Special Sub-Topic: Mayberry Part 1 Authored by: musicworks Sub-topic of: Andy Griffith Show

What was Andy Taylor's middle name?

Jackson. It was mentioned several times in the show.

In the episode, 'Up in Barney's Room' how much is Mrs. Mendelbright's life savings?

$3,600.43. Remember she withdraws it from the bank after she evicts Barney and is going to marry Oscar Fields, the con man. Fields was played by J. Pat O'Malley. Mrs. Mendelbright was played by Enid Markey.

What day is the town newspaper 'The Mayberry Gazette' published?

Wednesday. Barney once said "why don't we have a daily paper like the big city".

What was the name of Otis Campbell's wife?

Rita. It is mentioned a few times during the show.

How many children were named after Andy?

2. There was Andelina, the daughter of Charlene Darling and Dud Walsh and little Andy, Sam and Lily Becker's little baby that Andy delivered on the episode, 'Quiet Sam'. Of course Andy and Helen had Andrew Jr. with them on an episode of 'Mayberry R.F.D'. But that was another show.

What was the name of Mayberry's best know hypochondriac and chronic jaywalker?

Emma Brand Watson. Bless her heart!

Goober's filling station sells what kind of gasoline?

Acme. He must get his gas at the same place the Wile E. Coyote gets his stuff.

What city did Helen Crump leave to come to Mayberry?

Kansas City. She was once arrested there for carrying a .38 and dealing cards in an illegal game.

What are the visiting hours at the jail?

2:00 - 4:00 P.M.. Barney mentions it a few times on the show.

At what funeral did Barney and Thelma Lou get acquainted at in 1960?

Wilton Blair. Ever since then Tuesday night has been their night, with a pan of cashew fudge between them watching "that doctor show" on TV.

How many pounds of beef did Aunt Bee purchase from Diamond Jim?

150. Remember the episode, 'Bargain Day' when Aunt Bee buys the beef to save money, and the freezer breaks down.

Barney talks about his mother all through the show but, how many times do we get to see her?

1. The only episode she appears in, is the second episode, 'The Manhunt'. She was played by Lillian Culver. Barney frisks her at the roadblock.

Hope Summers character's name on the show was Clara Edwards, what name did Aunt Bee call her in one episode?

Bertha. There were many contradictions during the show.

Complete the quote? 'The tears on my __________ bespeak the pain that is in my heart'.

Pillow. Written to Barney by his high school sweetheart Ramona Wiley in his yearbook.

Why does Barney like his salt and pepper suit so much?

It hangs just right for the dips when dancing.. He is probably still wearing that suit today!

Who did Barney refer to as 'The beast of the fourth floor'?

Mrs. Von Roeder. Mrs. Von Roeder was one of Andy and Barney's teachers.

What was the name of Otis Campbell's attorney when he was suing the county?

Neil Bently. They were all attorneys on the show. Rafe Peterson sold aluminum siding, Clarence Polk umpires baseball games in their spare time. Miles Bently was an attorney from Jonesboro.

What does Opie call adventure sleeping?

Sleeping on an ironing board between two chairs.. He says this in the episode, 'Man in a Hurry'.

What was the name of the housekeeper before Aunt Bee arrived?

Rose. She left to marry Wilbur Pine in the first episode.

How many Emmys did Don Knotts win for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on the show?

5. He won them in 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, and 1967. Andy never won one.

Who was Warren Ferguson's uncle?

Floyd.

What was Thelma Lou's last name?

It never was revealed.. Can you imagine going through life without a last name.

What is written on the sidewalk outside Floyd's Barbershop?

Bobby Gribble hates Emma Larch.. Now they are announcing their upcoming nuptials. It was written in 1954 when the sidewalk was first laid.

Ernest T. Bass once shared a cave with what two animals?

Possum and Raccoon. That was where he learned to wash his food before eating it.

An easy one for you Andy Griffith fans. What was the name of the exclusive mens' club that wanted to accept Andy but turned down Barney?

The Esquire Club & Esquire Club & Esquire.