Review of
The
Andy Griffith Show: The Best of Barney, DVD version
Four out of five stars
The comedy team
of the dead-panning straight man Andy Griffith and the apparently mercurial Don
Knotts is significantly underrated. Knotts was exceptional in all phases of
being a funny man, no one could use body language more effectively, his facial
expressions and tone of voice were also among the best.
Given the
number of episodes where Barney was a significant player, choosing the “best of
Barney” is of course a matter of personal taste, with one exception it is hard
to argue against any selection of an episode for inclusion in a “best of.” That
exception is that Barney has to appear in the episode and there is one in this
collection where he does not. That is very sloppy editing procedure, an
inexcusable mistake.
If you are
someone that appreciates the comedic talents of Don Knotts, you will enjoy this
collection. The viewer also should appreciate how well Andy Griffith does the
unemotional straight man.
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