'Actor Don Knotts played the starring role at a dedication ceremony in his behalf last fall when his Morgantown hometown named a new roadway in his behalf. Knotts grew up in Morgantown and graduated from West Virginia University in 1948 with a degree in theatre.
Don Knotts Sharing Story with Children, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975
Description:
'Don Knotts regales a youthful audience with tales from intrigue and mystery during a special visit to West Virginia University in the 1970s. Knotts, who worked for WVU when he was a student here in the 1940s, has returned many times to give back to his alma mater.
Don Knotts Takes a Picture with Fans, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'Don Knotts poses with some fans at Morgantown's Cosmopolitan Restaurant, a local eatery famous for its hot dogs. Knotts was in town for a Morgantown High get together.'
Don Knotts with Friend Margaret Lopez, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'Don Knotts shares a laugh with long-time friend and West Virginia University employee Margaret Lopez at a recent Morgantown High reunion. Lopez and Knotts have kept in touch since high school days. She remembers her friend as 'shy' but 'funny'.