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Ron Howard Discovers Distant Cousin Connection to Don Knotts

2/23/2025

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Ron Howard has uncovered a surprising family connection: he is a distant cousin of his beloved "The Andy Griffith Show" co-star, Don Knotts. In a nostalgic post, he shared a cherished 1997 photo featuring Knotts and Andy Griffith, who portrayed his father on the iconic series that brought the charming town of Mayberry, North Carolina, to life from 1960 to 1968.

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Ron Howard has uncovered a surprising family connection: he is a distant cousin of his beloved "The Andy Griffith Show" co-star, Don Knotts. In a nostalgic post, he shared a cherished 1997 photo featuring Knotts and Andy Griffith, who portrayed his father on the iconic series that brought the charming town of Mayberry, North Carolina, to life from 1960 to 1968.