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Very good. Man, I'm glad you didn't ask that calendar trivia as a question. I never knew that!Quote:
Originally Posted by kingcat
Another freebie question -
Nathan Tibbs was somebody historically famous on the show as a Revolutionary war hero and one of his descendants was said to live in Mayberry. They were doing research to find the identity of the person to give him a plaque.
Who was the descendant so honored in the mayor's office?
Very unsure of who this was but I want to take a guess. It sounds a lot like something Aunt bee and Clara would wrestle over, so I'll guess Clara?
Wasn't Clara. The Mayor and Barney were afraid the recipient would show up to receive his plaque somewhat toasty... Turned out to be one of his finest moments instead.
Otis
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You are quite correct. Otis gave a remarkable speech, showing up well dressed and being very humble. He said something like he couldn't take credit for just being born, and donated the plaque back to the city of Mayberry. It was one of those life moments that really made you feel for Otis, and yet another feel good Andy Griffith story.Quote:
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Another toss-up question (hey, I'll keep asking them, but feel free to chime in. You guys have seen the show, too!)
One show had a particular character singing "From the Halls of Montezuma" with a tin bucket on his head. What character was signing this, and what significance did this show have for future shows?
Now it's time for the Gomer answer
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It is Gomer Pyle. What was the significance of that episode?
Question on the board is still, "what is the significance of the episode that saw Gomer Pyle singing, "From the Halls of Montezuma" with a bucket on his head?"
2nd Question and 3rd question..
Howard Sprague asked to go fishing with the guys once. He had never fished before, and was an absolute disaster--except he caught a huge old silver carp that had been frequenting the fishing hole for years around Mayberry, a legend in those parts. He was somewhat revered, and then reviled for ruining the legend when he donated it to the state museum.
2nd question: How did Howard regain his standing as a friend in the community; and
3rd question: What was the name of the silver carp?
I would guess it set up the Gomer Pyle show...
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Yessir, Gomer Pyle, USMC was borne with that show. It had Sargeant Carter "welcoming" Gomer to the Marines, thanks in no small part to a crafty Andy Taylor, who convinced him Gomer was General Lucius Pyle's son, sorta under the radar.Quote:
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Loved that episode.
Can't remember the name of the fish but didn't Howard let the fish go?
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You're right, Howard indeed took back the silver carp and returned it to the lake. Didn't tell anybody, just did it, and somebody thought they saw Ole _____ swimming, and he told them what he did. He was returned to the good graces of the Mayberry community with that act.
Now, what was that carp's name?
Ole Darrell?
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Old Sam is the correct answer...one of our members who hasn't logged on the boards in awhile answered it on twitter, kudos Bill Roland!
OK, here's a multi-part one for fun. I may not check back until tonight. I think these are three that most TAGS followers will know pretty well.
Old Barney was sort of a wild man at times. He had a regular girlfriend that was his steady, but he also had a sometimes date with a restaurant waitress.
a) Who was his steady girlfriend?
b) Who was his the restaurant waitress?
c) Where did she work?
I'm watching TAGS now, and seeing Barney and his steady girl. I know this one isn't hard.
I know there are more Andy Griffith Show fans out there. Make yourself heard!
I'm adding another question...
Barney got concerned when a new guy (Roger) was sent down to help them for awhile from the state Capitol. He thought Andy wanted to replace him with the more qualified guy, so he quit to go into "industry."
What did Barney do for a job when he quit the police force then?
Is that the one that called him Bernie??
OK, I'm going to give some answers, and maybe spur some interest in it again. I'm apparently asking bad questions, as I know there are more TAGS fans out there!
Blueboss, the one that called Barney "Bernie," was not a regular girlfriend, or even the one on the side, but you identified a great one, one of the Mount Pilot "fun girls." I confess, I don't remember if "his" was Daphne or Skippy. I think Skippy. Daphne scared me--her "Hello, Doll" to Andy in that raspy voice made me think of some of the "gentlemen" entertainers in the New Orleans French Quarter lol.
a) Barney's steady girlfriend was Thelma Lou. I met her years ago, which was one of the highlights of my life, and received a hug from her. Many years ago in Birmingham at the Oak Mountain amphitheatre she appeared at a Mayberry Reunion. I did not attend, but the next morning she happened to attend my church, which is right down the road. A good friend of mine was a greeter that day, and knew I was a big TAGS fan. He saw her coming up in the parking lot, and shouted, "Thelma Lou!," of course, not knowing her real name of Betty Lynn. He told her there was somebody she had to meet, and introduced her. I blabbered on about how I used to watch the show 4 times a day while I was getting my masters degree, and how much the show helped me through the stress of the year. She was extremely nice, very cordial, and we chatted for a few minutes. Anyway, she's one of my favorites, as you can tell.
b) and c) Barney's "on the side" girlfriend was Juanita from the Mayberry Diner. He would call her when he and Thelma Lou were on the outs
The 2nd question I asked--
When Roger came down from the State Capitol, Barney felt like Andy wanted to replace him, but didn't have the heart--so Barney made it easy on him and quit (one of several times Barney quit the police force). When he did, he went into "industry," by selling vacuum cleaners door to door.
He was eventually arrested for selling without a license in violation of the "Green River Ordinance," which infuriated Barney so much that he rejoined the force, wanting to teach Roger that sheriffing involved more than just going "by the book."
I'll add another question later today. I hope people are at least reading it, and enjoying reliving some of the TAGS memories. I am enjoying typing and reliving them myself. I kid you not, I have had a smile on my face the entire time while I typed this post. I love that show.
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When Barney got the motorcycle to help cut down on speeders, what was name of the hill he set up his radar trap on?? He handed out tickets to the truck drivers that were always allowed to get going fast so they could make it up the "_" hill.
Hint~ I honestly can't remember the name of the hill so I hope someone else knows the answer.
Oh yeah, I now know where the Oak Mountain Amphitheater is, where you met Barney's girl ;)
Been hit or miss for a few days.
As penance allow me to brighten your day with some nostalgic humor compliments of the incomparable "Barn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBuPQgV8yBM
Hope the area was to your liking. It is to mine ;).
I *almost* remember the name of the hill, but I think it was called ______ Grade. But I'm "almost" remembering, and not quite. Usually comes to me when I sleep on it. All I can think about right now is Check point Chicky, which is not the hill, but the speed trap he employed.
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Love it. "We the?"
lol.
You done good.
Now answer blueboss' question, and create one and let me redeem myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingcat
Turner's Grade!
While I was writing War and Peace on the Premium Board on the Tom Brady thread, it came to me.
Toss-up question for the board.
Aunt Bee briefly inherited a role in the town play when Clara, her good friend (and quite the accomplished actress) had to be out of town during rehearsals. Bless her heart, Bee was a disastrous choice, couldn't act, but was saved when Clara returned to town and took over the role, with Bee's blessing.
What was the role in the Mayberry town play the ladies performed?
Just a stab at it, but wasn't it Betsy Ross???Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Miss Mayberry maybe??
Very good, think they called the role Lady Mayberry, but that's exactly the role. Good going!Quote:
Originally Posted by kingcat
That reminds me of another question, and I don't mind continuing to throw them out, but anyone feel free to do the same.
During a "Miss Mayberry" Contest one year, Andy was chosen to be the Judge. Ellie Walker, his girlfriend, was in the contest because Aunt Bee put her in, against her wishes. It was a typical hysterically funny show, with everybody touting their candidate, even down to Andy's son, Opie and his girlfriend, the Mayor's daughters, etc. Meanwhile, Ellie said if Andy selected her, she would never speak to him again.
In the end, Andy made the right choice, the clear choice, and really the only choice, selecting someone for her "inner beauty."
Who was that Miss Mayberry?
Bonus question - there was a song written for the occasion.
"Hail to thee, Miss Mayberry, O Hail to thee, O Hail.
Your loveliness, Your majesty, brings joy to every male."
The songwriter asked Andy if he could be the one to sing it, and Andy said he'd punch anyone in the mouth who tried other than him.
Who was the songwriter?
That was Floyd, wasn't it? "Oh hail oh hail, oh hail oh hail" twice.
Yessir! Well done!Quote:
Originally Posted by badrose
I couldn't recall much of that episode.
I do recall another of Mayberry's fine ladies. Two really, and they were the Morrison sisters.
Their kindness and charity was clear How did they contribute to our little town?
Love the hint, Kingcat--I know the answer, but will let others guess/solve.
Still looking for who was awarded the crown of "Miss Mayberry" by Andy when he was in his predicament. I can still see his sly grin as the thought came to him after he received the gown from the lady who made it and worked so selflessly for the pageant, Miss Emma Bishop.
Didn't the Morrison sisters run the local moonshine business
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Yep, they sure did Boss. Even had Andy fooled which was hard to do.
How did Gomer "know" there were spiders under the band stand?
The correct answer here is, "Miss Emma Bishop."
She worked tirelessly and selflessly for the Pageant with no expectations of reward, and Andy awarded her the title without even entering.
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Cause if he was a spider, that's where he would live?Quote:
Originally Posted by badrose
Not sure if I have badrose's question right, but even if not, we can throw out another TAGS trivia question--
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
A tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port
Aboard this tiny ship.
That beginning to a popular theme song belonged to another sitcom that didn't run all that long, Gilligan's Island. What actor(s) from Gilligan's Island made an appearance on TAGS?
You were corretc and Bob Denver is the answer to yours.
What did Barnie do only to get heartache?