Why did Julie March leave Matlock?

She had a family in California that she didn’t want to leave, and Griffith confirmed in an interview that there were no hard feelings when she decided not to continue on the show or make the move to Wilmington to do so. This decision ended up ending her entire acting career.

Why was Charlene replaced on Matlock?

In 1987 Charlene left to start her own practice in Philadelphia and Ben (Andy Griffith) replaced her with Michelle Thomas (Nancy Stafford), who was no relation.

Did Nancy Stafford like Andy Griffith?

As a six-year-old girl, she was a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show (1960). Nancy had said on an interview that when she was just a child, she bore a resemblance of Don Knotts in The Incredible Mr.

Why did Clarence Gilyard leave Matlock?

Though he had a very good working relationship with Nancy Stafford on Matlock (1986), he hasn’t kept her in touch for years, which is why Gilyard has relocated from California to Nevada, to stay busy as both a college professor and a theater director.

Why did Elle leave The Andy Griffith Show?

After twelve appearances in the first season, Ellie disappeared with no explanation offered to the audience. Behind the scenes, Donahue decided she and Griffith lacked the chemistry to make their on-screen romantic relationship credible and she decided to leave.

What was the net worth of Andy Griffith at the time of his death?

Andy Griffith was an American actor and singer who had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his death. After adjusting for inflation, that’s the same as around $66 million in today’s dollars.