About This Quiz
Can you remember the name of the beloved aunt who cared for the widowed Andy and his young son? And what was the name of that town drunk who always found himself in one of the cells down at the station? If you can answer these questions while whistling the tune of "The Fishin' Hole" -- that's the show's iconic theme song -- then you might have what it takes to ace this "Andy Griffith Show" quiz!
Andy Griffith was a film actor and famous gospel singer when he scored his own show, starting in 1960. The series, which featured Griffith as a small-town sheriff maintaining the peace in a small town, was inspired by Griffith's own hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
The link between Mount Airy and Mayberry is so strong that the town holds an annual fall festival known as Mayberry Days to honor their hometown hero. Visitors can ride in police vehicles designed to look like the one Andy drove on the show, get a haircut at Floyd's barbershop, and stroll down a historic main street that looks like it came straight out of an episode of the TV show.
Though "The Andy Griffith Show" was cancelled way back in 1968, its spirit lives on in small towns across the U.S., and also in the 249 episodes still in regular rotation -- ready to give viewers a dose of nostalgia for a time when even the bumbling Barney could make a living as a Deputy Sheriff.
Ready to test your knowledge of this classic series? Take our quiz to test your "Andy Griffith Show" IQ!
Thelma Lou ( a lady with no last name, apparently) was a part of Barney's life for several seasons.
To quote the end-of-show credits: "Automobiles Furnished by...FORD MOTOR CO."
In Season 1, Episode 1, Barney thanks, "Cousin Andy" for selecting him as deputy.
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In "Barney's First Car," Ellen Corby—the future Grandma Walton—played used-car swindler, "Mrs. Lesh."
The fictional town of Mount Pilot was often mentioned by the good people of Mayberry.
In an episode called, "The Song Festers," Gomer surprises Mayberry by singing, "Santa Lucia."
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In "Howard, the Comedian," Howard Sprague's stand-up comedy about Mayberry rankles some locals.
Season 1, Episode 1 begins with the marriage and departure of the Taylors' housekeeper, Rose.
In "A Wife for Andy," Barney is distressed to learn that Helen Crump doesn't know how to make leg of lamb, "Andy's favorite dish."
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Aunt Bee's disastrous pickle recipe merited an episode all its own in Season 2.
Briscoe Darling and his family were featured in several great episodes.
Jerry Van Dyke briefly filled the comedic hole left behind when Don Knotts left the series.
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In Season 6, the Taylors went to Hollywood for the making of "Sheriff Without a Gun."
In "The Bookie Barber," Floyd took on an assistant who turned out to be...well, a bookie.
Fortunately, Andy met Mr. McBeevee before punishing Opie for making up stories!
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Malcolm Merriweather rode his bicycle into Mayberry in Season 3.
Goober Pyle, played by George Lindsey, was Gomer Pyle's cousin.
Barbara Eden—future "I Dream of Jeannie" genie—played an alluring manicurist doing nails at Floyd's.
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In the "Alcohol and Old Lace" episode, the Morrison sisters turned in several fellow moonshiners.
The character of Sheriff Andy Taylor was introduced in a 1960 episode of "The Danny Thomas Show."
In "Mountain Wedding," Andy calls for "Dooley" when they need to choose a song to play.
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The musical core of the Darlings was a quartet called "The Dillards."
Howard Hesseman—the future Dr. Johnny Fever—appeared in "Sam for Town Council" (Season 8) but was credited as Dan Sturdy.
The Morrison sisters didn't make moonshine; they made "elixir for celebrations and special occasions."
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In the episode, "The Lodge," Howard Sprague tries to join the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship.
Within about a month of the show's premiere, Ellie Walker came to town and caught Andy's eye!
"The Mayberry Chef" appeared on Channel 12 out of Siler City!
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While sight-seeing outside Caesar Romero's Hollywood home, the Taylors are asked to step off the lawn.
Gavin MacLeod—future captain of "The Love Boat"—played actor, Bryan Bender.
Don Rickles played traveling salesman Newton Monroe in "The Luck of Newton Monroe" (Season 5).
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Jack Nicholson appeared on the show in both 1966 and 1967, as different characters.
Before Howard McNear's unforgettable Floyd, Walter Baldwin took a turn as Mayberry's eccentric barber.
In "Opie's Drugstore Job," the newly employed Opie breaks a pricey bottle of perfume.
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The Sound Committee even had their own printed bass drum head!