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Hey Folks,
I don't normally do this but since the WBMUTBB Digest has been a little slow
lately AND because Christmas is just around the corner AND because of the new
TAGS Season One DVD, I wanted to make sure that you folks know about the
"Weaver's Dept Store Newsletter." It comes out everyother month and it's
loaded
with good information about The Andy Griffith Show & about new products that
are
coming.
Anyway, I encourage you to sign up for it by going to
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/privacy.htm
Again, this isn't something I will be doing often but I wanted you to see the
Weaver's Newsletter. I hope you enjoy it. -- Allan Newsome
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"Weaver's Newsletter"
An Online newsletter of
"The Andy Griffith Show" Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC)
October 12, 2004
Welcome to the early Fall 2004 issue of the "Weaver's Newsletter"!
We're once again a couple of weeks late sending this issue out because
there are several brand new items that were scheduled to come out just as we
were
preparing to send this edition.
* COMPLETE FIRST SEASON OF TAGS ON DVD on NOV. 16!!
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/videos/videos.htm#firstseason
The biggest Mayberry product news is still the much-anticipated release of
the first season of TAGS on DVD. Those first 32 episodes (on four DVDs) were
originally scheduled for release by Paramount Home Entertainment on Oct. 12,
but the date has been bumped to Nov. 16. We'll start taking orders at Weaver's
online (and by phone and mail) around Nov. 1. We'll be ready to ship all
Season 1 DVD orders on the official release date of Nov. 16. We expect these
DVDs
to be "uncut" and of exceptional quality. We don't anticipate any significant
special features on these DVDs (though having closed captioning will be nice),
but just having the episodes with superb technical quality and uncut will be
triumph enough. The suggested retail price is about $40.00, but our price is
going to be 20% off that price, or just $32.00.
Note: Though a portion of all proceeds from all items that Weaver's sells
goes to support various Mayberry events throughout the year, ALL profits from
the sale of this DVD set through the rest of 2004 will be designated for
supporting the Surry Arts Council's Mayberry Days in 2005. Because our expected
profit margin for this item is pretty lean because of the discounted price that
we're offering, we won't have very much margin to donate per DVD set. But if we
sell most of the sets that we've initially ordered, then these DVDs could be
a significant part of TAGSRWC and Weaver's annual donation to Mayberry Days.
So thanks in advance for supporting Mayberry Days when you buy these DVDs from
Weaver's!
If sales go well, Paramount plans to release the other seven seasons an
entire season at a time.
All of our Mayberry items can be viewed and ordered at our Web site at
http://WeaversDepartmentStore.com
Here are descriptions of some of the newest items, as well as of some other
fairly recent ones.
* WISHIN' I WAS FISHIN' T-SHIRT $15.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/tshirts.htm
We think this nostalgic T-shirt really captures the easy-going, relaxed
feeling of Mayberry with three of our favorite characters smiling and doing
what
they like bestâhanging out at the fishin' hole. Available in adult sizes
Small,
Medium, Large, X-large, and 2X-large. And available in a shirt color choice of
either white or olive.
* MORE THAN OTISâNO BULL!: A SALUTE TO HOLLYWOOD'S HAL J. SMITH $10.00
By John D. Michaud III
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/book_etc.htm
If you're a fan of Mayberry's lovable town drunk Otis Campbell and actor Hal
Smith who played him, then this book is a must for you. More Than Otis is a
fact-filled and loving tribute to Hal's entire life and career. It is truly the
definitive resource for information about the fascinating world of this
wonderful and talented friend of Mayberry. The 72-page, oversized book has over
130
photos, many shared by Hal's family and never before published.
As a special bonus for Weaver's customers, we will also include a copy of
the 4-page March 1994 Special Edition of TAGSRWC's "Bullet" newsletter, which
was devoted entirely to Hal after his death in January of that year.
But the book itself is treasure enough. It is chock-full of information
and insights that essentially trace the history of 20th century radio,
television, and animation. Among the Mayberry stars interviewed for the book
were Hal
Smith himself, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Howard Morris, Bernard Fox, Janet
Waldo, Richard O. Linke, Frank Cady, Rance Howard, Sam Edwards, and Margaret
Kerry-Wilcox.
Our copies of the book are autographed by author John. D. Michaud III. For
just $10, you simply can't beat the value of this special look at the life
and times of Hal Smith.
* BARNEY "MASTER OF THE BIG HOUSE" TIN SIGN $13.
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/collection/artgallery.htm#master
This newest of the Mayberry tin signs measures 12.5 x 16 inches and takes no
prisoners as it captures every inch of Barney's jailhouse bravado. There are
now 6 of these Mayberry tin signs. You can get the set of all 6 at Weaver's for
just $66.00.
* MAYBERRRY/MOUNT AIRY LOCATION OVAL $2.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/cards.htm#Oval
Folks seem to have location ovals on their cars from all kinds of places
these days. They started as insignia representing European countries. Now the
ovals fashion has reached even Mayberry. And what better place to identify
with!
These Mayberry/Mount Airy ovals have a suggested retail price of $3.50,
but we've got them for the ultra-reasonable price of just $2. Add this friendly
touch of class to your vehicle and you're sure to get lots of smiles from
folks who pass you. (We know you won't be the one passing anybody in your car
because you love the slow pace of Mayberry and you know all about Barney's
Checkpoint Chickie!)
* THE BANJO ALBUM by Doug Dillard $15.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/dillards.htm
This album is one of the most-admired bluegrass-flavored instrumental albums
of all time. The 2004 version of the album (originally released in 1969), has
5 additional cuts that were not on the original release, for a total of 16
truly fantastic tunes. If you enjoy banjo music and the Doug Dillard style, it
simply doesn't get any better than this. And with a supporting cast including
Byrds member Gene Clark and Eagles member Bernie Leadon, plus John Hartford,
Byron Berline, and Vassar Clements, the album soars to toe-tapping heights.
(And
"Andy Griffith Show" fans will want to know that Mayberry's Country Boys
members Roger Bush and Billy Ray Lathum also play on three tracks).
Here are the songs on the album:
1. Runaway Country
2. Turkey Knob
3. Home Sweet Home
4. Foggy Mountain Breakdown
5. Jamboree
6. Cumberland Gap
7. Clinch Mountain Backstep
8. Bully of the Town
9. Dear Old Dixie
10. Bells of St. Mary
11. Banjolina
12. Back Up & Push
13. Dixie Breakdown
14. Hard Times
15. Old Joe Clark
16. Train
As someone once said, if you're counting off the world's greatest banjo
players on one hand, Earl Scruggs is surely the thumb, but Doug Dillard is
likely
the next digit over. And so it is that we raise our index finger high when
counting Doug Dillard!
* JIM NABORS CHRISTMAS $12.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/jimnabors/
The 12 songs on this special collection of Christmas music were originally
recorded in 1967 and 1972. They have been digitally re-mastered for this CD.
The
inspirational singing voice of Jim Nabors has never sounded better. Sure to
bring joy to your holiday season.
1. O Come All Ye Faithful
2. Christmas Song
3. Little Drummer Boy
4. Silent Night, Holy Night
5. Silver Bells
6. Go Tell It on the Mountain
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
8. O Little Town of Bethlehem
9. Jingle Bells
10. O Holy Night
11. White Christmas
12. Joy to the World
* 16 MOST REQUESTED SONGS BY JIM NABORS $13.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/jimnabors/
This CD is essentially a Greatest Hits collection of popular releases and
songs of faith by Jim Nabors, including his signature version of "The
Impossible
Dream."
1. Impossible Dream
2. Time for Us
3. Try to Remember
4. Love Is Blue
5. Love Me With All Your Heart
6. Somewhere, My Love
7. What Now, My Love?
8. My Cup Runneth Over
9. Lord's Prayer
10. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
11. You'll Never Walk Alone
12. More
13. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me
14. Jean
15. Sunrise, Sunset
16. And This Is My Beloved
* THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDY $12.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/music.htm
Everything is sacred in this compilation of some of Andy's favorite gospel
songs that he have been released on some of his other gospel albums over the
years, especially his Grammy-nominated (including one winner) albums of the
1990s. Sure to inspire.
1. Amazing Grace/Grace Greater Than All Our Sin
2. The Ragged Old Cross/Near the Cross
3. Shall We Gather at the River/Will the Circle Be Unbroken
4. Whispering Hope
5. Softly and Tenderly/I Surrender All/Pass Me Not
6. There Is a Fountain/Are You Washed?/Nothing But the Blood
7. How Great Thou Art
8. When They Ring the Golden Bells/In the Sweet By and By
9. I Love to Tell the Story
10. Sweet Hour of Prayer/What a Friend We Have in Jesus
11. We're Marching to Zion/When the Saints Go Marching In
12. It Is No Secret
* ANDY'S GREATEST LAUGHS $11.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/music.htm
Here are 11 of Andy Griffith's biggest comedy hits at a very nice price.
1. Make Yourself Comfortable
2. What It Was, Was Football (Parts 1 & 2)
3. Romeo and Juliet (Parts 1 & 2)
4. Andy and Cleopatra
5. North Carolina, My Home State
6. Swan Lake
7. Hamlet
8. The Discovery of America
9. Opera: Carmen
10. Love Poems: "To the Lovely Juanita Beasley"
11. Love Poems: "Togetherness"
* ANDY GRIFFITH SINGS OLD-TIME FAVORITES $11.00
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/music.htm
This CD is all of Andy singing, mostly with bent toward the blues that he
loves so much to sing. The Fishin' Hole is the "Andy Griffith Theme" with
words.
And Mayberry fans will recognize 5 other cuts as being songs that were
performed on the show.
1. The Fishin' Hole
2. Pick a Bale of Cotton
3. How Long, How Long Blues
4. Don't Look Back
5. Police Department Blues
6. The Crawdad Song
7. The Midnight Special
8. Flop-Eared Mule
9. Sourwood Mountain
10. Cindy
11. Mama Guitar
12. Careless Love
Some other of our most popular and recent items include:
* FRAMED GOMER PYLE PRINT SIGNED BY JIM NABORS ($59.00)
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/collection/artgallery.htm
We're pleased to offer this brand new matted and framed photo of Gomer Pyle
at the gas pump signed by Jim Nabors. In addition to the large photo of Gomer,
there's text about his role on the show and a second photo of Andy Griffith,
Don Knotts, and Jim Nabors sitting in chairs during a break in filming. A
snapshot of Jim signing the prints at his beachfront home in Hawaii and a
certificate of authenticity are attached to the back of the print. The black
frame
measures 11 x 14. Limited Edition of 5,000.
Special Offer: Order the similar signed Barney Fife Print that we offer
and the signed Gomer Pyle Print as a pair for only $110.00 and save $8.00
quicker than you can say, "Shazam!"
* 2005 ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW WALL CALENDAR ($13.00)
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/coolstuff.htm#Calendar2005
For the first time ever, there is an "Andy Griffith Show" calendar two years
in a row. This 2005 calendar (the fifth Mayberry calendar since the first in
1989) follows the basic design of the 2004 calendar. It has black & white
photos from favorite moments featuring Andy, Barney, Opie, Aunt Bee and Gomer.
(See
the back cover image for a look at all 12 photos.) The main difference from
the 2004 calendar (besides the year) is that all of the photos are correctly
placed and not reversed, as all the photos were in the infamous and highly
collectible 2004 calendar (we still have a few available). The calendar
measures 11
x 12 inches when folded. Unfolded and displayed, it will bring Mayberry joy
all year long at home or at work. Can't wait to start your Christmas shopping?
What better way than a date (or 365) with Mayberry!
* "MAYBERRY REVISITED: A TRIBUTE TO THE DARLIN'S" CD ($12.00)
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/dillards.htm#Revisited
Some of Nashville's top musicians who are fans of both The Dillards and
Mayberry have come together to perform on this musical salute to the legendary
Dillards and their Mayberry alter-egos, the Darlings.
On this CD, you'll find songs that the Darling boys played on "The Andy
Griffith Show" and some that they talked about playing and even started to
play,
but had to stop because they made Charlene, Briscoe, or baby Andelina cry. This
album is released with the enthusiastic blessings of The Dillards.
"These guys are doing a wonderful job carrying on the 'Mayberry musical
tradition.' It's very uplifting to see that Mayberry values still live on in so
many people's hearts. God bless you. " -- Rodney Dillard
There are 10 tracks on the CD, some as instrumentals and some beautifully
sung in the Darlings style. The songs included are:
1. Dooley
2. Shuckin' The Corn
3. Shady Grove
4. Cripple Creek
5. Old Joe Clark
6. Till the End of the World Goes Round
7. Boil Them Cabbage Down
8. There Is a Time
9. Lonesome Road Blues
10. Ruben's Train
We're proud to be the first outlet to offer this super CD. It's sure to
provide toe-tapping enjoyment for any fan of The Dillards, the Darlings,
Mayberry
and outstanding bluegrass music.
* MAYBERRY BAIT AND TACKLE BLANKET/THROW
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/weaversnew1.htm#bait
This newest of the Mayberry throws is perfect for anybody who enjoys
Mayberry's connection to fishing and the happy faces of Andy, Barney, Opie and
Gomer.
This giant tapestry throw, which is fringed around the entire border, measures
a whopping 58 in. x 65 in. It's perfect outdoors for picnics or indoors for
couch potatoes! The throw gives the general impression of being primarily tan
and brown from a distance, but close up you can see that it's actually an
intricate weave of a rainbow of colors. How did Aunt Bee and Clara pull that
off!
The throw is made of acrylic and cotton and is easy to care for. It can be
gently machine washed or dry-cleaned. Go on...take the bait. It's a great
value for just $39.00
* "ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW" CERAMIC/TIN CONTAINER
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/weaversnew1.htm#cookie_2004
This new collectible container is part tin and part ceramic. It's capped off
with a classic Mayberry touchâ¦a Sheriff Dept. cap! It's about a foot high and
about 8 inches in diameter. Perfect for storing anything from cookies to those
extra bullets. The price is currently just $36.00. NOTE: The price will be
going up by $6.00 after this introductory offer. We expect the price increase
to
take effect before around Aug. 1.
* MAYBERRY BIRTHDAY BALLOONS
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/weaversnew1.htm#balloon
We have two designs of Mylar balloons that say Happy Birthday with a real
touch of Mayberry.
The green "Happy Birthday, You Old Goat!" design features a scene with
Andy and Barney and Jimmy the Goat from the classic "Loaded Goat" episode. It's
dynamite. (Blooey!)
The blue "You're How Old?" design features Barney and Gomer with shocked
expressions on their faces from the campfire scene in the popular "Back to
Nature" episode.
Both designs have an un-inflated diameter of about 16 inches with the same
graphics on both sides of the balloon. You'll need to arrange for your own
inflation with helium. (Most flower shops or floral depts. of grocery stores,
etc., that sell helium balloons will fill balloons of your own that you bring
to
them for about a dollar per balloon.) Our un-inflated Mayberry balloons are
$4.00 each, or you can get a Party Pair with one of each design for $7.00.
* TWO NEW MAYBERRY REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS JOIN PREVIOUS 8
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/games/games.htm
We're pleased to offer two new refrigerator magnets, bringing the total
number of designs currently available to 10. The five rectangular ones measure
about 2 x 3 inches and the five square ones are just under 3 inches per side.
The
magnets are $4.00 each or just $34 for a Complete of 10. See all 10 online at
Weaver's.
* "I WISH LIFE WAS LIKE MAYBERRY" CD by Rodney Dillard
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/dillards.htm#lifewaslike
This release from Rodney Dillard is Taylor-made for Mayberry fans. Just look
at the song titles and see for yourself:
1. The Darlin' Boys
2. There Is a Time
3. There Goes the Neighborhood
4. Doug's Tune
5. Wicker Rocking Chair
6. Ebo Walker
7. Dooley
8. I Wish Life Was Like The Andy Griffith Show
9. Mayberry Moment
10. Wet Shoes in the Sunset (recently added 10th track)
That's 9 outstanding tracks of Mayberry and Mayberry-esque music, plus a
track with Rodney's personal reflections about what it means to have a Mayberry
life. Price: $15.00.
* "SMILES & TEARS" CD by LeRoy "Mack" McNees
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/music/music.htm
This new bluegrass-flavored CD by TAGS and Country Boys alum LeRoy is fun,
inspirational, funny and moving, depending on the particular song. There are
songs written by everyone from Sheb Woolley and Les Brown to Carter Stanley and
Roy Acuff...and LeRoy Mack himself. With sidemen including fellow legends Chris
Hillman and Herb Pederson. Here's a list of the songs:
1. A Matter of Policy
2. East Bound Train (Going for a pardon)
3. I Just Don't Look Good Naked Anymore
4. No School Bus in Heaven
5. Alabama Jubilee
6. Praying Mantis Love Affair
7. This One Belongs to Me
8. Sentimental Journey
9. Dream of a Miner's Child
10. Putting on the Dog
11. I'm Dying a Sinners Death
12. The Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake
13. Jan's Song (words by LeRoy Mack)
It's a super CD of toe-tapping music that's sure to prompt many smiles and
maybe a few tears (the good kind). Price: $15.00. Also, a special combo price
with another of LeRoy's fine CDs is available online at Weaver's.
* BACK IN STOCKâ¦MORE THAN JUST A FUN GIRL FROM MOUNT PILOT: THE STORY OF JEAN
CARSON
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/book_etc.htm#fungirl
This interesting and rare paperback is back in stock. It's the story of "Fun
Girl Daphne" Jean Carson's career as compiled by writer Lee Grant with Jean's
cooperation. Includes seldom-seen photos from Jean's personal collection.
We've found a few more copies (these copies are not autographed). Price: $10.00
THE MAYBERRY NEIGHBORHOOD
http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/neighborhood/
We have a section of Weaver's online called "The Mayberry Neighborhood." It's
a section with all sorts of neat items that, while not directly Mayberry
related, have a similar wholesome, nostalgic and pop-culture feeling as
Mayberry.
Among the TV shows with items featured in this section are "M*A*S*H," "The
Honeymooners," "I Love Lucy," "Bewitched," "The Brady Bunch," "I Dream of
Jeannie" and "The Dukes of Hazzard." We also have Roy Rogers, The Cat in the
Hat (and
others from Dr. Seuss), Superman and Batman items.
With this section, we're trying to make available to Weaver's shoppers the
"best of the best" of items that deal with other hip and wholesome TV shows
and pop culture icons.
**** UPCOMING EVENTS ****
* Oct. 16: David Browning hosts the monthly Blue Ridge Jamboree at the Andy
Griffith Playhouse in Mount Airy, N.C.
* Oct. 19: George Lindsey performs at the North Carolina State Fair in
Raleigh. Times TBA.
* Nov. 16: Release date for the Complete First Season of TAGS on DVD.
* Nov. 5, 2004, to May 29, 2005: Ronnie Schell and Ruta Lee perform in
"Senior Class: A Revue of the Golden Years" at the Palme d'Or Theatre in Palm
Desert, Calif. For more info, call 1-888-240-3003 or visit
http://www.seniorclassrevue.com
* Nov 26: The Roland White Band performs at 9 p.m. at the Station Inn in
Nashville, Tenn. Admission is $8.00.
* Dec. 1: David Browning performs "Scrooge" at Central Presbyterian Church in
Bristol, Va.
* Dec. 3-5: Jim Nabors sings in three performances of his annual "Christmas
with Friends and Nabors" show with the Honolulu Symphony at the Hawaii Theatre.
For more info, visit www.hawaiitheatre.com or call (808) 528-0506.
* Dec. 10: David Browning performs as Ebeneezer for the "Scrooge Dinner" at
the Oakboro Music Hall. For info, visit http://www.oakboromusichall.com
* Dec. 10 and 11: The Roland White Band performs at 9 p.m. at the Station Inn
in Nashville, Tenn., as part of Bill Monroe Appreciation Nights.
* Dec. 18: The Roland White Band performs at 9 p.m. at the Station Inn in
Nashville, Tenn. Admission is $8.00.
* Apr. 8 and 9, 2005: Doug and Rodney Dillard, the VW Boys, and a host of
Mayberry "tribute artists" (including David "Mayberry Deputy" Browning, Allan
"Floyd" Newsome, Kenneth "Oits" Junkin, Tim "Goober" Pettigrew, Jeff "Howard
Sprague" Branch, and Jamie "Opie" Sullivan) will celebrate "A Tribute to
Mayberry"
during the first annual Good Ole Days Festival in historic downtown Cocoa,
Fla. Others stars TBA. The festival will include autograph sessions, music, a
parade, Mayberry Memorabilia exhibits, an antique car and tractor show, and a
Mayberry trivia contest. For more info, call organizer Al Gandolfi at (321)
636-6188.
* Apr. 9, 2005: The Roland White Band performs at the Cross Country Trail
Ride Bluegrass Festival in Eminence, Mo.
* Apr. 22-24, 2005: The 8th Annual George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival on the
campus of the University of North Alabama in Florence. Visit
http://www.lindseyfilmfest.com
* June 3, 2005: Tentative release date for Ron Howard's "Cinderella Man."
* Sept. 22-24, 2005: 16th Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. Tickets
available at www.surryarts.org or by calling 1-800-286-6193.
We suggest that you regularly check the Events Calendar at
http://www.tagsrwc.com for more information and updates about these events and
others that
might be added between now and the next issue of the "Weaver's Newsletter."
**** NEWS OF CAST & CREW ****
The biggest Mayberry event since our July issue was of course September's
Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. This year a whopping 10 cast members from
TAGS
were in attendance: Maggie Peterson Mancuso and all four of her Darling TV
brothers (Doug Dillard, Rodney Dillard, Mitch Jayne and Dean Webb), Betty Lynn,
James Best, LeRoy "Mack" McNees, George Spence, andâ¦Andy Griffith!
They were all there to help Mount Airy and the Surry Arts Council
celebrate the unveiling of the TV Land Landmark statue paying tribute to "The
Andy
Griffith Show." The statue was a replica of the statue dedicated in Raleigh
last
October. An amphitheater hillside overflowing with as many as 8,000 people
watched as Andy Griffith was introduced by TV Land General Manager Larry Jones
before Andy then unveiled the new statue and proceeded to give a magnificent
heartfelt speech. He closed his speech with a rousing rendition of the Mayberry
Union High fight song that brought an enormous cheer from the enthusiastic
crowd.
The statue was then placed in its permanent, prominent spot on the front
lawn of the Andy Griffith Playhouse, where it will be respected and enjoyed by
many visitors for years to come. Andy left town shortly after the dedication,
but his masterful speech was the talk of the town for the rest of the
fun-filled weekend.
His fellow stars and others entertained throughout the rest of the
weekend, which was as close to a perfect Mayberry weekend as a fan could ever
dream
of.
In other news, James Best and his Best Friend Films won the People's
Choice Award for their short film "House of Forever" at the Melbourne
Independent
Film Festival in September.
We regret to report that Sam Edwards died of heart failure on July 28, in
Durango, Colo., at age 89. He appeared as family-man moonshiner Sam Muggins in
"Christmas Story" (Episode #11) and as Lester Scobey in "Andy Forecloses"
(Episode #28). He also appeared in smaller roles in three other TAGS episodes,
plus an episode each of "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and "Mayberry R.F.D."
Sam Edwards was born in Macon, Ga., in 1915, into an acting family. He
appeared in over 100 episodes of TV shows (including five seasons as recurring
banker Bill Anderson on "Little House on the Prairie" and many guest spots on
"Dragnet") and in more than three dozen films (from "East Side Kids" in 1940
and
"Captain Midnight" in 1942 and "Twelve O'Clock High" in 1949 to "Escape to
Witch Mountain" in 1975 and "The Postman Always Rings Twice" in 1981).
He was even more prolific in his voice work for radio, animated
productions and record albums. Along with Mayberry's Howard McNear and Parley
Baer, he
was a regular, as many characters, on radio's "Gunsmoke." He was a voice for
Thumper in Disney's "Bambi" and did voices for Tigger and Owl on
"Winnie-the-Pooh" albums for Disney. Along with fellow Mayberrians, such as Hal
Smith, Howard
Morris and Allan Melvin, Sam Edwards was one of Hollywood's most "in demand"
voice actors.
He also enjoyed a wonderful 20-year retirement as he attended old-time
radio conventions and traveled the country in the family RV with wife Beverly,
a
noted travel writer.
Sam Edwards is survived by his wife, children William, Deborah and Linda,
and his brother, actor Jack Edwards.
We haven't even scratched the surface of the marvelous career of Sam
Edwards. (If you want to read a magnificently detailed and loving biography
about
him by his son, Bill, visit http://www.perfesserbill.com/sam_bio.shtml) In
Mayberry, Sam Edwards' roles as Sam Muggins and Lester Scobey are wonderful
monuments to his career that fans will enjoy for generations. TAGSRWC has made
a
donation to the Surry Arts Council in his memory.
We're also sorry to report that actor J. Edward McKinley, who played
Governor George C. Handley in "The Cannon" (Episode #172), died in Beverly
Hills on
July 30. He was 86 years old. He was born in Seattle, Wash., on October 11,
1917. His acting career saw him almost always playing authority
figuresâmostly
politicians, doctors, professors and the like. In Mayberry, he will always be
remembered for playing the Governor to whom the town's Potato Queen presented
a potato. He then proceeded to give a speech while holding the potato.
Writer Joseph Bonaduce passed away in Northridge, Calif., on Aug. 3
from complications stemming from several strokes. He was born in Jessup, Penn.,
on Feb. 5, 1927. He was a writer for five episodes of TAGS: "Opie Steps Up in
Class" (Episode #225), "Andy's Trip to Raleigh" (Episode #226), "Howard and
Millie" (Episode #233), "Goober and the Auto Show" (Episode #242) and "The
Wedding" (Episode #246). He also wrote two episodes of "Mayberry R.F.D." and
for
popular TV shows such as "Bonanza," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Laredo," "Nanny
and the Professor," "The Waltons," "Little House on the Prairie," "Apple's
Way,"
and "Love American Style." He was the father of actor Danny Bonaduce (who
appeared in three episodes of "Mayberry R.F.D.").
Actor Ignatius Wolfington, died of natural causes at his home in Studio
City, Calif., on September 30. Born in Philadelphia on Oct. 14, 1920, "Iggie,"
as he preferred to be billed, was one of the consummate professionals of his
generation of stage and screen actors. His connection to Mayberry is that he
played George Watkins, the new husband of Howard Sprague's mother, in "The
Wedding" (Episode #246). He also appeared in one episode of "Mayberry R.F.D."
He was
nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the original Broadway
production of "The Music Man." His many TV credits include "Gunsmoke," "Get
Smart,"
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and "The Rockford Files." He also appeared with
Andy Griffith in 1975's "Adams of Eagle Lake" and can be seen 1974's "Herbie
Rides Again," starring Ken Berry. He portrayed Edmund Dexter on "All My
Children" in 1985 and 1986.
Iggie Wolfington was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star in World War
II. He spearheaded the establishment of the West Cast office for the Actors
Fund of America. He led the West Coast office from 1969 to 1984. He is survived
his wife, actress, Lynn Wood.
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We also have our phone order line available for shopping convenience. The
number is (615) 604-1298 (no longer toll free). Our phone line also has new
part-time hours. It will generally be manned Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. CT, but
there will not always be somebody there even during those times. However, you
can always leave a message 24 hours a day and we'll call you back "on our
nickel" to get your order at a time convenient to you. (If you have an evening
number that you can leave for a call back, that's best.) We'll probably have
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Besides shopping online and by phone (and by mail), you can find most of
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A selection of our most popular items is available at 9 Music Square South
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Between issues of the "Weaver's Newsletter," keep up with the goings-on in
Mayberry with the more-or-less daily "Who's Been Messin' Up the Bulletin
Board?" Digest. It's a free subscriber list that consists entirely of comments,
news flashes, and questions and answers from subscribers. You can sign up for
that list by going to the "Mailing Lists" link at http://tagsrwc.com.
TAGSRWC also publishes "The eBullet" in more or less alternate months to
the "Weaver's Newsletter. "The eBullet" is the online successor to our longtime
printed newsletter, "The Bullet." Like the "Weaver's Newsletter," "The
eBullet" is free. It includes some of the same news as the "Weaver's
Newsletter,"
but with more features and depth and a little less emphasis on merchandise
news.
To sign up go to http://www.tagsrwc.com/ebullet/joinebullet.htm
And if you like to receive Mayberry information on good old-fashioned
paper, we have a publication called "The Pocket." It's a four- to eight-page
newsletter that contains highlights from "The eBullet" and the "Weaver's
Newsletter." Since "The Pocket" involves printing and postage, there is a fee
to receive
it. Subscriptions for the three issues 2004 are now being taken. The cost for
all three issues is $6.00.
You can sign up for "The Pocket" online at
http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/weavers/thebullet.htm or by writing to TAGSRWC,
9 Music Square South, PMB
146, Nashville TN 37203-3286.
TAGSRWC's other main vehicle for Mayberry information is simply our Web
site at http://www.tagsrwc.com. It has extensive content and links for just
about everything a Mayberry fan might be looking for.
The next issue of the "Weaver's Newsletter" is scheduled for late November
(with the October "eBullet" and November "Pocket" scheduled in the meantime).
That's all for now. We hope you have fun browsing at Weaver's and visiting
http://www.tagsrwc.com
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:40:38 -0500
From: Marie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Fwd: Mitford books & Jan Karon]
To: andy fans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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I love Jan Karon & Mitford.
http://bb.mitfordbooks.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=1 is the
website for their message boards. Do you go there? If you do I am
Cajunlady. The main page is www.Mitfordbooks.com & has this month's
letter from Jan Karon. Next summer the posters are planning a meet &
greet in Blowing Rock, the inspiration for Mitford, much as Mt. Airy is
the inspiration for Mayberry.
I also like the Katherine Valentine books about Dorsetville, CT. This
time the priest & the church are Roman Catholic (as am I) & it takes
places outside my beloved South, but they books are a great read & much
like Mitford. http://www.katherinevalentine.com/ has more info. I
finished A Miracle for St Cecilia's (book 1) & now am reading And Grace
Will Lead me on (book 3). Missed book 2 so I am hoping that the
bookmobile brings it next time. Mrs. Valentine did have J K's publisher
Penguin Putnam but for book 3 has switched to Doubleday.
Thanks for mentioning one of my fave authors in the digest.
Marie in SW Louisiana
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:25:10 -0500
From: Dawn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Catching up on photos
To: <[email protected]>
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I'm a little behind on reading my Digests, but I wanted to tell Jeff Koontz
how much I enjoyed seeing the photos from Mayberry Days posted on the Surry
Arts Council web site. They are fantastic photos! Andy looks so good.
Dawn in Kansas City
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 07:26:07 -0400
From: "Jeff Koontz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Mayberry Days Photos / Report
To: "WBMUTBB" <[email protected]>
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I've posted a good number of photos from Mayberry Days to the Surry Arts
Council website at
http://host29.ipowerweb.com/~surryart/main/displaypage.php?page=images/galle
ry/md04galleryindex.html
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:33:57 -0700
From: "Ruth Stanley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Aunt Bee & Normal School
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Didn't Aunt Bee mention taking care of Andy when he was a young-un ? Perhaps
Aunt Bee being the motherly kind of lady that she was, was asked to help out in
in family situations when someone needed help in their home.
Of course we don't know for sure whether she did indeed teach school. There
were a lot of one room school houses in rural areas. I can remember my
husband's aunt telling me she taught one, here in Oregon. Our State Fairgrounds
had one on display & think still does of the old one room school house.
(Aunt Bee 2) Ruth in Ore.
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:39:11 -0500
From: "MICHAEL CREECH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: The name of that song is...
To: <[email protected]>
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That song that plays in different episodes (on Goobers new transistor radio,
when Andy and Helen go back to Helens after being trapped in the cave,
others) is titled "Barney's Hoedown" and can be found on the "SONGS, THEMES
AND LAUGHS FROM THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW" album and I would think that it is
on the recent CD release of the same name that probably is available at
"WEAVERS".
Mike "I hate a know it all" Creech
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:32:13 +0000
From: "Alison Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Song on radio
To: [email protected]
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>I 've done some studyin' on that, and it's either "Tico,Tico", "Don't
>Beat Your Grandma With a Great Big Stick" or "Tearin' Up Your Old
>Clothes for Rags"
I was thinking it might be "Cheery Beery Bin" or something else from the
Light Classics.
Doug Johnson
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:35:25 -0500
From: "Luman, Loraine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: Another similarity to Mayberry
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:00:54 -0500
From: "Brearry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Another similarity to Mayberry..
To: <[email protected]>
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>Here in Indiana we have a writer by the name of Philip Gulley.
>He writes about a fictional small town in Indiana by the name
>of Harmony. We Gullyites know the books as the Harmony Series.
>They are loaded with colorful characters, messages of faith and
>inspiration, and laugh-out-loud stories! Just as in Jan Karon's
>Mitford Series (which I really like too) the similarity to Mayberry
>is wonderful reading...
>I'm sure you can find Mr. Gulley's books on the internet...
>Brenda Jo
We live near the town of New Harmony, Indiana. It is a very quaint town,
but nothing like our Mayberry. This is a re-created village from the early
to mid 1800's.
Lorraine
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