Don "Barney Fife" Knotts Dead

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Not only did Don Knotts serve in the Army, his character Barney Fife did too... as a librarian in a PX in Brooklyn. I recall they told that in an episode. Just recalling a paralell.

And there's a lot more to duty than being in combat. I've heard that for every man in combat, there's 7-10 men in support positions making it possible for that man on the front line to do his job. This is why we owe the support troops a big "thank you" too.
 
MrTwigg, the suggestion that he should be buried with his bullet in his shirt pocket was very moving. I always liked Don Knotts. As a fellow West Virginian I can say that the "Incredible Mr. Limpet" was one of my favorite movies. And lets not forget the work he did with Tim Conway.
 
He made us laugh without making fun of anyone. (Except maybe himself) A talent that will be missed. I wish I would have really known him.

Sad to say that is not the way things are now days.
 
Very sad to see him go. I learned a lot in my law enforcement career from Barney and Andy. Not tactics but how to treat people.
 
I will never forget Don Knott's character Barney Fife. Many years ago I was introduced to the shooting sports by my uncle who used to take me out hunting with him. During my first season he taught me gun safety and familiarization by making me carry my shotgun unloaded with a few shells in my pocket. My first chance at bagging a buck was foiled by the depressing "click" of an unloaded dry fired gun. By the time I could dig out a shell bambi was out of my sight.
 
Another of the great ones from a generation that had so many. Time may take them away but fond memories will bring them back. For the many laughs and smiles that we looked forward to each week as kids. This ones to you Don Knotts, Gods Speed.
 
Requiescat Im Pacem.

Godspeed, Don.

I regret not enjoying "Mayberry" until later in life. My Dad and I watch it every Sunday afternoon together now. He was part of a generation that was able to see humor in everyday circumstances and were kind enough to let the rest of us in on the joke. Talent and class like that are a rare commodity.

You will be missed, Deputy Fife.
 
People like Don Knotts, Andy and the show they were on represent a wonderful era to me that is gone. It saddens me greatly. Don Knotts was a class act. Thanks for the memories Barney!
 
I remember seeing him on "Pleasantville" and tears welled up in my eyes. He still had the charm and charisma that made the world love him. He was perfectly cast for that role.

RIP Deputy. ;)
 
RIP Mr Knotts

He will be missed... It's amazing how a character like Barney Fife can be so timeless, simply because he was so human.


gp911
 
As posted by SMLE:
"Don Knotts also served in the US Army in WWII. IIRC, he wasn't in combat, but he wore the uniform and did his duty to his counrty."

It looks like Don Knotts did double duty. First he served then he entertained. With all the trash on tv that I won't let my kids see they can view any of the shows he did, no questions asked! I wish there were more people like him in the business. A man of values.

Thank You Mr. Knotts.

lawdogso
 
He was part of the family that moved west and added the "s" onto the name.
I was told I am related to him along with the Knott's Berry Farm people from way back.
Too bad I did not get to meet him.

Barney will always rule!
 
awww, im very sorry to learn of don's death.

in my mind ? i alway's thought he carried a S&W model 10.

why ? i dont know. just alway's thought that.

i too, hope he was buried with a bullet in his pockett.

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I belive he carried a Colt Official Police revolver. I do know it ws a Colt. Went shooting today with some friends and each of us carried a .38 Spec. cartridge in our shirt pockets and put a few rounds through my Colt OP in honor of "Barney".
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MUSTANGER98

Thanks for your research on the actors in the show who have passed on, but did I read correctly that "Otis" and "Aunt Bee" passed away on the same day?

I just don't recall that.
 
It looks like Don Knotts did double duty. First he served then he entertained. With all the trash on tv that I won't let my kids see they can view any of the shows he did, no questions asked! I wish there were more people like him in the business. A man of values.

Thank You Mr. Knotts.

lawdogso
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So true, Don Knotts was from a time when what was on TV was truely entertaining. Today's shows either get their ratings from violence, attitude, sex, or the misery of others (reality shows) and send a mostly inappropriate theme or message, if they send anything at all. Back in the day when Lucy was trying to slip something past Ricky, and Deputy Fife was keeping the streets of Mayberry safe, the underlying message was stable family structures and unity, the ability to laugh at ones self without lashing out at others over false pride, the betterment of the community. The simple answer of what is right and wrong, hardley what we have today.
Don Knotts came from a better time, and has gone to a better place. God Bless.
 
Texshooter, I didn't notice about Otis's and Aunt Bea's date of death being the same until you brought it up and I had to look back. I also notice that their date of birth was the same as well.
 
Thank you moderator

Thanks to the moderator for keeping this thread open. On TFL it was closed because it was not gun related.

THR is best again.
 
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