Barney's middle initial
Bill wrote: ...and the old reference of Barnard P. Fife. Who knows what the name for the "P" was? >>> We're never told what the P stands for, but I like to think it was Paul. In 1993 when my wife gave birth to twin boys, I wanted to name them Andrew Jackson Mulik and Bernard Paul Mulik, but she disagreed. She did agree to "Taylor" as a first name for one of them, though. My brother has a son named Bernard -- they call him Bernie, but I bet you can all guess what _I_ call him. --Paul ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
End of season five
Awhile back I posted a message in response to Joe's concern about being depressed once he came to the end of season five, knowing that it was the end of Barney as a regular character. Well, Joe, I'm going to have to follow my own advice because I finished my season five set a couple days ago and admit that my spirits flagged a bit afterward. But it's so nice to know that I have the whole first five seasons sitting there on the shelf and that at any time I can pop in a DVD and enjoy Barney all over again! I was disappointed to realize that Barney does not appear in the last two episodes. I can understand their reasoning in not including him in the last show, since they were introducing Jerry Van Dyke's character, but to leave Barney out of those episodes when they knew this was Don's last season with the show just doesn't seem right somehow. I have always wondered why they didn't write a special episode explaining Barney's departure from Mayberry. I think the end of season five would be easier to take if there were some sort of farewell to Barney and a tying up of loose ends. I'm not sure why, but those last two shows of season five seem to have a different feel to them--more like the color episodes than the B&W's. It's not just that Barney doesn't appear. I can't quite put my finger on it, but when I viewed them, I felt like I was already into season six. Anyone else have that reaction? Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gavin McDarren (or Something Like That)
Re: I'm pretty sure you were, as we wouldn't have missed something like that on the list (since Gavin appeared in two episodes). Sounds like your friend had him confused with Darrin McGavin, who did die the day after his "No Deposit No Return" co-star, Don Knotts. Yes, those two are always getting confused. Why, even on the way to the funeral last Sunday, my spouse once referred to him as Gavin. And what's worse, during the eulogy, co-star (and close friend) Jack Grinnage even came dangerously close to calling him "Gavin McLeod" before he caught himself! Them names is tricky! John of SoCal "Off duty? When is a lawman ever really off duty?" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wak of Fame Star
Having been involved in Don Knotts getting nominated for his Star on the Walk of Fame, I can shed a little light on that subject. The celebrities themselves do not pay for the Star, but whoever nominates the celebrity is responsible for a $15,000.00 fee. By the way, Don Knotts star was the first to have the $15,000 fee, prior to that, the fee was $7,500.00. Whenever someone nominates a celebrity, then if the Walk of Fame committee selects that celebrity as a recipient, that's when the fee is due. In Don Knotts case, I helped another person collect donations from both celebrities and fans to pay for half and TV LAND paid the other half. Unfortunately, the other person had promised to send photo's of Don receiving his Star to everyone that contributed $5 or more, but he never got around to doing that. Mike Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: People Magazine Article
Far as the hollywood crowd is concerned, we ain't nuttin but stupid bumbling hicks. There are worse things than being a hick. One is being a hungry hick. Don Good (I'll have the special." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 81
Hey, Just wondering, in regard to Barney's middle name. Someone mentioned it being Bernard P. Fife and Barney referring to his middle name as being Tibbs. Could it be the "P" is silent ??? Ptibbs ??? (just kidding! As if we didn't have enough confusion on the subject!) You All Have A Mayberry Day! Danna In Indiana ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Movies
"Don't throw the baby out with the bath water" There are many things I don't like about Hollywood these days but there are still good movies if you pick and choose. A few my daughters and I have gone to see are Ron Howard's "Cinderella Man", "The March of the Penquins" ( that is a wonderful documentary for children and adults) and "Walk The Line" about Johnny Cash's life. Mary Grace in Georgia ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gavin McLeod
Thanks to the many friendly folks who emailed me to let me know that Gavin McLeod is alive and well. I bet that rumor of his demise was started at Floyds. You know how those gossiping men are. He probably put too much water in his bathtub on the Love Boat and the next thing you know they had him falling overboard and drowning. Kenneth G. Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 715-839-8470 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney's Midldle Name
Have found at least three references to Barneys middle name, in the episode "Class Reunion" the year book had Barney's middle name as Melton, in episode "a Plaque for Mayberry, Andy responded with I thought your middle name was "Oliver", when Barney says his middle name is Tibbs, and the old reference of Barnard P. Fife. Who knows what the name for the "P" was? I ordered season two, hope it is as good as season one is. Season one's digital quality is outstanding. Bill from the Desert ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
