>>>There were no inconsistencies on the show. This is a situation comedy, in which the players can play different parts under different names if the show is writ that way. Like, Howard was not always Howard. Ernest T was not always Ernest T. Mrs. Mendlebright was also Big Maude, as those situations called for them to be that. ......I do hope that flipped the light switch and everyone can now see the difference!...Welford the Camera nuttttt......<<<
Just some polite commentary, my friend. I think you meant Big Maude and Elenora Poultice. as to your opening statement... I can agree with you that actors playing different roles is not an inconsistency. BUT, To say there are no inconsistencies..is a bit of a stretch. Throw out name changes like Goober Beasley to Goober Pyle and you still have things like Gomer knowing nothing about cars, and then being an expert on cars. Barney able to sing, not able to sing worth a lick. Ernest T Bass writing a note wrapped about a brick..but not able to read or write. Those are character inconsistencies. Then you have Physical inconsistencies such as the Taylor House Guest room which has been brought up..or the Mayor having an office over the courthouse when there is clearly no second floor...and there are more. Is it a problem? Absolutely not. It just gives us junior Deputy Trained Noticers things to notice that changed from one episode to the next. Some of the books out there about the Andy Griffith Show even list them. (so it's gotta be fact, right Barney?) My 249th favorite Episode (notice I didn't break no rule) is "Helen The Authoress" because it made Andy look a little silly, and there was not much comedy. I was watching a short High School Homecoming Parade last night. Someone asked when it would pass by, and an answer given was "about five minutes after it starts". I couldn't resist the Mayberry quote "You figure they'll do a block a minute?" (from the episode where the Governor visits and Warren shoots the cannon, I think). The Untrained Voice. _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
