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What was Don Knotts' post-Mayberry career like?
Knotts went on to star in a series of film comedies that drew on his high-strung persona from The Andy Griffith Show.
What else did Don Knotts do as part of the Army besides serving in World War II?
Knotts was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge and Honorable Service lapel pin.
Why was Don Knotts awarded with these Army medals in World War II?
The World War II Victory Medal was awarded for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946, both dates inclusive, with no minimum time in service requirement.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Don Knotts besides his post Andy Griffith Show and military career?
In 1979 TV Guide ranked him #27 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.

Question: What was his mayor?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Don Knotts' role in the 2005 film Chicken Little?