORT LIVED,FOR WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN HEAVEN.

I LOVE AND HONOR YOU AS AN ACTOR,YOU AS A MAN.YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO EACH OF US WHO HAVE CHERISHED YOU OVER THESE PAST FOUR DECADES.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER CHARACTER ACTOR WHO HAS MADE US LAUGH SO HONESTLY OR EFFORTLESSLY AS YOU HAVE .

THANK YOU FROM MY WHOLE HEART.GOD BLESS,AND ,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

R.V. WISTE
MINNESOTA
May 01, 2006 - Msg 3995: I'm so saddened that Don is gone now, but so thankful for the wonderful times he shared with us. Without a doubt, the greatest TV character of all time. His memory will live on forever. Classics always do!!! I know future generations will continue to appreciate his work. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the entire world was more like Mayberry.

Precious memories!
Doris Henson
Rock Hill, SC

May 01, 2006 - Msg 3996: YOU THE MAN, BARN BEAUMONT,TX
May 01, 2006 - Msg 3997: Missing You & Thinking of your family including the one in Mayberry! We love you Barn!
Stephanie in Midland, TX
May 02, 2006 - Msg 3998: Do the tears on my pillow bespeak the pain that is in my heart?...Yes

10-4 Barn

Gary
Albert Lea, Minnesota
May 02, 2006 - Msg 3999: He was the funniest man on television. Adios !
SL
May 02, 2006 - Msg 4000: Don't put on my hat Ang, I can't wear a hat after its been on someone else's head. One of my favorite scenes. God Bless,
MRL
May 02, 2006 - Msg 4001: May 2, 2006

Thank you Mr. Don Knotts. You was the funniest man and we love you very much. God, blessed you and you blessed us. We will always remember you. We have watched all of your shows and we enjoyed all of them. Rest in Peace.

Arthur and Marilyn McCready
Charlotte, North Carolina
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4002: i really enjoyed watching your comedies and animated pictures R.I.P.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4003: I loved Mr. Knotts in everything he was ever in. Movies and TV.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4004: Mayberry lost a giant.

May 03, 2006 - Msg 4005: Tell Floyd, Aunt Bee, Ernest T, and the gang "hey." We love you Don  Knotts.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4006: The man.  That's who Don Knotts was and is. Don is the greatest and will be missed.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4007: It was the deadly game, and you were in it for keeps. You'll never be forgotten.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4008: Just seeing your face brings a smile to mine. You'll never be out of sight as I know you'll always be on my TV screen.
May 03, 2006 - Msg 4009: Long live Barney Fife and long live Mayberry.
May 04, 2006 - Msg 4010: Barn, you will be missed. You did a great job acting your part especially on the "FUN GIRLS AND ESCAPED CONVICTS" episodes. Jerry in Selma,NC.
May 04, 2006 - Msg 4011: Oh my God! Here it is May 4th and I just found out that you died. That's bad because I am your absolute biggest fan. If it wasn't for you the Andy Griffith show wouldn't have been the same. You will be greatly missed. Brent, Marryville, Tn
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4012: i love watching the andy griffith show every night and day on tv land i was so sad when don knotts died he was a good actor no one could ever forget don knotts and his tv laughs don knotts may be dead but barney fife still lives and will live for ever! i love you don knotts {mathew morin,davie florida,age 12.
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4013: i cried in tears when you died
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4014: nip it in the bud, ten four,waneda,i'll never forget toy barn
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4015: nip it in the bud,ten four,waneda,very funny andy ha ha! i'll never forget you and when andy griffith dies i'll cry in tears(mathew morin)
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4016: nip it in the bud,yikes,ten 4,waneda,i'll never forget you don knotts i love you all your movies and shows were great my favorite is te andy griffith showi watch it every night on tvland its my favorite show no one will ever forget you cause don knotts may be dead but barney fife still lives! (mathew morin,davie florida,age 12)
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4017: nip it in the bud,waneda,ten four,i'll never forget you im only 12 but i love the andy griffith show its my favorite show don knotts died by barney fife still live i love you and i'll never forget you don knotts! (mathew morin,davie,florida,age 12)
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4018: There been few such clean family show as TAGS and with the great cast, we loved them all, but Barney you carried the show. You will sorely be missed as an actor and great human being. We love you Don Knotts

May 05, 2006 - Msg 4019: If laughter is the "best medicine", I will live for a long...long..long..time...Thanks..Barn! !
God Bless You ! ! !
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4020: Rest in peace, funny man. You were the best and you touched many people!
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4021: I miss them all. Barney, Helen, Otis, Floyd, Aunt Bea and the rest of our departed Mayberry friends. I wish that I could go back to Mayberry and once again experience the kindness, caring and humor of it's citizens. Sadly, that will never happen. Mayberry existed at a time when such a mythical place could actually exist, unilke in todays world. I miss Don...I miss Mayberry...
May 05, 2006 - Msg 4022: Thanks For the memories Don, you are not only missed by my Pens. Fl based Fan Club, but by the whole world. Make 'em obey Rule #1!!!
Many Thanks,
Barney wannabe!!!LOL!