Pets named after TAGS characters
i've never had a pet named after a TAGS character, but i had a cat named bo diddley, and i have a rat terrier named festus. if i'm ever able to get another cat, it'll be a briscoe. or a briscoelina - whichever is appropriate. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
penny on the tracks
My buddy and I used to frequent a local trestle - fishing, wading in the water, etc. One day we saw a train coming - he put a nickle on the tracks, I put a penny. We both recovered our flattened coins. Still got mine somewhere. Wow - that was about 35 years ago. I'm getting old. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
favorite girlfriend
i'm gonna have to jump on the peggy wandwagon as far as favorite girlfriends go. i'm not real crazy about the accent she used - didn't sound too authentic. but - my GOSH - she was pretty. there's just something about those pretty nurse-y types. AND she could shoot! what's NOT to love? hgt ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
More middle name nonsense, and remarks about stage crews
re: Middle name I'm starting to understand that Earnest T. Bass precipitated the Fred G. Sanford effect - it just kinda stood for whatever was necessary and appropriate at the time. But I kinda like the idea of Earnest T. remaining a man of mystery. It's my personal belief that he was participating in the witness protection program. re: Stage crew Welford; Here in Columbus, MS, we did just what you mentioned - the YMCA staged 2 episodes for the community last weekend. The scripts were transcribed directly from the show, and a good time was had by all. (We did 3 episodes last summer.) Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Darling Marital issues
What is it about mountain folk and marital issues? Every episode in which the Darlings appear, they are dealing with a marital issue of some sort: 1. The Darlings Are Coming - Andy marries Dud and Charlene. 2. Mountain Wedding - Dud and Charlene marry again, this time with a preacher presiding in order to "signify" with Earnest T. Bass. subnote: Tiberius would be my choice for Mr. Bass' middle name also. I love the whole "Captain Kirk" line of reasoning. 3. Briscoe Declares For Aunt Bee - self explanatory title. 4. Divorce Mountain Style - again, self explanatory. And in my humble opinion, Dud looks like he should be stranded on a deserted isle, anyway. 5. The Darling Baby - Briscoe attempts to arrange a marriage between Opie and Andilina, his new granddaughter. 6. The Darling Fortune - Briscoe comes BACK to town, in an attempt to arrange MORE marriages. Strong urges to perpetuate the lineage, I reckon. And Mayberry is obviously known for it's beautiful women. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Bass' middle name?
Ancient question, I'm sure - and I'm guessing that we're never told. But - is Earnest T's middle name ever disclosed? Maybe the same principle as Harry S. Truman.? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Sermon For Today
Just a reminder, since this particular epsiode has been a topic of conversation the past several days - the YMCA in Columbus, MS will be presenting The Sermon For Today and Mountain Wedding on stage in early August. All dialogue is transcripted directly from the show - scene changes, of course, will be adapted to a stage environment. Y'all come visit. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Isn't it cool...
Isn't it cool ... reading thru the list of new board members ... it's like finding cousins you never knew you had. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
2 things...
Just a couple of things I'd like to mention: 1. Thanks to Allan for the Omen Of The Day tidbits. I've been enjoying that. Some of us that frequent this bulletin board were raised in a culture very similar to that of The Show, and I'm guessing many of us have forebears VERY similar to Briscoe Darling. Keep it up Allan - I need to keep hearing these things so I can pass them on. Not that I actually BELIEVE any of that stuff (wink wink). And Allan, I don't think you get enough thanks for running this board, and working out the technical kinks like you do. I'm a network admin kinda guy, and I know how frustrating PC/network/email issues can be. 2. Here in Columbus, MS, the YMCA is doing an encore production of Mountain Wedding in July. We'll also be doing The Sermon For Today (or Sermon For The Day - whichever). We kinda need a new banjo picker - the Darling boy from last year bailed out on us. My juggin' musta been up to par - I get to reprise my role as Briscoe. The rest of last year's cast should be returning too - KNOCK ON WOOD (grin). Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What do y'all suggest?
Last summer, the YMCA here in Columbus Miss. produced 3 epsiodes of TAGS for community theater. One of those was Mountain Wedding, which of course includes The Darlings and Earnest T. Bass. To the best of my knowledge, that is the only episode that included both Briscoe and Earnest T. Am I correct? If YOU were to suggest the next 2 best Darling/Earnest T episodes, what would they be? (We're looking to produce a couple/three more for THIS summer.) Maybe there's a LOST episode, just waiting to be created would love some comments on that too. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
regarding "Dance Little Sister Dance"
Wow - a Rolling Stones reference on a TAGS site. Kind of a culture whiplash thing going on. Sort of like when I was a kid, the family would ALWAYS watch Lawrence Welk late Saturday afternoons, ALWAYS followed by Hee Haw. I suppose that's part of what makes me such a well-rounded fellow. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TTown's language comments
Yes TTown, there are others that agree with you regarding the language used on TV. And like you, my own language is not always exemplary - so I often notice the language that is allowed on TV. It amazes me what they will bleep/silence, and what they will allow to pass. The inconsistency of the matter is astounding. "Well, we thought about killin' 'im, but kinda hated to go that far." Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Alum sighting - well, sort of
Sci-Fi network is running a New Year's "Twilight Zone" marathon, and Tuesday afternoon in an epsiode named "Miniature" I heard "Welcome Sweet Springtime" being played! Couldn't tell if it was Hazels's playing or not. Then, just moments later in the same episode, I heard "Santa Lucia" also! Wasn't it Gomer that sang that one? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Scripts
Oh my. All this talk about scripts and copyrights and legalities and Green River Accordances - I wonder if I need a lawyer. Where is Mr. Bentley's card when I need it. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ponda Joyce - Scripts
Ponda; We recently performed 3 episodes of TAGS for community theater here in Columbus, Mississippi. Our scripts were transcribed directly from shows on DVD: Mountain Wedding Barney & The Choir Convicts At Large Hopefully, I honored the memory of Denver Pyle with my portrayal of Briscoe. I'm afraid, though, that the ragtag bluegrass band we patched together to portray the Darling boys was a little embarrasing. Our hearts were in the right place, anyway. I'm not sure about the legality of our venture - not buying actual scripts, and all - but it was very well received and the proceeds went to the YMCA. I can try to get copies of the scripts, if you wish. Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Race relations
OK - I'm still a bit of a newcomer to the board here, so bear with me if this topic has been covered 1000 times. I have often been curious about how few Black actors I have noticed on TAGS. I am not the trained noticer that so many of y'all are, but I do consider myself an advaced amateur. My guesses are: 1. Early 60's, and it was just common across all prime-time television 2. Fewer Black actors in general 3. I'm not really familiar with the racial demographics of NC, or that part of the state in particular. Were Blacks just a very small percentage of the local population? Regardless - I recently saw the episode when Earnest T. comes to town in search of a uniform, and I noticed 2 young Black gentlemen in the Army recruiting office. Are there other episodes that include 2 or more Blacks? Respectfully submitted, Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A fellow cat lover
Dear Johnna; My condolences. Cats are wonderful. And a cat with a great name like Opie is even better. Hope you don't have a hard time getting back on the horse, as they say. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Charlene Darling singing
" she repeats the chorus at the end of the song just a few too many times." I imagine that repeating the chorus was the only way she could refrain (pun intended) from crying. "More power to ya." Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question about tribute artists..
Being a fairly new subscriber to this mailing list, I have noticed several references to tribute artists. Is there an already established Briscoe Darling devotee? I have a video resume' ready to submit - if I knew how to contact the correct committee. Hal Truitt ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Regarding Gomer's accent...
"I'm surprised everyone wasn't rolling all over the street when Gomer kept repeating the word "boob" angrily in that accent of his" Gomer had an accent? Happy Hal in Columbus, MS ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Cutting out lines (entire scenes, even!)
I'm a fairly new member, so Miss Susan's comment about time being saved by cutting out lines, or even entire scenes, may have been fully discussed by this group over the years. If it has, and y'all are sick of addressing the issue, please pardon me - but I must vent, and y'all seem to be accustomed to, and patient with, those who need to vent. Would they crop the Mona Lisa to make it fit in a different frame? Would they shave off the first and last 16 measures of Beethoven's 5th Symphony? Would they write out the part of the Duke and the Dauphine from a Huck Finn movie? Would one replace the cast iron V8 engine in a '55 Chevy with an aluminum 4-banger just to improve gas mileage? Well, that last analogy may be a bit of a stretch, but you see my point. And I realize I'm preaching to the choir. In 2 weeks, I am fortunate enough to be participating in a play - 3 episodes of TAGS - produced by the YMCA here in Columbus, Mississippi. Barney And The Choir, Convicts At Large, and Mountain Wedding (complete with a ragged, pickup bluegrass band, and where I scored the part of Briscoe Darling). Anyway - I just happened to catch the Mountain Wedding episode on TV Land recently, and the cabin snoring scene was cut COMPLETELY. I suppose that since it is the 2nd of 2 snoring scenes in that episode it was considered redundant. Those editors - bless their hearts - obviously weren't raised right. Thanks for letting me vent. And until next weekend, I'll be practicing my lines, and tuning my jug. "Take a shot at 'im sheriff - you got a legal right." Hal ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
