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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
7147

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (5/5), Guest 173 (2/5), Guest 67 (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

Jimson, Georgia

Roxey, North Carolina

Sparta, Mississippi

Greenwood, North Carolina

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Question 3 of 5

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

Andy Walker

Andy Finn

Andy Sawyer

Andy Wright

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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

Postmaster

Mayor

Doctor

Veternarian

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Question 5 of 5

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

Lee Meriweather

Mary Tyler Moore

Barbara Eden

He was a widower in this show as well

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2025 : Guest 47: 5/5
Apr 17 2025 : Guest 173: 2/5
Apr 16 2025 : Guest 67: 2/5
Apr 11 2025 : Guest 99: 5/5
Mar 26 2025 : Guest 174: 4/5
Mar 23 2025 : Guest 71: 2/5
Mar 21 2025 : Guest 174: 4/5
Mar 19 2025 : Guest 66: 5/5
Mar 19 2025 : 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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