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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Episode Q *Opie and his merry men* | 3/25/2012 |
| Q: On the Andy Griffith show there was an episode where a drifter or hobo explains at length to Andy ... A: The episode you are talking about is from episode 12 of season 4 called, "Opie and his merry men." ... | |
| TAGS extra | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Joy! There is a woman who appears in many episodes as an extra. She is petite with blondish, curly ... A: i'm unable to identify this woman by name as yet. I will continue to work on this question but until ... | |
| TAGS extra | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Joy! There is a woman who appears in many episodes as an extra. She is petite with blondish, curly ... A: There are three woman that Andy greets by name in that TAGS episode. First an elderly woman, Miss ... | |
| One of the extras | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I've been watching TAGS for over 50 years and there is a character, or should I say an extra, that ... A: -) IF you are talking about the man who's picture I have attached to this question-- your answer ... | |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: For over a year I have been watching TAGS on TV Land week day afternoons but today it was not on. ... A: TAGS is still being shown on TV Land. If you go to this link it should always be the current ... | |
| notary | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: What was the notary's name and where was she when Otis needed a paper notarized? Please be ... A: Barney told Otis to go to the bank, and have Mary Pleasants take care of the form because she was ... | |
| the rowboat | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: what did Emma always complain about A: In the episode I believe you are referring to where a leaky rowboat was used to catch an escaped ... | |
| andy griffiths wife | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: what was her name and how and when did she die? A: The Pilot Episode for The Andy Griffith Show which actually aired on the Danny Thomas Show: Make ... | |
| Andy's love interests | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Who was the actress that played the "skeet shooter" that humbled Andy? Smart, skilled, AND pretty - ... A: The episode you are referring to is titled, "The perfect female" and originally aired November 27, ... | |
| the lucky letter and car on Barney's foot | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: In "The Lucky Letter" episode Barney gets his foot run over by a man in a truck. Barney identifies ... A: The character's name is Norbert. I do not know who played the brief scene. The thing about TAGs is ... | |
| Guitar player on Andy Griffith | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Did James Best do his own guitar playing on Andy Griffith Show? A: According to Mayberry FAQ: "James did NOT play his own songs. James can't play a guitar. James has ... | |
| Rafe Hollister | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: In the episode "Rafe Hollister Sings" is Rafe singing? A: Yes- Jack Prince, who played Rafe Hollister (as well as a a couple of other characters on The Andy ... | |
| Name of show | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My teenage son has grown up watching TAGS and asked.. Why is his name Andy Taylor on the show. Any ... A: Good question. At that time in television (and even still to date) it was not unheard of to simply ... | |
| Barney leaving show | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: What was the real reason for Don Knotts (Barney) leaving the show? Did the ratings drop at that time ... A: The reason Knotts left TAGS was simply because he and Griffith had always believed that the series ... | |
| andys wife | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: what was her name? or did they say her name. A: The only information that is available concerning Andy's first wife (Opie's Mother) is the ... | |
| FRANCES BAVIER | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE SITCOM FRANCES BAVIER PLAYED ON BEFORE"TAGS"? I AM SIXTY YEARS OLD AND ... A: Well you are correct in that Frances Bavier was on a sit-com prior to TAGS. Actually she was on a ... | |
| Andy Griffith | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: What boots did Andy Griffith wear. Can they still be obtained? A: There has been varied talk in the TAGS circles about the type of boot that Andy Griffith wore on the ... | |
| Francis Bavier's picture | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I read in some book that in (several) episodes of TAGS, a careful viewer can catch a glimpse of a ... A: Well, there is information out there that says that an early publicity photo of Frances Bavier is in ... | |
| Ellie, the lady druggist | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Did they ever mention Ellie's leaving Mayberry? I've never seen an episode where she leaves. A: You are correct-- there was no mention of it because it wasn't 'planned' for character Ellie Walker ... | |
| Andy Griffith smoking | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have asked this question before, so if you have answered it already, please excuse this. My ... A: Well, as you stated Andy Griffith (as Andy Taylor) did smoke from time-to-time on TAGS. And he was ... | |
| Andy's wife | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: What happened to Andy's wife and Opy's mom? A: I have answered this question within the AllExperts Database. You can find the information you are ... | |
| Barnie's middle name? | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have heard "Bernard P. Fife" in several episodes, but don't remember hearing what the P stands ... A: Well, answering the question as to what Barney's middle name is isn't as simple as that. Not only ... | |
| Banner Seen in Street Shot | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: In the first season episode "Christmas Story" there is some sort of banner on a building across the ... A: There is speculation about the picture of "The Hubacher Brothers" being someone 'behind the scenes' ... | |
| Banner Seen in Street Shot | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: In the first season episode "Christmas Story" there is some sort of banner on a building across the ... A: Well, I have watched, stopped, rewound, fast-forward, paused and started all over again each time ... | |
| Andy Griffith Blond Chorus Member | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Who is the blond chorus member on The Andy Griffith Show? She's quite noticeable and a bit out of ... A: The actress you are referring to is Renee Aubry. Along with the choir of TAGS she had a few other ... | |
| Joy Ellison | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: is iris, arnold's date for his 13th birthday party, the same girl who played in the episode when mr ... A: Yes- you are correct. Joy Ellison played all of the characters you mention and a few more! She ... | |
| Andy and Helen Marriage | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I've heard there is an episode where Andy and Helen get married. Can you tell me which ... A: The episode you are looking for is not really on "The Andy Griffith Show" but takes place on the ... | |
| Charlene | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: In the episode "The Darling Baby" (1964), Charlene sings with the boys. Is she really singing, or ... A: Yes that is Maggie Peterson's voice. She grew up with music as part of her family background, so ... | |
| Ernest T Bass | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Did Ernest T ever have a girlfriend names Hogetta on the show? A: The answer you are looking for can be found in the episode titled, "My fair Ernest T. Bass" from ... | |
| Barney jumping rope | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: In which episode did Barney jump rope to the "My mother, your mother lives across the way" song? A: The episode you are asking about is called, "The Haunted House" Season 4/Episode 2. Barney wants ... | |
| court bailet | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: What is the name of the court bailet that Barney would pick on? He was a old man character. A: Can you give me a little more here? I'm not sure who you are referring to. A Court Bailet? Can you ... | |
| Andy and Helen Getting Engaged | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have heard it mentioned in the Episode "Helen, the Authoress" (season 7) that Andy and Helen were ... A: You are correct that the first time we actually hear that Helen and Andy are engaged is nearly ... | |
| aunt bea's clothes | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: who made aunt bea's clothes for her on the show?? were they her own, and if not name the seamstress A: According to credits, the following people were responsible for the wardrobe on TAGS (except for ... | |
| Tracks? | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: In the episode "Aunt Bea gets a job", at the end, when Andy and Warren make the arrest, am I seeing ... A: Good eye! It is, indeed a trolley track that occupied the 40 acre lot where TAGS (along with tons of ... | |
| Andy Taylor and Jonah | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I remember Andy joking with Opie about what a great fisherman Jonah of the Old Testament was. ... A: That conversation is in the opening scene of "Opie's Rival" Season Three/Episode Ten. Opie and Andy ... | |
| Helen's arrest | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I recorded a 1968 (I think) episode of TAGS in which Andy finds a news article about the arrest of ... A: The episode you're referring to is "Helen's Past" which originally aired February 1968 (episode 24 ... | |
| Andy Griffith Show | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: The Darlings Family which often appeared as a "mountaineer" family on the show were excellent ... A: The Darling 'boys' were portrayed by the Country/Bluegrass Band "The Dillard's" which still perform ... | |
| Ernest T. Bass | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My mother wants to know, which show did Andy and Barn teach Ernest how to dance? She can remember ... A: The episode your Mother is referring to is, "My fair Ernest T. Bass" which originally aired February ... | |
| andy griffith show | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Did Floyd and Gomer appear in a episode together? A: To the best of my knowledge the characters of Floyd and Gomer were only in two episodes together: ... | |
| andy griffith radio show | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Did the main TV show actors also star in the radio shows of Andy Griffith? If not, do you know ... A: If you are referring to the CBS Sears Mystery Theater Radio Show that Andy Griffith then no. He ... | |
| Mr. Schwamp | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Joy. I'll understand if you don't know this, because from what I've read, even Andy Griffith and ... A: Oh- you don't know how badly I would love to answer this question. And if anyone has put serious ... | |
| barney fife | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: what episode did Barney say za zu zaz A: It was in the episode called, "Ellie saves a female" from Season One. Ellie had squirted some ... | |
| baby | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Did Andy and Helen have a baby? A: Yes! First Andy and Helen were married on the first episode of Mayberry, RFD and then return to the ... | |
| andys boat | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: in episode 2, what was the name of andys leaky fishing boat? A: The episode called "The Manhunt" is when we learn that the although old and leaky- the Taylor ... | |
| Andy's first wife | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Who was Andy's first wife and what happened to her? A: The Pilot Episode for The Andy Griffith Show which actually aired on the Danny Thomas Show: Make ... | |
| Andy Griffith Show | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Which episode has Andy helping Opie with his math homework and it is about average populations and ... A: Actually Andy was trying to explain ratios to Opie and this took place during the Episode called, ... | |
| Floyd's Two Names | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Floyd the barber was not Floyd Lawson in the beginning of the series. He had a different last name ... A: You've got a great eye! In the episode called, "Mayberry goes Hollywood" Howard McNear makes his ... | |
| Various Characters | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: An older gentleman played Floyd Lawson before Howard McNear assumed the role. I assume the change ... A: Yes- you're right. Before Howard McNear played Floyd the Barber, Walter Baldwin was the one with ... | |
| Ernest T. Bass | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Is there ever any indication on the Andy Griffith Show as to what the "T" stands for in Ernest T. ... A: Sorry- don't you hate a mystery? Ernest T. Bass is the only name we ever heard. No indication as ... | |
| Big ain't the word for it | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: In which episode did Barney excitedly tell Andy about something big and after Andy responded that ... A: The episode you are asking about is called, "The Manhunt" and it is found in Season 1: Episode 2. ... | |
| name of church | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: What is the name of the church on the Andy Griffith show and in what episode do they show the sign ... A: I've answered this question before- although I'm not sure if I've been asked what episode it ... | |
| TAGS | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: What episode was it when Barney calls Wanita at the diner and when she answers he says " Neat, ... A: The quote you mention is from an episode called, "Opie loves Helen" and originally aired September ... | |
| andy marries helen | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I watch AG every night on t.v. land but they never show the one where andy and helen get married. ... A: You haven't seen that episode watching TAGS because they didn't get married on it. The marriage ... | |
| tag scene | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I need to figure out in which episode Andy delivers the great line, "You wanna get that, Barn? ... A: LOL... that takes place while Barney is on the telephone trying to 'teach' Thelma Lou a lesson about ... | |
| hootie hoo | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: what is the episode where Gomer says to Barney... You yell chicka chee and I will yell hootie hoo ... A: The episode you are referring to was called, "Andy's Vacation" and originally aired on March 9, 1964 ... | |
| Eleanor Donahue and Miss Peggy | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I remember in one of the early episodes Andy and Barney refer to each other as cousin. I know they ... A: I read several articles about that subject. Eleanor Donahue (Ellie) didn't feel like the chemistry ... | |
| Ernest T. Bass | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: In one of the five episodes Howard Morris appeared in as Ernest T. Bass, I thought I distinctly ... A: I am so sorry to report that not only do I not remember anything about that subject, I have not ... | |
| andy griffith | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: It has always seemed to me that all the men of Mayberry were single. Why was this? A: I don't think there were a high number of single men on the show. Perhaps the shows episodes seemed ... | |
| marriage | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Does Andy ever get re-married in the show? A: Yes! Andy re-marries and makes Helen Crump his wife. They are married during the first official ... | |
| Andy Griffith quotes | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the episode where Barney is talking to Juanita on the phone not knowing Andy has ... A: "Juanita, Juanita- love dear Jua-neet from your head down to your feet there is nothing half so ... | |
| Aunt Bee's cookbook | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Looking for Aunt Bee's chili recipe? Help!!!!!!!!!! A: Normally I stick with questions that are directly connected with TAGS, but I did find this link for ... | |
| Andy Griffith show | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Where did Thelma Lou work? A: Thelma Lou's self-sustenance has always been a mystery to TAGS fans. At no time is work mentioned ... | |
| Ernest T. Bass | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Did Ernest T. Bass ever say that he "shaved his neck all slickety slickety"? If so, what episode ... A: That line came from the episode, "The Education of Ernest T Bass" Episode 4/Season 5. Howard ... | |
| ben howard | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: what was ben Howard's name in the show andy Griffith? A: The boys name on the show was Leon, played by Clint Howard. Many fans mistake Leon's presence on ... | |
| Aunt Bea | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Who's side of the family did aunt Bea come from ? Was she from Andy's side or from his wife's side ... A: Aunt Bea was from Andy's side of the family. It's not clear whose sister she was to make her Andy's ... | |
| Andy Griffith Show specific episode | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: What is the name of the episode were Barney finds a type of Aladdin's lamp and tells Opie that he ... A: One of my faves! This episode is literally called, "Three wishes for Opie" and originally aired on ... | |
| Barney and Thelma Lou | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Did Barney and Thelma Lou ever get married? I seem to remember on a return episode that they did, ... A: During the actual series of TAGS Barney and Thelma Lou did not get married. In fact, during one ... | |
| Andy Griffith wife | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: What happened to Andy Griffith wife, the mother of Opie? A: Pilot Episode for TAG which actually aired on the Danny Thomas Show: Make room for Daddy, during an ... | |
| Old Andy Griffith Movie? | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Joy, my dad said he watched an old "Elvis type" movie with singing and everything and that the lead ... A: I'm not sure if this is the film you are referring to, but the very first movie that came to my mind ... | |
| MOTHER | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: Do you know which episode, that Andy calls Aunt B. his mother in? He says it once when he is ... A: I'm sorry- I have never heard that and I've never seen it mentioned on another TAG Board... I have ... | |
| Andy Griffith | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Joy, can you point me in the right direction to locate an old, old TV Show. I am looking for a ... A: You are right! It was Andy Griffith. The series was called, "Salvage 1" and ran for only 18 episodes ... | |
| How many Cents a Ding | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: What episode does Gomer explain "20 cents a ding" in? I believe "20 cents" is right but am not ... A: The episode is, "Man in a Hurry" Season 3, Episode 16 (original air date was January 14, 1963. ... | |
| Andy Griffith and Frances Bavier | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: ..this is more behind the scenes but maybe you could help. Supposedly Frances Bavier despised Andy ... A: According to several interviews with Mr. Griffith the problem wasn't directly with him specifically. ... | |
| andy griffith | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine said that he recently saw a news broadcast stating that andy had died.My wife and I ... A: I had some very specific places I could check and did an extensive news search and I also found ... | |
| Buzz Fluheart (aka Fluhart) | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I totally understand! The students in my room (a computer lab) were just trying to help me solve ... A: The answer to "who" Buzz Fluheart was: TAGS: Season 2: Episode 17 "The Jinx" Original Air Date: ... | |
| Buzz Fluheart (aka Fluhart) | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I totally understand! The students in my room (a computer lab) were just trying to help me solve ... A: TAGS: Season 2: Episode 17 "The Jinx" Original Air Date: 29 January 1962 In explaining to Andy ... | |
| Andy Taylor's wife | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: What was supposed to have happened to Sherriff Taylor's wife. How did she die How old was Opie ... A: Well... in the Pilot Episode (the original pilot) which aired on the Danny Thomas Show: Make your ... | |
| mayberry mania game | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Joey. Can you please remove my comments pertaining to the mayberry mania game? I had stated that I ... A: Sorry about the wait. I contacted the Tech Support for AllExperts and was waiting for direction. I ... | |
| Andy & Barney | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: ..I watch & enjoy the re-runs of "The Andy Griffith" show quite regularly on "TV Land" & I began to ... A: ANDY’S HAT WEARING MOMENTS: The only time I can come up with that he wore his "official" hat: Andy ... | |
| Andy Griffith questions | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: 1.Was Andy Griffith the one chosen to play Andy Tayler, or were their others who tested and didn't ... A: The Answers to your Questions: 1. Was Andy Griffith the one chosen to play Andy Taylor, or were ... | |
| mayberry mania game/ mayberry opoly | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: do you know if the mayberry mania game is still available? have you purchased the new ... A: There is a place to purchase the Mayberry Mania Game at Amazon. com I will include the URL. Because ... | |
| Andy Griffith show | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: an episode where Barney gets his foot run over by Orville. I do not remember the title of that ... A: Sorry it took so long. I'm having Yahoo! trouble (ugh). This episode was titled, "The lucky ... | |
| What season was episode #103? | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: What season was episode #103 of the Andy Griffith show? Thanks! A: The series episode was entitled: "Opie's ill-gotten gain" and originally ran on November 18, 1963 ... | |
| Andy Griffith | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Where can a person buy real memorabilia items from the show, if any exist? A: If you mean posters, souvenir type items; they can be purchased pretty much anywhere. Do a google ... | |
| Andy Jr's Godfather | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Who did Andy and Helen pick for the Godfather? A: But, despite some erroneous info on the web touting Ernest T Bass as the chosen Godfather, Andy ... | |
| andy and helen | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Did Andy and Helen ever get married on the show? A: Yes! Andy and Helen finally married... on the first episode of the first season of Mayberry, RFD. ... | |
| the town mayberry was based on | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: you say most of the show was filmed in culver city, then why have i seen a town on tv that claims it ... A: First of all, I want to clarify that the answer you are referring to that stated Culver City was the ... | |
| Was there a "goodbye Barney" episode? | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: When Barney left the cast in 1965 was there an episode where it was discussed that he was moving to ... A: No- there was no "goodbye barney" episode. In fact, Don Knotts didn't even finish Season 5. There ... | |
| Andy Griffith Food Dish | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: When Malcolm served dinner to Andy and Opie. He had an English dish that had both meat on one end ... A: He called it an "English Pasty." Its official name is Bedfordshire Clanger (Also known as Cornish ... | |
| quote from a show | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: There was a quote regarding rules that Andy had, and one was to never mess with the ladies ... A: I wanted to let you know that I have found the answer to your question... can you believe it? LOL ... | |
| Burieal Plot | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I readed one of your awnsers to her Tidest of her House,an from what I have Heard she did not ... A: I think the question you read about Francis Bavier's housekeeping habits was answered by the ... | |
| Barney Quote | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Which episode contained sketch in which Barney says" Here at the rock we have two rules, Rule # 1, ... A: The episode is called, "The big house." It was episode Episode of Season 3 and originally aired on ... | |
| ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: Was there a episode where Andy and Helen married? Did they have any children. What line of work did ... A: WOW! You have a lot of questions... LOL. Here we go: 1- Andy and Helen got married during the first ... | |
| andy's old girlfriend at class reunion | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: my husband thinks the actress who played andy's old girlfriend at a class reunion was the same ... A: Sorry to tell your husband- she wasn't. The episode where Andy's old girlfriend appeared was during ... | |
| Andy's wife | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I never recall hearing what happened to Andy's wife(opie's mother)...... can you help? A: There is absolutely no information from the show regarding Andy's first wife. We are led to believe ... | |
| Quote - Class Reunion | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Andy gave a very moving speech about living in his hometown during this episode. He was speaking to ... A: I'm not sure of the quote... but, I just popped the episode in and the breakdown of the conversation ... | |
| mayberry sports teams | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: what is the name of the mayberry sports team? thanks ANSWER: Hi Jack, Can you give me just a ... A: Here is what I have found. There are two teams "mentioned" during the shows run: Mayberry Bears and ... | |
| mayberry | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: what is the name of the mayberry sports team? thanks A: Can you give me just a little bit of info? Which team are you specifically asking about? Is this in ... | |
| Barney Class reunion with Thelma Lou | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: What episode and season did Barney attend his class reunion in hopes of seeing Thelma Lou only to ... A: The episode was called, "The return of Barney Fife." It was in color and originally ran in January ... | |
| yes or no | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: Is Andy Griffith a Baptist? If so what church did he go to and where? A: Yes & No. This (after quite a bit of research on my part LOL) is found at a number of sources. Andy ... | |
| specific Andy griffith show | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: what is the name of the episode when Gomer says, "Hootie Hoo, Andy"? A: LOL... that is one of the many times that Barney told everyone that Andy & Helen where getting ... | |
| aunt bea | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me what was the contest called that Aunt Bea entered her pies into? A: UPDATE: Hi Amy, I wanted to tell you that I've been bothered about this question since I read it. I ... | |
| B/W andy griffith episode | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: What were the names (first and last) of the sisters that the town allowed to talk on the phone all ... A: Woo-Hoo... I had to sit and replay the scene in my head. But- Their names where Maude and Cora ... | |
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