While fans might've originally expected Matty to be a relative of the original Matlock, Andy Griffith's character remains fictional within the show, and her grandson chose the alias for her as Matlock ...

When Don Knotts left The Andy Griffith Show after five seasons to pursue a movie career, the show was left scrambling to find a worthy replacement. Knotts’ bumbling deputy Barney Fife was not only a ...