Hawthorne Village

Over the years a number of Digest members have asked about finding Hawthorne Mayberry Village Buildings. I had a fellow visit my website and he said he has a complete set of Mayberry Hawthorne Buildings in his closet in the orignal boxes and he is going to part with some. If anyone is

Bob James's Post

I would like to publically thank Bob James for his very kind words on yesterday's post. You have no idea how much that meant to me. Nothing in this life gives me more pleasure than when I can stand in front of a group and talk about Mayberry. I am so fortunate too that my wife shares my

Court house at Taylor Home Inn

On our last visit to the Taylor Home Inn Bed and Breakfast I made a video of the Mayberry Courthouse which is located in the lower level of the Inn. Wow! Dave and Marsha have done an amazing job on their replica of the court house. It truly does look like the real thing. The only thing

Re: court house video

Ken's video is terrific. The courthouse is beautiful. You expect Andy or Barn to come through at any time. If you go to the sight, there are two videos to watch besides Ken's: one is about maximum security and Rules of the Rock and the Baritones singing about a small town and filmed in

Paul's Girl

I've gotten a few days behind on my digests and for that I'm sorry.  But I just noticed Ken's mention of Paul's girl seeking legal council and being told she didn't have a leg to stand on.  I found it odd that she would seek the advice of an attorney named Neil.   Harry in Salem, VA

Alumni Sighting

Caught that old Roddy McDowell movie, Lord Love a Duck, tonight and saw Max Showalter. He was in The Horse Trader as the fellow who bought the cannon. Oddly enough, up through 1961, he was billed as Casey Adams so his name in the TAGS credit is Casey Adams. dan

Sanford and Son/TAGS reference

I recently watched an episode of Sanford and Son.Fred,Lamont,and Rollo were tossed in the clink.The jailer walked by the cell door and called them Wynken,Blynken,and Nod. FYI:Eugene Field was a poet whose forte was writing children's books.Wynken,Blynken,and Nod was mentioned in a Dutch

thanks for sharing

Thanks so much for the Ken Anderson video ! I enjoyed that very much. And I also enjoyed the 2 Chairs No Waiting episode of revisiting Myers Lake. Holland Lexington NC Less than 1 hour from Mayberry ___ WBMUTBB

Re: Way to go Ken (Bob James)

And isn't that what Mayberry is all about. A place where one can go to escape all the problems and stresses of life that can cause so much grief and pain in one's life. And isn't that what Ken is all about? Bringing joy to folks with his TAGS presentations and car. What an incredible