Appliance Repair
Our refrigerator had been acting up and seemed like it was in need of being repaired. When I was trying to tell my husband about the refrigerator, he looked at me and said, "Honey, why don't you just call the man?". I did exactly that-called the man and the problem was soon taken care of. I love how Mayberry phrases can be used in our everyday lives. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite Color Episode
My favorite color episode would be Dinner At Eight. No matter how many times I watch it, it cracks me up!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gilligan and Skipper
I would say that the reason Gilligan and the Skipper are connected to Mayberry is this: Bob Denver (Gilligan) played Dud Wash in the episode where Charlene divorced him and Barney had to ride the white horse from east to west. Alan Hale Jr. (Skipper) played Jeff Pruitt in the episode where he comes to town looking for a wife and tries to take Thelma Lou from Barney. I'm proud of myself for thinking about all this without my trusty bucket. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia
I think the two family members of Barney's who were seen on the show were Cousin Virgil and Barney's mother. I didn't even have a bucket on my head to come up with the answer. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Call The Man
Recently, one of the appliances in our house needed repairing. I was telling my husband about the appliance acting up and he said "you know what to do-Call the Man!!" So, that's what I did. I called the man and he fixed the problem. Gotta love Mayberry!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
John Masters
I can remember seeing Mayberry's John Masters in an episode of I Love Lucy, playing Little Ricky's doctor. He was also in one of Elvis Presley's movies, Girl Happy. He had a very small role as an employee of a nightclub. He may have had other appearances but these the only two I can think of-especially since I don't have a bucket on my head right now. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Choir Practice
For the past several months, I have had the privilege of accompanying the choir at our church. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings and usually sing two Sundays a month. Anyhow, as I was leaving tonight for choir practice, my husband said to me "Say hi to Barney for me". When I got home, he said "How was Barney tonight?" I said, "Barney can't sing" to which my teenage daughter replied "Not a lick". (for the record-there isn't anyone named Barney in our church choir) The Mayberry spirit is alive and well in our house these days and that's a good thing!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nip it in the bud
Recently my daughter, who works in the HR department of a local business, was having some issues with an employee. The young man showed great promise in his interview but after he was hired, he was late several times to work. My daughter was discussing this problem with the young man's supervisor and said "We've got to nip this in the bud!!" She was so proud of herself for channeling her inner Barney and, knowing what a huge TAGS fan I am, she had to call and tell me. I'm very proud of her!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The word sex on a sign
I believe that the word sex was seen on a sign in the episode where Ellie Walker runs for city council. There was a rally and there were a bunch of women holding signs, one of which I believe said something to the effect of "a vote for Ellie is a vote for the fairer sex". I'm not sure if this is exactly what the sign said because I am thinking of this without a bucket on my head J ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Name to the list
I can't remember if this name has been mentioned yet or not, but didn't Barney call Mrs. Mendlebright a snoop? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ronnie Dapo
I believe that Ronnie Dapo played Arnold Winkler on TAGS. I'm kinda proud of myself; I thought of that without putting my bucket on!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
birthdays
I could be wrong about this (after all, I don't have a bucket on my head right now) but in the episode Alcohol and Old Lace, I think there was a mention of a birthday. A gentleman went to the Morrison sisters' house to buy some elixir and as the gentleman was leaving, one of the ladies said "Happy Mohammed's Birthday". If I'm wrong, maybe I'd better go find my bucket!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
vacations
Speaking of vacations (and I didn't even need a bucket for this one) how 'bout the time Aunt Bee went to Mexico with Clara and Myrtle? Even though she won the trip in a contest, I think it still counts as a vacation. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
air conditioning
I don't recall seeing any evidence of air conditioning in Mayberry but it was mentioned one time that I can remember. In the episode "Howard The Bowler", the electricity goes out at the bowling alley just as Howard is about to throw his bowling ball. Andy tries to find out what happened and tell the guys that the main circuit was blown, probably when Joe turned up the air conditioning. Now I will have to put my bucket on my head to see if I can think of any more mentions of air conditioning!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Marines Hymn
I have the privilege of playing in a community band. It is made up of people of all ages who enjoy getting together to play their instruments. Anyhow, we are preparing some music for a concert we will perform on Memorial Day. One of the songs includes a portion of the Marines Hymn. Every time we play that portion of the Marines Hymn, it's all I can do keep from laughing. I always think of Gomer marching into the courthouse and singing that song to Andy. Especially funny to me is the way Gomer says "Montezumer". ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
uvula
Recently my husband, oldest daughter and myself had the privilege of watching our youngest daughter participate in our county's spelling bee. It is always interesting to hear the variety of words given to the contestants. One of the words that night really caught our attention; the word "uvula". As soon as the word was pronounced, my oldest daughter and I looked at each other (while trying to stifle a laugh) and she mouthed the words "you got a uvula, I got a uvula, all God's children got a uvula". I looked at her and mouthed the word "Hallelujah". Incidentally, the young lady did spell uvula correctly. Seems like no matter where we go, Mayberry is there and for that I am grateful. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Call The Man
A couple of days ago, I was running water so that I could do a big stack of dirty dishes. The sink only got about half full when the water suddenly stopped running. I called my husband, thinking he could suggest something for me to do. His response? "Call the man!!" I did indeed call the man and within two hours our water problem had been fixed. We enjoy using the phrase "call the man" whenever something needs fixing around here. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dinner At Eight
One of my favorite color episodes of TAGS is Dinner At Eight. I was in the kitchen deciding what I should fix for supper and decided on spaghetti. I turned on the t.v. so I could watch TAGS while I was cooking and there it was-Dinner At Eight!! We had a good laugh at our house because the meal I was preparing directly corresponded with what was on the t.v. There was enough spaghetti left for our lunches for the next day. My husband commented that he liked my spaghetti but was glad he didn't have to eat it three times!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
more trivia
Would the song that Andy and Barney sang in both a black & white and a color episode by any chance be the Mayberry Union High Song? I'm not 100% for sure about this because I didn't have time to put a bucket on my head. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
upcoming book
I ordered Andy Griffith's book online a couple of weeks ago. The anticipated release date was July 15th. I checked the status of my order this morning and it said the anticipated shipping date for my order would be July 19th. I am really looking forward to reading this book!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Barney Trivia
I think the episode where Barney litters is called "Barney's Replacement". A lawyer comes to Mayberry to get some practical law experience by being a deputy. At the end of the episode, Barney writes Bob Rogers a ticket just to teach him a lesson, then tears up the ticket and tosses it into the street. I think this is the answer you were looking for and I didn't even have to use a bucket to think of it!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
trivia
I believe the name of the tune the town band was practicing for the evening concert was "Blue Danube Waltz". I'm proud of myself-I didn't even have to put a bucket on my head to think of the answer!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee Trivia
It has been quite some time since I've seen this episode (perhaps it was a two part episode at that) but wasn't Aunt Bee's fiance' a sea captain of some sort? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
eleven
Recently my daughter participated in a regional spelling bee and took third place. (If she had won, she would have gone on to the national spelling bee in Washington D.C.) To determine the order of contestants, each participant was asked to draw a number, which they would then wear around their neck. My daughter drew out the number 11. After the bee was over she told me "Mom, the first thing I thought of when I drew my number was Clara and the way she said "eleven" when she bragged to Aunt Bee about how many times she won the pickle contest". Mayberry truly is everywhere. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
look like a deputy
Last night I took my daughter to her friend's house so they could hang out and watch movies. As she got out of the car I told her to make sure she behaved herself. Her response was, "I will try to look like a deputy and act like a deputy". She then said, "Don't worry Mom, I'll behave". We use alot of TAGS quotes around here and I am proud that my daughter enjoys using them as much as her dad and I do. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Middle Names
When Ron Bailey (Billy Bixby) was arrested for sideswiping a truck, he mentioned that his father was John Judson Bailey. Another one I thought of was when Andy was pretending to be Floyd's son in order to impress Madeline Grayson. Andy said that his name was Andrew Paul Lawson. Maybe if I put a bucket on my head I'll think of some more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
U-Turn
I work part time for our school's music department and had to go to the post office this morning after I was done at school. I pulled into a parking space and as I was getting out of my car a pick up truck pulled into the space next to me. What's the big deal? Well, to take the space next to mine the pick up had to make an illegal u-turn. I thought to myself, "Where is Barney when we need him?" He would've have nipped that situation in the bud!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's Hand
I read someplace that Andy's hand was bandaged because he had punched his fist through a wall in his home. He explained his hand being bandaged in the episode "Aunt Bee the Warden" by saying "he'd had a tussle with a couple of prisoners". ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
traveling many roads
Today I played the organ for a funeral. The gentleman who passed away was 97 years old. I always try to pay close attention to what the pastor is saying when I play for a service, but today my mind wandered a bit. I couldn't help it, especially when the pastor said, "Bill was 97 years old and during his lifetime he traveled many roads". I had a big smile on my face thinking about our beloved deputy Barney Fife. Fortunately, my chair was facing away from the mourners and they didn't see the big smile on my face. Mayberry truly does seem to be everywhere we go. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy playing instruments
I remember one other episode where Andy plays the piano, albeit briefly. It is "Barney's Physical" from season 5. Barney finds out he doesn't measure up to the new civil service requirements. Andy is sitting at the piano playing a few notes and all of a sudden a light bulb seems to go off in his head. He and Aunt Bee start thinking of ways to fatten Barney up and stretch him so's he'll measure up. Another episode where Andy plays a different instrument is "The Sermon for Today". When Andy is rehearsing with the town band, he plays a tuba. Hmmmmaybe if I put a bucket on my head I could think of some more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Janet Waldo/Amanda
The episode in which Janet Waldo played Amanda was "A Wife for Andy". Barney decides that Andy needs a wife because Opie has been in a fight at school and Barney thinks Opie needs a mother. Barney asks all these different women to come over to Andy's house so he can look them over. One of these women is Amanda (Janet Waldo). If you close your eyes when she is talking, you'd swear it is Judy Jetson. Hope this helps. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
slickwoods and anniversary
To Jed: As for "4 slickwoods", I think Aunt Bee is actually saying "forced liquids". Ken-congratulations on your Anniversary!! As for a present for your wife, how about seeing if you can get a hold of Newton Monroe and see if he has anything left in the trunk of his car. Or do you 'spose he's out of the selling business and still painting these days? Have a Mayberry kind of day everyone!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy overseas
The episode I remember Andy mentioning being overseas was "A Feud is a Feud". Andy was explaining the rules of a duel to Mr. Carter and Mr. Wakefield and at some point during the attempted duel says, "I learned a little French while I was over there during the war". What I find really humorous about this is that when Andy counted in French to Carter and Wakefield, they responded with "We don't understand French!!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
favorite expressions
Two of our favorite Mayberry expressions are "Call the Man!!" and "That was well put Aunt Bee, well put!!" We use the "call the man" phrase when something is in need of repairing and when one of makes a good point (seems like it doesn't matter what the subject is) we say "that was well put." When talking about stories getting passed around, we also like to use the phrase (forgive my spelling on these) "Winken'll tell Blinken, Blinken'll tell Nod, Nod'll tell Barney and Barney'll tell you!!" Our 12 year old daughter has gotten quite good at using these phrases. Ah, the joys of life in Mayberry!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Are there any trained noticers out there would know the answer to this one.In the first season episode "Stranger In Town", Floyd is played by someone other than Howard McNear. I was wondering why that gentleman played Floyd for just that one episode. Somehow Mayberry wouldn't have been the same without Howard McNear playing the role. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hotel Guests
I don't know if I'm worthy enough to be called a trained noticer or not, but I did think of another hotel guest-Keevy Hazelton. He was a rock-n-roll singer who had stopped in Mayberry to rest and got pestered at the hotel by some girls wanting autographs as well as being invited over for some good eatin' at Aunt Bee and Andy's house. Of course the reason for going to Aunt Bee's was to hear her and Clara's song "My Hometown". ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fun Girls
Wednesday evening my family and I were watching the episode "The Fun Girls". My 12 year old daughter walked into the living room, saw fun girl Daphne, and said "What is Andy doing dancing with the lady convict?" She recognized her as one of the lady convicts from the episode "Convicts at Large". I explained to my daughter that it was the same actress playing a different character. Twelve years old and already a trained noticer!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mt. Airy
According to weather.com, in addition to North Carolina and Maryland having a Mt. Airy in their states, so do Georgia and Louisiana. Maybe a trained noticer out there somewhere knows of others. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
bowling
My family and I were searching for something to watch on t.v. this evening and after not finding anything interesting, put in a disc from season eight of TAGS. We watched "Howard the Bowler" and after it was over, we were wondering if Andy, Goober and Howard did their own bowling, or was there a stunt bowler of some sort? Is there a trained noticer out there that would have the answer to this one? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
pets
I don't have any pets named after a Mayberry character, but I do have a niece I nicknamed Otis. When Becky (her real name :) was first learning to walk, I jokingly said that she walked crooked just like Otis from the Andy Griffith Show did. She is nearly 18 years old now and I still call her Otis. I work part time at our local school so when I see my niece there, I make sure to call her Becky. Otherwise, it's Otis. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
willow chip
Putting a willow chip under the dog's head was from the episode "Divorce Mountain Style". Barney had gotten a book of mountain folklore from the library to try to get Andy out of having to marry Charlene. As he was reading through the book, he came across the story about the willow chip before finding the story that they used to help Andy. In reference to another reader's question, the blasting engineer in the episode "The Loaded Goat" was played by Bing Russell, Kurt's father. And to think.I actually thought of these things without a bucket on my head!! HmmI wonder how much more I could think of if I had worn a bucket on my head. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Howard Sprague
Last night we were watching the episode of Andy Griffith entitled "Lost and Found" in which Aunt Bee thinks she's lost an antique pin. (As you know, she ends up finding it in the pocket of her smock later on) Anyhow, when "Ed Jenkins" the insurance man walked into the Taylor's living room, my eleven year old daughter turned to me and said, "Gee mom, isn't that Howard?" I explained to her that Jack Dodson played the insurance man just that once and then he became Howard Sprague. She's only eleven years old and already has become a trained noticer!! Incidentally, her dad bowls in a regular league and a couple of weeks ago he was not doing as well as he would have liked. My daughter said to her dad, "Gee dad, maybe you should try bowling like Howard!!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Parley Baer
I enjoyed reading about the different things Parley Baer had done. I got to thinking after reading about himdid he by any chance do the voice of Ernie the Keebler Elf? Some other things I remember him doing was appearing on the Young and the Restless back in the 90's. He was part of a summer story line whose focus was the abuse of elderly folks. He also appeared in an episode of Little House on the Prairie called Sweet Sixteen. Those Mayberry folks surely do get around don't they? :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
to Kathy from Cincinnati
The episode you are referring to is called "Andy Saves Barney's Morale." I don't remember word for word how the line went, but it was spoken by this white haired old man. Barney had arrested him for disturbing the peace (for throwing a checkerboard) and when he came back with the rest of the town to put himself back in jail, that's when he said "I can disturb the peace with the best of them." Earlier in the episode this man told Andy that "he hadn't had the strength to disturb the peace for nigh onto 30 years." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
favorite lines
One of my favorite lines is from "Gomer the House Guest". Gomer comes into the court house and tells Andy he is going to market to ask about a job. He says "They're lookin' for an experienced butcher." Andy says, "You know anything about cuttin' meat?" to which Gomer replies, "Reckon they'll ask me that?" Another of my favorites is from "Dinner at Eight". Andy has already eaten two spaghetti suppers first at home and then at Howard's. He comes home stuffed and gets an angry phone call from Helen wanting to know where he is, as he's an hour late already. After hanging up the phone, Goober tries telling Andy he mixed up the phone calls and Andy says, "Now I'm goin' over to Helen's and eat my third supper, and then I'm comin' back-and I'm gonna kill you." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Darling Family Songs
I was just wondering if the names of songs that the Darling Boys played (such as "Never Hit Your Grandma With a Great Big Stick", "Slimy River Bottom", "Tearin' Up Your Old Clothes For Rags" etc.) were actually names of songs or were they just made up. I'm pretty sure that "Slimy River Bottom" is also called "Doug's Tune". "Ya got time to breathe, ya got time for music!!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Illegal U-Turn
I recently took my 11 year old daughter to spend a weekend with her older sister. While driving down the interstate, my daughter noticed a vehicle making a u-turn across the highway (one of those spots reserved for emergency vehicles only) and she said, "Citizens Arrest. Illegal U-turn. Go ahead and write yourself a ticket." I love the fact that she is only 11 and is a true Andy Griffith fan. She is fast on her way to becoming a trained noticer!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
barney lights up
Actually, there is one episode where Barney is seen smoking. It is the episode "Citizens Arrest". Barney puts himself in jail and while he is there, he takes a puff or two, puts the cigarette out and then chokes up on the smoke. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Barney's Laughter
I remember in the episode "The Merchant of Mayberry" that Andy and Barney were in the courthouse with Ben Weaver and Andy was trying to tell Ben why it was okay for Bert Miller to run his stand. Barney had tried to put his two cents worth in and finally gave up and started holding his hand over his mouth so's he didn't laugh. When Ben left the courthouse, Barney uncovered his mouth and he and Andy both had a good laugh and were thinking of ways to "really get old Ben good". Hope this helps. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re:Meathead and Emmett Clark
Yes, Rob Reiner (All in the Family's Meathead) was in the episode "Goober's Contest". He worked in the print shop that printed up the tickets for Goober's contest. I also believe that it was the episode in which Howard McNear (Floyd) made his final appearance. "Goober's Contest" was the last episode in Season 7. As for Emmett Clark, he was mentioned in the first episode of season eight "Opie's First Love" but wasn't seen until the second episode of season eight, "Howard the Bowler". And the fix-it shop was the same location as Floyd's Barbershop. Andy mentions something about Floyd retiring and Emmett moving into the shop. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Trivial Trivialities
I don't remember the first time Barney said "Nip it in the Bud" but I do remember another episode that he mentioned it in. It was the episode "One Punch Opie" in which Barney is giving Andy this speech in the courthouse about "First sign of youngsters goin' wrong ya got to nip it in the bud". HmmmI may have to watch all the episodes with Don Knotts just to see how many times he did say it. :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Uncle Ollie
I too recall seeing "Uncle Ollie" on the Beverly Hillbillies. I also recently watched "The Absent Minded Professor" and "Uncle Ollie" played a policeman in that movie. Ah, those Mayberry folks sure do get around!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Howard McNear Sighting
I recently watched the Elvis Presley movie "Blue Hawaii" and the man who ran the travel agency was played by none other than Howard McNear. My eleven-year-old daughter was watching the movie with me, noticed the travel agent and said, "Gee mom, isn't that Floyd?" Even at her age she is hooked on TAGS. (thanks to me :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Alumni Sighting
I believe that Roy Roberts also played Darrin Stephens' father in Bewitched and also that Darrin's mother was played by none other than Mabel Albertson a.k.a. Mrs. Sprague. (Did anyone ever say what her first name was?) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re:applications for quotes
Ah Yes...I often use Mayberry quotes in my daily conversations. I would have to say that the favorite quote around our house is when we need to see a doctor, dentist or call someone to repair an appliance. If one of us complains about an ailment of some sort or a bum appliance, we look at each other and say, "CALL THE MAN!!" Another Mayberry quote that I am partial to is when someone I'm having a conversation with makes a good point. I'll smile and say, "That was well put Aunt Bee, well put!!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Doug's Tune-Briscoe laughing
Karen I watched the clip of "Doug's Tune" again and I think you are right-it DOES look like Briscoe is trying not to laugh. I have seen that episode a zillion times and never noticed that before. Also, whilst we're on the subject of "Doug's Tune".I recently saw the episode "The Darlings Are Coming" and when the whole family was in the hotel room rehearsing for Charlene's wedding, Briscoe suggested that they play "Slimy River Bottom". And lo and behold, they started to play "Doug's Tune". I guess what I'm wondering is, which one is the real name of the song? Does anyone know the answer to this one? Thanks and Mayberry says happy motoring!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re:Mayberry Video
I enjoyed watching the Mayberry video. It brought back alot of good memories. I also found this video on You Tube of "Doug's Tune" from the episode "Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee". I always looked forward to the Darling family's visits because you could look forward to some great bluegrass style music. "Doug's Tune" just happened to be my favorite. Here is a link to the video. Enjoy!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRsjszrf8xA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: TV Land Response
I got the same response that Cheryl did-telling me to go to http://www.tvland.com/boards to make comments and suggestions. I was a bit disappointed that all we had to respond to was message boards. I wonder if the "suits" at TV Land actually read what's on those message boards. I read through several of the postings and it seems that the general consensus is that TV Land needs to wake up and get back to doing what it did best-show the classics!! "Mayberry says thanks, and happy motoring!!!" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
write to tv land
I wrote to TV Land about their choice of programming and heard back from them. Their response was that I could comment on existing programming and request new shows by posting on the Programming Suggestions (TV Land) message board at http://www.tvland.com/boards. They said that all viewer comments and suggestions made on that board are forwarded to their programming department for consideration. I will try re-sending my original e mail to TV Land to the address that they gave me and see what happens. I will let y'all know if I receive a response or not. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: TV Land wake up
I went to tvland.com and there is a link in the upper right hand corner that says "contact us". I clicked on that and it takes you to a page where you can comment on various things. I wrote to them and told them what I thought of their programming. As to whether or not they will listen, time will tell. Maybe if enough people write to them and tell them what they think, numbers will talk!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Opie's Playtime
Ken I can think of another instance when Opie was watching television-it was the episode "Gomer the House Guest". Gomer lost his job and was staying with the Taylor family. They were trying to watching a t.v. program-I believe it was about a boy and his dog-and Andy, Opie and Aunt Bee couldn't concentrate on the program because Gomer was talking the whole time. Or was this the western you were referring to? It was nice that you had a white Christmas in Wisconsin. Here in OH where I live it was about 40 degrees Christmas Day and we definitely did not have a blanket of white on the ground. Happy New Year to all you Mayberry fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: TV Land, what happened?
I totally agree that TV Land is straying from its roots. Like the old gray mare, TV Land "ain't what it used to be." When our cable company finally added TV Land to their lineup, my family was excited-we could finally enjoy the "old" t.v. shows. However, it seems that lately all they are showing is alot of movies and come on...adding "Just Shoot Me" to their line-up in January? I feel like they are trying to cater to a younger age group and to heck with us viewers that enjoy the good old programs. (Incidentally, I am in my late 40's and much prefer the classics to what they are showing now on network t.v.) I agree with the person who said they should show The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and Angel in My Pocket. Now THOSE are true classics!! Even my young daughter enjoys the Andy Griffith show. As a matter of fact, as soon as an episode starts, she can pretty much tell me which episode it is. WAKE UP TV LAND AND GO BACK TO DOING WHAT YOU DID BEST...SHOW THE CLASSICS ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Cats in Mayberry
This may be a bit of a stretch, but I did think of another episode that makes a reference (albeit a small one :) to a cat. In the episode "Andy the Marriage Counselor" where he is trying to play marriage counselor to the Boones, Aunt Bee remarks how she ran into Jenny and commented that she was wearing her hair differently and Jenny "turned on her like a cat." Hope this adds a little something to your list Ken. :) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Jack Nicholson
Yes, Jack Nicholson was in more than one TAGS episode. He was in the episode (I believe it was called Aunt Bee the Juror) where Aunt Bee was the lone woman on a jury and Jack played the wrongly accused criminal. Aunt Bee didn't want to convict him and all the men on the jury did. Jack's character ended up being found innocent. The other episode he was in was the one where Opie and Arnold found an abandoned baby (I believe it was called Opie Finds a Baby) on the courthouse steps. They didn't want the baby to go to an orphanage so they tried finding it a home. The real parents came to the court house to claim the baby and the baby's father was played by Jack Nicholson. Hope this is what you were looking for. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re:Aunt Bee-VVVFFFFPPPPTTTT!
Karen, I believe the episode you are referring to is "Barney's Sidecar". Aunt Bee is a bit perturbed at Barney and his reckless driving on the motorcycle with a sidecar and she is trying to come up with a way to rid Mayberry of the vehicle. Hope this is what you're looking for. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
