The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts: An Eye-Popping Look at His Movies

Stephen Cox and Kevin Marhanka
Cumberland House Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781581826586
Reviewed by Lori Plach for Reader Views (2/09)

 

What do Ralph Furley, Barney Fife, Theodore Ogelvie, Mr Chicken and Wheely Applegate have in common? These are all characters which have been portrayed on the screen by none other than Jesse Knotts. Now, I know what you are thinking, “Who is he?” Or, don’t you mean Don Knotts? Yes, Jesse Donald Knotts is more known by his middle name and last name. However, his real first name is Jesse. This is just one of the interesting facts that you will discover when reading the pages of “The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts.”

If he would have taken his first introduction to show business farther, you may have known him more as a ventriloquist like Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy. Instead Don’s dummy’s name was Danny. Perhaps he is best known as Deputy Barney Fife and his carrying one bullet on the “Andy Griffith Show.” Each one of his television shows and movies is briefly described in the pages of this book. Included is a list of the cast members and small synopsis of each movie. He has quite a large number to his credit. His “bug eyes” have been a trademark of his and have been cartoonized many times.

If you would like to know more about his career in show business after being a former soldier, you will want to check out “The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts” by Stephen Cox and Kevin Marhanka. This is a sure-fire hit for comedy lovers! The book is packed with many pictures and many little-known facts. Get to know the man behind the infamous Barney Fife in a whole new way. You will certainly enjoy it and exclaim that he truly is an incredible comedian!

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