wbmutbb-digest Wednesday, December 8 1999 Volume 01 : Number 034
Topics in this issue:
A Little Bit of Otis
filling station
Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #33
Re: hateful comment
RE: wbmutbb-digest V1 #33
Emma Brand
Thanks Joe!
Marathon
An Unforgettable Christmas--Lost Episode Scene 3 &4
Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #32
NEWS FROM TAGSRWC HEADQUARTERS
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 08:30:23 -0500
From: "Dan Goodwin/Jobscope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: A Little Bit of Otis
For those of you who enjoy Otis sitting on his cow explaining what a good
deal he got, you'll appreciate this little Otisism. My wife and I were in
a local gift shop and I was wandering around in the stuffed animals looking
for something for my yet-to-be-born first grandbaby when I came across this
really neat duck. Really soft, just perfect. But it wasn't priced.
Because it was such a nice piece, I figured it was in the $20 range, a
little above my budget, but the fellow I asked said it was only $10. So I
picked it up, walked over to my wife and said "I got this entire duck for
$10."
dan
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 09:33:35 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: filling station
In a message dated 12/6/99 6:21:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Another possibility is that the photo was taken BEFORE the filling station
was built. >>
That is a correct assumption. Having spoken with the person that owns the
original out in California, I believe the picture was taken in the early
50's. Although it could be obscured by another building, it probably wasn't
built at that time.
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 11:43:21 -0800
From: Brian Varney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #33
>
> Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:01:29 EST
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: (no subject)
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> What was the name of the guy that bought Otis's car in the episode "Hot Rod
> Otis"?Dave.....................why do you want to go to the duckpin for, you
> can't see the ducks
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I believe the name was Charlie Varney, ironically the name of an old
relative of mine that passed away a few years ago. I have a few Varney
relatives that live in Mt. Airy, but moved there long after the series.
Brian Varney
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 14:32:21 -0700
From: Whitefish PIlot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: hateful comment
I am seriously disappointed by the comment in the letter from the
"Christian father of three boys."
Today's television has a great deal of quality, from Frasier to Biography
to much-improved sports and news coverage.
The comment about "sex, murder and queers" was unnecessary for this
supposedly positive group discussing Andy and the gang.
The continual right-wing bent to this message is disturbing. People with
open minds and open hearts - as true Christians are supposed to have, I was
taught - don't disparage and spread hate.
Tom Lawrence
Whitefish Montana
(NOTE FROM ALLAN: I have to agree that the comment shouldn't have gotten
through and I'll take the blame for that. I should have caught it. Sorry
folks.)
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 99 11:18:00 -0800
From: "Lori Kirkman"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: wbmutbb-digest V1 #33
The name of the guy who bought Otis' car was Charlie Varney.
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 18:10:31 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Emma Brand
What kind of pills did Emma take, and how much did Fred sell them for?"That
Lady druggist won't sell them to me, she said I had to have a prescription"
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 20:47:47 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Thanks Joe!
Thanks Joe for the "lost episodes" they are really great!
To DAN DAVE: That is a really good trivia question and I dont have the
answer, but one note, wasnt that a 1940 Ford convertible that otis had
bought? I have seen another 40' ford convertible cruising the srteets of
mayberry also. It was a nicer lookin car than otis's but they could have made
it appear differently in that episode. Just a thought.Isnt it also true that
the only peolple appearing in that whole episode was Andy , Barney and Otis?!
" Boy your funny. You are REALLY FUNNY! Give you a hundred on the
laugh-o-meter!"
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 20:22:18 -0600
From: Greg Boe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Marathon
Howdy!
In marathons past, we have received leaks of advance scheduling information
several days before the actual marathon dates. This information included
times, episodes, and whether they were the original (uncut) version or not.
By chance, are we going to be blessed with such advance information again?
My son (Greg Jr.) says "Hey"...
Thanks!
Greg
(NOTE FROM ALLAN: If you check the front page of the TAGSRWC web site, you'll
find the schedule. I don't know which episodes may or may not be "uncut"
though. http://www.tagsrwc.com/ )
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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 05:06:29 -0700 (MST)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: An Unforgettable Christmas--Lost Episode Scene 3 &4
An Unforgettable Christmas--Scene 3
Scene 3 Gomer, Goober, Andy and Barney are sitting at a table
having coffee at the Diner
Andy: "So how long is your Leave, Gomer? Do you have to go back to
Camp Henderson before New Year's?"
Gomer: "No, I got two weeks but (looking dejected) I may go back sooner
if I can't find a friendlier place to stay."
Goober: "Well that's just great! I give you the couch out by the TV,
and my heaviest blanket and yer still cranky!"
Barney: "You think THAT's gratitude! I was Santa Claus last year
and planned on doing it again this year but do YOU know who John
Masters asked? Otis Campbell! Just because he fits the jolly
profile."
Just then Aunt Bee walks in and comes directly to Andy's table
obviously upset as she rips off her scarf and gloves.
Aunt Bee: "Andy! You remember we talked about having ham this year for
the Christmas party, and how I ordered 3 hams from Mr. Foley?
Andy: "Yes, I remember you talkin' about that."
Aunt Bee: "Well! Clara Edward says she didn't hear of any meat plans
so she ordered 3 turkeys for the party and she's already got
them thawed out! She was supposed to bring potatoes, not the
meat! I've got the meat, and it's 3 Ham's!"
Andy: "Wow, that sounds like a problem."
Aunt Bee: "Well it wouldn't be a problem if Clara Edwards would stop
thinking she is Queen of Christmas Dinner and not checking with
me about the meat.! We already decided. It's three hams!"
Barney: "Yeah, and John Masters never checked with me about Santa
Claus. He never has like me ever since I sang in that Chorale!
He still thinks I obtrude on other performers!"
Andy: "Now Now Now85Everybody is getting as would up as tight as a
wet fiddle's highest string.
I thought this was supposed to be the season of joy, A time for
Love and Giving. A time to Care for others. From what I've heard
so far today, most of you would Love to Give somebody a black
eye..and you wouldn't Care who else was effected. Lets all take a
deep breath and put things in perspective. It's two days till
Christmas. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and we're gonna have a
little party at the Armory with a few friends. We've got enough
food, and we'll surely have a Santa Claus. What could be so bad?"
All nod in half-hearted agreement, but still appear to be seething a
bit.
Scene 4 Next Day at the Courthouse--Christmas Eve
John Masters, Rafe Hollister and two ladies are dressed as old
fashioned carolers. Rafe has a tall stovepipe hat and a green vest over
his overalls. John has a similar hat and a long scarf over a dapper
suit. The ladies are dressed in long dresses with ruffled blouses.
They have matching bonnets and hand muffs.
The carolers sing a chorus in four-part harmony.
Andy applauds. He hands them the kettle to collect money on the street
that they had come to pick up.
Andy: "Ben Weaver said you could sing out in front of his place. It's
probably the busiest spot in town today unless Gomer and Goober
start dropping lights again." (they all chuckle)
Just as the carolers head for the door Barney walks in.
Barney: "Well if it ain't John Masters, the head Santa picker!"
John: "Barney, I've been meaning to talk to you."
Barney sticks his thumbs in his belt and leans back speaking loudly.
Barney: "Well It's a lit-tle late for that Mr. Masters. I've already
heard from your first choice St. Nick. I hope you don't
mind a little "red-eye" ta go with your red suit!"
John: "I'm sorry about the timing Barney, but I do have something
in mind for you to make the best use of your talents.
I'll be back to talk to you in a few hours."
Barney: "Well I may be here, and then again I may not. You can't toy
with us high-strung performers ya-know. We got feelings too!"
The carolers leave and Barney walks over and plops in his chair. He
looks at Andy who is already reading something.
Barney: "You know what John Masters is?"
Andy: "A Santa-picker?"
Barney: "An Ego-menerac! Thinks he can just boss all us performers
around. Who made him Director anyway?"
Andy: "City Council, I think."
Barney: "Well that doesn't mean he can toy with a high-strung
performer's emotions. Ego-meneracs are all alike!"
Andy: "Santa Pickers?"
The door burst open and a woman rushes in crying. It's Ellie Walker.
Ellie: "Andy, they need help! A semi trailer skidded off Turner's
grade. The truck rolled ,caused a minor avalanche, and fell into
the trailer park in Kelsey's Valley. One trailer flipped on top
of another and they're half covered in snow. Power lines are
down and people are trapped inside. They need help!"
Andy and Barney spring into action.
Andy: I'll get on the radio and call the County Rescue Squad.
Barney, you go sound the alarm and see how many of the Civil
Defense boys you can round up. Ellie, Can you man the phone here
a little while and call the hospital in Mt Pilot? (Ellie nods)
Tell them we got trouble, and stay near the radio."
Stay tuned to the Digest as the story continues!
Tommorrow, Scene 5, The Accident Scene
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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 05:55:57 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #32
TV land will be a fitting guardian for our beloved series, I'm convinced.
They do a great job with my other old favorites, and they'll be great as
"keeper of the flame."
Happy holidays from Charlotte NC.
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Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 15:01:39 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: NEWS FROM TAGSRWC HEADQUARTERS
Subj: TV Land Schedule
Date: 12/8/99 12:04:03 PM Central Standard Time
From: TAGSRWC Headquarters in Nashville
Here's the latest official Mayberry programming word from TV Land:
January 1 is the launch date for both TAGS and "Gomer."
"The Andy Griffith Show" will air every single night at 10pm ET/7pmPT...and
1am ET/10pm PT.
"Gomer Pyle" will air weekdays at 10 and 10:30am ET/7 and 7:30am PT...and
again at 1:30am ET/10:30pm PT.
The TAGS episodes will NOT be completely uncut, but they also probably aren't
going to be as cut up as some other channels have shown. Most of the episodes
probably will not include epilogues. But the prints TV Land is using will be
extraordinarily clear and clean looking. They may run special events with
complete episodes from time to time.
Jim
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