In a message dated 3/26/06 12:10:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I read that Jerry Van Dyke, who we all know played the banjo-playing deputy > in the final b&W episode, was offered the role of Knotts' replacement. Is > that true? I've never heard or read that before. That has been mentioned on the list before, Van Dyke supposedly had a choice between being Barney's replacement and starring in "My Mother the Car." He supposedly and regrettably chose what's considered one of the biggest flops and worst TV series of all time, a mistake he has supposedly acknowledged. Ironically, "My Mother the Car" co-starred Jack Burns' comedy partner, Avery Schreiber. For all practical purposes his choice gave both of them some work that year. Personally I think Van Dyke's character would've worn out fast if he remained like he was on that one episode, even though I loved him as Luther on "Coach." Dixon _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
