wbmutbb-digest Friday, December 10 1999 Volume 01 : Number 037
Topics in this issue:
Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #35
Re: Otis and the convertible
An Unforgettable Christmas--Scene 6, The Party at the Armory
Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #36
phones
Aunt Bee's Paycheck
"And I'm out a birthday party"
[none]
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Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 23:55:28 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #35
Barney's rent was $6.00 a week. Six dollars a week and what do you get
heartaches nothing but heartaches. Maybe some sweet cider once in a while.
Randy countin cars in Bloomington.
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 00:01:36 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Otis and the convertible
Dear Friends:
I believe that was a 34 Ford that Otis bought. I used to own a 34 Ford many
years ago when they were cheaper. I also think the "fun" girls drove a 36
Ford. I have not viewed those episodes for some time, so I might be
mistaken.
It will be great when TAGS is on TV Land so I can watch them again.
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 08:40:55 -0500
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: An Unforgettable Christmas--Scene 6, The Party at the Armory
Scene 6 -The Party at National Guard Armory
(remember in scenes 1& 2 a little holiday stress was evident in Mayberry
as various frineds were squabbling. the big battle was between Barney
and Otis over who would play Santa Claus. After the big accident and
rescue folks seem more in the Christmas Spirit)
This is a new set created by the author. This large building includes a
huge fireplace on one end, several tables set up for a meal, and cots
lined up along the other end, and a huge kitchen with a serving window
into the main room. In the kitchen Aunt Bee, Clara, and other ladies
are putting the final touches on a huge meal of potatoes, corn, bread,
Turkey various pies and of course853 hams.
There is a box truck parked out back. Inside Goober, Ellie, and Gomer
are helping Ben Weaver sort and wrap toys that he has donated for the
party.
Ellie "Ben, this is sure nice of you."
Ben "What good's a fella's money if he can't share it with his
friends? After last year, I changed my ways. You folks showed me
what Christmas is all about, and I'm bound to be a giver the rest of
my days"
Goober "OK, that's the last one I think. Let's stuff em in the bag
for Santy-Claus " (Goober grins)
Gomer "Shazam, I think Santy is gonna have to have about four bags."
Ben "That's alright. He can bring 'em in one at a time."
In the Kitchen
Aunt Bee "Clara, I'm so glad we have Turkey AND Ham. We'd have never
been able to feed all these people."
Clara "Well, thanks to you Bee, we have all the side dishes and
deserts that you planned. It all worked out nicely."
In one corner of the big room while some are beginning to eat, the
Darlings and others have their instruments out (yes they even keep them
in the truck when it's snowing) County music fills the room with such
country Christmas Songs as "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" and
"Dooley Had the Christmas Spirit but he Didn't Know When to Quit".
In a different corner, children bring their plates and sit on the floor
at the feet of Gomer as he reads the Christmas Story.
Gomer "And they follered their family to Beth-LE-Ham to be Taxed but
ever where they went, there was no place for them to sleep because ever
place was full, Shazam! Then they went to another E-nn. Jofuss
begged the innkeeper for a place to sleep because his wife Mary was with
child. I think that means she was in the motherly way. The E-innkeeper
said that they could stay in his stable, with the animals (golll-lee)"
Goober starts making animal sound for sound effects
Goober; "Mooooo, Oink Oink Oink, Ee-aw Ee-aw Baaah Bahhhhh"
Gomer "Dog-gone how you do that! Yer gonna hafta show me how."
In front of the huge fireplace, people begin to gather around as they
finish eating. The rumor is that a special visitor is coming. The
Corbin family that had been trapped in the house trailer offer desert
and a drink to Everett Green. The truck driver is overcome with
gratitude and begins hugging them.
Old and young, town folks and hill dwellers all intermingle in a festive
community celebration. Andy feels a tug on his pant leg. It's Opie.
Andy had been so busy caring for his community, he forgot that he
hadn't spent any time with his son so far that evening.
Opie "Hey Paw, you've been awful busy. Did you have any of Aunt
Bee's apple pie yet? "
Andy "Well I sure haven't. Can I have a bite of yours? Where have
you been young man?" (he pick up Opie to hold him)
Opie "I was back in the kitchen helpin' Aunt Bee set out the pie
plates and cider glasses, and I got to lick the extra fillin' off
the empty pie tins."
Andy "Well, you've been a big help then. Your Aunt Bee hates to waste
good pie filling."
Opie "It's Christmas Eve night Paw. Are we not gonna get to read our
Christmas stories and put out cookies and milk for Santa?"
Andy "Well Ope, I miss that because we do that every year, but you
know what? Tonight is gonna be a Christmas Eve that we will
never forget. See, part of Christmas is about caring and giving
to others."
Opie "Just Like God gave us Baby Jesus?"
Andy "That's right son. You are sooo right85and today there was a bi
g
accident and lots of people could have gotten hurt, or been left
out in the cold, but everybody has just pulled together to help
one another out. It's like the whole county is one big happy
family. Sometimes it takes a little crisis to make folks put aside
the squabbles and work together."
The sound of a spoon pinging a glass quiets the crowd as Floyd stands
up on the fireplace to speak.
Floyd "Now I asked you all to come here tonight so I uh (he laughs
at himself and the crowd chuckles also). Well, we didn't plan this
big of a crowd but things just happened and here we are. I just
talked with the State Police and they said Highway 6 is still
closed85but a red sleigh was seen in the area."
(a few gasps are heard through out the room.)
Everyone has joined the semi circle around the fireplace and a murmur
arises when the sound of bells are heard. From the behind the crowd a
voice is heard.
"HO HO HO!" Says the pudgy red-suited Santa (Otis) Claus
"HO HO HO" he yells again, as if in anticipation.
(Santa clears throat) "I said HO HO HO!"
Just then springing in from the back is a tall green-suited elf in the
unmistakable profile and face of Barney Fife.
"Merry Christmas!!!" shouts Elf Barney as the crowd roars with
laughter.
As the duo continue their exchange of Ho Ho Ho's and Merry Christmas's,
Santa begins handing out gifts as Barney Elf hops around in his green
tights, Red and green jacket, green curly-toed shoes, and Green and
white pointed hat, passing out candy and trinkets.
The crowd begins to settle as Santa-Otis and Elf Barney disappear and
the gifts have all been unwrapped. The sound of guitar chords quiet the
crowd and the velet-like voice of Ellie Walker fills the large room with
warmth as she sings85. "Silent Night, Holy Night"
(the camera pans faces all around the room. Two of the Corbin children
sit on Everett Green's lap, Ben Weaver smiles broadly, Aunt Bea and
Clara embrace, John Masters Rafe and the lady carolers hum in unison))
"All in calm, all is bright "
(Goober and Gomer grin at each other, Floyd sits in front of a crowd of
familiar faces and new friends)
"Round yon Virgin Mother and Child"
(The Darling family sits together and listens reverently. Otis and
Barney step up behind them in street clothes)
"Holy Infant so tender and mild"
Andy is playing the guitar with Opie at his side holding on to his leg.
"Sleep in Heavenly pe-eace" (now voices of others can be heard joining
in)
"Sle-eep in Heavenly peace."
Camera pans out showing the whole crowd in one shot.
The familiar Fishing Hole whistling theme song signals the ending
(writer's note: I have a copy of this whole story (6 scenes) in one
MSWord document that I can forward to anyone who would like I copy.
Some of you new folks probaly came in in the middle, others may have
lost track throughout the week. Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed.
If you have suggestions/ ideas for a future Lost Episode let me know.
Also if anyone has some space on a website I'd be glad to post this)
Joe G.
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:31:19 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V1 #36
I was watching an old episode on "I Love Lucy" and it had Will Right on there
(Ben Weaver) on there, he was the sheriff and Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred
were arrested going through Bentfork to fast, as they were on their way to
Hollywood.
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:33:46 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: phones
Anyone wanting a Mayberry style "candlestick" phone can find them at
www.oldphones.com. Caution: Don't look if you don't got at least $400!!
Had my thumb operated on this AM and it is starting to hurt! Have Miss Ellie
send over some pain killer. Maybe the Baldwin Sisters could make it more
enjoyable, even if it wasn't cured!!
Browneyelady in Richmond - Email me re Hermitage Rest Home.
TheCameraNut
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:30:24 -0500
From: "Alex Evans"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Aunt Bee's Paycheck
I have Aunt Bee's original paycheck stub from the first episode, "The
New Housekeeper".
Can anyone guess how much she made for that appearance back in 1960?
Also, does anyone know how much the other cast members were paid per
episode?
Times change. Great TV doesn't.
Alex
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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 15:26:26 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: "And I'm out a birthday party"
Happy Birthday, Allan.
(NOTE FROM ALLAN: Thanks, MPO!!! It's been a good one. )
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Date: 12/10/99 3:34:57 PM Central Standard Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bill Jarnigan)
Subject: [none]
December 10, 1999
GEORGE LINDSEY/UNA TV & FILM FESTIVAL EXTENDS ENTRY DEADLINE
For release: Immediately
FLORENCE, Ala. - The deadline for entries to the 2000 George
Lindsey/University of North Alabama Television and Film Festival competition
has been extended to January 10, 2000.
The festival, coordinated by Bobbie Hurt and Lisa Darnell and run by the
UNA
Department of Communications and Theatre and the UNA Office of University
Relations, features professional and student national competitions in various
forms of film and video. The festival will include workshops, screenings of
the entries and an awards gala.
The deadline for entries has been extended to January 10 to allow
entrants,
particularly students, finish editing for 1999 projects in time for the
competition.
Entry categories are divided into professional and student divisions. The
categories will accept entries completed during 1998 and 1999 for the
following: full length narratives, short narratives, short documentaries,
music videos and concert videos. An entry fee of $50 for professionals and
$25
for students is charged for each submission, Darnell said.
"The film and video competition is a vital aspect of the George
Lindsey/UNA
Television and Film Festival. A judging committee will select the best works
submitted for screening during the festival. The final winners will be chosen
from separate professional and student categories," said Hurt.
All entries must be postmarked by January 10, 2000. The Golden Lion
Awards
and Certificates of Merit will be presented in each category at a Saturday
night awards ceremony on April 29, 2000. The festival begins April 27.
For more information or to receive an application form, call (256)
765-4247
or (256) 765-4225.
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