{Spam?} Floyd and Mr. Sims on the Twilight Zone
I just watched the humorous episode "Hocus Pocus and Frisby" and there was Howard McNear and Dabbs Greer, who made 4 TAGS appearances. This "Twilight Zone" episode was filmed in 1962, when Howard was also appearing in TAGS. They both were townspeople who got together in the general store/gas station, just like the older guys in TAGS would gather at Floyd's barber shop. Great character actors. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
{Spam?} Floyd sighting
I have been watching Peter Gunn episodes and Howard McNear has been in two of them with the same mannerisms as Floyd. Rick in Va Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Allan Newsome aka Floyd
Watching TV Tuesday morning and saw a commercial with Allan Newsome aka Floyd. I think the commercial for Case Equipment, not sure. Talking with my sister while the TV was on mute. Have a Mayberry kind of day. Floyd: "I'm going to Nashville." Margaret: I already live in Nashville. Margaret ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Fw: Floyd/Mr. Lawson
>In the early B/W shows Floyd was called Floyd by all the Mayberry residents >from Opie to Aunt Bee. I saw a color show where Opie addressed him as Mr. >Lawson. It sounded strange. Elizabeth - aren't you the clever one to notice that. I wonder what was written in the scripts? Would different writers make their episodes more or less formal? Would that get edited in the read-thru? - Growing up in the 60s in NC, I always called aunts, uncles, parents' friends, etc by their first names. I still do. It may have been because I was the first grandchild (on both sides) and never heard anyone call them "Aunt" or "Uncle." I don't think any of them ever took offense, and there was certainly no disrespect on my part. Don "Uncle Ollie" Good ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
RE: Floyd/Mr. Lawson
>In the early B/W shows Floyd was called Floyd by all the Mayberry residents >from Opie to Aunt Bee. I saw a color show where Opie addressed him as Mr. >Lawson. It sounded strange. Elizabeth - aren't you the clever one to notice that. I wonder what was written in the scripts? Would different writers make their episodes more or less formal? Would that get edited in the read-thru? I recall the story where Ron Howard remembered the day he finally had one of his script suggestions accepted and Don Knotts told him (words to the effect) "that was the first one that was ever worth a "darn!" Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Floyd/Mr. Lawson
In the early B/W shows Floyd was called Floyd by all the Mayberry residents from Opie to Aunt Bee. I saw a color show where Opie addressed him as Mr. Lawson. It sounded strange. Elizabeth in Ga ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Floyd is Floyd wherever he goes
Caught an oldie Drums Across the River on Encore Westerns with Audie Murphy and Walter Brennan today. Missed the credits so I was surprised when who should suddenly jump in the middle of things? Good old Howard McNear, and he was being our favorite Floyd; flustered, gasping and basically trying to figure out what to do all at once..hilarious. Harriet, the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Floyd and Frank Myers on The Real McCoys
> Howard McNear was a mailman on The Real McCoys this morning. Saw that. He would have done better as the neighbor who was fighting an insanity diagnosis. He listed all the presidents in the correct order, from Washington to Kennedy. We can tell the courts that Floyd would know them too...he'd be like "Calvin Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge. That's all there isand by the way do you want to know what he said?" I love The Real McCoys and their neighbor George MacMichael (Andy Clyde). He's all of Frank Myers and more. I think his chickens on TAGS are the same ones he raised on TRM. I heard him call one Hazel in one episode. Harriet, the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
RE: Floyd
Howard McNear was a mailman on The Real McCoys this morning.He was passing along information about someone else to the McCoys like he did on TAGS. Telephone, telegraph, or tell Floyd. Don Good, Blabbermouth ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Floyd
Howard McNear was a mailman on The Real McCoys this morning.He was passing along information about someone else to the McCoys like he did on TAGS. Emmett Clark Them Timers are Tricky Chapter ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Radio Gunsmoke - Floyd and Mayor Stoner
Speaking of Gunsmoke, on the radio version of Gunsmoke, which aired from 1952-1961, our very own barber, Howard McNear, portrayed Doc Adams alongside William Conrad's Matt and Parley Baer's Chester. Now that makes ya thank. Was Mayberry really Dodge City, or vise versa? The Old Radio World website has 480 episodes (in mp3 format). http://www.oldradioworld.com/shows/Gunsmoke.php The versions on this website are of higher quality than those offered on archive.org. Can't you just imagine the opening Gunsmoke credits that show Matt Dillon in a shootout, with Barney in his place? Over and Under, Clyde "Barn" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
TCNW 441: How Floyd Got His Start
http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2017/08/tcnw-441-how-floyd-got-his-start/ I’m often asked how I got started as a “Floyd the barber” tribute. In this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting you’ll hear the story of how it all began. From The Mayberry Deputy, David Browning, asking me to come to talk to folks using a Floyd voice to the very first time I ever tried to do Floyd in public, you’ll get the whole story. *Bonus:* This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring Barbara Eden. I thought the WBMUTBB Chapter folks might enjoy this one. The VIDEO version might be worth a watch if you have time. --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Question about Floyd and "Punch in the Nose"
>>>Here's my question in "The case of a punch in the nose" who is the barber >>>coming out of Floyds shop as Barney and Goober are pulling up to the court >>>house?<<< If you look carefully (and I could post a screen shot, but I can't do that on the digest), that man is apparently a customer of Floyd. He is not wearing the barber coat that Floyd wears. Instead, it appears to be a cape he is wearing. We assume he hopped out of the barber chair in the middle of a haircut to check out the excitement in the street. The man himself is a background actor (extra) who can be seen in other episodes. Now, there are instances where someone else (an extra) is playing Floyd in a long shot. I forget which episode this is, but one of the extras, a guy who wears glasses, can be seen briefly through the barber shop window posing as Floyd. This was done so as to avoid the trouble of using the regular actor as "background scenery," since most people would never realize it was someone else anyway. In that episode, the extra was wearing Floyd's barber coat and was standing over someone in the chair. So the situations were different. Hope this explanation helps. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
RE: Otis and Floyd
By the way, did any of you see that good win that the Colts had over the Packers on Sunday? That was really something. -- It sounds like Johnny Unitas had a good game for Baltimore. He's Opie's favorite player, ya know. I guess Bart Starr couldn't get the Packers going. Don Good, aka Flip Conroy ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Uncredited Floyd
David was right about Howard McNear being in "Escape From Fort Bravo" albeit uncredited. I checked IMBD for the movie and found there were 21 other uncredited roles in the movie. I thought that rather odd. Dan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy 92nd Birthday Russell "Floyd" Hiatt!
Happy birthday, Floyd err... Russell! All your Mayberry family is happy to have been blessed by knowing him. If you don't know who I'm speaking of, Russell is the owner of Floyd's City Barber Shop in Mt. Airy, NC. I interviewed him in 1998 and you can listen to the interview (part 1 of 2) here: http://imayberry.com/podcasts/2009/04/two-chairs-no-waiting-26-russell-hiatt-interview-part-1/ --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd and Teddy Roosevelt
TAGS fans, Watched Banjo Playing Deputy last night. I had forgotten the portion where Andy and Floyd discuss Teddy Roosevelt's saying, Speak softly and carry a big stick. I love when Floyd says something about how a big stick would be handy in a gang fight because you could just swing it around and you were bound to hit something. Andy looks so surprised at the line I almost wonder if it were an ad-lib on Howard McNear's part. Samwww.tuttles.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd actors
Please stop me if this has been covered before, but I thought I saw a fellow in a barber's smock sitting out in front of Floyd's who was neither our beloved Howard Mcnair, nor the first Floyd (who's name escapes me) in the the episode where Opie was sweet on Thelma Lou, did anyone else notice if there were more than two actors who've portrayed Floyd? The first actor to play Floyd was Walter Baldwin, but he couldn't cut it and was replaced by the real Floyd, Howard McNear after just one episode. There wasn't a third actor to play Floyd, but a stand-in (double) was used for Howard McNear in many scenes, such as when the character was required to drive a car. It's common practice for every major character in most shows to have a stand-in, so the stars can take a break in scenes, for example, where their back is to the camera for an entire scene. Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A third Floyd?
Please stop me if this has been covered before, but I thought I saw a fellow in a barber's smock sitting out in front of Floyd's who was neither our beloved Howard Mcnair, nor the first Floyd (who's name escapes me) in the the episode where Opie was sweet on Thelma Lou, did anyone else notice if there were more than two actors who've portrayed Floyd? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd the Sports Fan
Welford, I know what happened. Floyd donated all the money he won in Goober's raffle to the NC State athletic department. Those BIG donors always get the good seats. Hary in Salem, VA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Finding Floyd....
If any of you have the chance to watch the NC State Wolfpack basketball games, be sure to look at the guy on the row behind the players...behind Coach and you will seeis that FLOYD?? Sure looks like him!! So he gave up barberin' and went to assistant coachin'?? Welford TheCameraNut still around!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Musings on why some things don't make sense and Floyd in Tennessee
I seem to recall reading that many of the writers drew from their memories and experiences growing up in the 20's and 30's and incorporated these into the storylines. Andy actually said once the show was intended to be set in the 30's; he must have meant culturally. And Welcome to Mt Juliet, Floyd! (and you too Allan). In the Service of the King, Larry J. Grainger http://alcmtjuliet.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd sighting
I'm watching the movie Bundle of Joy starring Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher on TCM. DEbbie finds a baby on her doorstep and drops it off at a foundling home. The head with f the home, Mr Appleby is played by Howard McNair acting nothing like Floyd. I love finding TAGS actors in other shows Marie Sent from my iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd and the weather
When Floyd quoted 'everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it' would be amazed there are people trying to do something about it! As I recall growing up, we heard 'it's not nice to fool Mother Nature'. Elizabeth in Ga where I don't want to change the weather we are having today. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd the Barber in Mayfield
Just saw our favorite barber in Mayfield (with 2 chairs, no waiting) giving Wally Cleaver a shave and a haircut. Leave it to Beaver Season 2, Episode 8. Quiet Sam ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd and Russell
Hey, Mayberry friends. With all the talk about Floyd and his kin, I have to say Happy Birthday to Mount Airy, NC's own Floyd, Mr. Russell Hiatt, at Floyd's City Barber Shop. He has been greeting Mayberry fans for many years. I understand it's gonna' be a Big birthday party for him today (Tuesday). Happy 90th birthday, Russell. Larry in Lincolnton ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
I forget his wife's name but she was mentioned in Quiet Sam episode. Take away the sort of snootiness and mrs Wiley would be a perfect Mrs. Lawson. Or the lady on Mr Ed who was the wife of Wilbur's friend and neighbor. He died and another couple replaced those two but the woman in the first couple would be a good choice. Also, wasn't his boy Norman the one who missed the fly ball? The violin playing son had a different name that I forget. Marie, suffering from CRS (can't remember squat). Sent from Marie's iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd on Gunsmoke
Hi all, Recently, I attended the Spirit of the Cowboy Festival down in McKinney, Texas, and it was such an invigorating experience, I've begun to renew my interest in westerns. At the event were the cast of the Virginian, as well as Robert Fuller (Laramie, Emergency), Alex Cord (numerous, Stagecoach, Gunsmoke), Paul Petersen (Donna Reed, F-Troop), as well as others. Remembering that Howard McNear portrayed Doc Adams on the radio version of Gunsmoke (which preceded the t.v. version) prior to TAGS, it was interesting that William Conrad (Cannon) played Marshall Dillon, while Parley Baer (Mayor Stoner) played Chester! Here's a great site that has radio episodes in the public domain. Enjoy! https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Gunsmoke_Singles Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Car drive by Floyd
Some weeks ago, someone was wanting to know what kind of car Floyd and Barney were using in Convicts at Large. Note that at no time in the episode are we told whose car it is -- Barney reprimands Floyd for not putting gas in the car but that doesn't mean it was Floyd's car. It may have been borrowed. Anyway, I was visiting with my parents the other day when this episode happened to come on. My dad took one look and immediately identified it as a 1934 Pontiac. I did an Internet search for pictures of 1934 Pontiacs and I'm sure he's right. One of the pics that came up was actually taken from that episode. Paul Mulik Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Hurricane Floyd
Hurricane Floyd came along in the late 1990s, and eastern NC was flooded big time. Many homes lost, water over the rooftops and the whole town of Princeville had to be rebuilt or repaired. During that time we ran a charity fundraiser here on the digest and after it was over I carried somewhere around $2500 to the American Red Cross office for use in Princeville. So yes, there was a Hurricane Floyd!! And he wasn't very nice! Welford TheCamera Nut ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Hurricane Floyd
Somehow fantasy got mixed up with reality.Recently several posters submitted lists of names they considered Mayberry could use if a hurricane hit town. These names were based on people living in Mayberry. I only remember two lists. Neither of these lists had Floyd's name for a hurricane name starting with F. I questioned why Floyd's name wasn't an obvious choice. I did not imply that there never was a REAL hurricane named Floyd. As it turns out I remember the real Hurricane Floyd very well. It hit in early September 1999, just a couple of weeks before my very first Mayberry Days. So there you have it.reality morphing into fantasy.or the other way around, whichever you choose. Harriet, the chicken thief, hiding out in Kelsey's Woods, USA ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd in a movie
Howard McNear is in The Big Circus, airing tonight on TCM at 9:30-11:30 est. Just thought you might want to know. Say, hey, there's a big elephant , Barn! Rebecca spears/Lydia ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd and Floyd
One of my favorite episodes of TAGS is The Manicurist and not just because Helen Brown was definitely not a boy. It was the great humor of the episode. While once again listening to The Great Gildersleeve tonight good old Throckmorton was attempting to talk Floyd the Barber into getting a pretty young manicurist to work in the shop. He assured Floyd that he would be willing to spend a dollar to have a pretty girl hold his hand. Sounds very familiar, doesn't it? -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd....the Plumber?
Hi Gang, I've been enjoying the broadcasts of the great Burns and Allen Show lately, and I've been delighted to see Howard McNear appear on several of them. In several episodes, he has a recurring role of Mr. Jansen, a widowed plumber with four teenage daughters. One episode in particular, The Plumber's Union (1957), is strikingly similar to another episode...Floyd, the Gay Deceiver, in that some of the facts about Mr. Jansen are 'stretched' in order to attract a female. The only thing that Mr. Jansen didn't do was shout Miserable, deceitful WRETCH!'. Here's a plot synopsis from imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0587142/plotsummary Gracie finds out that Mr. Jansen, a widowed plumber with four teenage daughters, is looking for a wife. She volunteers to help out by placing an ad for him in the Personals column, but in her zeal to help Mr. Jansen, she stretches the truth a bit. Complications ensue. Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd, the Park Commissioner, talks to Gracie about his bulbs
Well, well, well (as Barn said), who should I see Saturday night on Burns and Allen, but Howard McNear, playing the Parks Commissioner of New York City (Mr. Lambert), on the Burns and Allen Show (episode 196 - The Stolen Plants). Gracie had nipped (in the bud) some daffodils, and she was turning herself in to Howard (well, submitting herself for arrest), who suggests she can just pay for the plants. Well, that turns into a scandal, as Gracie starts spreading the word that Mr. Lambert (Floyd...err..Howard) is selling plants out of the park, and it winds up in the paper. When Floyd was in the Lonely Hearts club, I wonder if Floyd Lawson Enterprises ever dealt in bulbs? Did Floyd keep any fertilizer in the back room? Makes ya thank. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Entertainer91/The_Stolen_Plants Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd at the Courthouse Bulletin Board (VIDEO)
Hey Folks, The link below will take you to a YouTube video of Floyd the barber talking while standing at the Mayberry Courthouse Bulletin Board. http://j.mp/oFvjY3 Jan shot this video on our recent trip to The Taylor Home Inn to visit with Marsha. I hope you enjoy it. --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
I saw Howard McNear on the Burns and Allen show yesterday on Antenna TV. Good show. Never seen it before. -- Teddy Stinker Bear ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd on The Donna Reed Show
I just watched an episode of The Donna Reed Show on hulu.com. It was season one , episode 22 and our beloved Howard McNair was a main character. He and his wife were celebrating their 20th anniversary and he bought her a baloney slicer as an anniversary gift. Good old Howard was in rare form in this delightful episode. If you enjoy seeing our Mayberry folks in other roles be sure to go to hulu and see Floyd as someone else. Kenneth G. Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-839-8470 www.mayberryreflections.com kanderson8...@charter.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Was it Floyd or Was it Someone Else
I took a real good screen shot of the person coming out of the barber shop at the end of the episode The Case of the Punch in the Nose. It is definitely not Floyd. I am wondering if it is meant to be someone else. He is wearing a white apron, but it is not exactly like the one Floyd wore, so I am wondering if he was just meant to be a Mayberry citizen who was coming out of the barber shop and was probably just a shop keeper who went in to visit. That did happen a lot. If any one would like the picture to study, let me know and I will email it to you. Ken Anderson Eau Claire, Wisconsin kanderson8...@charter.net www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Imposter
At the beginning of A Date For Gomer in season four, the opening scene shows Andy and Opie coming out of the barber shop with Andy commenting about Floyd not getting all the hairs around his neck cleared away. The barber in the shop is definitely not Howard McNear. Question is, has anybody ever seen this mystery barber in another episode? -Bob ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Seems to me that I heard once upon a time that Howard McNear had a stroke, but Andy, being the gentleman that he was, wanted Howard to be on TAGS as much as possible. Shoulda been in Miss Crump's class!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Am I the only person who mulls over TAGS in their mind as they go about their busy day? The other day I got to thinking about how the show would have been different if instead of trying to cover up Floyd's handicap when he returned to the show, if they had just acknowledged it and dealt with it. Warren's mother, being Floyd's sister, could have moved to Mayberry to live with and assist Floyd. Floyd would have had to hire someone else to cut hair, but he still could have managed the shop and hung around the shop, and the bench out front. I think that would have made a better statement to handicapped people everywhere, but in those days, the handicapped were more hidden than they are today. I mean, it isn't like everyone did not know Floyd was handicapped, the producers of the show were not fooling anyone. Orville Hendricks - Selling Butter and Eggs. I always tell Martha that we can start parking in the handicapped parking spots as soon as they start to count mental handicaps. (No offense to anyone). ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
a note for Floyd
The current issue of Taste of Home has a notation on a seasonal page containing a quote from Calvin Coolidge: Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy is to have the real spirit of Christmas. I know Floyd would be pleased! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Calvin Coolidge and Floyd
I just saw Howard McN on an old episode (like there's any other kind) of Peter Gunn. His character had a picture in his house of Our President. It was, of course, Calvin Coolidge. If Calvin Coolidge had a Facebook page I bet Floyd would be updating it every morning! Harriet, the chicken thief ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bert and Floyd Podcast
I watched Allan's podcast last night and it was a true delight. It was the first time I had seen Floyd at work and he was on the top of his game. And then to have Bert stop in was an extra special treat. Those two would make a great team in business. If you haven't watched the video podcast I strongly recommend it. Now I know why Allan is such a popular guy at all the Mayberry events. Only one suggestion. They were so funny I think they should change their name to Bert and Squirt. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire WI 54701 715-839-8470 kanderson8...@charter.net www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Chairs No Waiting 92: Floyd Bert – Bu siness Partners?
Two Chairs No Waiting 92: Floyd Bert – Business Partners? To celebrate episode 92 we thought it would be nice to have Floyd host the show. To paraphrase Floyd, “Ninety-two, people always talking about podcast but nobody does anything about it.” Floyd shares a flashback with us of a time when Bert Miller dropped by the barber shop with a business idea for Floyd. Enjoy this flashback and we hope you’ll let it take you to the land of rhythm and pleasure or at least to a scene in Mayberry that we never witnessed but now we get to hear. Thanks to Joe Gritton (a.k.a. “The Untrained Voice”) for writing our “flashback!” This episode would NOT have happened without him. Joe also wrote the flashback in episode #17 so check that out too. http://www.TwoChairsNoWaiting.com I hope you enjoy it! --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: floyd. And his scissors
This is about a prior edition. I didn't think it to late to wonder. I too had noticed scissors instead of clippers. It might have been a sound issue regarding the clippers. But, it seems I remember Floyd mentioning using clippers or asking. Anyone else remember? Sande Riggs President At The Crossroads Chapter Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
As a testament to his acting, I didn't know until I read it here that poor Floyd had a stroke - he was always good old Floyd to me. However, I did take exception to him telling Andy I had a slight overbite! Peggy The face of an angel... ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
single camera and Floyd
Allan, thanks for the reminders - there's not another place like this one. :) Yes, I also try not to think too much about the 'behind-the-scenes' work that goes into the production of TAGS, as it interferes with the relaxing parts. As a side note, wouldn't it be interesting to see those bits of film when the actors weren't speaking their lines? It makes you wonder if (or how many times) Andy 'busted up' when Don did his thing. Now Barney's camera took a piece of string. You just had to have that piece of string to get the criminals on film! :-) Howard McNear was a professional always. I agree that he did a superb job, despite what setbacks he suffered. He was a constant inspiration. From the 'banana scene' onwards. There are numerous favorite Floyd scenes of mine, including the opening scene on the bench from the episode in which Andy's 'cousin' Gloria visits. While this episode isn't on my top list, this scene with Floyd and Andy makes the entire story for me. Floyd relates a story to Andy about a gal he knew 'way back' whose hair came out orange. That has me rolling on the floor all the time! Another one was The High School Musical in which Floyd does Gilbert and Sullivan - Andy seems to have had enough of Floyd's singing, while Goob just eats it up! Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Walking
Floyd walks a few steps in the episode I think it is called Barneys' Physical where they are having the 5 yr party for Barney at the courthouse. It is just 2-3 steps. Johnna Fayetteville, AR _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Floyd Walking
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:07:49 -0800 Floyd walks a few steps in the episode I think it is called Barneys' Physical where they are having the 5 yr party for Barney at the courthouse. It is just 2-3 steps. Johnna Fayetteville, AR This is interesting, as that was the scene where I first thought I was noticing that Floyd didn't do any real walking. As I recall, first you see him standing propped up by the courthouse back wall, behind where Thelma Lou is laying out her cake. Then she takes the cake and walks into the back room and calls Floyd to come hide with them but you don't see him actually moving other than shifting his upper body slightly. When Barney walks in, you see everyone pop out of the back room but you don't see Floyd until the camera has shifted to Barney then back to the surprise group. But that's coming strictly from my memory, and most likely from the butchered TVLand version, so I'm definitely going to look more closely the next time it plays on Me-TV which does a great job of keeping the episodes virtually intact. HistoryBuff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Here is an interesting question in the light of all the information that Tom Kessel has posted about Floyd on this site lately. Which was the last episode where we actually see Floyd walk? There were several episodes where we hear Floyd talk, and then we hear footsteps, and then Floyd is sitting down, but we do not actually see Floyd walk. I know in Otis Sues The County and Goober's Contest we hear the phanton footsteps. The last show where I can remember seeing Floyd walk was, I think, the show where Aunt Bea won all the prizes and everyone is at the Taylor house watching the show. Everyone gets up and goes to the kitchen to see the appliances. I believe Floyd walks in that episode, but I might be wrong. Does anyone have a different, or later episode where Floyd walked? Orville Hendricks - The Butter and Egg Man - I can still walk, but I mean to tell you it takes twice the effort to get half the distance now a days. But don't feel sorry for me, Martha and I support each other while we walk and I would not have it any other way. _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pink Floyd/Deep Purple
Jim Nabors (in character from an episode of 'Gomer Pyle USMC') can be heard in the background of the Pink Floyd track 'In the Flesh?' from the LP 'The Wall' (1979). On another subject, while Thelma Lou and Otis may have never appeared together on an episode of TAGS, Betty Lynn and Hal Smith were both special guests at the 1989 Memphis Film Festival. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer with Floyd
-- How about.I don't remember Gomer ever appearing with Floyd. Sue Doughty High Point, NC *** Remember the surprise Party for Andy and Helen??? Gomer was outside choking on his Hootie Who Hootie Who, and Floyd was the first one to notice Andy and Helen walk in - The Untrained Voice I'll bet that Scotland Scam Artist also sells treasure maps and miracle savle... and free loads off of nice ladies and their families. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gomer Floyd
Were they not in the same episode when Andy kissed Helen in the jewelry store and Barney assumed that meant Andy Helen were getting married? Gomer was the lookout, but couldn't do a hoot owl due to having a meatball in his mouth that was 99% bread crumbs and 1% meat. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Lawson
Just a thought. Anyone ever wonder who cuts Floyds hair? Johnna Fayetteville, AR _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Does anyone know where Floyd gets his hair cut? I mean, he is the only barber in town. Bob Purlear, NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Bad man Floyd!
Heavens no! I watched an episode of Peter Gunn from 1959 Friday night where our Floyd played an eccentric little man named Mr. Barnaby who killed 15 mobsters in one day by making bombs...one on a car, one in a cake and one roadside...did it to rid society of these guys. I never would have thought Floyd would do such a thing! Guess he got a new name and went incognito as a small town barber! ;) Steve Billings ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thanks Gary on Floyd Lawson
It warms my heart that someone picks up on a comment I make. I done extenstive research on this particular episode, Goobers Contest. It bears repeating the selected lines he uttered the given scenes.Yes no doubt everyone on TAGS knew this was Howard's exit. And he went out in in full glory. Again fans please follow my friendly advise. Look at the the classic full blown headshot of Howard McNear , so close up that you can see his full face fill the screen when he says the unforgettable line I already ordered my shampooer with the free foam rinse. This line that closeup was beautifully detailed and executed. The writers knew this wasnt just a line but a special one shot full face summing up Floyd Lawson. They knew the full impact of that clip and line. Bravo Howard McNear. Lastly, regarding Elmo the Druggist. As I interviewed him several times in 71 ,he confirmed he was a druggist (I called it a pharmacist back then) .He said he was sorry to see his role go with the demise of Mayberry RFD. Werent we all. After all Vinnie should know if he was a druggist. Thanks Allan .Tom Kessel Col.Tims Protege Reject. Bless you all. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
But I have only one question WHERE IS FLOYD. Rest assured Vic, Barney has his bloodhound (Blue) on Floyd's trail, I just hope Floyd has a pocket full of lollipops! Sounds like everyone had a good time at Mayberry Days, thanks for the reports. Kim - Wylie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tvland Let Floyd Lawson Speak
On my 2nd day Tvland Marathon I see again Tvland deleted a great scene moments ago in Barney Runs For Sheriff.With Floyd at the rostrum at the debate between Andy and Barney , Floyds classic line of Andy is really the best candidate and not Barney was entirely deleted for commericals.I'm sick to my stomach.If its not Otis Climbing down the ladder from Aunt Bee the Warden to that delight jingle its now Floyds classic zingers at Barney.Tvland get a life. Again why in Aunt Bee Learns to Drive is the road in front of the Taylor home suddenly a dirt rd so maybe its easier for Aunt Bee to drive poorly?you tell me.God bless.Tom Kessel Col.Tims Protege Reject Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ollie and Floyd
I watched 'The Sons of Katie Elder' Friday night and James Westerfield was the banker, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. I remember him from several Disney movies. On the findagrave.com the picture of Mr. Westerfield is from TAGS as Uncle Ollie. Mr. Westerfield was born in Nashville, Tennessee (my hometown and proud of it.). Everyone has an Uncle Ollie in the family or someone you work with. Fish and visitors smell in three days. Benjamin Franklin http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Benjamin_Franklin/ , Poor Richard's Almanack, 1736 US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, printer (1706 - 1790) When I visit a friend in Montana I try and help out around the house and try and not make a pest of myself. I try and stay only 5 days at the most, the fifth day is the day I usually leave and come home. I like Paul Mulik's idea of how Andy tied the prisoner to the tree. Floyd says I'm going to Nashville, quote from 'Floyd the Gay Deceiver'. Reading Tom Kessel's blogs, great insight into actors we know by sight, but just don't know the name of the actor. Trying to catch up on Two Chairs No Waiting. Margaret Floyd: 'I'm going to Nashville.' (Margaret: I already live in Nashville.) __ For information pertaining to Willis' email confidentiality and monitoring policy, usage restrictions, or for specific company registration and regulatory status information, please visit http://www.willis.com/email_trailer.aspx We are now able to offer our clients an encrypted email capability for secure communication purposes. If you wish to take advantage of this service or learn more about it, please let me know or contact your Client Advocate for full details. __ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
But Joe They Did Have a Stunt Double for Post Stroke Floyd
I found it interesting someone questioned if Floyd (Howard McNear) had a double after his stroke. I can site easily one episode (more if i think about it), Goober's Contest comes to mind. Goober had other customers to wait on and Floyd had to move on and if you look closely at the backhead view, of the driver in the convertible ,trust me it isnt Floyd (Howard).And here is an open debatable question for a possible Floyd Double. . In Floyds BarberShoppe , Floyd is talking to Andy outside the barbershoppe , sitting in his car. how interesting that when the conversation ends, the camera pans back to Andy as we hear the sound of Floyd driving off. Either the sound was dubbed in . if not im sure a double was used tho not scene. nice effect too. Just a thought. The search for Mr Schwamps older brother still continues. Tom Kessel Col.Tims protege reject.God Bless you all. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Poor Floyd Was Glued To the Chair
There were times, Howard's stroke was well concealed then there were times it was evident in a badly ill mannered way. Moments ago I was reminded of his stroke loud and clear watching Tvland showing Big fish In a Small Town. At the lake ,Howard Sprague suddenly catches Big Sam. Andy, Opie and Goober run to assist. But there's poor Howard clued to the chair.We never see him join in.. Very sad.In reality all parties would be involved in the capture.But Howard McNear always comes thru as Floyd Lawson.God Bless him. Lisa have you applied yet for position of script girl for the upcoming TAGS movie?Just tell them you were did the script for High Noon back in 62.Im sure that will impress them with your credentials. God Bless you and everyone else.Tom Kessel, Col.Tim's protege reject. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
Saw The Long,Long,Trailer on TV with Lucy and Desi last night. I was sure a surprised when one of the trailer court people was our own Floyd. He was very funny as usual...What a nice man!! Mel ( Lemny) Gilbert ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Yes Steve that was POST STROKE FLOYD 1965
We all know Howard McNear had that horrid stroke in 1962. he returned in 1964 a partial invalid in the black and white episodes so by 1965 with him back in that kitchen again trying to get a closer look, im betting a bottle of perfume (smelled) that was Floyd Lawson after his 1962 stroke. in that color episode. Tom Kessel Col Tim's protege reject the Mayberryian American. God Bless you all. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Walking in a color episode
I was watching the episode when Andy, Aunt Bee and Opie return from Hollywood. Aunt Bee wins a lot of kitchen appliances. In one scene she is showing Floyd, Clara and another lady all the appliances after they have been installed. Floyd mentions he didn't see the dishwasher and then he walks in from the left side of the screen. When they were first in the kitchen it looked like Floyd was holding onto the wall or corner to maybe help him stand. Just curious to know if this was after the time he had his stroke or not. Steve Cullman, Alabama ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd as a black belt
Now..I'm just trying to Imagine Floyd as a Black BeltHe wouldn't have needed Melba's heavy Walking stick to be in the Becker PosseHe would have nailed that Bookie Barker in a heartbeat,,,He could have helped Malcolm Merriweather fight Ernest T Bass instead of bringing a towel from the shop to throw inCharlie Foley would have been laid out on the floor instead of a little boop to the nosethis list goes on. Yeah, and just imagine what he could have done to those three lady convicts holding him and Barney in O'Malley's cabin. Then the newspaper headline would have been accurate! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
I believe Howard McNear's last show before he had the stroke was Convicts at Large. If those burgers are ruined, I won't be responsible. Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYbd6w5kBgafmehbTymuGgS7Z7ElCKu7kSqkQA1kqCZRPd58Hxekbm/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Walking
After the stroke, Floyd never walks again in the series. If you watch his left arm, he never uses that again either. It is at his side, normally on a chair armrest, or resting on the back of the barber chair but never again could he use it. What a great character actor...where are the great actors now??? WS TheCameraNu **Limited Time Offers: Save big on popular laptops at Dell (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221354145x1201369495/aol?redir=http:%2F %2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215221161%3B37268813%3By) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
floyd walking
Somebody said I would get hammered with E-mails for my blunder and I have. I've been corrected more in the last 24 hours than Mrs. Von Roeder(the beast of the fourth floor) corrected me in a year. I misread what was being posted and I apologize for it. But in my defense, if you will watch 'Aunt Bee On T.V.' which aired on 11/16/65 you will see Howard take a couple of 'scooting steps' toward Aunt Bee as she is showing off her prizes. 'nuf said, Please no more E-mails on the subject. Love ya all Vic 'Bert Miller' Friskey spinner1...@yahoomail.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
floyd walking sighted
i've reading a lot on the digest about floyd not being seen walking. I just watched 'The Manicurist' and he not only takes a giant step toward Andy but walks back and forth from the chair to his counter as he cuts Barney's hair. Then when Ellen Brown is seen getting off the bus he walks to the window and when they realize she is coming to the Barbershop he RUNS back behind the barber chair. Bert Miller them doorbells drive me crazy ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Alone and Floyd Walking
It is so funny to me how often the minds of folks here in Mayberry are thinking the very same thing. As I was watching Andy, Barney and Aunt Bee at the dump, I began thinking the same thing: Did she just leave Opie alone at home in the bed? Then I thought it was probably another testimony to way times have changed from the 60's to today. Since crime really wasn't an issue in Mayberry, I guess you only had to worry about things like fires, etc. Very different from the world we know. I am also intrigued by the great job the directors/producers did in making it appear that Floyd could walk. There is another great scene in the episode where Howard buys the barbershop. Within the episode, we find Floyd sitting in his car outside the Courthouse talking to Andy. At the end of the conversation, they make it appear as though Floyd is moving over into the driver's seat--of course this not really happening. Floyd was such wonderful actor and such an important member of the Mayberry cast. In fact, to me it often seems as though he was two wonderful actors--the Floyd we meet in the early episodes like the one where he was posing as rich businessman calling himself Wretch as he stared at himself in the looking glass, and then the post-stroke Floyd we come to know in the later episodes. What an actor! I would love to have met him. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd walking
3 shows and good camera work gives impression Howard McNear was walking I have noticed the same thing. I think it was so good of Andy and others to work around Howard's limitations so that he could still be a part of Mayberry. Imagine all the great scenes and lines we would have missed if Howard McNear had not been encouraged to return to the show after his stroke! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Allen interviewing Floyd
Allan Go ahead and interview Floyd, Barney played checkers with himself. Seems to be the Mayberry thing to do. Bob Message: 6 Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:19:18 -0700 From: Bob Bravetti bobb...@cox.net Subject: Floyd Interview To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Message-ID: 001201c9b0d5$8c712e00$a5538a...@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Allan wrote: So far as interviewing FloydI don't feel right doing that. It'd seem like tooting my own horn Awww, go ahead and toot Allan. The public wants to know! -BOb ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Interview
Allan wrote: So far as interviewing FloydI don't feel right doing that. It'd seem like tooting my own horn Awww, go ahead and toot Allan. The public wants to know! -BOb ___ 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/
Floyd
Thanks to the Miles for posting that video of Russell Hiatt's birthday party. He is a dear, dear man whom I met several years ago and consider a friend! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! (Pink Floyd)
Gomer is heard on Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' (1979) on the track 'In the Flesh?' I once owned a Pink Floyd T-shirt in which Howard McNear was emblazoned in black on a hot pink background. It was available for sale in the 'Rolling Stone' magazine classifieds in the mid 1980s. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! **BUY Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD today! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1209326865x1200539441/aol?redir=http://www.indianajones.com/site/index.html) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pink Floyd Gomer
Actually, while I am not trying to be obtuse, the track Gomer is heard on is Nobody Home. Ted in MD ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pink Floyd
I also had a pink Floyd shirt. Saw it and had to buy it. This was before I got into the band, which I later saw at the Astrodome in 1987. Intense music. But let's not get into Us and Them. It's all on the Dark Side of the Moon now. Sorry, I had a Momentary Lapse of Reason. The real Pink Floyd was a Delta bluesman. But it made for a great T-shirt. Floyd and The Floyd. A true pair to draw to. tom in Rapid City in the beautiful Black Hills _ When your life is on the go—take your life with you. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
I stand to be corrected, but, I think Floyd suffered his stroke, just after Convicts At Large was filmed. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
laugh track, floyd
Just watched Opie the Birdman and was puzzled over the fact that the entire episode was lacking a laugh track, even prior to Opie's tragic killing of the mama bird. The beginning scene in the courthouse had a comical interchange where Barney cautioned Opie not to stick his tongue out, then does it himself-no audience laughter! Has anyone else noticed this? Also, can anyone remember the last episode with Howard McNear before his stroke and the first to feature him again? I remember an episode towards the last of the 3rd season where Andy and townspeople are in the barber shop and allude to Floyd being out for lunch. I had the feeling that Howard McNear had already suffered his illness and they wrote him into the script as a reference out of respect. I later remember Floyd's appearance in the 5th season in Goober takes a car apart. He was seated and showed little physical movement but was as hilarious as ever.Any thoughts on this? Best Wishes Eric Swolgaard Sacramento, CA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
In an episode of The Real McCoys first aired in November 1959, Howard McNear appears as a junk dealer and appears to be wearing the very same barber's coat as in TAGS. Since McCoys was filmed on the 40 acres lot, this may be the first wearing of the smock. He could have used it in the Beaver episode, but I doubt it since it was a different studio. Also, will someone e-mail me when y'all are done talking about TV Land? I need a rest from this. -Bob ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd the barber
Watching an old Jack Lemon movie Irma La Douce. The hotel clerk was Floyd. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd
One line that Floyd says just cracks me up. He says about his car, she has a whine like a crying child. What show is that from? 'I'M GOING TO NASHVILLE. Brenda Bee Higgins New Concord, OH Get the shot you need with a discreet new spy camera. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4twdBCA4CMjw4a1VCgECWsvvJOgxwSH1rblq2psXP1UDim1S/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Favorites, Flora and Floyd
//I say Season 5 is the best. After that seasons 4, 3, 2, 7, 8, 6 and 1// Doug, you remind me of Goober when he said something like, I like spring. Spring is my favorite season after fall and summer or something to that effect. Speaking of Flora changing her name to Nettie Albright. I guess she was serious when was introducing herself to Helen and said, My name's Flora. Flora Mallerby. It's a funny name I know, butsubject to change. She already had plans to change her name! And Bob, your favorite line by Floyd, I heard it, I heard it, it sounded like a sneeze! is just as funny reading the post as it is actually hearing it, because we can all just hear Floyd saying it and it makes us laugh out loud. I know I did. Cheryl Marietta, GA (whining like a crying child) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
quote of the day, Floyd
Always love the quote of the day--you can actually hear the actors saying them. Floyd was such a dear character..love to hear nice things said about him and the actor who portrayed him. The best show with the best characters ever to be on tv. Marcia from Evansville ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd the barber
I am responding to the arcticle in the wbmutbb about if Floyd was funnier before his stroke or after??? I think he was funny all the time. He was a great actor, I think he was really funny when the manicurist came to town and wanted to put up a table and do manicures at Floyds barber shop. Anyway I read George Lindseys book (Goober in a nut shell) and he talked about Howard Mcnear, they were friends and that Howard was a great actor and that when he would have a scene all the cast would stand around and watch. The cast would stay around after their scenes were done just to watch Howard perform. George said no one did that for any one else. Just Howard. He said he was worth watching and so funny. George also said that Howard got frustrated some times when he couldnt get the words out and the cast was really patient with him and worked with him. They sound like they were a great family unit!!! That is why we all still love them so much today!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd, Silent Cal and me
Floyd's fascination with Calvin Coolidge has a local tie for me. President Coolidge handed out small slips of paper stating I do not choose to run at the old Rapid City High School in August 1927. I live right behind the school, which is now called Dakota Middle School. It's a great old building and Coolidge used the principal's office as his press office when he was spending the summer in the gorgeous Black Hills. I have been inside the school but didn't see or hear from Silent Cal or Funny Floyd. But history happened here and Floyd knew it! tom in rc _ It’s a talkathon – but it’s not just talk. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
re: Emmett Replacing Floyd
The only thing I would disagree on, would be they did have more than one gas station attendant - Gomer and Goober. The same thing could have happened to Goober that happened to Warren, but I guess Goober was a strong enough character that he made the cut. Although I've got to say, Goober was never one of my favorite characters. He had his moments though! Ain't you got a jack?. Maybe what made it work was Gomer introduced him into the show - maybe that made it ok! John F. - Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:22:44 -0500 From: Ken Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Emmett Replacing Floyd To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original I think the difficult part for Jack Burns aka Warren Ferguson was that he not only had to replace Don Knotts, but he had to also replace Barney Fife. I think they writers and producers of the show realized their mistake when they attempted to do just that because when our beloved Floyd had to leave the show they did not replace him with another barber. Rather they brought to town good old Emmett Clark as a fix it man and merely put him into Floyd's vacant shop. I think if they would have attempted to bring in another character as a barber that too would have been a dismal failure. Mayberry is a town of unique characters. There was only one sheriff, one deputy, one barber, one town drunk, and one gas station attendant. To try to replace any of these classic personalities would not only have been a failure, it would have been a grave injustice to their memory. And while I am at, there is only one Ken Anderson, and the world can be mighty glad of that fact. As my wife says, I am irreplaceable, and if I should meet my demise before she does, she does not plan to replace me with a new husband. She will just get a dog instead. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Home) 715-839-8470 ( Cell ) 715-210-1556 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Emmett Replacing Floyd
I think the difficult part for Jack Burns aka Warren Ferguson was that he not only had to replace Don Knotts, but he had to also replace Barney Fife. I think they writers and producers of the show realized their mistake when they attempted to do just that because when our beloved Floyd had to leave the show they did not replace him with another barber. Rather they brought to town good old Emmett Clark as a fix it man and merely put him into Floyd's vacant shop. I think if they would have attempted to bring in another character as a barber that too would have been a dismal failure. Mayberry is a town of unique characters. There was only one sheriff, one deputy, one barber, one town drunk, and one gas station attendant. To try to replace any of these classic personalities would not only have been a failure, it would have been a grave injustice to their memory. And while I am at, there is only one Ken Anderson, and the world can be mighty glad of that fact. As my wife says, I am irreplaceable, and if I should meet my demise before she does, she does not plan to replace me with a new husband. She will just get a dog instead. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Home) 715-839-8470 ( Cell ) 715-210-1556 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Sweeney Floyd, the Dim-Wit Barber of Mayberry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk4i7OKWSJwfeature=related Some of you may have seen this clip before, but it was new to me. It is a parody of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I don't know who made it, but it is brilliant! Paul Mulik P.S. If you have not seen the recent movie version of Sweeney Todd starring Johnny Depp, let me warn you, it is extremely gory and violent. I only went to see it because I had won a couple of free tickets on a radio quiz show, and after the movie was over, I wished I had stayed home! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd teaching Tae Kwon Doe
That reminds me of Barney trying to learn judo or karate. Didn't they call him the chicken because his bones would snap like a chicken's if he were attacked? Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Always Comes Through
Folks, I know it's been hard not receiving the digest but I always knew Floyd was on the job. Solve it he will. You can't cut hair for thirty years and not learn something. David Browning The Mayberry Deputy _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd Newsome/Lawson is my candidate for Mayor
I've FINALLY gotten it done. ALL the messages to the digest are online going back to 1999. From now back to 2004 they are individual e-mails and from 2003 back to 1999 you can see the digest versions of the messages. WBMUTBB Digest Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com/ That about the best news we've had on the Digest in quite some time. Thanks so much Allan!!! I think I'm going to cancel my weekend plans and spend it in the Library (I mean Digest Archives) 1) Seriously, this is really helpful for veterans, because you know that you or someone else wrote something about a particular topic and you can't find it ore remember it. You know that if Paul Mulik wrote it, it most be factual, If Kenneth Anderson wrote it, its probably touching, if Dapper Dan wrote it, its probably funny, if the Untrained Voice wrote it..its full of typo's , (and so many more) but you can go back and see what we said. 2) For the new kids, just get under there (the Digest Archives) and take a think. Put in a subject and see what all has been written about it. Whether its ring tones, or Hawthorne Village, or recipes...you can find it all in the Digest Archives. 3) You students out there working on a paper. Here is where you can do your research. It's the Wikopedia of the Andy Griffith Show. Yeah Yeah, the Archives are back this is BIG!! With Sincere Thanks The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Funny Floyd
I've been watching the color episodes on TVLand the last couple weeks and you always observe something new when you are watching the show for the 10,000th time! Anyway, it struck me how for a relatively short period of time, Floyd fills the spot of Barney as the one person that can make Andy really laugh or at least seem at ease. I love those early episodes where it looks like Andy is about to lose it during Don Knott's scenes. After Knotts is gone, we've all noticed how Andy just isn't the same. But I've noticed recently that Floyd fills that spot somewhat as Andy seems very relaxed and happy around Floyd in many of the color episodes. As time goes on and Howard McNear becomes more ill that changes, but for a time, it is really neat to see Andy and Floyd together. Anyway, just an observation! Best of luck to you and yours. John F. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pink Floyd
I am always behind on everything. I am looking for the Pink Floyd tshirt. I went to Weavers and didn't see one. I even did a google search but could not find one. Does anyone know where I can purchase one? Thanks!! Teresa Elkins That's not where I'm from, I'm from Greensboro ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The first Floyd
The actor who played Floyd in the episode Stranger in Town played Homer's father in The Best Years of Our Lives. Homer was the sailor who lost both hands during a Naval accident... Harold Russell. Silvia from California, who wishes she was in Mayberry - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Floyd told em
Saw it today When the three women escape prisoners had Barney and Floyd hostage in the cabin... Floyd told the woman that Barn keeps his bullet in his LEFT pocket :) of course we all knew that ;) Mrs. Shipman MAHMA Moms At Home Making A Difference in our families and our world ! Shaklee for over 50 years ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
