Greetings

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

TV Legends

I received my TV Legends book yesterday and was delighted to indeed see our beloved sheriff and deputy on the cover! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com

Sighting

Viewed most of an old film today titled Second Time Around, that I had never heard of, starring Debbie Reynolds and our own sheriff. He was much like his early self on TAGS and Face in the Crowd and it was a charming movie that had a happy ending. Aunt Bee of Orlando

Barn's age

In 1960, if he was 35, then he would've been 20 in 1945, just the right age for WWII (the big one). But then we all know there were discrepancies, even in depicting their high school graduation year! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Ties

I think modes of dress can vary from family to family within any community. Being a military family, we lived in North Carolina, California and Tennessee at various times in our youth. As the oldest of 7, I helped with my siblings' wardrobes. My little brothers wore ties to church, school

Raising children

All of the postings about child-rearing warmed my heart. Now we know why the offspring of Mayberry fans are terrific! I don't have any of my own, but I too subscribe to the theory of an occasional paddling when other avenues fail. I see so much negative behaviour in public that when I

Good News

I know we're always lamenting the lack of Mayberry-quality depictions in the media, but I find that things are looking up. On a recent episode of Reba, she took a stand against pre-marital intimacy; I was so proud of her. In the film All Decked Out, the final scene is of a lady singing O Holy

Alumni sighting

I watched The High and Mighty this afternoon and believe I spotted that bum with the bad leg. He was checking Henry Bennett (the jinx) onto an airplane flight and was barely recognizable. A couple other alumni were in this film also. Aunt Bee of Orlando

Beasley

I've read where Andy was allowed a lot of input on the show's scripts. I believe Beasley was the name of some relatives of his; I remember seeing lots of them in the Mt. Airy phone book. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Mayberry subdivision

I just returned from a trip where I drove thru a new neighborhood named after our beloved hometown. Mayberry in Warner Robins, GA is comprised of traditional, classic styled homes with porches and charming details. I didn't see one exactly like the Taylor home but some similar. The two

Mystery lady

If you're speaking of the lady who ran away from the Miracle Salve gang, I believe she was shown moving a table along with another lady at the beginning of the rose story. She also was riding with her husband, a man with a real nice voice, in a convertible that stopped in front of Frank

missing issues

Well, I didn't get an answer about finding the past Digests anywhere, so would someone be willing to just forward them to me? I did not receive issues 271 and 272. I'd be much obliged. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Drive in movies

Barn once told Juanita he was taking her to the drive-in at Mt. Pilot; remember, Mt. Pilot was bigger than Mayberry. The nearest one to Orlando is in Lakeland, about an hour away but my beloved used to take me there occasionally. There is a brand new one in my Daddy's tiny hometown, Ennis,

Music

On one of those old movie channels this morning they had a music filler. The opening number was that Dipsy Doodle ? song that Otis used to sing; then the first introduced number was a rendition of Chinatown, evidently Aunt Bee's favorite tune. Like I'm fond of saying, Mayberry - it's

Jessica's birthday

I thank Jessica for sharing her birthday surprise! I know you had a splendiferous time as that has been my experience every time we went to Mt. Airy. My beloved surprised me the first time with a side trip there after his family reunion in SC. I was thrilled too and cherish the memories your

Ice tea and othr beverages

I believe it might've been ice tea that Andy was bringing to Aunt Bee and Clara on the porch after the flower show. As a homemaker I always paid particular attention to the table settings and such. It occurred to me too that beverages and side dishes were missing. I would think Helen

Good news

I was so proud and tickled to see a blurb at the top of our local newspaper's Travel section, showing a photo of Ange and Barn and telling about the Taylor Home Inn! Also, in the Belk's flyer, it showed Blue Willow dishes on sale 2-for-1; can't beat that! Mayberry, it's everywhere,

Several things

First off, I want to weigh in on the B/W vs. colour episodes: I miss Barney in them very much but I cherish them for their goodness too; my all-time favorite episode is a colour one: Only a Rose, in which one of the greatest examples of true friendship and personal sacrifice is displayed.

Aunt Bee, continuity and Wholesome viewing

You'll find in the re-released Sleeping Beauty some footage showing them using Aunt Bee as a model for one of the fairies; it was very cute. I have noticed many lapses in contunity over the years but I don't believe they had someone assigned to this function back in those days like they do

Alumni sighting

What a treat to spot Miss Ellie in a ballet film this evening titled The Unfinished Dance. She must've been about 6 and was adorable and a lovely dancer. The story line was quite disturbing, wherein the other child ruined a prima ballerina's career but it ended well and had many lovely scenes

drugstores

Don't forget the one in the trip to Mexico episode where Elmo developed their film. It looked like it might be in the old Barber Shop even though Emmett took it over. Who knows? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Oddities

I've been watching some of the early episodes on our local station lately and pondered the following: what car was that that Barney drove to Andy's house when he brought the sketch of the missing boy; why would Miss Rosemary be doing any tailoring for Andy when Aunt Bee was already there (and

Thanks once again

More truly heartfelt thanks are due to another Mayberry poster. Not only is Tim Allen to be congratulated on some fine raisin' but sincere thanks for sharing the good news to all of us! Many, many thanks from . . . . .\ Aunt Bee of Orlando ___

Thanks

A great big thank you to Randy Davis for his heartwarming message. You just don't know how much it means to me to know that there are some fine teens out there who watch TAGS and appreciate it and wish for decent fare on TV. It is so easy to get discouraged with all the filth and grief we see

alumni sightings

Spotted the newspaper publisher who tried to make Andy look bad and Erma Bishop in a Betty Grable picture this weekend, The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (she became one of the first female typists). Also saw Thelma Lou in a Bette Davis film recently. Who knew our Mayberry friends had worked with

Emmett's marriage

Just watched that sweet episode in which successful marriages are highlighted via Emmett's and Martha's loving relationship. When he conveys that shy grin right near the end after she tears up the closed sign, it reminded me of when I saw him in an old film one time. He was quite the dashing

Singing

All this Idol talk makes me sad to have to realize that time did not allow Ange and Barn to record their album. I inquired of Sparrow records some time ago and was assured that both gentlemen had plans to get together and harmonize for their many fans. Unless they put some sessions in the can

Small town phone operators

To get a good look at how someone, who was perhaps much like Sarah, handled subject job, see the film Raggedy Man, a quiet production starring Cissy Spacek. This is not one for the children due to the attempted rape but is fairly decent in its presentation and is a meaningful story. It also

Namesake sighting

I watched a few moments of an old movie this past weekend that featured our homemaker as the lady of the house that let rooms to boarders. She was very much like her Mayberry persona. I didn't leave it on as it was about Jack the Ripper and seemed rather dark but it was fun seeing Aunt Bee in

Milkman

The only time my family availed themselves of milk deliveries was in southern California when Daddy was overseas. With 7 children needing nutrition and Mama not driving, we kept that man busy with milk, cheese, butter, eggs and fruit punch! He left the order in a metal rack on the porch where

TV watching

My perspective on TV watching decades ago is that since there were only 3 channels in most areas, its popularity was not like it is today. And more parents back then were into child disciplinary attitudes that did not feel a child had to be entertained every waking moment. Now that my beloved

Shot in the foot

What's even sillier about that deputy here who shot himself in the foot is that he now wants to sue the officials who leaked the information cuz he says he's being teased too much! IMO he's lucky he's not incarcerated for endangering the children to whom he was demonstrating gun safety. Aunt

Hard time

I too have a hard time watching the Class Reunion episode in which Thelma Lou returns, newly married. It is so painful as I can put myself in Barney's place and feel such a heartache. I don't mean to sound callous but I'm actually tickled for him when Nettie fusses over him and makes him feel

Alumni sightings

Watched Pollyana, one of my all-time favorite films today and was tickled to see Eleanora Poultice, Mary Grace, Parnell Rigsby and that visiting preacher when Aunt Bee wore the wig. It was like a mini-Mayberrry reunion! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB

Cheating

I don't think of Barney as exactly cheating on Thelma Lou since they were not engaged or going steady with a ring or bracelet or anything of an official nature. He was merely playing the field and perhaps she did too. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB

Alumni sighting

Flipping thru the channels, I happened upon an old movie with Frank Sinatra and guess who was talking with him? Our own Mary Grace! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Losing Barn

I too am distraught at our loss but rejoice that our beloved Deputy is in Heaven and pain-free. I think the greatest tribute is that Andy visited him shortly before his ascension; such a wonderful friendship is truly inspirational and warms my heart. Aunt Bee of Orlando

Mayberry moments

I absolutely loved Scott's moments as I do everyone else's too! Please keep on sharing these real events as they happen to us; they are much more entertaining than fiction. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Color vs. black and white

Ed, you are one smart cooky! I would've never thought of turning down the color control. Thank you for the gd advice. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com

companions

My darling companion since my beloved went to heaven is my little minpin dog. I named her Thelma Lou and she even occasionally responds to hearing her name when Mayberry is on TV, which is often. Her playmate is my friend Laura's new puppy, a mini schnauzer, named Miss Ellie. We get together

Alumni realization

In watching a very old movie starring Humphrey Bogart yesterday, one of the Dead End Kids seemed familiar and I wondered if it was Billy Halop; turned out he was. Then I realized he was also the cab owner for Archie Bunker. Billy played some bad guys in Mayberry, most notably (I think) the

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