Don Knotts' hometown to honor him as he turns 80

[Kadie]

Don Knotts' hometown to honor him as he turns 80

The Associated Press
Last Updated: July 21, 2004, 08:55:16 AM PDT


MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Don Knotts' hometown is planning several tributes to one of its favorite sons, including a possible film festival next year.
Knotts, who celebrated his 80th birthday Wednesday, will be honored over the coming year for his contributions to the film industry, Mayor Ron Justice said. That includes a possible site where people could learn about the comedic icon, his films and his connection to Morgantown.

"He's always remembered his roots," Justice said. "He is our favorite son."

Knotts, who lives in Beverly Hills, Calif., is still mainly identified with the role that won him five Emmys, that of bumbling Deputy Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show."

http://www.modbee.com/state_wire/story/8878374p-9768064c.html

[WI_DEM]

1. If I were showing a film festival of Don Knotts films

I would include:
"Move Over Darling" as the timid shoe clerk
"The Incredible Mr. Limpet" his first starring role
"The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" his most popular film
"The Reluctant Astronaut"
"The Apple Dumpling Gang"
"Pleasantville" (for later day Knotts)

[tsakshaug]

5. No time for Sargent's

small role, but great

[Kadie]

9. I haven't seen some of those movies in a long time

Thanks for the list, I will have to introduce my son to the wonderful Don Knotts and get a chance to watch them again myself.

[ClintonTyree]

2. Nip it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nip it in the bud, that's the only way to handle this. Nip it!!!

[WI_DEM]

3. andy: nip it?

Barney (smugly): in the bud.

[Mr_Charlie]

4. Don Knott's campaign donations

$300 soft money donation to Dems
http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=CA&last=Knotts&first=Don

[WI_DEM]

6. he and Andy Griffith are democrats

dems once tried to get Andy to run for the Senate in NC, too.

[Mr_Charlie]

8. Hey, you're right. he's made some donations, too

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?last=Griffith&first=Andy

[demnan]

7. One of the greatest

It's remarkable how timeless a good comedy team (Griffith and Knotts) are.