TAGS Alumni sightings

I recently watched the Clint Eastwood movie "Hang 'em High" (1968) and notice the following TAGS alumni on there, some in very small parts and others in practically starring roles. Here they are: Pat Hingle (Fred Gibson on TAGS) Arlene Golonka (Millie Hutchins on TAGS) Alan Hale, Jr. (big Jeff

car tags

This is in response to Steve Cooke's message about what other car tags could he use since he is giving up his JL 327 license plate to someone with a squad car. My suggestion is the tag DC 269. It was used on the squad car three times in three season 1 episodes. After these three episodes, the

Star Trek on Gomer Pyle

The other night I watched the "Gomer Pyle, USMC" episode where Friendly Freddy was running a computer dating service that duped both Sgt. Carter and Gomer. The interesting thing is when Freddy steps into the back room to supposedly feed the questionnaire into his "computer", he puts on a record

Aunt Bee sighting

I happened to watch some of the 1952 movie "Horizons West" and saw several TAGS alumni there. I was especially surprised to see Frances Bavier (Aunt Bee) play the mother of the star of the movie Robert Ryan. Other stars seen in the movie include: Julie Adams (nurse Mary) Rock Hudson (Aunt

Peggy McMillan

I happened to watch an episode of "Gunsmoke" last night and saw our very own Peggy McMillan (Joanna Moore) on it. The episode was titled "Honey Pot" (1965). She was beautiful as ever and worked in the saloon. She still had that nice Southern accent of hers just like on TAGS. I also saw Hank

another spider reference

Here is another spider reference I don't think anyone has mentioned. In the episode "Opie's Most Unforgettable Character" (I think) at the beginning Opie is at the courthouse as Andy is cleaning cell #2. Opie says something like, "If these bars could only talk." Andy responds, "Since Otis is

Rimshaw house

The Rimshaw house is actually Mrs. Wiley's house! They just made it look all spooky. Notice the yellow house that Arnold and Opie walk next to while playing baseball. That is the house across the street from both Andy's house and Mrs. Wiley's. Mr. Schwamp

Aunt Bee repeating names

Barney wasn't the only one to repeat names. Aunt Bee also did it. Can anyone tell me when Aunt Bee repeated someone else's name exactly 7 times in a row? Inquiring minds want to know Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Aunt Bee repeating names

No, it wasn't "The Fun Girls" episode where Aunt Bee repeats another character's name 7 times in a row. Any other guesses? Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

TAGS on The Twilight Zone

I happened to watch an episode of "The Twilight Zone" the other night and saw 8 TAGS alumni on that one episode. The episode was called "I Dream of Genie" (season 4/episode 12) from 1963. It starred our very own Howard Morris (Ernest T. Bass) as George P. Hanley, a very mild mannered bookkeeper

Aunt Bee repeating names solution

Since no one guessed the one instance where Aunt Bee is seen saying another character's name exactly 7 times in a row, I thought I would tell you when it was. In "A Baby in the House" color episode Aunt Bee grabs the baby Evie Joy and comes running down the stairs and shouts "Andy" seven times

Re: "The Ball Game" question

I gladly accept Joe's nomination for "Trained Noticer of the Month." ;-) As for his question about where "The Ball Game" was filmed, I asked George Lindsey (Goober) himself that very question back in 2006. He told me the ball field was filmed in the San Fernando Valley north of Beverly Hills.

Mr. Schwamp on Perry Mason

I think this has come up before, but I was thrilled to see our beloved Mr. Schwamp on an episode of "Perry Mason" this past Friday night. It was titled "The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito" from season 7 episode 3 filmed in 1963. Mr. Schwamp is clearly seen leaning against a piano in the back of

Wary Willie on Perry Mason

I saw Wary Willie the hobo who befriended Opie and his merry men in the woods on Perry Mason last night. I don't remember the episode name, but Wary was all dressed up in a suit. I guess that was before his leg went game and couldn't work anymore. Mr. Schwamp

Joe's questions

Here's my theory in answering Joe's questions about where "Opie Steps Up in Class" and "Andy's Trip to Raleigh" were filmed. They definitely were not filmed on the 40 acres lot. They scouted out locations around Los Angeles and used an existing house for the exterior scene for the Hollander's

"Mayberry Man" movie like TAGS

In response to Holland's post yesterday about the "Mayberry Man" movie being similar to the "Man in a Hurry" episode on TAGS, yes, I see the similarities, but I think it is even more similar to "Bailey's Bad Boy" episode on TAGS. In that episode bad boy Ron Bailey is a cocky kid who broke the

Clara Edwards on Petticoat Junction

I just saw Clara Edwards (Hope Summers) on season 3 episode 12 of "Petticoat Junction." She almost married Uncle Joe Carson ("Goldbrick" Henry Wheeler on TAGS). Now that would have been an interesting couple! Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Barney in WW2

Barney could have graduated from high school in May 1945, immediately volunteered and served until the war ended in Sept. 1945. Similar for Andy since he said he served in France during the war. As Clara once said, "It's possible." Mr. Schwamp > "Tonight the episode:? "Class Reunion of

Re: Photo Identification

Wow! Great find, Jeff! I have never seen that photo of Andy and Barney in front of that newspaper stand. I can't recall ever seeing it in any episode. I'm eager to hear if anyone else knows. The link you provided was also very interesting. I learned some new things about the show. In

photo identification

I watched the entire uncut episode "The Arrest of the Fun Girls" and that photo of Andy and Barney in front of the newsstand with the racing forms was not there. It's not on "Mayberry Goes Hollywood" either. The search continues. Mr. Schwamp ___

photo

Yes, I saw where the newsstand is about 4:59 in "The Arrest of the Fun Girls" episode. I was looking for the actual scene where Andy and Barney were standing in front of it. That's why I missed it earlier. Like Margaret said, it must have been a publicity shot or perhaps the script changed to

Happy Birthday Andy!

Happy 96th birthday to Andy Griffith this June 1! Thanks for leaving us the best television show ever created. Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Andy 1926-2012

It's hard to believe that 10 years ago today (July 3, 2012) our beloved Andy Griffith passed away at the age of 86. RIP Andy. Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Emma Brand sighting

I was excited to see our very own Emma Brand (Cheerio Meredith) on season 1 episode 4 of "Petticoat Junction". TAGS J. Howard Jackson (Roy Roberts) asked her for (wouldn't you know it) a dime so he could make a phone call. She found a dime to give him. I'll bet that was the very dime she was

Aunt Bee's plane

I'm glad we're discussing Aunt Bee's plane that she soloed in. I and a few other hardcore TAGS fans had the ultra-rare privilege of getting to see and sit in this very plane N5955B back in 2019 on our trip to California. According to the owner who had owned it since the 1970s, we were the first

Aunt Bee and Rock Hudson

I happened to watch some of the old Western movie "Horizons West" (1960) last night. Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) played the mother of a young Rock Hudson! This is interesting because in the TAGS episode "Mayberry Goes Hollywood" Andy asks Aunt Bee if Rock Hudson was her favorite actor. Of course