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Why We Watch The Andy Griffith Show: Essays on Nostalgia and Utopia in Mayberry

By David Johnson (Editor), W. Reginald Rampone, Jr. (Editor)
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By David Johnson (Editor), W. Reginald Rampone, Jr. (Editor)
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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 Ma...

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