Harvey quote
That reminds me of something said by Elwood P. Dowd (Played by James Steward) in Harvey: Years ago my mother used to say to me, ...'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. Don Good (who sometimes is neither) Don, that is my favorite Harvey quote. I use it a lot. TAGS is my favorite tv show. Harvey is my favorite movie. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Low and Lonely lyrics
Low And Lonely sad and blue Thinking only of little you Always tryin' to keep from cryin' I'm Low And Lonely over you. CHORUS Do you miss me? Say you do! Tell me darlin', please tell me true Do you yearn dear for my return dear? I'm Low And Lonely over you. Low And Lonely, weary, too You're the only, true love I knew Don't be long, dear, you know it's wrong, dear I'm Low And Lonely over you. by Roy Acuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JfuBOX76hs This is the scene from Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Helen's degree
Was Helen's degree a masters' in journalism? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dewey taking Manila
Hey, Mayberry friends. I was doing some banking business recently, and before I left the lady helping me said Here's a manila folder to keep your papers in. I replied, I haven't seen one of these since Dewey took Manila. She smiled but obviously didn't know what I was talking about. Another Mayberry moment in an otherwise ordinary day. I love 'em. Larry in Lincolnton Larry, in which episode did that quote appear and what was the context? Thanks. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy on What's My Line
I ran across this on you tube and thought some of you might like to see it...Andy on What's My Line. You're a bird in this world!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9q5KG0TyrMfeature=related Debbie In SC Thanks, Debbie. I smiled all the way through that. What a treat! Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Deputy Ken Interviewed on TV
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Worshippers of mammon
In the Gold Truck episode, didn't Regis yell Worshipers of Haman! He was yelling at the people who told him to go home.haman was in Esther. I thought Regis was shouting, Worshippers of Mammon! Mam·mon (mmn) *n.* *1. **Bible* Riches, avarice, and worldly gain personified as a false god in the New Testament. *2. *often *mammon* Material wealth regarded as having an evil influence. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Artistic weavers
In which episode is Artistic Weavers referenced? Thanks. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Larceny
Holland, I found one definition of larceny on www.thefreedictionary.comwhich is breach of trust with fraudulent intenthttp://www.thefreedictionary.com/breach+of+trust+with+fraudulent+intent- larceny after trust rather than after unlawful taking. Maybe that's what Andy meant. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Businesses
I am working on a project and could surely use the help of the digest members.I need quite a few of the names of businesses in Mayberry. Dewey, The Andy Griffith Showbook has two pages of the Mayberry Yellow Pages listing all the businesses. Here are some that are listed: Al's Poultry Headquarters All Souls Church Ankrum Charcoal Company Antique Store Artistic Weavers Barclay's Jewelry Store Biggs' New and Used Furniture Blu-Vue Motel Boysinger's Bakery Burford's Candy Shop Carroll's of Mayberry Coal Company Cornwell's Gas Station Crawford Drugs Crowley's Market From the complete listing, you can see quite a few places where Bettly Lou might have worked. If you want the complete list, contact me and I'll be glad to send it to you. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
angles
What do you call an angle more than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees?This DOES have a Mayberry connection. Obtuse? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Rotten Ray
Does anybody remember who was Ramona's great grandfather and how was he famous? He was Rotten Ray Ankrum. He burned down the town then started a charcoal business. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
open courthouse doors
Which episode features the one and only time both courthouse doors are opened? Dewey in NC In the episode when Otis rides a cow through the doors? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
You're funny, you are
Barney suggested they go wax the steps at the nursing home. That one makes me laugh, although I don't know why. I work in a nursing home. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Small casts
Didn't the episode where Otis got a car only have Andy, Barney, and Otis in it? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Songs in Mayberry
In The Case of the Punch in the Nose (my favorite), Andy and Barney are humming and singing Sinners Lose All Their Guilty Stains, which is probably better known as There is a Fountain Filled with Blood. Has that one been mentioned? Kind behind the eyes Well, who's subject? Floyd ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
NDN
Thanks to everyone for the response to my question about Nice Dress Nellie. I watched the episode Andy Saves Barney's Morale and heard Andy say something like, Hello, Nellie. Nice Dress. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nice dress Nellie
Goober - cars and working on engines (he put one on a row boat that would make it go 80!) That's fast on water. I was watching Rafe Hollister Sings today and spotted Nice Dress Nellie (I think) in the audience. Would someone please tell me how she got her nickname and which episode? I'm not quite sure who she is. Is there a picture of her somewhere? Thanks. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Crimes solved
I'm trying to think of all the crimes solved by Andy and Barney besides chicken thieves and what not - real criminals for their jail. I'm thinking of those brought in without the help of the state police. 1. They captured the thief who was trying to make off with Mrs. Mendlebright's money ( without Mrs. Mendlebright). 2. They captured Hubcaps Lesch and her gang. 3. The bank robbers in the sheriff without a gun episode. 4. Convicts at large. Any others? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
salt rising bread
Paul, We have salt rising bread here in our area of Western NY. It's goood. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Buzzy Leonard?
The key broke off in the ignition of our old car this morning. All I can think of is the car in Mayberry with the key broken. Was that Buzzy Leonard's car? I believe it was in the episode where Barney was Glen Fording it al over town. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
PS
By the way, what ARE our official counter measures in the event of a 10-12? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
philosophical meanderings
One of the rare past-episode tie-ins was when Barney was in the choir, and Andy reminded him about his lecture about IN our Life we travel many roads which of course was from Barney's lecture to Gomer when he was to meet (Nice Real nice) Mary Grace. The Untrained Voice I guess I already 10-4ed ya. I love Barney's In this life we travel many roads speech. Rough ones and smooth ones . . . Do you think he had a Learn-a-Month magazine on philosophy? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The monster mash
Hey folks. I had some down time and threw this together. http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/EO17Kj2Es72XKuGc Happy Halloween Gary, that was great. Thanks. Although I was a little disappointed that Barney didn't wear the ol' salt and pepper. It's just right for the dip, you know. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Charlene Darling
I just realized that Maggie Peterson not only played Charlene Darling but also played Sam Jones girlfriend in episode 249 a date for Goober. I would have never reconized her but after meeting her at Mayberry days I reconized her voice. Also I got a big hug from her. Am I the only one that didn't know this? ? Mr Schwump rules. I hadn't realized they were both Maggie Peterson. The acting is so good, I'm still not sure. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knots (sic)
What in the world is this??I've never seen anything like it.?It's eBay item 400030898766. Paul Mulik http://cgi.ebay.com/Don-Knots-7-a-black-day-for-mayberry-frictin-recor_W0QQitemZ400030898766QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item5d23b31a4e Whatever it is, it's horrible looking. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's thermometer
It is much too nice to hang outside but I am going to do it so I can check with Barney each morning to see how hot or cold it is. Ken, you don't need a thermometer to tell you how hot you are. Dang hot! But sooner or later you're bound to get cold again. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Actual towns
Several actual towns in NC were mentioned on the show. Bannertown, just south of Mt. Airy. Siler City. Mt Pilot, actually Pilot Mtn Raleigh Greensboro Wilmington Can any of you trained noticers detect any more ? Didn't Aunt Bee say she once lived in Morgantown, WV? There were other actual places mentioned too, but they are far away. You don't speak a word of South American. If you won't do it for me, at least do it for Robie Miller. I don't even know Robie Miller! Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wedding
Taking the big plunge next month on the 19th. Hey and I didn't even have to throw rocks through her window. We're both are in our mid 20's and love tags. We thought about using the theme song for our exit out. I couldn't get her to use There is a time by the Dillards for a poem or song during the wedding. What's everyone take. Thanks Jed Hey, Jed. First of all, congratulations. Second, maybe you could have that song that Andy and Peggy sang on the front porch. I don't know the name to it, but someone here will come up with the title and words. It goes a little something like this . . .Roses are red, dear. Violets are blue. Angels in heaven know I love you. Anyone know the title and full set of lyrics. Andy and Peggy sang it together beautifully. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The punch in the nose and laugh out loud scenes
Thanks for noting the anniversary of the Case of the Punch in the Nose. That is my favorite episode. However there is one laugh out loud scene that gets me but I don't see it often. It's the scene where Andy and Howard are tied up in the cabin with Otis in a stupor outside the window. Andy asks for a drink of water and throws it out the window. The funniest part, though, is when Howard asks for a drink and accidentally throws it in Andy's face. Makes me laugh just thinking about it. The look on Andy's face is priceless. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's anniversary trip
Ken, I hope your wife doesn't read the digest. She might turn into one of those stubborn females and not go to Ireland with you. Whatever you do, don't get a third party involved. They might say you aren't meant for each other. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
toilet water
Also, I always wondered why perfume was called Toilet Water? Anyone know why that is? Back in the olden days, to get washed up and dressed was called making one's toilet. Toilet water is a lightly scented perfume. It would compare to body spray or splash today. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sunday newspaper
Have you ever known a Sunday paper magazine section to be wrong? Ken, don't line the garbage can with it. It might have a nice recipe in it. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
geocaching
Any more ideas on what would make good cache items It can't be food or I'd put in some of Aunt Bee's pickles! Brenda Jo Brenda Jo, I don't think Aunt Bee's kerosene cucumbers would go bad in a geocache. I think they'd last a lot longer than the other trinkets. They may stink up the box a bit though. Maybe even make it easier to find. What about Barney's keychain rabbit's foot or a lucky letter? What did Charlene Darling bury when she divorced Dud? Could we call that a geocache? Done and done. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Angels and Demons
Ron Howard has been criticized for his latest film 'Angels and Demons' as being detrimental to Catholics and the Vatican. The film is just fiction, entertainment. Opie attended the All Souls Church and Ron Howard was married in a Methodist church. After TAGS ended its run, Andy Griffith's first film was 'ANGEL in My Pocket' (1969). Plus, Andy always made Opie say his prayers at bedtime. This is the first I've heard of the film. But I agree that it's unrealistic to think of Ron Howard as being a grown up Opie. I haven't always agreed with some of the stuff he has done but I figure that's the director of the man. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
non-fictional characters
Don't forget Mark Twain being mentioned. Calvin Coolidge took credit for what Mark Twain said about the weather. General Robert E. Lee was mentioned in connection with a portrait of him shaking hands with someone's great-great granddaddy. I could look up the details but I'm too tired right now. And, of course, J. Edgar Hoover was mentioned several times. There was Paul Revere shouting The British are Coming. I can't think of any more right now. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dogs, dogs, dogs
I was watching Dogs, Dogs, Dogs yesterday and wondered if any of the TAGS lines were ad libbed? When Barney puts the dogs into the car and goes around to the other side, he tells the Airedale, Move over, I'm driving. That seems like an ad lib to me. It seems like such an unimportant line, but maybe the writers inserted it and the dog was told to sit in the driver's seat. Does anyone have any opinions on this. Could there be episodes with ad libs? Barney and Andy were masters of the craft. It sounds reasonable that they'd be able to stick in a sentence here and there and the director would allow it. I love the epilogue where Andy are Barney are leaning against the door when Clint Biggers tries to get it. Andy says, If that's them dogs, I ain't moving. Then they open the door a crack and both look down towards the sidewalk. Then they both slowly look up and see Mr. Biggers. What a wonderfully comic scene! Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Frank's bond
What is the exact amount the town of Mayberry owes Frank Myers for his bond? (According to the computation machines down at the bank. And they're gd machines.) Can anybody remember? Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins I don't remember how much it was, Brenda, but I do remember that Frank said he'd take it in cash. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Beevee
the hierachy of Irish names: Beevee would be the original family name. His son would be Mac Beevee (mac being son). The Scots keep the MAC, but the Irish shorten it to Mc and his son would be O'Beevee (grandson or descendant of Beevee). Don't tell Earnest T., but Bass is originally an Englisher name. Happy belated St Patrick's Day Ed O'Dwyer http://sodabread.info Thanks, Ed, for that interesting post on Irish accents and names. I'm always interested in that kind of thing. I believe the Swedish or Norwegians add son to the end of their names as in Johnson meaning son of John. We (you others) should all compile a list of our (your) knowledge and have a section on Mayberry.com entitled Odd Facts Known by Few, or Trivial Trivialities. Or maybe even Philosophical Meanderings. Members could post interesting tie-ins to the show just as Ed did with Mr. McBeevee. Any Germans out there that know where Stonemetz came from? Maybe Barney could ask old Hugo Hopfleisch. He may have been on the wrong side, but he was a heck of a good soldier. Kept the back of his boots nice and shiny. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The rest of the story
Now as Long as I copy it right!!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL8bCha2MlQ ...always pays to look neat.. Tom Baker in West Mi!! Tom, that was wonderful! Thank you for the work you did on it and for sharing it with us. If I could only go back in time and live in Mayberry (Mt. Airy) before Mayor Stoner put that new highway through! Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Refusing to sing
Who else refused to sing? Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham Does Jim Lindsay refusing to play the guitar count? How about criminals who wouldn't tell on their buddies? Barney said he was called a lot of things, but never a tattle-tale, so I guess he refused to sing. I know I'm taking liberties with your question, but couldn't resist. ;-D Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sheriff Dart
http://www.newsweek.com/id/188619/?gt1=43002 I suggest we bestow upon Sheriff Dart the title of honorary sheriff of Mayberry. He obviously leads by the heart. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Miracle Salve
Next time I'll stick with the gift every woman loves to receive: Miracle Salve. Albert, you'd better get two jars. I expect you might get another Jenny Boone special and will need your jar of salve to fix that bump on your head and to take the swelling down around your eyes. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
[no subject]
Most psychologists agree that habitual tardiness is merely selfishness, so Martha, you deserve kudos in my book! Aunt Bee of Orlando Aunt Bee, did you find that psychologists' study in your Learn-a-Month magazine? Just kidding! I love your posts but couldn't resist the learn-a-month thing. My tortured inner child, who is sometimes late, is crying, help me, help me. Is there anyone to answer that call? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
front porches
Aagh! All this talk of front porches makes me want one so badly. I have time to sit. I live slightly out of town so don't have neighbors walking by much, but I like to watch traffic and joggers and such. Not to mention working on my philosophical meanderings. I may have to speak sternly to my husband about building me a porch. I feel if I don't get one soon, I'll go drink myself silly on Elly's ice cream sodas. If she won't sell them to me, I'll just get them somewheres else. This doesn't mean the front porch talk is making me upset. Keep the memories coming. I enjoy them even though they bring a nostalgic tear to the eye. Of course, I live in the North and we only get about 5 or 6 months of porch sitting weather if we're lucky. My porch (when I get one) will face the east. Has anyone experience the pleasure of sitting in the fresh of the morning with a cup of tea and breathing the sweet air? It stirs the soul and makes one praise God for his wonderful creation. Forget TAGS-L versitis. What is my condition called? Is there a doctor on the porch? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry porches
Ken, that was a beautiful essay on front porches. I don't have a front porch but wish I did. I like to sit out on my front step in the spring and summer and watch traffic go by. My husband will eventually build a back deck and a front porch. I wish it could be sooner rather than later, but he's not suspicious about the economy. He's *cautious*! Enjoyment gained would be worth more than the money spent for a porch. You wouldn't happen to have a lucky letter, rabbit's foot or four-leaf clover that my husband could borrow, would you? Just until he passes the shooting test, er, I mean gets the porch and deck built. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
nonfat milk
Why in the world would skinny Barn buy non-fat milk? And where was it that he was living? He didn't have a fridge at Mrs. Mendlebright's as far as I know. Peggy We drink skim milk and I've wondered at the film left on the glass by the nonfat milk. Barney's milk looks mighty creamy to me. Maybe Orville Hendricks can cast some light on this subject. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
medical issues
Don't forget the problem Sarah had when Andy told her to drink lots of warm juice. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's wife and Mr. Schwamp
Ken, if your wife stops cooking and ironing for you, just cut off her credit at the local stores. She may have to march home in her slip but it will be better than getting hit in the mouth with a leg of lamb. But, I'm going to assume you weren't teasing and that your wife does look just like Mr. Schwamp. Buy her a root beer for me and I'll settle with you later. Silvia, as far as missing digests - I think I missed one because I was puzzled by the whistling thread. I must have missed the original question. Every now and then someone will write about not getting a digest. Allan needs to get bigger wires, I think. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sarah's picture
The Untrained voice wrote: Now Ken, I'll admit my Juanita Picture is a little suspect, but MY Sarah picture is not Lily Tomlin (aka Ernestine). That's the real article, Sarah!! Just see what your boys at the lab think. Sarah http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/324545190_d96565a1dd.jpg?v=0 I have to agree with The Untrained Voice. That is certainly Sarah. She looks relaxed and smiling so I think probably all the warm juice worked. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy imbibing
What did Barney and Andy drink when they visited the Esquire club? And when Andy and Barney were in the big city in the episode where Barney tags the house detective as a jewel thief, does it mention what Andy drinks? I know he asked for a steak, baked potato and green beans while Barney had snails and brains. I'd like to add my opinion to The Untrained Voice's fan fiction. It was such a good story line that in my head, that will be fixed as the reason why Opie's mom died. Now here is a question for all you medical people out there. At the time Opie would have been born, would medical science be advanced enough to have been able to save Maggie? Would she have known that pregnancy would be a risk for her heart condition? Would she have know that she had inherited a heart condition? It's preying on my mind. Kind behind the eyes from WNY, which is in the grip of a powerful snow storm Baked Alaska, You know, that new dessert that's come out since Alaska became a state. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's fingers and Allan's birthday
Ken I am sure knowing you as we all do you have already glued your fingers together but I am sure your cow looks real nice perhaps Aunt Bee will hang it over her mantel at the Taylor Home. (Hint Marsha beware of the large Package Ken has in his arms his next visit,LOL) Mike CJ Becker / Ernest T Bass Mike's post made me laugh right out loud. Ken, if you can't get your fingers unstuck, try some Miracle Salve. That stuff will do anything. Andy echoed one of Barney's nip its. You go read any book you want on the subject of child discipline and you'll find that every one of them is in favor of bud nippin'. Happy Birthday, Allan. Thanks for all you do. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Case of the Punch in the Nose
Now, I'd like everyone to shake hands and as Andy would say to Opie, Act like somebody. These are misunderstandings that grew of a life of their own and we all need to take a breath and realize that no harm was mean and none has been done. A I'm sorry and expressions of lack of ill-will like Marsha posted would be nice but baring that, let's agree to think the best of one another rather than the worst so when we read an e-mail we don't automatically think it's an attack. --Allan Newsome The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club - Webmaster http://www.mayberry.com/ When I read the above post, I immediately thought of the little talk Andy gave to Mr. Foley and Floyd about being friends and neighbors, seeing each other through good times and bad, and all that was needed was a good, warm handshake. Then I read further down and noticed that The Untrained Voice saw the same similarity. Punch in the Nose happens to be one of my very favorite episodes. I can hear Barney whining, It's as open as it ever was, and see him running out the door. So funny! As to the tomato quote, would someone please tell me what episode that was in? I wanna watch it (whine in *my* voice). Also, I have never seen the full episode of Helen as an authoress so didn't pick up on Ken's tongue in cheek proposals. I was confused, Ken, but figured you had some inside info. Thanks to those who pointed out the reference. And a big Thank You to Sheriff Newsome for keeping us in line. We don't want Mayberry turning into a regular Sin Town. ;-) Kind behind the eyes (Warning: Be careful what you write in an email because due to the electronal marvels of this age, I just got an ad for a nose job on the side of my mail page. Now the rumors will start flying. My nose is just fine. And don't eat the poultice!) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
bats and butterflies
The venue was the volcano room in the Cumberland Caverns, host to the Bluegrass Underground concerts. We were over 300 ft underground in the cave and the place stays at 56 degrees year round. Fortunately we didn't see any bats or moths. Jeff Good thing you didn't see any bats, Jeff. If they lay eggs in your hair, you go crazy. If you saw a butterfly, I bet it was a mean one. Kind behind the eyes So? Once in a while I like to see a bat. Otis ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayor Pike
Mayor Pike, was it you or Sheriff Taylor that made the environmentally sound decision to not cut down the big oak tree in the center of town? I'm behind you all the way on that on. I love trees. Does anyone know where Barney got all those limbs for camouflage on his motor-sickle? In any case, I'm voting Pike, Taylor, and Fife. I don't care if Mr. Stoner does know the governor personally. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Romance is in the air
How about the biggest romance of all time on TAGS? All the men and women of Mayberry making up after Andy finally endorses Ellie for the first female on the town council. Otis patted his wife's arm. Hilda Mae and Barney smiled at each other. The whole crowd was romancing and the sheriff himself was kissed by a council woman. Kind behind the eyes PS Please don't let politics ruin Mayberry. It's bad enough we're getting that new bypass on account of Mayor Stoner's brother. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The election and Aunt Bee
I have a question for you fellow NC residents. Who all is Andy endorsing in the upcoming elections? I know Bev Pardue and I believe I heard one or 2 more. I know whoever he is endorsing I will vote for REGARDLESS! Just curious if anyone has heard. Thanks Jed McCann of Clemmons, NC Jed, I heard he was voting for Mayor Pike. Mayor Stoner is starting to bug him. On another note, after my Bible study this morning, we ladies were sitting around chitchatting. It wasn't ordinary conversation. It was chitchat. Anyway, I heard Aunt Bee mentioned so left my chitchat and joined that one. We had a visitor whose mother made Frances Bavier's clothes after she moved to Siler City. The seamstress's name was LaVerna Andrews. Our visitor knew a lot about Frances so it turned into quite an interesting conversation. I feel like I've been panning for gold and came up with a nugget. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Rance Howard
I looked at IMDb to find what character Rance Howard played in Cool Hand Luke. He was a sheriff in an uncredited role. Next time my husband watches the movie (his favorite), I'll keep an eye out for Sheriff Howard. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Digest Posting Guidelines according to the Untrained Voice
Well done, Untrained Voice. I love that you backed up your talking points with actual quotes from the greatest show ever written. I believe you got us, if we don't jump. There are many, many others who contribute very wise and caring posts to the Digest and it always reassures me that everything is okay in Mayberry. I'm glad Mr. Kessel reminded me of the tomato scene. It's no wonder the actors kept breaking up with laughter. It is a hilarious scene. The retakes explain why the tomato spot changes places on the shirt. Which episode is it that so I can go back and rewatch it? I need some laughter in my day today. Not to break any rules, but my daughter who is in the military has a PT test she has to pass on Oct. 20. She has been PCS'd to Italy and if she doesn't pass her supervisor warns her that losing Italy will be the least of her problems. He said her life will be ruined. Unfortunately, my daughter has agonizing shin splints and can barely walk. Now I know there are some former and current members of the Coldstream Guards out there who understand this problem. Please pray that God's will be done and whatever happens, my daughter (and I) will be able to cope. My daughter is not high-spirited. She's sensitive! And my heart is breaking. Thank you, friends. Thank you. Kind behind the eyes PS To lighten things a little, it kinda reminds me of The Lucky Letter and Barney's pistol qualifying. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thanks, Joe
Thanks for resending Mr. Kessel's post. I was really confused and kept going back to see what I had missed. What I didn't notice is that Number 270 was missing. I was starting to worry about myself getting a bit tetched in the head. Thanks for pointing out the missing digest, Aunt Bee. And thanks again, Joe Gritton, for reposting Mr. Kessel's observations. I'm still fixated on Wallace Ford in Harvey. I haven't had a chance to watch the two shows yet. I'm trying to remember when Harvey was filmed and when Aunt Bee's Romance was filmed to see how old Mr. Ford was in each one. If there was a few years difference, maybe that's why I didn't recognize him. Or maybe I'm just not a trained noticer and should drop out of trained noticing school. Mr. Kessel's account of Burt Mustin being so grateful for being remembered and so anxious to not be forgotten brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Mr. Kessel, for giving us a glimpse of the real personalities behind the characters we loved. I am in awe of you for your tireless work at getting to know these people and for your wonderful memory so you can recount your experiences to us. Because of this, you'll never be forgotten either. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wallace Ford
Mr. Kessel, you mentioned Wallace Ford as being in Aunt Bee's Romance. My favorite movie is Harvey with Jimmy Stewart. I believe the taxi driver in one of the scenes near the end was played by Wallace Ford. (They got no faith in me or my buggy.) Anyway, I never would have gotten the connection. Is it the same Wallace Ford? It's like Mrs. Poultice and Big Maude. I just can't seem to see the same actor/actress in these two roles. To me that's a sign of being remarkably talented. If a character actor is not readily recognized from one role to another, then they must be putting on the personality of the particular character they are playing. Which, I guess would mean that they would not be typecast, or whatever the term is. I'll have to go back and watch Harvey and Aunt Bee's Romance again. It will be a pleasant chore. This time I will watch Wallace Ford carefully and see if I can see him in the other role. I hope I am not incredibly dense to not recognize the actors in other roles. I am just so taken up with what I'm watching that I don't notice the details. I was really disappointed when someone on this digest pointed out that the scenery as seen through the courthouse door was painted. In my mind, Mayberry was exactly as it was presented to be and it's hard to think about it being filmed in different settings and sequences. It amazes me that Andy and Barney can be talking outside the courthouse, then walk in the door still talking without a missed beat. (I'm assuming that the outside shots and inside shots were filmed in different places and sequences.) The continuity amazes me. Anyway, I put the details out of my mind and just enjoy being in Mayberry. I try not to notice the painted scenes or cardboard squad car. I'm happy that a lot of you know the intricate details of putting together a television show and all about the 40 acres and I have learned a lot. But I just want to enjoy the end product. However, keep the information and discussions coming. It's all very interesting. Kind behind the eyes PS Was calling Andy boy an insult? I just might have a hand in those petunias yet, boy. It seems he put a little emphasis on the word boy. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Was Andy Griffith an only child? I had never realized that Big Maude and Mrs. Poultice were the same actress until someone mentioned it on the digest quite some time ago. Even though I know it now, I still have trouble seeing a resemblance. That's the actor of the woman, I guess. Some of the actors and actresses who thought they were second rate, were so wrong. The small role characters can make or break a show. I appreciate Mr. Kessel sharing his knowledge with us. And, skating pretty close to rule number 2, there is one episode I cannot stand because of the minor character role and yet I believe that actor was considered to be pretty good. I did see him in a movie on TCM recently and his role didn't portray him as stupidly as it did on TAGS so now I think a little more highly of him. If a good actor can make you dislike him, then he's a good actor! A good example is Andy Griffith in A Face In The Crowd. Scary role and unsympathetic character. Andy Griffith also played a role in a TV movie as a judge who put two girls in jail for a traffic infraction or something. While there, one of the girls was raped. I saw this movie before I had seen any TAGS, and I could hardly stand Mr. Griffith. And now I am a fan of TAGS and never want to leave Mayberry and our sheriff. A long time ago, we discussed Ellie Walker's middle name and I believe the consensus was that there was none mentioned on the show. She was erroneously thought to be Ellie Mae because Andy once said, Elly, may I say that behind that pretty face . . . something. So. Is Mae her middle name or not? And finally, is the episode in which Otis buys a car the only episode with just three of the characters shown? And that reminds me of Charlie Varney who used to post here frequently. I hope all is well with him. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Funniest line(s)
I laugh every time I hear Ernest T. Bass ask in his nasal voice, I wonder who that could be? The scene is in My Fair Ernest T. Bass and Barney is going to teach Ernest T. how to enter a room properly. The look Andy gives Ernest T. is priceless. Then of course there are more lines later in the same scene. I can't hear him. I can't hear him. How can I learn if I can't hear him? (Doggone it, Ernest T. Bass! Those are the amenities. You don't shout out amenities!) If the above quotes are slightly wrong, I would appreciate it if someone would correct them. I like to be precise about these things but don't have time to go watch the DVD. I know, I know. If you've got time to breathe, you've got time to watch TAGS. But please correct the quotes. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A good read
I just finished reading Bryson City Tales by Walt Larimore, MD. It is a book about a doctor's first year of practice in Bryson City, NC. It reminded me a lot of Mayberry. It's a good summer read for anyone who enjoys stories of a small city and colorful characters like our Mayberry friends. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Catching up
I've been away so am catching up on all the digests. First of all, what is garni in the Halcyon Loretta Winslow quote where they had cheese and garni sandwiches? Second, I liked the idea that Horatio's last name could have been Carp. I thought that was clever, dapper Dan. I'm only sorry that Don Good has been using Pike. Don't get your bandages or antibiotic powder at the drug store, Don. Rumor will get around town that you shot yourself while cleaning your pistol or that you are dead. Third, in one of the episodes where Barney is swearing in some of the boys as deputies, the oath of office contained the words, something like I do solemnly swear to uphold the laws of the City of Mayberry, County of Mayberry therein. Something like that. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The pip
*PIP* *abbr.* proximal interphalangeal joint That's what the online medical dictionary said. So that's what Opie had. He had a knuckle. That's my theory. What's your theory? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hymns and quotes
A quick question along a similar vein: What hymns were sung on TAGS? Some of the ones that I remember off the top of my head were Bringing in the Sheaves, Church in the Wildwood, and There is a Fount (Sinners Lose All Their Guilty Stains). I know there were others, just can't remember them right now. Doug Johnson Leaning on the Everlasting Arms was sung at Dud's and Charlene's wedding. It's good that Ben Weaver wasn't there. He doesn't know the words. He just moves his lips. I need a quote. I think it was in an episode where Barney was practising his singing and Andy suggested that maybe singing wasn't for him. Barney said something like, Andy, can a bird stop singing? Can a (something else)? Does anyone know the whole quote. I'd like to use it when people tell me I should do something different than what I am doing at that moment. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
nsbp
Lately, several posts have contained the combination nbsp; which really interferes in a person's reading. I'm glad you mentioned that, Thelma Lou. I was beginning to think there was a secret code going on that I didn't know about. If it's a code for a secret club, they probably can't tell ya. It could be the Wildcats or the Regal Order of the Golden Door to Good Fellowship but I can't tell ya. I just hope they aren't sneaking around with matches and a candle. But if they are, they can't tell ya. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Remembering
-- ANDY:Remember, Barn. Just you and me. The Big Freeze. - That quote was from The Cow Thief, but I don't want to make a big moulage out of it. Just remember, if you walk on the left (or is it right?) after dark, you'll wind up playing a harp. Thanks to all who responded regarding Bannertown and Edgar Coleman. Kind behind the eyes Rememberer in training ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bannertown and Edgar Coleman
Next week my son is getting married in Maryland and moving to West Virginia. So I was looking at the atlas this morning and noticed a Bannertown not too far from Mt. Airy. Was there ever a reference to Bannertown on TAGS? It seems kinda familiar to me. Also, in which episode did Thelma Lou and Edgar Coleman glue covers on the church hymnals? I have a hankerin' to watch that one. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Glee Club
While this little game at http://www.sptimes.com/2007/webspecials07/interactives/tv-themes-quiz/http://www.sptimes.com/2007/webspecials07/interactives/tv-themes-quiz/http://www.sptimes.com/2007/webspecials07/interactives/tv-themes-quiz/%3Chttp://www.sptimes.com/2007/webspecials07/interactives/tv-themes-quiz/ doesn't have a TAGS related question, the answer's grading results will startle you! I scored a 9 so I must have a mus-ee-cal trained voice. I scored only a seven, but then I was born in 1959 and we didn't own a TV until I was about 12. And then we weren't allowed to watch it! Are those enough excuses? Of the seven, I guessed at least two. So even though I made the Mayberry Glee Club, I think I'd better have one of those really fancy super sensitive microphones. I'll be the one just moving my lips like Mr. Weaver when he's pretending to sing Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jean Carson and breathing
Jean Carson played Skippy's friend Daphne. She was the fun girl that favored polka dot dresses and liked to say, Hello, Doll. She was also the convicted husband beater in Convicts at Large, I think. You know, because of the actor of the woman, I never realized that Daphne and Eleanora Poultice also played the convicts until someone mentioned it on the digest. Did either one play any other roles on TAGS? I'm a nurse and whenever I have to give a breathing treatment to one of my patients I like to tell them that I've given them an A in breathing. I don't think they get it, but I surely do enjoy it. Kind behind the eyes except today. I'm feeling kinda tensed and my skinny little veins are poppin'. I think the only cure is watching some TAGS, which I'm going to go do right now. Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt sounds good. Thanks, Untrained Voice, for putting that episode in my mind. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sermon for the day
How he's going to work You and me and Gomer and Laura Lee Hobbs, we're going to be there to receive it. into a sermon beats me. But he has beento the seminary. dan dan, you don't suppose he's gonna preach against the gold standard, do you? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
