On the final day of filming "The Andy Griffith Show" in 1968, the atmosphere on set was far from celebratory. Andy Griffith, usually composed and warm in front of the camera, quietly stepped away from the soundstage once the last scene wrapped. According

On the final day of filming "The Andy Griffith Show" in 1968, the atmosphere on set was far from celebratory. Andy Griffith, usually composed and warm in front of the camera, quietly stepped away from the soundstage once the last scene wrapped. According

*Desilu Studios, 1968* — As the final scene of “The Andy Griffith Show” was filmed and the cameras ceased rolling for the last time, a somber hush fell over the set. Unlike the jubilant celebrations that often accompany the conclusion of long-running television series, the mood on the final day of filming was notably subdued and introspective. Behind the scenes, cast and crew members could sense that this was a moment heavy with emotion, a poign…