re: Opie the Birdman
This might be my favorite episode of all. For what it's worth, Maryann, my guess is that the birds in the cage which Opie releases at the end are alive. He seems very careful when getting them out of the cage, and I seem to recall seeing the shadow of fluttering wings when at least one of them flies away. As far as poor Mama Bird - I have no idea - hopefully it was a stuffed bird. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Howard Mcnear sighting
Floyd the barber was seen on Peter Gunn show sunday evening. The whole show was about him robbing a bank holding the million dollars in order to get a retirement plan for the banks employees. A rather light ditty for Peter Gunn.Paul in PA. And quit yelling at yourself in that looking glass!Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8+, an AT&T 5G Evolution smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
R.I.P. Joe Sirola, 'Freddy Fleet,' 89
R.I.P. to Joseph Sirola, award winning actor, who died on Sunday Feb. 10 at age 89 in New York City. Joe was 'Freddy Fleet' in "The Mayberry Band." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joseph-sirola-dead-actor-tony-winning-producer-was-89-1162858 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: the oak tree, and Ken
Bob - I never noticed the tree at all. I need to go back to Observer Training school. Ken - glad all is well with you. Keep up the good work. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Dance tune
Ben wrote: >>>In the episode "My Fair Ernest T. Bass," there were 3 different big >>>band-type songs which played, on a record player, I suppose during this >>>soiree. The first was "Undecided," followed by "Carolina In The Morning." >>>Does anyone know the name of the third tune?>>> The song played during the tag dance is “Poor Butterfly,” written by Raymond Hubble and John Golden in 1916. It’s based in a song from the Puccini opera Madame Butterfly. By an odd coincidence (or is it?), the same song is heard in Convicts at Large. It’s the record playing when Naomi smashes a vase over Floyd’s head, just like Ernest T. did to his rival. Big Maude explains, “Naomi and her husband – that was their song.” The song is also mentioned, but not heard, in a third episode, Look Paw, I’m Dancing. Floyd recommends it to Aunt Bee when she asks about records she might get to help Opie learn to dance. Paul Mulik Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Gomer and Sgt Carter
Sgt Carter probably couldn't give Gomer 16 weeks of KP. That wouldn't give much time for training! I believe boot camp was 8 weeks and specialized training for another 8 weeks. PaulA little bit of "Mayberry" in Jane Lew, WV ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
My Fair Ernest T. Bass
Message: 3 Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2019 18:02:09 -0500 (EST) From: Ben Sandifer To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Music at Mrs. Wiley's Message-ID: <275205472.486075.1549753329...@myemail.cox.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 In the episode "My Fair Ernest T. Bass," there were 3 different big band-type songs which played, on a record player, I suppose during this soiree. The first was "Undecided," followed by "Carolina In The Morning." Does anyone know the name of the third tune? This would have been during the tag dance when Ernest T. used Mrs. Wiley's vase to assist him in cutting in on the man who stole his beloved "Romena." Ben (in Macon, where the bus was always going) Hi Ben, That third tune is “Poor Butterfly”. So much great music on the show! Robbie in Mt. Airy, NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
