Don Knott left the show on bad terms.
Well, kind of. Knotts was offered a five picture deal with Universal Studios – a hefty contract for an actor. Knotts gave Andy Griffith the opportunity to retain him by allowing Knotts to own a stake in the show and he had been a regular employee for years while Griffith was owner of over half of the production. Griffith balked and Knotts walked.
Don Knott Left The Show On Bad Terms
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