Despite his popularity, the late
Andy Griffith never won an Emmy: "Most best recognize Griffith for his work on '
The Andy Griffith Show,' which ran on on CBS between 1960 and 1968. Others recognize him still from some of his later work, especially 'Matlock,' which ran on NBC beginning in 1986, and ended its run on ABC in 1995 ... Despite his legendary television status, Griffith was only ever nominated for one Emmy -- in 1981 ...