Dennis Beal Mr Schwamp
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RE: Mr. Schwamp
Like John Masters and Wally. They both show up a lot on Perry Mason and usually as a hotel desk clerk. It suits them! Harriet, the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr. Schwamp on Perry Mason
I think this has come up before, but I was thrilled to see our beloved Mr. Schwamp on an episode of "Perry Mason" this past Friday night. It was titled "The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito" from season 7 episode 3 filmed in 1963. Mr. Schwamp is clearly seen leaning against a piano in the back of the saloon next to the door where they were holding court. You can see a picture on www.imdb.com with him in the background behind Perry and Della. Other TAGS alumni in that episode include Arthur Hunnicutt (Mr. Wakefield) Clinton Sundberg (Farley Upchurch in "Opie's Most Unforgettable Character" episode) Woodrow Parfrey (two episodes of "Mayberry, RFD") That Mr. Schwamp sure is a talker Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr Schwamp
In my Metv newsletter there is an article about the mysterious Mr. Schwamp. Have they figure out who he is? You will have to read it. Go to Metv.com Rick in Va Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Recent article on Mr. Schwamp
>>>I thought this article is worth passing on.although I'm not sure about
the author's theory that our famous unknown actor was a friend of Andy.
I've read in other places that Andy was asked about who played Mr. Schwamp,
and he said he didn't know who he was, or even the actor's name. Not sure
if this is true.<<<
Well, Joe, it makes for interesting reading, but I don't subscribe to the
author's theory. ("It's just a theory. What's your theory?") I am just as
curious as any other fan about Mr. Schwamp's identity, but I don't think we're
ever going to find out at this point. Yes, Andy himself, when asked, denied
knowing who the man was. In fact, every person connected with the show, when
asked, could not identify him. If he was, indeed, Andy's personal friend, why
would Andy lie? And why would no one else know of this connection? I can see
no possible reason for it. I don't know why it is so hard for some people to
accept that Mr. Schwamp was simply an extra (background actor), which is
someone who acts in the background of a scene, does not have spoken lines, and
is not given screen credit. The fact that he was a professional extra would
explain why we have seen Mr. Schwamp on other TV shows and even in movies.
(There is reason to believe a younger Mr. Schwamp was a background actor
in the movie "Christmas in Connecticut" from 1945.) There are a number of
extras that make recurring appearances on TAGS. One of them is the woman we
commonly refer to as Nice Dress Nellie. We don't know who she is either --
because extras are not credited -- but we know she also appeared as an extra on
other TV shows. I have recognized her in the background a few times on the
original "Bob Newhart Show." I am a bit put off by the fact that the author of
this article floats the idea of Mr. Schwamp being a friend of Andy, even though
he says it's uncorroborated. This is how rumors get passed around and how
people start believing things that aren't true. I think the author included
this because it makes a good story and gives people something to talk about,
but he gives us no reason to believe it is true. Why don't we think Nice Dress
Nellie was a personal friend? He spoke to her in one or two episodes. Or any
of the other extras? Well, I think it's simply because Mr. Schw
amp was a rather goofy looking guy. His features were unattractive, and he
wore an obvious toupee. So he sticks out more. He adds to the humor of a
scene. And, thus, we like to talk about him.
Going back to the idea of Mr. Schwamp being a personal friend of Andy, this may
have possibly come from a similar scenario on the "I Love Lucy" set. Lucille
Ball started acting in movies in the 1930's. She became friends with another
starlet at the time, Barbara Pepper, who went on to have minor roles in several
movies. By the time "I Love Lucy" started in the early 1950's, Barbara had
fallen on hard times. She had developed a drinking problem, had gained weight,
and had trouble getting work. Lucy, wanting to give a boost to an old friend,
had Barbara appear on her show a number of times as either an extra or, more
often, in small parts. I wonder if someone was aware of this true story and
decided to apply it to Andy and Mr. Schwamp. That is just a possibility, of
course, but it came to my mind as I read the article.
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Mr. Schwamp
> who played Mr. Schwamp Am I the only one who knows what happened to him? I thought everyone knew Mr. Schwamp and Nice Dress Nellie eloped and ran off to Mt Pilot. They are still to this day seen randomly wandering around the peak, looking for the ladder they used to shimmy to the top. The Esquire Club is collecting donations to go fetch them and bring them back to town for their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Give them a Nectarine Crush salute. Harriet, the thief, in search of a chicken ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Recent article on Mr. Schwamp
I thought this article is worth passing on.although I'm not sure about the author's theory that our famous unknown actor was a friend of Andy. I've read in other places that Andy was asked about who played Mr. Schwamp, and he said he didn't know who he was, or even the actor's name. Not sure if this is true. http://www.jmarkpowell.com/the-mysterious-mr-schwa mp/ <http://www.jmarkpowell.com/the-mysterious-mr-schwamp/> P.S. good article, Ken - how true Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr. Schwamp
I found this on the IMDB trivia page for TAGS. Of course, it may be from the same kids that reported that Reverend Tucker was "dry as dust": Throughout the series, there was a character named "Mister Schwamp" who would occasionally appear in episodes. He was a middle-aged man with a slumped demeanor and he had dark hair (which looked like a comb over, or a toupée). He could usually be found sitting on a park bench or in crowd scenes. He never had any lines. One of the characters (usually Andy or Barney) would acknowledge him with "Hello, Mister Schwamp", and he would smile and nod, and that's all he would do. He also appeared in two episodes of the spin-off Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964). The person who played him was the show's production manager, [Link=nm0616715], who was also the brother of the show's executive producer, [Link=nm0858683]. -Original Message- From: wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 12:00 PM To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 50 Send WBMUTBB mailing list submissions to wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com You can reach the person managing the list at wbmutbb-ow...@wbmutbb.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of WBMUTBB digest..." Please do not quote the entire WBMUTBB Digest when you reply. To Send to the Digest, address message to: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com For issues with the Digest, contact Allan Newsome: fl...@imayberry.com WBMUTBB Digest Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com/ Today's Topics: 1. Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp Ever Solved? (Steven Mitchell) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:04:48 -0500 From: Steven Mitchell To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp Ever Solved? Message-ID: <4fec021a-46e5-4c94-b4cf-0b61659b6...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Hi from State Prison! It has been a while since ?The Selfish Giraffes? chapter has posted so here it goes. Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp ever solved? I just ran across one of those ?ranker? web stories that stated Mr. Schwamp was a production manager on the show. Any truth to that? Sent from my iPhone -- Subject: Digest Footer ** ~ Visit our sponsor ~ Weaver's Department Store ~ http://www.WeaversDepartmentStore.com/ ** You must send your comments to the Digest from the address you used to join WBMUTBB or your message will not be posted. Only members may post to this mailing list. To remove yourself from the WBMUTBB Digest mailing list go to: http://www.tagsrwc.com/wbmutbb/joinwbmutbb.htm To change your email address, first unsubscribe usingthe link above and then re-subscribe using the same link to subscribe. Also visit: iMayberry Community http://iMayberryCommunity.com Mayberry Historical Society - http://www.mayberry.info Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast - http://www.TwoChairsNoWaiting.com/ -- End of WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 20, Issue 50 *** ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp Ever Solved?
>>>Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp ever solved? I just ran across one of those >>>?ranker? web stories that stated Mr. Schwamp was a production manager on the >>>show. Any truth to that?<<< No, Steven, as Barney might say, the case is just as open as it ever was!! Mr. Schwamp was *not* a production manager on the show. And, since April Fool's Day is coming up, he also wasn't Patch S. Wimmers. That was written as an April Fool's joke. Thelma Lou (Janet) [https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png]<http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail> ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp Ever Solved?
Hi from State Prison! It has been a while since “The Selfish Giraffes” chapter has posted so here it goes. Was the mystery of Mr. Schwamp ever solved? I just ran across one of those “ranker” web stories that stated Mr. Schwamp was a production manager on the show. Any truth to that? Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Mr. Schwamp/Schwump
I also would like to know the source for the article's claim that the character we've all been trying to identify for decades was the production manager for TAGS. If it isn't Frank Myers, I wonder if the people who did the quiz somehow just got his title wrong and that he was someone else in the crew, or related to someone in the cast and crew. I did send a message to the author of the article - haven't heard back yet. P.S. I haven't seen a post from "The Mayberry Guru" in quite awhile - hope Ken is well. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr Schwamp
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Mr. Schwamp
On Gomer Pyle the other night, I swear I saw Mr. Schwamp going out of a store that Gomer was in. The show was titled 'One of Our Shells is Missing" episode 29, season 3. Anyone else ever notice Mr. Schwamp on other shows or was I seeing things? Bee New New Concord, OH ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr. Schwamp Sighting
Was watching a 1967 Gomer Pyle show where Gomer loses a mortar shell. There is a scene where Gomer and Sgt. Carter are in a store and Mr. Schwamp walks by them. Would love to know his real identity. Roy Stoner. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Mr. Schwamp
>>>I located the Rockford Files episode (parts 1 and 2) in more clarity here: https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsharetv.com%2Fwatch%2F110010=02%7C01%7Cjanetsphoto%40msn.com%7C532a646871514d2a990b08d5118a6ddc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636434208595436164=LL6LpU9K%2F%2Bb8I0q1dPD3DDnmoJJrDLVt0lqQ3vw9YNc%3D=0<<< I checked that out, and it definitely is clearer. However, it's still difficult to determine whether the man being jailed truly is Mr. Schwamp. But I would guess it to be highly likely. It does look like an older version of him without his rug. Wish there was a way to know for sure! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Mr. Schwamp
>>>I think I have spotted Mr. Schwamp! Watching Rockford Files season 1, Profit and Loss, pt 2, when Mr. Schwamp is brought into jail (@47 min.). He is thinner and bald but I'm pretty sure it's him. IMDB had no record of his character, but look for yourself!<<< Scooter, I was curious about this, so I found the episode on You Tube. Unfortunately, the quality was poor. The whole thing looked like it was recorded through a fog, and it wouldn't go full screen. So it was hard to really tell. However, in that very brief scene, I can see how it *could* have been Mr. Schwamp. Though he was bald on top, we all know that he certainly must have worn a toupee on TAGS, so this could have been him without the rug. Wish I could see this with better quality. Maybe someone has this episode on DVD and can give us a better idea. This is one possible Schwamp sighting that I've never heard of before! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr. Schwamp
I think I have spotted Mr. Schwamp! Watching Rockford Files season 1, Profit and Loss, pt 2, when Mr. Schwamp is brought into jail (@47 min.). He is thinner and bald but I'm pretty sure it's him. IMDB had no record of his character, but look for yourself! Scooter ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: The Mystery of Mr. Schwamp
>>>I just read online that on April 1, 2012, The Andy Griffith Rerun Watchers Club claimed that, with the help of many members and different ancestry web sites, they could reveal the identity of the actor who played Mr. Schwump. They claim that his name was Patch S. Wimmers.<<< John, that article was an April Fool's joke. But you're not the only one who fell for it. It periodically crops up on Facebook in various TAGS groups. The problem with April Fool's pranks like that, especially on the Internet, is they develop a life of their own and never go away, continually misleading people. And then others have to say that, no, it's not really true. Sorry to burst your bubble! Despite the efforts of many people over the years, the identity of the man who played Mr. Schwamp has remained a mystery. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr Schwamp April Fool Joke of 2012
While waiting for a board of directors meeting to begin at the hospital where I volunteer and of which I am a board member, one of the NEW members on the board was telling me about her love of TAGS and that she was one of the biggest fans ever. So we had a very good discussion. Then she suddenly asked me if I knew about Mr. Schwamp and I told her that I knew about him and how no one has ever been able to figure out who he really was. She became very animated then and got all excited and she told me that YES, they did indeed discover who he really was. I told her that I did not ever hear about that and she kept insisting that I was wrong. So the meeting began and I forgot all about it. Today I had to attend another board event and when I walked in the board members all told me that the board member Mayberry fan had something important to show me. When she spotted me she handed me a piece of paper and said she had the proof that Mr. Schwamp's identity was indeed known. I read the story and dthen handed the paper back to her and told her to look at the date. APRIL 1, 2012. She hadn't looked at the date on the top of the paper. I explained to her that this was an April Fool's Joke that was put on the Mayberry website. I asked her if she went to the link at the end of the story that was provided so people could see how the mystery was solved. She said that she hadn't. Thus she didn't find out that it was indeed a joke. Needless to say, she was rather upset with the whole thing, as she was bound and determined to prove "The Mayberry Guru" wrong. I talked to her later and told her that I was sure that she would be able to trick me up on a lot of things because I was far from being an expert on TAGS and there were a lot of things I did not know about it. This seemed to make her feel better. See, that's what happens when you make a big moulage out of something. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Mr Schwamp
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Not Schwamp!!
My Apopolopogize but that wasn't Mr. Schwamp in Judgment at Nuremburg. I looked up the movie and it showed a closeup of the actor and it definitely was not him! Phooey!! But one more I forgot was the guy who played Herr Zeller in The Sound of Music. That one I am sure of!! Happy Fourth, everyone!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp in Nuremburg
While watching the great movie, Judgment at Nurenburg, there were some of the great actors in it, Spencer Tracy and Burt Lancaster, we all knowMontgomery Clift is well known as is Werner KlempererCol. Klink, son of famous composer Otto Klempererand one looked very familiarwho was that man!!?? The face is so familiaroh my, that's Mr. Schwamp!!! He was only on screen for a few seconds, maybe 30 or so, but I am positive it was him! And he spoke!! Well, I've never heard of Mr. Schwamp being sighted in Judgment at Nuremburg before, and I've even watched it twice. I'll have to pull out my DVD and watch it again to see if I can spot him. Do you know about how far along in the movie or in what scene he appears? Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Information regarding Mr. Schwamp
Ken it may be a good idea to consult your Dr. and get your medication adjusted. Either that or stop smoking those plants Mr. Schwamp brought back from the jungle. Rick Charlottesville Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Information Regarding Mr. Schwamp
I have it from a very reliable source that our famous Mr. Schwamp was actually born Melvin P. Shraffnaugle. He was the son pf an African missionary couple, so he was born in the deep dark jungles of Africa. He spent much of his childhood playing with little cannibal children as there were no other children to play with. However, one day when he was about ten years old he had a very hair raising experience which caused most of his hair to fall out. He was in a hot tub at the cannibal's home when suddenly he because very uneasy. Apparently his little cannibal friend's mother came up to the hot tub and dropped a couple of onions into it. Being one not to take any unnecessary risks, little Melvin jumped out of the tub and ran into the jungle. He wandered around for several days but managed to escape the cannibals, only to find himself in a village of head hunters. Fortunately little Melvin was also able to escape from the head hunter's village, but the two traumatic experiences frightened him so much that he lost his speech ability and was never able to speak after that. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp Identity Found - NOT...it was an April Fools Joke
Taken from: http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp == Patch S. Wimmers == On April 1, 2012 The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) played a April Fools joke on the visitors to their Facebook fan page . What follows is the content of the post: Mr. Schwamp’s Identity Discovered!!! After decades of painstaking investigation and research by dozens of Mayberry enthusiasts, we have finally identified the actor who played Mr. Schwamp! With funding from TAGSRWC’S own Weaver’s Dept. Store (thanks, ol’ Ben!) and with several people working to assemble small pieces of the puzzle from a huge number of sources, we finally solved Mayberry’s Greatest Mystery! An obscure mention in the credits of an episode of “The Danny Thomas Show” from 1956 was the key breakthrough. That, combined with Census records and the power of Google and Ancestry.com and eventually Screen Actors Guild records led us to a definite conclusion. We’re pleased to announce that the actor who played Mr. Schwamp was a man named…Patch S. Wimmers. Through U.S. Census records from 1950 and 1960 (found on Ancestry.com), we found that Patch S. Wimmers lived in North Hollywood, just blocks from the Desilu-Cahuenga Studios, where “The Andy Griffith Show” was filmed. He could’ve literally walked to work in Mayberry, which means he could’ve been available to work as an extra on a given episode on very short notice. We further found that a Patch S. Wimmers lived in and was perhaps born in Camp Threw, Miss. The earliest listing we found for him was the 1920 Census, which says he was 16 years old and living with his parents (his father was in the Army Air Corps) and two siblings in Mississippi. At some point the young Wimmers moved to California. We speculate that maybe his father was transferred to a military base in California. (We’re not sure about that because his father is listed as residing in Poi Falls, OR, during some of that period.) Patch is already spotted acting very Mr. Schwamp-ish (which is to say, not acting much at all) in “Christmas in Connecticut” in 1945 and in the 1946 Three Stooges feature film “Swing Parade.” He would have been 41 to 42 during that time. He doesn’t pop again in our research until the 1956 “Danny Thomas Show.” And then in TAGS in “My Fair Ernest T. Bass” in 1964. And the rest is history…26 episodes of TAGS and a few episodes of “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” and “Mayberry R.F.D.” and similar appearances. We’re hopeful that we’ll now find many more appearances by “Mr. Schwamp/Patch S. Wimmers. But for now, on this here day, April 1, 2012, we’re just pleased to finally announce that Mr. Schwamp is Patch S. Wimmers of Camp Threw, Miss. (and most probably Poi Falls, OR). Click on the photo for compete details about how this mystery was solved! Clicking on the link provided in the post took you to http://WeaversDepartmentStore.com and the following notice: April Fool's!!! In the words of Gomer Pyle, What a dumb trick! But in the words of Ernest T. Bass, Hee-hee-hee-ha-ha! Pssst! So that others might enjoy the full experience, PLEASE don't give away the joke with comments on our Facebook post that spill the beans, at least for a day or two. Of course, if you want to make comments that express amazement and congratulations for our discovery and thereby egg on other people to fall for the joke, that's great. Otherwise, just Like the post and Share it with others, if you like. Thanks! And best of all, Ben Weaver has this to say: Free shipping on your online Weaver's orders received now through April 15! Here's how you get it: Just type Mr. Schwamp into the Comments area of your Weaver's Order Form, and we'll manually deduct the normal $5 shipping charge from your total before processing your order. See...April Fool's isn't totally foolish, after all! TAGSRWC members enjoyed the experience and received a discount on their order from Weaver's for a few days. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp sighting
.jgrit1 Wrote... I want to first address a message from a couple months back about Mr. Schwamp. I put together the Schwamp page and the list of sightings. So I am the boys at the lab and I agree that there is a not yet documented sighting in Aunt Bee's big moment. great find!!! I will get that added to the Schwamp page..Thanks for confirming my find jgrit1, I was beginning to think nobody agreed with me. Hope everybody here at the Digest had a great Christmas.Jeff Gossett ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Door to Door Salesmen and Mr. Schwamp and Me
Interesting that Cathy asked whether or not there are still any Door to Door salesmen around. It just so happens I have just taken a job selling door to door so I have a little extra money for Christmas this year. I will be going door to door selling padded bras. I call myself the Fuller Bust Man. Concerning Dan's comment about Mr. Schwamp and me, I just want to say that Mr. Schwamp and I are on excellent speaking terms. Well, at least I am on on excellent speaking terms with him and he is on excellent listening terms with me. So I doubt that it was Mr. Schwamp who blackballed me. It doesn't bother me in the least because I have been invited to join a club at our state capitol, Madison. It is called the Hunkadilly Club. I was down there last night for a little look see and let me tell you I was very impressed. We had a great dinner catered by Kentucky Fried Chicken. That is a new kind of chicken that has come out since Kentucky became a state. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr Schwamp Acting Class
Yes folks, I did indeed have to leave my studies at the Mr. Schwamp Acting Class. However, my good friend Dan got some of the details wrong. I did not flunk out as Dan Stated., but I had to leave on account of an injury. I was doing very well in the advanced class of smiling and nodding at the same time. However when it came to having to smile and nod while walking, well, that is where things went bad. I was walking across the room while smiling and nodding and I was looking at my cue cards when I suddenly tripped and fell down the steps. I received some serious contusions of the patubla oblagonda. But things are looking up as I have hired the services of Neil Bentley and I am suing the school for $5000. -- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: National Mr. Schwamp Day :Mr. Schwump's Class:WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 14, Issue 42
Ah Ken, Dolly's my name, PR is my game but with all of the events I have produced this one seems like a tall drink of water to get down. You gave us a tough one. Now if Aunt Bee marries Brisco Darling (was my vote), I'll produce the wedding and take the pictures as a wedding igfit. Ken Anderson themayberryg...@gmail.com To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: National Mr. Schwamp Day All the recent talk about a silent auction ( which we had at our church last Sunday ) gave me an absolutely brilliant idea. Why don't we declare a National Mr. Schwamp Day? We could have the big event in Mt. Airy at Christmas time. We could open the event by singing Silent Night. We could have an all day Silent Auction. We could invite Byounce and she could lip sync Silence is Golden. The Silence is a song by British recording artist Alexandra Burke from her debut studio album Overcome, so perhaps we could invite her to attend and perform. There could also be a charades game ( with no talking) competition for the adults while the children watch a program with mimes. Newspapers and benches would be provided for those who didn't want to participate in various activities. The closing event could be the showing of the movie All Quiet on the Western Front. All in all I would say it would be a nice quiet event. Cookies and Hawaiian Punch would be served. That's the new kind of punch that came out since President Obama was elected. Now that I came up with the idea, it is up to someone else to get it all organized This was a particular good newsletter today, lots of funny stuff. This made me laugh out loud. (I don't do the LOL because I refuse to live in a world of abbreviations.) Subject: Mr. Schwump's Class Dan Goodwin dgood...@charter.net I see Mr. Schwump is running his acting class again this year. Session 1 is Smiling and Session 2 is Nodding. But I've heard the most intense of the series is Session 3, the complex Smiling and Nodding at the Same Time. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
National Mr. Schwamp Day
All the recent talk about a silent auction ( which we had at our church last Sunday ) gave me an absolutely brilliant idea. Why don't we declare a National Mr. Schwamp Day? We could have the big event in Mt. Airy at Christmas time. We could open the event by singing Silent Night. We could have an all day Silent Auction. We could invite Byounce and she could lip sync Silence is Golden. The Silence is a song by British recording artist Alexandra Burke from her debut studio album Overcome, so perhaps we could invite her to attend and perform. There could also be a charades game ( with no talking) competition for the adults while the children watch a program with mimes. Newspapers and benches would be provided for those who didn't want to participate in various activities. The closing event could be the showing of the movie All Quiet on the Western Front. All in all I would say it would be a nice quiet event. Cookies and Hawaiian Punch would be served. That's the new kind of punch that came out since President Obama was elected. Now that I came up with the idea, it is up to someone else to get it all organized. -- 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/
Mr. Schwamp one line
...you were told to write in one and only one line for Mr.Schwamp to say, what would you have him say? --- Mr. Schwamp says hey! Harriet, the chicken thief, hiding 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/
Schwamp
Ok folks, here is something to think about. If you were a writer on TAGS and you were told to write in one and only one line for Mr.Schwamp to say, what would you have him say? I agree, giraffes are selfish! -- Walter Ted Kamprad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Subject: If Mr. Schwamp Could Speak
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Mr. Schwamp
The first thing that popped into my head for Mr. Schwamp to say was May I have this dance? He is always so lonely at the dances. Bee in New Concord, OH 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4f8f24ccde70c74527est06duc ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
If Mr. Schwamp Could Speak
Ok folks, here is something to think about. If you were a writer on TAGS and you were told to write in one and only one line for Mr.Schwamp to say, what would you have him say? -- 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/
President Schwamp
Well, Thel, it sounds like Mr. Schwump had presidential qualities! Makes you kinda want to put on your bucket and think about President Schwump. And the really great advantage of Mr. Schwamp running for president is that his opponent could never dredge up anything he's said in the past to hold against him! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Possible Mr. Schwamp Sighting in Final Season Episode
I may have spotted a very brief glimpse of Mr. Schwamp and would like someone to check this one out to see if I am right, or let me know if someone has already mentioned it. In Season 8's episode The Church Benefactors I think I see Mr. Schwamp walking across the street. Andy comes out of the courthouse looking for Howard who is late for a meeting at the courthouse. As Andy looks for Howard a man and woman walk across the street together. I ran the scene through frame by frame a number of times and I think the man walking could be Mr. Schwamp. We don't get a look at his face, but his body build and hair look very much like Mr. Schwamp. However keep in mind that I have had 12 eye surgeries so my vision isn't exactly the best. But I would love to have someone study that scene and let me know what you think. -- 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/
Martha And Mr. Schwamp
Well, I'm glad you guys solved the Martha riddle. I remember seeing George Washington a few times in Mayberry on Calendars, and pictures, dollar bills and such. Then, of course, we see Martha just once--embodied in her Lavaliere (sp) in the state mobile museum. So I think George and Martha Washington qualifies as a valid answer..don't you? Ken, thanks but yes that appearance is already captured on our Schwamp Webpage. It's one of his many join appearances with Nice Dress Nellie. Bookmark this website so you can check your future trained Noticing. http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp IF you want to challenge your noticing skills. Check him out in the Statue (Seth Taylor ) episode. The Untrained Voice Sgt at Arms Schwamp Fan Club and Hair Loss Support Group ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp in the Background
I was watching season six episode Aunt Bee's Job and I spotted Mr. Schwamp where I hadn't seen him before. Just after Andy shoots at the counterfeiters and they crash the car a small group of people approach to watch the action. In the back of the crowd stands Mr. Schwamp. He is hard to spot as he is standing behind the other people. I know someone is keeping a record of Mr. Schwamp's appearances so I thought I would mention this in case he/she doesn't have this particular one. -- 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/
Mr. Schwamp the Monk
Speaking of monks, it gives me another theory about Mr. Schwamp. Perhaps he is a former monk and he is still bound by his vow of silence. Also the wig could be worn to cover his tonsure. And the way his name is pronounced Schwump it sounds a bit like monk. There probably are a few sisters in his family too. I may be on to something here. -- 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/
Mr. Schwamp Spotted in Season 3 of Mayberry RFD
In watching another episode of Mayberry RFD last night, I spotted our elusive Mr. Schwamp. I did a pause and it is definitely him. He appeared in Season 3, Episode 16 Millie's Egg Farm. He was in the coffee shop having coffee at a table at the very end of the episode. He also appeared at the bachelor party for Andy in the episode Andy and Helen Get Married. I wonder if those trying to find his real identity have investigated the Mayberry RFD angle. If he was in the third season, he stayed around for quite a while. I am going to go through all my Mayberry RFD episodes to see if I spot him anywhere else. So, does anyone know if the RFD folks were contacted about him? -- 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/
Schwump or Schwamp
I am proud to report our chapter paid homage (that's French) to the Mayberry Man of Mystery Mister Schwamp or Schwump. Briscoe said it is pronounced Schwump but spelled Schwamp. Oh well. We wore a T shirt, made by Mike Johnson, with a picture of Mr. S. with a little pinned on hairpiece that can never be washed, as it is held together with hair spray. We seemed to get lots of blank stares in the parade---some people just come for the candy we're requested to not throw out any more, and don't care about Mayberry at all. Mister Schwamp had something to say about this: . ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp in CIC
As we are in the holiday season, remember if you watch the orginal Christmas in Connecticut..watch for Mr. Schwamp. Joe, I did -- and I did! When it got to that scene, I watched very carefully so as not to miss Mr. Schwamp in his prime. His appearance is quite fleeting. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
search for Schwamp
Has anyone ever thought that Mr. Schwamp did not say anything because he was like the Dilliards? Not allowed to say anything because of the actor's guild or something such as that. Is that a possibility? Then, no credits given to him. I don't remember anyone saying that in the past with all the discussions about Schwamp. Lots of luck to you and yours. Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Colonial Cottage Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4d0791f6200c268c1a3st04duc ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwump, Schwamp, aw shucks!
After I graduated from the 6th grade, us all took a trip to Hooterville an' Uncle Jed bought me a shiny new 10 speed Schwump from Hooterville Cyclery. Red and with a headlight an' bell up front, my Schwump caught many a purty girls' eye as I zipped up and down Will-Shire Boulevard. I'd still have 'er today but Elly let her cousin Bessie ride solo and that dumb ape plowed smack into a palm tree. Jethro Bodine, soda jerk. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp appeal
Au contraire, my good friend Thelma Lou in Indiana! I think Mr. Schwump was a cutie-pie, chubby cheeks and all; he had a real cheerful smile. I'm so glad that you appreciate Mr. Schwamp's special appeal, Aunt Bee! I only made my observation about his appearance because that is the way the world judges so many people. They even call celebrities the beautiful people. And that's why so many of them have plastic surgery, botox injections, etc., etc., as they age because they think they have to keep up that youthful beauty. As for me (and for you, too, I suspect), I much prefer the natural beauty of a kind spirit and a caring heart. And I think that's one reason we are drawn to Mr. Schwamp. He projects (as much as he can in his brief, silent appearances) a sweet and gentle quality. So we are in agreement, after all! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Schwamp mania
Three cheers for our beloved Mr. Schwamp! Cheer, Cheer, Cheer! Don Good, World Class Nodder ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp mania
I think it's time to put the mystery of all this aside and ( to paraphrase Ange ), FIND THE MAN! I want to know as much as I can about him. It's been interesting to read all the different opinions on finding the true identity of Mr. Schwamp. But you know what occurred to me today? If Mr. Schwamp could read all the posts on the digest about himself and realize how many people have taken an interest in him, I think he would be flabbergasted! I mean, here's a guy who was only an extra with no spoken lines and no credits, a fellow who was not even young or attractive (and sported a bad toupee, to boot!), yet he has so captured our imaginations that we discuss him with regularity on the digest, more so than some of the prominent cast members, and are having a serious debate as to whether to take monetary contributions to fund an effort to uncover his identity. Don't you think he would be absolutely floored?? Why, he might just sit down and bawl like a baby! (Silently, of course.) Three cheers for our beloved Mr. Schwamp! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp
Hey, Mayberry friends. Mr. Schwamp, Mr. Schwamp, wherefore art thou Mr. Schwamp? I believe he'll turn up and say, I'm right 'cheer. Whether we find him or not, it's so interesting. I think Matlock and his crew could find him. Larry in Lincolnton ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My Final Thought Regarding Mr. Schwamp
Regarding the identity of Mr. Schwamp. I saw this movie once about a guy who lived in a town and he never spoke to anyone. It turned out he wasn't a living being. He was from the supernatural. Now if you guys want to find out who Mr. Schwamp really is, that is fine with me. But I want no part of it. And besides, Schwamp sounds an awful lot like Swamp to me and remember Goober once helped write a comic book about a monster that came out of a swamp to save a city. I once told a friend of mine that I was thinking of divorcing my wife because she never speaks to me. His reply was, You had better hang on to her, those kind of wives are hard to find. 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/
finding Mr. Schwamp
When I was in Hollywood recently taking a tour of Universal Studios, I asked our tour guide whether there was any database of extras who had ever been on a television show. She said no, not to her knowledge. Without a database and the fact that the TAGS casting director (whose job is to book extras) is now deceased, I don't see how it is possible to find Mr. Schwamp's identity. Maybe somebody else has a better idea. Mr. Schwamp That's my theory. What's your theory? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thinking about Mr. Schwamp
Hey, Mayberry friends. I've been thinking (without my bucket) about Mr. Schwamp and having an inquiring mind like most folks, I'd like to know his real name. But after reading todays posts, I'm not so sure. Maybe it should remain a Mayberry mystery, after all, there are things out there in the twilight zone that we shouldn't be tampering with. Larry in Lincolnton ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Searching for Mr. Schwamp
I like the idea of hunting for Mr. Schwamp, but wouldn't a Facebook page be simpler than a newspaper ad? Not only that, it's free. Somebody with more Internet smarts than I could create the page, then all of us who use Facebook could like it and before you know it hundreds of folks would know about the search. Paul Mulik Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr Schwamp
. Naturally, my mind went to Mr. Schwamp. It's funny how many little things in everyday life make me think of TAGS--and I don't even have to tryl I do the same thing. I saw a guy today with a great big shiny silver hat, on a telephone pole, and thought of Mr. McBeevee. Every time I jay walk, I almost always think of Barney. Sometimes I see people doing wrong things, Aunt Bee of Illinois -- Then the Lord said to me, 'You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.' Jeremiah 1:12 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp Otis
The first episode where I saw Mr. Schwump wearing glasses, was in the episode where Warren teaches Otis about mosaic art. Silvia, this is off your point, but reading your post reminded me of my visit last week to the Indiana State Fair. While in one building, my mom and I were viewing the paintings on display. On one wall was a mosaic of a pig. Of course, I immediately thought of Otis's cow mosaic. (I think this one of the pig was a little better than Otis's artwork.) Then when leaving the building, I saw an older gentleman seated on a bench. I noticed his nice, full head of hair, which looked a bit artificial. Naturally, my mind went to Mr. Schwamp. It's funny how many little things in everyday life make me think of TAGS--and I don't even have to tryl! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp or not
This is for the Schwamp aficionados out there. I just finished watching the last episode of season five, Banjo Playing Deputy, and I noticed a possible appearance by Mr. Schwamp. I say possible because one can only see him from the rear. Therefore, there's probably no way to get an official verification on this, but I thought I'd throw it out there and see what you think. His appearance occurs 5:22 into the episode. It's just after Andy has talked to the owner of the Sultan's Favorite show and is walking through the carnival, right before he (literally) runs into Jerry Miller...Janet Janet, this is a very good find, but in my opinion it is not Mr. Schwamp. This man, while the back of his head certainly resembles Schwamp, he has kind of a long back and is athletic looking...where Schwamp is, well, short stocky and frumpy. Just my two cents as The Untrained Voice Sgt at Arms, Schwamp Fan Club and Hair Loss Support Group ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp appearance?
This is for the Schwamp aficionados out there. I just finished watching the last episode of season five, Banjo Playing Deputy, and I noticed a possible appearance by Mr. Schwamp. I say possible because one can only see him from the rear. Therefore, there's probably no way to get an official verification on this, but I thought I'd throw it out there and see what you think. His appearance occurs 5:22 into the episode. It's just after Andy has talked to the owner of the Sultan's Favorite show and is walking through the carnival, right before he (literally) runs into Jerry Miller. While Andy passes one booth, a man is throwing a ball at a stack of milk bottles. This is the man who looks like Mr. Schwamp. He even throws the way I would imagine Mr. Schwamp throwing. I checked the Mayberry Historical Society, and this episode is not listed for him. Anyone else think this looks like Mr. Schwamp? Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp
All this talk about Mayberry Days gave me a real inspiration. I am thinking of organizing a Mr. Schwamp Day here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Sign me up. Won't even have to bring my hearing aid. :-) Martha Humphreys, the eager (What?) Huntsville, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp Day
All this talk about Mayberry Days gave me a real inspiration. I am thinking of organizing a Mr. Schwamp Day here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. There are great accommodations just an hour away at the beautiful Taylor Home Inn. Everyone would have to come wearing a cheap wig and no one would be allowed to speak during the entire day. I would put benches outside all the shops and restaurants downtown so everyone could just spend the day sitting on a bench watching the people go by. In the evening we could have a tea party at one of the big old mansions in town. I know a lot of girls who would come. Then instead of Ernest T throwing a rock through the window, I would throw a quail into the house and which ever girl was the first to point would win a prize. I mean, this thing has the potential to become something really BIG. I might even be able to get the merchants to donate some prizes and we could have a contest to see who could finally solve the mystery of who Mr. Schwamp really is. I will need some more time to give it some thought as this is just in the incubation stage right now. 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/
Apologies to Mr. Schwamp
Why, Mr. Schwamp, I'm so sorre And there's something else I'm sorry about - misspelling your name. I guess that refinishing school my wealthy parents sent me to after I was bored in Europe must not have done much good. If you invite me over to your house, I'll whip up something you'll just LOVE! It'll be fun for me! Peggy This is what you call gracious living! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Councilman Schwamp
Hey Brad, count me in on the Schwamp for Council campaign. I've been mulling it over a bit and I think I have an idea or two for fundraising opportunities. I spoke to Mrs. Wiley and I think I've got her talked into hosting a fundraising social in Mr. Schwamp's honor. She says she's more than willing to have it at her place as long as Ernest T. is not allowed to attend. And I think we can have a yard sale down at the jail. And if we need to, we'll just pass the hat. I'll definitely contribute. It'll give me a chance to make amends for that time I just gave a nickel to that Orphaned Children's Fund. Oh, this is going to be BIG. I can just see the swearing-in ceremony now: Judge: Mr. Schwamp, raise your right hand...uh, put down the root beer first...and repeat after me: I promise to uphold the duties of the position of Councilman of Mayberry to the best of my abilities, so help me God. Mr. Schwamp: (grins and nods) I haven't been this excited since the time that gold truck came through town. Doug Johnson Tippacanoe and Tyler, too _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pc-scout/default.aspx?CBID=wlocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_pcscout:102009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: The Honorable Mr. Schwamp
Mike, Thanks for your kind words. You wouldn't believe how long it takes Mr. Schwamp to learn his lines for Col. Tim's Talent Time. Those scripts they send him are just so darn long. He really sweats over every word too. Should I tell him to quit his day job now?? ;-) And congratulations to you, Mike, on coming in 4th place in the trivia contest on your very first try! That is truly amazing. You should be proud of yourself since those questions were particularly hard this year. Like Ernest T., you should get a 'certificate for learning'! I sure hope the wind's not too strong today if I got outside... Mr. Schwamp Mr Schwamp you are truely the greastest. Congratulations on the trivia contest. I saw you on col Tim's. You really have talent, your walk, your nod, your smile, your hair. Oh no that credit goes to your hairdresser.? Mayberry is state of mind which I refuse to leave. Do ya think they'll ask me that? Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYSwrFI3gVOcMlsNgsEUkYeW6eDyP3VoAuJJBUYrK5QJw2ym9PLiEI/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The honorable Mr. Schwamp
Mr Schwamp you are truely the greastest. Congratulations on the trivia contest. I saw you on col Tim's. You really have talent, your walk, your nod, your smile, your hair. Oh no that credit goes to your hairdresser. Mayberry is state of mind which I refuse to leave. Do ya think they'll ask me that? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ted It wasnt Confirmed But We can Tell You its Mr. Schwamp
Others can answer this better than i. brought it out that his hands were the dead give away but trust me we fans all know its Mr. Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut (my homestate and as far as i know the only fan of TAGS on Alans Website) To confirm its him is like us identifying who the actor was who played Mr. Schwamp. But that pudgy face and eyes, his look that toupee and the hands tells us its him. a bit younger but its him from what ive read on this website. Yes also the question was Dick Elliot in the I Love Lucy episode with Bob Hope as well as the Empire State blgd. and to the person asking about Superman episode of I Love Lucy, Im to the rescue again. No the fat little man was the great character actor Ralph Dumke who closed that window when Lucy aka Superman was outside on the ledge. Dumke was great in Invasion of the Body Snatchers that same year. Great news: Dick Elliot was in the Superman tv series, 3 times (check him as a judge in Town That Wasnt) I have the entire series out on dvd a must for all fans.,Dick was great as Clancy replacing Bernard Gorcey as the sweet shop owner Louie Dombroski in the last few entries of the Bowery Boys series.Maybe our next question to ponder is why Parley Baer was Mayor Stoner phased out of TAGS. Maybe Andy Griffith can tell us if you gifted Mayberry fans cant. We know Parley didnt die. he had 30 years to go acting.Maybe they thought his character wasnt as strong and identifiable or comical as the blustery Dick Elliot character was. In any event both Mayors were supreme, Thanks.Alan and thank you Andy Griffith. Im history. Tom Kessel Col Tim's Protege Reject ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Mr. Schwamp on Gomer Pyle
He is at a pawn shop, or its a military supply store perhaps, in one episode of GP, and he's in a tea room in another episode. He's probably in more but those are the only ones I recall now. Doug Gibson Ogden, Utah Plan 9 Crunch = ALL ABOUT CULT FILMS planninecrunch.blogspot.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp on Gomer Pyle
I recently read where someone posted here on the digest seeing Mr. Schwamp on the third season of Gomer Pyle. Could you tell me the episode title for that episode? I can't seem to locate the digest where this was posted. It's preying on my mind... Mr. Schwamp Wanna lose weight? Weight Loss Programs that work. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYSwrFv9tB1Gcn72F9I3PF9bZtShEyPc6xTWFr9wEdxrfOn754aEda/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Schwump (Schwamp) brothers
I kinda like the name Siggy Schwump. We could then call the younger brother Wiggy Schwump. Kim - Wylie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Members of the Schwamp Family
Thanks to Joe for his tip on the color episode, Off To Hollywood from Season 6, with Mr. Schwamp and his brother (as identified and named by Tom Kessel) in the same shot. I have included a link below to view this along with the two photos of this mystery man from yesterday in a black white episode. Bob http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/bjmdjd/TAGS/ _ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_express:082009 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's wife and Mr. Schwamp
Ken, if your wife stops cooking and ironing for you, just cut off her credit at the local stores. She may have to march home in her slip but it will be better than getting hit in the mouth with a leg of lamb. But, I'm going to assume you weren't teasing and that your wife does look just like Mr. Schwamp. Buy her a root beer for me and I'll settle with you later. Silvia, as far as missing digests - I think I missed one because I was puzzled by the whistling thread. I must have missed the original question. Every now and then someone will write about not getting a digest. Allan needs to get bigger wires, I think. Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp in CIC
Has anyone determined yet if that was indeed Mr. Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut? Here is a link to a still from the movie with him in it. It does really look like him. I think we finally closed this case back two or three months ago with the help of Tom Kessel, who was posting at that time. He recognized the way the man in CIC folded his hands in his lap as the same way Mr. Schwamp folded his hands in TAGS. I agree with Tom that it must be Mr. Schwamp in CIC. It does indeed look like him, albeit younger than his TAGS days. I watched CIC again this Christmas, and each time I see it, I become more convinced. I only wish I had CIC on DVD so I could zoom in on his face, but I only have it on VHS. Though we could probably never *prove* it one way or another, I think nearly everyone has now agreed that the man in CIC is actually Mr. Schwamp. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp picture, Bert and Gomer
Would any of you kind folks out there have a nice photo of Mr. Schwamp that you could share with me? http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp Kenneth I may not be the only one to point this out, but one of Allan's websites has a very nice picture of Mr. Schwamp. I am familiar with it because I have worked on his episode list. I noticed that a link to the Mayberry Historical Society is now on every Digest. If you click that link and look around, you could find character pictures like this. I have thought of it as Mayberry Gossip Cub but maybe it has a couple names now. I like this site because we've built up some nice pages for Mr. Schwamp, Nice Dress Nellie, Tom Jacobs..and there is lots of other good info as well. I plan to get busy again soon and add more stuff. Did anybody hear Bert Miller on one of the past podcasts? Yes, Bert sounded great. You can tell he's not pushing doorbells anymore or carrying that heavy suitcase. Strangle enough, he also sounded like Winnie the Pooh. Go figure? My wife bought a little of this, that and the other thing from Bert over Christmas I think. She said he wasn't too pushy. I was watching my new Gomer Pyle DVDs this week, and I noticed that when Sergeant Carter takes Gomer and the boys out for a hike they go down a very familiar road right outside of Mayberry, were we see the Gold Truck and other chases. That must have been a long hike!! Curious curious The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Confirmation of Schwamp sighting
I had an offline conversation with Tom KesselSO at his request, I sent him the Youtube.com link of Christmas in Connecticut (#9 of 11). Do you know what he noticed in that little clip a little over 3 minutes in? The way he (Mr. Schwamp or not) folded his hands in his lap. He said. That is him! I can tell by the hands! Wow! That is REAL trained noticing on Tom Kessel's part! I never observed that myself, although I did exercise my womanly prerogative to change my mind last year and decided that it probably was Mr. Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut during that square dance scene. I based my conclusion on his general appearance, especially the hair. But I agree with Joe -- I think Tom's clue clinches it. I will enjoy watching CIC all the more this year knowing that it is our beloved Schwamp in that scene. Thanks, Tom! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Kessel confirms Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut
I had an offline conversation with Tom Kessel. Tom is taking a break from sharing his star interview stories as he thinks we're tired of them. (if you don't agree let him know) I had checked out his Casa Blanca story that he posted in the Digest, so I was sharing with him that some of you Trained Noticers/Historians had theorized that Mr. Schwamp appeared in the movie Christmas in Connecticut. I don't know much about Tom other that a) He loves a good mystery on film b) he lives in Connecticut. SO at his request, I sent him the Youtube.com link of Christmas in Connecticut (#9 of 11). Do you know what he noticed in that little clip a little over 3 minutes in? The way he (Mr. Schwamp or not) folded his hands in his lap. He said. That is him! I can tell by the hands! So, I pulled out my trusty DVDs, and went to the Episode Otis Sues the County Season 5 Disc 3. There was Mr. Scwamp sitting on the bench in front of the courthouse, and sure enough, Tom is right. His left hand is cupping the fingers on his right hand. The same exact hold as in the movie!! As they say on Myth-Busters This one is confirmed!! or as Barney would say Clear scientific photographic evidence from the boys at the lab The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp
Okay, Tom Kessel, who really is Mr. Schwamp? We want a true identity revealed once and for all. It's preyin' on my mind. Brenda Bee Higgins New Concord, OH Click here to find the rental car that fits your needs. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4uHs8T1IAAGSdmKEx7wAz8MM4jNdqVmxUxI6cgARKAgTkVOY/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
BIG NEWS ABOUT MR. SCHWAMP COMING!
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Schwamp-Fever
seems that a strain of Schwamp-Fever has hit our town. Had to be either the mosquitoes breeding in Snyder's Swamp or a case of miscommunications 'tween folks. Now since this can't be inarculated away, better to just break out Colonel Harvey's Indian Elixir and have a few belts. That'll fix things up right nicely. Colonel Harvey's Indian Elixir --- bringing friends an' folks together since 1962 _ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
theres enough Schwamp for everyone
Sometimes just words on a screen mask the smiles, and tongues in cheeks. I have been misinterpreted before, so just FYI I was kidding about who should be the number One Schwamp fan. Whw! I'm so glad you cleared that up. I had already started searching around for Mr. Bentley's card because of my concern. I hated to think of poor Mr Schwamp being pulled from side to side, his hairpiece slipping back and forth, his neck sore from nodding, fake smile just plastered on his normally friendly face. Kim - Wylie, TX ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp tirade
Who eats all the peaches around here anyway I mean who do you think spent hours and hours identifying all those appearances of Mr. Schwamp listed on that web page??? Better calm down there, Joe. Your eyes are starting to bug, and I see those veins stickin' out on your neck. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp siting #23
I found a NEW Mr. Schwamp siting, #23. This time he is seen wearing a hat. Does anyone recall any other time he was seen wearing a hat? Anyway, I'll give you a hint that siting #23 is in the 5th season. Can anyone name the scene or episode? Mr. Schwamp Enter for Your Chance to WIN* The TotalBeauty.com Summer Spa Sweepstakes! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/JKFkuJkEP31XspkCa1spboJ8J2YMhQjx7iscC9sJBX6UwrntvqqyQI/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
a new Mr. Schwamp siting -- wearing a hat!
I am thrilled to report to all trained noticers I found another TAGS episode with our beloved Mr. Schwamp that is NOT listed on the current list of 22 Mr. Schwamp sitings found online at http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp! But even more interesting is in this scene Mr. Schwamp is actually wearing a HAT! I don't recall any other scene where Mr. Schwamp is seen wearing a hat. Does anyone else? So the question of the day is, can anyone tell me the episode or scene where Mr. Schwamp is seen wearing a hat?? I'm as giddy as Ernest T. getting his gold tooth. Mr. Schwamp Need cash? Click to get a loan. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4tF7F8lJ78Cg1jqKUgxSYyxPUmWjYgOP7lAkONdieXcuDCHe/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Another Schwamp-style mystery
Does anyone know the identity of the actress (or perhaps musician) who played Hazel? She was in at least 2 episodes - Barney and the Choir and The Song Festers - but wasn't listed in the credits. Like Mr. Schwamp, I don't think she ever said a word but could she ever tickle those ivories, especially on good-ole 14-A. I don't think we ever even knew her last name. Too bad Hazel wasn't even given an audition when Opie's band added a keyboard player. Of course, she probably couldn't have doubled as their manager like Clara did. I also seem to recall one of the church scenes where someone other than Clara was playing the organ. Maybe one of you trained noticers with a little more experience could let us know if that might have been Hazel. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp at Col. Tim's
Hear! Hear!, as Ralph on the Mayberry Town Council likes to say. Thanks for that (hair?) plug, Camera Nutt. It might not be Schwamp-like for Mr. Schwamp to say a word at Col. Tim's, but he sure enjoys nodding to his many fans at Col. Tim's at Mayberry Days each year. smile, nod Mr. Schwamp From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Happy Happy New Years, Mayberry Fans!! Don't care about Mr. Schwamp in CIC but as long as we keep seeing him on Col. Tim's Talent Time at Mayberry Days, that is the one to count!! Maybe one day he might be given a word to say!! CameraNutt Welford ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut.
RE: Schwamp in Christmas in Connecticut. @ 3:20 / 9-11 It looks as if he has something other than a handkerchief (something shiny) in his upper left coat pocket that we've seen in the My Fair Ernest T episode.??? Mike Z. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
TAGS in modern day, and Schwamp
What all episodes was Mr. Schwamp in on TAGS? Just curious so I can do my own research. Jed Glad you asked Jed. Here at the Schwamp Fan Club and Hair Loss Support group we try to keep an accurate list of all Schwamp sightings. Thanks to that Allan Newsome fella, and the Mayberry Gossip Club, we have a place to post it http://www.mayberrygossipclub.com/gossip/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp See the list attached at this link. Mari Ellen, let me add my joy at your news. Its just like when the Scobey's got to stay in their home. Our prayers were answered. --- Watched a lot of DVDs over the holidays, TAGS and other shows. One of my son's favorite shows, I watch to keep up with him, is 24. I was watching season two and the main guy, Jack had been trying to track down this bomb the whole season. I just watched the show that he found it, but, you guessed it, he discovered that after all that time it was a decoy. I couldn't resisted an out loud A DECOY, SHAZAM! I should have known better...there was a chatterbox on there like Laura Lee Hobbs. I just watched the very first episode of Prison Break..another contemporary show. The show's main character is checking into Jail. He meets this tough Prison guard who says We got two commandments in here, and two only! The first commandment is; You got nothing coming Michael asks What's the second commandment? The guard replies See commandment number one! I cracked up. Very close to Barney's two rules. Anyone familiar with this show knows that the guard would have been well-advised to add no writing on the walls..but that would have been a direct copy, not cool. The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp in CIC?
Keith, I'm going to deny. That is a common myth/ sighting, but I think our Thelma Lou--Janet already 10-4ed that one back in 2004. I watched it also and agree both; that it takes a second look, but its not him. Here is her 2004 post from my personal archives. Wow! To think that I have been quoted as an authority AND that my post is actually part of someone's personal archives!!! I'm going to mark this day on my calendar! I must confess that this is a heady experience, almost like when Barney was picked to squire Teena Andrews to the movie premiere. So sorry, Joe, that I burst your balloon by reversing my position on this issue of a possible Schwamp siting in Christmas in Connecticut. I can only plead that changing one's mind is a woman's prerogative (or was that privilege taken away by the feminists?). Hope I haven't disillusioned you. It's just that I later realized that I hadn't fully taken into account Mr. Schwamp's age during the TAGS era and that it could *conceivably* be the same man at a younger (but not too young) age. Perhaps someone with CIC on DVD can get a better look at the alleged Schwamp and give us a report. I'm not too proud to recant if the evidence is against me! Like Andy, I may have to eat crow (but--on the bright side--at least I have a healthy appetite). Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Schwamp in Connecticut
This might be old news, if it is--forgive me! But, in any case: it's BIG! I was watching the 1945 film Christmas in Connecticut over the holidays which featured Dick Elliott (Mayor Pike) as a judge...but that's not the BIG news! In a crowded room seen, I believe I saw OUR OWN MR. SCHWAMP sitting in a chair smiling. I'm going to try to track down the movie to watch that part again! Can anybody confirm or deny?! Keith, I cannot confirm or deny this, but I will make a comment. When this question came up before on the digest a year or two ago, I was a naysayer simply because of the number of years between the making of Christmas in Connecticut in 1945 and TAGS starting in 1960. However, when I was watching Christmas in Connecticut again a few days ago, I looked again at the Schwamp-like man sitting on the sidelines during the square dance, and I started thinking. It's hard to get a good look at the fellow, since he appears so briefly and since my copy of CIC is on video and not DVD. But he does look awfully like Mr. Schwamp, especially the hair--and have you ever seen anyone else with hair like that?? He does look younger in the movie, and if you figure that he was in his fifties (my guess) during TAGS, then it could have been him in CIC. So I have reversed my opinion on this and now believe that it is indeed our beloved Schwampster at the dance in CIC. If anyone else has an opinion, chime in! Thelma Lou (Janet) Well, it's just a theory. What's your theory? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Non-AGS sighting of Mr Schwamp
This might be old news, if it is--forgive me! But, in any case: it's BIG! I was watching the 1945 film Christmas in Connecticut over the holidays which featured Dick Elliott (Mayor Pike) as a judge...but that's not the BIG news! In a crowded room seen, I believe I saw OUR OWN MR. SCHWAMP sitting in a chair smiling. I'm going to try to track down the movie to watch that part again! Can anybody confirm or deny?! Keith in Kentucky - The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the person or entity to which it is directly addressed or copied. It may contain material of confidential and/or private nature. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is not allowed. If you received this message and the information contained therein by error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your/any storage medium. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thelma Lou Schwamp
I have a theory - Thelma Lou's last name is Schwump. Since most people in Mayberry have kinfolk around town, maybe they are related since it doesn't appear either of them has much else in the wway of kinfolk in the show Speaking of Thelma Lou, I sure would like to have her working hours. We know she works in an office, but she sure is home every time someone goes over there in the middle of the day. And she dates Barney in the evening a lot, so she couldn't work to many nights. And then there is glueing covers back on hymn books with Edgar Coleman. And what about her and Edgar Coleman? Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham My card, in case you ever need services... And the nice thing is, Schwamp rhymes (kinda) with Crump. That's C-R-U-M-P, Crump! Kind behind the eyes ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mysterious Mr. Schwamp
I am shocked, amazed and disappointed that in this day of electronal marvels and instant knowledge, NOBODY seems to know the story behind Mr. Schwamp. NOBODY even seems to know who the actor was who played Mr. Schwamp. Trust me, I've Googled the subject until I'm blue in the face (that may be from the pie) and it's a genuine Mayberry mystery! Now personally, I think you're all making a big moulage out of the whole thing! Dave Strang You're talkin' about a silly little runt with a rock in his hand - not John Dillinger! - Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Picture of Schwamp and More
We've come across this need before and our dear Allan started a Schwamp Page on the Mayberry Gossip Club--a great site he has set up for us, for discussions such at this. You will be able to see his picture on the link below. Well I took my Amber Alert shift last night for 2:00 to 3:00 AM, and guess what, I saw him again!!! Yes Mr... Schwamp is in episode 173 Aunt Bee takes a Job!! Near the end when Andy shoots the tire and the counterfeiters crash.. guess who is right there on the scene like a Crime Scene Investigator. Mr.. Schwamp!! Mayberry's CSI. He checks out the front bumper. He really gets around! Remember he had the offending rock at Mrs.. Wiley's party as well. The Untrained Voice Mayberry has no Donald Trump..but everyone gets Fired up about Mr.. Schwamp http://www.mayberrygossipclub.com/gossip/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp Some Schwamp appearances are shorter than others..so you really have to watch. There may be more . I say we put out an APSB!! (All Points Schwamp Bulletin). Maybe even an Amber Alert--where one of us is awake watching episodes at all times!! You've got to watch closely, because as I've noted before..he does sometimes appear in early scenes--and then later he disappears. I still say he gets a Root Beer buzz and then has to sneak home because he gets the shakes. Watch him in The Lodge, Sam For Council and others. He is there early...and then he's not. Here are helpful clues to watch for the Schwampster: Search the crowd at any party or Social Gathering, Church; lecture etc. Look for background scenes including sitting on a bench outside Courthouse etc. Look for Root Beer bottles (like Fun Girls Episode) Look for a Toupee, and fat little smile Usually wears a suit ( I still think he took over the funeral parlor All that's there right now is the 14 episodes you listed the other day. We need to add more and more. Not just about Schwamp but everybody. Thanks for whatever you do. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp
Enough is enough! You all have had this poor soul being everything but a mass murder for the mafia! It's got to stop! Bless his heart I know for a fact that he was an accountant for the county and never married. After his father's passing, and upon his mother becoming incapacitated, he retired from his job to care for her (he didn't need to work, as there was family money). As she was wheel-chaired bound, she doesn't get out much. Mr. Schwamp's sister (a Mrs. Schwoop, who lives in Mt. Pilot and married Silas Schwoop) comes and helps often, which allows him to get out for social events, church, and other functions. I also know that at one time, he and Miss Rosemary were very serious (this was after Miss Rosemary and Barney were splitsville) and marriage was discussed. His mother, whom Mr. Schwamp takes his looks after and has a heart of gold, encouraged them to marry, but the couple deemed it best to forgo their relationship. So sad, as I think they would have made very cute little schwampies... I also know that Mr. Schwamp is still alive (nearing 92 about now), is in good health and lives at a lovely senior center in Raleigh. His sister's children and grandchildren visit him often and bring much joy to his later years... So,,,enough about this dear soul. Stop these wild fabrications about him and give him the respect he deserves. After all, a man who can wear a rug as good as he can deserves our upmost kindness! Brenda Jo aka Mayberry's Story Teller I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart Psalm 9:1 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
180 Proof Schwamp
I think Schwamp was actually the one moonshiner the Mayberry Sheriff's Department could never quite catch up with. Very clever that one. Notice the way he never engages in conversation...less likely to cause a slip of the tongue. And why do you suppose he was always hangin' around those dances and events. Very convenient customer accessibility. It is my belief that Otis Campbell took the secret with him to his grave. Dave Strang Don't you start Aunt Bee. If you start, I'm a goner. (Barney Fife) - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp
I read a lot about this mr.Schwump, I take it he is a character in the many group or street scenes. Can any of you recall an episode where he appears and I will look for him. Mary Louise, one of the best scenes for getting a good, prolonged look at Mr. Schwamp is in the episode My Fair Ernest T. Bass Early in the show, there is a scene on Mrs. Wiley's front porch. Andy and Barney are investigating a rock being thrown through Mrs. Wiley's window. Mr. Schwamp stands by or near Mrs. Wiley in this scene. She refers to him as the one who found the rock. You can't miss him! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr Schwump or Schwamp? Sightings
I think we should start sightings of Mr Schwump like they have had of Elvis. I heard someone tell a friend of my cousin's wife's nephew that they saw Mr Schwump in Vegas, Now they didn't say he was gambling but he was standing beside a roulette wheel, smiling and nodding. Some one else I know said they thought they heard he had crossed Old Man Kelseys Ocean and was hanging out with those Englishters. That's the word on the street anyway. Dapper Dan On my word as a gentleman ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp--A Man for all Reasons
This is a question to all you nice Mayberry fans who love to party. If you were going to somewhere special and you needed an Emergency Escort (known at the Dime Store as an EE) who would you pick--Mr. Schwamp or One of those Slumped-over Teenage Boys? Now, me personally, I'd choose our smiling Mr. Schwamp every time as my EE; but that Lydia--complicated, contrary, confusing Lydia--says she'd choose one of those Slumped-over Teenage Boys. Go figure. Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher and, for various reasons, often needer of an EE I'm not going to stand in a stag line with Old man Perkins (?) and a bunch of slumped-over teenage boys. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Man Such As Schwamp
You know, underneath everything, that Mr. Schwamp really is a deep thinker in matters of the heart. He knows a lot about love. I can't tell you how many times he has helped Lydia get over the broken heart. The man is wise. And diseases? That man is a walking encyclopedia about diseases--both foreign and domestic. I cannot tell you how many times he has helped our Lydia get over a sickness either. And that girl gets sick a lot. She's particularly sensitive to the sun, don't 'ya know. Well, that's all for now. Just thought I'd point out yet again more of Mr. Schwamp's sterling qualities, in addition to some of his other ones like, heading nodding, root beer pouring, standing in the singles line at a dance, and being a right-hand man to Mrs. Wiley when Ernest T. throws one of his rocks. Is there anything that man can't do? Laura Lee Hobbs, Dime Store Clerk and Gold Truck Watcher Extraordinaire and Mr. Schwamp Pal Every time I go out in the sun, I get the herpes. Lydia Well, of course you do. Barney Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp
Dear Weenie Man and All, A while back you mentioned the appearance then re-appearance of our Mr. Schwamp without logical explanation or sequenceunfortunately, you and all of us Mayberrians may be suffering from a condition or phenomena referred to in the books as polySchwampamania (or in layman's terms, the unexplained presence of multiple Schwamp-like visual manifestation(s) without logical, scientific explanation.) I read about it in Learn-A-Month magazine; that month covered The Strange and Unexplained. Please check yourself for the following: 1) A nodding and smiling compelsion 2) An abnormal attraction to toupees and the overwhelming desire to wear one even if you are not bald. 3) A strong but possibly irrational or flawed belief that Mr. Schwamp is omnipresent in Mayberry. 4) You don't happen to like your main dish concealed in a heavy sauce. (This one is statistically rare and is also seen in Barnaphobia). Well, I hope that eases your mind. Mari Ellen (Resident Northern Person and Schwampophile) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Pickups and Schwamp From Porch and Pool
Well, we completed the investigation on Helen. She does have a porch, just like someone mentioned. In addition to the episode where Barney and Goober spy, when the Darlings are seeking her as a wife for one of the boys, we see the Porch again. What is strange is the Door that Andy walks Helen to after the big Frank (blamed gradin manual) blow-up. There is no porch at that door. There is a door bell and a house number--but no porch. Back Door?? Possible. But why the house number? Maybe she was painting and that makes a mess, so she went to a neighbor. Or maybe her Landlady put in a side door for her to enter after fight with Andy?? Just one of these inconsistencies us Trained Noticers love to find. I'm really glad Ken brought up the Taylor Porch. There have been nice stories, as well as good porch sightings. Now Laura Lee, about Helen locking herself in jail..The first time she was being chased in that direction, it just seemed like the place to go. The second time, I guess she just knew it was safe. Also, it had been a long time since anyone had locked themselves in...Maybe she was just missing Barney. There is only one Schwamp (no twins Kim), but I noticed something interesting in the episode that Andy got the check for $1000. Mr. Schwamp is right there with the other men in the Courthouse looking at the check, but who does Goober mention?? Mr. Schlummer!! Ole Man Schlummer, you might recall, is the Real Estate guy who smokes cee-gars and drives a rattle-trap car when somebody comes in and wants to buy a house. Why would Goober mention him along with Floyd and George the TV man?? I think he meant to say SchwampOf course Mr. Schwamp didn't say anything. He didn't want to make Goober look bad. He just smiled. Now all them zeroes boys is the key to the whole thing The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Big News for Schwamp Fans!
Well I know not everyone out there likes to hear about Mr. Schwamp, but this news is to big not to share. This Saturday we had a meeting of the Scwamp Fan Club and Hair Loss Support group. On our agenda was talking about and modeling our favorite hats, having a Nod-off Grin-off, and of, course watching a few episodes of the Andy Griffith Show featuring Mr. Schwamp. We all liked the new Cowboy Hat that Early Gillley wore, but nothing beat's Joe Hamilton's white wide-brim (is that called a Panama Hat?) Goober Beanie's are still the sentimental favorite. During the Nod-off Grin-off we watched No Time for Sergeants' No-one nodded off, but we all nodded in approval. We tried to keep things to a grin, but I lost the Grin-off first, bursting our in full laughter at Andy Griffith playing Will Stockdale. Well anyway for the exciting news. We watched the episode Floyd's Barbershop because it has one of the best close-up' of Mr. .Schwamp. http://www.mayberrygossipclub.com/gossip/index.php?title=Mr._Schwamp Well, we kept the DVD running after that, and the next episode was The Statue (when the statue of Seth Taylor is erected). Do you know who we saw in the crowd at the unveiling? You guessed it. Our Hero, the Schwamp-ster. He is well concealed in the crowd under a wide-brim grey hat. We ran it back and forth several times and used the zoom-in feature, but its him! Near the very end when Aunt Bee reveals the truth about Seth Taylor, he raises his fist. He is the third person almost directly behind Floyd. You can see that unmistakable grin when he cheers. Wow! By my count that makes 20 different episodes!!! We still need to add this one, the Barbershop Quartet, and Sam for Council to the Website above.Needless to say, we all stayed around for more Root Beer to celebrate...and our new favorite hat--the Gray Schwamp hat! The Untrained Voice Reporting Live Schwamp Fan Club and Hair Loss Support Group ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Mr. Schwamp was a Yankee before moving to Mayberry
I'm almost certain Mr. Schwamp (or maybe his Pa) is in the 1945 Christmas in Connecticut movie with Barbara Stanwyck. That would have been roughly 20 years prior to most of his TAGS appearances, but if it is Mr. Schwamp, he doesn't look 20 years younger. I have a feeling Mr. Schwamp looked about the same throughout his life (50ish, grim, heavyset--oh, wait a minute, the grim, heavyset character was Lee Drake). If I recall, Mr. Schwamp was sitting in the stag chairs along the wall for a dance in Christmas in Connecticut--he's had lots of practice standing/sitting in stag lines. Keith in Nebraska Merry Christmas from the Eubaker Brothers up at State Prison Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
