TAGS fans,
Just watched the movie Airbuddies on DVD with my family and was surprised to
hear Don Knotts doing the voice of the dog Deputy Sniffer. He did a great
job--and what more perfect voice could you have for a deputy? Made me wonder
when he recorded it. Also made me wonder if there're
I thought you all might want to know, if you don't already, that Don Knotts'
hometown, Morgantown, WV, is raising money to erect a statue of Don. This
statue has his family's blessings. Contributions for the statue should be
sent to the Greater Morgantown Community Trust, P.O. Box 409
Hello fellow Mayberrians,
Wanted to say we had a good time at Mayberry Days.
However, we missed the tribute to Don Knotts. We thought
There'd be one in the Colonel Tim's show like they had last year
For Howard Morris. Needless to say, we went to Colonel Tim's in the
afternoon,
And found out
While having a coke with a gentleman at the hospital where I volunteer, we
got to talking about my book. It turns out he once rented a car to Don
Knotts at the airport in LA back in 1972. He said Don must have just
finished working on a film as he was very heavily made up. He said he was
so
Happy Don Knotts' Birthday!
Y'all drop by the Mayberry.com site and read the story by Al Checco that
you'll see on the front page in the Don Knotts memorial area. It's worth
a read. -- Floyd
http://www.mayberry.com/memorial/don_knotts/al_checco.html
At the risk of starting another big moulage, I wanted to let everyone
know that CBS evening news will be doing an Assignment America feature
on the Don Knotts statue
story. It will air on Friday, July 14, at 6:30 pm EDT. Reverend Neil
(hopefully never dry as dust) Engle
Perhaps the question wasn't phrased properly... If TVLAND owns the rights to
the character Barney Fife, but the Knotts' estate would have to approve a
likeness of Don Knotts, then perhaps the request should be to put up a statue
of
Barney Fife, a fictional character..
It seems
Thelma Lou wore her hair down in the episode A Wife For Andy when
she and Barney bring Lydia over to meet Andy.
I don't understand why anyone would be opposed to a Don Knotts statue.
He deserves one dedicated. I wonder if Andy Griffith can help with this
problem.
The actor who
...a second CBS attorney, Mallory Levitt explained to Hellebrand and The
Mount Airy News that while Paramount/CBS owned the rights to the character
of Barney Fife, the group didin't have the authority to give permission for
a likeness of Don Knotts. That right belongs to the Knotts estate
Evidently the issue isn't the cost, it's the Don Knotts estate releasing the
rights to his likeness. CBS was apparently willing to do what they could
(and
they own TV Land). They own the rights to the Barney Fife character, but the
Don Knotts estate own the rights to the actor's likeness
didin't have the authority to give permission for
a likeness of Don Knotts. That right belongs to the Knotts estate,
she said. Levitt told Hellebrand she contacted the actor's estate and
business associates of Andy Griffith, who is still living, and none
wanted to go through with the project
Dear Mayberry Friends.
We are very sad to announce that the Don Knotts Statue project has come to
an end. Due to a mix up at CBS, they have decided to decline on placing a
statue of Barney Fife in Mt. Airy, NC.
We sincerely thank everyone for your support and donations.
Because of the $7,000
I have been waiting for someone to ask for details about Allan's trip to
California for Don Knotts Memorial Service, but I can't wait any longer. Allan
I was so excited when I heard about you, Jim and the others getting to attend
this event. I believe if I had gotten to attend, I
Allan:
Do you know if there are plans to broadcast (hopefully someone taped it) the
Celebration of Don Knotts Life mentioned in the latest issue of the eBullet?
Sure hope so!
Ray
--
Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database
Hey folks,
Just a quick note on the progress of the Don Knotts Statue project.
Things are moving forward. We have had many donations. Thank you very much! We
need many more!! Thank you in advance.
Our project has been covered in 100's of papers around the world, even in
JAPAN. We have had
Hey folks,
Here is an update on the Don Knotts Statue project.
First of all thanks to everyone who has sent in a donation. We really
appreciate it!
In order to guarantee a “Mayberry Days Unveiling” we need to have $7,000 in the
account by Monday afternoon. We are ½ way there. So if you
, to be sure)...We felt
something needed to be done about honoring Don Knotts. He was an
original.
According to the Charlotte Observer, you can find more information and
also make a donation here: www.donknottsstatue.com
A GREAT website, with a sweet note from Don Knotts' daughter as well
I don't usually use WBMUTBB to sell things, but I have a very rare DON
KNOTTS item that someone on this board may be interested in. It is a
promotional 45 RPM titled I WISH I WERE A FISH that was never for sale at
record or music stores. It was an item that could only be obtained by
theater
http://www.yestmemories.com/writter.htm
Hey Folks,
A magazine called Yesterday's Memories did a nice tribute to Don
Knotts in their recent edition. The URL above will take you to the story.
--Allan
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http
There are bargains to be had in many places but let's not forget that none of
us would be enjoying this forum or any of the other TAGS web sites if not for
the relentless efforts of Allan Newsome.
Maintaining web sites takes a great deal of time and does not come without cost.
So when you are
If you get a chance to watch the extra on the new DVD Chicken Little you get to
actually see a small snippet of Don doing his Turkey Lurkey character. Also
there was an alternate opening with Don reading a big part of the story. It is
kind of sad listening to it knowing he is no longer with
Weaver's may have the following items--I really doubt the first one--but I
thought I'd pass on two Knotts items.
1) I just purchased a tape--no DVD here--that has some Secret Storm episodes
that Don Knotts was in from www.shokusvideo.com.
(Thank you, Janet, for the link to the bio
Here is another take on Don Knotts and his career:
http://tvgameshows.net/coverstory2-26-06.htm
Janet
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com
The TV Land awards show is coming up on March 22. I bet they have a nice
tribute to Don Knotts.
Randy
-
Yahoo! Mail
Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.
___
WBMUTBB mailing
I have been waiting all these days for the right words for expressing my
sadness and grief over the death of our beloved Don Knotts. A week has
passed and I still can't find the words. There are no words.I'm
grateful I had the opportunity of seeing Don live in On Golden Pond, and
I'm
If anyone is interested in the whereabouts of Don's final resting place,
check this site.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=grGRid=13434987
-Ray
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
To my fellow Mayberrians,
The schedule for this weekend's Tribute to Don Knotts on TVLand is
available on their website TVLand.com.
Seems they will be showing TAGS episodes, then some Three's Company,
then finishing the tribute late (into overnight) Sunday-Monday with
more TAGS.
Sure am
***when they do this, are they gonna alternate between each show ie: TAGS/3
company TAGS/3 company TAGS/3 company and so forth.
If they do that, it's gonna make it hard to tape the TAGS shows this
weekend.***
No, they won't alternate every half hour. According to the schedule I saw,
they'll
Hurray,Michael,I agree completely.Peddling any of our dear ones things personal
or signed momento will be as Bert would sayPUSHY!.We all need time to adjust
to a world with out our Barney/Don.
You're a bird in this world-Andy Griffith
Nancy
-
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Don Knotts. He gave us the
very best of himself in everything he did. We all long to be in that Mayberry
state of mind, and our beloved Barney will keep us coming back, again again.
We are however troubled by a current trend in today's
Hey to everyone. We were very saddened to here of the loss of our dear
Barney Fife.
He always made us laugh. We learned of it on Saturday night, on the late
news. He will always have a place in our heart.Willie, Debbie, Grace, and
Rick.
___
I have been reading and reading all the WBMUTBB emails about Don Knotts but
have not written anything until now. I can't think of any other famous person
who has died that brought tears to my eyes except Don Knotts. I was thrilled
to have seen him and Tim Conway do their comedy routine in 2002
want, but the
only appropriate response I could think of was to salute him back. (I was home
by myself) As I stood in front of the TV, a small tear rolled down my cheek as
I looked at Don Knotts on the screen. I was fortunate enough to meet him
once at a show in Birmingham. It was a thrill
I, too, am a reader of this great digest. I am so grateful that Don and
Barney will forever be etched into our lives. We will always love you!!!
It's a sad day in my part of the world, Enid Oklahoma.
Judy
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
Deputy Fife is now 10-42. We'll miss you...
Chris Nelson
Mayberry Volunteers
Wilmington, NC
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I don't know if anyone has mentioned the fact that Don Knotts has been
one of the feature voice characters for Max Lucado's children's video's
Hermie and friends. We own the recent Christmas edition 2005 where he
and Tim Conway are the voices for the two main characters, who happen to
be bugs
To the families you have my deepest sympathy. Thank you for sharing
these men with the rest of the world
When I heard of the passing of Don Knotts, I was watching the Olympics
on Saturday afternoon.
That night one of the local channels showed TAGS, 'Man in a Hurry'
episode. I didn't get
To my Mayberry pals
I know one thing...heaven shines much brighter today, for my Dad passed
away Sunday, Feb. 19, and now Don Knotts last Fridaymy sweet and
precious Dad even reminded me a bit of Don...both men small in stature,
but, oh so big in heart and love for everyone...
Missing
I would like to pass along my own personal remembrance of Don Knotts. I
talked with him only once, at a large gathering in Nashville several years
ago, but I could sense that he was a kind and surprisingly shy man. I told
him that my great uncle was the late Joseph Hamilton, who portrayed a very
Andy was on the Today talking about his best friend Don Knotts.
He was telling about how Don was at the end. Matt Lauer acted like he was
wanting Andy to tell something funny about Don.
Andy always called him Jesse his real name.
He was telling Matt how he felt.
I thought
Sad is today, hearing the news of the death of Don Knotts. But happy will be
the people of heaven as he will be there eternally.Robert Mortimer. U.T.PENDYKE
D.V.M. Chapter of TAGSRWC.
-
Yahoo! Mail
Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes
Don Knotts is missed by everyone who held out for a little more kindness,
heart, and
respect in the human condition.
The timing of Don's death seems a bit odd. I (and may TAGS fans) probably
thought
poetically that Andy would be the first to leave us and Barney would not be
far
A tribute from a fan online.
The Incredible Mr. Knotts
http://billking.livejournal.com/
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
We just added a new porch to the front of our house and placed rocking
chairs out there yesterday.
This evening my 14 year-old son (a TAGS fan since age 2) and I are going to
honor Don Knotts/Barney by sitting out on the porch sipping cider while we
count cars.
R.I.P.
Hope the cider hasn't gone
Hi all:
I was deeply saddened by the recent passing of actor Don Knotts.Inreality,
Barnard O.M. Fife passed away April 19, 1965 episode #157 when Barn made his
last regular appearance. He of course did make some guest appearances and even
a movie. We had Barney for five great years. I think
Don Knotts, star of 'The Andy Griffith Show,' dead at 81
Knotts died Friday night of pulmonary and respiratory complications
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills.
By Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
Don Knotts, the saucer-eyed, scarecrow-thin comic actor best known
for his
Thanks to all who've sent stories and remembrances of our dear Barn. With
so many eloquent words already sent to the digest I can't begin to write
their equal. I shall simply thank God for Don Knotts. Thanks for a gentle
spirit, countless laughter, and a life well lived. My prayers for all who
The world was sure a better place and a much funnier place watching
the great Don Knotts perform his magic. We were lucky to have him.
Remembering him fondly,
Vicki Pillow
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com
Andy Griffith said I have lost a good friend, when told about Don's death. I
think all of us who are fans whether we have ever met him in person or not feel
the same way. There was that quality about the modest very talanted man that
lent itself to that feeling as we watched his appearance on
I, too, am heartbroken at the passing of Don Knotts. What a wonderful man who
spent his lift making others laugh. He will truly be missed! My deepest
sympathy to his family and friends. I know he's in Heaven right now making
everyone laugh!!
Sue Doughty
Greensboro, NC
On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:23:00 -0600, you wrote:
too feel as though I lost a dear friend. I can't help but to cry. It was
wonderful to hear that Andy said he loved Don very much. I put on my season
4 DVD set today and had a marathon in memory of our Ole Barn.
I feel the same way. I worked late
I am heartbroken over our great loss, although I knew this day would come.
I have a happy, bounding German Shorthaired Pointer with call name of
Barney Fife and a registered name of Crosswind's Checkpoint Chickie. I
will be sure to give him lots of hugs and love today and know that he was
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Go to:
http://donknotts.tv/index1.htm
and click home to find his guest book and sign it.
http://www.contemplator.com/america/vchair.html has lyrics midi to the
song The Vacant Chair
Marie
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
It was a truly pleasure to know one of the best suporting actors whom ever
graced the screen.Gods speed Don.
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Rest in Peace, Don. You will ALWAYS be one of the finest. Good memories and
great laughs you've given me and my family over all these years and I thank
you whole heartily for them. I send sincere condolences to the Knotts family
for your loss, and I want you to know that Don was loved by me and
Allan,
It's been quite some time since I have posted to WBMUTBB - I hope you are
well. Been a loyal reader since you started this newsletter years back and am
glad that it has continued to flourish. In learning that Don Knotts passed
away, I wanted to write a brief tribute.
I had
Few other celebrities have brought so much joy and
laughter to so many as Mr. Don Knotts. We have lost a
legend that will never be replaced. This makes the
DVD seasons 1-5 that much more precious as time goes
by.
God bless you, Don Knotts
I was very sad, as I am sure that you all were to hear of the passing of our
beloved Barney. Don Knotts will always have a special place with me as
well. I recently acquired a new puppy and named him Barney. Yes, Barney
was always my favorite character on the show. I have Barney everything
It is so sad to hear of Don Knotts passing but I appreciate all of the great
memories and laughs he gave to me whenever I watched The Andy Griffith Show. I
am so glad we have the dvds now and Don Knotts will be missed so much. Thanks
again for all you have meant to so many people
When I heard the news about Don Knotts death I was completely heartbroken! I
knew that I could turn to my friends of TAGS to hear kind words and share
memories. Barney will always hold a special place in my heart
Hi,
Straight from MSNBC.com -
LOS ANGELES - Don Knotts, the skinny, lovable nerd who kept generations of
television audiences laughing as bumbling Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy
Griffith Show, has died. He was 81.
Knotts died Friday night of pulmonary and respiratory
It was with great sadness that I learned tonight of the passing of Don
Knotts. I watched the Andy Griffith Show from the day it started on CBS, and
Mr.
Knotts was my favorite actor of all actors. I really feel as if I have lost a
personal friend. I wish there were a way to thank him
I just saw on Fox news that our great Don Knotts has passed away last night.
What a sad day for our little town loosing such a great actor. There
will never be another Barney Fife like Don was. Rest in peace, Don.
Emmett
Them Timers are Tricky Chapter
Hey Folks,
I just received a news brief on my computer stating that Don Knotts has
passed away. I'm truly heartbroken as he was my favorite TAGS character
of all and, as with all the folks from TAGS, was like part of the
family.
This world will not be the same without our loveable Barn.
May
I loved Don Knotts and it saddens me. We have a picture of Don hanging up in
our bedroom.
___
WBMUTBB mailing list
WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com
http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hi Folks,
I've been reading the digest for a long while now, but I didn't want to jump
in till I had something to say! :}
My wife was watching That '70's Show last night, and Don Knotts made a
very brief appearance as an imaginary land lord (via Mr. Furley) in a day
dream sequence. He
101 - 168 of 168 matches
Mail list logo
