Don played Barney Fife in the '60s sitcom, but made an early exit at the end of Season 5.

“That show was hard, hard work,” the actor’s daughter, Karen Knotts, reflected.

Don Knotts, who played Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show," left the program after five seasons. In a 2026 interview, his ...

Although Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were lifelong friends and one of the best comedic duos ever, there were moments when these two talented actors didn’t exactly see eye to eye. In fact, Don’s ...