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Originally Posted by SteveMax58
Yeah, I'm not really as sold on Ron Howard's characters being as iconic as maybe memorable. But I'd argue that while Andy Griffith is still a highly recognizable actor, and most people would identify him to AG Show & Matlock, his characters were never "iconic". So I guess I lump Griffith and Howard together in the same boat. Maybe neither belongs on this list.
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Matlock is totally an icon! He's the current cultural symbol of entertainment for old folks (taking over the crown of Murder She Wrote). Andy Griffith not so much anymore, but in his time dude was everywhere...though I would concede that the Andy Griffith character isn't particularly epic in scope. That's kinda like Bob Newhart playing Bob Newhart / Bob Newhart....awesome, but probably not 'iconic' in terms of character.