Joanna Moore

27;s read "Andy 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&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http:/

Ken's column

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/

Opie

Just out of curiosity, what is the name OPIE short for?? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Harvey Bullock

will certainly be missed but his episodes will live on. Thank you Harvey ! Joe Haskins ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Jim Nabors

One of my very favorite episodes is when Gomer sings Santa Lucia.This is one of the least shown re- run.Wonder why? Joe Joe Haskins Coldwell Banker Advantage "I want to change the way you look at real estate" ___ WBMUTBB mailing li

Alan Melvin

Does anyone know how Alan Melvin is doing and where he lives. He was a great character actor on the show and so many more shows. It would be great to see him at Mayberry Days if he is able. Joe Haskins Joe Haskins May God Bless you this Day

10 great things about being at Mayberry in the Midwest

1). The atmosphere of a small town built around a Courthouse with people flocking around Mayberry familiar faces because it just feels like you are there in Mayberry 2). Seeing the joy on people’s faces as they pose for pictures with the Tribute Actors shake thier hands and get autographs. 3. See

Janet’s post.

Janet. Did you file in under D for Digest. Or P for post.? Maybe it got caught under Wbmntbb. do you like Mozerella? Me I love it The Untrained Voice Just one point behind you in MiM trivia contest ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://

Masked Singer

. I don’t get over to the Digest much. have a Mayberry Day all. Joe Grittton ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Great cameo of Andy in Brad Paisley Video

https://www.wideopencountry.com/brad-paisley-waitin-on-a-woman/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=agora&utm_term=rnews&utm_campaign=rnews This is priceless. I kept thinking of Andy describing to Opie what life would be like with a grown woman. (Thelma Lou) as a girlfriend. Enjoy __

Loaded Goat

We had our 62 patrol car at a car show last Saturday. I local guy has a tame goat that follows him around. We loaded him in the car for a picture. It reminds me of the "Loaded Goat" episode. Joe ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@w

Trivia question

Even though Aunt Bee is spelled B e e. There are three episodes I've found where it is indicated that her full name is actually Beatrice. I'll start with the first one I found which is "Floyd the gay deceiver" when she is dressed as the maid they refer to her as Beatrice. There are two more epis

Andy and Barney in the city (Where?)

A couple of things with regard to the Oregon discussion from earlier. 1. In the episode Barney and the choir same season but earlier episode, Andy refers to the wanted flyers from Raleigh. This establishes that their location is North Carolina prior to the City episode. 2. In the Big city epis

Names to add to the list

>>>Barney once called Helen a "dame" which upset Andy. However Andy once >>>referred to her as a "third party" which (although not dirty) upset both Helen and Thelma Lou. Kim - TX<< Thanks Kim, those are good!. I'll add them to the list of shame..also I guess we would have to Add "Child", beca

Names--thanks for help

Hey thanks everyone for pitching in on the name calling topic. We did well as a group and we will probably come up with a few more in the next few days. It all started with "snoop Snoop bulb-snatcher" when I wrote a quick post about 100 Watt light bulbs going away. If you get really mad at

I'll tell you who won!--someone who uses another name called

Since we're winding down from Name Calling-gotta mention the group of names that Barney called himself Rifle Fife, Fast Gun Fife, and of course "the Scamp" (who used to climb in the rich guys Apple trees) I think I read that my fellow Hoosier (or at least Midwesterner) Mike "the Scamp" H

remembering George Ives

>>>This is one alumni I've never spotted before. George Ives showed up on >>>Bewitched as a psychiatrist. We know him better as Mr. Harvey, the producer >>>who wanted to do the TV show in Mayberry in TV or Not TV. Everybody >>>remembers Gavin McLeod was the director and Pat Stuart was Miss B

Another look at Opie and the Bully

(remember Sheldon and the Milk money??) ..The scene is one of the most iconic shots of the entire series. A father and his son perched a hillside sharing time together enjoying their favorite pastime, fishing. With thick woods behind them, and a shimmering lake in front of them..they are all

Rance Howard great in another Ron Howard Film

This weekend I watched the Ron Howard Film Angels and Demons. This film was the Sequel to the Davinci Code.. both based on controversial Dan Brown Novels. This film, like many of Ron Howard's..was not Mayberry..but it was very well done in the genre. I was pleasantly surprised to see his fat

my two 60's favorites connected by at least one voice

Andy Griffith and Johnny Quest While I was a young boy in the 60's , I liked The Andy Griffith SHOW (TAGS), but my most fond TV viewing memories were waking up on Saturday morning and watching Johnny Quest. In securing the Johnny Quest DVD series, I've been listening for cross-over voices, and

More on JQ and TAGS

Hey thanks Paul Mulik for your comments and list of these who appeared on Johnny Quest who were also TAGS alums. There is another one, I believe, and I can't believe he was not credited. There is an episode on Disc 3 of the set when the Quest clan lands on a Freighter after leaving Singapore.

20 Years

What's amazing to me about the Digest going for 20 years..is that you, Allan, continue to overcome technical problems like the one apparently just solved, and continue to persevere. It's one thing to have given birth to it, and moderate (as you had to do manually for a number of years) but quit

Naked facts

1) Barney said Otis was standing Naked before them-to which It is said "I was not" 2) Aunt Bee called Opie a Naked Savage when he was shirtless 2) I 'm guessing--- didn't Barney once refer to "the naked city"?? or did Goober ask Helen about his vision with the naked eye?? D

Another Kind of Chicken Thief

My family was at a Wal-mart Superstore this past weekend. When ready to check out, I found the shortest line, or so it seemed. As per Murphy's law there was an issue with one guy checking out., There was just one other person, and she just had a hot pad (when she could have bought from Bert M

Mayberry Keepsake

That is a great question..what Would I keep?? So many choices The Candlestick Phone, the Jail Keys, the Gavel, Barney's actual bullet--those would all be in my top Five But I would have to say Eagle Eye Annie. I could display her Proudly..take her out for a little fishin..or trade her for tha

Do I need a ticket book in my hat?

Do I need a ticket book in my hat? (to keep notes of things I think about writing into the Digest) Throughout my week, I encounter different things in life or in some media that reminds me of our favorite show, and of this Digest. Then, the next time I sit down at my computer..I suffer CRS-

Salve--not a bad price

http://www.amazon.com/Dobbs-Rescue-Squad-Natural-Dr/dp/B00570EQ08 I was shopping with my Darling person yesterday and ran across something that looked like Miracle Salve. It was Dr Dobbs Rescue Squad salve. They wanted $6.50 for three fourths of an ounce!! (I think this link sells it for $5

Calendar oops

>>>If you're like me you miss our annual Mayberry calendars. Well if you happen >>>to have a 2005 calendar you can put a sticky note over the "05" with a "12" >>>on it. Same days of the year with January 1st on Sunday. Enjoy! Carolina >>>Tom<<< Others will probably point this out Carolina Tom

iMayberry Community

Thanks for the coaching Allan on the iMayberryCommunity I joined up that there Community, but I'm just like a wallflower at Mrs. Wiley's Social mixer. I don't know how to get involved. I'm kind of social media impaired. Like Ernest T, I'm waiting for the rhythm to saunter into the middle of

Before his time again

We see a lot of press today regarding texting and driving at the same time. Do you know what Barney first grabbed Malcolm Meriweather for? For "Bicycling and map reading" at the same time. Of course he collided with a truck and caused all kinds of chaos..but it was an early form of distracted

Martha And Mr. Schwamp

Well, I'm glad you guys solved the Martha riddle. I remember seeing George Washington a few times in Mayberry on Calendars, and pictures, dollar bills and such. Then, of course, we see Martha just once--embodied in her Lavaliere (sp) in the state mobile museum. So I think George and Martha Wa

Mannequin theory

>>In the season six episode "Malcolm at the Crossroads" I am almost positive there is a male mannequin being used as a Mayberry citizen. Ken Anderson<< I have always wondered about that too. Ken. They had plenty of extras. Have never come up with a logical reason for that. Jimmy Dean down in A

TAGS flashback

This week, in the Super Bowl City of Indianapolis, they had throngs of people a couple of nights for outdoor concerts on the city streets dubbed Super Bowl Village. As the crowd swelled to over 100,000 it got elbow to elbow. A TV station interviewed and young man, from the other side of a cha

Valentine King and Queen

Bobby Gribble and Emma Larch Tila Lee and her man..The story Andy told to the Lady Prisoner about how they saw each other for years before the awkward move of Saying "Talia Lee ..after all this time we've been sitting together..Don't you smell a rat?" The Untrained Voice _

Tom Jacobs

Well, first of all, if we're going to talk about Tom Jacobs, let's make sure everyone knows who he is. http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Tom_Jacobs Here he is on our Mayberry Gossip Club/Historical Society web site. There is also a list of all the episodes (that I/we could list)

Fewest--depends on which way you count

The question seems like a simple one, but the criteria needs to be clear. When talking about Episodes with the fewest characters..do you or do you not count background actors/speaking characters.?? I tend to count only main characters and guest stars who speak. If that is the case, then Hot Ro

Floyd Newsome/Lawson is my candidate for Mayor

>>>I've FINALLY gotten it done. ALL the messages to the digest are online going back to 1999. From now back to 2004 they are individual e-mails and from 2003 back to 1999 you can see the "digest" versions of the messages. WBMUTBB Digest Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb

Books

I have a couple of books about TAGS but was wanting to get more. What are some of the best ones to get in everyone's opinion. Thanks for your time. Just wanting to grow the collection a little.<<< Steve, Why don't you tell us what you are looking for. I have 6 or 7 books and they all have

Pilot--how I got it

>>>Been a long time since I posted on here, but I couldn't take it anymore!! I sure enjoy reading the posts everyday. I was wondering if anyone out there has solved the problem of getting a copy of the pilot for TAGS and the Return To Mayberry Movie, since those of us who bought the seasons as soon

Hello Doll and Valentine Couples

Every time I've been in a Target Store the past few weeks. I am reminded of Jean Carson aka Fun Girl, Daphne. (and prison escapee). They have Hearts hanging from the ceiling that look like the little Candy Hearts with words on them. The have things on them like "Hello Baby", "Be My Valentine", "H

The Widow Saunders Case

I must correct what the Untrained Voice posted yesterday accusing my friend Fred Henry of sitting on slip covers with the Widow Saunders. Although Fred Henry likes to gossip a lot with Floyd in the barbershop to the point where Floyd can't move his jaw muscles and his scissors at the same time

Just joking

Bernard P Fife Attorney at Law, Representing the Untrained Voice Be careful Mr. Fife. Practicing law without a license is a felony - very seriousBrad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham "My card, in case you ever need my services"<< Well uh you know, I was just uh, you know, trying

Great Stuff on Digest

I loved: the Sweeny Floyd Video The string about Thelma Lou's house The Dennis Beal Video. Its great to be a part of this club in 2008 Thanks for these and other great posts The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http

Pickups and Splashes from Floor and Pool

I just noticed that there were some topics that I missed, by not getting 3 Digests..so now that the Archives are working (thanks Allan) I just went back to read up...sorry if these have been addressed already. >>>I was watching the episode, "Helen's Past" the other night, and I noticed that when t

Andy shot at

>>I only remember Andy being shot at 3 times: By Ben Sewell in Alcohol and Old Lace; by Luke Reiner in The Inspector; by Rafe Hollister is The County Nurse. And what's even more interesting is that all 3 of these characters were played by Jack Prince. Dan<<< That's a good study Dan I believe A

Gossipin Men all over again?

>>Whoever put "Andy shot at" in their subject line scared me! I thought it meant recently so I hurriedly scrolled down to make sure our beloved sheriff was doing okay. Let's refrain from using traumatic words like that, okay?! Aunt Bee of Orlando Well Aunt Bee, I have to say you're somewhat

déjà vu in Mayberry

Have you ever been watching our favorite show, and thought that you had seen the episode before, but something was a little different.That guy with the PPD (Doctor of Physic Phenomena) will call this déjà vu. Barney would call it DEE-Jay Voo. Like When you watch the Episode with Newton Mo

Scene it again?

>>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 h

Dejavuvu

I've posted recently about scenes from different shows that are nearly identical. One of those I cited was Barney talking about going home , taking a nap, going over the Thelma Lou's (or some variation) that he repeats it a few times. That one, I just discovered, appears at least three times. M

Answers, and still some other there

>>>Otis was not drunk (or a prisoner) when he showed up to take his driver's test with Barney. He also was not drunk (or a prisoner) when his brother Ralph got to Town. He was wearing a uniform!!! I bet there are more if you put your bucket on!!! Brad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham "My card, in

Who's coming to dinner

>>>I don't think the Governor was invited for a meal at Andy's house. Nor was Thomas A. Moody, the guest of honor who ended being named Davis. Tracy Crawford the accused bank robber did not get the dinner ticket, and I don't think Mr. Dave the hobo was invited to dinner - only hedge trimming. Then

Opie Crying and other splashes

A few days ago we were talking about the few times that Opie cried. In the early color episode where he battled the other boy for the job delivering groceries at Mr. Doaks's store...he nearly cried when Andy thought he had gotten fired for wanting to play baseball. He puckered up, but I don't

Last Call Trivia Questions

> A couple of trivia Questions > OK, last reminder for these trivia questions. Some of you have done very well. Lets recap and make one final push > 1) When did Otis appear in an episode on the show that he wasn't > either A) in Jail or B) Drunk?? > Now, one answer has come in, the Mr.

Answers wrong and right

(Episode where Otis not in jail and not drunk) >>>Was it the episode where the women kind of go on strike and Mrs. Campbell wouldn't iron Otis' clothes, causing him to burn his shirt? Kim - Wylie<<< No Kim, Its not "Ellie for Council" Otis was in Jail in that one. -

We have a winner!!!

>I think that there may be two other possibilities to the question of Otis appearing in an episode and not being in jail or drunk. I mentioned the Mr. Goss episode and now I am wandering about the episode of "Goodbye Sheriff Taylor". I can't really remember Otis being drunk or in jail on th

Is this guy related to the Walkers?

Right here in my home town of Westfield Indiana, there is a Pharmacist very similar to Ellie Walker and her uncle. Please enjoy reading about him. Maybe you have a local merchant such at Mr. Weiss in your home town. This town is a little bit Mayberry, a little bit Mt Pilot. I like the Mayberry

Closing out on who came to Dinner

Thanks everyone for the answers on who didn't get invited to Dinner at the Taylor home!! The last one I thought of, was Roger Courtney, the Esquire Club guy. Maybe if he had a dinner Mayberry style he would have understood Barney a little better. Barney may not be Esquire material--but Esquire g

FW: Is is true??? Am I really back!!

Subject: Is is true??? Am I really back!! I've been on Digest Withdrawal for about a month. Let me tell you, it's worse that the Versitis. I just got a message and it appears that Prince of A Man, that Web site Administrator, Bulletin Board Administrator, all around Cool guy to beat All Adm

FW: Is is true??? Am I really back!!

Subject: Is is true??? Am I really back!! I've been on Digest Withdrawal for about a month. Let me tell you, it's worse that the Versitis. I just got a message and it appears that Prince of A Man, that Web site Administrator, Bulletin Board Administrator, all around Cool guy to beat All Adm

FW: Closing out on who came to Dinner

This was an old old topic about the time of the breakage. Remember we were talking about the few people who passed through Mayberry for any length of time, and did not get invited to a meal at the Taylors. > __ > From: GRITTON, JOE A (

FW: Another Hiccup--but glad (hope ) all is well

na" The great thrill was seeing him so healthy since he missed last year. I hope some of you saw him on national TV. > ______ > From: GRITTON, JOE A (ATTOPS) > Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:50 PM > To: 'wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com&

Andy's and Barney's Love History Part 1

> Long time readers know that occasionally I like to put together lists > concerning our favorite show. From lists of money amounts to a list > of Mr. Schwamp's appearances, I've made lots of lists.. If I wrote a > book it might be Book of Andy Griffith show lists..but I digress. > I've often t

Andy and Barney's Love Life--part 2

Barney's Girl's Season One Season One-. Miss Rosemary -is Barney's first Girlfriend that we see. Though they are both bashful, he walk's her to church and notices her various color of shirt-wastes. Hilda-Mae is Barney's next girl, a blonde more his age. She lasts two episodes, (Ellie for Council

FW: Andy and Barney's Girls continued....Season 2

Gonna try this again, got one of those awful "bounce" messages > __ > From: GRITTON, JOE A (ATTOPS) > Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 6:23 AM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: Andy and Barney's G

Andy And Barney's girls, Season Three

Season Three-was perhaps Andy's busiest in the "romance" department. First there is Peggy McMillan. Opie become jealous of all the time Andy spends with her. They skips rocks, do fun things, but he worries about her being rich. Floyd assumes a new name on the mailbox when she comes over to co

Andy and Barney's Girls---season 4

Season 4 Andy and Helen--The Rumors start Helen appears in five episodes as a semi-regular and Andy's steady. Near the end of the season, plans are underway for a marriage, but its Barney first false rumor with Andy and Helen. Andy also has a brief encounter with the "Prisoner of Love". Charle

Andy and Barney's Girlfriends Season Six

Season Five-Andy almost blows it a few times Andy and Helen remain an item as she appears in at least 11 episodes! When Barney gives Andy and Helen a gift of a day, and Goober messes up a phone message, another rumored marriage must be debunked. When Barney misinterprets one of Opie's, three wis

Answers

Edgar Coleman's name comes up in "the Lucky Letter" season 5. he is never seen Parnell Rigby's, I believe, has an address in Bannertown that is read from the newspaper, in the episode that Opie finds a man's purse with 50 dollars. The Untrained Voice __

Andy and Barney's Girls S-6

Sorry for the break in the flow of my little summary of Andy and Barney's Girls. (Don't know if anyone is reading these , or noticed) We had something sad happen in our family, and I'll have more to say about that in another post ..but I'm picking up her with Season 6. For Andy-- It's all Helen

Andy's Girls (and Barney's) Season 7

Andy and Helen Season 7 The relationship goes on with few mistakes Helen continues the good chemistry with Andy , appearing 15 times. She does get jealous again when Andy's old girlfriend Alice Harper returns to Mayberry. Andy also has a brief fling with Mavis Neff when Helen is busy as an Aut

Don Rickles comment

I picked up a Don Rickles biography at a bookstore last night. I just flipped through to see if he made and reference to our favorite show. He mentioned other shows that he was on all in one or two sentences, but he had a neat comment about his role as Newton Monroe. "I was trying to film this

A challenge

As mr.schwamps No. One fan for 35 years ... [EMAIL PROTECTED]<<< Now there Mr. Kssl, I believe I, among others, would have to challenge you on that there number one Schwamp fan thing. Who eats all the peaches around here anyway I mean who do you think spent hours and hours identifyi

Just having fun

Hey for those of you who don't know my sense of humor, I wanted to make sure you all knew that my Note to Mr. Kessell yesterday about the number one Scwamp fan, was all in fun. He and I have written off-line and I look forward to chatting with him more. I assured him that there were no hurt feel

Tom's comment about character actor

>>>One more memorable character was. Ruth McDevitt formerly of Mrs. Peepers fame in her role as Edith. Pendleton. In several later shows Helens Past and espesially Emmetts Anniversary. Was she funny as a fuddy duddy old snoop and in Emmett's Anniversary. Look at her facial expressions trying to co

Reflections on travel to DC

I'm still getting caught up on Email's after spending a week in our Nation's capitol, Washington DC. Here are some of the references to our favorite show, that us diehard fans look for anywhere we go. I spent day's enjoying the "Smith Brothers institution". Those museums are full of interesting

Nice Dress Nellie and Mr. Scwamp sightings

Thanks for the Nice Dress Nellie and Mr. Scwamp sightings recently posted. I will get those added to their webpage. You know Allan helped me put those out there a good bit of time ago, an I wondered if anybody really looked at them, and getting messages like these sightings is so rewarding. Tha

Hope Summers and serious stuff

>>>Ps Hope Summers by the way told me in 1972 that Andy Griffith was the nicest most giving performer she ever worked with.She marveled at how he single handedly was in full charge of the 8 year long series.And how he had a say in every facet and how he thought of others before himself giving cred

that's Bob McQuain

28 Andy Forecloses Bill 89 89 Andy's English ValetFletch Roberts 55 55 Aunt Bee the Warden Ike Gordon 42 42 The Clubmen Jim Baker 45 45 The Farmer Takes a Wife Joe Waters 51 51 A Medal for Opie

Quiet weekend..some responses

Looking at the Archives it looks like folks haven't had much to say this weekend. I wonder if the Sister's have the line tied up again talking about feet falling asleep. I just got a chance to look at Cheri's Pictures of her Mayberry Night. Very Cool. Wish I could have been there. I think "Mayb

: All's Clear I think Bob

>>Also, will someone e-mail me when y'all are done talking about TV Land? I need a rest from this. -Bob<<< Well this quiet weekend did one good thing. It stopped (hopefully) the TVLand Discussion. SO Hey Bob..you can read again now!!! And I have to agree with you..some time we do go on (lik

Don't forget Oliver

In this middle name discussion, I have not seen mention of Barney's other middle name "Oliver". The episode escapes me at the moment, but it will come to me. So he had 3 middle names, and Opie had none...but he had an extra last name. "What's your name?" (50-yar dash sign -up) "Opie Taylor Paw

Inconsistencies and such as that

>>>There were no inconsistencies on the show. This is a situation comedy, in which the players can play different parts under different names if the show is writ that way. Like, Howard was not always Howard. Ernest T was not always Ernest T. Mrs. Mendlebright was also Big Maude, as those situ

Mayberry Interiors

Ken, I agree, this is a great Topic There were a few events that were held in Mayberry Buildings, that I'm not sure we know what they were. Perhaps you could generally assume Town Hall-but they were all somewhat different. The Debate-between Howard and Aunt Bee The event that Barney brought for

Listen carefully to Tom--he's got a wealth of unique information

You may see in today's Digest a Message from Tom Kssl ( Kessell I think) I befriended Tom almost by accident a few weeks back and I'd like to help this group understand and know Tom a little better. In this medium, he is hard to read sometimes-figuratively and literally. Up until this week, he se

Ask the Historian

Ask the Historian--Tom Thanks for the tale about Allan Hale. It's interesting you said that he liked to be known for more than just Skipper. We have heard that from some of the stars of our favorite show as well. That , in fact, if I remember right is why some of them did not like to attend the

Ask the Historian--and investments

Tom, Thanks for the delightful stories about Allen Hale and others. That was a very nice glimpse into what they were like, and what great encounters you had. I think you also put a nice touch on the stories about Francis Bavier. I'm sure a lot of France/Aunt Bee fans will appreciate that. You

Gold Shipment

>>>I have heard a rumor that the G-Men are sending a gold shipment through Mayberry on their way to Washington. A gold shipment worth $700 billion. They are sneaking it through the sleepy little village of Mayberry in hopes it can reach Washington by the time the Federal Bailout comes to a fina

Tom Jacob's, His picture and more

t) Now Mr. Schamp is my Fave, Tom Jacobs is Second, my third favorite Mystery Man...was just mentioned by my new friend Tom Kessel. It's Joe Hamilton!! So Tom , we agree on something else. Joe Hamilton had some great lines, so he was a credited actor..which put him in a different category tha

Vastly different roles

I had never realized that Big Maude and Mrs. Poultice were the same actress until someone mentioned it on the digest quite some time ago. This point brings up an interesting question to ponder.. (with or without bucket) What character actor played roles that were the most different?

FW: TOM Kssl's long lost message of treasures

Sorry if this is a repeat. Breaking Tom Message in two to see if it will go through _ I want to thank Joe for forwarding this belated message that I sent in several days ago. Tom Kssl (just some automated editing folks or Tom's hard work JG) I

Tom Kessel's message--continued

PS: I'm ready, be it one of you or all of you who may type in tomorrow "Hey Tom where have you been? WE know all about Joe Hamilton and we too heard about ..being in Casablanca..Wake up and smell the coffee Tom..Read our past messages posted or read this book or that book, W

Here is--the message from Joe Hamilton relative--February 2006

visible Mayberry loafer in many early TAGS episodes (³Get a horse, Barney!²). As I tried to explain this to him, an insistent event handler was hurrying us fans through the receiving line, but Don simply ignored him, taking the time to assure me that he well remembered Uncle Joe and even asking me

Pickups and Splashes from Floor and Pool

>>>do any of the old timers out there know who played the extra who showed up in a lot of TAGS episodes and had no speaking parts-He was an older gentleman with moustache and prominent nose and looked almost of Lebanese or mediteranean extraction.<<< Boy, I answer this with that link to the pictur

TOM Kssl's long lost message of treasures

I want to thank Joe for forwarding this belated message that I sent in several days ago. Tom Kssl (just some automated editing folks or Tom's hard work JG) I went on the internet today after reading today's messages posted and I find it interesting that Jonny Coons was born in Leban

sorry for the repeats

I see that Goober must have greased the Digest carburetor. Tom's message of a few days back got stuck when he sent it. When I sent it, it got stuck again, so I spilt it in two parts and in made it through. Then tonight's issue 273 both versions of the long message come sliding right out. But not

Just some thoughts for everyone who writes in

I was Emailing this week with another veteran and decided I would jot down some thoughts, that may help folks who are new, and haven't posted to the Digest much. These are not rules, (only Allan makes the rules, and we all know the two rules) just realities that I've learned from years of sending

Submitted for Tom Kessel

ennis the Menace told me the saddest day for him was February 1962 the day the set closed down ensued with the passing of the great Joe Kearns the first Mr.Wilson. Ironic the readers knew thru the press releases of his death of a stroke before young Jay North was told. They weren't sure ho

Take time to Stop and Sing Along

>>I WAS WONDERING WHAT SONGS HAD BEEN SUNG, OR MENTIONED MOST OFTEN ON TAGS.<<< "COL HARVEY" JEFF Jeff, I am going to take another angle on your topic, which is a good one. My favorite songs from TAGS are those songs in which someone was moved by the spirit of Mayberry to "Stop and sing along.

Tom's message part one

On behalf of Tom Kessel: Not a blessed thing. And I, the biggest culprit of all, have answered my own question. The big mystery alongside who played Mr. Schwampleast as a possible name attached to the actor. Casablanca 1942 a film classic, probably having more characters and supporting actors in on

Tom's message part 2

roles, roles they assume fans like us never remembered. It warms their hearts. I asked him in passing of one of his best lines anywhere from Man in a Hurray, when he said (Forgive me folks I can't remember every line unfortunately exactly, but you'll know it). Ken and Joe you two among other

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