Well a fine lineup tonight Allan and Mayberry fans in color.Only A Rose a gem a grand Frances Bavier showcase, Claire's humility and Floyd funny as always at the contest.. New Doctor in Town is a good one with apprehension over Opie 's upcoming operation/ Classic Floyd lines knocking the new Doctor. Otis the Deputy. Hal Smith is brilliant in this gem. notice the Drinking' melody the music used as background in every drunken Otis scene unlike other episodes. Howard&Andy at the mercy of all people ,Otis to come to the rescue. Otis looking at that bottle in Andys desk drawer is in itself so comical and played out so well. Otis never looked boozier than in this, just getting off the ground. Thanks Hal. Dinner at Eight is brilliant on all counts. Andy is ready to kill the old Goob over the merry mixup.thats character actor Emory Parnell (Life of Riley's Hawkins) in one of his last roles as Helens Uncle. Goober Makes History, oh that beard has the oLD Goob in most offbeat role, the "brainy' one who talks down to his inferiors and look at Floyd taken in by the awe of it all, as he marvels AT Goobers transfomation.Goober was never ever more a pest than here. Finally Never Miss Good Bet. And get out your dvd players. Thats Mr Schwamps older brother getting out of the booth in the diner walking out as Andy comes in to talk to that charlaton. And for me unlike the rest of you, its a welcome joy to see Dick Ryan in his last acting chore ever thanks to Andy Griffith as Mr. Wilson Mayberrys stationmaster uttering his last line on screen, "Are you sure you dont want a round trip ticket.?" A grand actor i knew at the end of his life. thanks Dick and thanks Andy Griffith. All in all a good night in coor. Finally a correction, it wasnt Jenny from Lassie who wasnt ever seen. she was seen 4 or 5 times .Sister to Arthur Lake, Florence Lake . i was thinking of Sarah the switchboard operator who managed the phones nearby Mayberry in Hooterville in Petticoat Junction. ive counted 7 tv series with unknown phone operators .Thankyou Alan and Mayberry readers to allow me to share a few moments of my encounter with the Mayberry downhome folks. ok Col. Tim its time to go back to the studio til another marathon. Bless you all. Tom Kessel Col Tims Protege Reject _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
