- No more articles
Why Peanut Butter Was A Major Source Of Distress On Matlock
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Pauli Poisuo)
scrn logline
Peanut butter created a messy situation behind the scenes of the hit legal drama Matlock, as tensions brewed over the on-screen use of the beloved spread.
beat sheet
- Andy Griffith, who played the show's title character, was allegedly allergic to peanuts and refused to have the item near him on set, causing production delays and clashes with the crew.
- In one infamous incident, Griffith reportedly stormed off the set after a peanut butter sandwich was left in his dressing room, leading to a standoff that halted filming for over an hour.
call sheet
Andy Griffith, Matlock