Bibliograph

Tied up in Knotts, my dad and me, Karen Knotts

Type

Label

Tied up in Knotts, my dad and me, Karen Knotts

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tied up in Knotts

Oclc number

1240211796

Responsibility statement

Karen Knotts

Sub title

my dad and me

Summary

Much has been written about Don Knotts's career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between. In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don's difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry. Those looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the show, from the nuts and bolts of production to the hilarious pranks and heartfelt moments between the cast and crew, will see it all through the eyes of the little girl who grew up on the set. Knotts will delight readers with the memories of celebrities touched by Don's life, including Ron Howard, Tim Conway, Andy Griffith, Maggie Peterson, John Waters, Barbara Eden, and Jim Carrey

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Betty Lynn -- Introduction -- Down by the river -- Stars and Gripes -- College man plays the fool -- On live TV, it pays to be nervous -- The legend of Mayberry: a town is born -- I was only funnin' -- The mountain folk -- The women -- Dad and Andy -- A fish, a ghost, an astronaut, and a mule -- Beverly Hills hideaway -- It's all in the family -- Mr. Furley lands, and Mayberry returns -- Barney takes to the stage -- Epilogue

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