{Spam?} Re: A fast trip???

Joe, that's some extremely trained noticin'... and calculating. Mr. Maxwell must have had a few gold records under his belt to have a private plane, and obviously never invested in any rare buffalo nickels. Curt Hueytown, AL > Joe wrote: > Just watched "Mayberry On Record" for the umpteenth

CBS piece - proper response

I haven't watched the segment (and probably won't), but have read plenty of feedback from several TAGS groups, including this one. I'm really surprised, at that moment, no one stood up and said, "Look brother, how I vote is my business!" For TAGS fans, they missed a golden opportunity! Curt

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 22, Issue 95

I've never watched much Perry Mason, but have really considered putting it on my list of "to watch" shows. The only problem is y'all are sending "spoilers," with the TAGS alumni, so... "La, la, la, la..." *covers eyes while reading digest* lol You know, that doesn't work so well. :D Curt

RE: What Would Barney Do (Have Done)?

Brine tester at the pickle factory Vacuum cleaner salesman Forest ranger History teacher Psychologist Child development specialist Personal trainer Softball team recruiter And of course, Professional bulletin board organizer LOL :D Curt Hueytown AL >I have a question to throw out there and get

Re: Barney said

Holland, Barney said: "A little time behind bars may cure you of your taking ways, lady." Curt Hueytown, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Miracle Salve

I know spam is forbidden on the Digest, but I really want to win the pony. ;-) Miracle Skin Salve is an actual product on Amazon. Someone had the right marketing idea. I was curious, so I posted the following question, and did receive this response - A fellow customer answered your question,

Barney, badgeless (trained noticing)

While watching "Dogs, Dogs, Dogs" this morning, I noticed that after the "giraffes are selfish" scene, wgen they return from retrieving the dogs, Barney doesn't have his badge on, and it's missing for the remainder of the episode, until the epilogue, when it's back on. He's wearing it during the

Re: Car question for trained noticers

I'm not sure, it looks like something homemade, perhaps from plywood, due to the square mounting bracket. That's before my time. I'm just replying to let others know who may be looking, it's Barney that's walking by the car, just after he tries to get a free gumball from the gumball machine. Right

Barney's motorcycle, not Don riding

Speaking of noticin', has anyone ever noticed that after the "no good loafers" detached the side car, and Barney drives away (long shot with the loafers laughing), then comes back, it's not Don Knotts, but rather a stuntman, or substitute rider? I guess Don could ride it with the sidecar, but

Re: The Dump / inconsistencies

Michael, Very well stated. I actually now enjoy noticing the inconsistencies, and continuity errors. It gives one's imagination an opportunity to envision "what-if" scenarios. I also now enjoy noticing scenery and backgrounds that are "inconsistent" with Mayberry, like seeing the top of the

Re: Question About the Rimshaw House (m white)

The Rimshaw house is the Aunt Pittypat house, located next to Andy's house on the 40 acre lot. They "dressed it up" to look run down. https://mayberry.fandom.com/wiki/Rimshaw_House Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Re: TAGS On Twilight Zone

It's hard to find episodes of The Twilight Zone where TAGS alumni do not appear. That's one of the reasons I watch TTZ, is alumni spotting. I watched one the other day, with only three actors in the cast, and none were TAGS alumni. Curt Birmingham, AL

Re: Noticer of the Month

>From: Joe >Subject: Noticer of the Month > > I nominate Curt G. for the July "Trained Noticer of the Month" award, >because he noticed the O'Malley cabin "recycling". All the times I've seen >those episodes, I never noticed that. I've got to take a noticer >refresher course. Joe, I am honored

O'Malley's cabin

Some of you trained noticers may have already noticed, but while watching "Barney's Bloodhound" today I noticed that when Andy is searching for Ralph Neal, he stops at a pine tree, peers off, and then it shows the cabin (external view) where Barney, Neal, and Blue are. This is the same shot of the

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 21, Issue 126

I wrote to Netflix (via Facebook messenger) to express my disappointment that they have decided to discontinue TAGS July 1st. I hope they reconsider. FYI for those who may not know - if you have Amazon Prime you can stream TAGS from Amazon Video. Curt Birmingham, AL On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 11:02

RE: Correlation to Mayberry

I would comment on that wonderful photo, but I don't want to make a great big moulage out of it... Curt Bham AL >> Go to Youtube and type in the alloted space: 101 amazing historical photos volume 2. >>Stop and look at the time point 9:05.Should bring a smile to your face. >>Dewey in NC

Cyber Monday and fuses

I didn't buy a single thing today, for Cyber Monday... except fuses (the old Edison glass type). I didn't really want to, but you have to have fuses. Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Alumni, Hang 'Em High

I watched "Hang 'Em High" with Clint Eastwood (on Amazon Prime Video). I noticed several TAGS alumni, including Pat Hingle (Fred Gibson), James Westerfield (Uncle Ollie), Tod Andrews (Inspector Ralph Case), Alan Hale Jr. (Big Jeff Pruitt), and Arlene Golanka (Millie Hutchins). Happy Thanksgiving

Pot Luck

> If there were a pot luck dinner in Mayberry, what would people bring? Andy would certainly bring "good ole weenies and beans." Curt Birmingham AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

RE: The Lodge

In the scene from "The Lodge" it does sound like Howard is saying "Morning, Howard," (after he's already said "Morning, Floyd"), but upon closer listening you can tell he's saying "Floyd, how are you?" The subtitles also show this. If you have Netflix, or the DVDs, you can play it over and over

RE: versitis

The term has appeared in at least three episodes - "Andy and Opie, Housekeepers," "Merchant of Mayberry," and "Divorce, Mountain Style." Since Bert Miller used it as reference to his arm pain, one can assume it was a twist on Bursitis, a real medical condition (inflammation of the bursae) that

Trained Noticer

Andy the Matchmaker "Oh, hello Mr. Fife." "Oh, how do, Ms. Rosemary? That's uh, that's a nice new hat you're wearin' there." "I never thought you ever noticed things a body wore, Mr. Fife." "Oh, I'm, I'm a trained noticer. I bet you think I never noticed how you wear a different colored

Re: Citizen's Arrest and "Hollering fish"

This is a very informative article that explains the phrase in detail - https://kellykazek.com/2017/04/04/why-dont-you-run-up-an-alley-and-holler-fish/ Curt G. Birmingham AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Ron Howard in Twilight Zone

Referring back to the quiz, https://www.metv.com/quiz/are-these-townspeople-in-mayberry-or-the-twilight-zone Here's Ronnie Howard in the episode "Walking Distance," which was a great one. It's viewable on

Re: Easy quiz

I got all 10, easy for a TAGS and occasional Twilight Zone watcher. For #6 ("Walking Distance"), they should have used a photo from the scene that Ron Howard appears in, with the man sitting on the curb. That would have made it a great "trick question." Curt Birmingham AL >> This is a fun, easy

Re: Trained Noticers

I've noticed that and reached the same conclusion. I've noticed some other location inconsistencies, but it's way yonder too early to recollect them. But the house next to Andy's (left side) is the first that comes to mind. There must have been at least five different residents in the first five

Re: Mayberry's Competitive Sport

Myra Koontz from the lingerie shop. But if you don't know, I'm not gonna tell you. It's just gossip. You know how I feel about spreading gossip. ;-) Curt Birmingham AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Re: Odors in Mayberry

Lots of coffee Emma Watson baking pies Clara Edwards cooking pickles The girls eating popcorn at the movie theater Barney cooking chili on a hotplate Aunt Bee, Clara, and Mary(?) baking cakes for church social Andy's burnt chicken Peggy's pot roast Jubel's barn burning down :-( Barney's match, and

Re: animal list

Don't forget Ernest T. Bass stating he could tote a full-grown, sick jackass 5 miles to the doctor. "I'd kinda like to see that..." Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Fuses

"You wouldn't put in any fuses.." "But you have to have fuses!" :-) >Thought for the day: > >Patience is the ability to let your light shine after the fuse has blown.Unknown ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Re: Veteran Stars, Mayberry Weatherman

If memory serves correctly, Al Cheeco (2 episodes) served in the US Army. He and Don Knotts performed shows together. p.s. Love James Spann! "Nip that tornado in the bud - respect the polygons!" Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Re: bad loser

I found the clip of Andy's talk with Opie on YouTube and posted to my Facebook the next day after seeing his press conference clip, seeing how it was an appropriate lesson, especially for someone who's in a position to be so influential to young fans. I thought to myself at the time, "someone

RE: Curt's trained noticing

Janet, thanks for mentioning; I will. I have not noticed it (that I recall), so this will further my noticer training. =) The gentleman who pointed out yesterday the federal agent leaving his weapon - you're right - that could have been bad, for more than just the agent. If ole Barn's itchy

Best "trained noticer" episode

As a self-proclaimed trained noticer, I would like to nominate "A Black Day For Mayberry" as the best episode to train trained noticers. There have been many observations made and documented in the past, such as the different Treasury agent sitting when Opie crosses the room to talk to Barney (the

Alumni in "Niagra"

This was probably pointed out by someone before, so this is for the newcomers. ;-) "Niagra" was shown on Retroplex channel last night, and 3 TAGS alumni actually appear in the same scene, not once, but twice. Lurene Tuttle, Will Wright, and Casey Adams (Max Showalter) all appear together new the

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 16, Issue 250

You're not the only one who's noticed that. I posted the same inquiry several years ago. It sure sounds like "Ach - E - double hockey sticks" to me, but I don't think the writer(s) would have purposely used that word in a 60's prime time TV script. It was probably written as "Well" but Rafe has

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 16, Issue 127

I made a correction to the Wiki article. Opie never joined the Marines (at least not on the show). The episode referred to in the opening paragraph is Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Gosh, even Lurleen Hobbs knows that! Curt Birmingham AL Subject: Two Chairs No Waiting 329: Who is Andy Taylor? ==

Re: Magical Tom

Dan, I noticed that too. It *might* be the same transporter that Barney used to sneak up on the two detectives in The Big House. There are no doors, openings, or anything in that area, except the stairs (which along with Otis, Kirk and Spock have used), but they are in front of the detectives.

More Mayberryisms on Better Call Saul

I caught up after missing last week's episode, and laughed at the Matlock and Barney Fife references, knowing that Paul Mulik had mentioned them. Then I watched the new episode, and Jimmy/Saul said Nip it in the bud in one scene. Obviously he (and/or the writers) is a fan of TAGS. Curt

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 16, Issue 71

Ron Howard actively post to his Twitter account, https://twitter.com/realronhoward - you could probably just ask him. He *might* remember. On another subject, another thing that didn't make sense - Barney sang off key in two episodes, but in several others, most notably, Man In A Hurry, he sang

Re: Suitcases

In Guest of Honor Andy has Sheldon Davis' suitcase that is full of stolen watches and jewelry. Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Re: Mayberry by the numbers

It still amazes me the number of people who get Cell No. 1 and No. 2 mixed up. With Gomer it's to be expected, but anyone who has the DVDs, or access to YouTube?... I wonder what causes that. Curt B'ham AL On 11/18/2014 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Message: 2 Date: Sun, 16

Re: Different Languages in Mayberry

Don't forget Barney speaking Pig Latin in Convicts At Large. Onvicts, Kay ere Hay! Curt G. Birmingham, AL On 3/4/2014 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Different Languages in Mayberry (Ken Anderson) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Re: Barney's Replacement

grabs the old man's cigar and tosses it onto the sidewalk or street. So, Gomer's the only one that I can recall that's called him on it. Shazam! Curt Granger Birmingham, AL On 3/12/2013 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:28:13 -0500 From: Greg

Re: My Uniform

Ken, sounds like they are braggin' on themselves a little. I would be willing to bet theirs are not Raleigh-made, genuine whiplash cord! ;-) Curt Granger Birmingham, AL On 3/11/2013 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:08:59 -0500 From: Ken

Reversed scenes

I enjoyed all the responses regarding reverses scenes. The actual scene I was referring to was in The Merchant of Mayberry, when Ben Weaver first enters the scene. It was made to look as if he was crossing the street towards Crowley's Market, and one can see the car tag is reversed, as well as

For the Extry Good Trained Noticers

While watching a very familiar TAGS episode yesterday I spotted a short, 3 second clip where the film had been reversed, or flipped if you will. I noticed it first by observing that something just didn't look accurate with the Mayberry landscape, and upon further (DVD) review, found concrete

Re: Trained Noticer

Can't recall the one about a weapon, but Andy mentions his father in The Keeper of the Flame. Now my Pa had told me not to fool around with candle and matches... http://youtu.be/_giU2QUYh38?t=23m Curt Granger Birmingham, AL -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:39:31 -0500 From: DAVID

Re: Trained Noticing....

I noticed that as well. They also must like Harness Racing in Mayberry, because that sign appears in The Christmas Story as well as A Loaded Goat but they sure do pick weird places to advertise. Curt Birmingham, AL On 1/4/2012 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Message: 1 Date:

Re: Barney's appetite

I watched that episode yesterday and noticed that Barney's 5 year anniversary is both May 15 AND May 16. Or he or Andy forgot to change the calendar the previous day and Floyd torn off the 15th when no one was lookin'. Curt Tex Granger On 10/28/2011 11:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com

Re: Mayberry dreams

I had a vivid dream a few months ago that I was touring the 40 acre lot. Everything was still there - courthouse, Floyd's Barber shop, etc. The disappointing this was it was all in color. In another dream I was part of a law enforcement agency (similar to the FBI I suppose), and Andy was in

Re: Nice Dress Nellie

Nice Dress Nellie appears in many episodes, sometimes as far away as across the street (as in Ernest T. Joins The Army). I can't recall which episode, (maybe season Two?) but Andy passes her on the street and says Hi Nellie. Since she is always wearing a nice dress someone came up with the

Re: Trivia Winner

I'm friends with, and play golf with one of Alice Cooper's touring guitarist, Damon Johnson (from Alabaster AL), and I didn't even think of the character Alice Cooper. Just goes to show you that even though I'm a trained noticer of the first 5 seasons (I have a very annoying habit of pointing

Re: Alumni sighting

I see Clint Howard (Leon) every now and then. Apparently he works fairly often. He has a reoccurring role in the series My Name Is Earl, and was really good in a starring role in the independent film, Alabama Moon. I always tell my daughter, Look, there's little Leon! Curt Birmingham AL

Re: Harry Becktoris

Yes it was! I love his reaction when Ernest T. follows him and then counts 37,38,39, 50! and he tries hard not to laugh but can't help but laugh. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Curt wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:58:24 -0700 From: (Ted)Theodoric of

RE: Last request

My last episode would definitely be The Sermon For The Day! Dr. Breem: Relax Slow down take it aaasy WHAT'S YOR HURRY!? Barney: Forget the poster huh? Andy: I would. The Andy and Barney porch scene (All goes to muscle bit, then Go get some ice cream bit) Barney: Oh

Re: Squadcar for sale in Trussville, AL

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Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 255

Oops, I reckon I wasn't clear on the matter. I wasn't referring to Barney yelling Fred! I was referring to the off-screen voice that replied to Barney, Be down in a minute Barn. I put my wife to the test, and had her listen. Without hesitation, she replied, That's Floyd. (Howard McNear) I've

Fred - Howard McNear?

I was watching If I Had a Quarter-Million and when Barney calls to Fred in the hotel (Fred!), it sure sounds a lot like Howard McNear's voice. Floyd was in the episode after all. Maybe Floyd had a brother named Fred who worked at the hotel? Curt

Paper ladder

In The Return of Malcolm Merriweather, Malcolm makes a paper ladder for Opie. Does anybody know how to do that? Aren't ya kind... aren't ya kind? Curt ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

The art of sittin'

Regarding porch sitting, Whatever happened to the fine art of sittin'? Another quote I always recall is from the movie Shawshank Redemption where Brooks says The world just went and got itself in a great big hurry. So true. I see this everyday. Or as Aunt Bee said, Rush rush rush! She's

Mayberry illnesses

I thought of one more. Remember when old Asa Bascombe had that pinched nerve?... ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 38

Subject: Medical Issues in Mayberry To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Message-ID: 8cb56a442781fe2-d7c-...@webmail-ma03.sysops.aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Well, that got me to thinking - even without the bucket. What?medical issues?have there been in Mayberry Just a few more...

Telephone conversations

I love it when one of the regulars talks on the phone. The writer's always came up with realistic things to say, but I think that Don Knotts was master at acting the conversations. Knowing he wasn't really speaking to anyone, yet the conversations always sounded totally believable. Probably why

Noticing

If I Had A 1/4 Million is a great episode for noticing. In one scene, Barney, wearing his salt and pepper walks by the T-V Repair shop that has no front door, is smoking a cigar, and the sign in the store window says See the new COLOR TV (while the show was still in black and white). He also

Sam/Blue sitings

Just watched Bargain Day and noticed the big dog that played Sam (Floyd's dog) and Blue, chasing after Opie's wagon full of meat. That's 3 episodes he was in. Were there any more? Perhaps Dogs, Dogs, Dogs? Dog gone ya! Curt ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Roy Stoner

Our own favorite mayor Roy Stoner (Parley Baer) showed up on The Rifleman today. He's a mighty good horse rider. ;-) Dog Gone Ya! Curt ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Barney Fife Quotes

Barney had some great quotes! Here's a practical one: Get your tongue in Op. That's a bad habit, you could bite it off. Dog gone ya! Curt P.s. The boys is all keyed up today, bein' Friday and all. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

More Barney Fife quotes

Opie, The Birdman episode could be a record for the number of Barney sayings! Here's a couple more: (Besides,) a bird in the house means there's gonna be a death in the family. You know what they say... Homely at the cradle, pretty at the table. If only he'd used the famous nip it! sayin'

Re: The Digest is back in Town

As a huge Thin Lizzy fan, I can appreciate that re-write! Next time I do that song with my cover band, I may just throw in a few of those lines! Nice work. (and glad to see the digest working again) :-) Curt Message: 12 Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 21:30:05 -0500 From: Danny Taylor [EMAIL

Color episodes

I've started watching the Season 6 DVD set, and what's the first thing I do?... Set the color on my TV to zero/off. Does anyone else do this? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 9, Issue 102

Thanks Mike! That's the episode I was considering checking next, but *gasp* I let my Bible study leader borrow my first season DVD set. Um... time to get it back. ;) There were probably several set changes too after the first season. But the growing consensus is that the door would have been

Re: Laughter

Speaking of characters/actors laughing, another one is in Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army. While the physician is giving Ernest T. his exam the army doctor (Paul Smith) laughs after one classic Ernest T. remark. I imagine it was difficult to contain laughter when working with Howard Morris - he

Noticing - No TV repair shop door?

A question for the trained noticers: Is it me, or does anyone else notice that there is no door to the TV repair shop next to Floyd's barbershop? Or was it on the other side next to Foley's market? I don't recall seeing it there, and there's a photo from the Star Trek series that shows that

Re: Marberry Deja Vu

Andy and Barn did the attack me with the knife and I'll show you how to defend against that bit twice. One time was in an epilogue, so for many years I wasn't aware of it until I got the DVDs. I'm sure I could think of others if I didn't just eat my third piece of apple crumb pie and reach my

Re: Trained noticer

door. Whew, that was bad! Curt Granger Birmingham, AL From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Trained noticer To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 As we all know, after watching repeated shows, some of us become