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Since I have been watching a LOT of TAGS in the past year, I've noticed that each time Wally is in the show, they are different actors of various ages. I wondered if they were like the Beamon family - Wally senior, Wally junior, plain Walley and Wallette. Elizabeth in Ga Well they do have that Wally overbite Elizabeth. . ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Bookie barber
I?m watching the bookie barber Floyd is overwhelmed with customer s then he gets a second chair and barber who is busy all day and all Floyd does now is stand on the sidewalk and talk to passerby s and he has no customers. Curious curious curious John 3:16 Thelma Anderson Thel,Things run in cycles.Last week it was head colds. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Blowing noses
Name a time when someone in TAGS either blew or wiped their nose with a hanky. Boy, am I getting hard up for topics. Ken "Barney" Anderson The Mayberry Guru The first one that comes to mind is when Andy is tending to Opies cut knee in the back room of the Courthouse and he has Opie blow into a hanky or tissue a couple of times. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Clara Edwards
While watching the color episode about the Battle of Mayberry, Clara Edwards shows Opie a sword belonging to her ancestor, Col. Edwards, which would imply she never married. Now in Mayberry time, several years before this episode (b/w) when Clara convinced Aunt Bee to give Andy and Helen more time to be alone, she said something about her son, Gale. That's a brain teaser, or a fact overlooked or forgotten. Then there is the brief time she was Clara Johnson. Who's got a bucket to put on their head to think about that tangled web? Elizabeth in Ga My deducing this one is that Edwards is her maiden name and her husband was a Johnson. For what ever reason after he passed away she went back to her maiden name.I hope that's right because I don't wanna go under that bucket again. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Post Office
I am sure this has been discussed before, but has there ever been an episode that showed the inside of the Post Office? I have noticed that there are a lot of episodes that mention the Post Office. Maybe that could be a challenge. List episodes that mention the Post Office. Also, has anyone ever wondered how the mail got delivered? I have seen episodes where Opie brings in a letter to Andy at the courthouse before going off to school, Andy drops off a package for Barney at the courthouse in the evening. I think I remember seeing a post man in the episode with Mr. Wheeler, but I am not sure. Any thoughts? Sandra Gore SandraThere was the episode when the Mailman refused to give the mail to Barney because he was not an "authorized receptacle". And Barney getting jealous over the quality of Wanted posters at the Courthouse compared to the Post Office. And yes, it was George the Mailman who discovered "soft hands Wheeler" that lead Andy to make a phone call and bust the Wheeler case wide open.And of course Barney giving the stranger (female) in town a police escort to the Post office. I think that episode was the closest we got to seeing the post office.Too bad. I would have loved to see the Post Office bulletin board. I bet it was a sight to behold. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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A couple weeks ago in one of his excellent Mayberry History posts, Randy Turner mentioned something in the episode "Bringing Up Opie" that occurred only once in TAGS: Otis actually being formally charged with public intoxication before being sentenced. Watching that episode recently, I think I found another unique moment: after Opie leaves the abandoned mine, he walks down the dirt road, kicking a can, until meeting an older boy who lets Opie have some apples and sit in the back of the truck if Opie lets him kick the can. That maybe 20 second scene is totally silent, except for the background music (which I think is the only time I heard that particular music in any episode). The older boy is clearly talking to Opie - but we don't hear anything. This small scene reminds me a lot of the old, original "Our Gang" movies, before they became "talkies". I wonder if this was intentional, as a sort of tribute to those old films, or just that the writers or director were influenced by "Our Gang", which they probably watched as kids. Do any of the "trained observers" out there recall any other "silent" scene in TAGS like this one? (I'm not counting the episode where Gomer joins the Marines, and Sgt. Carter polishes his boots, etc. which is also "silent", because I think of that episode as the first "Gomer Pyle, USMC" episode.) Joe from G.I. Joe, If I am understanding your question correctly I believe the episode when Ellie is running for city council (silly idea) and the men folk decide to show them wimmin how silly an idea it is, shut down their credit lines at the department stores, you see, but don't hear the exchanges with the women and the store clerks along with musical instruments playing along with the scene. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Aunt. Bee's Husband pick
I just got a glimpse of Aunt Bee and Sen. Canfield asleep on the front porch at the end of the show. I think he would be my pick for a husband for Aunt Bee. I wish he were on more episodes. Who would you choose for a husband for Aunt Bee? Elizabeth in Ga Well I am probably in the minority here but I really wished she would have hooked up with Mr. Wheeler. Mostly because I enjoyed his character so much. I think the writers could have come up with some great story lines with him as a regular on the show. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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How about when Otis used the courthouse phone when he was sitting in his cell? This would be the first cell phone. Ken "Barney" Anderson The Mayberry Guru My goodness Ken. A swing and a hit, homerun in fact. lol Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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Barney wasn't the only one to repeat names. Aunt Bee also did it. Can anyone tell me when Aunt Bee repeated someone else's name exactly 7 times in a row? Inquiring minds want to know Mr. Schwamp Not sure if it was 7 times, but she repeated Andy's name numerous times in the episode when the fun girls show up at Andys house just before Andy and Barney show up with Helen and Thelma Lou. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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I can think of 3 episodes where Barney recited a character's name repeatedly- once in a state of puzzlement and twice in exasperation at Andy- any guesses?? Eric Swolgaard Sacramento, CA Leonard Blush, Leonard Blush, is that all you can think of, Leonard BLUSH?? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Improvising in Mayberry
Here's a question for you experts.In the episode where Sheldon is extorting Opies nickel, there is a scene when Andy and Aunt Bee go in the kitchen and she is going to give Andy a slice of apple pie. But after slicing it she goes to put it on a plate and then realizes there is no plate. She has to turn to the cabinet behind her and as she does, Andy asks her if she is a little flustered. It seems to me that someone errored. Either there was supposed to be a plate on the table, but it wasn't there, or maybe she was supposed to grab the plate first. I don't know, but it just seems a bit off. Yet Andy and Aunt Bee just improvise and keep on going.Just curious if anyone else has ever thought the same thing about that scene, and if there are other times something of this nature has happened. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Andy's name
Other than Andy, did anyone else use their real name on the show? Including guests. Elizabeth in Ga Great question Elizabeth. I remember in one episode (I don't recall which one) Judd (played by Burt Mustin) was actually called Burt by Andy. Not sure if it was a slip of the tongue or what.That would be the only one I know of. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Nice dress Nellie
With all the discussions about Nice dress Nellie going on, I need to add something that I am hoping someone can confirm or set me straight on.Several years ago I was watching an episode of My Three Sons on our local PBS station. Actually I had just turned on the television and caught the last few minutes of an episode. And sitting there on the Douglas sofa was, I do believe, Nice Dress Nellie. I am almost certain it was her, but, the older I get, the less certain I am anymore about anything. But if it wasn't her, it was her twin. And here is the kicker. She spoke. And she spoke with a very powerful accent. Not sure were she was from and if the accent was real or just the actress of the woman. I mentioned on Allan's old Bulletin Board, but never got much response on it.So I am wondering if anyone here has ever seen the episode I am talking about? I don't have a season number or episode number so it is going to take a MTS fan to know for sure.Anyone? Asa T Breeney MBG ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Barney Rubble?
The good news is I am getting the Digest again. The bad news is I am getting indigestion again. But maybe reading the Digest will help cure my indigestion. I think it is from too many weenies, brats, and hamburgers at all the car shows and parades. Would you believe I was a parade on the 4th and when a man saw me I heard him tell his young son that I was Barney Rubble? Guess I still have some educating to do. But we are having so much fun again going to the many events. I have a total of 6 presentations to do this summer too, so we are very busy. I continue to write my monthly Nostalgia Column and it now appears in 5 different publications each month. Hope all are having a wonderful Mayberry summer. Well of all the nerve! I think I have heard it all now!Ken, I feel like going down there and punching him in the nose. Asa Breeney, MBG ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re:pot luck
If there were a pot luck dinner in Mayberry, what would people bring? Aunt Bee - fried chicken and homemade pickles. Clara - nesselrode pie. Opie - apple pie. Andy - his special punch. Goober - black bear stew (since he hunts). Any others, either from them or other members of the community? Elizabeth in Ga No matter what any of them brought it would be concealed I n Goobers ketchup. Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Doorbells
I had to repair our doorbell today and whilst doing so I got to thinking about doorbells in Mayberry. Name a time on TAGS where we either see someone ringing a doorbell, we hear a doorbell, or someone is mentioning a doorbell in conversation. I will start us off with the most obvious. Bert Miller talking about not standing the sound of those ringing doorbells. There are many many more. Well Ken, I thought all them women congregating at Andy's house that Barney arranged were gonna ring his bell right off the wall. Although his was a buzzer, not a ringer. Does that still count? Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: John Masters
In last night's episode of Gomer Pyle, there were several TAGS Alumni. Hubcaps Lesh was a pick pocket, Jim Begg (various TAGS roles) was her son, John Masters was a crook, Aunt Nora was a bank teller, and Otis's lawyer Neil Bentley was a con man. On tonight's episode, Ernest T. Bass's girl Romeena was a fellow marine's pregnant wife. -- Trying as hard as possible to imagine John Masters as a crook, and I just can't do it. He just doesn't seem the type. Maybe in a highly sophisticated white collar crime, but even that is a stretch. Must have been some good acting. BTW, If you ever want to see a bunch of TAGS folks in other shows you need to watch "The Fugitive" if you can find it anywhere. That show was full of TAGS folks. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Barney's middle inital
I have asked kids this question. What is Bernard P. Fife's middle initial? Some do not get it right. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru That's funny Ken, or sad in some respects. There used to be a feller who posted on a TAGS board who called himself M.P.O. (for Milton P. Oliver) I always figured he should have a T for Tibbs in there somewhere too. :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Thelma Lou's lost post
Well, my script continuity post finally appeared in today's digest! The post I wrote *after* that one appeared *before* it. Wonder what causes that? (Is is because my high-button shoes are too tight?) Thelma Lou Well Thelmer Lou, maybe you need bigger wires. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Prayers Ken
Ken, I pray for your healing so you can get back to being a TAGS Ambassador. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
{Spam?} Fun Quiz
This is a fun, easy little quiz where you look at photos and choose which show the photos are from. https://www.metv.com/quiz/are-these-townspeople-in-mayberry-or-the-twilight-zone Maryann That was a fun quiz. Thanks for sharing Maryann. Was that Howard Floyd in the one all dressed in white? Asa ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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Since it has been s cooold, I've been thinkin about Mayberry and all the folks that passed through. Especially those who innocently got the whole town in an uproar, like Ellen Brown and the shoe salesman. Not the ones who dealt mostly with one or two people, the whole town. Who else visited Mayberry for an episode and then left? Ed Sawyer created some havoc. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mavis Neff
My wife and I were watching Match Game this past weekend. ?WhenI looked up Elaine Joyce on Google, to see what else she had done, I was surprised to see TAGS mentioned. ?I dont seem to recall Mavis Neff, from The Authoress episode. ?I also can't find a picture of her in that roll on-line. ?What can y'all share with me?? Thanks! -Greg, from Mayberry of the North? Greg, Mavis Neff was the Gal that Andy took on a date probably more as a result of Helen's neglect of their relationship because of her involvement in her book venture. She was the blonde bombshell who got "bubbly wubbly all over" when she drank root beer. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Ken Anderson
10=4 Ken, And thank you Alan for keeping the Mayberry spirit alive and kicking. Ken, you were saying how fast times are changing, and for the most part, I would say not for the better. Yes there have been some wonderful things come along that has improved the quality of life, and medical breakthroughs that have greatly extended life. Sadly though, with all the free time these inventions have brought to us, we seem not to know how to use it very well. I go to the local Diner here and am amazed at all the folks I see either talking on cell phones, or texting someone, and barely making eye contact with the folks at their table. I remember the episode where Andy gets annoyed at Opie because he has to ask him twice a question because Opie is listening to his transistor radio. Can you imagine if Andy was here today with Opie texting someone? I guess we could all listen to the Sermon for Today and slow down, take it easy, what indeed is you hurry? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Nurse Mary
Yep, this brings into my mind a question I have had for years, even decades now I reckon. Were the two "Nurse Marys" supposed to be the same people? I have always maintained they were not. Although they were in episodes that were shown close together. Any thoughts on this? My mind has been preying on it. Asa Breeney M.B.S.G. >>> Absolutely correct. Nurse Mary Simpson was played by Julie Adams and >>> Sue Ann Langdon.And that was the only 2 times she appeared on the show. Umm, no, that is not absolutely correct. For one thing, it's Sue ANE, not Ann, and for another it's not necessarily the same character. Sue Ane's character is never called Mary Simpson, she's simply Mary. There are lots of nurses in town; others include Peggy McMillan, Irene Fairchild, and Nurse Oakley. And since a couple of folks have mentioned Fletch, there were multiple characters who were all called Fletch. There were Fletch Dilbeck, Fletcher Roberts, and Tate Fletcher. Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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The other day while musing, I came up with this TAGS trivia question. There are at least 3 instances of residents of Mayberry being played by more than one actor. (For instance if the producers had named Warren, Barney Fife, then Barney would have been played by Don Knotts and Jack Burns). There might even be more than 3, but that is all I could think of.2 of the answers are fairly easy, but the third person is pretty obscure. Let's see if anyone can get all 3, or even surprise me and think of more. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. Well Mr. Hendricks, I can't give you the Actors names but here is my submission to your question. Ben Weaver was played by at least 3 different Actors. Wally was played by at least 3 different actors. Dud Wash was played by two different Actors. Asa Breeney M.B.G. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Photographs
I am always amazed when i look at Facebook as to all the pictures people post. Nowadays people have to take pictures of their surgery incisions, colored toenails, tattoos, body piercing, and even what they eat for breakfast. I grew up during the Mayberry era and using a camera was very rare and if used, it was for something special. Can you name a time on TAGS when someone was using a camera or else getting their picture taken? I would imagine the list won't be very long. Just off the top of my head Ken, A picture of Aunt Bee's rose. We got a picture of Barney entering the filling station. And the picture of Andy with that fake FBI agent that kind of blew the whole deal. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
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There was an 8th season episode on yesterday (12.27) where Andy didn't feel well and had to go and spend time in bed to aid his recuperation. Does anyone know if the doctor who treated him was the same person who played Asa the bank guard?? Sure looked like him. Gabe Boca Raton, FL Yes, That was Asa Breeney/Bascoumb. Actor Charles Thompson. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Line repetition
I came across a clever repetition of a line used in both "Barney's first Car" and " Barney's Sidecar" - first from Barney to Mrs. Lesh and again from Andy to Barney. Can anyone guess Don't look back! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Favorite non TAGS old time show
So here is my question for all of our friends on this site. Not counting TAGS or Mayberry RFD what is your favorite old time television show? Why do you like it and do you own any DVD's of the show. That should give us all something to think about Well Orville, Perry Mason is right up there for me also. I have the first two seasons, and am slowly getting more. This one may not be considered an old time show, but I love the shows "All Creatures Great and Small", and own the entire series. They were a BBC production and shown on PBS stations back in the 70's. I enjoy most of the older shows, but have not bought any others than TAGS. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
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Adding to the above list with a TAGS tie-in, he also played Fred Simpson on an episode of "Make Room for Daddy". But he didn't talk funny in that show. He talked just like you and me. Ron (**Barn) McLendon Must have been the actor of the man Ron. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Ron McLendon's deducing
I've mentioned this before and I'll go out on a limb and mention it again. I really do NOT think Rafe said what some seem to think, and here's why: Growing up, my dad would give half a laugh or a partial chuckle at something that amused him and begin his reply with "Well". Many times, he'd start to say "Well" and the half a laugh would slip itself in. So rather than, "Heh, well", it would come out, "We-heh-ll". I remember that from 60 years ago and to this day, it'll still come about. The very first time I heard Rafe utter that, I recognized it as the same sounding reply my dad used. I'm not being obtuse, just my observance from my detective training. I have not watched it with CC turned on, so I don't know what they script on the screen. In fact, I catch myself doing the same thing on occasions. Ron **Barn McLendon I agree with your thought out reasoning Ron. Today uttering that on television is common place. But back then, and in Mayberry no less, I just don't think it would be. But on the bright side, it gives us something to talk about. Asa Breeney MBA (Moldy Bullet Alliance) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Raised entryway:
Anyone ever notice that on the first episode, the entryway to Andy's home was raised? Anyone else notice this? Can you think of an explanation or reason? I have noticed that also Woody. After much studying on the subject I came to this conclusion. Andy's house must have started leaning to one side because he had been short sighted in digging a drainage ditch to drain water away. So then he dug another ditch on the other side and ran water down it to lower that side. But it lowered to much. Well, just as Floyd keeps trimming sideburns to even them out, ending up with nothing left, by the time Andy got the house even, it was low enough that he now needed to step up to go out. I suspect later, when "Federal Funding" became available, he was able to raise the house back to its original height, and do away with the step up. But I will admit, maybe I am over thinking it. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Repeated lines
It's interesting to note the recurrence of certain lines in different TAGS episodes- such as Don't look back as spoken by Barney to Hubcaps Lesh in Barney's First Car and in a later episode when Andy tells the same to a forlorn Barney when he gives up his motorcycle in Barney's Sidecar. Can anyone think of other lines that showed up in different episodes? Eric Swolgaard Sacramento, CA You beat everything, you know that? Both Andy and Barney used that line numerous times. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Noticing new things.
I love it when I notice something I've never noticed before On tonight's episode Up in Barney's Room, a camera angle really threw me for a loop. When Opie and Andy are strolling on Main Street and Opie points out that the lights are on in the court house, you could clearly see the gun rack through the court house window on the cells' side. At the angle the camera was showing it should have been the bulletin board. The gun rack was much too far over towards the window in relationship to the window on the sheriff's desk side. Apparently the stage director flunked art class titled perspective. LOL! That is some good noticing Harriet. I enjoy that also. Last night when watching Bad Boy Bailey, although I have seen the episode numerous times, for the first time I noticed last night when he got back in his speed machine, he shifted the steering wheel over to his left. Thunderbirds in that period featured rather than a tilt steering wheel like cars have today, instead a steering wheel that you could shift to the right to ease getting in and out of the car. All the times I have seen that episode, I had never noticed that. Another thing I have often wondered about. In the episode with the bully, Andy and Aunt Bee go in the kitchen and Aunt Bee goes to give Andy the last slice of apple pie. It's only after she has lifted it out with her spatula, that she realizes she doesn't have a plate to put it on. She then turns around and gets one from behind her. Andy kind of laughs and says what's wrong, you a little flustered? That little part seems like to me was a boo boo. Someone forgot to have a plate there on the table ready for her, and both her and Andy improvised that part. Anyone else ever feel that was the case? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Vehicle names
Does anyone else name their vehicles? We all know Barney had different names for his gun, the old Roscoe, baby and some more names. I need my bucket this morning. Yes Margaret. I own a Jeep Liberty named Libby and a Tacoma named Tommy. I know, no TAGS connections. But my favorite golf club is a 5 wood that I have proudly named Eagle Eye Annie. She hits the old golf ball every bit as good as Andy's Annie caught fish.. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Two jobs
Orville, I believe old Asa held down 3 jobs, maybe not all at the same time though. As a bank guard, a guard at Weavers, and in one episode was working the desk at the Hotel (the gold truck episode). And he must have been doing all that while going to school to become Doctor in a later color episode, although e too on anew name. No wonder he was always napping. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: TAGS sightings
Hello fellow TAGS lovers. It seems that we are not doing justice to this wonderful site. I know that I don't write in often. But I do love to read what everyone else has written. Okay since it is the start of summer...I want to read the stories from Ken Anderson and the parades. Paul Mulik and his knowledge of TAGS is beyond compare. I only get to read the stories when I am at work, it helps make the nights go faster. People having TAGS sightings on other show are fun to know about. I had two sightings today on Petticoat Junction: Roy Roberts and Charles Lane. The Petticoat Junction show is one I had never seen before, several of the last episodes I have never seen. The other sighting is obvious it is from The Beverly Hillbillies: Buddy Ebsen. The METV channel is great for seeing old shows that I love to watch. Seeing old movies on GETTV and MovieTVNetwork. Around Mother's day I saw Love Nest, Marilyn Monroe was in the movie and so was Dabbs Greer, he was just in one scene. I want to wish Andy Griffith and Marilyn Monroe an early birthday, June 1, 1926. Miss them, but I still get to watch TAGS and see the movies. TAGS fan Margaret Floyd: I'm going to Nashville. Margaret: I already live in Nashville. Hey Margaret, I enjoy those sightings also. Yesterday I saw Sharon Despain on an old Fugitive episode. I think that may be the only other show I have ever seen her on in fact. She seemed to be a big fish in a big pond, but her husband and sister were plotting to do her in. Almost worked, but in the end her sister was the one who expired. Kept me right on the edge of my seat though. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS Alumnispottngs
I have been watching some old Fugitive's and Adam 12's s of late. I saw James Best on a Fugitive episode yesterday. He was a heavy equipment operator working on a damn project in Utah. He ended up not being very nice to the boss's wife and got himself inarculated by the Utah Highway Patrol. Didn't even have his gee-tar with him or nothing. I don't know if Freddy Fleet bailed him out, but I doubt it. Then later I saw Otis get himself arrested for drunk driving on Adam 12. And Malloy did not dump water on him and make him think he had drowned.I suspect he just threw him in whatever cell was available and walked away. I guess they found out they were not in Mayberry any more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Adam 12 on 40 acres
I was watching an old Adam 12 the other day and it sure looked like they were shooting a scene on Andy's street. Does anyone know if they shot any Adam 12's on the 40 acre lot? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Perplexed Allan Newsome
Thank you for the explanation Allan. I appreciate it and all you do to keep Mayberry alive and well. Kel. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Perplexed about something
I have noticed recently that my digests are coming with very long sentences that string out over the page causing me to have to scroll sideways to read. It used to be everything was contained in the space without having to do that. It's not on every message posted, but on many of them. Is this a setting issue with my computer, and if so can someone help me change it please? It's making me tense. :) Kel. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sinatures
OK, now for an easier question: name ANY instance when a hand-written signature is seen in a TAGS episode. The mention of a signature is not sufficient, it must be visible on screen. We saw both Andy and Opies signatures... well for a few seconds before they disappeared when the Darlings were courting Opie to marry Darlene's baby. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Christmas trivia
Here is a new trivia question for your potential enjoyment: Give an example where Christmas is mentioned in a TAGS episode OTHER than in the Christmas episode. The word Christmas need not be specifically mentioned; for example if someone says something like three wise men bearing gifts or flying reindeer in the sky, that counts as mentioning Christmas. Thinking buckets on and ... Go! Paul Mulik In the episode where Opie finds the wallet he talks about it's like having two Christmases in one year, ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Whistling in TAGS
Goober was often whistling through his teeth, if that counts as a whistle. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dave Ramsey/ Barney Fife
A few days ago there was a Mayberry reference on The Dave Ramsey Show. If anyone is unfamiliar with this program, it is a radio show where folks call in with questions about money. A caller wanted to know Dave's opinion on homeowners' associations. His response was that most of the time they're fine, but once in a while you'll get one with a Barney Fife in charge, in other words, someone who abuses their limited authority and makes everybody miserable with their nitpicking attention to every minor regulation. I wonder what Dave would think about the financial habits of certain folks in Mayberry? Such as Barney trying to sell real estate, Aunt Bee trying to save money by buying a large quantity of beef, or a stranger turning up with a treasure map trying to convince locals to invest in his scheme. Paul Mulik Well Paul, I give Dave kudos for calling him Fife instead of Fice for starters. Secondly I suspect Dave's council to any of them would be get out of debt first and foremost. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Heat in the Courthouse
The three ways that I can think of to heat the Mayberry courthouse were gas heater, furnace and steam radiator. I know in the episode Andy saves Gomer there is a gas heater and in the episode The Luck of Newton Monroe there is a furnace in the basement that Newton attempts to clean. Also I believe that in various shots of Mayor Pike's office there are steam radiators shown and I believe the Mayor's office was on the second floor of the courthouse. Good eye Russell, Along with the sighting of the steam radiators you mentioned, Andy in an episode spoke of a boiler leaking and flooding the Courthouse. I always figured the boiler was located behind that mysterious door that was there in season 1. If that's not the case though, please don't tell me. My nerves are fragile and may not be able to handle the truth. :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Winter scenes of Mayberry
I don't believe it ever snowed in Mayberry. Never rained much either. In the Gold truck episode it was raining some while they were filming it. But I think that was for real an not part of the story line. Compared to the episode with Quiet Sam where it was storming and the wind was howling. That was part of the story line, as was the episode with the gypsies. But on the other hand, I noticed during the run of the show, the Courthouse utilized three different methods of heating the building. Anyone know wha those 3 different methods were? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
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Well my friends, I managed to survive a very emotionally packed night at my 50 year high school reunion. So much fun reliving old times with old friends whom I have known since I was 6 years old. A few tears were even shed by this overemotional guy. We were a class of 81 and we have lost only 6 thus far, so we have indeed been very blessed in that regard. The group just loved my Special Reunion Mayberry Presentation I did. I received a standing ovation and so many wonderful comments following. Some of the people there had not watched a TAGS episode since it was on TV back in its hay day. They especially enjoyed the clip of Barney and Ramona's reunion and that beautiful quote The tears on my pillow bespeak the pain in my heart. We had kept my presentation a secret and the looks I received when I arrived in full uniform and gun belt was precious. But word soon spread that I was not a real policeman and that was when the fun began. Time for me to purchase a new laptop. I was unable to load any of my videos and music clips at first and I was just sick as it would have ruined the entire evening. However, I was able to get off by myself and do some work and was finally able to get things going. Good thing I tested everything out when I got there and before I was to begin. Sometimes those electronal marvels can be a real pain in the patoot. I noticed the cord they provided had thin wires so I suspect that was the problem. So Ken, did you have to at least hold your laptop up to the microphone for folks to be able to hear it? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
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The other night on TAGS Sam Muggins and family appeared as the Skobeys. Maybe they joined the Witness Protection Program after turning in some moonshiners? Well I have seen old Sam Muggins on Dragnet and Adam12 and let's just say the Christmas he almost spent in jail did nothing to rehabilitate the man. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
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While I was driving Martha to a doctor's appointment today, we passed a truck that triggered a TAGS memory, so I decided to turn it into a question. So here is the question: What does Wally's Gas Station have in common with Wile E. Coyote from the Roadrunner cartoon? Anyone know the answer? Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. After all the trouble I went through driving Martha to the doctor, she did not even buy me breakfast, the way Thelma Lou did. Wally's sold ACME gasoline ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE:. Pickup and Splashes from Floor and Pool by Barney Fife
Ken. Maybe Mayberry was early in getting federal funding for the school pool. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwuamp Identity
Whew, I sure am glad he wasn't really identified. By now it is almost anti climatic if he was to be found out. Almost like when Howard caught ole Sam. The legend of who he was has become is. well... legendary! Now having seen a recent picture of Jerry Mathers (the Beaver), I see a remarkable likeness. Maybe Jerry Mathers Daddy? Just a thought to keep the legend alive and kicking. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Schwump identity discovery
Boy so I feel like a complete idiot. I just discoverd that the identity of Mr. Swhump was discovered over 2 years ago. Maybe If I had bigger wires I wouldn't have missed that. Randy Bloomington, Indiana It was? By golly I must have stepped in a closet or something because this is news to me. Who is he? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 9, Issue 99
In a message dated 4/8/2008 10:10:34 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My wife, daughter and I were recently dining in one of those fine steakhouses where they bring fresh bread to the table as an appetizer while you wait for your order. When we ran out, my daughter (she's nine years old) softly and politely yelled BREAD! We couldn't help but laugh! (But, of course, we don't like for her to raise her voice at the table) Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham My card, in case you ever need my services... You know what that is? Cute. Darn cute! **Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 8, Issue 245
In a message dated 8/30/2007 11:01:27 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Re: Refusal to Say Underwear I'm with Paul. I don't think this is the reason. Besides, didn't she say underwear in TAGS when she was getting on the bus to go out of Town? She told Andy to put on clean underwear when he got home. (I think) Didn't she? didn't he get embarassed in front of Peggy? Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham My card, in case you ever need services... Perhaps, just perhaps mind you, they wanted to her wear clean underwear. We all know when you put on clean underwear it ain't a whim any more. So put that in your smipe and poke it! ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 8, Issue 202
In a message dated 7/19/2007 12:21:12 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here ya go, Mary. Click this link and will see Mr. Schwump. This scene is right after Mrs. Wiley introduces Mr. Schwump as the person who tried to stop that creatchur. Notice all the pens in Mr. Schumps breast coat pocket. Could he have been the original nerd? http://www.savemygas.com/mr_schwump.html Ray Now ain't that feller in the background one of the T men from the gold truck episode? What's he doing at that party? Do you suppose Mr. Schwump was in on this all along? ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 250
In a message dated 8/25/2006 11:02:19 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One of my favorite pastimes is listening to a radio program called Celtic Heartbeat. I listen to it on the internet via Radio Wales. Do they carry the Leonard Blush Show? Milburn Drysdale, Pres. Commerce Bank Of Beverly Hills Leonard Blush, Leonard Blush! Is that all you can talk about is Leonard Blush!? :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 177
In a message dated 6/14/2006 11:02:58 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is a debate going at the TVLand message board about an episode where Thel is seen with her hair down. No one seems to know what episode that was. Can anyone help out? Thanks. The only episode I can remember with it down was when Barney was trying to hook Andy up with Lydia after Andy and Peg got in a spat because of the hungry buzzard. (wouldn't you know his name would be Don) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 53
In a message dated 2/18/2006 11:47:13 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, anybody wanna run over to Mt. Pilot for some chinese? Good food and you get a little paper umbrella in your rice. dan I hate to knock your town Dan, but Lake Charles started putting umbrella's in the rice 5 years ago! Asa Breeney Guard Services. Asa Breeney Proprieter. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 50
In a message dated 2/15/2006 2:08:27 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Question came up as to whether Thelma Lou made the fudge or Barney brought it with him. Last nights episode Barney and Thelma Lou, Pfftt, Barney brought a sack of fudge with him but he and Andy ended up eating it. Yes, but I think the implication was that Barney was so used to eating cashew fudge at Thelma Lou's house that he went out and bought some himself to make up for the fact that he was missing Thel's fudge that night. Besides, Barney buying cashew fudge every week would be out of character, considering how tight he was with money. Remember the time he delivered some ice cream (West Indian Licorice Mocha Delight) to Thelma Lou and expected her to pay for it? (A good delivery boy always has change!) Also, they always went dutch treat on their dates. So I don't see Barn springing for store-bought fudge every week when Thelma Lou could make it herself. That's my theory, anyway. Thelma Lou (Janet) By golly Thelma Lou, I had never even considered that idea, but by darn I think your on to something. That makes Barney's response even more enjoyable because he was so durn checareful with money. Thanks for a good thought. Asa Breeney Guard Service. Asa Breeney. Proprieter. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 39
In a message dated 2/4/2006 11:01:34 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did anyone watch TV land Friday night . John Masters was a photographer on Little House on The Prarie. I was wondering if he played on alot of different shows?? He used to show up a lot on Dragnet. Seems he was frequently portrayed as one of the boys down at the lab. Sure wish TV land would bring Dragnet back. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 26
In a message dated 1/22/2006 11:01:54 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Message: 2 Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 11:03:52 -0800 (PST) From: Doug Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: funniest episode without barney bw To: WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I'd like to make a pitch for the episode with Cousin Ollie and his family visiting. Ollie's Yes sir, you have beat the game speech to andy is very funny, as is his squabbling with his wife over remembering. The dialogue is priceless. I enjoy the conversations in the car when ollie one-ups Andy on federal funding for his community versud Mayberry, and the desirable widow with a truck with the original paint... DOUG GIBSON OGDEN UTAH Doug, I couldn't agree more with that choice. I love Family Visit. Uncle Ollie was a good Uncle teaching Andy everything he knows. Maybe it's something in the water here in Weber County that has us thinking alike! Asa Breeney West Haven Utah ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 9
In a message dated 1/9/2006 11:01:35 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe its just me, but as a trained noticer, I picked up on something recently. It seems odd to me that a professional like Mayer Stoner can't seem to tie a tie properly. In almost all of the episodes, he has the back tail of the tie much longer than the front. You'd think a wife who wanted that bed jacket so much would not let him out of the house looking like that. Anybody else notice this? I have been bugged by the Mayors tie for years. That plus the fact that he wears it to go fishing in! That's just silly! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
