This is my all time favorite Don Knotts film, and it is a perfect showcase for his style of comedic acting. But it isn't just Don that makes it a gem, as you point out, it is the ensemble of great character players, and near perfect casting, that really make it shine. There is a quaintness and understated quality to the movie that really makes it work, too. They don't make 'em like this, anymore.
Grew up watching Don Knotts and was always a fan. He lived a good life and left behind many memorable works and had earned mine and many others respect .No sad ending here
I absolutely love this movie as a child and still love it today as an adult! He was an amazing actor and no one today, in my opinion, even comes close to the quality of an actor that he became. My only regret is I wish I would have gotten a chance to meet him before he passed away😢 I'm just glad he was put on this Earth for a short while so that we all could enjoy his films and remember the GREAT person that he was and the AMAZING ACTOR that he became! REST IN PEACE SIR 🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I LOVED THIS GUY, MR KNOTTS. ONE of a KIND, NEVER BE ANOTHER. SAD TO SEE ALL these GREAT ACTORS GONE, the GARBAGE TODAY is so SAD. WE GOT SPOILED, YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY DON'T MISS WHAT they NEVER KNEW. ALSO VERY SAD.
When I was a kid, my parents took me to see The Ghost & Mr. Chicken. We drove into the nearby big city Stockton, CA and attended the showing at a classic, beautiful Fox Theatre. The ambiance was perfect.
I remember, quite well, seeing this film as a double feature with “ Munster go Home “. Of course I’d gone to see the Munsters, but I come away absolutely loving born films. It was great seeing the Munsters in colour but “ The Ghost and Mr. Chicken “ was a scene stealer that I thought was the better film.
I remember years ago when I played Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights on the PS2, Don Knotts did his first and only voice acting job for a video game as the gardener.
I saw Kingpin in the theater, and laughed out loud when that "Atta boy Luther" rang out. It seemed such a ridiculous pull, and it really endeared that movie to me knowing that they saw the same thing I did.
Always one of my Don Knotts favorites! Just watched it around Halloween. Somewhere during that time frame, (I was 8), my Mother was dating a guy who worked at Universal. He knew I loved movies, and gave me several original 35mm film strips cut from the original prints. Each about 6 to 8 frames 🎞️ of this film, and "Astronaut", all wrapped in Universal tissue & envelopes. Along with autographed pics of some of the cast. Of course at 8, I was space crazy, and positive I'd be living on the moon one day. 🚀🪐 Even at that age, I had good taste, and thought Alma, (Joan Staley), was Beautiful. Those film strips & pics were prized possessions. Sadly, over the years, they disappeared. Would sure love to have them now.!
@@TheLifeandSadEnding Yeah, I know. Thanks. The memory is great, and is really all I need, as I'm selling everything off now. Stage 4 terminal. No sympathy please. I have actually made my peace, and am good. Just enjoy every second. Thanks so much for this video! God Bless you!
@@thearthound So sorry, sir!! If there is a God in Heaven, maybe someday we can all meet, and have all the time to watch these films, and talk. ………BE BRAVE.
this is by far my favorite don knotts film! i was 4 in 1966. the local drive-in posted a placard in the window of the local laundry mat featuring the schedule of the upcoming summer movies soon to play there. the film that caught my eye the most was actually mario bava's blood and black lace. i could tell it was a scary movie, but my sister who was 9 years my senior thought it was a dirty movie. any way there was no way i was going to get to see it. then w-a-y down at the bottom of the poster was the gost and mr chicken. my sister said that i could go see that, but not blood and black lace. keep in mind at 4 i could not yet read. i was just going by the art that accompanied each film. finally the ghost and mr. chicken was playing. my mom, my sister, one of her friends loaded up and to the drive-in we went. it was a very hot night. our car windows were rolled down. nearby there was a station wagon parked and it's windows were also rolled down. the guy in the station wagon laughed and laughed. we would laugh at the antics on the screen and then we would laugh at his laughter. i will admit that some of the scary stuff i actually found to be frightening at the age of 4. there was no way possible that the 4 year old me could have withstood a mario bava horror film! the score made a huge impression upon me. the karate chop that beheaded the mannequin was my most favorite scene. it was probably the most fun i have ever had going to the movies.for a few years it played on nbc pretty often and i watched it every time it aired.
I love this movie and met Don KNotts on a plane age 13 in 1969 wekept shaking each others hands up and down as we were both nervous and yes hes a very hystrung and nervous person in real life !
I still think one of his better movie was when he turned into a cartoon fish in The Incredible Mr. Limpett. For my birthday this year we are gonna go by the Weeki Wachee Springs Underwater Theater where they premiered that movie. I always wanted to go see that place.
For me, Barnie is who the man was. I have seen The Ghost & Mr. Chicken, but, I viewed it in retrospect. So, the Andy Griffith show has always defined Don Knots for me…
LOVE THAT FILM!!!! His BEST!! Didn't know it was styled after "THE HAUNTED HOUSE", episode (season 4, episode 2, I believe)!!! Have "THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN", somewhere in my collection😁!! Also, liked the copyright condemnation, with the help of Charlton Heston's, "THE PLANET OF THE APES"!! Good idea, there!! But wasn't the Victorian house you illustrated (for this movie), from Norman Bates', (PSYCHO)?
Always Loved this flic! & speaking of Griffith Alums joining him in his movies... wasn't Paul Hartman in 'The reluctant Astronaut'??? One more I feel compelled to add is 'The Incredible Mr. Limpet'!
@@TheLifeandSadEnding Indeed I did. Infact, one of my favorite related Movie anecdotes was when they were filming 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' they needed actor who looked like stogie old Businessmen, but could also dance! thus they scoured Hollywood for aging Hoofers from the old 30s & 40s Musicals! One of whom being our Mr. Hartman!
If they won’t let you post any music in your video for copyright issues lol, how about posting a link on the bottom of your post directing people to the video so they can hear the music without you getting into any trouble??
The Haunted House episode was one of my favorite and Ghost and Mr Chicken one of my favorite comedy horror movies. Didnt much care for his character in Threes Company. Apple Dumpling was my least favorite of his movies.
This is my all time favorite Don Knotts film, and it is a perfect showcase for his style of comedic acting. But it isn't just Don that makes it a gem, as you point out, it is the ensemble of great character players, and near perfect casting, that really make it shine. There is a quaintness and understated quality to the movie that really makes it work, too. They don't make 'em like this, anymore.
One of my favorites. Love the Haunted Organ Music.
Yeah, I love the organ music too.
Grew up watching Don Knotts and was always a fan. He lived a good life and left behind many memorable works and had earned mine and many others respect .No sad ending here
I absolutely love this movie as a child and still love it today as an adult! He was an amazing actor and no one today, in my opinion, even comes close to the quality of an actor that he became.
My only regret is I wish I would have gotten a chance to meet him before he passed away😢 I'm just glad he was put on this Earth for a short while so that we all could enjoy his films and remember the GREAT person that he was and the AMAZING ACTOR that he became!
REST IN PEACE SIR
🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for remembering Don Knotts and sharing his memory and laughter. May God rest his soul🙏 and may he never be forgotten
I LOVED THIS GUY, MR KNOTTS. ONE of a KIND, NEVER BE ANOTHER. SAD TO SEE ALL these GREAT ACTORS GONE, the GARBAGE TODAY is so SAD. WE GOT SPOILED, YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY DON'T MISS WHAT they NEVER KNEW. ALSO VERY SAD.
Thanks Bill!
When I was a kid, my parents took me to see The Ghost & Mr. Chicken. We drove into the nearby big city Stockton, CA and attended the showing at a classic, beautiful Fox Theatre. The ambiance was perfect.
DON KNOTTS, A REAL TREASURE !
I remember, quite well, seeing this film as a double feature with “ Munster go Home “. Of course I’d gone to see the Munsters, but I come away absolutely loving born films.
It was great seeing the Munsters in colour but “ The Ghost and Mr. Chicken “ was a scene stealer that I thought was the better film.
I both loved and was scared by this movie as a kid. Still one of my favorites.
Sunday afternoon favorite! Good fun movie!
Got it on DVD along with other movies of his...I'm a very lucky man to have seen so many Don Knotts movies, don't forget "The Incredible Mr. Limpett".
I remember years ago when I played Scooby Doo Night of 100 Frights on the PS2, Don Knotts did his first and only voice acting job for a video game as the gardener.
I saw Kingpin in the theater, and laughed out loud when that "Atta boy Luther" rang out. It seemed such a ridiculous pull, and it really endeared that movie to me knowing that they saw the same thing I did.
Always one of my Don Knotts favorites! Just watched it around Halloween. Somewhere during that time frame, (I was 8), my Mother was dating a guy who worked at Universal. He knew I loved movies, and gave me several original 35mm film strips cut from the original prints. Each about 6 to 8 frames 🎞️ of this film, and "Astronaut", all wrapped in Universal tissue & envelopes. Along with autographed pics of some of the cast.
Of course at 8, I was space crazy, and positive I'd be living on the moon one day. 🚀🪐
Even at that age, I had good taste, and thought Alma, (Joan Staley), was Beautiful.
Those film strips & pics were prized possessions. Sadly, over the years, they disappeared. Would sure love to have them now.!
That is a shame, but it happens all too often. At least you have the memories.
@@TheLifeandSadEnding Yeah, I know. Thanks.
The memory is great, and is really all I need, as I'm selling everything off now. Stage 4 terminal. No sympathy please. I have actually made my peace, and am good.
Just enjoy every second.
Thanks so much for this video!
God Bless you!
@@thearthound So sorry, sir!! If there is a God in Heaven, maybe someday we can all meet, and have all the time to watch these films, and talk.
………BE BRAVE.
It was a regular TV feature for years to come after its cinema run.. I loved it.. And do miss seeing it
brilliant movie. seen it over and over. also the reluctant astronaut!
One of my favorites!
this is by far my favorite don knotts film! i was 4 in 1966. the local drive-in posted a placard in the window of the local laundry mat featuring the schedule of the upcoming summer movies soon to play there. the film that caught my eye the most was actually mario bava's blood and black lace. i could tell it was a scary movie, but my sister who was 9 years my senior thought it was a dirty movie. any way there was no way i was going to get to see it. then w-a-y down at the bottom of the poster was the gost and mr chicken. my sister said that i could go see that, but not blood and black lace. keep in mind at 4 i could not yet read. i was just going by the art that accompanied each film. finally the ghost and mr. chicken was playing. my mom, my sister, one of her friends loaded up and to the drive-in we went. it was a very hot night. our car windows were rolled down. nearby there was a station wagon parked and it's windows were also rolled down. the guy in the station wagon laughed and laughed. we would laugh at the antics on the screen and then we would laugh at his laughter. i will admit that some of the scary stuff i actually found to be frightening at the age of 4. there was no way possible that the 4 year old me could have withstood a mario bava horror film! the score made a huge impression upon me. the karate chop that beheaded the mannequin was my most favorite scene. it was probably the most fun i have ever had going to the movies.for a few years it played on nbc pretty often and i watched it every time it aired.
"ATTABOY LUTHER" is in my vocabulary but have yet to have anyone recognize it.
Everett Greenbaum was the man who yelled out Attaboy Luther
I love this movie and met Don KNotts on a plane age 13 in 1969 wekept shaking each others hands up and down as we were both nervous and yes hes a very hystrung and nervous person in real life !
I still think one of his better movie was when he turned into a cartoon fish in The Incredible Mr. Limpett. For my birthday this year we are gonna go by the Weeki Wachee Springs Underwater Theater where they premiered that movie. I always wanted to go see that place.
I agree! Love the way the fish looks like him. Lol
Oh, happy birthday and have fun!
I love "The Incredible Mr. Limpet"
There's not another comedian like Don Knotts anywhere in time and won't be. An original!
I loved this movie when it first came out.
I haven't seen that movie, but I do love Don Knotts!
Yep. Ghost and Mr Chicken one of my favorites!
Yes hysterical.
I make sure to watch it whenever it’s shown free on TV.
Loved this movie!!!!
For me, Barnie is who the man was.
I have seen The Ghost & Mr. Chicken, but, I viewed it in retrospect. So, the Andy Griffith show has always defined Don Knots for me…
I love this movie to!
I love that film! 🐓
LOVE THAT FILM!!!! His BEST!! Didn't know it was styled after "THE HAUNTED HOUSE", episode (season 4, episode 2, I believe)!!! Have "THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN", somewhere in my collection😁!! Also, liked the copyright condemnation, with the help of Charlton Heston's, "THE PLANET OF THE APES"!! Good idea, there!! But wasn't the Victorian house you illustrated (for this movie), from Norman Bates', (PSYCHO)?
I LOVE 'The Ghost and Mr.Chicken.
You are smart, not like people say. And you have good taste.
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES. SAW IT AT THE DRIVE-IN WHEN IT CAME OUT. I HAVE IT ON DVD AND WATCH IT SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR.
Always Loved this flic! & speaking of Griffith Alums joining him in his movies... wasn't Paul Hartman in 'The reluctant Astronaut'??? One more I feel compelled to add is 'The Incredible Mr. Limpet'!
You know Paul Hartman was a dancer in his earlier career.
@@TheLifeandSadEnding Indeed I did. Infact, one of my favorite related Movie anecdotes was when they were filming 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' they needed actor who looked like stogie old Businessmen, but could also dance! thus they scoured Hollywood for aging Hoofers from the old 30s & 40s Musicals! One of whom being our Mr. Hartman!
Emmet's 'fix-it', shop!!
That movie is so funny I have that movie.
My favorite Don Knotts film is The Incredible Mr. Limpet.
You didn't mention the Incredible Mr. LIMPET.
Ooops. Sorry about that.
Absolutely a great one.
Good, but not as great as "THE GHOST, and MR. CHICKEN"!!
I think you breezed over a very pivotal role he played in the movie *_"Pleasantville"._* From 1998.
@Harvey3rdman. I believe that was his last film role, if I'm not, mistaken!
Why don't people make movies like this anymore?
Good question.
The talent doesn't exist anymore
They don't make movies like this anymore because the audience changed. A movie like this would be a flop today.
If they won’t let you post any music in your video for copyright issues lol, how about posting a link on the bottom of your post directing people to the video so they can hear the music without you getting into any trouble??
The ghost and Mr chicken with the shakiness gun in the west. The love God was not his best
If BonAmi couldn’t do it nothing could.
That's right!
I forgot about, that😏!!
The Haunted House episode was one of my favorite and Ghost and Mr Chicken one of my favorite comedy horror movies.
Didnt much care for his character in Threes Company. Apple Dumpling was my least favorite of his movies.
Incredible Mister limpet
Nice try buddy, it has been a fav of mine for 50 years
Mr limpet
Was the G D word really necessary?
Sorry about that Robert.
F@&kin A
Yeah, yeah, we know how uptight you Christians, are. It's ONLY a word, and the Christian God (one of five), won't hate you for it🙄!!
Could have gone without the taking of the lords name in vain insertion. It was really pretty pointless.