Taylor, Jr., wasn't seen or mentioned. Reception In polls and editorials, Andy has been routinely ranked as one of the greatest TV fathers, praised for being "the kind of father that every kid deserves—a kind, understanding and compassionate man with a sense of humor and a load of common sense." He placed 8th on TV Guide's list of the "Top 50 TV Dads". On the lists created by About.com's Fatherhood section Sheriff Andy Taylor is named the greatest TV father of all time. Tampa Bay Online's public poll also voted him the greatest father in pop culture history, including both television and film, with 82% of the vote. In 2018, retired Akron Beacon Journal writer Rich Heldenfels said he believed Andy Griffith was never nominated for an Emmy because "just made the acting look too easy" and because the character was so much like Griffith, "his timing and other skills did not seem as apparent." References Fictional sheriffs Fictional characters from North Carolina The Andy Griffith Show characters Television characters introduced in 1960