how did opie get his name on the andy griffith show
Opie Taylor There are two explanations of the origin of the character's name. One is that Opie was named after bandleader and radio actor Opie Cates;[1][2] the other is that he was named for Opie Shelton (1915â€“1999), a childhood friend of Griffith, who went on to become president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.[3]