SALVAGE I
Great news! The 1979 TV series SALVAGE I that starred Andy Griffith will be coming to DVD in 2008! An exact date has not been set, but it will include the 2 hour made-for-TV movie, SALVAGE and all 18 episodes, four of which never aired in the original network run. Now if they'll only release Mayberry RFD on DVD, my Mayberry heaven would be complete. Mike "I have a DVD compelsion" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
I'll clear that up
In 1967 there was a TV special titled, ANDY GRIFFITH'S UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN SPECIAL that starred Andy Griffith, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Maggie Peterson with the Bruce Davis Quintet and a folk rock group known as the Back Porch Majority. In the opening number, there is a group of dancers and a very noticable Goldie Hawn. She is not listed in the credits, but it was unmistakenly her. Mike "I hate a know it all" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
"Skitsominerack"
>>> I believe Barney used the word "Skitsominerack" when warning Andy that >>> Aunt Bee's imaginary boyfriend could be a bad guy. Kim - Wylie, TX <<< I think that you mean "Cleptomenerac", that's a person that has a "compelshun" to take items that don't belong to him. You find "compelshun nuts" everywhere. Mike "I have a hand washing compelshun" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer Pyle USMC
Good News! The Gomer Pyle, USMC second season DVD set will go on sale on June 26. BUT, there is some disturbing news, the news release states that, "Music has been changed for this home entertainment version" whatever that means. Hopefully it's nothing like the off brand TAGS DVD's. Mike "try Andy Gumpin' it" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Old Sam
>>> Seems like Old Sam should have been a LOT bigger than the 8 lbs or so he appears to be if he was that old. Maybe that couldn't find a bigger fish. <<< That was the "actor" of the fish! Mike "you get a line, I'll get a pole" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Has anyone heard if TV Land is taking TAGS off?
I haven't heard anything but, some of you may remember a few years back just prior to TV LAND removing "Leave It To Beaver" they did the same thing as well (Leave It To Beaver has since been added to the line-up again). I've had the thought that TAGS was being shown so many times a day in order to finish the reamaining episodes before a certain date, maybe the current contract is about to expire and there's no plans to renew it at this time. Just a guess though, Mike "I got contempt" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TERRIFIC NEWS!!!
The Andy Griffith Show will be released as a complete set on May 8, 2007! All eight seasons will be included in this box set but the added bonus will be that it will also have the pilot from Make Room For Daddy and also the RETURN TO MAYBERRY television movie! I'm sure that some will be upset about already buying each individual season,as I did, but now we'll be able to get that great movie on DVD also. Below is a link to the announcement. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6905 Mike "I wish I had a quarter-million" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
COLOR me Mayberry
I know that I'm in a minority here, but I much prefer the color episodes to the black and white ones. Three of the major reasons are 1) I think that Floyd is much better, 2) Howard Sprague is my favorite Mayberrian and 3) Emmett Clark . As a parent myself, I always thought that Andy was a little more believable as a father in the later years. I've never known a "perfect" father and that's how I thought he was portrayed in the b&w's (not that there's anything wrong with that). I'll set and watch any episode, but my world is in living color. Mike "the kind of people that start talking to themselves" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 8, Issue 17
> TAGS fans, > > Having watched the color eps lately, have you noticed how many times in > season 8 Opie wears the same shirt! Kind of an orange/green plaid thing. > It's not ugly, but on the other hand it's not pretty enough to be > "every-single-day wear". It must have been a trend-setting style and I only say that because I have a picture of me that was taken when I was 5 (1967) and I am wearing a shirt that is the exact same colors. Mike "well turned out" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy and Gomer is out today
Just a quick reminder that the final season of The Andy Griffith Show and the first season of Gomer Pyle, USMC is available today (December 12). I found out that each episode of the Gomer Pyle set has audio commentary by Jim Nabors. That alone makes this set valuable to TAGS fans, not to mention all the other extras on this set. Mike "I have a DVD compelshun" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 340
> Message: 6 > Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:15:56 -0500 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Stan Oliver) > Subject: new TAGS > To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII > > Does anyone know how to get copies of the "New Andy Griffith Show" > series that was spoken of that ran for a short time? > > Stan Oliver I can answer that one. I'm the person that has sold that little gem since 1991. You can get a DVD copy for $10 plus shipping. If you are interested, you can e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Mike Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 325
>>Wow I was listening to the late news on the radio and they said our >>beloved Andy is suing the Andy in Wisconsin for using his name. This will >>be worth following<< Opie: (to Andy) I think we both broke the golden rule. Lighten up Andy! Mike "feel free to use my name" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry Tickets
I don't want to cause any probems, but I am aware of a "glitch" that happened at Mayberry Days this year (I didn't attend, but found out through a friend of mine). One of our fellow WBMUTBB members purchased tickets from an individual that wasn't going to be able to make it and actually had problems getting into the banquet following the Golf outing because his name was not on the list as the original purchaser of the tickets. Both sellers and buyers may want to make sure that the tickets are transferrable before making a transaction by contacting the Surry Arts Council. Mike "obey all rules" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS autographs
Just wanted to let interested people know that I am thinning out my autograph collection on Ebay and I have quite a few rare signatures from The Andy Griffith Show alumni. Anyone that knows me knows that I have been collecting for about 20 years and I have traveled all over the country to meet celebrities in person, including more than 20 trips to the Los Angeles area since 1994. For those of you that don't know me, feel free to ask Allan Newsome about me, he's an honest person and I don't feel that he would sugar-coat his answer. This is a link to my "sellers" page, http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQpfidZ0QQsassZsixgunsablazinQQsofindtypeZ15QQsofocusZbsQQsspagenameZhQ3ahQ3aadvsearchQ3aUS if that don't work, you can always go to Ebays seller search and type in my screen name, SIXGUNSABLAZIN. Mike "I just don't want to seem... pushy" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Color shows
I, for one, prefer the color shows to the black and white episodes. I really enjoy the Howard Sprague, Emmett Clark and Warren Ferguson characters and I think that they all fit the town of Mayberry very well. Mike "in living color" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Badge on Ebay
I had a story about that in the second or third issue of The Mayberry Times back in the late 90's. That WAS a real, screen used, Mayberry badge and I was disappointed that it went for more than I can afford, but I would like to talk with the person that won it or maybe even be their BEST FRIEND (ha, ha)! Mike "do I get to wear a badge" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Rockford Files / Mayberry
That is Mayberry Motors and it is still there, in North Hollywood. I have watched multiple episodes of the Rockford Files that was filmed in that area. The Beverly Garland Hotel and The Smoke House Restuarant (both near to Mayberry Motors) both have appeared in different episodes. Mike "I want to see some stars homes" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
not so modern day TAGS
I remember a television show from the mid to late Eighties that I considered a modern day TAGS and it was called "Evening Shade" with Burt Reynolds and Merilu Henner. It always had good, clean humor (from what I remember of it) and focused on the residents of the town as much as it did the two stars. I also remember during a dinner with George Lindsey that he was supposed to be added to the cast as the town Mayor, but despite its good ratings, it was canceled. I recall that shortly after getting the axe, Mr. Reynolds was irate about the shows demise and was very vocal about it. Too holesome for the networks, I suppose. Mike "living in Mayberry in my mind" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: statue in honor
I haven't seen any of the plans for the statue, but maybe the final product wouldn't look good to the executer of the estate, whoever that is. No matter what that persons reason is, let's just honor their wishes and move on. Mike "I've heard enough about that statue" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Release date
Do you know the best thing about The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, USMC being released on December 12? That's my birthday and if I'm real good this year, maybe I will get them as gifts! Mike "as long as it ain't charity" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry RFD
I'm really excited about all of the color episodes being released as well as Gomer Pyle, USMC. I was so afraid that after the black & white episodes were out that the "powers that be" would decide to end it there. My next "Christmas Wish" is that Mayberry RFD will follow as well. There was a rumor floating around less than a year ago that Paramount had plans to complete The Andy Griffith Show in 2006 and Mayberry RFD was slated to be released by Warner Bros in 2007. Since the TAGS part of the rumor appears to be genuine, maybe, if we're real lucky, they'll release all three seasons of RFD next year. Mike "voting for Sam Jones" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re :Kudos for Paul Hartman
It's nice that someone else shares my thoughts on Paul Hartman (Emmett). Not being negative, but those that don't/won't give the color episodes a chance are missing out on some really good comedy from both Paul Hartman and Jack Dodson (Howard Sprague). My favorite episode of all time, including the black and white ones, was on TV LAND last night (Tuesday), HOWARDS NEW LIFE. This episode allows Jack Dodson to show his acting range from comedy scenes to very serious scenes. Mike "My pot of gold is right here in Mayberry" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
GOMER PYLE, USMC coming to DVD!
Season one of GOMER PYLE, USMC will be released on DVD December 12, 2006! It's not yet known if there will be any extra's, but it is known that all 30 episodes of the first season is included. I can only think of one thing to say, SHAZAM!!! Mike "sittin' with a bucket on my head" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts rare item
I don't usually use WBMUTBB to sell things, but I have a very rare DON KNOTTS item that someone on this board may be interested in. It is a promotional 45 RPM titled "I WISH I WERE A FISH" that was never for sale at record or music stores. It was an item that could only be obtained by theater owners to be given away as a promotional item. The record itself is in mint condition, and the picture sleeve, which has a picture of DON KNOTTS as Mr. Limpet would be considered mint but the edges are starting to yellow. If you are interested, e-mail me personally and please do not respond to the digest. I have a couple of them that I purchased from a gentleman that used to tour with Arthur Godfrey, who sings the song on this 45 RPM. Mike "I just don't want to seem...pushy" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TV LAND awards show "non-mention"
To answer your question on why there was no mention of Don Knotts passing on the TV LAND awards show, I can only say that in years past, the awards show has been taped about a month in advance. I don't know when it was taped this year, but that could be the reason. Mike "I hate a know it all" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Wak of Fame Star
Having been involved in Don Knotts getting nominated for his Star on the Walk of Fame, I can shed a little light on that subject. The celebrities themselves do not pay for the Star, but whoever nominates the celebrity is responsible for a $15,000.00 fee. By the way, Don Knotts star was the first to have the $15,000 fee, prior to that, the fee was $7,500.00. Whenever someone nominates a celebrity, then if the Walk of Fame committee selects that celebrity as a recipient, that's when the fee is due. In Don Knotts case, I helped another person collect donations from both celebrities and fans to pay for half and TV LAND paid the other half. Unfortunately, the other person had promised to send photo's of Don receiving his Star to everyone that contributed $5 or more, but he never got around to doing that. Mike Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Oscar ommission
I was told that the tribute to the deceased actors/actresses on the Academy Awards is only for those that passes away in the previous caleder year, 2005 in this case. That would mean that Don Knotts would be (or should be) on next years show. Mike Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS 6th season art work
Paramount has just released the box art for the COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW that is set to be released on May 9. I have to say that I was a real surprised that they went beyond the fifth season (but extremely happy, since I would rather watch one of the color episodes than a blach and white episode). I'm glad that they didn't use a generic photo on this one, take a look, I think you'll like it too. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=5044 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Blu-ray answer
I have a Blu-ray player and all of my TAGS DVD's play just fine. A blu-ray player will play both regular and blu-ray DVD's. A regular DVD player will not play Blu-ray DVD's. So when you decide to get a new Blu-ray DVD player, all of your old DVD's will work just fine. Mike "I hate a know it all" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorite season
I very well may be the only person in the civilized world that will say that my favorite season is.. the final season. Yes, I realize that these are color episodes and yes, I realize that Barney only appears in one episode (Barney Hosts A Summit Meeting), but I absolutely enjoy the Howard Sprague and Emmit Clark characters, which were able to have more story lines with the absence of Floyd the barber. After season eight, my next two in order would be Season Five and then Season Seven. I really enjoy those color episodes. Mike "I'm ept" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Election video
I don't chime in very often, but here's my two cents. I am very dissappointed that Ron Howard and Andy Griffith used the characters of Andy and Opie to make a political statement. It actually goes against the whole idea of the "Mayberry" way of life. Mayberry should be a place where there are very few problems and political squabbles are not caused by party lines. I would have been alright with a Ron Howard and Andy Griffith political ad, no matter who they chose, but they have now caused a riff among the fans of the show by saying that Andy and Opie wants you to do vote this way or your not a Mayberrian. If that is the case, it's not a place for me anyway, because everytime that I watch The Andy Griffith Show from now on, I will see a huge "VOTE FOR OBAMA" sign right there on the court house and that's not the reason that I watch it. Mike "I'm going to Nashville" Creech ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
