Here are five fun facts about the show that will inspire you to binge-watch this timeless series again.

So, he offered him a one-year contract which then turned into a five-year contract.

Hopefully, Howard’s arm has improved since then.

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It’s called “The Fishin' Hole” and was composed by Earle Hagen and Herbert Spencer.

Hagen is the man who is whistling the song.

Though the song has no words in the show, it did, in fact, come with lyrics.

Griffith even recorded the song with the words, which you’re able to now watchonYouTube.

Though he wasn’t the only one to have a nap cut short.

Only two other shows in history have done the same I Love LucyandSeinfeld.

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