DON KNOTTS CAN ACTUALLY ACT!!!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:52pm

To those of you here on this message board who think that Don Knotts can't act, well he CAN ACTUALLY act as he is a talented and gifted Jews Harp player having played since the age of 5 and having gone to Arkansas U for majoring in Jews Harp and Conducting/Performance. He is an accomplished Jews Haprist. On Inside The Actors Studio, James Lipton heard him play the Jews Harp on Mayberry RFD and that in his opinion he plays VERY VERY well. Don Knotts is a freaking brilliant Jews Harp player! And he can act and does act with perfection, comic brilliance, and exceptional performances every single time he steps out on a stage. He is a good singer. He plays to the audience and gets laughs and that is what a true professional actor is supposed to do.

I know that some of you prefer Norman Fell in the role. Jerry Lewis played the role too. Sean Hayes played Ralph Furley and the man himself gave him great reviews of his performance in Three's Company with impeccable timing and so real too. That is the highest compliment from actor to actor IMO. These awards are solid proof that YES, CAN act and ACTUALLY does just that every performance he is in. Don Knotts got alot of good reviews in his role as CHP Officer in the film, CANNONBALL RUN II starring Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise. In fact, the reviewers made comments that he was "under-used" and they would have liked to see more screen time with Don Knotts and a larger part in the film. So Don Knotts CAN ACTUALLY act.


Awards for Don Knotts:


1967 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)
For episode "Barney Comes to Mayberry".


1966 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)
For episode "The Return of Barney Fife".


1963 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)



1962 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)



1961 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor or Actress in a Series
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)



Laurel Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
1967 Nominated Golden Laurel Male Comedy Performance
for: The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
5th place.


1964 2nd place Golden Laurel Top Male New Face



TV Land Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated TV Land Award Favorite Nosy Neighbor
for: "Three's Company" (1977)



2004 Won Legend Award
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)
Shared with:
Andy Griffith
Jim Nabors
George Lindsey
Elinor Donahue
Betty Lynn
Howard Morris
Maggie Peterson
Harvey Bullock (writer)
Earle H. Hagen (composer)
Aaron Ruben (producer)


Nominated TV Land Award Favorite Fashion Plate - Male
for: "Three's Company" (1977)



2003 Won TV Land Award Favorite Second Banana
for: "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960)


Nominated TV Land Award Nosiest Neighbor
for: "Three's Company" (1977)



Walk of Fame
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2000 - Star on the Walk of Fame Television
On 19 January 2000.
At 7083 Hollywood Blvd.

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:56pm

LOL Damn skippy!

(Sue, what would we do without you?)

[Roscoe]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:57pm

Did anyone say he couln't act?

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:59pm

Let me at the bastard who say he couldn't act!

[LindaTNo1]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:59pm

You got that right! The late, great Don Knotts CAN definitely act. WOW! Right after his passing, one of his children was on Larry King Live and she was telling Larry King that her father would lock himself in his room to memorize his lines for an episode (The Andy Griffith Show and Three's Company) and he would memorize EVERYBODY'S lines too. He was perfection plus. He took his craft very seriously and so dedicated to each episode/role that he chose throughout his career. He is an ICON in the sitcom world and so loved too! He is truly missed!

[Calvin]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:01pm

Well, surPRISE surPRISE!

Oh, wait, that was Jim Nabors. Can he act? We know he can sing like an angel!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:02pm

And STRAIGHT, too!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:02pm

I miss him every day. As I shave, I say "Damn I miss Don Knotts." When I saw DAMN YANKEES, I thought, "Damn, I miss Don Knotts."

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:10pm

I think we should all don knots in honor of the late, great Don Knotts.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:16pm

But he wasn't on Will and Grace!

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:16pm

Now Don Knotts would be great as Mr. Applegate.

[Calvin]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:17pm

As would Dennis Haskins.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:20pm

I can see him as Meg.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:25pm

But he wasn't on Will and Grace!

Which instantly elevated him to a higher status of actor.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:29pm

Okay, well, maybe he WASN'T on Will and Grace, but he DID guest star on She's The Sheriff!

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:32pm

Oh, that's okay then.

[Calvin]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:36pm

Did you know that there are several concertos written for the Jew's Harp?
Truly!

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:43pm

Best human ever Updated On: 7/14/08 at 01:43 PM

[allofmylife]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 2:11pm

Of course he can (could) act.

And - seriously - Don Rickles is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Not sure about Dom Deluise but I do know he went to The High School for the Performing Arts....

[allofmylife]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 2:12pm

oooops

Don was so nice

I posted this twice


Anyone know

About Don Ho?

Updated On: 7/14/08 at 02:12 PM

[LindaTNo1]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:20pm

Will and Grace is one of ONLY 3 sitcoms in television history for all 4 principal actors to win Emmys, the Show won an Emmy, James Burrows won Emmy for directing, other awards for set design, and other GLAAD awards, SAG awards, Golden Globe nominations, among others to include People's Choice awards twice. It is in the Top 50 All-Time Classics of shows of all time so not bad at all, not bad. And it ran for 8 seasons too. Groundbreaking, innovative and hilarious too. I am so glad that I am NOT a homophobe and see excellence when it is right in front of me.


Have a wonderful day!

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:25pm

Can I just say that Will & Grace has nothing to do with Don Knotts. Also just because Sean was on Will & Grace that has NO merit for you to post technical awards, & Emmys for the other stars it is supposed to be about Sean.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:46pm

Linda, what the f does homophobia have to do with Don Knotts OR Will and Grace?

[StageFan2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 3:56pm

Lots of theatre performers have TV and movie credits and many are first class musicians. Some are part of or have been part of a very successful TV show and have equally as impressive if not more impressive credentials than Sean. That just makes them part of the team, not the reason for a show's success. Not all of them can translate such performance to the stage however. Can Sean? Not in my opinion. I saw the show yesterday and he simply doesn't have the chops. I kept looking for Eric McCormick and Megan M. to step out onto the stage. I was disappointed with the show anyway, but that's another thread.

Nuff said. Back on track.

I love Mr. Lippett! He was...incredible!! I liked The Apple Dumpling Gang too.

Thanks for the memories Sueleen.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 4:04pm

OT: But, Sue I just learned that you are a woman. You learn something new everyday.