Bluegrass Band From The Andy Griffith Show Performs On Larry's Country Diner

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Oct 02, 2026 03:44

Check out this talented bluegrass band from The Andy Griffith Show perform "There Is A Time" on Larry's Country Diner. The band is called The Dillards, and they are best known for their performances as The Darlings on The Andy Griffith Show. In this clip from Season 14 of Larry's Country Diner, they perform their hit "There Is A Time" from their time in Mayberry!

‘There is a time for love and laughter

The days will pass like summer storms

The winter winds will follow after

But there is love and love is warm’

What great musicians, and what a wonderful performance! The song "There Is A Time" is a classic bluegrass tune written by Rodney Dillard and Mitch Jayne of the pioneering bluegrass band The Dillards. The song was first released by The Dillards in 1964 on their album Back Porch Bluegrass/Pickin' and Singin'.

Other Performances by the Band

"There Is A Time" gained widespread fame through appearances on The Andy Griffith Show, where The Dillards played the musical family The Darlings. It was famously performed on episodes like "The Darling Baby," "The Darling Fortune," and sung by Andy Griffith himself in "Guest in the House." Maggie Peterson, who played Charlene Darling, also delivered memorable vocal renditions on the show.

Although The Dillards recorded only six episodes for The Andy Griffith Show, they continue to be the most often seen bluegrass artists on television, thanks to reruns.

In addition to the people watching The Dillards perform "There Is A Time" on Larry's Country Diner, many people online also enjoyed the performance and shared their praise.

“Great musicians who have had a tremendous influence in the bluegrass genre,” comments one person online.

“Just epic! Bluegrass is always a timeless classic of American music. God bless!” writes another person.

We hope you enjoyed listening to The Dillards perform "There Is A Time" today!