In his home he kept a curio cabinet filled with all the bullets he was given by deputies and police officers from wherever he went. He was given many, and he kept them all. Nice man.

I grew up in Morgantown WV, his home town. I graduated from his high school as well. He was so well loved that they renamed University Boulevard, "Don Knotts Boulevard" after his passing. He was a great contribution to entertainment and a well loved character. It makes me proud to have grown up in the same environment and experienced the same small town life that he did. He was one of the greatest!

There is no shame in any honest job including chicken plucking. Don Kotts was a very funny man and a beloved man by millions.

I didn’t hear any rumors. Did I miss something?

Don Knotts, one of the greatest comedians of all time!

Don Knotts was a great comic actor. Who cares about rumors. His personal life should be his own. Thank you for the laughs & smiles Mr Knotts 💜

Don Knotts & Andy Griffith Were One Of The Greatest (& Most Underrated) Comedy Teams Of All Time !

What is not mentioned is his small but wonderful role in It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World where he shares screen time with another legend - Phil Silvers!!!!

He was such a sweet, funny, humble soul. A good man is how he’ll always be remembered by me. My parents loved him too.

Another movie not mentioned "THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG" which he did with Tim Conway,he was indeed a great actor.he is missed

You *COMPLETELY* left out how Don and Andy met on the set of "No Time for Sergeants". This is where their friendship started, NOT on the Andy Griffith show. Don called Andy to see if they needed a Deputy, and he liked the idea since Andy was already a fan of Don and his talent before they paired up for the Andy Griffith show. For those that never saw it, "No Time for Sergeants" is an excellent movie that showed what the producers had in mind for Andy's roll IN the Andy Griffith show. It was Andy's idea to play the straight man, when he had Don in mind for the roll as the deputy.

He was such a believable actor. I wanted to live in Mayberry. That’s how good was their acting. Small town living was so appealing. Then and now. More importantly, he gave himself to serving our country 🇺🇸. Thank you posthumously. ❤️

He was one of my favorite comedic actors.R.I.P. Mr. Knott's and Mr. Griffith

He also had a minor role as the TV repairman in the film Pleasantville, transporting people back into the 1950s through a TV set.

Don was a natural for the deputy role. A real funny guy. Everyone in the show were great, but he was the show !!!

Mr. Limpet was a wonderful and memorable children's film. For us it was the best film besides Swiss Family Robinsin. Mr. Limpet used a lot of new surprising film techniques. It was great but we liked him in general. Barney is still missed.

My all time favorite! I called him the, "Good Humor Man" because he made my quiet and reserved father laugh his head off. The humor he had and those facial expressions couldn't be beat. Miss him so much along with both my parents. Keep his memory alive and thanks so much for producing this amazing video. From a Marine Corps Veterans point of view:-)

He was an easy man to love and he helped make my childhood that much richer.

I still watch The Andy Griffith Show and absolutely love Don knotts. What a talented man.

I’m an Australian and I grew up watching great character actors like Don because our local TV and movie industries were in their infancy and we watched most of the early US Television series. Don had such a lovely gift of being able to ‘fall into’ each role he played. He was an incredibly gifted and funny man and I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. Don and Andy had such a great symmetry and both were apparently great guys in real life. Wonderful memories of people that often were not recognized and appreciated enough before they pass. RIP and thankyou Don, you made this little boys childhood all the happier.

Don made millions laugh for years and years. I wrote a poem on face book and got 4 likes. Rest in peace Don. Thank you for a part of my childhood

I'm kind of surprised that the role he played as the Army psychologist in "No Time for Sergeants" opposite Andy wasn't mentioned.

I watch the Andy Griffith Show everyday and I don't care how many reruns I see of "Barney," he never fails to absolutely crack me up. Too, too funny!

I promise that the reruns of Mayberry will still be playing years from now! It is a type of show you can watch over and over and still enjoy it just about the same every time RIP Barney 😎😎

Don Knotts was an absolutely great actor in everything he played in!

Don Knotts was and still is my childhood hero. He gave me an escape from an often-isolated life as an only child whom didn't fit-in with the pro-sports mentality in my hometown of the late 60s and early 70s. I connected with his honest, struggling underdog persona, a common man always searching for the truth. The only comedian in the 21st century whom might do the Knott's legacy proud is Jim Carrey, yet I understood at some time around the turn-of-the-century Carrey was in negotiations to remake "The Incredible Mr. Limpet", for whatever reason that never happened. I always believed the original Knott's movie-run ended too soon. It would have been awesome to see Don's comedic take on updated PG versions (for the 70s) of "It's a Wonderful Life", "War of the Worlds" and "Easy Rider". Thank you, Don Knotts, for giving me the will to believe in myself.

The only thing that matters is the joy he brought to, & is still giving to millions!

My absolute favorite Don Knotts movie was The Private Eyes. Rarely see it on the television schedule but he and co-stars had me rolling on the floor every time! He was an absolute joy!

I loved this man. He was so talented RIP Barnie

He is still the most beloved and entertaining guy!! We still love to watch him.

He made the Andy Griffith show. I missed him when he left to do movies. I still watch the reruns today November 7, 2022. I am 68.

Griffiths willingness to take a back role on his own show I believe was something Ron Howard (Opie) learned. Years later on Happy Days, Howard willingly took a back role where he was suppose to be the main character and allowed Henry Winkler (Fonzie) to take a lead role. As with Andy Griffith, Howard put aside any jealousy other actors may have had and made Happy Days a long running success. The same can be said for Jerry Seinfeld who let his cast also shine, especially the role of Kramer and made Seinfeld a huge successful sitcom.

I grew up every day watching Don Knotts and Ron Howard. I don't care what his lifestyle was. That show rescued me every day from a dysfunctional life at home. I loved all the characters.

Don’s “Barney Fife” character was portrayed to *P~E~R~F~E~C~T~I~O~N* He was so believable & shows what a great actor he was 👑🌼🏆🥇”The Ghost & Mr. Chicken” scared the 💩out of me as a child. I am kind of hesitant to watch it again because remembering it the way I viewed it as a child won’t be as good now. ☹️😣😢

I’ve never heard any rumors about Don Knotts. Leave the man alone and let him rest in peace! Rumors… turn the other cheek, as the Lord told us to 🙏🏻

I thought he was the funniest comedian of all time ! He was my favorite comedian ! 🌟

Thank you Mr. Knotts for the wonderful times you have given the world.

Loved this man! He was hilarious! A total hoot! I really thought he did a great job in "Mr. Chicken and the Ghost." Miss him.

When I was a kid, I loved Don Knotts on TV in all his roles and all his movies too. He was so funny and adorable.

I so loved the Andy Griffith show,and all the actors. Barney Fife was a character you couldn't help but love. I remember the tough guy role,and he only had one bullet in his gun at any time. I laughed so much the years he was on the show. Andy was the serious guy,but barney brought that needed laughter to take your mind off life's challenges. Later I saw him making role appearances on Matlock, and that truly showed me how much they were friends and that just touched my heart. I still watch the re-runs of Matlock, Andy would have made a great attorney just like Perry mason,I loved them both deeply. Those were some excellent time watching those memorable shows. My deepest sympathy to Mr. Don Knott's family...he will forever be remembered.. Gone but never forgotten. :(

I'm happy to have found this video. Barney is one of my favorite actors ever. I spent my teen years (my first years in this country) watching Andy and Barney and that lovely small town, which was such a symbol of American life to me. I wanted to live in a place like that. My town wasn't much different. I spent those first 6 years in Key West, Florida, a little town on an island 2x4 miles in size. At 10 pm it was so quiet, everybody going to bed after the news on TV. Now it;s completely changed and that atmosphere of what I call "Small Town America" is over. Now it's a tourist trap like Disney World ! But I will always be from a small town and keep Barney and Mayberry in my heart. I saw him in an interview once and he said he'd never gotten married He really kept his life private ! Thanks for all the good times, Mr.Knotts .

When I was a kid in the mid and late 70's, The Apple Dumpling Gang came out and I remember getting to go and see it. For us kids back then that were the age this movie was meant to target, you just wanted and had to see it. I also loved in The Incredible Mr. Limpet. There are moments in the movie where he seems sad and alone and when I was a younger person, I remember picking up on that emotion and being both happy and sad for him. Sounds like he had a great life and was well loved. He made a lot of people laugh and smile and the universe will find a way to reward him for all the happiness he brought to people all over the world.

Remind me again what the rumors were.

The Incredible Mr. Limpet. When I was a kid we watched this on the TV! I was a big Barney Fife fan and well I could not get enough. Years later when we got our first VHS this was the first tape I insisted my parents buy and played it till the tape broke. Thank you Don Knotts.

There was a man named "Don" that was a drill instructor in the Marine Corps in WW2 before becoming an actor. Don Adams, AKA Maxwell Smart.

The ghost and mr chicken and the incredible me limpet are awesome memories from my childhood and still make me smile 🥂

What exactly was the rumor his family finally confirmed???????????

Don Knotts died 15 years ago, and his family kept it a secret all this time. THAT'S AMAZING!

He was awesome you can't find a better role than Barney He was a masterclass in acting

This was not a complete post. I have seen all of Don movies and TV shows and I don't think there is any rumors about him. He was also Andy's neighbor in the Matlock lawyer show. RIP Don 🕊️❤️🕊️ Missing ya!!

I just love him. He was one of the actor's that made me laugh!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣..... I love The Andy Griffith show!!!!! It is my favorite show to watch. I still watch it every day!!!! I even record it.... He was so funny on that show, it bring to you, great value's, honesty, and pure pleasure to watch!!!! You will never find another actor like him!!!! Every episode was brilliant!!!!! Thank You for bringing us laughter and all the fun you gave us.....❤️❤️❤️..🥀🥀🥀🥀......

Two of my favorite movies are The incredible Mr. LIMPET and The Ghost and Mr Chicken. I watch them every time they come on TV. He was an outstanding actor and comedian.

I've always felt that Jon Cryer of "Two and a Half Men" fame was heavily influenced by Don Knotts. Facile expressions, mannerisms and even some resemblance in looks. I don't know if that's so, but both of them are hilarious!

I doubt if the person who wrote the title had watched the video. It's often the way in these sweatshop videos: titler, script writer, reader, all different.

The video seems like it ends in the middle of a sentence, quite abruptly.

The title is absolute clickbait but, at least the video was interesting.

I love when Jack blew his mind and his eyes pop out and he shakes his head, that was so funny to me.

Don Knotts made the Andy Griffith Show. What a legend and a fantastic tribute.

The Andy Griffith show is still genius to this day , , , I wish every parent would make their 9-year olds watch this very family strong TV Series , , , I'm talking all the episodes , , , many ways it's patriotic and strengthens sense of community 👍👍👽

His daughter Karen puts on a live comedy show called Knotts. If you ever get a chance to see her perform you won't be disappointed.

Don was a Legend of comedic talent. RIP!

The video ended awkwardly. What did his family confirm? That he was a ladies man? Anyway........."The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" was a very good movie. Truly scary at some points. When he sees the organ playing by itself.....and then later when there is someone truly playing it, are great moments!

I'm old enough to remember him as the "nervous" man in the street on the Steve Allen show that pre-dated the Tonight Show. Of course, he was very funny.

I loved Don on Three's Company. He was so funny.

The APPLE DUMPLING GANG AND PRIVATE EYES are two of his favorite movies for me, he and Tim Conway were great.

My rumor is that I believe he was a great guy, his acting and comedy is appreciated.

Andy Griffith was a very funny and CLEAN show that was suitable for all ages! They don’t have shows like that anymore on tv. Sad

That's right, karate. My whole body's a weapon. Damn I loved the Knott! Few comedians could deliver a line like he could

What rumors?

That's why Barney only carried one bullet he was a damn sniper.

The Ghost and Mr Chicken was absolutely brilliant.

Okay. So what were the rumors confirmed by the family? The video ended and no rumors revealed. WTF.

I loved Don as Barney & Mr. Furley. He was so diverse in his comedy.

TBK, Don left the show after season 5 because of something Andy said before the show began. I verbally agreed to do the show fir 5 years. It was thrn Don began his career in pictures. "The Apple Dumpling Gang" waa hilarious and he and Tim Conway made an hilarious team. Also, when he heard his good friend Andy was staring in his own shoe he called Andy and told him, "you'll need a deputy," and the rest, as they say is history!

The ghost and mr chicken is one of my all time favorite movies. Don Knotts was hysterical

WTH happened to the rest of the video??

Heard on rumors. Cluck Bait.

Such a truly good man. I’ll always be a fan!

My brother and I used to love watching Don Knotts movie, "The shakiest gun in the west" 😁 This man definitely understood comedy acting.

No one can Replace This man ! Man he was great funny ! And those facial expressions are priceless!! 🙏🙏🙏!

Enough. Griffith and Knotts were in the movie No Time For Sargents where they had a scene together that was hilarious. I am not sure if they played these characters on Broadway. So, these two knew one another very well and were great friends before the Andy Griffith Show. This is so ridiculous.

I liked when Andy would leave Barney in charge of the jail. He was so funny with his one bullet in his shirt pocket... what happened to the rest of the story is there a part two? Also what was the rumor?😳😤🙄🐓

I'm glad I read the comments, saved me from wasting time.ty

In Star Trek the episode, The City On The Edge.Of Forever,' both Spock & Kirk beamed down in front of 'Floyd's Barber Shop."

turn off the damn music, words are more important.

Of course, The Andy Griffith Show was supposedly set in North Carolina, though filmed in California. Little known: The Mayberry Sheriff's Office displayed each current copy of the newsletter of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. And when Barney left the show, he "went" to Raleigh NC to be a detective, in the identification bureau of the NCSBI> (they didn't have detectives--they filed fingerprints.)

I used to have a crush on Barney Fife . That sounds ridiculous until I saw in a celebrity lookalike book,he and mick jagger separated at birth so I used to have a crush on mick as well. How did they make that fish look just like him?!

The Ghost and Mr Chicken was my introduction to Don Knotts! Its a shame he is not so “popular” or “well known”, with my generation…as I was born in 1993 and am 30 years old. The Ghost and Mr Chicken was one of my favourite comedies growing up, I periodically watch it atill to this day! Don Knotts was incredibly funny. You just dont seen Comedians funny im that sense or way anymore. From his body language and mannerisms, down to his facial expressions, and iconic voice!!! Truly a legend, Thank you Mr. Don Knotts for all of the laughs over the years!!!!

Shakiest Gun in the West was also one of his movies

You should pronounce raleigh correctly

Great video about Don Knotts, only criticism is modern photos that had nothing to do with him and abrupt end to video. I remember watching Andy Griffith show and seeing Don's movies at theater as a kid. Ghost And Mr. Chicken is still on of my favorites.

You forgot "No Time For Sergeants" in 1958, it was his first movie

Is there going to be a PART 2?

Misleading clickbaity title, and incomplete story. Thumbs down, and unsubscribing.

Don Knott's made the Andy Griffith show. His role as Barney Fife was hilarious...

I was a huge fan of Don Knotts from the beginning. Yes, I watched Andy because of Barney. Saw all his movies when they came out. Then in the mid '60s I was at Universal with my family. I was walking from the parking lot to a restaurant nearby. I looked up and just 50 feet away was Barney. I stopped and waved to him walking towards me and yelled out Hi! Mr. Knotts. Heck, I was 12 years old and seeing my first actor. His response wasn't what I expected. Never saw his movies or TV appearances again.

Last year I visited his home town of Morgantown, WV. I saw the statue of him on the street and saw his gravesite. I've always been his fan.

I loved watching him in “It’s a mad mad mad mad world.”

Don Knots was a little like Jerry Lewis. A little of him went a very long way.

One of my favorite episodes was the goat eating dynamite and the way Don delivered that line “Blooey”!