However , it was quickly discovered that the show was funnier with the roles reversed .
When the show first aired , Griffith was intended to be the comedic lead with Knotts as his straight man , similar to their roles in No Time for Sergeants .
It was quickly discovered that the show was funnier with the roles reversed .
When the show first aired , Griffith was intended to be the comedic lead with Knotts as his straight man , similar to their roles in No Time for Sergeants .