The New Mayberry
Re: What set was the Mayberry reunion show filmed at, California universal studios maybe? The show where Ernest T did the loch nest monster trick in the lake. That was filmed in Los Olivos, CA, about seventy miles north of my house here in SoCal (http://www.losolivosca.com). We've been there, and it looks just like I remember it in the TV movie. They even have the flagpole in the center of the street, just like in the movie. A charming little Mayberryesque town. TV's Daniel Boone, Fess Parker lives there, has a winery there, and has his Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn Spa ( http://www.fessparker.com/index.htm) there. The Michael Jackson ranch is there, just on the outskirts, and actress Bo Derek lives just south of there in a village called Santa Ynez. A beautiful area! John of SoCal Odd Facts Known by Few ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou amused at Barney
In my last post, I mentioned that Thelma Lou graciously overlooked most of Barney's flaws. In fact, she often seemed affectionately amused by them. That's one of the things I really like about Thelma Lou's character. She was aware of her man's flaws, but she didn't ridicule or criticize them. Instead, she found them rather endearing. One of my favorite such moments is in the Cave Rescue episode when Thelma Lou convinces Barney to explore the old mining cave, which Andy and Helen have already entered. Barney walks in reluctantly, pressing his hat down over his head for fear of bats which, he insists, will lay their eggs in your hair and make you go crazy. When Thelma Lou tells him that he's seen nothing but a moth, Barney says that moths can do the same thing! I love to watch Betty Lynn's face during this scene. Though she chides him a bit for his unwarranted fears, she is clearly getting a real kick out of Barney's silliness. You can almost here her thinking to herself, Isn't he a hoot? I sure do love him! Do any of you recall other moments when Thelma Lou is amused by something Barney says or does? Thelma Lou, (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou Juanita
In 1990, TBS aired a special 30th anniversary tribute with several cast members, including Don Knotts and Betty Lynn. At one point, they took questions from the audience, and some tall skinny goober stood up and asked Betty if Thelma Lou ever found out about Juanita down to the diner. Betty replied that Thelma Lou was no dummy, and that she was well aware of Barney's activities. Don added that Thelma Lou was always Barney's #1 girl, and that Barney saw Juanita only occasionally, to get a little on the side. Yes, Paul, I remember that from the special. Still, I think that was Betty's own interpretation and not necessarily the writers' intent. When you consider how upset Thelma Lou was whenever the Fun Girls came to town -- and Barney didn't even instigate or encourage those encounters! -- it seems unlikely that Thelma Lou would turn a blind eye to Barney's relationship with Juanita. I don't think that would be consistent with her character. It's true that Thel graciously overlooked many of Barney's flaws (even found them endearing and amusing), but she was not shy about calling him on the carpet when he was keeping company with another woman, even one who was clearly only looking for a good time. Of course, that's *my own* interpretation of Thelma Lou's character! There's that old saying, The wife (or long-time steady girlfriend, in this case) is always the last to know! FWIW, Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Jerry Van Dyke
In a message dated 3/26/06 12:10:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I read that Jerry Van Dyke, who we all know played the banjo-playing deputy in the final bW episode, was offered the role of Knotts' replacement. Is that true? I've never heard or read that before. That has been mentioned on the list before, Van Dyke supposedly had a choice between being Barney's replacement and starring in My Mother the Car. He supposedly and regrettably chose what's considered one of the biggest flops and worst TV series of all time, a mistake he has supposedly acknowledged. Ironically, My Mother the Car co-starred Jack Burns' comedy partner, Avery Schreiber. For all practical purposes his choice gave both of them some work that year. Personally I think Van Dyke's character would've worn out fast if he remained like he was on that one episode, even though I loved him as Luther on Coach. Dixon ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Northern Person in the Flesh
Hi ya'll, Just a quick note to say howdy-do from Northern New York (yes, there is something above the city) and to let you know we are die hard fans of TAGS as well. I think the passing of Don Knotts was one of the saddest events for me in recent memory (as well as for some of my friends). The tears on my pillow do bespeak the pain which is STILL in my heart. I absolutely LOVED that man and will always be sad I could not have seen him or met him sometime. I think there are many, many, ways someone can be a great humanitarian and I think giving laughter and an example of kindness and caring are certainly as real and as important as any other form of work. How many youngsters were taught great lessons through TAGS? How many bad days ended a little better because of TAGS? In all seriousness Don Knotts, Andy Griffith and their entire crew have done something so good ...it is a cardinal act of mercy for a hurting world. Thank God in Heaven for the goodness they have bestowen. Oh how my heart sings... PS I grew up 35 miles from Canada and my brother is a 25 year deputy sheriff there (Jefferson County); he still lives in the house we grew up in built before 1865; I live now in Central New York. Mari Ellen Ryan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
juanita
Juanita was , those days what was refered to as one who had a reputation it was totally hypocrtical but thats how it was. I saw Juanita the other day. She has retired and is worth over 1 billion dollars. She took all those tips that Barn and the diners gave her and invested in some great stock and just had a great life. Juanita may have been the working other woman but she wasn't stupid. Heck, she took that 25 cents that Barn gave Olive and all Olives 4 kids went to Ivy League schools. I hear Olive lives near Oprah and her best friend, Ego , and Oprah is on anohter diet. Saw the willow ware at my Kroger,too. Nice real, nice .Gotta get back to the big house Until we meet again,Maude -- laverne defazio [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS season 5
Finally, I got my TAGS season 5 yesterday. I told my husband I got season 5 just in time for season 6 to come out. I did have to wait longer than I wanted to wait, but now I can stretch out on the couch and watch some Andy! I am looking forward to the next seasons but it did make me kinda sad when I saw on the box Don Knott's final season. It sort of had a double meaning to it, since season 5 was his last TAGS season and he so recently left us for heaven, too. Well, I can enjoy watching him and Andy in their prime on DVD! :) Lisa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
blue willow dishes
I have the set that my great grandmother gave my grandmother when she married my grandfather. They are out up and I never use them. Lord, it would be awful to break one! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nice Andy Info Website
Hi everyone - I found this link on the About.com website. Thought folks might enjoy reading this one. Jim http://classictv.about.com/od/classictvstarprofiles/a/andygriffith.htm ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Blue Willow
I was in Krogers yesterday and noticed they had the Blue Willow dishes as their special weekly promo again. They have both the blue and pink willow dishes. This week's special is the three-piece setting. They have the CUTEST salt and pepper shakers! Flora in Nashville I was in Krogers yesterday and noticed they had the Blue Willow dishes as their special weekly promo again. They have both the blue and pink willow dishes. This week's special is the three-piece setting. They have the CUTEST salt and pepper shakers! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
