Book
It's Saturday, November 7. My preordered copy of Andy and Don was in my mailbox this morning! Can't wait to get into it! Cheryl Marietta, GA, An avoracious reader Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Books on TAGS
Don't forget Barney's copy of Poems of Romance by T. Johnathan Osgood. Don't know if we can count Aunt Bee's Rose Poetry. That was probably just one selection out of Alice Endicott Stong's book. Cheryl Langille Marietta, GA When you and I are far apart, I no longer live... Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hanes
Oh yeah I remember him. He was always sweating. Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Alumni Sighting
I just finished watching a movie called Framed. It had Edgar Buchanan aka Mr. Wheeler in it. I won't say who else was in the movie, but he was really Glen Fordin' it all over the place. Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Unforgettable Character
My Most Unforgettable Character An Essay By Cheryl Lydia Croswaithe: She was a woman ahead of her time. Why when I was a girl, all of the teen magazines said a girl should talk about what a boy wants to talk about to get him to like her. We should show interest in what he is interested in. Well not our Lydia. She spoke up for herself. She hated the guitar and she hated to chit-chat and she wasn't afraid to speak up about it. She was quick to tell you she is not interested in gambling, doesn't play bridge and can't eat pretzels because they lay on her chest. What a gal! On the other hand, she is so narcissistic as to think everybody should walk instead of ride just because SHE feels nauseous from eating too much candy. She thinks six people should not go to a movie because one of the six (she) has already seen it. She thinks that just because SHE doesn't dance that all members of the party shouldn't. They should just sit around the table and talk. And of course the whole group can't go bowling because SHE has a bad back. So. Assertive or inconsiderate? History will be the judge. Cheryl Marietta, GA (I hope I didn't break any of them number laws. It was all in fun) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sing
Ken, when you were singing at the manure spreaders convention, did they give you a special microphone that picks up sound rl good? I wanted to become a member of that organization, but Jack Egbert blackballed me. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Jack Egbert was NO prize!) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Angelis
I was watching a movie on Turner Classic Movies about an art expert. He was giving a lecture and one if the paintings he had with him was none other than The Angelis, the painting over the Taylors' fireplace. The movie also had Wallace Ford, Aunt Bee's old beau Roger Hanover. In this movie he was playing a Police detective not a pest. Cheryl Marietta, GA (I haven't posted lately - I'm just getting over the grippe) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Swimming Pool
Ken, regarding the swimming pool at a small town high school pre WW II, think Bedford Falls. I always thought of it as being about the size of Mayberry. Have a wonderful life, Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Quotes
Gee Harriet, I think you've named them all except for one that always makes me laugh: I am a duly authorized officer of the law. I OUGHT to be able to arrest somebody! Cheryl Marietta, GA Who just loves to take a little mulberry squeezins' from time to time. For medicinal purposes only. Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Product placement/brand names
I thought Barney was saying, frozen sundae jingle bars. But that isn't a brand name anyway, I don't think. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Who prefers West Indian Licorice Mocha Delight) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bobby Diamond
I remember Bobby Diamond from when I was a little squirt. He was in a TV show called Fury. It was about a really smart, beautiful horse (named Fury). Peter Graves played Uncle Jim and that's who Bobby Diamond lived with. I'm pretty sure Bobby's character's name was Joey. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Wasn't Joey the name of the boy who got to go into the cockpit to talk to Captain Oveur in Airplane? (Peter Graves also played that character). Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Broken Glass
Aunt Bee kept dripping and breaking what sounded like glass when Briscoe yelled BREAD! and TATERS! Cheryl Marietta, GA Ya hear that boys? No yellin' at the table. Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou
I saw a movie on TCM (wish I could remember the name) that had Betty Lynn playing the 16-year old babysitter. She was billed as Betty Ann Lynn. Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Having A Ball
An ellipseoid? An oblate spheroid? Wow, Orville, your education was worth every penny. Nobody mentioned miniature golf. This was in the episode where Goober took out cousin Gloria. Cheryl Marietta, GA ...A dollar and a half. I ain't no Rockefeller! Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ernest T's Reading and Writing Ability
When Ernest T asked Hogette Winslow to come out with him, he said he wrote her a note so we know for sure that he wrote this particular note. Cheryl Marietta, GA Leaning on the everlasting arms Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Job Openings
Ken, if it's money you need, you could get yourself a tape recorder and go to town making a folk album. But if you want a permanent position, you could be a night watchman. That way you could sit down or walk around, whichever you feel like. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Watch out for that damp night air If you've ever had a fracture of the pitula oblondolla.) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bugs
An imaginary bug that bites: the green eyed monster. One fell on me last week. Cheryl Marietta, Ga Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fireflies
Fireflies were mentioned by Darlene Mason. She put them in a jar when she was growing up back in Kansas. Cheryl Marietta, GA (In Georgia we call them lightening bugs) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cobbie Wobbles and James Best
Ken, I'm sorry about your cobbywobbles. They got something over at the drugstore that'll keep 'em off of ya. One fell on me last week. I saw a movie yesterday on TCM that had none other than our own James Best/Jim Lindsey. He played a patient in a mental hospital. He was in the movie here and there throughout, but he had one scene where the camera was only on him and he was the only one talking for close to ten minutes. It was done all in one take and let me tell you the actor of the man came out. We are used to seeing him in comedy roles, but I don't think there is one dramatic actor in the world who could have done that part any better. For you Jim Lindsey fans it's called Shock Corridor. It's a little weird at times but if it comes on again, you can record it and fast forward through the scenes that he is not in. Cheryl Marietta, GA Auctioneer of spavine horses Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
More About James Best Sighting
I meant to mention in my post regarding the movie Shock Corridor. The makeup was done by Dan Greenway. Did Lee have a brother? Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Piano Bench
Orville Hendricks you brought up that the Taylors had a piano bench one time and a stool another time. When I read that, I got reminded of the episode with Aunt Nora and Uncle Ollie. When they are eating dinner, the boys are sitting on the piano bench at the table. This feels so real because when I was growing up, if we had more than four people at the table, we dragged out the piano bench. It would hold two kids or two skinny adults. I love seeing that episode as it brings back good memories. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Who can't sleep without her goose down pillow) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's Dislikes
It is true that Andy never came right out and said he didn't like Roger Hanover. In fact if memory serves, Opie came right out and asked Andy if he liked Roger. Andy's answer was that he tries to find some good in everybody and asked Opie if he understood. Opie replied, Yeah, I don't like him either. Cheryl Marietta, GA Hang it in the wall! Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
That was a good trivia question about Mayberry people rooting for Denver. I never would have gotten it. Cheryl Marietta, GA The orange and blue will try, try, try, try... Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Eddie Haskell
He's not skinny. He's wirey. He's very wirey. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Everything I eat turns to muscle) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Psychology
Well Patty, howEVER it was that you learned that psychology, as far as I'm concerned your education was worth every penny. Cheryl Marietta, GA Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Sightings
I was watching a movie on TCM this afternoon. In the cast were: Gentleman Dan Caldwell and That high school principal that didn't want Miss Crump to put on that show. Cheryl Marietta, GA I wasn't planning to snap his suspenders, Howard Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Vagrant Confessor
I believe the vagrant who made the false confession said he stole Aunt Bee's pin not purse. I think the actor who played this role died recently. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Look in the pocket of your smock!) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cool Barney Words
Let's not forget kleptomenerac and a-PATH-y Cheryl Marietta, GA Andy even referred to kleptomenerac in one of the Matlock episodes Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Matlock
Before we break some number law I want to say that I was watching the Wendy Williams show the other day. She has a live morning talk show. She said she loves Matlock and watches the reruns all the time. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Myra Koontz from the lingerie shop says since she retired she never misses an episode of Matlock.) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Lost Continent book by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is going to speak sponsored by Georgia Center For the Book on October 11 at 7:00 pm at Decatur First Baptist Church on Clairmont Road. It is free. He will be selling and signing his latest book One Summer: America in 1927. Personally, I wish he were selling some of his older books listed on the back cover. They sound hilarious. But if you have any interest at all, I'll go. Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bill Bryson
Excuse me. I sent this transmission to the wrong place. These electronal marvels sometimes get away from me. Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
National Chicken Month
Ken, I read with interest your list of events for National Chicken Month. But ain't chicken spelled I-N? Cheryl Marietta, GA (Whose chicken ala king tastes like wallpaper paste) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Telephone
Dan, Ken can't help it if his feet fall asleep and he likes to talk about. We're still trying to find out what causes that. Cheryl Langille (Of the Buffalo Langilles) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lying in Mayberry
My late husband and I conducted a TAGS bible study some years ago. We covered the subject of lying using the episode where Otis became a deputy to impress his brother. It was surprising how many people said it wasn't lying because Otis really did work as a deputy however temporary it was. I guess there are many different opinions on this subject. I agree, however, that it was for a good cause. Now before I break any of those number laws I'm going to hush. Cheryl Marietta, GA Rule number one: Obey all rules. Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy in the color episodes
Thelma Lou (Janet) I don't think I've ever heard it said any better than that. Your education was worth every penny. Cheryl Marietta, GA Philosophical meanderins' that's what they call it Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Punch In The Nose
That punch in the nose episode reminds me of a line that I think is so funny. Andy to Barney: No it's NOT our fault it's YOUR fault! Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bucket list
I've given myself 24 hours to think of something for my bucket list and I keep coming back to: gluing hymn book covers with Edgar Coleman. Then I'd reward myself with the business man's special at the diner. A hollowed out tomato stuffed with avocado and raisins. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Would like to have a ride on that motor cickle but I don't have a helmet or goggles or anything ) Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Retire?
I was on the family instant messaging the other day when my brother-in-law, who is a police officer in a VERY SMALL department, said he was thinking about retiring. His sister shot back with, What? And give up your bullet? Now my sister-in-law is a northern person so we don't get to see each other too much, but now I know that she is one of our'n. Cheryl Marietta, GA Gracias, Amigo ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Taylor Home Inn
I'm envious of you folks who have reservations at the Taylor Home Inn. When the Taylors made their trip to California, Andy was asked to stand on the corner of Hollywood and Vine and say, Hey from Floyd and Goober. I would like to request that when you all go to the Taylor Home Inn, please sit on the front porch, drink cider and count cars for me. Yes, technically, this was done at the Mindelbright house, but you can do that without a guitar or a good singin' voice. Oh, and if you bring any children, let them sit in a coaster wagon and eat pie. I was watching Regis and Kelly this morning and Regis asked guest Bonnie Hunt what television shows she watched as a child. The first thing she mentioned was TAGS. But she said her father would check to see if Barney was in the eipsode and if he wasn't, her father would say, Turn it off. Barney's not in it. Well, I think we all admit that our favorite episodes are the ones that Barney is in, but they're all good and stand on their own. Cheryl Marietta, GA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Idol
Nothing can beat the renderin' of Aunt Bee and Clara singing their alma mater Sweetbrier. I would submit Aunt Bee's rendition of Chinatown My Chinatown as she accompanies herself on the piano, but she can only sing it that way when she's just a little bit gassed. Cheryl Marietta, GA Well, if it isn't Sheriff Matt Dillon! Where's Chester? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jack Egbert - Found
Jack Egbert of the Winston-Salem Warthogs - I love it! I wonder if he ever saw his episode of TAGS or if any of his friends saw it and told him about it. Tex Foley you are a real trained noticer. Cheryl Marietta, GA You know something? Jack Egbert was no prize. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lydia's love life
Lydia, I think the real reason Goober threw you over for Flora is because of your bad back. If you would have to be in traction for a month just from throwing a bowling ball, well, Flora's got it all over you. Remember, she a slow sweller and a quick healer. Cheryl Marietta, GA ...making an apple pie for Easter that's real delish. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Liberry
Wasn't the library mentioned in one of the episodes where there is a dance? Andy is explaining to somebody that the woman in the band is the mother of the band leader (Carl Benson maybe?) and she now plays full time with the band except for Thursday nights when she works at the library. Some of you who have the uncut DVD's could probably answer that. Cheryl Marietta, GA (dancing square at the one of them Friendship Clubs) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney and Thelmer Lou, Barney and Thelmer Lou
O.K., I think we've heard JUST ABOUT ENOUGH of that Barney/Thelma Lou/Nettie triangle. Everybody go back to your homes and places of business. Cheryl Marietta, GA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Peanut Butter and Lost Loves
I loved that story about banning peanut butter in jail. Perhaps they could just throw some peanuts in the cell and the prisoners could just jump up and down on them and make their own. Some of you have expressed my sentiments regarding Barney perking up after finding out about Thelma Lou's marriage and then meeting the adoring Nettie Albright (I think that was her name - the one who looks better as a blonde). I think the idea of his seeming to get over Thelma Lou so quickly was addressed in one of the many books published about the show. It might even go all the way back to Dr. Richard Kelly's book in the early 80's. He stated how inappropriate it seems that Barney could so quickly get over someone with whom he had such a close and long-standing relationship. And especially when he just got finished saying to Andy, She was the only girl I ever loved. When I originally saw the episode, I was so relieved to have Barney out of the dumps before the show wrapped up that I didn't think much about it. But as we recall, when Barney sees Thel at the reunion he says, Sorry about not writing to you after I left or something to that effect. I mean, really! How could you just leave and not send for her or at least write and try to come to some kind of conclusion about your relationship. But then, that's TV. And as wonderful as that television show was, it was after all a television show. Cheryl Marietta, GA (Yeah, we got peanuts down here so if you're ever inarculated...) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Missing Scenes
Yes, Attorney Bentley, I remember the scene where Floyd says to Barney, You seem to be on a horse. Then Floyd adds, Well the reason I was so surprised is, I wasn't expecting you which is just so ingenious because the implication is that Floyd WASN'T surprised to see Barney on a horse. So Funny! And as for Mr. Vassillyovich trying to read the pickle jar - he's looking right at it and saying, Pick-less, pick-less? Then after he tastes one he says, Oh, Peekles! As though he couldn't tell what they were just be looking at them. This also reminds me of the episode where Barney is cooking in his room and Mrs. Mendelbright bangs on the door and says, Where is it - chili and crackers, where is it? I could understand her being able to smell burnt chili, but how does one smell crackers? Cheryl Marietta, GA My mother's dresser.. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sid Melton
Sid Melton was also in many episodes of Danny Thomas/Make Room for Daddy and we all know what sprung off of that! Cheryl Marietta, GA I'd like you to both be in the same negative! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dance With the Mayberry Stars
Wow, Untrained Voice, that was quite a list of dances. How about the teaching dance where Cousin Gloria offered to show Andy how to dance. And that was after she turned down Goober saying she didn't want to dance. Cheryl Marietta, Ga. I thought you didn't want to dance. Well, teaching's different. (Gr-r-r-r! To paraphrase Miss Peggy, Wouldn't you just hate her?) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
