Least fave episode
Have not been receiving my digests lately. They were all in my Spam ( junk) folder. Ugh! Anyway, I found them. My least favorite has to be Goober thinking he had a talking dog thanks to Arnold and Opie's trick. Goober wasn't the smartest person in Mayberry but he wasn't that dumb or naive. My favorite non Barney episode is Rose is A Rose because it shows the true friendship between Aunt Bee and Miss Clara. My least favorite b/w episode is the one with Opie's trying to win Andy a prize at the carnival. Those two men should've been arrested, IMO. Also, tied for that dishonor, the Jerry Van Dyke episode. Was it the same carnival as the previous one? I think J V D would have been a great addition to TAGS and I'm sure he regrets turning it down to this day. That's all I have today but if you are missing the digest check your Spam or junk folders. I'm glad I did. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Business in Mayberry
Businesses came and went in Mayberry Art Crowley's market Foley's Market The Groceteria Mrs Mason's Drug Store (photo developing) Walker's Drug Store Franklin's Pharmacy Mrs Luken's lingerie store Morelli's (their pounded steak is great) Snappy Lunch Counter Mayberry Diner Bluebird Diner I know there's more but those are all I can think of off the top of my head Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
I forget his wife's name but she was mentioned in Quiet Sam episode. Take away the sort of snootiness and mrs Wiley would be a perfect Mrs. Lawson. Or the lady on Mr Ed who was the wife of Wilbur's friend and neighbor. He died and another couple replaced those two but the woman in the first couple would be a good choice. Also, wasn't his boy Norman the one who missed the fly ball? The violin playing son had a different name that I forget. Marie, suffering from CRS (can't remember squat). Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Piano playing
Here are my choices: Aunt Bee Opie Taylor Arnold (the brunette one not the blonde) Clara Edwards Andy ran his fingers across the keys once I know there are more but I am at a loss to recall them. Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fave color episode and other questions answered
My favourite colour episode is Only A Rose because it shows true friendship between Aunt Bee and Clara Edwards My favourite scene is when everybody goes to Andy thinking Opie wants to know where babies come from and he realizes he's the one who has to talk to him. My favourite phrase is raiding the refrigerator. The prettiest gal in Mayberry is, IMO, Nurse Peggy. Nothing against Thelma Lou (#2), Helen, or Lydia Crosswaite. Charlene is #3. Helen, Ellie, Romeena, Emma Watson Brand, etc. are close. Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My three Mayberry wishes
I would like the following three Mayberry items: 1--a sheriff as smart as Andy tho nowadays he'd have to wear a gun 2--Walker's Drug Store complete with soda fountain right in the heart of town. 3--Emma Watson and Floyd Lawson to stay alive and healthy living right here in Cajun country. Sent from Marguerite's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
David browning
So sorry I missed his presentation earlier this week. He was in my hometown of Opelousas, LA but I was in the hospital and unable to attend. I bet he was wonderful as in hear he is. Marie Sent on Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Francis Bavier
I saw where Francs Bavier was in a movie Man In the Attic about Jack the Ripper airing on TCM. Also, did she play the piano? I wonder if she was jealous that Hope Summers (Clara) took over the piano playing on TAGS. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Ken's Post
Ken, seven things about me? I don't wanna break a number rule so: How about seven things about me and Mayberry? I think my fave colour episode is the Rose Contest because it shows the true friendship between Clara Edwards and Aunt Bee I preferred Opie's friend Johnny Paul Jason to Arnold because Arnold seemed a bit sneaky and the actor portraying JPJ was a Louisiana boy. I did not mind Warren but nobody was better than Barney. Same in real life. If you have a long term friend you interact differently than you do with somebody you met a few weeks ago. Andy and Barney had that long term friendship. He kinda sorta had it with Howard Sprague My favourite Dud Wash was the big muscular one. He was the best looking, IMO. The outdoors type that Charlene would fall for. My favourite Opie and Andy moment is in Opie's charity when Andy is explains that Horatio is not half a boy. I preferred the foods mentioned in the first couple of seasons because they're more southern. In fact, according to http://www.thefoodmaven.com/radiorecipes/nesselrode.html Nesselrode Pie is a NYC dessert named after a Russian count. They seemed to speak more northern/mid western also. My favourite of the part time characters are Floyd the Barber male and Emma Brand Watson female. So there are seven things about me that are Mayberry related. Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Some opinions I had
IMO Howard was the anti-Barney. Warren was written more like Barney but where Andy and Barney were long time friends and his quirks were slowly written in, Warren was just thrust at us full blown, quirks and all. They didn't give us time to get to know him. Howard, on the other hand, was the opposite of Barney. Where Barney had an opinion on everything but knew little, Howard was well read and actually knew what he was talking about. Barney pretended to be brave but was chicken. Howard knew he couldn't hack it as a deputy because he had no self defence skills yet would come out when needed as when he and Otis helped rescue Andy. Barney thought he had self defence skills but wasn't good at using them. Howard didn't brag about himself, either. However he wasn't as funny as old Barn was. All three, however, had heart. They'd drop everything to help another person in trouble and i am glad I got to know them. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to me and may not necessarily represent the opinions of the WBMUTBB. Sent on Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry moments
Sometimes in life you have to make your own Mayberry moments. Mine came at bingo the other day. After a bingo is verified the caller usually announces that it was a good bingo and reminds us toclear your cards for the next bingo. We'll I was Settin' with my friends Corinna and Johnny. When Johnny didn't clear his card fast enough, Corinna reminded him. I jumped in and said Oh, he's just waitin' for the official verification before he clears his card. Also, one day I was leaving the dining room to go to my room when I realised that I needed to go back. I did a quick u turn in my wheelchair telling my friend Mary P not to yell citizen's arrest!. Typed on Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Angry Andy
I recall an angry Andy in the b/w episode where he kept telling Aunt Bee to call the man! Just call the man! He certainly was exasperated with her that week. I still,use that phrase today. Marie in Cajun country ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Janet Anderson was so righ
I totally agree with her hat Jerry van Dyke made a better deputy, no offense to Jack Burns. Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken--Great idea! A Mayberry Christmas
Ken, I love your idea but I'd prefer if Andy read from the gospel of Luke. I preferred Nurse Peggy over all of Andy's women, esp. that Lydia Crosswaite. LOL! She was better with Goober anyhow. However, Andy preferred Ms. Crump and that's all there is to it. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Mayberry New Year Marie in Cajun country where today's high is 80° F ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A challenge for you writers
Being on total bed rest these last few weeks I've had time to think. I come up with ideas but have trouble getting them onto paper. My latest idea is this: a story about Mayberry told from Gomer's POV. Picture it: 1984 Gomer is home from the Marines with his wife Lou Anne Pyle nee Poovey. Due to Lou Anne's female issues they'd adopted a cute little girl back in CA and retired to NC where he works with Goober at the fillin' station. Can somebody write up their own Gomer returns from the marines story? I know Andy, Helen, Floyd, Barney, Aunt Bee have moved away but you could incorporate Sam, Howard, Clara Edwards, etc. Even minor characters such as Charlie Foley, Flip Conroy the druggist where Opie sold sodas, malts, perfume could be used. Thank you to those who can write a good tale Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cell window panes
You know what happened to the cell windows, don't you? Of course ol' Ernest T broke the windows with his rock the glass hasn't been replaced yet. :D *** ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie's Clothing
Remember, too, that during the colour episodes Ron Howard was in Little League they filmed around his baseball schedule. I've always admired both the Howards the TAGS people for allowing Ronnie to have a normal life outside show biz. Saw RH today in The Courtship of Eddie's Father. He surely was cute talented both. Loved the scene where he, Mrs. Livingston, neighbor Elizabeth were dancing singing to La Cucaracha. Wish I rec'd TCM #sigh# ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts
http://www.businesslife.com/articles.php?id=2034 indicates it was true but http://www.leelofland.com/wordpress/karen-knotts-the-dad-i-didnt-know/ has an excerpt from Karen Knotts' book that indicates the opposite Snopes calls it glurge: http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=69507 Wikipedia makes no mention of Don being depressed. His dad was depressed suffered from mental illness: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Knotts#Early_life Thank you. I enjoyed looking it up. Must save my money buy Karen's book about her daddy ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Green Stamps
Green Stamps are alive and well in cyberspace. Go to: http://greenpoints.com. They have a ton of companies who participate in the program. Here in sw Louisiana National Food Stores gave Green Stamps Winn Dixie had Top Value stamps. We had a lot of items from the redemption stores like TV trays, a clock, etc. Big Star had Quality stamps, too. Good memories Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I found Teri Garr
I found Teri Garr but not in Mayberry. A talent scout picks Millie to be the next big star she's whisked off to Richmond for an audition. Sam, of course, goes with her. Look for the cashier at the end of the episode. Watch this Season 1 episode of Mayberry RFD here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwd3cop8qYIfeature=related Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fwd: Blacks in Mayberry RFD
Anybody looking for Black people in Mayberry should watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B6QVxGa7ggfeature=related The Youth Day. It is a season one episode focusing on the three boys chosen to run Mayberry for a day. The Black kid takes over as County Clerk under the supervision of Howard Sprague he gets as much attention as Mike Arnold do. His father has even more scenes than Arnold's though I always thought his dad was a doctor. In this episode Andy calls him by his first name. Enjoy! I did. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Trivia
Ken got it correctly. That is what I was thinking of but somebody else came up with a second answer that I hadn't even thought of. And they pointed out that he wasn't arresting the men simply writing them a ticket. Okay, I need to watch more episodes so I think I'll go and do that now. Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 13, Issue 20
I believe that Rafe Hollister's wife is a Martha. She showed up to watch his audition at the County Sing off. Or whatever it was called. He was also in the episode where the county nurse wants to give him his tetanus shot one where he gives himself up to Andy who promptly sends him back out to surrender to Barney who doesn't recognize him. My trivia question. In Rafe Hollister's first episode Barney arrests him for Jaywalking only to be told by Andy that he's just arrested Rafe Hollister, moonshiner. In which other episode did Barney's over-zealousness cause him to accidentally arrest a wanted criminal. Also name both crimes--the minor one Barney arrested him for the major one he was wanted for? Mayberrily yours, Marie in Opelousas Message: 3 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:57:42 -0500 From: ORVILLE HENDRICKS davidleequinn1...@live.com To: MAYBERRY DIGEST wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Mayberry Trivia Message-ID: blu164-w427bab615bf55bbf990ab6d1...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Time for another Mayberry Trivia question. Everyone knows that my (Orville Hendricks) wife is named Martha.And Emmitt Clark is married to Martha Clark. However there is another character in Mayberry whose wife's name is Martha. Who was he? This character was not a regular but appeared more than once. I will give you a hint: His wife Martha only appeared in one show, but he appeared several times. Orville Hendricks - The Mt. Pilot Butter and Egg Man. I told my neighbor that my Martha was an angel. My neighbor said that I was lucky, because his wife was still living. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bookworm: a Game
Even playing an online game like Bookworm http://www.popcap.com/games/bookworm/pc will remind me of Mayberry. I found the word jailed that put me to mind of Andy Barney. The word toot reminded me of poor Aunt Bee singing Toot Toot Tootsie, I even made pickle fudge )Aunt Bee Thelma Lou), but but the one word I found that'll always be Mayberry to me is uvula. Afer all, Iive got a uvula, you've got a uvula, all God's children have a uvula. Now if I could only find medulla or oblongata *sigh*. Helen would enjoy this game; Goober Gomer not so much. Mayberrily yours, Marie M ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie's toys
Opie did play football baseball he wanted an erector set when he found that man's purse. Still, did Opie ever play marbles or collect baseball cards? Did he own the Matchbox type cars Barney used for Otis's driving test. (Otis')? No Monopoly or Operation games with Howie Pruitt and Johnny Paul Jason? He did play cops robbers but no cowboys Indians? No tag, hide and go seek, mumblety peg? Then again look at other favorites. Did the Beaver ever play with toys? Not often. The Brady Bunch kids had few toys few friends preferring to stay home with their siblings. Oh well, I guess it was easier to film cheaper not to have to purchase store the toys for use when needed. Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
20th Anniversary
1990? I doubt a home computer was even on my radar. I didn't get my firts computer until 2002. I probably joined in either late 2002 or 2003. This is the third or fourth email address I've registered with y'all I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Allan for your hard work Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 12, Issue 350
I have something that has been praying on my mind, so An English question (grammar) I always thought it was spelt preying on my mind. Am I mistaken? Thank you Happy Thanksgiving Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dinner
Around here in Louisiana Lunch is at noon the big meal is dinner usually 6 p.m.. If your big meal of the day is at noon then that is dinner supper is at 6ish. After Sunday services many folks have a large meal, usually roast (Chicken, beef, or pork) or baked ham plus the sides, veggies, dessert. Hoping that clears things up. Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Credit in Mayberry
Were credit cards even widely used during the time TAGS was on? However there WAS credit. If you'll recall in the episode where Ellie Walker, pharmacy gal, ran for city council, all the menfolk cut off their wives (or aunt's) credit until they agreed not to support Ellie. I remember Mrs Campbell trying on a hat apparently being told she needed cash so she had to put it back. I can remember in the mid 60's/early 70's that the few times we shopped ast the local dept store mama just signed a slip of paper, they mailed her the receipt, she paid her bill. No card needed. And I loved the bills as the store always enclosed a plastic wrapped sheet of smell good paper in scents like Chanel No. 5 or L'air Du Temps. I'd stick those in my nightgown drawer. Mayberrily yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cornbread
I noticed as the show went on that it became less less southern. Did Howard Sprague Mrs. Sprague sound southern? Did Emmitt his wife, Martha? Went to Bing.com where I discovered that Aunt Bee's famous Nesselrode Pie was a NY specialty. Certainly I'd never heard of it. Her dinners became more all American (Pot roast, spaghetti) less southern (white beans rice, fried chicken with biscuits honey) as the years went by. Even Andy's southern accent became less pronounced as time went by. No I don't recall cornbread being mentioned ever. Great question Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
An open letter to Bobby Fleet
Bobby, I see where your record is number 67 on Ike Godsey's list of recordings in Walton's Mountain, VA tho Cora Beth prefers Keevy Hazleton's type of music. Over in Milwaukee it is the 2nd most played recording on the jukebox @ Arnold's Drive-In according to owner Arnold Takahashi. Mr Martini of Martini's Bar in Bedford Falls says it is the #1 most played song on his juke-a-box The only downside I heard is that Clara Edwards of Mayberry, NC prefers Hippy Harrison. Just because her brother plays in the band is no excuse to dislike this song. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney-isms
The other day here at the home we were playing Pokeno I heard Johnny R distinctly say I'm gonna win today and he did. So when he did win I jokingly said Wow! You must have the ESPN thought immediately of Barney. That sounded just like something he would have said. Can you think of any current Barney-isms not around in the 60's? Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney Takes A Nap
In one episode, Andy took Barney's Shoes. In another he took Barney's hat replaced it with an extra hat they had hanging around. Perhaps the hat Otis wore as deputy when his bro was in town, eh? One time Barney kept his shoes on Andy, I think, tied the laces together. Andy tried waking him up once nothing worked until he snapped his fingers. Opie woke Barney up that way one time as well. I'm sure there were more but I forget. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sibs on TAGS
The brother/sister duo is Jack Albertson as Aunt Bee's cousin, Bradford, his sister Mabel as Howard Sprague's mother. Ronny Howard was Opie his younger brother Clint was Leon. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Emma Watson
Emma Watson nee Brand lived in the house on the lake that is now owned by my family. My uncle Warren Watson, a lifetime bachelor, stopped by Mayberry, on his way to Mt Pilot was charmed by the beautiful Miss Emma Brand. He married her two weeks later after giving Andy full authority to investigate his past tho there was nothing to find I'll have you know, Uncle Warren rarely spoke of it lest he begin to cry but he was there when the USA liberated Dachau other communist camps. Seeing the death destruction made him sick to his soul. Seeing how grateful the rescued Jewish people were warmed his soul. Oh the wedding was so lovely. Aunt Bee was maid of honor Emma's sister was bridesmaid. The cake was from the bakery where Millie worked (I forget the name of it). Rev Tucker did the ceremony Clara Edwards played the Wedding March. After honeymooning in New Orleans they moved into his house in town where they lived happily for 2 months before Uncle Warren dropped dead suddenly from a brain aneurysm. She continued living in that house tho she couldn't bear to speak of him lest she begin to cry. This explains why two names two houses Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My bio
Name: Marie Marshall Hometown: Opelousas, LA more of a Mt Pilot back then than a Mayberry age: half a century plus 1 occupation: on disability Fave movies: Schlinder's List, You Can't Take It With You, October Sky, Radio, The Blind Side, Some Like It Hot, Meet Me In St Louis, It's A Wonderful Life, A Face in the Crowd, The Music Man, Waterproof, Glory, The Quiet Man Fave movie actors: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jimmy Stewart Fave actresses: Katherine Hepburn, Meg Ryan, Sandra Bullock Fave TV Actors: Howard McNear (Floyd Lawson you're a lying, deceitful wretch), Don Knotts, Ray Romano, Jerry Orbach TV actresses: Frances Bavier, Cheerio Meredith (I need my little blue pill), Patricia Heaton Fave TV Show comedy: TAGS, Modern Family, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Cosby Show, My 3 Sons, Family Affair, Brooklyn Bridge, Monk, The Wonder Years, Happy Days Fave TV Program drama: Law Order, The Waltons (before WW II), Psych, The Closer, Without A Trace, Hawaii 5-0 (Original), Authors: Mitford series (Jan Karon), Yada Yada House of Hope Series (Neta Jackson, Karen Kingsbury, Agatha Christie, Diane Mott Davidson, Carole Nelson Douglas (Midnight Louie), Rumpole books (John Mortimer), Teri Blackstock, Dr Seuss (my love of reading comes partly from him), AA Milne Pooh books There are others I like but these are the ones I thought of Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fave heart warming moments
My favorite moments are: When Clara tells the judges that Aunt Bee's rose deserves the blue ribbon more than hers does When Aunt Bee receives the bed jacket from Andy for her birthday Opie hugging Aunt Bee so she'll stay in Mayberry. Good thing, too, since Rose never returned at all. When Andy selects Erma Bishop as Miss Mayberry. The look on Ellie Walker's face says it all The trees are nice full scene in Opie the Birdman Andy's face when he realizes Opie and Peggy are blood brothers. Those were just off the top of my head. Marie in Cajun country ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Joanna Moore/Nurse Peggy r/l
To the person who axed R/L means Real Life. I was stating that in spite of Nurse Peggys real life problems (Google Joanna Moore) I still liked Nurse Peggy best of all Andy's girls. My name Marie Marshall isn't in Mayberry tho Marshal Dillon is, I think, mentioned once. As for a time capsule, I'd add a copy of the Diner's menu. One hundred years from now nobody'll believe the Vienna Sausage in tomato gravy with a side of succotash costs so little! My fave one show wonder is Regis. He's holding a sign Down with the gold standard as the gold truck is about to pass through town. I love hearing Gomer roam thru the crowd yelling Regis! Regis! But then again there is Floyd's Lonely Hearts gal. I just enjoy seeing Floyd staring in the mirror calling himself A miserable, deceitful wretch. Yours in Mayberry, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fave TAGS Songs
My favourite Tags songs HAVE got to be In a jailhouse down in Dixie fightin' crime and riskin' life Dwelled a sheriff and his buddy, pistol-packing Barney Fife. Oh, my darin', oh, my darnin' oh, my darin' Barney Fife. He's a deadly crime-stopper, what a copper Barney Fife... by Barney Andy Opie's Version of Old Dan Tucker or Dooley by The Darling Boys My favourite of Andy's girls is Miss Peggy. She may have had problems in r/l but she was near perfect on Andy. Plus, IMO, she was prettier than Helen. But that's just my opinion. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ronny Howard
Just watching RH in The Courtship of Eddie's Father. If you thought he was good in Opie the Birdman you should see his acting in the goldfish scene of ...Eddie's Father. Even at aged 9 he was an excellent actor. http://www.tcm.com/2008/essentialsjr/article/?cid=203078 is more about the movie Ron Howard Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A couple of glaring inconsistencies
The first one was Charlene doing an incantation to divorce Dud Wash so she could marry Andy. Well since she was legally wed to Dud in the eyes of both God and the state of NC then she couldn't marry Andy. Of course had Andy brought up that fact we wouldn't have the funny scenes with Barney and the horse Then tonight suddenly Ernest T Bass was a functional illiterate. Is this the same Ernest T who wrote notes on rocks? The man who wrote Charlene a song? Those two episodes makes no sense to me Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Haircuts
Now Mayberry wouldn't be Mayberry, at least in seasons 1-6, without Floyd Lawson, owner of Floyd's Tonsorial Parlor. But how often did Andy, Opie, Barney, etc. say they needed a hair cut they really looked like they needed one? I certainly thought Opie's hair looked just like always in the episode where this conversation takes place: There's one other way to know when you need a haircut. When, Paw? When your Aunt Bee says you do. Thank you, Andy. So did any man in Mayberry ever let their hair really grow out? Besides Goober growing that beard one time? Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
another oldies TV channel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro_Television_Network It claims that they air TAGS but not in my area. Only sitcoms I've seen are Happy Days, Love Amer Style, Get Smart, Family Ties. plus, dramas like Magnum, PI; Hawaii 5-0, Gunsmoke, Rockford Files, Alias Smith Jones, Mission Impossible, etc. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ques.
the firts season had 5: 1. Bobby Fleet his band 2. movie producer You're agin us cutting down that tree? 3. Record man who recorded Andy the boys at the barber shop 4. Antiques dealer who bought the old cannon 5. State policeman from Manhunt then there was the state inspector Dogs, Dogs, Dogs the one who came in place of Sam Allen was appalled at Andy's just walking up to the moonshiner who was shooting at them. Whats-his-name from the seed catalog company in Only a Rose the man who sold his organ to All Souls Church The governor in the cannon episode wher Warren accidentally shot the cannon during Governor's speech. I don't count the time Barney gave his driver a parking ticket b/c he was just passing through town That's all I can think of for now Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Anyone here a member of a Facebook TAGS group? I searched found several. I am a member of Addicted To Monk, Addicted to Law Order, Addicted to King of the Hill Thanks! Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Crying
Now I have another question: Opie really cried in Opie the Birdman. Was there any other episodes that he cried in? Good question! I think he may have cried in a Medal for Opie when he didn't win the race. He has pouted a few times, but never actually cried. J/AMSOM http://amayberrystateofmind.com Don't forget he cried in The Spoiled Kid episode where he wanted to continue getting his 25¢ allowance w/o working for it. His friend showed him how to cry to get what he wants. LOL! Just kidding b/c I know he was faking Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wally's
At Weavers http://www.weaversdepartmentstore.com/index.php?category=3 I notice they have a T-shirt that reads Wally's Service Station. Is this a misprint? I always thought it was called Wally's Fillin' Station. Am I wrong? Marie, still looking for Laura Lee Lydia ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Race for Mayor / Campaign Funds
Mr. Drysdale is a wonderful man. Do you know that he's keepin' all of our money in his bank and he ain't chargin' us one penny to do it?! -- Mr. Jed Clampett (Beverly Hills, CA) an obvious forgery since his legal name is J.D. Clampett Just kidding Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney's girls Laura Lee Hobbs
I miss Laura Lee Hobbs too. Praying she's ok We do know last name of Barney's girl Phoebe--Phoebe Gilbert, Lemley's sister whats-her name who ate the juice out of his sno-cones left him with just the ice. But yes--his girls didn't have last names mostly. come to think of it, did we know the last names of any of Barney's other girlfriends (Hilda Mae, Miss Rosemary, and of course that fun girl Skippy). The only ones where we know the last names, weren't real girlfriends since they had ulterior motives - Melissa Stevens (who turned out to be Gladys the matrimonial con artist), Agnes Jean Parker (who was only after information on the supermarket robberies), and Teena Andrews (who only needed a date for the world premier of her new movie). And then there's Juanita, an assumed voice on the other end of the phone who was never heard nor seen. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lawrence Welk Hee Haw
I grew up similar. 11 a.m. Saturday was American Bandstand (or Soul Train), later in the day were Hee Haw Lawrence Welk. These latter two aired twice if you had cable. Once on KADN (now Fox 15) once on WBRZ my aunt watched them both times!!! http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Question about today's episode
What time does Opie get home from school? If he has to practice piano from 3:30-5 when does he take lessons? How long are the lessons? Thanks anyone who knows this Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Oprah
She has long stated she wished she lived in Mayberry once mentioned about no black people in Mayberry. She got mail a visit on her show from Flip Conroy Mayberry's most famous black person. I remember well seeing Rockne Tarkington http://imdb.com/name/nm0850485/ sitting in the audience Oprah showing a clip of his appearance. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS sighting
Today's episode of /Hawaii 5-0/ featured our very own Sheriff Taylor as a con man. His cohort and another woman found an env with $5,000 so in good faiththey gave Andy (posing as a cop) each $500 and if money is unclaimed in 10 days they split the $5,000. I am sure by the end of the episode he'll be booked by Danny or Chin Ho but I hte seeing Andy in this sort of role. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
pike v stoner
I know who I'm votin' for and brother I ain't saying. I will own up to being a Taylor man all the way. Sorry for you Fife supporters. That's T-A-Y-L-O-R, Andrew J Taylor, Sheriff Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
divorce hugs
Two recent episodes have me puzzled. Firts, Divorce Mt. Style: Charlene Dud were legally wed both by Andy the traveling preacher, right? So wouldn't her marriage to Andy, had it gone thru been bigamy? Surely NC doesn't accept divorce that easily? Secondly, the Malcolm M episode: he kept telling Opie to go hug your Aunt Bee but I don't recall much hugging from them either before or after. They loved each other but hugs kisses seemed rare he usually put himself to bed. sorry if I am repeating. I have been in hosp thank you, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Women of Mayberry
saw this at Ebay: http://starturl.com/womenmayberry http://www.starturl.com/womenmayberry My Aunt Emma isn't pictured, nor are Nurse Peggy, Lydia Crosswaite, Ernest T's Sweet Romeena, Laura Lee Hobbs, Mrs. Emmitt Fix-It-Man, or Mrs. Sprague. The Fun Girls aren't there because they're from Mt. Pilot, I reckon. At least I finally get to see Sarah at her job. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I apologize
If my post yesterday offended anyone I am truly sorry. I let my emotions get the better of me I just posted my outrage when I should have typed it up and deleted the email unsent. I am more thankful than he can know to Allan for fixing it at Wikipedia. I just didn't go to the trouble of registering and fixing it myself that was not Mayberry-like. The Mayberry thing--okay, the Andy thing--to do would be to quietly go in and fix the problem without calling attention to it in the firts place so that few, if any, know. How many times did Andge fix Barney's problems and nobody ever knew he'd messed up? So mea culpa to me Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS on Wikipedia
Is any one else offended by the following? From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Crump Andy and Helen did not have a relationship of sweetness and light. The two had frequent disagreements, sudden jealousies, misunderstandings, and lover's quarrels. In Helen the Authoress, for example, Helen needs considerable time proofing and rewriting her children's book before publication by a Richmond firm. Andy becomes sexually frustrated during the process and tells Helen (in the veiled language of 60s television sitcoms) that if he doesn't get sex from her, he will seek it from someone else. Helen is indignant, of course, and brushes him off. Andy then hooks up with Mavis Neff, the town trollop, and the two are seen at a remote location in the squad car behaving like trashy teenagers. This is a total re-writing of history, IMO. Yes, Andy wanted to spend more time w/Helen and yes, he did once ask her Do you want to run with me or do you want to run with him? or some such after that man came up from Raleigh to work with her on that blamed grading manual but Helen quickly apprised him that such vulgar language was unappreciated he apologized Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee's Rude
I have heard, too, that it was Ron Howard and his children (or his son) who wanted to visit Ms. Bavier and she refused, saying it was not a good time. Perhaps she was ill. Or perhaps she didn't want her neighbours thinking Opie was visiting Aunt Bee. Or maybe her house needed a good cleaning. Either way I find the story of Frances Bavier not being too friendly as upsetting as that of Vivian Vance cheering when word came that Wm. Frawley had passed on. I like my television stars to all get along. http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Flora Johnson's car
TVLand did show in the very beginning when Aunt Bee was leaving and she said Flora Johnson (Johnston?) or maybe Edwards was leaving her car and for Andy to start it up sos the battery wouldn't die out. I remember b/c she said Miss Edwards or Johnson (Johnston) I thought it was Clara until Andy called her Flora when speaking to Barney the start times being 2-3 mins off annoys me too. I like to use TV to set my VCR and when a show starts at, say, 8 a.m. I know that by 7:59 a.m. to have 8:00 a.m. set on menu screen and just have to click menu to set it. My TV is always set to TVLand I couldn't do it that way this time. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Backin Mayberry
well, I am back in Mayberry. Time to make a few decisions about Aunt Emma's estate. For those who don't know my Great Uncle Warren Watson moved into Mayberry about 2-3 years ago now. He met and fell in love with Emma Brand and she left the house on the lake and moved into town to his house, using the lake house occasionally. Uncle Warren passed away shortly after the wedding leaving poor Aunt Emma a widow. She always suffered from poor health but this really brought her down. The kind people of Mayberry really rallied around her and her last years were happy ones. Now mama I have to decide whether we want to keep one of the houses as a vacation house or sell them both. And which one do we keep? I like the lake house so I can just walk down the hill to go fishing. Mama prefers the city house as it was her uncles. Today we're in the city house with Ms. Clara Edwards, Aunt Bee, Mrs. Rev. Tucker, and Thelma Lou sorting through the stuff and deciding what to keep, what to toss, and what to donate to the church's rummage sale. I know the lady's church league has chosen to send this money to their missionaries in Africa Asia so I hope they make a lot of money. Thelma Lou, having office experience, is a whiz at keeping us organized. She's written down lists of everything we inventory and whether it is to keep, throw in trash, donate, or undecided. Mr Foley gave us empty boxes from his store so we put things in in there and the large TV Boxes from Mr. Monroe will require a strong man to life if they get filled. too bad ol' Barn is in Raleigh with his cousin Virgil, but Aunt promises she can get Andy, Goober, Otis Campbell to assist us. While I was at Foley's store I was in line behind Bessie Conroy. I had no idea that her son Flip played football for the NY Giants. Good for him! Mayberry is some kinda proud! For lunch we had tuna sandwiches made by Aunt Bee and sweet tea made by Clara Edwards. Mrs. Tucker baked some little cakes that she says are the Rev's favorite for dessert, plus Thelma Lou's cashew fudge. yesterday while downtown I ran into a woman I could have sworn was Mrs. Lukens. you know she has the lingerie shop in town? I thanked her for the bed jacket she had Myra Koontz send over to my Aunt Emma when she had her last sickness. Turns out her name is Martha and her husband Emmett is a fix-it man. She Mrs. Lukens are twins, tho, hence my confusion. Oh, remember my last visit, when Mr. Masters was looking for someone to be in the musicale and Rafe Hollister wasn't available? I assumed he'd been caught moonshining but found out from the ladies that it was more serious than that. Seems Mrs. Hollister took real sick and he was staying with her at the Mt. Pilot Hospital. Nurse Peggy tried as did old doc Andrews and eventually Rafe, who doesn't see a need for doctors, convinced her to go in. Some kind of female trouble. Speaking of Nurse Peggy, I saw her downtown and she had the oddest marking on her wrist. I wondered what the red x stood for but politeness forbid me from asking. I saw where Opie had one, also. Curious. Spoke to Goober who'd gotten a letter from Gomer. he's in the marines don't ya know. says he has the friendliest drill Sgt. you'd ever want to meet. He Sgt. Carter are good buddies. Well I have family in the marines but none of them liked their Sgts. Gomer surely lucked out getting a nice one like that. Tonite mom I will have supper over to the diner. Hope poor old Olive is working. Last time I was in town her eldest had won that scholarship to nursing school over in Chapel Hill. I wonder how she's doing? I'll bet she's doing just fine but will ask Olive when we go for dinner. if she's not working Juanita'll know or Flora, that new waitress. haven't met her yet. better go for now. More closets to sort through. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dairies in Mayberry
There seem to have been several dairies and the like in Mayberry the surrounding area. Can someone name them all? There's Mr Frisby the butter Egg Man who was a moonshiner; Orville Hendricks, whom Aunt Bee pretended to date; and now this man tonight who drove Dolly around on his deliveries. Did I miss any? Just as doctors seemed to change names with each mention and pharmacies, too, once Walker's left town, seems Dairies also changed names. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou
I assume her last name was Lou. Why not? On That Girl Anne Marie's lats name was Marie so why couldn't Thelma Lou's lats name be Lou? Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tom Jacobs
For more info on Tom Jacobs has anyone thought of contacting his niece, Marlo? or his nephew Tony? Surely they must know something. Curious how he always was in a small, uncredited role. Perhaps he didn't want to be a star and was content to allow his big brother the spotlight. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Unseen
Old Claude Beeman Young Claude Beeman Plain Claude Beeman Claudette Tracy whats-his-name who dated Clara Edwards. He cut slits in his shoes Hogette Winslow, Ernest T's sweetie, dau of Hog Winslow Halcyon Loretta (?) Winslow--Beasto Maristo whose daddy tried to marry her off to Barney Phoebe Lemley Gilbert--Barney took Phoebe to the Blue View Birdie Blush--Gomer's hunting buddy Doc Bailey--Arnold's Daddy The Jasons--Johnny Paul's folks whats-her-name, the neighbor with the cat, in Opie the Birdman Leon's parents Flip Conroy's daddy Floyd's boy Norman who dropped that fly ball ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Stoner v Pike for mayor
How I vote in this upcoming election is my business and no one else's. So don't ask. I think I can say, tho, without fear of reprisal that I'm for Sheriff Taylor all the way. Just had set down for dinner lats night when we hear this noise coming through town--a big van with a loudspeaker on top imploring me all of Mayberry to vote Fife for sheriff. No thank you! Barney's an excellent deputy but Andy's my man. Always has been; always will be. My Aunt Emma felt the same way Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Malcolm's Hometown
Andy Griffith Show Book spells it Heckmondwike and I found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckmondwike It is a real town! Malcolm Merriweather http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malcolm_Merriweatheraction=edit - A fictional character played by Bernard Fox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Fox on The Andy Griffith Show http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Andy_Griffith_Show, a U.S. television series, was from Heckmondwike. Marie http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee's Mexican Trip
Since when is Myrtle her 2nd best friend? If they had to build a conflict they could have made the third one Mizz Larch tho the actress may have been busy filming Hazel that week or Tillie who was on Ms. Clara's side in the Rose competition. I don't remember ever seeing this Myrtle before today. And http://starturl.com/Mayberry says it is her only appearance Mrs Edna Larch has 5 appearances and 2 actresses in the role. Tillie Kincaid is in Only a Rose Politics Begin at Home I think these would be better choices as third friend, don't you? As to toilets on TV Here is what IMDB had to say about Beaver the bathroom: This was in a way the first show to show a toilet and in a way it also wasn't. They didn't actually show the toilet pedestal and seat, but they did show the toilet tank and flush handle. and http://www.leaveittobeaver.org/faq.htm says: ... Mosher and Connelly broke new TV ground with LITB as the first program to show a toilet... MARIE http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Alumni sighting
Today's episode of _The Beverly Hillbillies_ has Cousin Pearl practicing her singing. Every time she sets to yodeling, Ellie Mae's dogs come barging into the parlor and start to howling by jumping on her. Pearl had enough of that wanted to get rid of the dogs. Jed showed her each dog one by one so she could decide which one was vicious. Each one was cuter than the next so of course none were vicious. Well, I'd swear one of them was the little trembly one Opie brought home in Dogs Dogs Dogs Nice to know he had a career in more than one TV show. Marie http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TVLand Promo
who else agrees with me about the Jail promo? After Laura Ingalls asks Paw what's it like in jail? we should see Barney saying No more PB sandwiches, etc It fits better than Shakedown! I don't recall the image used so maybe they chose Shakedown! b/c it was a close up of Barney or maybe b/c of the length. Still, the longer speech seems a better choice to me. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayor Stoner
Juanita will be cooking for me the next few days while Mrs. Stoner is in New York. Regards, and vote Stoner The Honorable Mayor Stoner Civics is my major Sorry but I've been a Pike man since before I could vote. Mayor Pike should be mayor, now and for always. :-D :-D :-D I also voted Ellie Walker for city council Marie http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
2 TAGS sightings
Two TAGS alumni on The Lucy Show recently. The firts was Hal Smith, aka Otis Campbell. Lucy Mr. Mooney had gone to this small town b/c his bank was financing a freeway thru town. Hal was head of the planning commission so they were surprised to find him marching in the parade to protest the freeway. I'm in the band. Play the tuba. Can't have a band without a tuba Then also in The Lucy Show Sheldon Leonard came in b/c he was producing a new TV show wanted Mr. Mooney's okay to use the bank for filming. Mooney recalled when Sheldon played all those gangsters commented that now he was a TV producer and began naming the shows: Real McCoys, I Spy, etc. Sheldon replies You left out The Andy Griffith Show Gomer Pyle Later Lucy sees Sheldon and group in the bank, recognizes him from his gangster movies and decides they're going to rob the bank (sound familiar? Substitute Barney Gomer for Lucy Mary Jane) so she decides to catch them red handed. Eventually her mistake is corrected she runs down the list of shows he produces. Again Sheldon has the line You forgot The Andy Griffith Show Gomer Pyle, USMC. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
HAL SMITH sighting
on today's episode of The Lucy Show I saw Hal Smith. Mr. Mooney wanted to build a freeway down the middle of Main Street Bancroft, CA. He Lucy went down to check it out and were surprised to find the head of the planning committee (Hal Smith, Otis Campbell) marching in the parade that was protesting the freeway. He's the only one to play the tuba and you can't have a marching band without a tuba. Nice to see Hal in a non drunk part for a change Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Otis sighting
-- on today's episode of The Lucy Show I saw Hal Smith. Mr. Mooney wanted to build a freeway down the middle of Main Street Bancroft, CA. He Lucy went down to check it out and were surprised to find the head of the planning committee (Hal Smith, Otis Campbell) marching in the parade that was protesting the freeway. He's the only one to play the tuba and you can't have a marching band without a tuba. Nice to see Otis in a non drunk part for a change Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ruta Lee on High Rollers
OMG! I thought I was the only one who remembered that game show. Didn't you have to remove numbers from a board when you threw the dice? I hope you got to keep your prizes and didn't have to sell them to pay the income taxes. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
moms in Mayberry
My all time fave Mayberry mom was the late Mrs. Taylor b/c without her there would be no Opie. Does Aunt Bee have the same deep down kind of love that you mom had? That, I believe, was the only reference to her in the entire series unlike The Courtship of Eddie's Father where Eddie's mother was mentioned at least once in nearly every episode. Happy Mother's day to you yours, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Question regarding the episode in which Opie is in love
I believe he said your son *heir *not air. They do sound alike, tho. Marie http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady http://www.winzy.com/f/Cajunlady Hey Everyone, I have a TAGS episode question for you. My husband and I have watched this episode over and over but cannot decipher what Barney is saying when he's sweeping the floor, looking out the window and sees Opie and Miss Crump walking down the street together. It sounds as though he's saying Well, your son an air, walking hand in hand... Well things were sure different when we were in school, yeah, remember ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
piano
Hope Summers aka Clara Edwards maybe the child who played Arnold (brunette in colour episodes) the lady in the town choir whose name escapes me. one of these must be correct Marie in SW LA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
piano
Hope Summers aka Clara Edwards maybe the child who played Arnold (brunette in colour episodes) the lady in the town choir whose name escapes me. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney's Taste Buds
Barney's taste Buds must be off b/c again tonight he drinks a dipper of water and doesn't realize it's moonshine. Another time Otis spiked the spring water and, again, Barney never noticed. Now I've never even been near moon shine or corn squeezin's or whatever you want to call it, but I imagine he'd smell it before tasting and I'm told the taste has a kick you notice right off. Any opinions, Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My faves by season
*Season 1 (tie):* * Episode 8: Opie's Charity (B/W) I never seen one. seen what? Half a boy. Poor Horatio* *Episode 17: Alcohol and Old Lace (B/W) I'll never think of Witch hazel the same way again **Season 2 (tie): **Episode 41 (39): Crime-free Mayberry (B/W) **Episode 50: Jailbreak (B/W) Barney actually hauls in a criminal to the courthouse w/o messing up Season 3: ** **Episode 74: Convicts-at-Large (B/W) Local Barber Captures Escaped Convicts **Episode 86: Andy Discovers America (B/W) should be called Andy Discovers Helen Season 4 (tie) **Episode 105 (104):**A Date for Gomer (B/W): Your cor-sage. Your flowers. T'wouldn't be right for you Mary Grace to go to the dance unadorned. **Episode 106: Citizen's Arrest (B/W) this boob here... Season 5: **Episode 142 (141): Three Wishes for Opie (B/W) firts time we really see Helen's temper. Until closed captioning I thought the name was Countess Van Telecky and couldn't figure out why they called her he him Season 6: **Episode 161 (160): Opie's Job (C) b/c it shows the essential goodness of Opie Season 7: **Episode 203 (201): Only a Rose (C) best colour episode. Truly shows the friendship between Aunt Bee and Miss Clara Season 8: **Episode 244 (243): Helen's Past (C) we finally get to learn more of Helen's past* * ** * ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Manhunt
Did I miss The Manhunt episode or did TVLand just not air it? I hate when they skip an episode. Also, why, in last night's episode, did Emma not want to go see a doctor or why couldn't Miss Ellie have phoned him for the prescription? Of course, if they had, there wouldn't have been an episode so never mind. As to donating old tapes to your library, lucky you, if yours accepts them for use on the library shelves. Even brand new, never been opened books and, I assume, tapes, are put aside for the semi-annual Book sale. They money does help the library out but unless the brand new item is dedicated to the memory of someone, they won't accept it On a different note, why is TVLand airing so many Lucy's esp. on the weekends? Thanks! Marie Search and win with me at Winzy http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer Lydia????
Did she date Gomer? I know Lydia broke Goober's heart. Didn't know she'd been out with his cousin, too. Marie Laura Lee Hobbs wrote: But, N.B. and other guys, if you can merely remember these simple rules, you can have one great date. Just ask *Gomer*. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Best Friend to Lydia Tires. She has bad tires. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer Lydia????
Did she date Gomer? I know she broke Goober's heart. Didn't know she'd been out with his cousin, too. Marie Laura Lee Hobbs wrote: But, N.B. and other guys, if you can merely remember these simple rules, you can have one great date. Just ask *Gomer*. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Best Friend to Lydia Tires. She has bad tires. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fave quote
My fave quotes are: 1. all time fave--the one Barney uses where he tells Opie Ya see Ope, it isn't only money that can make a person rich. There's love and friendship. That can make a person rich, too. They were sitting around the dinner table. Someone here will know the episode as I'm having a brain freeze. 2. Briscoe: Got time to breathe, got time for music 3. The Poor Horatio line from Opie's Charity. Poor Horatio, half a boy 4. the conversation Aunt Bee: You didn't like my cooking. Andy: I ate 4 bowls. AB: But you didn't say anything. A: If eating 4 bowls ain't a testament to your white beans, I don't know what is. She must have cooked an awful lot of them b/c later in the episode she had almost that same exact conversation w/Briscoe Darling Marie Win with me at Winzy: http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tuttle's Comic
I didn't know Buddy Holly recorded Midnight Special. Marie ... TAGS fans, If you didn't see my comic strip with the TAGS reference in your paper last Tuesday, you can see it now on-line at http://burtcottage.dailyread.com/Sams_Place/tutep1381.1390.html (then go down to the 7th strip from the top). So, would you have gotten the trivia question in the strip? Sam http://www.tuttles.net the net's best comic strip! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Moon refrence
There is also the episode where they have founder's day or something and Andy speaks the words for the group to sing The sun goes down the moon comes up Mayberry will shine tonight or some such. Allan, I looked at: http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/fishin.htm and it isn't there Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
quote
You think man will ever go to the moon? Why yes, I'm going there myself one day! You already there boy! I think that's from the episode with the stranger in town. He knew a bit about everyone and they were questioning him. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I am sorely afraid
The way TVLand has been skipping episodes and running through 1962 to 1964 and not showing TAGS during the day (Sun morn for instance has 2 I L Lucy's and no TAGS) makes me fearful that our fave show may be on the way out. I pray this isn't so. No offense to those who like drama, but I think TVLand should stick to comedies. Maybe have a separate channel for dramas and keep this one pure comedy. I like drama, and iffen TVLand aired Dragnet, Hawaii 5-0, or Adam-12 I'd watch, but I am no fan of A-Team, Miami Vice, McGyver, etc. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Not Goober
Look again--that is Ernest T Bass trying to recall the names of the oceans for Helen so that he could get his diploma and marry Miss Romeena Marie Search and win at Winzy http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady . andy and barney standing behind the desk and i think its goober sittin at the desk.. well whoever it is he is tensed is it in fact goober ?or am i lookin at it through mulberry squeezin eyrs... thanks , big maude still at the big house ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
photo quilt
I suggest that you find some TAGS photos on the web, print them off, and have her make a Photo quilt of all your TAGS favourites Marie Search and win at Winzy http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
more TAGS TRivia
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DVD Captions
I watch DVDs on my eMac using DVD Player and I have captions. But then I set the thing to always show the captions and I can even select the color of the caption font. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
flying a quail through there and they all would have turned and pointed
I believe that line is from the episode where they send Ernest T Bass to Mrs. Wiley's and there was a room full of women. Barney didn't think too much of any of them. I also like season 7 b/c it has my fave Clara Edwards episode The Rose Contest. She wins the rose contest and seeing Aunt Bee's photo of her rose, ruined by Opie, she concedes firts place to her old friend. I never understood the episode about Aunt Bee and winning the Tampico Tamale contest. Why suddenly was this Myrtle her 2nd best friend? Everyone knew her absolute best friend was Clara Johnson Edwards anyhow. I know they needed a third person to make the story go and surely, Mrs. Larch (Maudie Prickett), who was in more episodes than Myrtle could have been used unless she was filming a /Hazel/ Episode at that time. Marie http://www.winzy.com/Cajunlady ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wearing the same clothes
Greg Brady had this one shirt that was wide black and white stripes at the top and they got closer together at the bottom. http://www.deen.ws/celebs/photos/358260/bradybunch-barrywilliams.jpg is a photo showing it. Her wore that several times in the 2-3 seasons. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Aunt Bee
I agree with you to a point. But he didn't want her and Ms. Edwards inviting Keevy over at all. The song WAS better Aunt Bee's way and even K H agreed at the end. I can not imagine what the music world would have lost had he not ever heard their song. Yes, I'd temporarily forgotten Call the Man or maybe was thinking it a color episode. I like the color episodes, esp. the one with the Rose Contest where Clara gives up her firts prize to Bee b/c she realizes Bee's rose, ruined when Opie's football hit it, was more beautiful than hers. Sorry of I broke a number rule. I didn't mean to. I know, for example, with Barney, he'd say You shouldn't do that or You can't... and Barney went ahead and did it. He was usually wrong, too. Aunt Bee was wrong to wear the wig, but not wrong, IMO, to learn how to drive and to use her own money to buy herself a car. On the other hand, Aunt Bee never seemed to have a problem getting around Mayberry before that episode. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What I noticed in color episodes
has anybody noticed in the color episodes that Andy treats Aunt Bee like she is a child? When she wants to purchase a car he has to give her permission. What, she can't spend her own money however she wants? Then she and Clara want to ask Keevy to sing their song Andy keeps insisting no! You can't do that that like she was a toddler trying to stick her hand in an empty electric socket. Tonight he tells her she can't wear the wig. The earlier Andy respected Aunt Bee and her decisions, right or wrong. He would have supported her right to wear the wig, tho he knew it was wrong. I am sorry but this just isn't right, in my opinion. I was taught to have respect for my elders. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry on a stamp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_on_stamps_of_the_United_States I think you need to be deceased X number of years to have your face on a stamp. However http://photo.stamps.com/Store/?source=si10828710 and you can have any photo made into a stamp. Never mind. Their restrictions include the following: You agree not to use the website or service: A. To upload, order for print, or otherwise transmit or communicate any material for any unlawful purpose or that is obscene, offensive, blasphemous, pornographic, sexually suggestive, deceptive, threatening, menacing, abusive, harmful, an invasion of privacy, supportive of unlawful action, defamatory, libelous, vulgar, violent, or otherwise objectionable; B. To upload, order for print, or otherwise transmit or communicate any material that depicts celebrities or celebrity likenesses, regional, national or international leaders or politicians, current or former world leaders, convicted criminals, newsworthy, notorious or infamous images and individuals, or any material that is vintage in appearance or depicts images from an older era; ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Olive
I bet Olive was some surprised this year. Bless her heart, a widow with 4 young 'uns and how glad I was to see that everyone gave so generously to see to it that each one of them had a nice toy under the tree. I thank Flora Juanita for heading this up and Laura Lee for spreading the word. Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
T Fwds (see this great card, True meaning of Christmas, etc)oday's digest
I didn't receive today's digest. If I did I accidentally deleted it in the great purge of junk. Seems this is the time of year when I get email from Apple other retailers (last minute gifts) forwards (true meaning of Christmas, cute graphics, etc). I have been deleting those may have accidentally deleted the Digest. Sorry Marie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
