Ronnie Schell on the cruise
Ronnie Schell is a most interesting and likeable person; I enjoyed hearing his anecdotes; it's just a shame we did not get the QandA time we were promised (no fault of Ronnie's). And Wayne Euliss' tribute to Elvis show is one of the best I've seen all over the country; he is so talented it's awesome!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry cruise
Ronnie Schell is just as cute and nice as I remember him at NAS Memphis many years ago! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry cruise
Ronnie Schell is just as cute and nice as I remember him at NAS Memphis many years ago! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Fathers
Amen, Ken! You are right on the money about the poor examples we have for many fathers these days. It seems as if our entire society is on the decline in the morality department. I firmly believe that we are all influenced by what goes into our minds thru our eyes and ears. So, if folks today ingest a great deal of the filth that is on TV today, they are bound to suffer ill consequences. I monitor my own intake and would certainly do so for my loved ones if they lived in my home. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry moment
I had another Mayberry moment today at my first visit to the grocery store in my new home area. The lady taking my purchases to the car was named Judy so when I asked her if she ever watched Mayberry, she said "yeah, I know, Judy, Judy, Judy! copied by Goober from Cary Grant." As I am so fond of saying, Mayberry - it's everywhere!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
census
According to my mother's recollection, census takers just came to your door and took your word for whatever you told them. So we can't put too very much stock in some of them before the 1950s I guess. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry moment
I had a Mayberry moment recently in moving up the road about 15 miles. I had my handyman unload my pistol (kept on my nightstand) in order to transport it up here. When we got here and I went to re-load it, he handed me one bullet and said "Here Barney." I about fell off my chair! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
ducks
Thanks Ken for sharing that video; just precious! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry is . . . . . . . .
Mayberry is kindness! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry reference
Did anyone else catch Opie's poem "The boy stood on the burning deck" in a Jeopardy answer this week? No contestant got it right but it warmed my heart to hear it in this championship of the decades! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
dry counties
I always was under the impression that a dry county meant that no over-the-counter liquor sales were allowed but you could bring your own bottle to a club or bar and get them to fix you a drink. Or am I just misinformed all the way around? That was the case in my last posting about the grammar school principal; a super trained noticer corrected me that the man of whom I was speaking was the newspaper owner who was in Miss Crump's class to explain the essay contest; he was not the principal. Sorry for my goof! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
school principal
Who knew our grammar school principal had such an illustrious career before Mayberry? I saw him again today in an Esther Williams/Van Johnson film at a ski lodge. He was playing a butler again to some actor I'm not familiar with but did a wonderful job. I recognized his voice before I looked at the screen. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
dinner
Gosh Harv, I didn't recall that either about the company dinner but perhaps it was near St. Paddy's Day; that's when I always have corned beef for sure! I roasted mine for the first time this year and it came out good so I was happy. Best of luck to you and yours, Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
further alumni sightings
In viewing an old movie titled Cass Timberlane, who should I see sitting next to Spencer Tracy? Our own Mr. Foley! Who knew he had such illustrious friends? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sightings
Lately Howard Sprague has been all over the tube. He was a clergyman with a young daughter on Maude the other night. Then on the newly-released DVDs of season 3 of Mama's Family, he was the train depot clerk/janitor. I didn't recall seeing him in any roles other than Potsy's father on Happy Days after Mayberry went off the air (originals) so it was nice to see him. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dipsy Doodle
This evening on the Lawrence Welk Show I heard what I had thought was just a bit of nonsense warbling by Otis. But it turns out that The Dipsy Doodle is an actual musical number written by a bandleader way back when. They also performed Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye, made famous by our own Aunt Bee of the whirling piano stool! Mayberry, it's everywhere!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ron Howard's birthday
Happy Birthday to Ron Howard, who turned 60 today. Hard to believe our little Opie is a senior citizen already! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lydia's health
I belive Lydia's poor health was due to being too thin. We fat people get all the ribbing not to mention dirty looks but real thin folks also have many health issues; I do feel she was plagued with several conditions that her thinness contributed to. IMHO only. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry reference
At the final stage show on the Rockin' cruise last night, a comedian/impressionist named Mike Wilson rendered a most wonderful Barney Fife and said "terrorism stops ritecheer!" Everybody howled with laughter and I felt so proud. Barn's photo is on the back of his DVD sleeve; another proud moment. This man is sooo talented and I think is destined for bigger things than that cruise ship! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
music
Last weekend on the Lawrence Welk Show, Arthur Duncan was tap dancing to Good ole 14A; it took me a bit of time to recognize it once I realized its familiarity and then it dawned on me. Mayberry, it's everywhere! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
mispronunciations
Remember Barn's saying uh-pathy vs. ap-athee? I can't put a little sign above the right syllable to highlight so bear with me on this. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
nasty TV viewing
I am trying to get my point across to TVLand about their ads for their own filthy programs interrupting our viewing of TAGS. I taped those nasty shows, then fast-forwarded to just the ads and made a list. I am emailing those providers of goods and services that I am boycotting them until they cease advertising on TVLand's filthy programs. If enough of us do that, someone is bound to listen and perhaps change their attitude. I can't imagine why they want to promote the nasty shows to those of us who watch the good ones as you'd think they would realize the futility of it. But maybe they need a wake-up call via their sponsors from us. When I email a manufacturer I urge them to limit their sponsorship to the goodness of Mayberry and such vs. the immoral trash like Kirstie, the Exes and Happily Divorced. So if anyone wants to pursue this, I will be glad to email the lists I've compiled. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
piano and alumni sighting
Did Helen's niece, that cute little girl who kept outdoing Opie on everything, play their piano? I don't remember.Meanwhile, when flipping thru the channels recently I came upon an episode of Star Trek in which the city scene reminded me somewhat of Mayberry so I lingered and who should appear but our own Arnold, pal to Opie, who was assisting Capt Kirk in some scheme. Then in an episode of the Partridge Family, there was our Henry Bennett; his hair was white by then but I recognized his sweet face almost immediately. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
designs
I believe Mr. Smith of the state school board had designs on Helen even tho she didn't return them. Perhaps once she sat down in the booth, he just slid on in with her and she didn't want to be rude by demanding he sit on the opposite side. I would have but I'm mouthy and do not brook any nonsense but Helen had her moments of gentility and I believe this was one of those. I think Andy was quite justified in his objections and Mr. Smith needed to be put in his place! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
favorite color ep and alumni sighting
I'm with Marie; my favorite all-time episode, both B/W and colour, is Only a Rose, where Clara sacrifices her blue ribbon in all fairness and is so loving with Aunt Bee; a finer example of integrity and friendship I've never seen before or since.Today on a DVD of old Johnny Carson appearances, who should be trying to sing a scat song? Our Rafe Hollister; I almost didn't recognize him till he began singing - he was a hoot!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
different roles on TAGS
Don't forget the man who was the postal clerk and Martha's brother was also the presiding clergyman who married Dud and Charlene the second time (well, you know what I mean!). Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Juanita
Early this morning on Father Knows Best, Jim was serenading his wife by singing "Juanita" at their class reunion. What a treat; he accompanied himself with a banjo or maybe it was a ukelele? I was half asleep at that hour! Anyway, brought back sweet memories of Barn crooing over the phone. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
wish
I would only need one wish to be granted and that would be to be transported to Mayberry and get to live there. I'd join the women's club and the All Soul's church and just love all those activities. Oh wait, I guess I'd need one more wish once I got there and that would be to have A/C everywhere; I'm a wuss! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TVLand
I too sometimes watch Andy on TVLand but it distresses me when they insert ads for their own shows and nasty language. I have written to them to ask that they stop this but no answer yet. It just almost ruins the whole experience and I will sometimes change the channel when the ads come on but sometimes my hands are full of needlework or my new puppy, etc. so I must endure that assault; it sometimes makes me plumb nauseous! Andy would be advising citizens arrest! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Greetings and Salutations
I'm not clever like Allan, Jim, Dewey or Tom so have never been able to design a wonderful Mayberry Christmas card but my wishes for all Mayberrians is just as hearty and well-meaning: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dixie Belle Edwards and Mary Pleasant
Now I remember. That was always such a hoot thinking of two distinguished ladies out hunting bears! Now my little Dixie Belle would probably growl at a bear and try to run him off even though she is tiny; minpins try to make up for lack of size with their voices and that is a hoot too! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry tune
I am currently reading One Stayed at Welcome, the last book that Maud Hart Lovelace and her husband wrote together decades ago. In it, the main characters are on a riverboat bound for Minnesota and an itinerant musician/traveler regales them with "Ole Dan Tucker;" except he ends it with "you're too late to come to supper." I love it when I come upon these Mayberry references! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Dixie Belle
I want to announce that I now have a new little canine buddy after my darling Thelma Lou passed away last July. I named this red minpin Dixie Belle as I love double southern names and vaguely recalled that name mentioned in Mayberry. I think she was brought up as a possible attorney for the lady speeder but had gone hunting with Mary somebody. Anyway, she is a little rascal but I'm so glad to have her. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
sidecar
Yesterday to my surprise I saw Barney's sidecar! It was that Army green color complete with a flag flying. The male driver had a green helmet and goggles and the young lady in the sidecar had a camouflage lap robe. I wish I'd had my camera with me so I could share it with you. It sure made my day!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
beans
Decades ago, many housewives were wont to put on a big pot of beans on washday since the latter took up so much time. That evening the family had beans, hopefully with a chunk of ham in them, and cornbread hastily put together after all the wash was done. I read that in an old book of American history once. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
gloves
What about halfway-up-the-arm gloves and all-the-way-to-the-elbow gloves with evening gowns for gala events and the opera? Haven't seen those in years either and I think those look swell, especially shirred on the outside edge. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
life tales
Ken, I can't compare to your bio so I won't even try but thanks for sharing and keeping us entertained all the time. I still say you should write another book! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
music from Mayberry
Last night on the Lawrence Welk show, which was a tribute to Irving Berlin from 1973, the cast rendered his "You're Just in Love," the harmony tune that Ange, Helen, Howard and old girlfriend Alice Harper sing up at her family's cabin. Ah, the memories! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
remembrances
Just finished watching Return to Mayberry; what a nostalgic trip down memory lane; hard to believe it was 27 years ago. My only lament is the voice of Aunt Bee from the grave; not believable at all. Oh well.Just now watching Dick Van Dyke and at the dance hall, the music is the same as at Mrs. Wiley's dance party when Ernest T. tried to woo her niece Romeena! What a night!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
no secretaries
I always figured Mayberry was such a small town that not much went on and the voters had decided to keep expenses down, therefore property taxes low. Perhaps they asked for volunteers when the need arose for clerical help in the various departments. Sounds like a swell system to me! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
two Mayberry references
I watched an old movie recently titled A Date with Judy, starring Elizabeth Taylor; her butler was portrayed by Opie's school principal, the one who announced the essay contest. Also reading a new bio of Walt Disney in which it says that Goober voiced a hound dog in the movie The Aristocats. Interesting?! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
cousin Virgil
I got to thinking about it and I believe Ange and Barn drove to Currituck on the big hwy and then proceeded from there back to Mayberry on a country lane cuz they figured Virgil would do that. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
jokes
Not to besmirch Dan's opinion but I love Ken's jokes. I usually email when one particularly cracks me up; I tell him he's killin' me! I wish he'd write another book with his humorous take on all things Mayberry. I think it'd be a good seller and I know I'd buy a copy! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
starting out right
Well it's obvious David and his beloved are starting those twins out right! No better beginning than watching TAGS besides prayer! Congrats!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
puzzle
I want to let everyone know that there is a jigsaw puzzle available from Spilsbury titled History of Television and in the upper right hand corner is our beloved deputy and sheriff. I was proud to see this! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
chicken
You talented rascals playing off Ken's original comical posting are bringing many chuckles to my life so I thank you! I just wish I had the ability to think up fun things too. My only experience with chicken is at KFC. Oh well. Aunt Bee of Orlando but in Louisiana right now ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's medal
Yesterday my sister and I visited the George W. Bush presidential library center in Dallas and I must tell you that I was certainly pleased to see our beloved sheriff listed on the Medal of Honor display; there was even a photo of him receiving that gorgeous award from Pres Bush himself. I felt proud!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
good news and some not so good
I just saw the Donny and Marie show in Vegas and was very pleasantly surprised to spot our favorite little red-headed boy on the big screen when they highlighted clips of the many entertainers that have impacted their lives; Ron was shown with Marie and I'm assuming it was a guest appearance on their old variety show but not sure as there were no captions or audio other than music. Now I feel I must warn you of an evil publication I spotted on a magazine rack the other day in AZ I believe it was. It said Globe at the top so I assume that is the publishing company. It was a magazine promising to dish the dirt about the good old TV shows. They even had Andy on the cover along with other stars! I can't imagine what nasty thing they could say about TAGS but I sure don't want to know. I am sending a note of protest on the very premise of them spreading meanness in the first place and hope everyone boycotts this evil! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Alan Jackson's rendition
I rather enjoyed Alan Jackson's rendition of There is a Time as he stuck so close to the original (minus a female voice); I especially enjoyed his side-kick's banjo solo! I was surprised at his weight gain tho; as a chubster I can sympathize. I haven't followed C/W music since my beloved passed away as all the songs made me think too much of him and end up crying so I returned to pop music. But this is one CD I will buy for sure! Thanks Harriet for the link as I wouldn't have thought of it! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
congrats
Hearty congratulations to the Dillard boys for their song going BIG! This news makes my day!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy in later episodes
I believe I once read an interview in which Andy said he really missed Don and just didn't have the enthusiasm for the show as he did earlier on. It's a shame about their miscommunication and Don's commitments preventing his continuation; I think things would have been very different since Andy himself contributed a great deal to the writing of the shows. I think he just sorta' lost his oomph, so to speak. But I agree with Dixon, we should focus on the ones with warmth in them despite the losses. When you think about it, even those we are not fond of are a lot better than almost anything on TV today and still transport us to our hometown for a pleasant visit and escape from these days! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Jerry VanDyke
I wasn't thrilled with the character of Jerry Miller, Robie Miller's little boy, but I always was fond of the VanDyke brothers. I enjoyed Jerry on the TV show Coach later on. Warren got on my nerves when he repeated himself so much, as I am lacking in patience, one of those virtues I'm still working on even at my advanced age! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
gypsies
Tonight on Lawrence Welk, they played the gypsy song we heard when they encamped outside Mayberry. Painted a picture in my mind right away but then Bobby and Cissy did a dance similar to what we saw all those years ago too. Mayberry - it's everywhere!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's attire
Don't remember what kind of sleeves it had but remember when Ange had the nightshirt and cap on to marry those darlin' younsters? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
clue
David, you and I must have the same puzzle provider to the newspaper cuz I noticed that too and immediately thought of our beloved deputy! I was at a bingo session and laughed out loud and then had to explain to others around me, who nodded in appreciation too. Mayberry, it's everywhere!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
trained noticers and sly listeners
You trained noticers of excaliber qualifications are putting the rest of us to shame even noticing the jewelry the ladies wore! I'm plumb embarassed and pledge to watch more closely from now on! And Randy, I am absolutely thrilled that your 19-year-old has been listening more than you thought. Her answer and obvious observation are indeed a delight and I'm happy for you all! Thanks muchly for sharing. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberry blood
Thanks, Alice, for a most charming vignette! That is exactly how I feel and often encounter the same warmth when others discover my Mayberry feelings. I appreciate your sharing this with us. Your Mayberry friend, Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sightings
This morning on That Girl, both Eleanor Poultice and Bert Miller appeared in Ann's life. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Miss Ellie
Last night I saw our Miss Ellie as a young child in a film from long ago. She played the daughter to Jeanette MacDonald and baby sister to Jane Powell. She even sang some and was adorable. I recognized her face right away and checked the credits online. She was billed then as Mary Eleanor Donahue - who knew? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
prices
Yes, I can well remember some prices of things that greatly impacted my young life. My first job after high school was cooking in a restaurant for $1.00 an hour and the waitresses only got 52 cents but then they got tips. When I first moved out onto my own, bathroom tissue was 39 cents for a four-roll pack and look at it now! I can't remember a lot of things but small memories come back to me now and then, as it does for Ken, when I see those signs around our beloved hometown. Still, I'm grateful for AC, DVRs, cell phones and all the other modern electronal marvels we so enjoy today! BTW, Happy Independence Day and I hope that doesn't offend anyone!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mayberryism, sort of
Last night on Frasier, Daphne looked at him all dressed up and said "well aren't you all fancy, looking like the dog's dinner" or something akin to that. I remember Malcolm once saying that and I believe it was about Opie in his suit on the way to a birthday party, but then again, maybe not; my memory is not what it used to be. Anyway, it gave me a warm fuzzy! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mt. Airy and Mayberry
Well, that NY times article was indeed sad and I surely hope they are wrong! As to young ones not being exposed to the goodness of Mayberry, I blame TVLand. They no longer show it as often as in past years yet they will not sell the rights to another more receptive network. So our little ones do not see it except when we play tapes and DVDs. Can we do anything about this sorry situation? I do not know but I think TVLand is now run by a naughty-minded 12-year-old and it sickens me. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy reference
In the latest issue of Reader's Digest, under an article about 50 things to like about our country, it says that Cleveland aired a couple hours of Matlock in honor of Andy when he was left out of the Oscar memoriam segment. I also got around to watching a historical presentation of GSN about funny moments on game shows and altho a lot of it was filthy, there was a vignette of Andy appearing on I've Got a Secret and he helped a man who blew up an inner tube and it exploded in his face and knocked him down. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
greetings and salutations
Happy Memorial Day to everyone and especially to all our veterans and active duty military members. Thanks for your service to our country! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
song memory
This evening on Lawrence Welk a duet was singing a song called Just in Love and I kept wondering why it sounded so familiar; then it came to me; it's the song Andy, Helen, Howard and I think her name was Gloria sang up at her folks' cabin that time. Remember? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
humor
I swear this site harbors some backdoor humor writers that could've been working on TAGS! Don and Paul made me laugh out loud today and I appreciate that so thanks!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sightings
Must've been William Holden night on TCM recently as several of his films were shown. In one, Opie's school principal and Erma Bishop were entertining Mr. Holden at tea and in another one, Mayberry's grocer who married Miss Rose, was having a conversation with him at a picnic, I believe it was. Who knew our Mayberrians had once spent time with such illustrious celebs?! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sightings
On a Jack Benny late last night there were several older ladies from Mayberry who were being treated to a mini-concert as members of his fan club. Chief among them was Emma Watson, donned in a very familiar ensemble. I also spotted Clarabelle Morrison but no witch hazel! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
funny story with TAGS
In the current issue of First for Women, a reader relates that her 5-year-old grandson questioned why TAGS was in black and white. She told him it was a very old show and that's how it was when she was growing up. When his mother came to pick him up he exclaimed that Grandma was born before God invented colors! Isn't that precious? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's home
I agree with Dewey. Over the years we got more and more indications that Andy was a very private person who did not appreciate folks overly-recognizing him or his accomplishments. He was very humble and did not choose to laud his God-given talents. I feel Cindy is honoring his requests in this regard and we must abide by it. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS instigated pet names
My darling minpin is named Thelma Lou but will answer to Thel at times, if said sweetly. She seems to cotton to men in uniform! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
weather
Remember what Calvin Coolidge said? Oh wait, he said "I choose not to run." Maybe Mark Twain had some climate advice. Oh fiddle-faddle, I can't remember! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
uniform
I think whoever criticized Ken's uniform, which certainly looked official to me, should run up an alley and holler fish! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
current TV fare
Amen, David! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
comments
First of all, I must say that Ken's pastor must be one swell guy to incorporate TAGS into his sermons, etc. Wish I could find a church like that!I too watched the Christmas episode this morning, being housebound for a couple days following surgery, and cried all over again when old Ben gave those gifts to everyone - I'm a wuss.I rarely watch the View but am thrilled to hear that Whoopie gave creds to Andy; I'm beginning to admire that woman more and more; she was the narrator for the Nativity presentation at EPCOT in December and I was afraid maybe she would be irreverent. Au contraire! She was so nice and respectful that her own Christianity shone through. Her closing remarks were personal and advised us to love one another in these troubling times; made many of us cry. Ever since then when I get impatient and ornery, I remember my cousin's admonition to "channel my inner Whoopie!" I'm just gonna' hafta' send that girl a nice letter. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
shocks
Like many others, I too have given up on watching the Oscars. Too many downright filthy films are honored and it breaks my heart. As for our beloved sheriff not getting a memoriam mention, it does not surprise me, judging by who is in charge these days. I cancelled my subscription to People magazine for the same reason; they deemed the greatest loss to be Whitney Houston, a known drug addict. I was appalled as well as heartbroken. Maybe I'm getting to be an old fuddy-duddy at the age of 63 but I feel I have to stick to my principles. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
jealousy
My beloved and I were married for 30 years when God called him to Heaven. In our marriage we had complete trust too. Unlike Ken's wife (and I don't believe it!), I knew several women who would have liked to get their hands on my darling but I knew he was devoted to me so there was no jealousy. I can't say I would have liked him giving valentines to anyone other than kinfolk though but everyone is different in their feelings.As for Andy and Peggy lasting forever, I just can't see it. I think wealthy folks don't just scrub their lifestyles even for a short time. I agree with Barney that Peggy was just trying out a different venue and Andy, being the attractive and nice gentleman that he was, drew her to him. Although Helen had her faults, as we all do, I feel she was the best candidate for a long-lasting marriage and mother to Opie. Remember, he didn't care if she was his wife or mother, the little sweetheart! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
humor
I want to thank Ken and Dan for their humorous posts lately, although I must admit that I am envious of their talent. They say laughter is the best medicine and I believe it. I always feel better after reading our Mayberry newsletter, particularly when these two rascals have regaled us with their creative humor! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
thanks
I want to thank Albert A and David Quinn for their very humorous posts today; some people are so clever I am envious. These definitely brought a smile to me! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting
Early this morning I saw our general store manager, who sold Andy the canning jars for Aunt Bee's birthday, who later was mayor of Greendale; he tried to get Barney to be their sheriff, on Dobie Gillis as Zelda's father. As most of you might remember, he later went on to be the lovely pastor out on the prairie with the Ingalls family. I believe the last big project he was in was The Green Mile with Tom Hanks. He is no longer with us so I was happy to see him once again. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
finger snapping
I am here to tell you that all of you who can snap your fingers, along with Earle Hagen's little boy, to enjoy it while you can. After carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, I can no longer do this, much to my consternation! I can, however, still whistle the theme song so must console myself with that. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting
Caught a few minutes of Music Man this evening and I think I spotted Arnold Winkler at a fairly young age. Perhaps this is the first time he and Opie met, which might've led to his appearances in Mayberry! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bernard Fox and another alumni sighting
Our Malcolm has been appearing often on the Dick VanDyke Show lately; also Don Rickles. Early this morning our own school principal, the gentlemen who announced the essay contest on the history of Mayberry, was in a film with Clark Gable and Loretta Young! Wow!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting
Well our Mr. Foster sure gets around! I saw him again early this morning in a film entitled "3:10 to Yuma." It starred Glen Ford so I wonder if, like Barney, he began "Glen Fordin' it all over town" after that?! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou
Thelma Lou once remarked that she had to get back to the office so I assume she was employed in a clerical position with some business downtown, as she was on foot and in the courthouse at that moment. I believe it was when the two couples got into a squabble and Barney had gotten her to come over to reconcile with Helen but in a sneaky way (she didn't appreciate it). Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
green
I don't know about film sets but I remember when working for both the US Navy and Marine Corps, most of the walls were a shade of green most of the time. When we bought this house, the former owners were Irish and had lots of green, including green shag carpeting - ugh! We changed all of it before moving in. Not that we don't like green, we just prefer it outside in the grass and trees. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
yet another alumni sighting
This evening, there was Mr. Foster, you know THE Mr. Foster of Foster furniture polish, conferring with Mr. Grant on the Mary Tyler Moore show! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting again
This afternoon, Cy Hudgens, you know, Jimmy the Goat's daddy, was serving as the ringmaster at a circus on The Monkees! He looked mighty cute in that red tuxedo. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ed Sawyer
I recently saw Ed Sawyer on a rerun of "On Golden Pond." If I remember right, he became a mailman? Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
references
Recently on Family Feud the question was: name a bird you'd see near water. Naturally I thought of a lake loon, you know, a web-footed, red-crested lake loon! The most popular answer was a duck; those respondents must've been remembering Opie's query to Barney about going to the duck pond after dark (when you can't see the ducks). Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
interesting
I just wanted to let you all know that since James Best's one man show in Mt. Dora was listed in the EBullet, I made a reservation to spend the weekend there to go see it. I got his book and am just about to the end; it is very interesting. He has led a colorful life and the book is most informative about a variety of topics with a nice mention of our TAGS too. I highly recommend it! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
correction
Not to belabor sort of a triviality but it is always Aunt BEE not Bea, as is witnessed in credits, photos and reference books on TAGS. I am Aunt Bee of Orlando, not Aunt Bea; a small point but it preys on my mind! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy tribute
I'm happy to report that unlike People magazine, TCM put Andy first in their tribute to the losses of 2012 in the entertainment industry. Their presentation this year begins with the scene of an abandoned drive-in movie theater and thereafter shows Andy before all the others who left us. It is certainly befitting to us Mayberrians as that surely was our greatest loss. The only aspect I don't like is the very sad music that accompanies this airing; it seems to get sadder every year. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting
Two for one! Last night on the Dick Van Dyke show, Laura was taking writing lessons, along with Emma Brand, from Malcolm Merriweather! What a treat!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
greetings
I'm happy to report that Mt. Airy is listed once again in Southern Living in the recap of their recent best of the south feature. It is the favorite town for NC and has a small photo of Barn, Ange and Gomer in their director chairs at the bottom. It highlights Andy's birthplace as well as Mayberry Days; I'm always glad to see our "hometown" promoted in any way. Meanwhile, Merry Christmas to all our Mayberrians! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
tribute
I am happy to report that Life Farewell magazine included Andy on the cover next to Andy Williams, whom we also lost this year. Inside he is on the foreward page and has a 4-page tribute beginning on page 106 with lovely words from Ron Howard. I feel proud! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
getting around
I did not realize how much our Mayberrians got around back then! A couple days ago there was our Cyrus Tankersley delivering mail in Mayfield; he brought a pkg to Beaver Cleaver. Then a couple nights ago, nice dress nellie was Bob Hartley's nurse in the hospital as he was preparing for a tonsillectomy; she had another nice dress on - it was all white with a cute cap too! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
telephone operators
You can get a glimpse of the life of a 24/7 phone operator in her home by watching the film "Raggedy Man" starring Sissy Spacek from several years ago. Her character served in a small town during WWII when they were desperately needed everywhere. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
laughing
I always remember Andy laughing out of character (you can tell as his expression as Sheriff Taylor changes) as he and Barn were trying to pull Ernest T. thru the door out of Mrs. Wiley's home; Ernest T. was clinging to the doorframe and making it very difficult and I think the humor of it just overcame him. Another time was in Howard's new decor when he punches Ange in the shoulder while watching Helen and Goober dancing; Andy's laugh and smile are his own that time too.I hesitate to mention this one of Aunt Bee laughing as it was at someone else's expense, which was uncharacteristic of her; seems Barn made a rude remark about someone passing by the courthouse and she laughed along with him. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni sighting
Last night on Dick Van Dyke, our Ernest T. was moonlighting as a German art critic/appraiser. He was a hoot as usual!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
