wbmutbb-digest Wednesday, January 5 2000 Volume 02 : Number 006
Topics in this issue: TAGS Pick-ups and Splashes from Floor and Pool [none] Floyd x2 Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #5 Mayberry stamp Mayberry questions Other biographies Taping suggestion Mayberry wallpaper Harvey Bullock Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #5 NEWSLETTER ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 07:54:53 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Suzanne Burgess) Subject: TAGS Aren't we middle Georgians the luckiest people? We still get TAGS on our CBS affiliate here, WMAZ, at 5:30 every weekday. So we can watch it at supper and on TVLand at bedtime! Shazaam! Suzanne Burgess ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:36:24 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pick-ups and Splashes from Floor and Pool Let me add my welcome to the new members. As the sign says when you drive in to Mayberry, this is a Friendly Town. We even support manicurists! I always enjoy reading over the new member bio's. This time in was interesting that we picked up a Fife (maiden name)and a Griffith. Seems like we picked up alot of folks around the Carolina's and and "Y'all" seemed proud to be somewhat close to Mt Airy. (and ya should be) but there's also fan's from all around the fruited plain including California where the show was filmed. Welcome to the Midwest fans also. Maybe see ya at the Mayberry Cafe here in Indiana. (Allan do you know how many states are represented in addition to 3 or 4 countries??? If not it would be a good geography project for some student) In the last few days there have been questions about Barney's years of service...with one show mentioning 5 years...others 10. As the experts on here have pointed out a few times, there were many different writers (30 or so) and they didn't worry too much about consistency. They had no idea we'd be watchin' shows dozens of times, and taping them. (Can you imagine if Mayberry had VCRs? Barney would be over at Thelma Lou's every night for a little "quote TV" and Cashew Fudge..Aunt Bee would watch tapes of that "Doctor Show", and Gomer would be at Andy's all the time narrating that Dog show..Shep?) Anyway, we all have our favorite inconsitencies...Gomer is is good mechanic/He only know gas and oil.. Barney Can't sing/He sings OK ...Andy talks Hillbilly/talks normal... Goober Beasley/Pyle and, yes, a different Floyd in one episode. Veteran TAGS watchers look for these things, but don't worry too much about them. It's just the ways things were done in that era. ...Now I didn't have any TAGS wrapping paper for Christmas..but I liked what was inside my paper...Barney's book from my wife and that "Boxed Set" of Andy tapes that Charlie mentioned from my mom. Thanks Mom! (she's a proud Digest member too, but I never bought her a spetic tank) Every time someone gives me a calendar, I wonder if it comes with Emmett's guarantee.."it's got all the days of the year on it" I went to someone's house on New Year's Eve. I walked in and they had on the TBS Marathon. "Did you know this was on?" they naively asked me. I pulled the schedule out of my pocket that I printed out from our Website, "Sure", I said. "and it'a almost time for Citizen's Arrest." We watched a few episodes together. It was fun to see others enjoy. Someone mentioned no color episodes were included...gave me an idea for your next poll Allan. "Favorite Color Episode". If you went by the big poll on the TAGSRC site, it would be "Dinner at Eight" but there are so few votes in the color seasons it's hard to tell. Sorry babbling so long here, I've been quiet for a couple weeks, so I had alot to say. I got one more thing to say then I'll sit down. No hunt beware open and closed no credit..and a happy new year Joe ------------------------------ Date: 1/4/00 8:55:52 AM Central Standard Time From: TAGSRWC Headquarters in [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [none] The new TAGS trivia game on CD-Rom that several people have mentioned buying or seeing in stores is available exclusively at Wal-Mart. The manufacturer tells me that they don't expect that exclusive arrangement to end anytime soon, so it's an item that, unfortunately, Weaver's and other retailers will not be able to stock. Jim ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 09:01:17 PST From: "Jeffrey Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Floyd x2 Daniel's question earlier about the two Floyds on TAGS makes me wonder if some people are confused by the change in Howard McNear after his stroke. Floyd is my favorite character, and sometimes when I look at Howard is the earlier episodes (before his illness) it's hard for me to believe he's the same man. I must confess that I enjoyed some of his final performances the most. He is a riot. Jeff Howard ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:08:01 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #5 I just got off the phone with Clint Howard (I still can't believe he called me) and he's going to be at the Hollywood Collectors Show in Hollywood on Jan. 22-23. He will be selling his autographed 8x10's of him as Leon from The Andy Griffith Show. I will be going out for that show and if you can't make it, I am offering to get then for anyone at $22 each postage paid. If you want more than one, it would be an additional $17 each. Other Mayberry cast members that will be there are Ruta Lee and Ken Berry. The same pricing applies for these. If you are interested, contact me via e-mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED] ol.com). Thanks Mike "I'm all keyed up" Creech (NOTE FROM ALLAN: Now there's a great offer folks!! You'll know that the autographs are the real thing and the price ain't bad either...thanks Mike!!!) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:31:11 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mayberry stamp Re Mr. Mulik's postal comments: Yes, that's what they said the last time I wrote to them; that's why I'm urging everyone to campaign for a TAGS stamp, not an Andy stamp. We need one to commemorate the concept of the Mayberry way of life. I'm hoping for a more favorable reception this time but we may be too late already as you know how far ahead the government does things! Aunt Bee of Orlando ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:05:47 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mayberry questions Not to make a moulage or anything, but are all us internet members aware of the many books available out there that can answer various questions? Our founder's book (Jim Clark), as well as Steve Spignesi's book, is excellent with trivia and character profiles. Steve's book is like an encyclopedia and is a treasure trove of info. Plus if you subscribe to the Bullet, you can get a mini-lesson 3 times a year that is fabulous, along with trivia quizzes and news of the stars of the show. I was lucky to begin subscribing just a few years after the start date and was able to get all back issues - a collection I cherish. Keep a good thought, Aunt Bee of Orlando (NOTE FROM ALLAN: Also, don't forget that the TAGSRWC web site is LOADED with information (not as much as in the books but a lot) and you folks ought to drop by and walk around through our little corner of Mayberry on the web at TAGSRWC. http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/ You can also get those great books from Weaver's while you're browsing around town.) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 14:51:40 -0500 From: Steve Caswell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Other biographies Also don't forget that the Andy biography is on Wednesday night (1/5) at the same time, and that the Ron Howard biography is being shown on January 25th. > DEBORAH DUBOSE wrote: > OK, you sweet things. A&E will present its biography on Don Knotts tomorrow > night, 1-4-2000, Tuesday, at 8:00 Eastern/7:00 Central. I know you don't > want to miss it! So, get your VCRs ready. It should be a good one. Steven F. Caswell ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 15:44:39 -0800 From: Bob Bravetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Taping suggestion One way to get complete or near complete episodes of TAGS is this: Tape the show from your local station (assuming they're not using the epilogue). Leave about two minutes blank at the end of each episode. Then, when the same episode comes on TV Land, just tape the epilogue over the two minutes you left open. - -Bob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 19:12:41 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mayberry wallpaper Paul asked: << Does anybody know of a way to make Mayberry wallpaper border? >> No. Does that answer your question? Actually, I've toyed with the same idea and thought perhaps I could make a template for stenciling a border - something that is obviously Mayberry like a silhouette of Goober with the beanie or the badge star or the words "Mayberry" or "Andy Griffith Show" or maybe a phrase or something. The problem with a wallpaper border is that you have to get some chicken ala king to paste it up with ya know. Linda - the Goober with manila paper and crayons ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 19:08:48 -0600 (CST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Harvey Bullock I saw an episode of Gomer Pyle this a.m. and the writer was our beloved Mr. Bullock. A few months ago I saw 'Love American Style' and Harvey was, I believe, the Executive Director. I never cease to be suprised and amazed with this man's accomplishments. Thank you Mr. Bullock for the many hours of enjoyment you have provided us all. - -Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:58:11 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V2 #5 Hi..... Tonight my daughter-in-law asked me if I have seen the commercial on TV for the CD of Andy telling different stories and if I would like that CD for my up-coming birthday later this month. If we hadn't been in such a public place when she asked me I would have thrust my arm high in the air and yelled.....YES. But I refrained and just grinned ear to ear while telling her yes. LOL I'm excited already.......can't wait to hear it. We watched the biography tonight about Don Knotts on A&E. It sure was great. Planning to watch the one about Andy tomorrow night. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 01:17:05 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: NEWSLETTER Hello .. I have been a member of WBMUTBB for almost a year ..I have been a HUGE fan of The Andy Griffith Show since I was a kid in the 60's . Barney is my favorite (can you tell by the screen name?) I never miss an episode and plan my day around it..I have the marathon taped but miss a few of my favorite. Opies Three Wishes is my all time favorite but I love all the black and white episodes.. Didn't you just love the little dance Andy was doing in between the shows for the marathon..hilarious!!! I try to get on the Sarah's chatroom but noone is ever on it..Does anyone know where people go to chat??I would love to chat with a few Andy fans.... Have a little trivia question to test my fellow members.. When Barney comes for a visit back to Mayberry after Warren takes over, what make and year of car is Barney driving???No cheating ..Test your memory Nice Meeting everyone.. Cheryl ------------------------------ End of wbmutbb-digest V2 #6 *************************** ************************************************** ~ Visit our sponsor ~ Weaver's Department Store ~ http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/weavers/ ************************************************** To remove yourself from the WBMUTBB Digest mailing list send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following command in the body of your email message: unsubscribe wbmutbb-digest
