Description
This collection of essays draws from diverse perspectives--history, linguistics, law, and religion--to explore the reasons for the enduring popularity of The Andy Griffith Show. Nostalgia and utopia are themes that unite the book. Mayberry, as America's hometown, has offered nostalgic comfort since 1960, and this collection examines this comfort from new perspectives through the lens of contemporary American culture.
Both longtime fans and newcomers may use this book as a guide to explore Mayberry. It offers fresh insight into and contemporary analysis of this classic and beloved television show. From its initial broadcast, the show has never left the airwaves. With streaming, viewers can now visit Mayberry anytime, and this access and these essays invite readers to reflect on why the show continues to resonate.
Author: David Johnson
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 09/10/2026
Pages: 177
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781476697765
ISBN10: 1476697760
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Television | Genres | Comedy
- Performing Arts | Television | History & Criticism
About the Author
David Johnson is a professor of English and linguistics at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. W. Reginald Rampone, Jr., is a professor of English literature where his focus is on early modern English literature, focusing on the drama of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries.