Nice remembrance

2012-09-09 Thread Joe
Thought you folks might like to read a short article offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Andy, before one of his appearances on What's My Line, which recently was printed in The Buffalo News: http://www.buffalonews.com/article/20120908/OPINION/120909693

RE: Philosophical Meanderings

2013-01-29 Thread Joe
Ken, Your recent post was the most eloquent description I have read of why Mayberry is such a lasting attraction for so many people - yours truly included. As the old phrase goes: My sentiments exactly. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB

Alumni Sighting

2013-02-04 Thread Joe
, but nothing like the Mayberry character he played afterwards. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Andy on the Tony Awards

2013-06-11 Thread Joe
Don't know if anyone else saw this, but they showed Andy Griffith during the In Memoriam portion of the Tony Awards on CBS the other night. When his photo was shown and his name read, there was a nice round of applause from the audience. Quite a difference from the Academy Awards.

Alumni Sighting

2014-02-16 Thread Joe
to appear in another show during the same time period (in this case, 1967). Joe from Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

City, Town, or Village?

2015-08-03 Thread Joe
. Yet the other day on a MeTV episode, Andy says something like when the people of this city elected me Sheriff. I also seem to remember references on the show to the Village of Mayberry. Anyone know the answer - or is it all of the above (maybe a script continuity issue)? Thanks, Joe

Alumni sightings

2016-01-02 Thread Joe
ing a mild-mannered accountant; a haughty billionaire; and even the President of the USA. Pretty weird listening to him speak without the Ernest T. accent - he was a real talent. Joe S. Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Inflation calculator

2016-02-12 Thread Joe
it for quite awhile. Ir's interesting to see what the special at the Snappy Lunch would cost today - or a gallon of gas at Wally's, or a haircut at Floyd's. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http

Old TV programs

2016-04-24 Thread Joe
0's. One of the top 10 shows of all time. Joe from Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Untrained noticer

2017-02-06 Thread Joe
ooks neat and combed. This happens about 3 or 4 times, as the scenes go from distant shot to close-up, and back again. Just thought it was worth mentioning. Here's a link to the clip - a classic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHS7vGeDHaY Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY _

Good job

2017-02-16 Thread Joe
Just a short note of appreciation to Randy Turner for his excellent "Today in Mayberry History" daily posts on Facebook. Very interesting and informative - and the photos at the end of each post are fun to look at, (plus it's neat to match a face with a name and biography). Joe Suszczy

Great video clip

2016-08-17 Thread Joe
om/watch?v=YJ882Q8pJac <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ882Q8pJac>* *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* P.S. a belated "well done" to Ken Anderson for the nice segment on Wisconsin Public TV/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Double Alumni Sighting

2017-05-20 Thread Joe
d of a married woman. The episode was made in 1964, right at the height of TAGS popularity. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

The Sabbath

2017-05-06 Thread Joe
een closed on Sunday, "the Sabbath" - especially in the South. I grew up in a northern city, and almost nothing was open on Sundays when I was a kid. I seem to recall at least one other TAGS episode where reference was made to going to a store on Sunday. Just wondering. Joe Suszczyn

Thanks

2017-09-15 Thread Joe
"Rockford Street, not "Rockwood". Thanks to Harriet and "The Camera Nutt" for the correction. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

More Alumni Sightings

2017-09-08 Thread Joe
gh, it was Hope Summers (Clara Edwards). Both of them were far-removed from their Mayberry roles, showing how versatile and talented they were. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

interesting tidbit

2017-09-12 Thread Joe
ure it got into the script. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Alumni Sighting

2017-08-27 Thread Joe
apparently appeared in 5 "Rifleman" episodes, which I believe is close to his total number of appearances on TAGS. One more comment - the close father/son relationship of Lucas and Mark in "The Rifleman" closely mirrors the close relationship of Andy and Opie in TAGS - very ni

Alumni Sighting

2017-12-01 Thread Joe
y Irishman who refused to heed the warning of "the professor" from "Gilligan's Island" (Russell Johnson) that Lincoln was in grave danger . Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Another Thanks......

2017-12-04 Thread Joe
actually threw the stone into "Meyers Lake" in the opening scene, since Ronnie Howard couldn't reach the water? Immediately following the end of the home movie clip, there is an interesting 1985 appearance of Andy Griffith on the Letterman Show - about 8 minutes long. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand

Richard O. Linke

2017-12-12 Thread Joe
nteresting guy. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/arts/television/richard-linke-andy-griffiths-talent-manager-dies-at-98.html . Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

No Time for Sergeants

2017-11-13 Thread Joe
to the General's surprise. Reminded me of the scene in "The Loaded Goat" when Mayor Stoner heard the explosion and thought Andy and Barney were dead - until they came out of the backroom, much to the Mayor's surprise. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY _

Thanks....

2018-06-08 Thread Joe
..to everyone who replied to my question about "script continuity" - wow, what a wealth of knowledge the Mayberry community has! All the explanations make a lot of sense - now I know what script continuity really means. Thanks again, Joe Suszczynski Grand

Questions, questions

2018-06-04 Thread Joe
e existing technology at the time, and cameras not able to film without floodlights? Was it work rules prohibiting cast and crew from working at night? Was it simply that no one wanted to work at night and just work straight daytime hours so they could go home at night? Just wondering. Joe Suszczy

Thanks, Clyde and Janet

2018-06-06 Thread Joe
pt continuity" crew member are(were). Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Congratulations, Ken

2018-01-18 Thread Joe
That is good news - best of luck with the columns. As others have said, you'll do a great job representing Mayberry. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Nice job, Johhna

2018-02-07 Thread Joe
You noticed a couple of things I never have - and to be able to watch our favorite series from beginning to end is really cool! JOE SUSZCZYNSKI ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Joanna Moore

2018-02-18 Thread Joe
and Don" would realize that she should have objected to her as well. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=e

Ken's column

2018-02-25 Thread Joe
Great job on your first column, Ken. Well said, and a perfect summary of the lasting value of TAGS. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Happy New Year

2018-01-01 Thread Joe
to everyone,and best wishes for a happy, healthy 2018 - looking forward to another year of watching our favorite television show. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Great job, Ken

2018-07-29 Thread Joe
Ken, I really enjoyed your August column, and all those photos on your website. Keep up the good work as Mayberry's unofficial Ambassador! Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Very Surprising Alumni Sighting

2018-08-19 Thread Joe
1 years earlier. I don't know if it was her hair and makeup, or that she appeared to be heavier - but if I didn't see her credited in IMDB I would never have guessed that the same actress played both parts. Quite a surprise. Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY __

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

2018-07-15 Thread Joe
uot;Gomer Pyle, USMC". In addition, I didn't know that Andy himself was an uncredited writer on the movie, and that longtime writer Everett Greenbaum was the guy who kept yelling "Atta boy, Luther!" throughout the movie. All in all, this was

Different writers - same plot

2018-04-08 Thread Joe
n the Rebound", which aired 5 years earlier, was striking - a young woman tried to trick Barney into marrying her, and her "father" was really her husband. Even though the writers were completely different, it's clear that they really liked the original

Barney Lives On!

2018-04-14 Thread Joe
*As the saying goes, "Life imitates art"..* https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/04/12/calif-teacher-resigns-after-unintentionally-firing-weapon-in-gun-safety-class/?utm_term=.a3a9582ae337 *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand

Denver/Briscoe

2018-09-27 Thread Joe
n't have to re-shoot the scene; or if no one noticed it. JOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Nice TAGS reference

2018-12-01 Thread Joe
about the 1:10 mark and the 4:40 mark) https://www.npr.org/2018/12/01/672239276/not-my-job-we-quiz-something-about-mary-director-peter-farrelly-on-dairy Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

[no subject]

2019-03-02 Thread Joe
field looked exactly the same in both the movie and TAGS. Not sure if he aged well when he appeared as Uncle Ollie - or if he looked older than he was in the movie. But he was good in both. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMU

Mayberry Personalized Plates

2019-03-04 Thread Joe
Good idea, Ken. Daphne - "Hey Doll" Each of the Darling boys - " " (blank, of course) Mr. Schwamp -"?" *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY * ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Over/under

2019-03-03 Thread Joe
To borrow a sports betting phrase, I wonder what the "over/under" would be for the total times in the Darling Family episodes when Andy says either "Now look, Mr. Darling." or "Now just a minute, Mr. Darling.". I'm guessing 15 Jo

Nice video clip

2019-02-26 Thread Joe
I just saw this for the first time - Andy and Don during a 1965 CBS Special with "Barney" trying to recite "The Gettysburg Address" from memory - really funny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwhowRGVg8 Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY <http://www.avg.com/ema

re: Mr. Schwamp/Schwump

2019-02-07 Thread Joe
in the crew, or related to someone in the cast and crew. I did send a message to the author of the article - haven't heard back yet. P.S. I haven't seen a post from "The Mayberry Guru" in quite awhile - hope Ken is well. Joe Suszczynski Grand

Alumni sighting

2019-02-18 Thread Joe
tly the same in both the movie and TAGS. Not sure if he aged well when he appeared as Uncle Ollie - or if he looked older than he was in the movie. But I enjoyed his performances in both. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMU

Happy Valentines Day from the latest "Visit Mayberry" newsletter.

2019-02-13 Thread Joe
rrow that I would say goodbye till it be morrow."Opie Taylor: "What's THAT mean?"Andy Taylor: "Well, that means I'd love to set and jaw with ya a while longer, but I got to be a-movin' on."— Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), The Andy Griffith Show, season 1: A Feud is

re: the oak tree, and Ken

2019-02-10 Thread Joe
Bob - I never noticed the tree at all. I need to go back to Observer Training school. Ken - glad all is well with you. Keep up the good work. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

re: Opie the Birdman

2019-02-10 Thread Joe
flies away. As far as poor Mama Bird - I have no idea - hopefully it was a stuffed bird. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Just wondering.....

2019-01-28 Thread Joe
and linked it to my e-mail address Anybody have a similar experience? Here's the link: https://metv.com/quiz/can-we-guess-your-age-based-on-your-andy-griffith-show-opinions Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

???

2019-01-25 Thread Joe
a/k/a Rafe Hollister singing "The Lonesome Road", in what I read was Jack's last live performance. "Otis Campbell" also makes an appearance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88N_LpKFc7o Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY https://www.y

"The Prisoner of Love"

2019-04-17 Thread Joe
aried career as both an actress and director. What really surprised me was learning that she became a skilled pilot after a near-death experience on a commercial flight, and was named Pilot of the Year in 1970. Susan unfortunately died much too early at the age of 58 in 1990. Joe Suszczynski G

Just wondering.....

2019-06-04 Thread Joe
y thoughts on this, or know the background - just curious. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Alumni Sighting

2019-05-04 Thread Joe
h like his TAGS character. You can't watch classic TV or movies for more than a couple hours without seeing at least one TAGS alumni! Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. w

"Local politics"

2019-04-27 Thread Joe
of pompous politicians who would change their positions whichever way the wind was blowing. I liked it when Andy turned out always to be right at the end, in his modest, homespun, commonsense way. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing li

Alumni Sighting - "The Blob"

2019-04-28 Thread Joe
comparing Mayberry to the town featured in the movie. Here's a link if anybody wants to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBEkDtcjOIM Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Betty Lynn interview

2019-05-05 Thread Joe
t 12 years - said it was like a real-life Mayberry. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-em

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 107

2019-07-04 Thread Joe
Got it - thanks, Allan - and good luck! Joe On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 7:09 PM wrote: > Send WBMUTBB mailing list submissions to > wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutb

This and That......

2019-07-10 Thread Joe
ide and Green Grass") both had their cover photos shot at none other that Myers Lake (a/k/a Upper Franklin Reservoir) - as Andy would say: "Well, whaddya know about that"! Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY P.S. Keep up the good work representing Mayberry, Ken

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 134

2019-07-29 Thread Joe
e real world. And sorry, Asa, but I don't think I've seen that episode of "My Three Sons" and don't recall that scene you mentioned. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Thank you, Allan.....

2019-09-11 Thread Joe
. And last, but not least - for spreading the great news about "The Mayberry Man" movie - really exciting! Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Congratulations, Ken.......

2019-09-14 Thread Joe
...on another great year representing Mayberry. Wow, over 15 events a month, which comes to about 4 a week - that's really something to be proud of - keep up the good work! P.S. Also, nice job on that wedding video - pretty funny. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY

"The Darlings Are Coming"

2019-09-12 Thread Joe
, as we all know, in the final filmed version, Charlene had Andy wrapped up in a big hug and doesn't let go even when Briscoe enters. So, I know this was pretty long, but I couldn't help it - it was just so interesting to read the script along with the actors and note the differences. Joe Suszc

This & that

2019-08-07 Thread Joe
ard, same accent, etc. If I saw photos of him from both shows, I don't think I could tell them apart. He was another example of great casting by the crew of TAGS. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 127

2019-07-31 Thread Joe
background, seated at a table in the restaurant on the right, is our Mr. Schwamp. I'm not sure of the name or year of this clip, but "Mr. Schwamp" looks about the same age as he did in TAGS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82VSFdaenvw Joe Suszczyn

Recent article on Mr. Schwamp

2019-07-19 Thread Joe
if this is true. http://www.jmarkpowell.com/the-mysterious-mr-schwa mp/ <http://www.jmarkpowell.com/the-mysterious-mr-schwamp/> P.S. good article, Ken - how true Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.co

another Mayberry reference

2019-12-17 Thread Joe
While watching the most recent episode of the CBS series "Blue Bloods" last Friday, I was pleasantly surprised to hear 2 references to Mayberry/TAGS during the show's weekly family dinner, proving again the staying power and influence of our favorite program. Joe Suszczynski Grand

Top 5 TAGS moments

2019-10-14 Thread Joe
o to catch the train, and they look at each other without saying much directly - that is some great acting too. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Mayberry Music, etc.

2019-12-01 Thread Joe
how, along with some of Andy's storytelling, and Andy singing the famous theme song. I bought the CD several years ago - really nice to listen to, as it brings back so many memories from various episodes of the show. I believe Weaver's Department Store still offers the CD online. Joe Suszczynski Grand

Another Malcolm Merriweather

2019-09-24 Thread Joe
ow popular and enduring TAGS remains. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Great observations

2019-12-20 Thread Joe
Thank you Sam, David and of course Ken for your great observations in yesterday's Digest. There's always something new or interesting about TAGS, or the characters/actors, even after all these years. Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing

"Blue Bloods" follow-up

2019-12-19 Thread Joe
- there is real crime", etc.. I just thought it was interesting that TAGS worked its way into the script of a current, popular show. No gussets busted! Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

To Ken and Janine

2020-02-28 Thread Joe
berry Theme Park - I volunteer to run the shooting gallery. maybe bend those sights just a hair and watch the fun! *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

"Mayberry Retirement Community".

2020-03-01 Thread Joe
Great idea, Ken! I would definitely like to see an old-fashioned, one screen movie theater - and a nice little traditional Italian restaurant with red & white checkered tablecloths. *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBM

Best Wishes, Ken.....

2020-02-17 Thread Joe
...and get well soon, to both of you! *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 21, Issue 21

2020-02-17 Thread Joe
oing with the actors improvising);and I still haven't seen that MeTV commercial combining TAGS and "The Waltons" - oh well. *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 12:06 PM wrote: > > > > ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Doris Packer episodes

2020-02-23 Thread Joe
Eric, I don't remember either episode right now - wonder if both of them had the same writers??? Too unusual of a line to be a coincidence. *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Better Late Than Never....

2020-01-16 Thread Joe
; 3. "Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain" 4. "Opie's Fortune" 5. "Opie's Job" Also - I finally have seen that Lincoln commercial with Matthew McConaughey and the TAGS theme song - makes me smile every time. *Joe Suszczynski* *Grand Island, NY* ___

Alumni sighting

2020-01-02 Thread Joe
an on IMDB and sadly, found out that he suffered a stroke shortly after filming the "Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee" episode, and passed away a few years later at the too young age of 64. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMU

Happy New Year!

2019-12-31 Thread Joe
Well, another year has come and gone, and I'm amazed again at the depth and breadth of TAGS information, knowledge, and trivia found in the WBMUTBB Digest. Happy New Year to all Digest contributors, readers, and TAGS fans everywhere. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY P.S. I watched the new

Thanks, Larry.....

2019-12-23 Thread Joe
.for that wonderful piece of writing. You sure know how to paint a word picture. Merry Christmas to you, and to all TAGS fans everywhere! Joe Suszczynski Grand island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

To Harriet - thanks!

2020-03-10 Thread Joe
Wow, what a great list of sayings and dialogue from TAGS - dozens of classic lines. Reading them was like taking a tour of all the best episodes in 10 minutes - thanks again. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Mayberry dialogue

2020-03-06 Thread Joe
After reading Harriet's post, it dawned on me that I almost never use any of those great phrases in my conversations (except for shouting "Taters!" at the Thanksgiving table)- I am going to make an effort to try to keep the Mayberry spirit alive by using them more often - great i

2 + 2=

2020-04-15 Thread Joe
big discovery, but interesting - at least to me. *Joe from G.I.* ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Thanks and Happy Easter

2020-04-12 Thread Joe
elated ideas, and to Elizabeth for the info on the Mayberry music book - looks like it worth reading. Hope everybody has a Happy Easter. I'm thinking it's too bad TAGS never had a real Easter episode - maybe with another sermon themed storyline, or Barney firing his pistol to start the Easter egg hunt,

To Ed.....

2020-03-26 Thread Joe
Thanks for the insight - where I come from, "up" and "down" refer strictly to geography and direction, not size - really interesting. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Upside down

2020-04-02 Thread Joe
things a little upside down - but it makes for great storylines and comedy! JOE from G.I. (formerly Joe Suszczynski, Grand Island, NY - a lot less to write) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Nice post, Ken

2020-05-03 Thread Joe
Ken - Haven't seen you post on the Bulletin Board in awhile - glad to hear you're alive and well in Eau Claire, and still giving us food for thought with your humorous insights. And thanks, Ben, for those "ideas" about Eleanora Poltise - good stuff!. Jo

Alumni Sighting

2020-04-26 Thread Joe
, in many popular TV series of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Joe from G. I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Colloquilism?

2020-05-05 Thread Joe
Or is it something that Andy or the writers came up with? Just curious. Joe from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

To - Deborah re: Aunt Bee

2020-05-11 Thread Joe
pretty sad. Joe from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Just wondrin'......

2020-03-24 Thread Joe
being "up in Raleigh", instead of "down in Raleigh", when Mayberry (a/k/a/ Mount Airy, NC) is actually north and west of Raleigh? Guess we'll never know the answer to either. jOE SUSZCZYNSKI Grand Island, NY P.S. Thelma - good point about the Fun Girls missing from "Retur

Thanks.....

2020-05-08 Thread Joe
..to Harriet and Elizabeth for teaching me about Southern dialect. I can now join Ernest T. with a diploma "for learning." Joe from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Another TCM Alumni Sighting

2020-10-15 Thread Joe
d familiar voice. It was none other than our Mayor Pike (a/k/a Dick Elliott), 20 years before appearing in TAGS. Another surprise alumni sighting (or at least hearing). JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Old looking 24 year old

2020-10-19 Thread Joe
Lindsey was 37 when the episode was shot - making Goober the oldest-lookin' 24 year old guy I believe I've ever seen. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

"Twilight Zone" - and a question

2020-08-14 Thread Joe
ue field in the area. Aerial pictures at the time (1966) don't seem to show any open area as big as the one where the game was played. I figured it must be a real ball field, not on the studio lot. But IMDB shows the only filming location as: Desilu Studios, Culver City, California. Just wond

Surprising alumni role

2020-09-30 Thread Joe
ranch, so he could get free labor. How's that for a storyline? Pretty surprised to see her in that role - especially back in the 50's when I don't think there were too many female judges. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Great points

2020-09-28 Thread Joe
n for some of the discrepancies is the fact that there were different writers and directors. who probably didn't concentrate on small details that others had written. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Howard Sprague on "It's Garry Shandling's Show"

2020-05-28 Thread Joe
, all the credits are reversed on the screen - but those don't take away from the enjoyment of this episode. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ncq7a P.S. To Thelma - I used to sign my posts to the Bulletin Board "Joe Suszczynski, Grand Island, NY" but awhile ago I just shortened it t

A surprise double-alumni sighting

2020-05-30 Thread Joe
laying a guy who had a small marina near the Falls. Ever though he was 7 or 8 years younger than he was in TAGS, he looked about the same. Always nice to find TAGS alumni everywhere. Joe from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Wake-up call

2020-05-26 Thread Joe
ins the Marines" episode where Sgt. Carter was talking to Opie in the hotel room featured the same music that played at the end of "Opie the Birdman" episode on TAGS. Kind of a father/son thing there - well done. Joe from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB ma

Good question, Welford....

2020-10-23 Thread Joe
the bleachers looked like the ones in the ball field episode. Also, you can hear highway traffic in the background, so I thought maybe it was the same location - ??? JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Another "Briscoe" sighting

2020-10-21 Thread Joe
haracter was similar to Bricoe Darling, although not quite as "rustic". JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

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