Tvland Marathon Tonight Monday
well we are on the color binge these days. We had Opie Steps up In Class so so episode. But Aunt Bee putting on airs for Billy is very funny.She almost out did Hazel.Andys Trip To Raleigh has Whitney Blake (speaking of Hazel) in fine form no pun intended. Opies First Love well moving on, the last is the gem A Trip To Mexico with my good friend funnyman Vince Barnett as Elmo the druggist.The 3 women fighting and bickering Clara rubbing it in she had to pay one half her ticket Mysrtle and her dumb shoes, the Mexican restaraunt scene a sleezy joint with inept performers and a deceitful salesman selling overpriced items is a funny bit. 20 pasos .The climatic scene at Elmos the 3 women fighting over the pictures trying to impress Andy Elmo who was really the good sport in this mixup in Mexico .All in all a good not bad tonight,Hey imagine if it was Uncle Ollie back again. finally folks looking at the ever lovely Hope Summers, contrary to her character parts in spinster snooty uppity roles. to talk to her in 1970s was a joy. What a dear sweet thing. She adored Andy Griffith (dont anyone ever dare say a dissparagging thing about Andy) he and he alone she said made TAGS what it was. For 8 years he had his hand in every facet of the show .this was his baby she told me. He poured his life and heart into the creation of TAGS .Hope should know. Thanks Hope. We all miss you. This is Tom Kessel Col.Tims Protege Reject ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
AITF
I was watching All in the Family the other night. Allan Melvin was playing a police sergeant at a jail that Archie was incarcerated in. The policeman was played by the man who played the police officer who was trying to find Malloy (Allan Melvin) in the episode where Barney drives off with the trailer. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee
I was watching the color episode that has Aunt Bee driving up to pick up Opie at the rich kid's house. When the maid answers the door and tells Aunt Bee to come inside, Aunt Bee replies that she is not dressed for visiting. However, if you notice, she has on a hat, pearls, and white gloves. I wonder just how dressed up she thought she should be? ( I remember when all the ladies at church wore hats and white gloves. I wore white gloves to church as a kid.) Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Online Medical Insurance Get free online medical insurance quotes and save more money today. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/c?cp=0w-Vtvl8ptI_88lRDr-lwgAAJ1EpJZ9M8cFLckhtkPkV03rgAAQFAJuxsz4AAAMlAAiWIQA= ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts
With recent talk of Don Knotts, I thought I would share my experiences with him. Two of our chapter members had gone to MGM at Disney with me to witness his handprint ceremony but due to weather it was cancelled. An attendant noticed our shirts and asked if we'd like to meet him backstage so off we went jubilantly. He was so gracious, friendly and accommodating, posing for several pictures and signing things. About a year later, when he was here for Andy's induction into the TV Academy Hall of Fame, we again got to meet him, along with Andy and Goober backstage and Don even remembered us. He actually called my home when I faxed an invitation to his hotel on that first visit; we spoke for just a couple minutes but he was so kind and I about fainted. I've never had a negative time with any Mayberry folks either; would that the whole world could be as wonderful!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Real People
re: real people from the 60's: Johnny Unitas, of the Baltimore Colts Fabian The Beatles (Not by individual names though) Who else? Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham My card, in case you ever need my services... ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Don Knotts
In a double dip of good fortune, that was also the night I met our own Allen NewsomeA prince of a fellow... There is no Allen Newsome in Mayberry. It's spelled ALLAN.. I just had to do it. :-) Have a great Mayberry Day. Sue Doughty High Point, NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Griffith Show Hangman Contest
We're still having fun with The Andy Griffith Show Online Hangman Contest. Come join in at http://hubpages.com/hub/Andy-Griffith-Show-Hangman-Game-Mayberry--NC Lotsa Luck To You Yours! = ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry in the Midwest IV
I am wondering how many of you are planning on attending Mayberry in the Midwest IV next July 23 and 24th in New Castle, Indiana This is the first I've heard about it. I'm glad they are doing another, and I hope I can somehow manage to get there. Please post information as it becomes available. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Mayberry birthday (mine)
Well, today (Tuesday) was my birthday. I received part of my birthday gift from my husband in the form of a surprise party Sunday evening at the church after our evening service, but today I received the second part of my gift. He and my daughter gave me the Mayberry-opoly game! We sat down this evening and played it, and we had loads of fun. Even my husband (who is not the TAGS fanatic that I am) was crying, Citizens arrest! Citizens arrest! in his best Gomer voice. My ten-year-old daughter won the game. Unfortunately, I came in last! But the game was lots of fun, regardless. It made for a very enjoyable birthday. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd's Final Bow
I want to give a special Mayberry shout out to Tom Kessel for his entry regarding Howard McNear in Goober's Contest, Floyd's final appearance on TAGS. I never knew that this particular episode was his last. I watched it just last night and it was, truthfully, painful to see how bad his health was at that time. I had always felt there was something subtly peculiar about this episode, and now I can see why. Perhaps everyone on the cast and crew realized that this was the end of the line for Mayberry's beloved barber. But isn't it wonderful (and rare in Hollywood) that they all loved Mr. McNear so much that, try as they might, their acting capabilities were overpowered by their genuine emotion and concern for their friend. To me, that is the ultimate proof that the actors and crew not only showed us Mayberrybut they actually lived it. Garry ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tv land :HowardMillie Aunt Bee The Juror
Two new ones tonight Tuesday. Folks Were calling off the wedding and Im sure the two of you will be happy Howard Andy summed up this nice piece of Howard looking sillier than ever (that Tom Dewey remark gets me everytime).We al know this is a marriqge doomed before it gets going..Arlene Golonka a name i rarely see mentioned here Allan is at her best here and looking her worst waking up. Well played out. Then this brings us up to Aunt Bee TheJuror. Hey we all lknow this is a takeoff of 12 Angry Men but this episode showcases Frances Bavier superbly here. And i want to tip my hat to one character actor I never knew and im sorry I didnt but i read up on him. The Judge Rhys Williams who went from How Green Was My Valley to this ,one of his last acting jobs before he left us in 1969. Arthritis plaqued this grand actor the last 15 years of his life. He can be seem limping badly ,difficult to walk by 1960 in Midnight Lace to now practically a crippled (We never see him stand up) but wow what a distinquished actor Allan. And we see Tol Avery and Emery Parnell here as jurors.I guess Ben Weaver the 2nd and Helens Uncle couldnt make it tonight.Jack Nicolson was back and Andy looked pained and embarrassed when Aunt Bee wanted to question Jack. The Brownies bit was very funny but how did Andy figure out that the young man was the real culprit.Was the guy asking too many questions .The lighter theory puzzles me. But what doesnt puzzle me is we had two more color gems (sorry bw fans) .This is Tom Kessel Col.Tims Protege Reject Bless you all. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Drugstore...
was it ever decided if that was indeed a drug store in the mexico episode? the drug store in my small town in the 50's, did do film but it sure didn't have a wall full of guns and stuffed fish!! tom ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
