Subject: Drama"We are all familiar with the funny moments on this show. What is
your favorite dramatic moment from the show?" The word "drama" has negtive
connotations for me (like the term "Drama Queen"), so I prefer the term "Tear
Jerker", because if I (almost) shed a tear, it must be somewhat "touching",
because I am a Misanthrope, and don't feel those feelings too often (except for
certain spoecial critters, and a select few friends and family members).There
are so many of these moments to choose from, but 3 come to mind (all are from
the b&w era. Sorry, but I can't think of one single solitary "touching" moment
in any non-b&w episode. I'm not being negative....just making an
observation: 1) When malcolm Tucker decides to spend the night at the Taylors,
after his big city anxieties fall by the wayside when Opie, Andy, Bee, and
Gomer talk him in to staying the night. (I get a chuckle thinking about the
writers considering where he lives
(Charlotte, NC) as being a "big city". Classic.3) ".....it sure does
son....but don't the trees seem nice and full?..." 'nuff said. 2) But my
favorite by far is when Otis redeems himself in front of his proud wife, the
Historical Society, and Mayor Pike, Andy, & Barney, genuinely describing that
just because he was Nathan Tibbs' kin didn't give him any reason to deserve any
special recognition, and how he couldn't expect to be considered great himself
just because a long lost relative was. To add to that, the way that his true
friend, Andy, never lost faith in him to show up sober. To me, nothing comes
close to that speech/episode and its' emphasis on redemption. For me, its' one
of the most brilliantly acted & produced scenes and episodes overall in the
history of any type of film medium. True, genuine brilliance. Charlie Varney
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