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To Send your message to the WBMUTBB Digest address it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wbmutbb-digest Thursday, January 11 2001 Volume 03 : Number 017 Topics in this issue: Tracy Ruppert The Later Episodes SIMPSON CONNECTION living or dead job duplicate badge and patch Andy and Helen's engagement Ten Years Ago Aunt Bea Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 Color episodes Trivia re Dave's remarks Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 What I did in Mayberry this summer Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #15 (no subject) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 11 Jan 2001 07:10:47 EST From: SANDRA SILS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Tracy Ruppert I happen to catch an episode this afternoon and there was a reference made of a "Tracy Ruppert". I will not mention the episode or who happen to mention Tracy, I want to see just how good you all are on trivia. That's the episode where Andy and Barney are in charge of selling the old cannon. Andy decides to do a little "horse trading" and makes up the story about the initials--T.R.--on the cannon as being put there by Teddy Roosevelt after charging up San Juan Hill. Barney pulls him aside, agast, and says--"Teddy Roosevelt! You know they's put there by Tracy Ruppert!" Great scene. I always liked how Andy was caught by Opie in that episode telling a lie after Andy had got all over him for lieing about those licorice seeds and then making up the story about the button being from Gen. Washington's coat. Tells all us parents to make sure we live by the rules we try to teach our children to live by. Sandra ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:51:39 -0500 From: "Dan Goodwin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: The Later Episodes Oh, we all fuss about the color episodes, but when one comes one do we refuse to watch it? Nay, I tell you! Once that theme song starts, we ain't goin' no where. So we sit right there and watch that thang. And what do we see? The kitchen door and a "standard" back porch that appears in several episodes, the development of Goober's character, the successful introduction of a major character (Howard) that seems not to really fit Mayberry yet he does, the true color of Opie's hair, some very well written episodes even though they don't have Barney in the cast, more dependence on Andy for physical comedy....... I guess my point is that we do the last 3 years of the show an injustice by constantly comparing them to the first 5. Try treating it like there were actually 2 TAGS. There is much to be enjoyed in the color shows. dan ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:40:57 -0600 From: David Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: SIMPSON CONNECTION WAS WATCHING THE EPISODE WITH DOLLY THE HORSE. AND I PUT MY BUCKET ON MY HEAD AND STARTED TO THINK. THE MILKMAN NAME WAS MR.SIMPSON. I GUESS SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE WE MIGHT BE KIN. SINCE I AM A SIMPSON. MY GUESS MARY SIMPSON THE NURSE IS ALSO IN THE FAMILY TREE. OR COULD THE MILKMAN BE MARY'S DAD???????? JUST A THINKING OPIE:"MY PAW SAID IF THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY." DAVID SIMPSON "THE OTHER DAVID IN ALABAMA" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:30:07 -0600 From: "Paul Mulik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: living or dead >>>From: James Joubert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear fellow Mayberrians: Could you please tell me which of the cast members of TAGS have died and what was the cause of death. >>> That topic is perhaps a bit broad to answer in one paragraph, but here is a list of the main cast members who have gone to their reward: Frances Bavier (Aunt Bee) Howard McNear (Floyd) Aneta Corsaut (Helen) Jack Dodson (Howard Sprague) Hal Smith (Otis) Hope Summers (Clara) Paul Hartman (Emmett Clark) Denver Pyle (Briscoe) Olan Soule (John Masters) Dick Elliot (Mayor Pike) Jack Prince (Rafe Hollister et al) Still with us are Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, George Lindsey, Betty Lynn, Howard Morris, all 4 of The Dillards, Maggie Peterson, Jack Burns, Parley Baer and Elinor Donahue. - --Paul ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:42:26 -0600 From: "Paul Mulik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: job >>>From: "Danny Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well since it seems all the rest of you have got all the good jobs taken already I guess I would have to apply for a job as the criminal element in Mayberry. >>> Hey, that's a swell idea! Like if there's a tooth dentist in town, folks ought to get a toothache once in a while, or if there's a street cleaner in town, folks are obliged to keep the streets just a little bit dirty. - --Paul ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:08:27 -0600 From: "Paul Mulik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: duplicate badge and patch >>>I've been searching for an authentic reproduction of Andy's or Barney's Badge, as well as a Blue/Gold Mayberry Sheriff Shoulder Patch. Weaver's offers both of these items, however, while nice, the badge is not a true reproduction & the should patch is Brown/Gold. Would also love to get a reproduction of Barney's Cap Badge. >>> You might try contacting Jim Post at The Lost Precinct (a police muesum) in Eureka Springs, AR. I don't have the number handy, but you can call information or check any of the numerous web sites for Eureka Springs tourist attractions. Jim can put you in touch with someone who can duplicate any patch or badge. Expect to pay about $100 for a top-quality badge. Be warned though, that many police officers do not approve of civilians collecting police memorabilia. You'll have to make it perfectly clear that you intend to use them only for novelty purposes. I used to be in their club, The Police Car Owners of America, and they always gave me the cold shoulder since I am not a police officer and I drive a "fake" police car. - --Paul ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:58:12 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Andy and Helen's engagement Hi, y'all-- I recently watched on TV Land an episode where Helen writes a book. All the townspeople were excited for Andy because he was engaged to a "famous writer." But I can't remember the episode where Helen and Andy actually became engaged. Is there one, or did they just slip it in on us? Can anyone help me? Thanks!! Mary Ann ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 07:17:29 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ten Years Ago TAGS fans, If Andy was dating Alice Harper ten years before (according to Howard, and he seems a truthful person), then Opie would have only been about two at the time. Might Andy's wife have died in childbirth? I know the pilot mentions her dying, but it doesn't mention how, does it? Sam ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 14:15:22 From: "Robert Merriman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Aunt Bea Just wanted to let everyone that I thought Aunt Bea was wonderful. She reminded me of My late Aunt Opal who was wonderful. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:53:22 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 <<From: "Corey Sawyers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>> <<Subject: Re: Movies>> <<Speaking of movies with the gypsy in it, (this 'un oughta be a little easier), name a movie with Ainge, Barn, and the gypsy.>> None other than "No Time for Sergeants" (1958). Jamie Farr played a pilot, and his copilot was Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins. Brent ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:03:15 -0600 From: "skip sanford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 hey, does mayberry have a high school basketball coach/health teacher? I think I may have found my niche. I could correspond with The Barn on safety issues. I could invite Ellie as a guest speaker, maybe even take her to lunch in the cafeteria... maybe the diner if she and Ange were on the outs. What a ball team we could have. I believe that Taylor could help us. I think he's gonna be a tall kid. Not sure about his foot speed though. As for this years group, there not very good, but they sure do work hard. Can't ask for much more than that. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:33:05 -0800 From: Bob Bravetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Color episodes Now don't y'all conk me over the head for saying this, cause it's only my opinion, BUT: I think that for those like Steve who only like the B&W episodes, I classify them as fans of Barney Fife, and perhaps more laughs. However, those who love the color shows as well as the B&W, well in my opinion, they are fans of Mayberry. I think that people who buy off on the concept of Mayberry itself will enjoy the whole run of the series as I and many others do. - -Bob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:35:45 -0800 From: Bob Bravetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Trivia What was the name of the Mt. Pilot newspaper? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:48:56 -0800 (PST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: re Dave's remarks Why Dave, of course we forgive you since all of us Mayberry folks are a loving bunch. I just thought that you didn't understand her. I hope that you'll watch the scenes closely that she is in & hopefully you will come to love the dear lady as much as some of the rest of us do. Aunt Bee 2 (Ruth) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:40:29 -0800 (PST) From: Robin Jaynette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #16 This may be one for Paul or Allan to answer, as we have been picking out jobs in Mayberry the past few days, several have mentioned the Diner and Olive and Juanita, I have always been under the impression that they worked at two different diners, Juanita worked at "The Blue Bird Cafe", which for some reason I always pictured as being out of town say on the highway or on the way out of Mayberry, and Olive worked at the "diner" which was downtown where everybody ate lunch or had coffee after the movie. Robin Jaynette (working at the Lang-u-ray shop, trying to find out what everybody is saying about Myra Knootz) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:09:03 -0500 From: "Harriet Browder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: What I did in Mayberry this summer >Tie Barney up to some trees while being an escaped convict. >Steal a leaky rowboat. >Do some shoplifting at the Department Store. >Try and find some boots to do some cattle rustling. >Make some illegal moonshine. >Sell said moonshine to Otis. >Pass myself off a a dapper and gentlemanly crook while in jail. >Rob a few gold trucks passing thru town. (sorry Laura Lee Hobbs) >Steal stuff from the filling station. (while hiding inside the trunk of >a car) >Bilk honest folks with crafty salesmenship and Lemon Cars. >Sell Fruit and Vegtables in the city limits without a permit. >Sweep dirt into the street. >Do some illegal parking. >Speed thru town. >Take some nuts off of the wheelchairs down at the old folks home. >Be a henchman of Ernest T Bass. (gotta be lots of rocks to be thrown) Whew!!!.......I'm glad he didn't take my job away from me! Chicken thieving and what not is a full time job! "He's got it right, I before E except after C and E before N in chicken" Harriet _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:12:23 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #15 Well, Its me its me, its the guy who shot his mouth off about the problems with the color episodes , (in particular the "Howard" factor. After being corrected by several posters I feel as I have just spent "5 minutes behind the barn." Again, I am in awe of your knowledge, mine seems to stop the moment the color episodes began. Everyone keeps talking about the rules, what are they? Is the first one "Obey all rules!"? Sorry if i have broken any. P.S. Are there any other Nay-sayers on the subject of color Andy shows. Did anyone ever see an episode of "The New Andy Griffith Show." And what about "RFD" are there any who know the trivia on it. Cya Steve ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:43:35 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: (no subject) Hey, does anyone know if Mayberry had a fire departmant? I remember the barn fire, so maybe it was a volenteer deal. If not I would like to be Fire Chief. Gil. "he's a nut!" ------------------------------ End of wbmutbb-digest V3 #17 **************************** ************************************************** ~ Visit our sponsor ~ Weaver's Department Store ~ http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/weavers/ ************************************************** You must send your comments to the Digest from the address you used to join WBMUTBB or your message will not be posted. Only members may post to this mailing list. 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