Re: Mayberry cars one last time
I just finished the last batch of car images from TAGS and submitted them to the Internet Movie Car Database. They are from the last two seasons and should be posted within about 10 days or so. (Also did some from "I Love Lucy," which are now posted.) Some observations: *At the beginning of the 1966-67 season, the owner of that green Ford Falcon is none other than Floyd. He apparently likes to swap cars from time to time. We've seen him in a '34 Pontiac and considering buying Gilly Walker's '58 Rambler. At the end of the '66-67 season, in his final appearance, he's driving a brand new, beautiful '67 Mercury Comet convertible. No wonder he left Mayberry and retired, the open road was calling him. I would love to know what kind of retirement plan helped him make those car payments. *In one of the last episodes, we find out the owner of the blue Mercury Comet is none other than Emmett. But we also see him in a '64 or '65 Falcon in another episode. *Look very carefully at the beginning of the episode about the council race between Sam and Emmett. Goober and Andy are walking down the street and in the background...are you ready for this? An Asten-Martin that looks identical to the one James Bond drives. Wonder if 007 ever did any work in Mayberry (or more realistically, at 40 Acres)? There it is, just sitting there casually, getting a lot less attention than a similar car would in any actual small town in the U.S. *Other exotic cars that pop up include the Jaguar the new town doctor shows up in, and the late model car (another Jaguar?) Opie plays around in at the auto show. *The Coors beer truck from "Goober the Executive" is a '66 Chevy C-series. And it appears the Acme gas station where they stop at the end, and see Goober's friend working the lube rack, was actually a "greeked" Shell station. The colors are a giveaway and the top part of the logo barely peeks out from being the Taylors' car. *1966 was the year Citgo became the motor oil of choice at Wally's Service/Goober's Service. Other ungreeked brands that slipped through include Birdseye frozen food, United Airlines and Kodak. On the other hand, several cars actually have their logos covered up, including Howard's '64 Chevy. *We see Andy using Aunt Bee's '55 Sunliner for personal use during the last season or so. No more taking the squad car on picnics. *The 1959 Ford pickup appears once as Emmett's work truck, but in the last few episodes it's cleaned up a bit (and the lettering removed from the door) to become Sam Jones' truck. Wow, Sam got Emmett's truck, the seat Emmett wanted on the council, and Howard's ex-girlfriend...he was something of a moocher, wasn't he? (Just kidding.) *It's now officially settled: Andy never drove a '68 squad car, the '67 even pops up in the series finale, "Mayberry R.F.D." Most Mayberry fans know this but occasionally people on car message forums insist otherwise despite a glaring lack of evidence. *In the episode where Opie makes friends with the rich kid, when Andy goes to the party at the mansion later, every single other guest shows up in a '67 Lincoln Continental, including a limo. No Cadillacs, no sports cars, just the Lincolns. This is hilarious as it makes it look like the rich life has way too much sameness and conformity to it. *Mayberrians evidently have an economical but sporty streak in them: during the last couple of seasons the town is overrun with Ford Mustangs. Dixon **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823239x1201398650/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=May Excfooter51509NO62) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Don Knotts
I was in Los Angeles last week and had the honor of visiting Don Knotts' gravesite. Admittedly it is probably not on most people's "Top 10 places I want to visit while in Los Angeles" but for me it was certainly well worth taking the time to pay tribute to the man who single-handedly brought more laughs into my life than any other actor. I wish there were more like him. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy Birthday Rodney!!
Happy Birthday Rodney Dillard Thank-you for all the music you have given us. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
"Spinstering" it
Remember in "Dinner for Eight" when Andy told Howard that he was "baching it" (meaning living like a bachelor) because Aunt Bee and Opie were both out of town? Well, I guess I am "spinstering it"! My husband took my daughter to visit his mom, and I am actually by myself for a couple of days. My darlin' person thought I could use some time alone, since I seldom have any (being a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom), and even then usually only an hour or two at a time. This brought to mind the episode "Dinner at Eight." Andy was relishing his time alone and went to the store for some exotic treats: wild mushrooms, oysters in chili sauce, shrimp enchiladas, and chocolate sauce. Well, I decided to take a cue from Andy and have life imitate art. So when I was walking the aisles of Big Lots yesterday, I decided to buy a few indulgence items that I would not normally put in my cart. I got some hummus dip, a jar of grilled artichoke hearts, a small box of pad thai (Asian noodle dish), and gazpacho soup. I've never tasted artichoke hearts, and I never even heard of pad thai before, but I am willing to expand my gastronomic horizons. This is what you call adventure eating! By the way, so far, no one has invited me over for a spaghetti dinner. Thelma Lou (Janet) P. S. -- If Lydia Crosswaithe appears on my doorstep with an alligator-hide suitcase in her hand, I'm not answering the door! (Well, I couldn't say Goober, could I? Both TAGS and my own life are strictly rated G!) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
40 Acres
I was looking at the retroweb.com site the other day at the 40 Acres pictures. The house known as Aunt Pittypat's in Gone With The Wind was located next door to Andy's house. It was featured as the haunted house on that one TAGS show and also the mayor's house. What I don't understand about this is, when Opie and his friend were walking towards the house and throwing the baseball, the house looks like it's standing in an isolated area. Just a dirt road and no houses around it. Does anybody know if it was dismantled and located in another area for the haunted house show? Or, are my eyes playing tricks on me? "Where's Gomer?" "Oh, he probably stepped in a closet." Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYZUDNvnoHOYhPaDnKXDspTikbqlWQOVsSXTNAwNL9PPoPPWZ6nX3K/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
ship
Ken, I'd love the see the bottle that ship came out of! Kim - Wylie, TX ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
social network for tags fans
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out-of-towners in more than one episode
on 1 may 09 Brad 'Neil Bentley' Cunningham wanted to know how many out-of-towners were seen in more than one episode of TAGS. Does Barney count. Your rules don't say anything about ex-Mayberrians. Barney first returned in 'The Return Of Barney Fife' for a high school reunion, again in Barney Comes To Mayberry', to escort his old girlfriend, and finally in "Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting' . But I'm wondering why they called Barney the host when the Russians diplomats stayed at Andy's house. I saw something strange this morning when I was watching my DVD's. In One show the line of buildings from the courthouse are, Floyd's Barbershop, Phoebie's Beauty Shop, Monroe's TV repair and Funeral home. In another episode, 'Barney On The Rebound' Crowley's Market in in place of Monroe's Funeral Home. Has anybody else noticed that one. victor 'Bert Miller' Friskey P.S. I just got my tickets in the mail today for Mayberry Days 2009 GOLLEE...SHAZAM ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nurse Peggy..
Though I liked all of Andy's female friends/girlfriends, and grew to love Helen, I must say that Peggy McMillian was my favorite! There was just something about her voice and her face, that was gentle, funny, kind, sweet and likeable. I think she would have made Andy a great wife and Opie a great Mom. But that's just my personal thoughts... Brenda Jo God shall be my hope, my stay, my guide, and lantern to my feet... William Shakespeare ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ryan O'Neill and Spinstering it
Yes, I was married to Ryan but that was before I moved to Mayberry and graduated from nursing school. I try to keep that quiet so as not to intimidate potential suitors even more than my new car does already. Hey, Mrs. Anderson - did you leave your heels right in the middle of the livingroom floor?! Peggy " If I felt like it!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Searching for Jack Prince
Hello fellow Mayberry-ites, I found a little more info on Jack Prince, but not much. It looks like he recorded three songs with Shep Fields and his Orchestra, all of which were released on the short-lived "Vogue Picture Records" label between May 1946 and April 1947. The songs are: Atlanta, GA I Guess I’ll Get the Papers ( and go home) Whatta Ya Gonna Do! I had never heard of Vogue Picture Records before but their story is a fascinating and colorful slice of Americana. This site has a lot of info about them: http://www.voguepicturerecords.org If you click on this link and then click on "print view (pdf)," you can download a hi-res pdf of an image of one of the picture records where you can see "jack prince- vocalist" on the label: http://www.bear-family.de/cd-dvd-series/vogue-picture-discs/shep-fields-his-orchestra.html?lang=1 I found a copy of it on eBay for $39.00: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vogue-Picture-78-rpm-R764-Shep-Fields-&-Orchestra_W0QQitemZ200342736893QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090516?IMSfp=TL090516122007r11998#ebayphotohosting (no I'm not the seller) Lastly I found this magazine ad. I believe it's from the New Yorker: http://cgi.ebay.com/Dorothy-Ross-Jack-Prince-Jazz-1940s-Original-Ad_W0QQitemZ220338277887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item334d2f4dff&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116#ebayphotohosting You can (just barely) see where Jack Prince was singing at "Club Bagatelle" with Dorothy Ross and The Striders. Wish I could have been a fly on the wall that night... Jason ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Inspector's Name?
Last week someone mentioned the inspectors name being the same as one of Andy's friends. I noticed the same type thing with the Production Manager in the credits. The man's name who owns the first house you see coming into Mayberry is.Frank Meyers. The production manager's name is also Frank E. Meyers. Does anyone know the story behind this coincidence? Very peculiar to me. Steve ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Real law
Way to go, "labspecimen" Kim, working Mayberry quotes into real law!! By the way, what's Elvis doing in Vegas these days? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Invisible People
We all know that on Andy there were hundreds of people who were mentioned but were never seen. Viola Slatt and my Martha for two. But I think I have discovered the only person who was mentioned 4 times on Andy and never shown. That would be Earl Gilley. Once Fred Goss stated, in the show "Wedding Bells for Aunt Bea", that he had found a poker chip in Earl Gilley's pants pocket while he was cleaning it. Then in the show "The Jinx", Andy says that Earl Gilley caulked his boat before it sank. When Opie's baseball team is playing for the championship, Andy is forced to umpire because Earl Gilley who was supposed to umpire did not show up. Finally in the show about Goober's contest, at the start of the show, Goober briefly mentions to Andy that Earl Gilley runs a filling station out on the highway. Can anyone else think of a person who was mentioned 4 times but never shown? I would have a hard time even thinking of someone who was mentioned twice. Orville Hendricks - Selling butter and eggs in Mayberry for 50 years. Both of my wives were mentioned on Andy, but neither one was ever shown. _ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_WhatsNew1_052009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
FW: Invisible People
Just as I finished and mailed this letter, I was watching the Andy show where Opie finds $50. At the very end, Andy says that Verna Beasley and Earl Gilley have gotten engaged. So that makes 5 mentions of Earl Gilley. Orville Hendricks - I guess I am getting that old timers disease. From: davidleequinn1...@live.com To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Invisible People Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 22:29:04 -0400 We all know that on Andy there were hundreds of people who were mentioned but were never seen. Viola Slatt and my Martha for two. But I think I have discovered the only person who was mentioned 4 times on Andy and never shown. That would be Earl Gilley. Once Fred Goss stated, in the show "Wedding Bells for Aunt Bea", that he had found a poker chip in Earl Gilley's pants pocket while he was cleaning it. Then in the show "The Jinx", Andy says that Earl Gilley caulked his boat before it sank. When Opie's baseball team is playing for the championship, Andy is forced to umpire because Earl Gilley who was supposed to umpire did not show up. Finally in the show about Goober's contest, at the start of the show, Goober briefly mentions to Andy that Earl Gilley runs a filling station out on the highway. Can anyone else think of a person who was mentioned 4 times but never shown? I would have a hard time even thinking of someone who was mentioned twice. Orville Hendricks - Selling butter and eggs in Mayberry for 50 years. Both of my wives were mentioned on Andy, but neither one was ever shown. Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. Check it out. _ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_WhatsNew1_052009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
