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'The New Andy Griffith Show' Trivia Quiz

After Andy left 'The Andy Griffith Show' he made two more attempts at a TV comeback in the 1970's. Do you remember them?

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigwoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
49,298

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
7049

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (3/5), Guest 174 (3/5), Guest 172 (2/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. In 1970 Andy starred in a shortlived show called 'Headmaster'.

True

False

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Question 2 of 5

2. CBS brought 'The New Andy Griffith Show' to TV in 1971. In what fictional town was it located in? Hint

Roxey, North Carolina

Jimson, Georgia

Greenwood, North Carolina

Sparta, Mississippi

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Question 3 of 5

3. What was the name of the character Andy played in this new show? Hint

Andy Sawyer

Andy Wright

Andy Finn

Andy Walker

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Question 4 of 5

4. Andy played a 'hometown boy' who returned and became the town's ______. What goes in the blank? Hint

Mayor

Doctor

Postmaster

Veternarian

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who played Andy's wife in this show? Hint

Barbara Eden

He was a widower in this show as well

Mary Tyler Moore

Lee Meriweather

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Most Recent Scores

May 14 2024 : Guest 24: 3/5
May 14 2024 : Guest 174: 3/5
May 09 2024 : Guest 172: 2/5
May 09 2024 : Guest 174: 4/5
May 08 2024 : Guest 73: 3/5
May 05 2024 : Guest 75: 4/5
May 03 2024 : Guest 174: 2/5
May 02 2024 : Guest 71: 1/5
May 02 2024 : Guest 66: 4/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1970 Andy starred in a shortlived show called 'Headmaster'.

Answer: true

Andy played Andy Thompson, the dean of Concord High School. It was not successful.

2. CBS brought 'The New Andy Griffith Show' to TV in 1971. In what fictional town was it located in?

Answer: Greenwood, North Carolina

Greenwood was bigger than Mayberry but lacked Mayberry's charm.

3. What was the name of the character Andy played in this new show?

Answer: Andy Sawyer

4. Andy played a 'hometown boy' who returned and became the town's ______. What goes in the blank?

Answer: Mayor

The show began with decent ratings but quickly declined and did not complete the season. It ran from January to May in 1971 and was cancelled

5. Who played Andy's wife in this show?

Answer: Lee Meriweather

Meriweather went on to star in 'Time Tunnel' and 'Barnaby Jones'

Source: Author bigwoo

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