Harriet . . . . Loved your article about inconsistencies! Very clever writing. As I've said before and again, people creating our wonderful Mayberry in the 1960s never could have imagined that way down the road, in a whole 'nother century, we'd be watching and rewatching and analyzing bit by bit every detail in slow motion, rewind, zoom, and frame-by-frame stop action. I'll betcha all those fascinating inconsistencies of the show weren't even noticed on Grandma's snowy blue-and-white picture tube, especially as they were spread over weeks, months, and years. Some things change and some don't. Some of us are holding on for dear life, trying to preserve some of the values and ideals of Mayberry life. If you look very closely, you'll notice that not everything was perfect even in Mayberry, nor in my small hometown of Mound City (as close to Mayberry as you can get), but the wondrous elements we remember are the things that helped shape us into the solid, responsible citizens we are today. Aren't we glad that we actually lived some Mayberry moments first-hand, and aren't we glad that we can relive the good parts whenever we choose through the miracle of television and DVD technology?
Thank you to all of our Mayberry citizens who have written such profound, touching, memorable tributes to Earle Hagen. Being a career musician myself, I am deeply appreciative of Mr. Hagen's work and ability to capture the mood and essence of each show and each setting for which he composed. His TAGS theme song has already become a classic, and Earle's music for the show's characters and actions set the stage for proper emotions, identity, and state of mind. Earle Hagen is but another in a long list of creative geniuses that all came together just at the right moment in entertainment history to make The Andy Griffith Show something very unique, special, and lasting. For many of us, it is Mayberry -- past, present, and forever -- our hometown. And now, from a musician who can't whistle worth beans, I wish lots of luck to you and yours! Larry in CO _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
