safety
As a retired child protection investigator, I often commented on child rearing then as compared to now. Opie, his friends and even Leon were not well supervised at times and allowed to roam wherever they wanted. I also cringe when I hear Andy say “That boy has got to get a whippin’”! it was a different time back then, but things have definitely changed. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Andy smoking
Andy smoked ( in bed) when Gomer was a house guest Andy smoked while “courting” Mary ( Sue Ann Langdon) I believe Andy smoked a cigar when he was visiting the father of Opie’s friend when Opie went to camp. Andy and Barney smoked the peace pipe while rehearsing for a play. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
"Banjo- Playin' Deputy"
I picked up on some curious things in this episode. First, Jerry goes in the back room and is next seen wearing a perfectly fitted uniform. ( Guess they had a uniform store in the back where he and Otis got their uniforms, as well as Gomer). Andy then left the courthouse saying he was going to the carnival and was not wearing his gun belt and gun. When he got to the carnival he had it on. Then when he stopped the two purse robbers he told them to get moving, presumably to the patrol car, but then he stood there talking to Jerry. The two robbers could have been half way across the fair grounds by that time! Curious, Curious. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 11:03 AM To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 21, Issue 59 Send WBMUTBB mailing list submissions to wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com You can reach the person managing the list at wbmutbb-ow...@wbmutbb.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of WBMUTBB digest..." Please do not quote the entire WBMUTBB Digest when you reply. To Send to the Digest, address message to: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com For issues with the Digest, contact Allan Newsome: fl...@imayberry.com WBMUTBB Digest Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com/ Today's Topics: 1. Ed Mease (panderson...@verizon.net) 2. To Ed. (Joe) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:39:40 -0400 From: panderson...@verizon.net To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Ed Mease Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I thought you were going to say . at least that?s the way me and Upchurch sees it John 3:16 Thelma Anderson -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:12:09 -0400 From: Joe To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: To Ed. Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Thanks for the insight - where I come from, "up" and "down" refer strictly to geography and direction, not size - really interesting. JOE from G.I. -- Subject: Digest Footer ** ~ Visit our sponsor ~ Weaver's Department Store ~ http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/ ** You must send your comments to the Digest from the address you used to join WBMUTBB or your message will not be posted. Only members may post to this mailing list. To remove yourself from the WBMUTBB Digest mailing list go to: http://www.tagsrwc.com/wbmutbb/joinwbmutbb.htm To change your email address, first unsubscribe usingthe link above and then re-subscribe using the same link to subscribe. Also visit: iMayberry Community http://iMayberryCommunity.com Mayberry Historical Society - http://www.mayberry.info Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast - http://www.TwoChairsNoWaiting.com/ -- End of WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 21, Issue 59 *** ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Pot Luck
Helen – Spaghetti Barney – Chili Charlene – Fish Muddle Ernest T Bass- Possum Steaks Thelma Lou – Finger Sandwiches Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Gun Safety
Just thought of the episode where Andy shot at the counterfeiters who were trying to flee in their car. A law enforcement officer would not have done that when there were people in the area. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Firearm safety
I know Barney accidentally firing his gun was part of the humor, but it definitely wasn't displaying gun safety. Today I was watching "Opie's Medal" and observed Barney fire his pistol in the office with it pointed to the ceiling. I believe the Mayor's office was above them. Then he fired it in the air at the start of the race, but bullets that go up also come down! Another episode that bothered me was when the ex-convict gave Andy a shotgun. When the lights went off, Andy tossed the gun on the couch. It would seem that since he was a sheriff and a hunter that he would not have treated a gun that way. Other than Barney accidentally shooting the floor or the ground, were there any other examples of poor firearm handling on the show? --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Facebook in Mayberry
Howard would have taken a selfie of him and "Old Sam". --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Siren
How about " Citizen's Arrest" when Barney pulled over Gomer for making a U turn! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Animals and smells
Gomer heard a "Lake Loon" when he and Barney were lost in the woods and then they "caught and cooked" a pheasant Ernest T Bass went in the woods to kill a mockingbird Opie raised three birds: Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod Ernest T was going to live in a cave with chipmunks and squirrels Dud Walsh went fox hunting Charlene was going to cook some fish muddle Andy "talked " to a hawk A bear treed the prisoner Andy had released Otis and Andy thought Barney's ink blot looked like a bat Barney was concerned about going crazy from bats laying eggs in his hair Andy talked about hunting geese when given the shotgun by an ex- convict Andy, the mayor and others talked about catching carp One of Barney's martial art moves resembled a snake Andy smelled like a gardenia blossom after Ellie sprayed him with perfume. Gas from the heater that Andy was trying to fix --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Politically Incorrect
There was probably something politically incorrect, according to today's standards, in just about every episode. One episode that stands out is "Ellie Runs for Council" . In that episode Otis told Andy to "never apologize to a woman" and "if you want results, hit her in the mouth with a leg of lamb!" Andy also commented that they ( the men) control the purse strings. In another episode, Barney was putting up wanted posters and Andy made reference to seemingly petty crimes such as "chicken thieves and wife beaters". The show often made light of such issues as alcoholism and domestic violence for comedic reasons of course. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Other Shows and Other Things
First of all, I want to say that I am (and always will be ) a huge fan of TAGS. My wife I watch the show almost daily and we have gone to the Mayberry Days in Mt Airy and in Westmeinster. I have also enjoyed reading all the posts on this site, but have noticed a gradual change in it lately. After I asked the question about fans least favorite show, there was an outcry about negativity. The host even posted the rules stating to keep it positive. I had meant no negativity and apologized if I had offended anyone. Then the issue of what constitutes an "alumni sighting". I threw in my two cents worth only to have it pretty well pointed out that anyone who had appeared on TAGS was an alumni of the show. Recently, I was enjoying fans telling of their other favorite shows other than TAGS , but at least one fan took exception stating this site was for discussion of TAGS and not other shows. Hmmm - did I note a touch of negativity there?! So am I to take from this that there are only to be strictly TAGS related positive, happy posts on this site? That's ok, but remember there were negatives on TAGS just as there is in life. Sure TAGS always ended with a positive message, but didn't there have to be some type of negative or screw up to get to that positive message?! How about when Opie killed the bird, or all of Barney's misadventures or maybe Andy and Helen arguing? Everyone makes mistakes but as TAGS showed, it's what we learn and how we grow from them. So if you want a site that has no tolerance for any negativity ( no matter how slight or unintentional ) and are content to report what "alumni" you saw on what show, then great! I'm just not sure that is all in the true spirit of TAGS. Thank you. Jim --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
***SPAM*** Alumni Sightings
It would seem that a true "alumni" sighting would refer to someone who was a regular on the show who appeared on another show. Let's face it, many of the character actors who appeared on TAGS were on other shows. You could watch old shows every day and likely see someone who appeared on TAGS. So, I think, a true alumni sighting would be if you saw Andy, Don Knotts, Francis Bavier, Ron Howard, etc on another show rather than people like James Best, Joanna Moore, Alan Hale etc. on another show. Alan Hale would technically be an alumni of Gilligan's Island rather than TAGS. I know James Best appeared on Gunsmoke more than he did on TAGS Would Andy starring on "Matlock" be a true alumni sighting, or Ron Howard on "Happy Days or Don Knotts on "Three's Company"? Guess everyone has his or her own interpretation of what an alumni sighting is! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Alumni Sightings
It would seem that a true "alumni" sighting would refer to someone who was a regular on the show who appeared on another show. Let's face it, many of the character actors who appeared on TAGS were on other shows. You could watch old shows every day and likely see someone who appeared on TAGS. So, I think, a true alumni sighting would be if you saw Andy, Don Knotts, Francis Bavier, Ron Howard, etc on another show rather than people like James Best, Joanna Moore, Alan Hale etc. on another show. Alan Hale would technically be an alumni of Gilligan's Island rather than TAGS. I know James Best appeared on Gunsmoke more than he did on TAGS Would Andy starring on "Matlock" be a true alumni sighting, or Ron Howard on "Happy Days or Don Knotts on "Three's Company"? Guess everyone has his or her own interpretation of what an alumni sighting is! Just something to think about! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Keepin' It Positive
Again I did not mean to start a controversy by asking about people's least favorite episode. I'll keep the posts positive such as: I saw Joanna Moore ( Peggy), on Gunsmoke last week and saw Stanley Adams ( Ralph Campbell) on Gunsmoke this morning! I would still like to see more trivia questions and such! Lotsa luck to you and yours. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Least favorite episode
When I asked about least favorite episodes, it was not my intent to offend anyone or bring any negativity to this site. My wife and I are huge TAGS fans and we have always enjoyed this site. I was just curious as I figured each of us has his or her favorite episodes as well as least favorites. I enjoy hearing some discussion on different topics regarding TAGS as well as the occasional trivia question. After all, if we were all talking face to face wouldn't some of these issues come up? It seems like there are a lot of "alumni sighting" posts which is ok, but I like to hear opinions and discussion about other things that are TAGS related. Again I meant no disrespect to Mr. Newsome and all of the TAGS fans on this sight. Jim --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Least Favorite Episode
Just watched "Andy and the Woman Speeder". This was not one of my favorite episodes as the woman made a mockery of system and it made the others look dumb. We all talk of our favorite episodes, but was wondering what is your least favorite episode of TAGS and why didn't you like it? --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite scene
Any scene with Ernest T Bass makes me chuckle. My all time favorite is when Andy is talking to Opie about charity and Opie laments about "poor Horatio"! I was watching the first episode the other day. Aunt Bee must have gotten an early start coming to Andy's house as Opie had just made breakfast ( 45 minute boiled eggs) and Andy had just come in the kitchen for breakfast! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy & Don
It is not a matter of putting Andy and Don on pedestals as I have never put any celebrity on one. I knew before I read the book that they had their "darker sides". I'm just saying that it is not appropriate to write such things when the main subjects can't defend themselves. In my opinion this author was just out to make a buck at the expense of Andy, Don and all TAGS fans! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
"Andy & Don"
I just finished reading "Andy & Don". I found the book to be interesting, but at the same time somewhat disturbing. The author wrote of Andy and Don's struggles and successes. He also wrote about affairs, bouts with drinking, depression and fits of anger. In reading this book, I'm sure neither Andy or Don would have wanted some of that information known to the general public. I have a problem with authors such as this one who write of such things when the subjects are no longer around to defend themselves. It seemed evident that the author was not gearing his book to TAGS fans as evidenced by the subject matter and some of the terminology he used. In my opinion, this author was opportunistic and did not have the best interests of Andy, Don, their families and their fans at heart. I would be interested in hearing others' opinions about this book. Jim --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Rose Parade
I thought it was cool that one of the Rose Parade floats played the TAGS theme. It depicted a large bear fishing. TAGS is everywhere! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Murder in Coweta County
I just watched " Murder in Coweta County " that starred Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. It was made in 1983. It is an excellent movie and definitely a different type of role for Andy. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Christmas Special
I enjoyed watching the TAGS Christmas show. The color did look different such as the brick around the cells. I did make one observation regarding a calendar hanging in a cell. When Andy and Ellie were singing, the camera panned to the cell window to show Ben. Just under the window was a calendar showing the first 24 days crossed off as if to indicate the countdown to Christmas. I noticed the particular month it was on had only 30 days and the 25th was on a Wednesday. The only time I could find a 30 day month with the 25th on Wed. was November, 1959. The picture on the calendar appears to be an ariel view of Washington DC as you can see the Washington Monument. In the Pickle story, the characters were shown biting a pickle 30 times. This included Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, Clara, Opie and the two judges. If Aunt Bee was such a good cook, why couldn't she make a good pickle?! One of life's little mysteries, I guess! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy Holidays
We want to wish all our TAGS friends a very Merry Christmas. I received the book " Andy & Don" this morning as well as the movie, "Murder in Coweta County" with Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. I have not seen this particular movie, but am looking forward to watching it. I have heard a lot of pros and cons about "Andy & Don" so looking forward to reading it! It is indeed wonderful that the spirit of Mayberry lives on in this crazy, scary world! Hope 2016 is a great year for everyone. Lotsa seasons greeting to you and yours! Jim & Nancy --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to our beloved "Romeena", ( Jackie Joseph ) who celebrated her special day on Nov. 7! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Books
Barney found his old social studies book from which he "recited" the preamble of the constitution. Andy found his old high school year book. Helen wrote a children's book. Gomer, Goober and Opie read comic books. Barney had some of his books bound, including "True Detective". Opie brought home advanced school text books when he thought he wanted to be a dentist. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy "Unmasked"
While in our local Walmart today, we noticed Andy Griffith's picture on the front of "The Globe" with the headline " Andy Unmasked". It alleged Andy had severe paranoia; went into rages and once beat Don Knotts to a pulp. We do not read these rag magazines and have no intention of reading this one. Of course we don't believe a word of it! Why can't these publications let the deceased rest in peace. These magazines are not even worth using in the out house! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cheers & TAGS Characters
In comparing, Norm to Otis, while it is true that both like to partake of spirits, the similarity ends there. Otis' character was more of a physical type of comedy with his staggering, hallucinations and humerus comments. Norm was a working man who had more of a dry sense of humor and you rarely saw him get off his bar stool. Cliff's know-it-all attitude is probably more like Barney that Howard. Barney and Cliff acted like they knew a lot to make up for their lack of confidence and knowledge. Howard was more scholarly and actually knew what he was talking about even though people may have found him boring. On another note, I did see see Howard McNear in a scene with Elvis in "Blue Hawaii" the other day. Happy and safe 4th of July to all! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Painting
I have been painting our bathrooms this past week. ( In my opinion the worst rooms to have to paint!) I think I did better than Newton Monroe when he painted Andy's porch and the doors to the courthouse. Of course this leads to the following trivia question: : Name other times you saw someone painting on TAGS. It can be any type of painting from painting a building to painting a picture! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Father's Day
Andy Taylor will always be the best TV father ever. As a father, I always tried to be a loving, but firm father who instilled good, Christian morals in my children. TAGS was really ahead of its time by showing a single father raising a child. There were so many great father - son moments between Andy and Opie. What is your favorite Andy / Opie moment? Happy Father's Day to all my TAGS friends. may the spirit and inspiration of Andy Taylor be in all of us ! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Second Jobs
Helen wrote a children's book in addition to her teaching job. Not sure if these would be considered second jobs, but people who had other jobs were: Aunt Bee - worked for the counterfeiters and also had a cooking show Emmett - worked as an insurance salesman Goober _ worked at Weaver's Store and also became an insurance salesman Barney - sold vacuum cleaners Opie - sold salve; worked at the drug store; fed the milkman's horse; sold his newspaper and was in a band Andy - umpired Opie's baseball game --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Southern Hospitality
. We recently spent a few days in Nashville. Every morning we ate at a Cracker Barrel (in Opryland area) and had a waitress named "Jerri Lou". Of course I immediately thought of Thelma Lou. Jerri Lou was a wonderful waitress and had the same sweet, southern charm as Thelma Lou. So if you ever eat at this place, ask for Jerri Lou! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Days
I see that Barbara Eden and Clint Howard are going to be at Mayberry Days this year. We haven't been to Mayberry Days for 5 years and would love to see the "Manicurist"! We last saw many of our TAGS friends a couple years ago in Westminster, SC and would love to see everyone again. Everyone treated us like family. Nothing better than TAGS friends! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Darling
One of the Blackhawk's best goalies this year has been Scott DARLING. More power to him! It is just a matter of time that he and his fellow Blackhawks give the Predators a "whoopin'!" --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
James Best
I was amazed at how many movies Mr. Best made and with celebs like Jimmy Stewart, Paul Newman and Burt Reynolds. He acted with so many wonderful actors and actresses during his career. My wife and I were so fortunate to have met him at Mayberry Days a few years ago and to have gotten his autograph. A few years ago we stayed at the Taylor Home Inn in Wisconsin shortly after Mr. Best and his wife had stayed there. We stayed in the same room the Bests had been in. I have kidded my wife that she and James Best slept in the same bed! As Andy sang: "We shall meet, but we shall miss him" . RIP James. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Windy
Paul, interesting song, but the chorus left something to be desired! I will never listen to "Windy" in quite the same way again! If you or any other TAGS fans like comedy records or any other records ( LPs), we have a website where you can purchase records of various artists and genres: http://abimarierecords.net. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Holidays
As this is Easter weekend, it got me to thinking ( good for the head!). Other than Christmas, were there references to any other holidays on TAGS? Wishing all my TAGS friends a joyous Easter! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nashville Now
Happened to stumble on episode of "Nashville Now" with Ralph Emery showing cast of TAGS including: Don Knotts, Betty Lynn,George Lindsey, Hal Smith, Jack Prince, Maggie Peterson and Doug and Rodney Dillard. I had not seen it before and it was great to find it. It is sad to realize that many of them have passed on but they will never really leave us! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Elements
Here is what I could come up with off the top of my head (didn't have my bucket on!): - oxygen: Barney told Andy to breathe in the oxygen after the cave rescue - nickel: Opie said milk at school cost a nickel - iron: the old iron cannon - silver: Barney was protecting the silverware when Malcolm was "drunk" - tin: Opie kicked a tin can - gold: the gold shipment - iodine: Andy put it on Opie's cut - copper: it was mentioned that copper was used to make stills Can't think of the other ones, Paul! This was one of your more creative ( and educational) trivia questions! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hunting
There was a mouse trap in the old freezer on the Taylors' porch ( Call the man!) Opie shot the bird with the sling shot but not sure if that qualifies as hunting. Opie hunted for Mr Frisbee's rooster when they were ready to bulldoze his house. On another note, we watched an episode of "Leave It To Beaver" in which Beaver found a wallet full of money. He took it to the police station and was told if no one showed up in 10 days the money was his. Beaver looked for things he would buy with the money. On the tenth day he went to the police station to get the money and wouldn't you know that a woman showed up at that time to retrieve her lost wallet. Does this plot sound familiar?! Opie found a wallet full of money; waited to see if anyone claimed it; planned how he would spend the money and then on the last day a man shows up to report a lost wallet. The "Beaver" episode was aired in 1960 while the TAGS one was in 1964. Could Andy have "borrowed" the story line from "LITB"?! Say it isn't so! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hunting
Barney and Gomer were hunting when they got lost while on the camping trip with Andy and the boys. The caught the cooked pheasant! Andy went crow shooting with Thelma Lou's cousin and also when Goober's girlfriend, Flora, "hurt" her ankle. Goober was on a hunting trip when he grew his beard, but don't know what he was specifically looking for. In the reunion movie, Barney was hunting for the "lake monster". Andy and the ex-convict who gave Andy a shotgun, talked about hunting geese. Barney and the men also "hunted" for Andy and Helen in the cave! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Characters playing characters
In "Citizen's Arrest" Barney imitated Gomer when he told Andy that "nutsy" was yelling "citizen's arrest!" "citizen's arrest!" Aunt Bee imitated the doctor when the doctor she was " no spring chicken" Gomer imitated Barney imitating a veterinarian when they were buying the salve The actors portrayed Andy and Aunt Bee in the movie _Sheriff Without a Gun _Barney imitated Charlene by dressing up in her wedding dress Lovin' the trivia, keep 'em coming! _ _ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Radios
I believe when Uncle Ollie and his family visited that one of the boys was playing with the radio when they were all in the squad car. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Radios
Police radios: in courthouse, in squad cars, and portable radios Radio in courthouse where they hear Leonard Blush Aunt Bee listened to her soaps on the radio Andy heard about the cave rescue on the radio at Helen's house Goober got a transistor radio from Newton There was a radio in the Taylors' living room I'm sure there are more but that is just off the top of my head ( didn't have my bucket on though!) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Things That Don't Make Sense
Ken, I agree with you regarding Andy and Barney driving the car back. Why would they drive the car back and how were they going to get back?! In "Andy & Opie Housekeepers", Aunt Bee was uppset over how messy Andy & Opie were, but that was the only time we ever saw the house that messy. Also in that episode, Clara cleaned up the entire house in the time it took Andy & Opie to go get Aunt Bee at the bus station! Pretty fast cleaning! And would a woman really get upset if the house was clean when she got home?! Also it never made sense that Andy would take advice on relationships fro Floyd and Barney. And of course, one of the biggest no sense makers was hanging the key between the cells where any prisoner could reach them! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Percussion
Drums were played when the Mayberry band played to convince the mayor to let them go to the state capital. Of course Barney played the cymbals. Barney also played bongos. The drummer with Bobby Fleet drummed on the jail bars with drum sticks when Jim Lindsay played his guitar. Ernest T. Bass tapped on the metal gas can when he serenaded Charlene. Drums were played when Opie was in the rock band. Drums were played in the bands at the high school reunions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Suitcases and Hymns
Well, Paul and Ken sure know their suitcase episodes! Nice job! Let's not forget when Mrs. Mendlebright got her "valoose"! As for hymns, "Leaning on the Everlasting Arm" was sung in the church and also at Charlene and Dud's "official wedding". Andy & Barney sang "One Vacant Chair" for Otis. Not sure if "We Shall Not be Moved" (sung by Aunt Bee and a group of women at Mr. Frisbee's house) is considered a hymn, but it is a spiritual song that dated back to the slavery era and was often used as a protest song. Andy and Ellie sang "Away in a Manger" but that is probably more of a Christmas song than an actual hymn. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Suitcases
I watched "Andy & Opie, Housekeepers" the other day in which Aunt Bee left with a very small suitcase. I wondered how all of her things could fit in that small suitcase as she gone for a few days. So since we I am on the suitcases, how many times do you remember seeing someone on TAGS carrying a suitcase? This would be when someone is visiting or going on a trip and not when someine carried one for business carry such as the visiting shoes salesman. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TV stars
Buddy Foster was on a show called "Hondo" In the 70's William Christopher was on "MASH" ans Rob Reiner was in "All in the Family" Ken Berry was also on "Mamma's Family" --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Folks on other TV shows
William Schallert ( "Quiet Sam") - Father on "The Patty Duke Show"
Arte Johnson ( "Andy & Barney in the Big City") - "Laugh In"
Charles Lane ( Mr. Frisby) and Edgar Buchannon ( Henry Wheeler) -
"Petticoat Junction"
Jerry Van Dyke ("Banjo Playing Deputy") - "My Mother the Car","Coach",
and was in several episodes of "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
Clint Howard ( Leon) - "Gentle Ben"
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No Shirt
Andy and Opie were in their matching shorts outfits that Aunt Bee bought for the Hollywood trip Andy was in his shorts when he read "Jack and the beanstalk" to Otis Howard wore Bermuda shorts when he was living on the island. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Grandparent
Brisco Darling became grandpa to Andelina. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
OLD
When Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, Thelma Lou, Opie and Gomer took a ride in Barney's "new" car, they sang "Old McDonald Had a Farm"! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Old trivia
How about "Old Lady Crump"! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Snow Day
I work at a local elementary school and today is a "snow day" or rather a "very cold day" ( -18 wind chill). Still get excited about snow days! When I was a kid, I loved it when I could stay in my warm bed after Mom announced there was no school due to the weather! So what does one do on snow days? Kick back and watch TAGS! I also flipped the channel this morning and _M__y__Mother Is a Freshm__an _starring our own Betty Lynn was on! So guess it is a TAGS kind of day! What are your fond memories of snow days? Lotsa luck to you and yours --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS in 2016I
We just received some Christmas cards in the mail and I thought of the TAGS Christmas episode when Andy commented how much he liked getting Christmas cards. Many of the cards we receive now are the pre-printed, photo cards. It is nice to see how much children have grown, but put a photo in an actual card and sign the card! People can't even take the time to fill out cards anymore. If TAGS were around today, Andy would be getting emails or photo cards from his friends. *Lo**tsa holiday greetings to you and yours!* --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS in 2015
Ken, that is something I have thought about. Things are so different now. Some of the episodes would not make it today as episodes made light of domestic violence, alcoholism and women's rights. The first episode that came to mind for a remake was "Opie, The Birdman". I think that one would still "fly" today. It is amazing how crazy life has become these days and that is why so many people long for the Mayberry way of life. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
It's A Wonderful Life
Here's a couple of easy questions regarding TAGS alum in _It's A Wonderful Life:_ Who uttered these words: "Oh, youth is wasted on the wrong people!" ? Who asked for $17.50? Who later had a significant behind the camera role for TAGS? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Spirit
This morning my wife and I were watching news about the situation in Ferguson, MO. We started talking about the condition of the world in general and wondered what the world would be like in the future. I said that at some point every parent wonders what kind of world his or her children and grandchildren would grow up in. My wife commented "It sure isn't Mayberry." Unfortunately that is probably true. True, complete Mayberry has never existed. Even when TAGS was on in the Sixties, there were problems such as war, protests, civil rights marches and leaders being assassinated. Yet we tuned into TAGS every week to see a world in which we all wished we lived. For a few minutes, we wished the world's problems were as simple as they were on TAGS. Even now we still do the same thing. Bits and pieces of Mayberry still exist in the world. We hopefully try to live our lives in a moral and Christian way and spread the Mayberry spirit. It is important that we pass on the life lessons and values of TAGS to future generations. So as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, may we spend the day in true Mayberry fashion with family and friends. ( Just don't heave the bread or taters during dinner!) May we all keep the spirit of Mayberry alive and well. So Happy Thanksgiving to all my TAGS friends and lotsa luck to you and yours! Jim & Nancy --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ghost & Mr Chicken
Hal Smith Hope Summers Charles Lane Ellen Corby Burt Mustin --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
sports trivia
I believe the two Mt Pilot teams would be: the team who bowled against the Mayberry team when Howard bowled his perfect game; and the baseball team that played Opie's team when Andy umpired the game. I also believe Opie made reference to Whitey Ford of the Yankees in one episode. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sports Teams
Opie played on the baseball team that Goober coached. I believe the team's name was the "Bears". Andy, Howard and Goober bowled on the " Emmet's Fix-it Shop" bowling team. Flip Conroy coached Opie's football team and used to play for the Giants. I believe Opie once made reference to Johnny Unitas. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Smoking
Andy smoked a cigarette on his front porch, at Quiet Sam's after delivering the baby and also in his bed ( ought not to do that!) when Gomer was a house guest. I believe he also smoked a cigar when he visited the Esquire Club. He also took a puff off the "peace pipe" when practicing for the Founder's Day play. Smoking was the one bad habit Andy had! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Winter Scenes
The only episodes that showed cold or inclement weather that I recall, were when Andy went to "Quiet Sam's" to deliver the baby and also when Andy camped in the mountains. In "Quiet Sam" it was raining out and Barney was wearing a rain coat. When Andy was camping, he wore a heavy jacket that he later put around the escaped --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Biblical names
Although we never saw her, SARA was a regular on TAGS. Favorite quote? Hard to say as there were so many good ones. I liked what Andy told Opie " Go out and act like somebody!". And how could we forget great ones like: "Lotsa luck to you and yours!" and of course "Nip it in the bud!"! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Decent TV
I agree with you Dave. There isn't much on the major channels that kids should watch. We watch some of the shows like Big Bang Theory" and "Mike & Molly", but they do contain sexual content. We watch "Switched At Birth" which is a pretty good show and would be appropriate for teens. I like to watch "Mountain Men" and "Tree House Masters" and "American Pickers". Of course we like many of the shows on TV Land, ME and COZI as those shows are better than any of the current shows on the major channels. Mr. Adkins, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Maybe your wife is having a good time talking with Andy, Goober, Aunt Bee and the whole TAGS gang who have also passed on. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Raising Kids; Theme park, etc
The idea of a TAGS theme park is interesting, but not sure if it would attract many people other than our current TAGS generation. There would also be a risk of over commercializing TAGS and it might take away from the true Mayberry spirit. I agree with Ken about how much things have changed with the rearing of children today as compared to TAGS. I worked as a child protection investigators for years and often remarked that what was acceptable in the days of Mayberry would not be acceptable now. Things like leaving Opie alone at home; and letting him wander on his own without knowing where he was would get Andy and Aunt Bee reported these days. And of course taking kids out to the woodshed is definitely a no no now! The show also made light of other problem's of society such as domestic violence, alcoholism and the woman's place in society. They made for funny story lines but compared to today's standards would not go over welll. Granted today's shows are worse in many respects as nothing is taboo especially when it comes to sexuality and moral values. If these shows were on when I was a kid, I would not be able to watch any of them due to their content. One could argue that the old fashioned methods of parenting that Andy Taylor used were effective and kids respected adults more. Parents are either afraid or too lazy to discipline their kids now. If a kid acts out these days they are diagnosed with something such as ADHD or Oppositional Defiance and put on medication. In a lot of case it is likely a case of lack of good old fashioned Mayberry morals and values! We need a good mix of Mayberry values, good parenting skills, common sense and good moral judgement in today's world. May the spirit of Mayberry live on in all of us! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fish
This topic sounds "fishy", but the following come to mind: Trout Catfish Carp Opie's Goldfish Charlene offered to fix Andy and barney some "fish muddle" ( not sure what kind of fish ) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou
I recall Barney calling Thelma Lou " Thelma" in one episode. In "The Return of Barney Fife" Barney says " Why it's "Old Thel" when Thelma Lou arrives at the class reunion. Technically we learn of Thelma Lou's married name of "Whitfield" when she introduces her husband Gerald Whitfield. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Glass breaking
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Breaking Glass
here are breaking glass incidents I can think of off the top of my head: - Barney, of course, broke the new court house window with his gun - Barney shot out the glass of the book cabinet in the court house, with Opie's slingshot. - Cousin Virgil broke the glass of the same book cabinet with the end of the broom - Cousin Virgil tucked the end of the table cloth in his pants and then got up causing dishes to fall and presumably break - Opie dropped and broke a dish while he and Andy were doing dishes - Malcolm put the end of the ladder through the upstairs window - Gomer dropped the Christmas light bulbs from the court house roof - Opie and his friend hit the baseball through a window of the haunted house --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Balls
How about the episode where Andy had to eat the spaghetti dinners. There were probably a lot of MEAT BALLS in the spaghetti! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Eating out
How about when Aunt Bee, Clara and Myrtle went to Mexico? They were in the restaurant eating slowly to wait for the dancer. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Convertibles
I have not seen the following mentioned: Andy - when he met with Lee Drake, (the female attorney) I believe Goober drove the car he sold to Aunt Bee Andy gave the guy with the squeaky brakes a ticket and I believe that was a convertible with the top up. ( Not sure if that counts!) Andy courted Mary ( Sue Ann Langdon) in her convertible Terri Garr was seen in a convertible at the gas station --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Church organ
Granted they should have gotten other donations for the organ or have everyone help build the barn, but don't you love it when an "organ transplant" is successful?!! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bugs
There were bats in the cave that could got in your hair, not moths. Moths are very annoying though! There was one episode in which Opie asked if he could outside and collect fireflies. Andy was also trying to swat a fly in the courthouse one day. I think Aunt BEE should count!!! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bugs
I thought of the following "bug" referrals - Fly - Andy was trying to swat one in the courthouse - Spiders - There were spiders under the old bandstand and Gomer tried to hit one with a hammer. - Centipede - Barney didn't believe it when Andy told Opie about the insect with one hundred legs. - Aphids - Mr. Wheeler supposedly saw aphids on Aunt Bee's roses - Bugs - Opie was trying to catch bugs and worms to feed his birds - Fireflies - Opie would go out at night to catch fireflies - And of course, we can't forget the most famous reference: Aunt BEE --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Brothers
First we have the Darling boy who were brothers to each other and to
Charlene. Then Bill Matthews was Lucy Matthew's brother in "Stranger in
Town". Mayor Stoner's bother happened to have a business where the new
road was being constructed ("The Loaded Goat"). Tommy Parker was Betty
Parker's bother in "Big Brothers". And let us not forget that Andy
pretended he was Opie's older brother in "Floyd the Gay Deceiver"! Also
Andy, Opie and Peggy were "blood brothers"!
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Smoking
Smoking was one negative about Andy. Of course it was much more common then. It is weird now to watch those old shows and see so many actors smoking. It occurred on almost every show such as TAGS, Dick Van Dyke and Lucy to name a few. Andy smoked in different places- on the porch, in bed ( bad Andy!), at the court house and at Quiet Sam's house after he delivered the baby. Barney smoked a cigar. Otis, Mr Goss and man in a hurry all smoked as well . While on the subject of smoking, on what episode was there a reference to marijuana? I know that is probably an easy one for many TAGS fans, but is kind of curious that such a reference would have been made on the show. Here is another unrelated trivia question. What actor, who later became famous on "Laugh In", appeared on one episode of TAGS? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Guests
Andy, Opie and Aunt Bee were very hospitable and always had the welcome mat out. So who all were overnight guests in the Taylor home! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Languages
I believe Barney spoke Spanish and German. Andy counted in French. The colonel spoke a Native American language. Sam Jones' friend and the friend's family spoke Italian. The gypsies might have spoken a foreign language. The Russian dignitary who stayed at Andy's house spoke Russian. Aunt Bee's restaurant business partners spoke Chinese. Barney's Judo instructor spoke Japanese. The only other one I can think of was Malcolm. He spoke English but it often sounded like a different language! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Modes of transportation
I guess the red wagon could count, but it's a stretch! Aunt Bee must have "roasted" pulling that wagon in the heat, but after all she had a lot at "steak" as she had to "meat" the butcher. Andy had a legitimate "beef"when he told her to "call the man!" While we are on the subject of modes of transportation, name two that Barney operated that did not have motors. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Modes of transportation
I was thinking of the following vehicles: Andy - squad car, Barney's "lemon", Mary's ( Sue Ann Langdon) convertible and Aunt Bee's car. Barney - squad car, his "lemon", the station wagon pulling the trailer and I believe he drove or gave the impression he had been driving Floyd's car when it ran out of gas. I forgot that he drove Bailey's T-bird. Aunt Bee drove her car, took flying lessons and was on the tandem bike. I don't think she drove the truck. I am at a loss as to what the fourth mode was. Now how about other modes of transportation (besides cars) that they rode in or on? --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Driving trivia
Here are some questions that might "drive" you crazy! Name 4 different cars that Andy drove; name 4 different cars that Barney drove and name 3 modes of transportation that Aunt Bee operated --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
People who wore uniform
I can recall the following people who wore the uniform: Andy, Barney, Warren, Goober, Gomer, Otis, the man from the D.A's office, Ernest T. Bass, the criminal who was holding Andy and Barney hostage and Jerry Van Dyke. Judd and Floyd were deputized but did not wear the uniform. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
People Andy did not like
I believe Andy was not crazy about Mr. Frisbee, Ben Weaver, Aunt Bee's old flame ( Roger) and there was a sheriff from another county that Andy also did not like. He also did not like the cow thief who put shoes on the cows! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney's family
Actually there are 3 of Barney's family shown - his mother, his cousin, Virgil and of course cousin, Andy! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Natural Disasters
How about the the cave in that "trapped" Andy and Helen and made Barney a hero?! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Darlings Are Coming
I just watched this episode and heard Aunt Bee say something I had not caught before. When the Darlings had eaten in the jail cell and Aunt Bee was picking up the dishes she referred to Mr. Darling as "Mr. Briscoe". Maybe she "specializing" on him then! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Color episodes
I agree that the colored episodes were not as good, in large part to the supporting cast. Emmet, Howard, Warren and Goober were not asgood as Gomer, Barney and Floyd. Another factor was Opie was getting older and was not as much the cute little adorable kid that he had once been. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hats
I recall the following times Andy wore a hat: - Andy put on Barney's motorcycle helmet - Andy had on his sheriff's hat when Malcolm helping out - Andy put on a fishing hat that Opie brought him when an inspector was there - Andy had a newspaper over his head and face when he was resting when Gomer stayed with him. - Andy had a night cap on when he first tried to married the son and daughter of the feuders ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Experienced Meat Cutter
I saw awant ad in our local newspaper wanting to hire an experienced meat cutter. I immediately thought of Gomer when he was applying for the butcher job. Andy asked Gomer if he had any experience cutting meat and Gomer replied " Do you think they will ask me that?". I wondered if I applied if I would be asked that! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry folks on "Gunsmoke"
I saw Aneta Corsaut on an episode of "Gunsmoke" today ("Ladies from St
Louis") in which she played a nun. She played in one other "Gunsmoke"
epiosode as well. I have seen several Mayberry folks on "Gunsmoke"
including: Ron Howard, George Lindsey, Hope Summers; Denver Pyle, James
Best, Olan Soule, Dabs Greer, Elizabeth MacRae and Ken Lynch. Did I
miss anyone?!
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Otis
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