>> If you would like to hear Elinor tell the story herself, go to the "Cast Interview" section of the Mayberry.com site and you can listen to an interview I did with her back in 1998 (boy I sound *country*). She will tell you there about singing "Away in a Manger" and other other things related to TAGS. http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/realaudio.htm <<
Allan, I enjoyed this interview very much. It was kind and comforting to hear Ellie's (Elinor's) voice and her feelings and observations. What a sweetheart! Sure wish she had decided that she was doing okay (or perfect) and had stayed on TAGS for several more seasons! I'd like to join the others who are writing that The Christmas Episode is one of their favorites. Before DVD, if I happened upon that show in broadcast scheduling, life in my household changed instantly. The telephone was not allowed to ring, the dog was not allowed to bark, and the modern world surrounding us stood still and held its breath. A halo of calm, peace, and Christmas love descended upon us, and my mind and emotions returned to the simpler time of my childhood. I'm a big boy, but also a very sentimental one, and wiping a few tears from my eyes was certainly not beneath my dignity. It is this one show that always leaves me with a prayer of gratitude: God bless the Mayberry Spirit that lives in our hearts and minds, now and forevermore. And thanks to Elinor for adding so beautifully to that wondrous moment. We love you, Miss Ellie. We wish for all of you a very joyous, Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! "And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!" Larry in CO _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
