I never read yet anywhere in my 18 months of Digest reading, the name Arthur Malet. He is going to be 82 in 2 weeks. He made two memorable Mayberry shows and he stands out as Purvis in Battle of Mayberry but as a vagrant in Lost and Found, who can forget his memorable bit. he had that goofy look, great comical features for buffonery. He reminds me to a degree of Richard Jury. He had a great career as character actor in some films but he had a great body of tv work. One film if you ever get to see it is Convicts 4 1962. he's a storekeeper a peepsqueeks a milksop type from the 30s who is murdered in a holdup. Its a highlight and a drama for this actor. But the vagrant in Lost and Found is so unforgettable. His far fetched story of stealing that broach and do you notice Aunt Bee's most convincing gullible look of believability as she listons to this hogwash. Its a classic look for Aunt Bee. Then again that episode itself was classic. Aunt Bee all upset with Goober and Warren in the kitchen. Also in Battle of Mayberry, note Arthur Malet on the classic Mayberry bench out front with our Mayberry men brooding over the true story of the battle. Arthur Malet just another forgotton unsung hero who deserves attention. He's another grand Mayberry resident who we saw or well he was a resident once and a bum the next. Either way he's always a joy to watch and liston to. Happy 82nd birthday Arthur Malet from Allan Newsome , our Mayberry readers and from me, Tom Kessel Col.Tim's Protege reject. With the loss of Fred and Clarence Earp (Dempsey) we are happy youre still with us. god bless you all. _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
