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Quiz about The New Andy Griffith Show
Quiz about The New Andy Griffith Show

'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.
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Author
bigwoo
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
49,298
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
7029
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (3/5), Guest 172 (3/5), Guest 98 (4/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. In 1970 Andy starred in a shortlived show called 'Headmaster'.


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


Question 3 of 5
3. What was the name of the character Andy played in this new show? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Andy played a 'hometown boy' who returned and became the town's ______. What goes in the blank? Hint


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



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 99: 3/5
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 172: 3/5
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 98: 4/5
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 100: 2/5
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 172: 1/5
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 99: 2/5
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 172: 2/5
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 173: 1/5
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 172: 5/5

Score Distribution

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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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