RE: Barney's apartment
That round thing on the top of the old refrigerators was the condenser motor. Now days that is in the bottom and out of site -ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
For the Extry Good Trained Noticers
This has been discussed before. I know of two episodes: Barneys First Car (Andy and Barn are watching from the front porch as Mrs. Lesch drives away. And Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army. As Andy and Barn are chasing ET Bass through the streets of Mayberry there is a scene that is reversed. There may be others as well. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thoughts Regarding the Many TAGS Sets
Ken: I enjoy watching for these things too. Here is one that I noticed a while back. http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS/interiors.html -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Picture on wall
Harriett, I too have always heard that the photo on the living room wall was Aunt Bee. Here is a slightly enlarged frame capture. See what you think. http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS/Aunt%20Bee.jpg -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's final resting place
Andy was buried almost immediately after his death. I'm sure this is what he wanted simply because it is so unusual. Here is the news blurb from CNN. http://www.wibw.com/home/nationalnews/headlines/Andy_Griffith_Buried_Shortly _After_Death_Source_Says_161357685.html -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Frank Cady
I hear that Frank Cady has passed on. Mr. Cady appeared in 2 TAGS episodes: The Rehabilitation of Otis and The Legend of Barney Fife. He was 96. Here is the IMDB link for Mr. Cady if you are interested in his career. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0128326/ -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
More than one Allan ?
Allan, I do declare I don't know how in this world you manage to find the time to do everything you do. I just visited http://ernestt.com and saw the wonderful job you did on that site. I'm beginning to think you have a clone. You are truly amazing and we TAGS fans are truly grateful ! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
George Lindsey
Rest in Peace Mr. Lindsey and Thank You ! http://www.wsfa.com/story/18157477/george-goober-lindsey ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aerial footage of 40 Acres
If you want to see the aerial footage and don't own the DVDs you can see it on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ntbA7IuJkfeature=related If you look at :13 seconds on the far right you will see the house used as Thelma Lou's home. (Also the Boone house in 'Andy the Marriage Counselor') At :17 seconds the large round roof building is sound stage 8 where all the TAGS interior shots were made and at 1:07 is the Forty Acres back lot. This film was made in 1957 and Andy's home had not been built yet and the town's buildings appear to be in bad shape. Desilu, I guess put a lot of money into building it back up after it was ignored for many years after the filming of Gone With The Wind. There are several versions of this footage on YouTube some of the quality is better. Here is another (I had to turn off the audio ! ). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWrEatLx-wMfeature=related Enjoy ! -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE:Andy and Lucy
According to the calculating machines down at IMDB and they are goood machines, Andy was in A Here's Lucy episode in 1973 called, Andy and Lucy. Here is the link if you want to study up on it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0600033/ -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Mr. Schwump sighting in Return to Mayberry
I don't know Jimmy. That's a close one. He defintely has the trademark shirt pocket protector. And a different hair style. Here is a frame capture for those who did not see the video: http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS/schump.jpg -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd's First Show
To find out which Howard McNear's first episode you need to look no further than that extra fine website maintained by none other than our beloved Allan Newsome at http://www.mayberry.com. Just click the link on the right called, Cast Member/Episode Database and type in any cast members real or fictional name and you will get a complete list of the episodes they appeared in and in order. In this case, you will see that Floyd's first apprearance was in Episode 13, Mayberry Goes Hollywood. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Larry Mondello
History Buff is right. I've captured a couple frames one from One Punch Opie which aired in Dec. 1962 and one from Wally's Orchid which aired in April 1960. There is a definite resemblence, looks like they could be brothers. But you can see the boy in OPO is much younger. Here's the link: http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS/larry_mondello.jpg -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
tub...@swbell.net
Paul: That is fascinating! Do you have any old photos from that tme period you would be willing to share with the group? Thanks Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Andy's Dad
Larry: The episode you are referring to is Farmer Takes a Wife. Episode 45, Season Two. His dad is Carl Griffith and he is seen exiting the mens clothing store where Jeff Pruitt buys 'the largest (suit)one they had'. Here is a frame capture showing this scene. http://www.savemygas.com/carlgriffith.html -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy Birthday Opie
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Thelma Lou Interview
I didn't see this posted here yet so. Betty Lynn, the actress who played Thelma Lou on the hit Andy Griffith Show stopped by Your Carolina to talk about the new Andy Griffith Museum. Jack Roper (the host of the show)had no idea she was coming. He's a huge fan. In addition, here's all the info on how you can visit the museum. http://www.yourcarolina.tv/ycvideo/entry/andy_griffith_museum/ It's great ! Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re:TV Land Statue Vandalized
Allan: Any chance of putting up a Paypal donation link on one of the TAGS sites for those who would like to donate to get the statue repaired? Or maybe there is a better way? Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: bizarre Don Knots (sic) item on eBay
Apparently there is or was a group (band) that calls themselves Don Knotts and A Black Day For Mayberry was one of their records. This eBay item is that record. I looked up Fricton Records and they have some really bizarre stuff. If you are an TAGS fan, don't be fooled by the title, this has nothing to do with Mayberry or the show. I'm not even going to supply the website URL. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Barney Pumpkin Carving Stencil
Wow, Allan has it really been 14 years since you gave birth to http://www.mayberry.com/ ? It is hard to believe that anyone who even remotely considers themselves a TAGS fan never having visited, http://www.mayberry.com/. But the web is huge so I guess it is possible. It is the first place I go whenever a question comes up about the show and I almost always find the answer there. My favorite pages are the episode guide, http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/ep_guide.htm And the Cast Member/Episode database, http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/searchcastfile.htm Lots of really good discussion stuff there. Thank you Allan, for maintaining this site and all the other Mayberry stuff that you do. We all appreciate it ! -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
CLARENCE EARP HAS DIED AT 82
Tom is right. Richard Jury's death is not noted on IMDB but there is an entry for all of the characters and TV shows he appeared. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0433050/ -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: My Pilgrimage
Hey Jason: Have a good time at Meyers Lake. I was there a few months ago and it is a great time. Regarding Allans' detailed directions, the one thing that has changed is there is now a street sign for Franklin Canyon which makes it a little easier to find. Make sure you check out the little house that is at one end of the lake near the dam. It is the building used as the game wardens office in Andy and Helen Have Their Day in Season 5-Disc 2. It's still there and looks exactly as it does in the episode. I was able to locate the exact spot where Mr. McBeevee's (Season 3-Disc 1)truck was parked on the road circling the lake. Official verification was made by markings on the guard rail and manhole cover in the road. I also located the spot on the concrete wall that the Carter and Wakefield kids jump over in A Feud is A Feud, Season 1-Disc 2. Keep in mind the water level is considerably lower today than it was 45 years ago. They had to lower it for fear the damn would break. So when you stand at the shore of the lake the shore that was seen in the series will be quite a bit up and behind you. When you get back let us know all about it. Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Cousin to Bob McQuain
I few months back I contacted a relative of one of TAGS regular guests, Bob McQuain. As it turns out she is a cousin to Bob. I thought you all may like to see what she wrote back to me. Hi Ray, Yes, I am related to Bob McQuain. He was my second cousin. (My father and him were first cousins.) Bob was very nice and a great person to talk with - he could expound on a variety of subjects. His death several years ago came out of the blue. I too love the Andy Griffith show. I remember watching it when I was very young. I have always watched the credits of TV shows and films. (I'm the last person sitting there in the theatre, remembering things from the credits like Mo Henry, the editor on this film, also edited such and such...) I got very excited one day when I saw the last name McQuain in the AGS credits. Our last name is not very common and I went running to my parents after the credits finished rolling so I could tell them about my discovery. They were unfazed, and much to my amazement, they then told me I was related to this Bob McQuain whos name I had just seen. I was over the moon. (I had not met Bob yet at that time.) Needless to say, I watched the show credits religiously from then on. Come to think of it, that may be the whole reason I watch credits to this day! FYI: Don Knotts is also from my home state, West Virginia. Don grew up in Morgantown. They have a boulevard named after him up there. Nice talking with you. Kind regards. -B. McQuain ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Those Gossiping Men
David, I'd be willing to bet that Lucille Ball's TV Guide cover had something to do with the fact she owned the property (studio) where TAGS was filmed. Probably a little inside joke/tribute. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE:Non-fictional people
Don't forget Gabby Hayes (1885-1969) and Rock Hudson (1925-1985) Both mentioned in episode 13, Mayberry Goes Hollywood -Ray Think they'll ask me that? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Mayberry Front Porches
Hey Ken: You really have a way with the words. You really should write more. Thats an excellent little story about front porches. It reminds me of all those TAGS episodes that had a scene on the Taylor front porch and how they would sing, laugh, make all the neighborhood dogs bark but most importantly talk and communicate with one another. In my opinion TV has played the biggest part in people forgetting how important it is to talk to one another. Your piece made me want to look at houses with porches so I went to Amazon and they have a bunch of books with photos. http://www.savemygas.com/tags -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Mr. Schwump Photo (Ken Anderson)
Ken: Here is a photo that you might want to use of Mr. Schwump. You will have to crop out Mrs. Wiley. http://www.savemygas.com/mr_schwump.jpg -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Aunt Bee's Car
I'm not sure of the manufacturer and model but I posted some screen captures on Mayberry Historical Society for the all the official car identification notifiers out there. Also, if you have a look at the photos you may find the answer to another question that has been asked before. Check it out. Ray http://tinyurl.com/6clg5f ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Gotta watch those prop guys
Sorry everyone but the link was too long to fit on one line, so here is a shortened one. Please check it out. http://tinyurl.com/6xf9s4 Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gotta watch those prop guys...
As an un-official, self proclaimed trained noticer I THINK I have found a Mayberry anomoly that has so far been undiscovered. If I am wrong please let me know. But I am going to force you to go to the Mayberry Historical Society to check it out. Here is the link: http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=The_Battle_of_Mayberry_%28T AGS_Episode%29 Its under the the episode, Battle of Mayberry in the Odd Facts Know by Few section Ray Hadorn ANDY: Say you uh ain't had no luck finding a job, huh? GOMER: No, but I'm going over to the market now, they're advertising for an experienced butcher. ANDY: You know anything about cutting meat? GOMER: You think they'll ask me that? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE:Tammy Windsor/Karyn Kupcinet issue resolved
Now that's fine detective work there Janet! Now all we have to do is figure out what ever happened to Tammy Windsor. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Hannah Carter (Good, Don
You have to be careful in these mysterious death cases. There is so much third party, heresay etc. For example in the link that you providedhttp://thecloakofdarkness.blogspot.com/2007_12_01_archive.html The writer claims that Tammy Windsor appeared in a Hawaiian Eye episode in 1960 in which Karyn Kupcinet was featured but not credited. When in fact Karyn appeared in 5 episodes and was indeed credited for the appearances (according to IMDB). I don't know if they are one in the same but its really interesting to try to find out. Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE:Hannah Carter
Wikipedia has some pretty thorough info...draw your onw conclusions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyn_Kupcinet Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re:Who Is That in the Picture?
I captured the frame that has the photo you mention and I can't make out who they might be. It almost looks like the cover of a magazine. The man on the left (see photo) looks a little like Gomer. An interesting side note about this episode. The actress who played Hannah Carter in the credits is listed as Tammy Windsor. Her birth name was Roberta Lynn Kupcinet. Roberta was murdered less than 3 years after this episode was filmed on Thanksgiving day in 1963. She was 22 years old. Her killer was never caught. Ironically her romantic interest at the time of her death was Andrew Prine who later appeared in an episode of Matlock. I have posted two photos regarding the above. The one with Hannah also has the photo hanging on the wall in the background that someone mentioned a few weeks ago and wondered if it was an early pic of Aunt Bee. The photos are at: http://www.savemygas.com/thecarters.html Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re:Picture on Wall
I captured a frame showing this picture on the wall. I don't know if that looks like Aunt Bee or not. Have a look http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS.html http://www.savemygas.com/TAGS.html -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re:screen capture
Hi Wade: Its a function of the DVD player/software that I use. Ray Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/07 8:23 AM ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: GLENN FORD-THERE IS A TAGS Connection
To reply to all the Glenn Ford posts, yes there really was a movie titled, G-Men. It was made in 1935. Glenn Ford was not in the movie, James Cagney was the lead actor. However, there is a Mayberry connection and maybe this had something to do with why the writers of that script mentioned it. Mary Treen who appeared in three TAGS episodes had a bit part in G-Men. Mary, who passed away in 1989 was in, - Those Gossipin' Men (1961) as Clara Lindsey - Ellie for Council (1960) as Sam's Wife - The New Housekeeper (1960) as Rose Mary also went on to appear in one episode of Gomer Pyle and once in Happy Days. Those Mayberry connections just go on and on. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Amazing TAGS auction
Did anyone watch the bidding last night on eBay for the authentic Mayberry Sherriffs badge? It was fun and amazing to watch. The bidding started at $22.00 and when all was said and done the final price was $2,025.00 ! I'm not sure if it is still there but if you want to have a look check it out, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:112; item=250007486672id ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:112item=250007486672id= If ole Barn had known this he would not have buying nickels with the buffalo pointed the wrong way. -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts-Celebration of Life
Allan: Do you know if there are plans to broadcast (hopefully someone taped it) the Celebration of Don Knotts Life mentioned in the latest issue of the eBullet? Sure hope so! Ray -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.4/320 - Release Date: 4/20/2006 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Don Knotts Resting Place
If anyone is interested in the whereabouts of Don's final resting place, check this site. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=grGRid=13434987 -Ray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
