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To unsubscribe/change address, scroll to the bottom of this issue. wbmutbb-digest Monday, July 30 2001 Volume 03 : Number 223 Topics in this issue: Re: Today's classrooms Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #222 Pauls Quiz Re: Aunt Bee Driving Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #220 Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #221 Clara Edwards Color episodes Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #222 Lookalike sets Trivia question Favorite Color episodes Trading Cards Re: Columbia House Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #221 Mayberry Theses Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #206 No Time for Sergeants in Georgetown, SC Re: Small town life ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 05:36:15 -0500 From: betsy baugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Today's classrooms Aunt Bee wondered what children saw in today's classrooms. I teach in rural school and we have a flag in every classroom and the Pledge is led by a student every morning over the PA. Most patriotic holidays are made mention of - sometimes not in the depth they should be- but they are mentioned. As far as inspirational posters, presidential pictures, etc. . . it depends upon the classroom teacher as to what is displayed in her/his classroom. If you want to know what is happening - become a school volunteer if you have the time. Because of today's violence, they may run a background check on you but our school is always willing to use an extra hand in cutting things out, copying papers, laminating, etc. Having someone to volunteer to do that lets the teachers teach and have extra time to work with the students who need the extra help. Miss Betsy from Napoleon, IN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 05:40:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Bradford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #222 1. When the Mayberry Band rehearses for their "concert under the stars" 2. When Ernest T. Bass smashes a vase on the head of the man dancing with Romeena (Ramona) 3. When Barney dances a tango with Big Maude - - --Paul There you go being OBTUSE again!!! I think the first one is by Phillip Souza (sp?) but don't recall the name. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 09:36:55 -0400 From: Steve Lamberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Pauls Quiz Greetings, I believe the answer to # 1 is "The Skaters Waltz". I'll let somebody else try for the others. Steve ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 09:59:01 -0400 From: Don Good <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Aunt Bee Driving 1950 was during the time when some Plymouths and Dodges had a feature called Fluid Drive. You still had to shift gears, but the clutch was the kind that is used in automatic transmissions. You could sit still with the car in gear, but with the clutch out. Automatic transmissions came into use a couple years later, so Fluid Drive didn't last very long. Don G (who's family had his great-grandfather's 1950 Dodge Meadowbrook when he got his drivers license in 1972 - wish I still had it). >Regarding not using the clutch while shifting gears: I recall my brother >had a Dodge or Plymouth from around 1950 that he shifted without using a >clutch pedal. I'm sure it wasn't an automatic. I don't know what kind of >transmission it had, but he did shift from first to second to third. > >Didn't Aunt Bee learn to drive a Ford? I don't know if they had that kind >of transmission. > >What this all comes down to it they probably didn't think of the clutch >while filming. Just another oversight that most people don't catch. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:04:41 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #220 Re:Color Blind AMEN! it's me,it's me,it's TerryLee ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:12:31 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #221 Hey,K.D. What state is your Bellevue in. I grew up near Bellevue, FL. Real small town!! Have a Mayberry Day!!!! it's me,it's me,it's TerryLee ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:21:28 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Clara Edwards Hello gang , watched Gomer Pyle USMC this morning on T.V. Land and saw Hope Summers ( Clara Edwards- Johnson ) teaching a rug making class that Gomer was taking . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:37:12 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Color episodes OK I'll jump in and say my 3 favorite color episodes are: 1. Dinner at Eight 2. When Howard and Millie take the train trip to Wheeling to be married. 3. Look Pa, I'm Dancing. The end is worth the wait! And take that gun outta your mouth! Jack ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 12:36:45 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #222 I was watching TAGS last night and I believe the episode name was "The Guitar Man". It is the one where Jim Lindsay meets "Bobby Fleet and His Band With The Beat". I have noticed that there were at least 3 different Bobby Fleets. Does anyone have any idea how many different Bobby Fleets there actually were? I was just curious. Teresa Welch ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 15:04:44 -0400 From: "Scott Gamel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Lookalike sets >>Not only that, but Floyd's Barber Shop looks EXACTLY like the bridge of the >>Starship Enterprise! Uncanny, isn't it? >>- --Paul And wasn't the courthouse used as one of the huts on "Gilligan's Island"? :-) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:18:35 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Trivia question I've got a trivia question for everyone. What is the number on the jar of Aunt Bee's Pickles when they are being judged? And... There was 1 person who loved Aunt Bee's pickles. Can you name that person? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:40:04 -0700 (PDT) From: NOPE JR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Favorite Color episodes My 3 favorite in order are: 1- "Dinner at 8" Funny from beginning to ending. The whole scene where Andy is putting on his sweater. Odd but funny. 2- Howard runs off to the island for a new life. It was different and unique. Stands out dramatically. 3- "Look Paw I'm Dancing"- I did an ACTUAL "spit-take" when I saw Andy dancing the "groovy" way. One of the best scenes of TAGS ever ! - -Jr Nope "You did something wrong Ange....." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:42:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Megan Greenway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Trading Cards I am new to the list and could use some advice. I found the Trading cards for $45.98(including shipping.) It is all 3 series minus card #1 and 2. I haven't seen these anywhere else and I am not sure if I am getting ripped off are not. Could somebody please help me? Megan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:02:18 -0400 From: Don Good <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Columbia House Thank all of you who responded to my plight with Columbia House. I received the following email from them. Hopefully I'll eventually get things worked out. Don G - -------- You may continue the ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW series. If you will inform us of those volumes you do not wish to purchase, we will be happy to establish a new subscription. Our files will be noted to withhold shipment of those volumes already received. Please resubmit this message via U.S. mail along with your wishes. It will be necessary to submit prepayment for the first shipment. Each volume will be sent at $19.95 plus $3.99 shipping and handling. Applicable sales tax for your state will also be added. Payments may be sent to the address noted below. To assure prompt handling, please include your name and complete mailing address. Customer Service Center 1400 North Fruitridge Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47811 Should you wish to receive a listing of the items in this series, please resubmit this message via e-mail to inform us. If we may be of further service, please let us know. Sincerely, Sophie Madison Customer Service ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 11:28:18 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #221 Mayberry Theses >Jacquie, that place you are moving to sounds like heaven on earth. The >population may be small now but I bet you are going to have scores of >people moving there after your description. I'm >going to start packing now!! The best to you and yours. Mary Grace in >Georgia Mary Grace and All, Mayberrians with a Mayberry philosophy would always be welcomed in Ripon, my Mayberry. In fact, if all 1725 members and your families moved in, it would only be enhanced by your presence! Those who generally don't feel welcome are those who move here and then mock the small-town ways and simple pleasures and who try to change the way the locals think and live to fit a more cosmopolitan viewpoint. One thing I failed to mention in my response to Miss Holly was that this town is very unashamedly Christian in it's character and practice. In the same way that Andy and Barney sing the old hymns naturally and without pretense, Christian ways and virtues fit into my small town. Only those who disdain those things are made to feel uncomfortable. Aunt Bee from Modesto, CA Jacquie Bauman ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:51:03 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wbmutbb-digest V3 #206 1. NAME : Gail Deavers 2. HOME : Pinson, Al. 3. HAVE YOU BEEN TO MAYBERRY DAYS : Yes--twice 4. FAVORITE QUOTE : "Starlings...oh you've full of beans" 5. FAVORITE EPISODE : Which ever one I'm watching at the moment...but if I have to vote on one is would be "Three Wishes for Opie" 6. FAVORITE CHARACTER:Floyd--I can just look at him and crack up!!!!! Barney and Ernest T. Bass are close seconds... But I truly love them all!!! 7. FAVORITE BARNEY NICKNAME: Barney Parney Pooh 8. FAVORITE TAGS SONG : Oh my Darling..Barney Fife...had a bullet for his pistol had to keep it in his pocket. 9. FAVORITE TAGS THING YOU OWN: My almost complete Mayberry Village. I only need Barney's Sidecar to complete it. Anyone know where I might find one? 10. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS NAMED AFTER TAGS CHARACTERS-Yes, a Yorkie named "Mayberry." She comes running and does the cutest dance when you whistle the TAGS theme song! It's a site!!! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 17:00:12 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: No Time for Sergeants in Georgetown, SC Hey Folks, I got this email. If you're in the area....this would be a great family night out. Allan - --------------------------------- Subj: No Time for Sergeants Date: 7/30/01 12:30:06 PM Central Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Robert Brown) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We opened this weekend with the play "No Time for Sergeants" at the local theater group in Georgetown, SC The Swamp Fox Players (843) 527-2924 have completed three of a scheduled ten performances to sold out audiences each night. The reviews have been tremendous thus far and we are having a blast! I am fortunate to be playing the Will Stockdale part. Several other members of our 'Trivial Trivialities Chapter' are also in the play. It is a dream come true for me. I would love for as many Mayberry Fans as possible to be able to see it. Remaining scheduled shows are: August 2,3,4 at 8:00 P.M. with the August 5 matinee at 2:30 P.M. and August 9,10 and 11 at 8:00 P.M. I have changed internet servers and awaiting a new address. In the meantime, please forward this on to Jim Clark for me. He wanted me to let him know when the play was showing to possibly do something with it in the Bullet or Mayberry Gazette. Please post this message on the Mayberry page message board for me. See you guys at Mayberry Days. Keith Brown Trivial Trivialities Chapter Georgetown, SC ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:38:59 -0700 (PDT) From: David and Angela Forbus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Small town life Re: Small town life Carols' assessment of (some) small towns is right on the money. Sometimes the problems in the big city pale in comparison to small towns. I can relate to Carol's noticing that if you're not 5th or 6th generation, you'll never be accepted. Kind of a peculiar, almost in-bred attitude. Many (but not all) small town folks have this attitude. (remember the episode "Stranger in Town", the good folks of Mayberry were about to run that fella outta town, and worse). My favorite lifestyle is to live way out "in the sticks", but be relatively near a big city for the conveniences, and sometimes visit small towns, but never set down roots there. There are good and bad folks everywhere, including small towns. I've been helped, and have helped folks in big cities, who I didn't even know, and have been shunned and robbed in "quaint", small towns. Most of these small towns have suffixes like -ville, -burg, or -town in their names. Just an observation. As far as color vs. b&w, it has nothing to do with the episodes being colorized, or Barney leaving. It all boiled down to the writing, directing, & production. Several of these key people from the earlier shows moved on to other projects. This is not a negative slant, just an observation. The plots and dialogues were generally watered down after episode 159. That's not to say they were bad. (actually 159 is rather weak, but J. Van Dyke helped) Turning the color off on your set will not change these shows. Floyd was truly great throughout his tenure on the show, and seemed to get funnier after his stroke, so there are several positives to these later episodes. Some of us just prefer not to watch them, and if we keep the negativity down (not to break rule #2), there is no reason that frank, meaningful discussions about the differences can't continue. Remember how the folks of Mayberry had classes and meaningful debates about history. (a colorized episode) As for the thesis writer, I don't know what your major is, but showing all 249 episodes in b&w to someone who's not familiar with the show, and having them identify when the show "changed" would be a great bit of analysis for someone. I'll bet most folks would see the difference after 159, color or not. Always remember that Mayberry/TAGS was a television show, a great show, but still just a television show, not a blueprint for life, or a religious/philosophical standard setter. The characters were portrayed by gifted actors, who were member of the Actor's Guild Union. Life's problems don't get solved in 30 minute episodes, but the shows do make us laugh, cry, and yes,.....long for a better place & time, which may have only existed in our minds. ------------------------------ End of wbmutbb-digest V3 #223 ***************************** ************************************************** ~ 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. To remove yourself from the WBMUTBB Digest mailing list goto: http://www.tagsrwc.com/wbmutbb/unsubscribe_digest.htm To change your email address, first unsubscribe using the command above and then re-subscribe by going to: http://www.tagsrwc.com/wbmutbb/joinwbmutbb.htm
