Special Sub-Topic: Do You Know Mayberry? Authored by: bron317 Sub-topic of: Andy Griffith Show

What was Opie's mother's name?

It was never revealed. In fact, she was only mentioned once in the entire series! Apparently, her memory was too painful for Andy to dwell on!

Who was the preacher at the All Souls Church?

Reverend Tucker. The All Souls Church was later called the Community Church. Reverend Breen, a visiting friend of Reverend Tucker's, preached the sermon once, but Reverend Felcher and Reverend Alden were stuck in Queens, New York and Walnut Grove, respectively.

What visiting handyman took a shine to Aunt Bee?

Mr. Wheeler. Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe on 'Petticoat Junction') played the free-loading Mr. Wheeler, who slyly conned Andy into doing all his work while he squired Aunt Bee about town.

Where would Gomer go if he was a spider?

under the bandstand. Classic scene from "Sermon for Today." If you haven't seen this one, watch it now!

Why did Mayberry not owe Frank Myers any money for his war bond?

It was a Confederate War bond and payable in Confederate money.. Andy Clyde played Frank Myers. The character was named for Frank Myers, the actual production manager for the show. This is also where Myers Lake got its name.

Who burned down his own barn?

Jubal Foster. Jubal was a moonshiner who accidentally burned down his barn, then blamed it on Opie's new club, the Wildcats.

What actor portrayed Ron Bailey in the episode "Bailey's Bad Boy?"

Bill Bixby. Bill Bixby went on the following year (1963) to star in his own series, "My Favorite Martian."

Who among the following visitors to Mayberry was not a criminal?

Arthur Harrington. Arthur Harrington was Ron Bailey's father's attorney, who came to bail Ron out of jail.

What prompted Ellen Brown, the manicurist, to get off the bus in Mayberry?

She saw the sign saying, "Welcome to Mayberry, the Friendly Town.". Barbara Eden played Ellen Brown, who had gone looking for a friendly town and found it in Mayberry. As Andy said, nature was good to her...real, REAL good to her!

Who was the town choir director?

John Masters. John Masters was also the director and coordinator of any musicales, pageants, etc. in town. He also worked as a reservations clerk at the Mayberry Hotel.