Reta Shaw Centennial
September 13, 2012 marked the 100th birthday of Miss Reta Shaw (9/13/1912-1982), a two-episode TAGS veteran. Connie Sawyer, I believe, is currently the oldest living TAGS actress. She too was born in 1912 on November 27. I've just given you an 'A' in breathing.-Miss Eleanora Poultice Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hazel Pierce: The Extra With Something Extra
As Jeff mentioned the extra Nice Dress Nellie, TAGS also had another notable extra throughout its original run. Hazel Pierce, a slender, older lady with red hair, was Lucille Ball's stand-in. She additionally appeared on 'Batman' as a Gotham City corrections officer handcuffed to Catwoman (Julie Newmar) at the end of the episode. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ted White (Avery Nonnan)
I had the pleasure of meeting Ted White (who played prison work farm felon Avery Noonan in TAGS' 'The Legend Of Barney Fife' (1/17/1966)), at the 'Chiller Theatre' Expo in Parsippany, New Jersey. He noticed the photo of Pat Hingle in the Jim Clark/Ken Beck penned book The Andy Griffith Show Book and remarked: He was a nice guy. White was nice himself and not mean, big and mean as warned over-the-phone by Warden Hix (Harry Holcomb) to Barney Fife. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Centenarian Fans
At age 102, (born circa 1909) you figure these fans witnessed the evolution of the various entertainment media from the silent era, Talkies, to the birth of primetime episodic television in 1948. When TAGS debuted in 1960, these folks were about 51 years old. They probably especially enjoyed 'Matlock' (1986-1995) as Homer's father alluded to on 'The Simpsons.' What would really be impressive would be a centenarian who is an avid collector of TAGS and a person who actually contributed to TAGS' Nielsens. Those fans are the rara avises. A huge percentage of TAGS fans, born during or after its production, discovered the series AFTER its original run in syndication. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Desilu Air Conditioning
Construction of the Desilu-Cahuenga Studios commenced in May 1946. By the time TAGS began filming in 1960, I'm sure the air conditioning was adequate. Today, now known as RED STUDIOS, the first item they list on their website concerning all their stages is that they are fully air-conditioned. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS and Three's Company
Don Knotts always recollected that his 5 years on TAGS were the BEST of his life. Three's Company just proved to be a steady acting gig. Ralph Furley was just an older extension of Barney Fife, with all of the various nervous guy, scare takes, and ego mannerisms that Knotts specialized in. You can tell that John Ritter loved working with Knotts, acknowledging his comedic legend at the time. (Remember, Barney once mentioned Ritter's dad, Tex Ritter on TAGS.) Interestingly, Furley's brother Bart was played by TAGS actor Hamilton Camp. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hair Heir Apparent
Larry mentioned the various municipalities located around Mt. Airy. Don't forget, at some point in the 1960s, the sheriff of Mt. Airy was Jim Taylor. As far as Floyd's barber, I don't know. However, Howard McNear had his hair beautifully coiffed by Ms. Eva Kryger-who can be spotted in at least two episodes of TAGS. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jim Nabors on 'The Rookies' (1973)
I don't mean to appear morbid, but any WBMUTBB Digest member who wishes to see Jim Nabors play a murderer in 'The Rookies' episode 'Down Home Boy' (11/19/1973), e-mail Sony Pictures at: consu...@sphecustomersupport.sony.com Tell Sony that you wish to see 'The Rookies:Season 2' released. Thanks! P.S. His father in 'Down Home Boy' is played by Tom Tully; Both actors led the horse Dolly around Forty Acres on the TAGS and Gomer episode of the same name, 'Goodbye, Dolly.' Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry March Madness
During the NCAA March Madness time of year, I always think of the TAGS actors and their alma maters. When selecting NC (Andy Griffith), WVU (Don Knotts), et al., I think of those Mayberry actors. This year, I picked the 2011 NCAA Final to be North Carolina vs. Pitt. (Jack Dodson and Don Knotts' lifelong friend Al Checco were born in Pittsburgh, PA.) BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Fourth Wall
What scene in TAGS came closest to breaking the proverbial fourth wall? For example, on 'Gilligan's Island', Alan Hale, Jr. would frequently look into the camera with slow burn looks. In 'The Monkees' episode 'The Monkees Mind Their Manor' (1968) (featuring TAGS Brit actors Bernard Fox and Laurie Main) the airport security official says something to the effect I'm not the 'airport security guy', I'm the Monkees' prop director. I'm curious for your answers. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Figueroa and Cahuenga
It's fitting that Ron Howard attended Superbowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers prevailing. TAGS' 'A Visit to Barney Fife' (January 16, 1967) aired one day after the AFL-NFL Championship Game on January 15, 1967 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum-located just a scant 10 miles SE of Desilu. Opie mentions Johnny Unitas in 'Opie Flunks Arithmetic' (April 19, 1965). (Johnny U. appeared in Superbowls III and V.) After winning SBs I and II, Bart Starr appeared in the 'Gentle Ben' episode 'Starr of Green Bay' (December 1, 1968)-the series of which starred Ronny's brother Clint. Ron should rub the foot of the Unitas statue outside Baltimore's MT Bank Stadium-a fan ritual for good luck. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Superbowl and Mayberry
The AFL-NFL Championship (Superbowl I) occurred on January 15, 1967 (Green Bay Packers 35, Kansas City Chiefs 10), one day before 'A Visit to Barney Fife' (1/16/1967) originally aired. Barney and Opie mentioned Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas in TAGS' 'Opie Flunks Arithmetic' (4/19/1965). (The 1964 Baltimore Colts finished 12-2 with Johnny U. receiving the NFL MVP award.) Unitas soldiered on in Superbowls III and V. Superbowl V transpired on the cusp of the CBS rural slaugther of 1971. Don Knotts and Johnny Unitas later surfaced in the Disney film 'Gus' (1976). BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
'A Visit to Barney Fife' (1/16/1967) End Credit Mistaken Identities
Recently, while viewing 'A Visit to Barney Fife' (1/16/1967), I noticed an end credit error. The two detectives at the Raleigh Police Department have their names switched with the actors who played them;For the record, Charles Horvath played Peterson while Peter Madsen portrayed Jenkins. BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Extra With Something Extra
Concerning TAGS extras, much has been noted about Tom Jacobs, Mr. Schwump, and Nice Dress Nellie. However, there is another older, slim, female extra who appears in multiple episodes throughout the entire history of the series. Most humorously, she dances with Barney during the tag dance before he reaches Thelma Lou in 'Fun Girls' (4/13/1964). In the color episodes, her hair is red. I searched the 'Mayberry Historical Society' web site and surprisingly found no mention of her. She needs to be nicknamed and chronicled on the site. It would be a nice little project for our Mayberry community to recognize her. BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
January 1, 1968
When 'The Mayberry Chef' first aired on New Year's Day night 1968, little did anyone know of the tumultuous events that would unfold that year, causing great social upheaval, even in Mayberry. Andy Griffith had grown tired of Andy Taylor and wanted to move on. James L. Brooks, the writer of 'The Mayberry Chef' (1/1/1968), is the writer and director of the recent film release 'How Do You Know'-featuring TAGS actor Jack Nicholson. Happy New Year! Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Frank Tarloff (David Adler)
Speaking of being blacklisted, TAGS writer Frank Tarloff (credited as David Adler) was really blacklisted as a writer during the McCarthy era. He later penned nine TAGS episodes. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Notable Quotables
Psychology is (an) experimental and quantitative study of human nature. It's a biosocial science. -Jack Lee, Co-proprietor of Canton Palace Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts and Jack Dodson
While Barney Fife and Howard Sprague may have never met until 'Return to Mayberry' (1986), Don Knotts and Jack Dodson met on the set of TAGS as 'The Legend of Barney Fife' (1/17/1966) was wrapping up and the next episode 'Lost and Found' (1/24/1966) was in pre-production. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Charlie Lee and Chinese Wisdom
I was all set to purchase 'Kung Fu' Season 2 on DVD (featuring Rance Howard in one episode) when I stopped myself. Keye Luke (Charlie Lee in TAGS' 'Aunt Bee's Restaurant' 2/6/1967) was speaking to me in flashback, as Master Po, in my mind. He told me to wait until next payday. This makes me want to go to Mt. Pilot for a Chinese buffet for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, Digest members! Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What Condition My Mayberry Condition Is In
As to Ken's inquiry to Mayberry characters people identify themselves with, I would most definitely select Ed Sawyer (William Lanteau) from 'Stranger in Town' (12/26/1960). At many of the Mayberry events, I know who the people are, such as the actors (and their spouses and children), tribute artists (ditto), and various local folk. However, they don't know me. Most of the core members of the TAGS universe are southern, and I'm the Yank who knows them. It kind of spooks them, a la 'Stranger in Town.' Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Robert Dean
I think a nice touch for Robert Dean signing autographs at the 2010 Mayberry Days would be to have a balloon affixed to his table along with a jar of pickles. Think about it! Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Don Knotts Show (1970-1971)
It's good to know that Karen Knotts' one-woman show 'Tied Up in Knotts' is sold out. I liked the special clips from 'The Don Knotts Show' near the end. 'The Don Knotts Show' (1970-1971) needs to be released on DVD. This variety series was produced at the height of the color variety series genre in 1970 and 1971. Both Andy and Don appeared on many of these type series at the time. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Spin-Off
I also forget to add another type spin-off. That would be the one where a character of an established series becomes popular, i.e. TAGS to 'Gomer Pyle USMC' or 'Mary Tyler Moore' to 'Rhoda.' So, in conclusion, we have three types of spin-offs: 1) Short-term characters for sake of a spin-off 2) Characters on original series who become popular and 3) the run the course spin-off where a series is ending but is transforming into another, perhaps with characters from the mother series. BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Spin-Off
I would classify a spin-off a spin-off, no matter if writers and producers are introducing new characters on an established series just for the sake of spawning another (i.e. 'The Danny Thomas Show' to TAGS/'Happy Days' to 'Laverne Shirley'), OR an established series transforming into another after a long run, a la TAGS to R.F.D./M*A*S*H to AfterM*A*S*H. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Claude Johnson
To Paul Gilkes of Sidney, Ohio- What were the circumstances of your meeting with Claude Johnson, i.e. time, place, et cetera? What were his exact words about Tammy Windsor? Curious. Thanks! Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tammy Windsor/Karyn Kupcinet
I hate to rehash information, but IF Tammy Windsor and Karyn Kupcinet are NOT the same person, then why hasn't the REAL Tammy Windsor come forward and told the truth or said anything? Other sources have said this and that about the connection, but the real Tammy has not come forward. Why? Curious. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Downtown Cinema
Everytime I visit the Downtown Cinema in Mt. Airy, NC during Mayberry Days, I wonder what films Andy viewed there in the 1930s and 1940s. He was astounded by musician Jack Teagarden in 'Birth of the Blues' (1944), which he saw at the Earle. Later, Teagarden's name appears listed in the end credits of TAGS, but he is not seen. This might be the only instance in which a performer Andy saw in a film at the cinema as a youth, was asked to be on TAGS years later. BRIAN RODAHAVER One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Joel Redlin
Ken had made a post to the WBMUTBB Digest back on November 9, 2009 concerning a member of his church who attended high school with Joel Redlin-Clara's nephew Ferdie in 'A Singer in Town' (April 11, 1966). On the web, I discovered an article from the June 15, 1962 edition of Time magazine on the strike of the Minneapolis Evening Star and Morning Tribune newspapers. At that time, the newspaper strike was into its tenth week. Interestingly, a Mrs. Joel Redlin was quoted as saying I miss my paper. I miss it, that's all. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Norman Alden
Alright, I need a second set of eyes. Perhaps my fellow WBMUTBB members can help me. Check out the photo from Norman Alden's website at www.normalden.com/norm-h-1.jpg. What is Mayberry's choir leader, Mr. Masters (Olan Soule) doing? It's definitely not the peace gesture like the rest of the Superfriends cast are displaying. BTW, everyone e-mail Norman on his website and invite him to the 2010 Mayberry Days. A Bowling Alley event would be in order, for sure. Thanks! Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Passings: Marc London
Marc London, who portrayed Bob Saunders in The Foster Lady (March 21, 1966), passed away on February 9, 2010 in Vero Beach, Florida. The real Bob Saunders was the assistant director of TAGS from 1962 to 1968. It makes one wonder, in hindsight, why Bob Saunders didn't portray himself, as Eva Kryger, Sid Hickox, and Burt Taylor were all TAGS production people who appeared on The Foster Lady. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Griffith on SNL
Actually, Andy Griffith was a little irreverent himself when appearing in a skit on Saturday Night Live (SNL) when Ron Howard was host on October 9, 1982. In the Opie Goes Home sketch, Andy gave Opie advice and spoke of smacking Aunt Bee around a little. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Will Wright's Final Acting Work
Ironically, Will Wright (Ben Weaver in three memorable episodes of TAGS) acted in his final acting job in a deathbed scene in the Bonanza episode 'The Mountain Girl' (5/13/1962); He died a month later on June 19, 1962. The mountain girl of the episode's title was Nina Shipman-who later portrayed Nurse Irene Fairchild-in TAGS' The County Clerk' (3/14/1966). (Ben, if you're out there, you might want to add this scene (available on You Tube) to your FB page!) Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
'This Time Together' With Jim Nabors
I was perusing through Carol Burnett's recently released autobiography 'This Time Together' at the local WAL-MART. She devoted one chapter (albeit very short) on Jim Nabors entitled, cleverly enough, Jim Nabors. (The chapter was so small, I read it right there on the spot!) In 1965, Carol viewed a Gomer episode in which Gomer was playing guitar and singing to his girlfriend. She was so impressed, she sent him a letter as a fan. She viewed their relationship as a brother-sister one. Nabors was used as her good luck charm for the premiere episodes of every season of 'The Carol Burnett Show' from 1967 to 1978. She relates that once they both played together in Las Vegas. After closing the show with 'The Impossible Dream', Jim comes backstage to an awaiting Carol and says in his Gomer voice I just bought myself a new tractor! (in reference to his farming ventures in Maui, Hawaii. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer, a Better, Popular Mechanic
Gomer's automotive expertise only improved from his first filmed appearance on TAGS' 'Man in a Hurry' (1/14/1963) to his own series in 1967. Gomer's inexperience in auto repair could not help Malcolm Tucker, however, by the time of 'Gomer the Good Samaritan' (12/27/1967) he scored a 95% (of 100%) in vehicle repair in a Marine aptitude test. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Family Feud and Forty Acres
Concerning the 'Family Feud' Name a famous Andy survey, Richard Dawson also worked at both Desilu and the Forty Acres back lot-where TAGS and 'Hogan's Heroes' were produced. Jim Nabors even saw him at lunch in the commissary. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
From the Least to the Greatest on the TAGS Call Sheet
Just for the record, the least number of actors in an episode of TAGS occurred in 'Hot Rod Otis' (2/17/1964); The greatest number was in 'Aunt Bee, the Juror' (10/23/1967). Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry and NCAA
Is it just me? When submitting NCAA Men's basketball picks, I think of the college where cast members attended. That's a true TAGS fan! I picked Kansas versus West Virginia (Don Knotts' alma mater) for the the Championship. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jim Nabors in Lancaster, PA
Yeah, that would nice if some of us could meet before Jim's show in July. I'm hip. P.S. TAGS actors on 'Matlock': Betty Lynn, William Schallert, Pat Hingle, Bo Hopkins, R.G. Armstrong, George Spence, Amzie Strickland, Phil Leeds, Aneta Corsaut, Arlene Golonka, Jack Dodson, and Don Knotts. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jim Nabors at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Greetings WBMUTBB members! Jim Nabors will performing at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Plenty of seats are still available through the theater's website. Visit Amish country, support Jim, and say Hey! to Gomer. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Actors on 'Matlock'
Off the top of my head for TAGS actors on 'Matlock', I can think of Betty Lynn, Pat Hingle, William Schallert, Jack Dodson, Arlene Golonka, Amzie Strickland, Bo Hopkins, Aneta Corsaut, and Don Knotts. (Everett Greenbaum- the prolific TAGS writer-played Judge Katz.) BTW, James Best would have made a great guest actor on 'Matlock', given his good performance on the Fred Silverman produced 'In the Heat of the Night.' Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Camera Technique on 'Three's Company'
I was watching 'Three's Company' on TVLand EARLY this morning. Ruta Lee (a two episode TAGS vet) played the real estate agent who closed the deal when Mr. Roper sold his apartment building. (This paved the way for Don Knotts become the new landlord at the start of the following season.) The next 'Three's Company' episode served as the pilot for 'The Ropers.' In exterior scenes outside their new townhome with Mr. and Mrs. Roper seated inside their old, beat up car, the camera work is exactly identical to how Andy and Barney were filmed in their squad car scenes. The dialogue was read over twice to include both camera angles/perspectives of Mr. and Mrs. Roper. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pink Floyd/Deep Purple
Jim Nabors (in character from an episode of 'Gomer Pyle USMC') can be heard in the background of the Pink Floyd track 'In the Flesh?' from the LP 'The Wall' (1979). On another subject, while Thelma Lou and Otis may have never appeared together on an episode of TAGS, Betty Lynn and Hal Smith were both special guests at the 1989 Memphis Film Festival. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Chairs No Waiting
I'm loving the recent podcasts of 'Two Chairs No Waiting', especially with the behind-the-scenes camera. Nice work Allan! However, I've found myself looking at that bookcase behind Allan trying to deceipher the memorabilia, like the guitar on top. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Flop-Eared Mule/No Account Mule
I've noticed Ben Matlock uses the word jackass pretty liberally on 'Matlock.' I'm sure it stems from the songs 'Flop-Eared Mule' or 'No Account Mule' (a.k.a. Muleskinner Blues). Ironically, Clarence White-formerly of 'The Country Boys' on TAGS-formed his band 'Muleskinner' in 1973 after 'The Byrds' broke up. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd's Hair
Eva Kryger styled Howard McNear's hair. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Notable Quotes
We're often unaware of the capabilities of those closet to us. -Aunt Bee 'Aunt Bee Takes a Job' (12/6/1965) Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
