TCNW 423: Return to Mayberry Update

[Allan Newsome]

Hey folks,

This is an episode of the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast I don't think
you'll want to miss. --Allan

https://youtu.be/myRRKmIfLd8

In the last episode of the podcast we were reminded about the "Return
to Mayberry" television movie by Randy Turner's This Week in Mayberry
History report so I thought it was fate when I ran across a forgotten
Mayberry historical gem.

I was looking through the files on my computer trying to find a
Mayberry related image and came across a folder named Everett.  In
that folder was a file named "ending."  Not a descriptive name but it
made me want to open it to see what was in there.  Turns out that it
was a letter from The Andy Griffith Show writer Harvey Bullock from
1999 addressing a question about the "Return to Mayberry" and the
possible alternate ending that was written.

This is BIG and I'm just sorry it's been filed away in a digital
folder for all these years but at least we get to hear the answer now.

Bonus:  This week's installment of This Week in Mayberry History by
Randy Turner featuring Elinor Donahue.

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TAGS Characters That Were Played By More Than One Actor

[Allan Newsome]

This message from Larry was bounced by the Digest software so I'm
forwarding it along. -- Allan

From: Larry Grainger 
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:16:06 -0500
Subject: TAGS Characters That Were Played By More Than One Actor

I believe The County Nurse “Mary Simpson” was portrayed by two
different actors -  Sue Ane Langdon and Julie Adams.


In the Service of the King,

Larry J. Grainger
alcmtjuliet.com

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Re: Camera Use in Mayberry

[Janet Anderson]

>>>Can you name a time on TAGS when someone was using a camera or else getting
their picture taken?<<<


I don't always respond to trivia questions, but when Ken asked about cameras 
and people taking pictures in Mayberry, my interest was piqued.  As a 
photographer, I have a great interest in cameras.  So I went through a list of 
the episodes and tried to think about which ones would apply.  Like Ken, I 
thought there wouldn't be too many examples, but I came up with way more than I 
thought I would.  I'm sure my list is not comprehensive, so I look forward to 
other instances I may have missed.  Here are the ones I came up with:


In "A Plaque for Mayberry," a photographer took a picture of the mayor and 
guests while they were waiting for Otis to appear to accept his award.


In "Crime Free Mayberry," one of the would-be bank robbers took a picture of 
Andy with the supposed FBI agent (which is what tipped Andy off that they 
weren't who they claimed to be).


In "Guest of Honor," a man with a press camera took a picture of Thomas A. 
Moody when he first drove up, just before Andy greeted him.


In "The Great Filling Station Robbery," Barney rigged up a camera at Wally's to 
take a picture of the thief coming through the door.  Of course, he wound up 
taking his own picture with it.


In "TV or Not TV," Mr. Harvey brings a folding camera with him to the bank, and 
Mr. Jammel explains to Mr. Meldrim that they might want to take pictures of the 
vault.


In "Taylors in Hollywood," Aunt Bee takes a picture of Andy and Opie in front 
of Caesar Romero's house (with Opie holding his newspaper).


In that same episode, we see the movie camera being used to film "Sheriff 
Without a Gun" while Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bee are watching behind the scenes.


In "The Hollywood Party," a publicist takes several pictures of Andy with 
actress Darlene Mason.


In "The Legend of Barney Fife," Farley Upchurch from the newspaper brings a 
camera to the court house to take a picture of Barney in his uniform, but then 
Barney won't let him because he doesn't want the escaped convict to find out 
he's in town.


In "The Foster Lady," we see the camera being used in the Taylor house to film 
Aunt Bee's commercial for Foster furniture polish.


In "A Singer in Town," Goober brings his camera to the hotel and takes a 
picture of Keevy Hazelton, then has the hotel clerk use it to take a picture of 
him with Keevy.


In the same episode, we see the TV camera being used for Keevy Hazelton's 
program when he sings "My Hometown."


In "The Ball Game," Helen brings a camera to Opie's baseball game and takes a 
picture just as Opie is sliding into home plate, proving he was safe and not 
out like Andy called it.


In "Big Fish in a Small Town," a newspaper man takes a couple of pictures of 
Howard with Old Sam in the tank outside the court house.

In "Only a Rose," Andy uses his camera to take some pictures of Aunt Bee's Deep 
Pink Ecstasy rose that Opie broke while playing backyard football.


In "Barney Comes to Mayberry," some people in the crowd awaiting Teena Andrews 
at the depot are carrying cameras, and you can see the flashes go off as Teena 
exits the train.


In the same episode, at least two men take pictures of Teena as she exits the 
car at the movie premiere.


In "Howard, the Comedian," we see the TV camera being used during the broadcast 
of "Col. Tim's Talent Time."


In "Howard the Bowler," a man steps up with a camera to take the bowling team's 
picture after Howard secures the victory.


In "A Trip to Mexico," Aunt Bee, Clara, and Myrtle all carry cameras while in 
Mexico.


In the same episode, we see a display of cameras in Elmo's store (camera shop?) 
when Andy and Helen go to pick up Aunt Bee's pictures.


In "Howard's New Life," during Howard's dream sequence, Andy is wearing a 
camera around his neck when he and Aunt Bee try to find him.


In "The Mayberry Chef," we see the two TV cameras used to broadcast Aunt Bee's 
cooking program.


I thought it was interesting that there were far more instances of cameras 
being seen in the color episodes than in the black and white ones.  I also 
noted the variety of cameras that appeared in the episodes.  There were press 
cameras, folding cameras, box cameras, 35mm cameras, and Instamatic-type 
cameras.


I'm afraid I wasted -- er, spent -- more time than I should have coming up with 
answers, but it was fun to do.  Thanks, Ken.


Thelma Lou

(Janet)




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2 Actors

[DAVID QUINN]

   Absolutely correct. Nurse Mary Simpson was played by Julie Adams and Sue 
Ann Langdon.And that was the only 2 times she appeared on the show.


Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man






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people and belt and other stuff.

[Bentle, Margaret]

Nurse Mary Simpson was played byJulie Adams and Sue Ane Langdon.
A Sam Browne belt is the utility belt that police officers wear.  Barney just 
wears the belt, but Warren wears the belt and the shoulder strap.
The belt is also used by the military, usually in the dress uniform, unless 
military police.

Ken Anderson when do you start walking in the parades?   Keep the stories 
coming.

While watching 'Alias Smith and Jones' this past Saturday, Jailbreak at 
Junction City,  noticed at least two TAGS alumni, Jack Albertson---played 
Bradford Taylor and Jon Lormer-played Tate Fletcher, Fletch Dilbeck and 
Parnell Rigsby.

Margaret
Floyd: "I'm going to Nashville."
Margaret: I already live in Nashville.
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What is it? I

[james faivre]

A Sam Brown belt is basically the belt that includes the holster, places for 
bullets ( which Barney didn't need! ), Handcuffs, etc.


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Actors

[Ken Anderson]

Sarah was played by 45 different actresses because otherwise she would
never have had time to eat, go to the bathroom, take a bath, sleep, or go
to church.
She worked 24/7/355, and even on Christmas Eve.
-- 
Ken Anderson
The Mayberry Guru
2906 May Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
www.themayberryguru.com
www.mayberryreflections.com
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2 Mayors

[Dan Goodwin]

Our 2 mayors don't count as different actors playing the same character since 
there were 2 different mayors, Pike and Stoner.

dan

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Sam Browne belt

[gloria bruce]

I looked it up on Wikipedia.  It's the belt that's worn across the chest when 
wearing a uniform.
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Multiple Characters

[Steve Cooke]

What about Floyd?  I think there was two actors who played Floyd.

 

I am not 100% sure, but I think I remember two actors playing Ol Fletch the
farmer too.

 

Steve

Cullman, Alabama

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Re: Actors and Characters

[Harriet Browder]

> Besides the characters that others have mentioned, the Mayor of Mayberry

>was played by two separate actors.


That doesn't count. The question was what character was played by more than one 
actor.


Mayor Pike (the little fat mayor) and Mayor Roy Stoner are two characters 
played by two actors, not one character played by two actors.


Harriet, the chicken thief, hiding out in Kelsey's Woods, USA

Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for the teeth..That's an old 
wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married.


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What is it?

[panderson431]

I just watched Dogs dogs dogs and. Barney is telling the inspector what 
improvements they need for the jail. He says he wants a Sam Brown's belt. Does 
anyone know what that is? I googled it with no results 



John 3:16 Thelma Anderson



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