It’s been almost four years since we lost beloved actor Andy Griffith, but the character he portrayed so well…Sheriff Andy Taylor, lives on. With his Southern charm and wisdom, he ruled America’s airwaves from 1960 to 1968. The Andy Griffith Show continues to be extremely popular, spawning groups like The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, Mayberry Bible studies and others. Born Andrew Samuel Griffith on June 1, 1926, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Griffith grew up in poverty. His parents were so poor they couldn’t afford a crib, so baby Andy slept in a bureau drawer. Andy Griffith never strayed far from his roots, portraying mostly Southern characters and eventually returning to North Carolina to live out the rest of his life. When he died July 3, 2012, Andy Griffith left behind a legacy of treasured television shows, plays, movies and songs. America is richer for having Andy Griffith share his talents with us.
How much do you think you know about Andy Griffith and his most famous character, Sheriff Andy Taylor? Take our quiz and find out how much of a fan you are!
How many correct answers did you have?
1-4 — You need to watch some re-runs
5-7 — You know your stuff
8-10 — You are ready to join The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club
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