Re: Warren Parker
I just watched the Columbo episode of Publish or Perish and it is indeed Warren Parker. You can recognize the voice because it still pretty much sounds the same as the Andy Griffith episodes. I checked IMDb and he wasn't listed in the credits. I also recognized another actor from TAGS. James Milhollin not only appeared in the episode Aunt Bee Takes A Job (played the character of Arnold Finch), but also appeared in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken as Milo Maxwell, bank president. James Milhollin plays the van driver who Riley Greenleaf has a fender-bender with in the Publish or Perish episode. Sheryl in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Citizens arrest on Andy
No, not the episode with Gomer running around yelling citizens arrest , but the episode with Barneys Uniform. Andy is warning Fred Plummer about Barneys Judo experience. While he's doing this Andy is nonchantly eating grapes sitting out in front of the grocery store. I say Stop Thief, Citzens arrest ! I know, I shoudnt have mentioned it. Holland Lexington NC Less than one hour from Mayberry. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
To Ken Anderson and Andys near death experiences
Ken, you are the man ! Thanks for replying. I also would like to add that Barney about got someone killed ( via Gentleman Dans trigger finger ) on the Gentleman Dan Caldwell episode by placing a bullet in his gun without telling Andy. I think Barney should have spoke up while Andy was trying Gentelman Dans patience. Holland Message: 2 Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:52:29 -0500 From: Ken Anderson kanderson8...@charter.net To: Maybery Digest wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Andy's Near Death Experiences Message-ID: AA4B47485D9A40D7881C95740F1D9C14@computer Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I think Andy came very close to having a near death experience on several occasions. One was when Helen caught him with the Fun Girls in the courthouse and the other was when Helen was sitting behind Andy and Mavis Neft at the diner. You heard the old saying, If looks could kill. I think the vein was even sticking out on Helen's neck. Kenneth G. Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-8470 www.mayberryreflections.com kanderson8...@charter.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Amazing Talent of Frances Bavier
Greetings Fellow Mayberryites and Members of the Esquire Club and Direct Descendants of Nathan Tibbs, Just have to comment when I read about Frances Bavier and her background (raised by older parents with mid 19th century values) how she was able to do scenes like her Toot Toot Tootsie piano-stool spinning scene and the scene shes very heavily made-up in an attempt to ditch the Professor/Lecturer who thought she looked like his deceased wifeWOW she really could act! I love her character and aside from Fearless Fife she is my favorite! We're no Spring Chickens, you know...Happy Easter anyway! Resident Northern Person, Mari Ellen ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Don Knotts' seminal role...Ralph Furley?
In a message dated 4/27/2011 7:27:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com writes: It said that he was on the Andy Griffith Show but was better known for his portrayal of Ralph Furley from Three's Company. Does anyone here think that Don Knotts was better known as Ralph Furley? He'll always be Barney Fife to me. Of course not, that's ridiculous. He'll always be Barney Fife to a vast majority of people who've heard his name. Better known as Furley to that writer, maybe, but if he thinks *everyone* knows him best as Ralph Furley, perhaps he should rethink his profession as someone who's supposed to be more in tune with pop culture, past *and* present. Just because *he* may not be a TAGS fan doesn't mean no one else ever heard of it. That's just silly. It's a fact, not an opinion, that The Andy Griffith Show fared much better in reruns than Three's Company and that Don Knotts won a record five Emmys (eventually tied, still unbroken) in that one role as Barney Fife and zero as Ralph Furley. Plus, Furley isn't an American icon like Barney Fife. If you think of a shrill, aging landlord who chases after women, most people don't automatically call him a Furley. But if you're pulled over by a small town cop who acts like he's throwing the book at you and protecting society because you were going 27 in a 25 mile zone, many people will later describe him to friends as a regular Barney Fife. Perhaps the guy was talking to a specific demographic and assumed a character on a black and white TV show wouldn't be relatable to younger people who thought the world began the day they were born. I see that quite often and people who write like that do so at their own folly. I would love to know what he based that on, but I can't even wrap my mind around that. Dixon ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TV Island and Herbert Hoover
Linda, I totally agree - thanks for your words on TV(Is)land :) I had words with Floyd this morning, and he's changed his mind (again) and now states that Herbert Hoover (instead of Calvin Coolidge) was dead set against that Cleveland show. Seems it made his hair turn orange. Also, Floyd indicated that his new manicure shop addition is nearing completion and needs some female volunteers to test it out. He took a mail order course in nails (Nails By Mail) and is eager to start clipping. Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Young people love TAGS, too!
I am an elementary music teacher in Defiance, Ohio.have been for the past 30 years. In those years, I have quoted many a TAGS episode, and laughed at lines the kids have quoted as well. I've also had quite a few who love to imitate Barney. I have found that lots of kids and their parents are avid watchers of our beloved TAGS reruns. This, I believe, proves that this show is timeless, and will endure and entertain forever! Susi Blank Miss Crump (many years later) Tick, tick, it's time for lunchtick, tick, it's time for dinner! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite Non-Verbal Scene
Great idea Dewey. The first one I thought of was in Barney Gets His Man. After Eddie Brooke is hauled away and Barney tells Thelma Lou that this is the Danger Game and he was in it for keeps, he walks across the street to his da-da-da-d music. What makes the scene so great to me is the camera angle. The camera is at street level. You see the crowd watch Barney walk away and the closer he gets to he camera, the larger he looks. Barney Fife, at that moment, was truly larger than life. Another favorite is from Briscoe Declares For Aunt Bee. With the boys playing and singing in the background, Briscoe is playing his jug and making eyes with Aunt Bee, slowing moving closer and closer to her. Great scene. I'm sure we'll think of many more. Harry in Salem, VA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite Short Clip and Prices in Mayberry
One of my favorite short clips on TAGS is from a color episode. Andy and Howard are tied up by robbers in a cabin. Howard wants a drink of water to dump on Otis who is passed out beneath the window. When Howard attempts to throw the water onto Otis he misses and gets Andy right in the face. I crack up each and every time I see that scene. One of my favorite things about TAGS is to note the prices of things on store windows and in restaurants etc. It really demonstrates how the cost of living has changed so dramatically over the past 50 years. One thing I do not understand though. Last night I bought a $20 gift card as a birthday gift for a neighbor. I have been paying $20 for a gift card for over 40 years and the price has not gone up one cent. If the price of gift cards can stay the same for over 40 years, why can't everything else? I even took a good thank about this with a bucket on my heard. Of course it was a plastic bucket and not metal so maybe that is why I can't figure it out. Rubber baby buggy bumpers, rubber baby buggy bumpers, rubber baby buggy bumpers. Now try typing that fast three times. Kenneth G. Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-8470 www.mayberryreflections.com kanderson8...@charter.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: with and without whiskers
I enjoy watching watching Ellen Corby on The Waltons.She had a way too short stint on TAGS.She was a hustler on TAGS.On the other side of the coin,she portrays the family matriarch as Grandma Walton.She is a no nonsense,strait laced gob of glue that holds the family together. I find myself watching The Waltons now as much as I do TAGS.She is the quintessential actress, talented,but down to earth.Her stroke could not hold back her dedication and enthusiam to please her ever grateful audience. --- Hi Everyone, Just a little introduction. I'm Kim and a newbie to the group but a devoted veteran watcher of TAGS. Your mailing group is so enjoyable and my sincere appreciation for allowing my membership in your wonderful group. I have found myself cackling nearly out loud at some to the posts. It has also brought out observations that I may or may not have noticed. In reference to Mr. Dewey's observations I wish to comment. It has truly been a pleasure to observe many of the actors and actresses in other character roles. Frances Bavier and Helen Corby were excellent in some western roles. And of course Denver Pyle and James Best were great in their western roles, in addition to their stint on the Dukes of Hazzard. I was wondering what other roles they may have been involved with in addition to TAGS and the westerns? Has anyone seen Andy Griffith's skit role on the Steve Allen Show with Imogene Cocoa and Elvis Presley? Last night, while viewing Mr. Anderson's videos on YouTube (The chicken trick was great!), someone has posted the pilot episode of TAGS (on a Father Knows Best episode??) and other videos of Mr. Griffith on This is Your Life. Great videos that I had not seen (a child of the early sixties.) Thank you all very much for such an enjoyable group, all the info and the laughs. -- /Kim/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Sims
I guess Mr. Sims (Dabbs Greer) was kinda mad about not being able to buy Andy's house, he just tried to burn down Lucas' house on The Rifleman. Lucas didn't take kindly to that. dan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Griffith on Tuttles
Check out Tuttles today.http://www.tuttles.net/ If you don't today, then click on PREVIOUS as you want to see the cartoon for 4-15-11 titled WHO KNEW? Harriet, the chicken thief in Kelsey's Woods, USA ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's Disappearing Badge
I can't believe I have never noticed it before, but for the first time today I saw Andy with a disappearing badge. When he brings Otis to his house to sleep off his snootful he is wearing a badge. He has it on then but up in the room it is suddenly gone and he isn't wearing it. Now I imagine this must have been discussed numerous times but I can't remember that either. Part of the aging process. Still amazes me that no one would have noticed this just like no one noticed Barney's disappearing badge. Kenneth G. Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-8470 www.mayberryreflections.com kanderson8...@charter.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Fife versus Furley
I can't even wrap my mind around that. I'm with you, Dixon. Who, after watching ONE Three's Company and ONE TAGS episode, can walk away and say Furley is better remembered than Fife. I've watched plenty of Three's Company and can not recall even one single line. There were many funny lines spoken by all actors on that show but to rattle off just one single funny line, can't do it. How many TAGS lines can I retell? I'd lose my voice for sure if'n I got started so I repeat Dixon's comment - I can't even wrap my mind around that Furley is better remembered than Fife. Some people can state with confidence they can't remember anything from the 60s and that could explain a lot. The writer must have been on drugs.. Harriet, the chicken thief ini Kelsey's Woods, USA ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Silent Comedy
One of my all-time favorite silent scenes is also from Barney's Sidecar - when we see him riding his rolling stock down the street marking the tires of parked cars, and suddenly an anonymous hand reaches out from under one of the cars and grabs his marking stick. So funny! Cracks me up every time, no matter whether it's the gazillionth time I've seen it. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ralph Furley
Okay,I copied this from the article I read . This is what it said about Don Knotts- The comedic actor spent many years on The Andy Griffith Show from 1960-1968. But it was his role as landlord Ralph Furley on Three's Company that he will be remembered for. He died on Feb. 24, 2006 from complications due to lung cancer. He was 81 (I don't think the person that wrote that is one of us, he's from somewheres else.) The quality of mercy is not strained. It falleth like the gentle rain to earth. You ain't talkin' to a jerk, ya know. Brenda J. Higgins-Bee in New Concord, OH Banks Forced to Forgive Credit Card Debt See how much of your debt could be settled! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4db851cbaade7125b06st06duc ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite Moments
In response to the query about our favorite non-dialogue moments, I would have to give honorable mention to the great, inventive camera angles that added so much to the comedic value of TAGS- the use of sudden close-ups, side angles (like when Barney Fife grabs Thelma Lou to spirit her out of the living room and they rush past a stationary camera) and looking down or looking up shots of TAGS characters. The camera positioning and editing really enhanced the quality of fun and humor in our favorite show! Eric Swolgaard Sacramento, CA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Helen and Andy
I think Andy came very close to having a near death experience on several occasions. One was when Helen caught him with the Fun Girls in the courthouse and the other was when Helen was sitting behind Andy and Mavis Neft at the diner. You heard the old saying, If looks could kill. I think the vein was even sticking out on Helen's neck. And don't forget the time Andy and Helen were in the diner and Flora was flirting with Andy and being rude to Helen. Helen gave Andy that famous look and then just made a little clicking noise with her tongue. That look and that one little noise said more than words could! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd's Manicure Shop
Shoot Clyde, there was no need for Floyd to waste all that money on a mail order course in clipping nails. Floyd could have just caught some cats and practiced clipping their nails. Maybe the same ones he practiced cutting hair on. Orville Hendricks - Butter and Egg Man. If any of my hens decides to stop laying, Martha practices making chicken and dumplings with them. Also, Floyd indicated that his new manicure shop addition is nearing completion and needs some female volunteers to test it out. He took a mail order course in nails (Nails By Mail) and is eager to start clipping. Over and Under, Clyde Barn V ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Marines Hymn
I have the privilege of playing in a community band. It is made up of people of all ages who enjoy getting together to play their instruments. Anyhow, we are preparing some music for a concert we will perform on Memorial Day. One of the songs includes a portion of the Marines Hymn. Every time we play that portion of the Marines Hymn, it's all I can do keep from laughing. I always think of Gomer marching into the courthouse and singing that song to Andy. Especially funny to me is the way Gomer says Montezumer. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Multiple Musings!
Thank you all very much for such an enjoyable group, all the info and the laughs. Kim: I'm happy to welcome a newbie such as you to the digest. As you can already tell, you're going to love it! You sound exactly like someone we NEED on this digest. I can't believe I have never noticed it before, but for the first time today I saw Andy with a disappearing badge. Ken: No doubt that badge was manufactured by the same company that made Opie's disappearing ink when he and Andy signed the contract to marry Charlene's daughter! I'm with you, Dixon. Who, after watching ONE Three's Company and ONE TAGS episode, can walk away and say Furley is better remembered than Fife. Harriett: This writer obviously was not one of us. I hate to say it but even being one of the biggest Don Knotts' fans around it pains me to watch him on Three's Company. As a matter of fact...I can't and don't!Bob ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Expanded Roles
I certainly can understand why great actors such as Don Knotts and Andy Griffith took on new roles after leaving TAGS. I am sure they didn't want to go through life with just the image of being Barney Fife and Andy Taylor. I can speak from experience. I have been spending my entire life now trying to rid myself of the image of my youth when I was a tall broad shouldered muscular hunk with dark wavy hair and a perfectly tanned complexion who was blessed with a magnetic personality and humble persona. But hard as I tried, I am still stuck with that image and I am afraid it is just something I am going to have to live with. So I can empathize with Don Knotts and Andy Griffith in their attempts to reclaim their own identities. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire WI 54701 kanderson8...@charter.net www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
New member Kim
Just a little introduction. I'm Kim and a newbie to the group but a devoted veteran watcher of TAGS. Your mailing group is so enjoyable and my sincere appreciation for allowing my membership in your wonderful group. Kim, we're sure glad you joined us! The digest is a fun place to be, and I hope you continue to enjoy it. Just jump in where you can and hang on! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Disappearing badge
I can't believe I have never noticed it before, but for the first time today I saw Andy with a disappearing badge. Ken, it's probably like that disappearing ink that Andy used when the Darlings tried to get Opie betrothed to baby Andelina. Remember, Andy has a little witchery on his mama's side! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dark Shadows
Hi, Larry, at the risk of straying from TAGS-themed posts, I am a HUGE Dark Shadows fan. I have started purchasing DVD sets to add to my collection. Of course, The Andy Griffith Show is my number one favorite. As for favorite TAGS scenes, I love the episode Opie's Newspaper. I always enjoy laughing at Barney when he tries to retrieve the gossipy newspaper from Harold Grigsby's house, and Harold thinks Barney is there to sneak a look at his wife. Harold proceeds to chase Barney away in a threatening manner. Hi-larious ! Sheryl in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
