{Spam?} Man in a hurry question
Andy tells Opie not to pull horsehairs out of the lapel on his suit jacket. What is that about? Thanks ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
RE: Gneral Mayberry Days Question
Holland - I don't think there is a wrong answer to what day is best, so I'll recommend looking through the schedule (link below) and see what is most interesting to you on the days you can come up. https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/schedule.html A few things to consider: - Do you want to meet the special guests? Many will not be in town on Wednesday and there is no autograph session on the schedule. Thursday's dinner at Cross Creek has sold out and the only autograph session is there. - Do you want to eat at Snappy Lunch? The lunch line will exist every day, but be shorter on Wednesday. - Do you want to compete in trivia? That is Friday - Do you like beach music? Concerts on Wednesday and Thursday night - Want to see The Mayberry Effect Documentary on the big screen or hear Randy Turner speak about TAGS and the 40 Acre Backlot? Only on Wednesday. - Don't like crowds? There are a lot more things scheduled for Friday and a lot more people in town. - Want to get a MD22 postmark? They are only available on the same days you can make it to Mount Airy. H coincidence? Enjoy your time at Mayberry Days and let us know what day you made it. Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Gneral Mayberry Days Question
Hello, I wont be able to visit Mayberry Days on Saturday or Sunday OR Monday or Tuesday, but would there be a better day than others for the Wednesday , Thursday or Friday available days ? I will be off work those 3 days ( Sept 21-23 ) and wonder which day if any would be best to go there . thank you. Holland ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
question
Hi, I sent a post for the forum on 7-18-22 titled " 2 songs compared ". Then I saw nothing from the TAGS forum generator until this morning of 7-24-22 which did not included my post. Nothing in my spam box either. A technical fluke ? Can anyone explain please ? Thank you Holland ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Triple Alumni on Dick Van Dyke.....and a question
Another multi-alumni sighting on another great 60's sitcom. Last night on
MeTV, in "The Great Petrie Fortune", there was Dan Tobin ("Gentleman Dan
Caldwell") as the lawyer reading Rob's uncle will; Herb Vigran ("The Bookie
Barber") as a relative waiting for his share of the will; and Forrest
Lewis, who was in 6 episodes of TAGS. Not too bad.
Now, a question - I don't know if this is a young vs. old, or northern vs.
southern, or rural vs. city thing - but when Andy says that he was in
"upper 5th grade", and someone else was in "lower 5th grade" - what does
this mean? I never heard of that.
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RE: Question of the day
That makes no sense….at all…not a lick!!! The Darlings, Ernest T. and Malcolm are endearing characters and who doesn’t just love them all? Now, if he had said that Warren guy and his “Huh, huh, huh?” schtick, I might have agreed with him. But who doesn’t love the down home, country-fied folks who were non-actual residents of Mayberry? Might as well put up a wall and keep them ALL out, including the mean ole criminals. He better not show up at Mayberry Days…Charlene will supply Ernest T. with all the rocks he needs to chase that interloper. Harriet, the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question of the Day
I was talking to someone recently and the subject of TAGS came up. When I said TAGS was my favorite television show, he told me he was a big fan too. I mentioned that I really liked the episodes with the Darling family - he replied that he couldn't stand the Darlings and wouldn't watch those episodes. So I said I also really liked the episodes featuring Ernest T. Bass - he said he hated Ernest T. and couldn't watch those episodes either. Finally, I asked him about the Malcolm Merriweather episodes, which I also enjoy - same answer, he didn't like Malcolm at all and wouldn't watch those. I finally told him I didn't understand how he could say he was such a huge fan of TAGS when he really disliked so many classic episodes. So, was I right? Or did I take too narrow of a view? JOE from G.I. P.S. Saw only about 10 minutes of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" today - the town meeting scene. Even in that brief time, there were 2 TAGS alumni in it - Henry the jinx, and Briscoe Darling. Once again - TAGS alumni are everywhere. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question
Hello, I don't know too much trivia about onset locations but just curious after watching the episode with Warren and his e s p. When Andy and Helen get turned over in the yellow canoe, is that body of water part of Myers Lake or somewhere else ? If that's Myers Lake is that the earthen dam I have heard about to the right of the screen? It looks like a small pond to me but I can't see the whole thing of course so I don't know. Thank you. Holland ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Alumni Sighting - and a question
Been enjoying all the Alumni Sightings - unreal how many TAGS cast members, guest stars, etc. appeared on all types of TV shows during the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Got another one to add to the list: watching "M.A.S.H." the other morning, there was "Andy's Rival", Frank Smith, playing a Colonel who wanted to court-martial Hawkeye after a shoving incident in a bar. He played a totally different character than the smooth, smart, guitar-playing, School Board member from Raleigh. Now, a question - does anyone else think that Barbara Griffith, Andy's first wife who appeared in the choir in "The Song Festers", standing in the front row next to Barney, looked a lot like a younger, brunette version of Rose Marie in "The Dick Van Dyke Show"? Just wondering if I'm the only one who sees a resemblance. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
"Andy Forecloses" - and another question
Well, I been studyin' about that question from Ron, and the way it seems to me, is that Old Ben gave Lester a job at his store so he could pay Ben what he owed. So the money they collected to help Lester pay the mortgage wasn't needed anymore, and Andy decided to donate it to the school library, knowin' the generous folks of Mayberry wouldn't mind. Now I've got a question - we all know that TAGS was shot on the old 40 Acres backlot, but I've wondered about the outdoor scenes in 2 of the color episodes. In "Andy's Trip to Raleigh", the backyard with the swimming pool doesn't look like it belongs on the 40 Acres set. Then in the next episode, "Opie Steps up In Class", when Aunt Bee pulls up in front of the house to drop Opie off for lunch (supper?) at the Hollanders, the house looks like it's out in the country, not on the set. Since both houses looked pretty upscale, I've always wondered where these outdoor scenes were shot. Were they rented somewhere nearby 40 Acres? Did they belong to one of the producers, directors, writers, etc.? Also, is it possible that the outdoor shots in both episodes were shot at the same house, since the driveway scene with Opie showed only the front of the house, and the scenes with the woman lawyer by the pool only showed the backyard? Also, the fact that these episodes were shown back-to-back. Just wonderin'. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Hankie question
In reference to Aunt Bea and Barney using a hankie. I hope it want the same one.Rona and everything.Nowadays they could have used their mask. Lol. Sorry, had to. Brian Rose ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Holland question
Just as Barney locks the cell door he says; a little time behind bars may cure you of your takin ways lady . And that’s the last he said. John 3:16 Thelma Anderson > On Nov 4, 2020, at 12:00 PM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: > > 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. Barney said (H S) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2020 11:46:22 + > From: H S > To: TAGS Club > Subject: Barney said > Message-ID: > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > At the end of The Shoplifter (s) episode Barney said something to the little > old lady that clanked and you know little old lady's ought never to > clank. I could not make out what he said. I played it over and over but to > no avail. It was the very moment after the lady began to make a frown behind > the bars. Barney was faced away ( I think) so even the ability to read lips > weren't there. Does anyone know what he said ? > thank you > > Holland > Lexington NC > Less than 1 hour from Mayberry > > > -- > > 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 21, Issue 221 > ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Good question, Welford....
I also join the club of fans whose recent postings haven't made it on the bulletin board, so I'm re-submitting this one: I was reading an article about the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and saw this quote which I thought was worth passing on. The reporter was talking to a guy who lives there, and this is part of what he said: *“I joke with my wife because I watch ‘The Andy Griffith Show"and I said, ‘Why can’t society just be like that?’” he said, alluding to the idyllic life in the imaginary town of Mayberry.* *In the Upper Peninsula, life is already a bit like in Mayberry for many of the nearly 300,000 residents.* *North of the five-mile long Mackinac Bridge that connects the two parts of Michigan, violent crime is rare — there were only five murders in the Upper Peninsula in 2019.* Now, a question - a couple weeks ago I asked about where the ball field was located in the episode "The Ball Game", and got a great answer from Dennis B. After recently watching "Opie's Piano Lesson" with Flip Conroy as the football coach, I wondered about where the football practice scenes were filmed. The views were more limited than in the baseball episode, but the bleachers looked like the ones in the ball field episode. Also, you can hear highway traffic in the background, so I thought maybe it was the same location - ??? JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
A nice reference - and another question
I was reading an article about the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and saw this quote which I thought was worth passing on. The reporter was talking to a guy who lives there, and this is part of what he said: *“I joke with my wife because I watch ‘The Andy Griffith Show"and I said, ‘Why can’t society just be like that?’” he said, alluding to the idyllic life in the imaginary town of Mayberry.* *In the Upper Peninsula, life is already a bit like in Mayberry for many of the nearly 300,000 residents.* *North of the five-mile long Mackinac Bridge that connects the two parts of Michigan, violent crime is rare — there were only five murders in the Upper Peninsula in 2019.* Now, my question - a couple weeks ago I asked about where the ball field was located in the episode "The Ball Game", and got a great answer from Dennis B. After recently watching "Opie's Piano Lesson" with Flip Conroy as the football coach, I wondered about where the football practice scenes were filmed. The views were more limited than in the baseball episode, but the bleachers looked like the ones in the ball field episode. Also, you can hear highway traffic in the background, so I thought maybe it was the same location - ??? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Car question for trained noticers
I'm not sure, it looks like something homemade, perhaps from plywood, due to the square mounting bracket. That's before my time. I'm just replying to let others know who may be looking, it's Barney that's walking by the car, just after he tries to get a free gumball from the gumball machine. Right between the 6:29 to 6:37 mark. :) Curt Hueytown, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Car question for trained noticers
TAGS fans, In the episode "Hot Rod Otis", very early on (before Otis even gets his car) Andy is walking up to the courthouse. Parked out front there is a car with what looks like some hind of weird head rest attached to the front seat. Does anyone know about that? Was it something you could get back before headrests became standard on cars? Samdoctortuttle.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Dump question by Elizabeth
Elizabeth, this is just another example of poor writing by those who crafted the episode scripts for TAGS back then. I've noticed so many examples in recent months I lost count. I think because we've watched them so many times and are devoted fans of Mayberry that it makes it slap us in the face more readily. I'm thankful the basic gist of most of the stories were of goodness. But there are times when it grates on my nerves I must admit. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question
Does anyone know how the town name of Mayberry was chosen? I know the 'founder's day story', but when they were developing the show, how did they come up with Mayberry? Elizabeth in Ga ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Question About the Rimshaw House (m white)
The Rimshaw house is the Aunt Pittypat house, located next to Andy's house on the 40 acre lot. They "dressed it up" to look run down. https://mayberry.fandom.com/wiki/Rimshaw_House Curt Birmingham, AL ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Question About the Rimshaw House
Sam, The Rimshaw House was originally built as Aunt Pittypat’s House in “Gone With the Wind” and located next door to Andy’s house on the former 40 Acres backlot in Culver City. Kipp Teague’s outstanding site on the backlot has some great photos: http://www.retroweb.com/40acres_tour.html Robbie Mt. Airy, NC (“Mayberry”) > > 1. Question About the Rimshaw House (m white) > > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:13:20 + (UTC) > From: m white > To: "wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com" > Subject: Question About the Rimshaw House > Message-ID: <1579601693.479559.159884...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > TAGS fans, > Have any of you ever seen the Rimshaw house in any other show? I figure it's > just a back lot fa?ade and was probably in other movies or TV shows. I was > looking at it and I could see it fitting in with any old western, or even as > a house in New Orleans. Of course, it may just be cobbled together from other > old sets, but I thought I'd ask you trained noticers. > Sam > > ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question About the Rimshaw House
TAGS fans, Have any of you ever seen the Rimshaw house in any other show? I figure it's just a back lot façade and was probably in other movies or TV shows. I was looking at it and I could see it fitting in with any old western, or even as a house in New Orleans. Of course, it may just be cobbled together from other old sets, but I thought I'd ask you trained noticers. Sam ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: "The Ball Game" question
I gladly accept Joe's nomination for "Trained Noticer of the Month." ;-) As for his question about where "The Ball Game" was filmed, I asked George Lindsey (Goober) himself that very question back in 2006. He told me the ball field was filmed in the San Fernando Valley north of Beverly Hills. He didn't tell me the actual name of the ball field, but I do know it definitely was not on the 40 acres lot. As for Jeff's comment about not seeing a pole at Franklin Canyon where Mr. McBeevee gets into his truck, when I was there last year the wooden pole has been replaced with a metal one. Someone told me there was a big storm a couple of years earlier that snapped the wooden pole we see on the show, so they replaced it with a metal one. I got a picture of it while there. I tried to find where Andy met Mr. McBeevee as he climbed down the tree, but couldn't. Franklin Canyon is a TAGS fan's heaven since trained noticers can walk/see/touch the very places we see on so many episodes. Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
"Twilight Zone" - and a question
Well, I have to nominate Dennis B. as the August "Noticer of the Month" - I mean, really - EIGHT alumni in one episode of the Twilight Zone! I've watched that episode and never noticed 8 TAGS alumni. And noticing the similarity of the main character's name to that of the NC Governor too - pretty impressive. I definitely remember maybe 3 references to The Twilight Zone in various TAGS episodes, but I can't recall which ones. Now my question: watched "The Ball Game" episode today, and I wondered if the ball field was part of the 40 Acres lot, or an actual Little League field in the area. Aerial pictures at the time (1966) don't seem to show any open area as big as the one where the game was played. I figured it must be a real ball field, not on the studio lot. But IMDB shows the only filming location as: Desilu Studios, Culver City, California. Just wonderin'. JOE from G.I. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Mr McBeevee question
Why does Mr. McBeevee use a tree in order to get to a telephone pole? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Question
Yes, Helen Kleeb played Jess Morgan's wife. Message: 1 Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:58:51 -0400 From: THELMA ANDERSON To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Question Message-ID: <851e7ebe-8ede-45a9-b872-6b4570abc...@verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 By the way who did play Jess Morgan?s wife was it one of the Baldwin sisters from the waltons John 3:16 Thelma Anderson -- -- End of WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 21, Issue 161 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question
By the way who did play Jess Morgan’s wife was it one of the Baldwin sisters from the waltons John 3:16 Thelma Anderson ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question for Deborah Rauch
Hey Deborah, Since you mentioned visiting with Aunt Bee's neighbor, and getting some great stories, aren't you going to share them with us? Brenda ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question about Frances Bavier
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Scooter's Question
Regarding Scooter's question, I don't think there was ever an episode where Barney and Andy had that conversation about where Barney could store a lot of money. At least I cannot remember anything like that. Ken "Barney" Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.themayberryguru.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
question
One of my favorite quotes from Mayberry is "I think I got her if she don't jump!" I use this when attempting something difficult and someone offers to help. I always follow up with "That's an Andyism" and then explain if they don't get it. Sometimes after this the person will ask if Mayberry is a real place and where is it; I reply with a hand motion to my heart and brain first and then explain that it is based on Andy's hometown in NC. But even if the person doesn't know all about it, they at least know the names Andy and Mayberry; makes me proud!!! I'll have to keep an eye out for June Bride on TCM. I didn't find but a Spanish version on Amazon so didn't order it. Have you ever seen Thelma Lou in Cheaper by the Dozen? She is a truly charming southern belle in that one and thoroughly delightful as always. Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
question about attempt to rename NC town
Hello fellow TAGS fans- I was recently re-reading the Andy Griffith Story by Terry Collins and the author mentions an avid 14 year old fan club president in the 1980's wanting to rename a NC town Mayberry. Andy Griffith opposed the idea, saying it was “enormously embarrassing,” to him. So here are my questions-what happened to that fan club? I cannot remember the name but it was not the Rerun Watchers Club. Does anyone know what happened to that club? And why was Andy Griffith embarrassed by the idea, rather than flattered? Too much attention? Did he think it was just silly? I would enjoy hearing your thoughts. Maryann ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question about Opie the Birdman
Hello fellow TAGS fans. I have a question about the Opie the Birdman episode. I have looked high and low online and cannot find an answer. Were the birds used in that episode live, dead, or man-made? When Opie is sending the baby birds to their freedom, I do not see the fluttering of wings I would expect so I do not think they were live but am not sure. And I truly don't know about the mama bird. Does anyone know? Maryann Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Question
Does anyone know why Thelma Lou and Aunt Bee moved in real life to Mt airy N C curious curious John 3:16 Thelma Anderson ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
TV-watching question
TAGS fans, For years now, my family has watched "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and TAGS' "Christmas Story" on Christmas Eve. Then, on Halloween we started watching "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" paired with "The Haunted House". Can anyone think of a TAGS episode that would go good with "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"? Samwww.tuttlecom.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
David Quinn's question
In response to David Quinn's question/challenge of when TAGS characters told an outright lie---the one that comes to mind is Andy calling his insufferable Uncle Ollie and tells him escaped convicts have been spotted on the outskirts of Mayberry. This was right after Andy found out the convicts had been captured. As hard as it is to imaging Andy lying, I sure could understand it in this case. Maryann Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
A Very Difficult Trivia Question I Ask
Well last night I participated in a large National Night Out sponsored by a neighboring city's police department. We had a great time. I handed out a lot of badges and gave candy treats to kids if they could answer some trivia questions. I could not believe how difficult it was for some kids to figure out the answers. i.e. Here is the first question I asked each kid. What is Barney Fife's last name? You would be amazed as to how many kids could not figure this one out. Even some of the parents could not answer it. Even when I repeated it and emphasized the word FIFE in my question, they still didn't know. So then I asked them again with three choices. What is Barney Fife's last name? A. Smith B. Fife C. Johnson Some still could not get it right. And I am talking about kids in the fourth and fifth grade. I wish they would have just played the game. I hate it when kids get obtuse. -- 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/
Ken Anderson - alumni sightings - question needs answer
Ken, I hope you feel better soon. Watching Alias Smith & Jones last week and in one episode was Dub Taylor and Joyce Jameson. I recognized Mr. Taylor right away, but I didn't know it was Ms. Jameson until the credits. She played a saloon girl with dark hair. Paul Mulik asked a question a few weeks ago on one of the FaceBook sites about Amzie Strickland. The question was about what she bought after the first time of being on TAGS. I never did see the answer. So Paul could you please tell WBMUTBB the answer. Margaret Floyd: "I'm going to Nashville." Margaret: I already live in Nashville. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Re: Strange question
>>>A woman walks up to me and looks at the car and then says to me, "Have you ever seen the Andy Griffith Show on TV"?<<< Because, obviously, the uniform, badge, squad car, and everything-else-Mayberry thing you have going there is a TOTAL COINCIDENCE!! That had me laughing out loud, Ken! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Strange Question
We were doing an event on Sunday and I was standing by my car in full uniform. I was talking with folks and handing out badge stickers to the many kids. A woman walks up to me and looks at the car and then says to me, "Have you ever seen the Andy Griffith Show on TV"? At first I thought she was kidding, but no, she was dead serious. -- 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: 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/
Trivia Question
The 2 episodes where Barney jumped rope were, A Medal For Opie and The Haunted House. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Trivia Question
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Question For TAGS Fans
Of the recurring cast members...at least more than one show anyway, how many were college educated? Stoner.Roy Stoner ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Trivia Question and new Mayberry Guru Story
Trivia Question: I am reading a mystery that was written in the 1930's. One of the characters said to another, "Don't be so cocksure of yourself". That immediately triggered a TAGS scene when someone in Mayberry used that same phrase, or one very very close, using the word "cocksure". Who can tell the name of the person who said it and what was the person referring to? Also, a story I wrote for Nostalgia Magazine of Spokan, Wa, is now available. Here is an on line link to the story. http://nostalgiamagazine.net/ken-anderson-the-mayberry-guru/ It will also appear on the Nostalgia app, available for smartphones and tablets via the App Store and Google Play store. -- 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/
Question
Do you know how long we'd stay in business if we gave away gas? Not very long. Air & water is free, but not gas!!! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Oops...Aging question
I meant to say if a child were born in 2015 not 1 year old in 2015. Boy--going to have to adjust my bucket. Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/558d88d542c648d53563st04vuc ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's money question
Well Ken, it looks like your math is a bit off. Even old Methuselah didn't make it to 1,000 years old. Maybe you could get Ernest T. Bass to teach you that tap dance of his. Speaking of that Swedish money, I put 2 and 2 together, added 12 and carried five, and came up with not worth a tiddly-boo. Maybe I'll ask my son Taylor; he's a financial analyst and planning a trip to Sweden in a couple of weeks. Speaking of money, on Father's Day a guy at church shared the story of the time he asked his son if he could estimate how much money he owed him after all the years of being his dad. The son responded by sending a ten trillion dollar bill from Zimbabwe, where they've been experiencing runaway inflation. That's $10,000,000,000,000 (it's them zeros that's the key to the whole thing). Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia question
Here's a rather difficult trivia question for your potential amusement. Lately I've been listening to a lot of episodes of a certain old time radio show. This show always ended with someone signing off with a particular catch phrase. Andy once uses the very same phrase in an episode of TAGS. Who can name the radio show and the phrase? Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's birthday question
Dear TAGS, The answer to who was born on the same day and year as Andy is: Marilyn Monroe! http://www.famousbirthdays.com/june1.html Have a Mayberry Day! What about the Pilgrims!! You must of used a very special jam. Ah, any reports that need filing. Mizzes Why-lee of Sand Mt. 180movie.com Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Star Trek in Mayberry Question
TAGS authorities, In the Star Trek episode Miri, it's clear that the city street is the Mayberry set. The courthouse, Floyd's barbershop and the hotel are all there. The theater is still named The Grand. This was filmed before TAGS went off the air and before Mayberry RFD had even started. So, did the set dressers have to clean up for the Mayberry shoots or had all the downtown Mayberry shoots moved to indoor sets by then? If they were still using the outdoor sets for Mayberry, the I'm really impressed with the set people's ability to clean it all up! Samwww.tuttles.net ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
KENS QUESTION
TO ME THERES ONLY ONE. THE PICKLE STORY. IT STILL WORKS TODAY. ALAN IN FLORIDA. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's Camera Question
Gomer: Barney, you sure take a good picture, Me I never do. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Song Question
TAGS fans, At this time of the year, if you hear an instrumental version of O, Tannenbaum, which lyrics go through your head? O Christmas Tree or Hail to Thee, Miss Mayberry? Samwww.garisonfitch.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Song Question
At this time of the year, if you hear an instrumental version The of O, Tannenbaum, which lyrics go through your head? ?O Christmas Tree or Hail to Thee, Miss Mayberry? -- They got it from Floyd. Don Calvin Coolidge Good ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Orville's question
I believe that Wally sold Acme gas and Wile E. Coyote used Acme products to try to catch the road runner. Elizabeth in Ga ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question
Now that we know that the petulla oblagonda isn't in the leg but it is in the brain, could someone help me out on this one. Where is a woman's Yet located. The reason I ask is that there was a story on the local news tonight saying a man shot his wife and the bullet was in her yet. -- 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/
A Different Kind of Trivia Question
In a number of episodes of TAGS and Mayberry RFD we have seen guys smoking pipes. Barney had one when we went undercover to catch the man who threw the suitcase of money out of the train. When Barney was disguised as a store dummy a man with a pipe blew smoke in his face, and in Mayberry RFD Howard smoked a pipe when he was asked to write a poem and again when he went on TV as the Dream Spinner. One of the Darling boys also smoked a pipe. And there were probably others. It got me to thinking about how pipe smokers have just about completely disappeared from our society. My question is, do you know of anyone personally who still smokes a pipe. Or have you ever personally ever smoked a pipe? -- 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/
David's question
Frances Bavier (Aunt Bea), Aneta Corsaut (Helen Crump), and Betty Lynn Hint: it is not something they all did, it is something they did not do. I think we need a little more to go on here, as it seems there are an infinite number of correct answers. For example, none of them was ever elected president of The United States, but I don't think that's what you had in mind. Paul Mulik ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Same Old Question
Hi guys, Every few years I put this question out there... just to see if I can find someone that remembers seeing this. When I was a kid... I distinctly remember seeing a Hunting Safety PSA on our local PBS affiliate that featured an animated Andy and Barney out hunting ducks (I remember them being dressed in those winter coats they wore in Quiet Sam.) Does anyone remember seeing this? I like that mid-morning cup of coffee... don't you? Steve The Selfish Giraffes chapter Baton Rouge ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
My Trivia Question
I forgot to answer my own trivia question. We had a number of Mayberry Like people in the small town where I grew up. But I would have to choose Mr. Krueger who ran the small grocery store where my mother shopped. He was a very kind older man who never sent out any bills for people. Many people had charge accounts and you would just pay when you could. He ran the entire store by himself with the help of his wife. He usually had one boy working who would carry out bags of groceries and do various small jobs. -- 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/
Trivia Brother Question
Here is a new trivia question I thunk up for you good folks: Name a person who lives in Mayberry County whose brother is seen on screen in an episode of TAGS. I think Lucy Matthews would be a correct answer. Her brother Bill is seen in the 'Stranger in Town' episode. Bobby the Beast rehay e-mail: re...@zoomtown.com 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 15, Issue 95 *** ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
Hello Mayberry Friends, I was watching the final season episode Emmett's Anniversary and I caught something on it and thought I'd make it a trivia question. On this episode, what did they have for dinner at the beginning of the show when Andy had Emmett and Martha over to figure out what Martha wanted for their anniversary? It's a specific answer. If no one gets it I'll post the answer in a couple of days. Thanks and happy motoring. Harvey Indian Elixir Price ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Laugh-In trivia question
Dear Tags, It was the hotel clerk in Raleigh on the episode, Andy and Barney in the Big City. That man was Arte Johnson. Also, The lady with the jewelry is the same lady that was the hostess at the singing where Rafe Hollister sang. Look Down, Look Down, That Lonesome Road, Before You Carry On. Riding that New River Train, Riding that New River Train, That same old train that brought me here Is gonna carry me back again! Mizzus Why-Lee of Sand Mt. 180movie.com Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
I think everything Paul listed could be found buried in the Mayberry town dump with the exception of these: Root Beer Barrel - the lodge meeting room Tin Foil Ball - Asa didn't throw his away. Sword - Clara Edwards could never part with hers. Grand Piano - big home at Walnut Hills -- 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/
Trivia Question
There are many people who are never mentioned on TAGS who we have never seen in any episodes and who nave never been even mentioned by name. Name all the TAGS characters who have no name and have never appeared or been mentioned in any TAGS episodes. Well, if they've never been seen in any episode, have no names, and have never even been mentioned on TAGS, yet they are TAGS characters...the answer would have to be NONE. How could there be a TAGS character that has never been mentioned on TAGS? Sarah and Juanita wouldn't qualify because they both have names and both have been mentioned many times on TAGS. Maybe I'm not understanding the question. rehay e-mail: re...@zoomtown.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Challenging Trivia Question
Here is a challenging trivia question for all our great trained noticers and trivia experts. There are many people who are never mentioned on TAGS who we have never seen in any episodes and who nave never been even mentioned by name. Name all the TAGS characters who have no name and have never appeared or been mentioned in any TAGS episodes. OK folks, get out those buckets, put them on, give it a good think, and come up with your answers. Winners will receive a free copy of my next book that I don't plan on writing. -- 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/
Trivia Question
Who were the three people in that scene who were NOT wearing a football helmet when Opie completed the pass? Does this question qualify to be the Mayberry Days trivia contest in September? The Gollywobbler Chuck, I think that would have been a great question, but not now because you've already asked it!! grin Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
In episode 215 - Opie's Piano Lesson - Opie shows up late for football practice because of his practicing the piano. The coach has him throw a pass (which is caught) and says that the team is in good shape at the quarterback position. Who were the three people in that scene who were NOT wearing a football helmet when Opie completed the pass? Does this question qualify to be the Mayberry Days trivia contest in September? The Gollywobbler ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's Question
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Mayberry Question
I was watching an episode of TAGS on TVLand this morning when Andy said that he did not like a particular person. One other time I can remember Andy saying out loud that he was not fond of a different person. Both of these people were men. I am not talking about Andy acting like he disliked someone, I am talking about Andy coming right out and saying he did not like these two particular men I am think of. Usually Andy got along so well with everyone. 1. Do you know these 2 men's names? 2. Can you think of anyone else who Andy came right out and said he did not like? Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. I gotta tell you, I am not real fond of that deputy in Mayberry, coming right out and calling me a Chicken Coop Casanova. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
That was a good trivia question about Mayberry people rooting for Denver. I never would have gotten it. Cheryl Marietta, GA The orange and blue will try, try, try, try... Sent from Cheryl's iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Answer To Trivia Question
Mayberry Union High! I wear my t-shirt proudly, even though it is accidentally Gator colors. Erin ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Answer To Trivia Question
Ken Anderson got the answer to the first question about the Super Bowl as to the team that the citizens of Mayberry are going to be rooting for. However he failed to come up with the answer I have as to the reason they will root for the Denver Broncos. I will give you a really big hint that will give the answer away: The team colors for the Seattle Seahawks are green and blue. The team colors for the Denver Broncos are orange and blue. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. Even Martha can get the answer after that big of a hint. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
I have come up with 8 people who took Barney's gun away from him. Who were the 8 people? I mean they physically took Barney's gun away from him. Barney did not drop it or hand it over willingly. If you can name more than 8 then you are a better man than I am, because I can only come up with 8. -- 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/
Trivia Question
What say we play a little trivia.Which character on TAGS who played more than one character had the greatest promotion?In other words, this character went from a low paying menial job to a well respected high paying profession.See if you can guess to whom I refer. David, I believe there are two possibilities. You could be referring to Charles Thompson. He went from playing Asa, the bank security guard, in the black and white years to playing Dr. Roberts in the color years. I'd say that's a pretty good promotion! But then again, you could also be referring to Jay Novello. He went from playing a con man in Guest of Honor to playing the attorney Neil Bentley in Otis Sues the County. However, since the job of con man/thief isn't technically a menial job and can be pretty lucrative, I will say that Charles Thompson is the answer. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
Most of you got the trivia question correct.Of course the answer was good old Asa Breeney who went from being a bank guard/department store guard/hotel clerk in the black and white episodes to being a doctor/veterinarian in the color episodes. We should all be proud of Asa for graduating Medical School at his advanced age. It is plain to see that there is no TAGS question that the posters here on this site cannot answer. (Except of course, Who played Mr. Schwump?)...Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jx2jEPvh88 Mike Peacock got the correct answer, the regular on Petticoat Junction who appeared in the movie Benji was in fact, Benji.Even though his name was Dog on Petticoat Junction. I have attached a short opening to Petticoat Junction that shows Benji in the opening credits of the show. Isn't it cute for him to be in the water tank?I don't know about anyone else, but I sure miss all the CBS country shows. Martha will not permit me to use the language to tell you what I think about Fred Silverman for cancelling Mayberry RFD and all the others...Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question (Ken Anderson)--Yanki-Poo and Yum Yum
Ken, that would be The Senior Play. But wasn't it Nanki-poo? Know what I mean? Vern ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Trivia Question
OK friends, here is a trivia question for you. I don't think it should be too challenging. I am reading the mystery Easter Bunny Murder and I came across a Mayberry connection. One of the characters has two dogs. They are named Yanki-Poo and Yum Yum. Question is, in which episode of TAGS were those two names mentioned and who mentioned them? -- 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/
Trivia Question Answer
Yes, everyone got the correct answer, Thelma Lou's cousin Karen. Gail Davis, who played Karen was born in October 1925, and of course Andy was born in June 1926.No wonder she could out shoot Andy, she had longer to practice. With Google and the internet now a days, there is no question on earth that we cannot find out the answer to except who played Mr. Schwump.On a completely unrelated subject, this past Friday all over the air ways they were showing the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination.Now I do not know how it was in other states, but on that weekend 50 years ago here in Oklahoma, all TV programming was pre-empted for coverage of the tragedy.The funeral was on Monday, and finally at approximately 6 P.M. on Monday night, 25 November regular television programming began to be resumed. One of the first regular shows to come back on was The Andy Griffith Show, and what episode was broadcast that night?I won't keep it from you, or make you guess, because it is so easy to look up, it was A Date For Gomer where Gomer dances with Thelma Lou's cousin Mary Grace.Thelma Lou sure had a lot of cousins.. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Answer to trivia question
Which regular on TAGS once sung a song in a Meredith Willson musical? This was a famous Meredith Willson musical, and the TAGS regular sung the song in the movie version, not the stage version. For the entire 100 points, you have to name the TAGS regular, and the song that was sung. (Hint) It was a really cute song about a town in the United States, and it was not Mayberry. Well, someone has probably already beat me to the punch, but it was Ronnie Howard (Opie) singing Gary, Indiana in the film version of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
David's trivia question
That's a good question David, about the Meredith Willson song used on TAGS. Rather than just blurt out the answer, I will give a hint: all you have to do is watch all 249 episodes in a row, and you'll find the answer. If you watch one episode every weekday, it will only take you a year or so. Paul Mulik Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Serious question
I don't know exactly whom to address this to but it's something that does bother me. I love TAGS and the characters in it but...has anyone ever noticed the lies told on every episode? True, some could be considered white lies but I don't believe in that phrase. I don't mean to be a worm in the pickle barrel, but it seems lies are told flippantly and often by a number of characters, most notably by Andy. I know it's done to better the situation or to keep from hurting someone but still... Steve Billings ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gas question
School buses would not have bought gas from a service station. Back then as now, they had their own tanks and pumps, bought fuel wholesale and filled the buses daily themselves. Farmers bought their gas in bulk from a distributor, no road tax, since farm tractors seldom used the highways but were on fields. And if Farmer John needed to go to town, he backed his car up to the pump and filled his car. Just a little cheating, there!! That takes care of a lot of the fuel question, and Rafe probably mixed a little alcohol in with his to make it last longer, and he being a farmer didn't go to town for gas either. What the Darlings burned in their truck is an enigma as they never bought gas, and didn't have a pump at home. Maybe they cooked their own fuel making the truck run a little hotter than normal, thereby needing more water from the memorial horse trough!! theCameraNut responding!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
The Funniest Question I Have Ever Been Asked
Today while working a man came through my line and we talked about what we did over the Fourth. He said he went to Bronson so I asked what shows he saw. He then asked me the funniest question I have ever heard. He said,Have you heard of Andy Griffith? I had to tell him about my Mayberry passion so then he told me he heard the Darlings. He was amazed that I knew they were the Dillards. I thought about saying, I am not just a jerk bagging groceries. -- 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/
A question for the forum - ???
May I ask the forum a question ? Im lazy and do not feel like searching my Mayberry 101 book ( dont know if the answer to my quesion is in there to begin with ). Whats behind Andy Griffith making a quick change about continuing after the 5th season after claiming he wouldnt ? That was quick and painless ? Thank you in advance ! Holland Lexington NC Less than one hour from Mayberry ---heres a little reading on the subject Why did Barney (Don Knotts) leave TAGS after the 5th Season? Andy had originally signed to do the show for 5 years, and I had a five year contract. He said I'm only going to do this for 5 years and then move on. Even in the beginning of the fifth year he was still saying that. So I started self-protecting immediately and began searching out what I was going to do next. I interviewed with all networks. I was very hot with that show, so I could have had almost anything I wanted. Finally, I wound up getting a very nice feature deal with the universal to make The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. Anyway, it came down to this: I hadn't actually signed with Universal yet but had made a lot deals and negotiated for a long time. Then all of a sudden Andy turned around and changed his mind. He came to me and said, I've decided to stay on. What do you think? We've got a new deal to offer you. Do you want to stay. But by then I had already committed myself to universal, where I had an opportunity to make features. Although I didn't have a production company , they gave me an office, my own writers and a five year contract. It was a nice deal, and by then I thought it was time for me to move on - so I did. I came back and did a few shows with Andy. I used to kid them when I came back. I'd say Are you still working with that little screen? Then they'd yell, here comes the movie actor. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Ken's question about the camera
From Ken Anderson I have an observation regarding Barney's camera he hooked up at Wally's inorder to nab the thief. When he hooked up the string to the shutter of thecamera, it was supposed to trigger the camera to take a picture. However,the door opens to the inside. Wouldn't that have lessened the tension onthe string? I think I have ciphered this out, Ken. If the door opens in, you have to put a hook over the door; attach the string to the door, run it back through the hook, then run it to the camera. Then when the door opens, the string tightens, and POW!, the camera fires. Solving this has given me the vapors. I have to go rest now. Jimmy Dean ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question about the Taylor house
Tonight while watching Aunt Bee's Medicine Man, I noticed something I had not noticed before. After she sings and excuses herself to the kitchen, she walks in front of Andy and Barney, who just came in the front door. We are to assume she goes into the kitchen because we hear something fall and break. Andy and Barney are seen looking almost looking straight ahead, almost a slight right. My thought is... Wouldn't the kitchen be to the left of that scene? Maybe I am having a dyslexic moment... Anybody else notice it? Rebecca Spears/ Lydia ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question - (from Dolly)
I don't think I ever heard what profession Thelma Lou was working at, but she did say (at least once) that she had to get back to the office: So she must have been gainfully employed, right? Curious, curious, curious. Lucille Richmond ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question
Is that Hai Karate you're taking about? That's some strong toilet water that should only be used on Saturday night! Steve B. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
question
Mayberry women professionals We know that Mary and Peggy were nurses Ellie was a pharmacist Helen was a school teacher Juanita and Flora were waitresses However did Thelma Lou do anything but make cashew fudge? As she was a key Mayberry figure how is she the only woman left without a profession or have I missed it? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Gun question
Watched the TAGS episode where Opie is involved in a race and doesn't win. In the beginning of the show Barney fires his pistol (starter pistol) into the jail ceiling accidentally. I wonder if anyone in the mayor's office on the second floor ever got hit by an errant bullet? Steve B. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question
While I was watching the first episode of TAGS the other day, I noticed that when Aunt Bee came to stay with Andy and Opie, she lingered in the living room for a spell. It was then I noticed that Andy did not have a television set. He had some sort of radio/stereo combination in the living room. That was in 1960, so Andy was really late getting a television set. Most people got one in the 50's. I was wondering if anyone knew the very first show when Andy's living room was shown to have a television set?I know in several color episodes the television was prominetly displayed, and when Gomer stayed with the Taylors they all watched television after supper. But when did Andy first buy a television set? Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Laughter Question
An important aspect of TAGS is the wonderful humor and laughter that it creates. However, I have been thinking lately about whether or not we have ever seen Barney or Aunt Bee in an all out laughing scene. We have seen Andy laugh quite often, mostly at the expense of Barney, but I really cannot think of a scene where Barney or Aunt Bee have been shown really laughing out loud. Now I don't think Barney's Christmas Ho Ho Ho should really count. Now I am sure there must be some so sure would appreciate it you folks would list some so I can know what they are. -- 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/
andy griffith question..
Hi, I was wondering...can you tell me which episode has the scene in the courthouse where this discussion takes place.. ANDY: That was very democratic of you Barn BARNEY: Now look! How I vote is my business! That's freedom and I'm for it! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Odd question
Hello All! In a strange bit of fate, after attending my first Mayberry Days this past weekend, on my first day back at work at the Raleigh-Durham Airport where I work as the archivist, I had a Mayberry connection that deserves mention. Currently I am arranging and describing a large selection of slides chronocling the airport's history. Included in one batch of slides from some sort of employee celebratory event (a buffet style meal) there is one picture of David Browning dressed as Barney Fife standing with a couple airport employees. I have no idea when the picture was taken, although judging from the other slides in the box and the clothing style represented I'm assuming it was in the mid '90s - 2000 range. Does anyone, Mr. Browning in particular, have any information about this event, in terms of the date and/or what the event was in recognition of? One a totally different note - I recently was introduced by my grandfather to one of golfing friends - a Mr. Pete Floyd. As soon as he said his name a bell went off in my head...why did I recognize that name? I just couldn't place it but Pete Floyd sounded sooo familiar. Then it hit me! It was a Barney Fife line that I was remembering -Oh for the love of Pete, Floyd! Best, Kim McCray ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question on Neal Brower's book
Hi all, I was reading Mayberry 101 again and remembered that it says it is the first book of a planned three-part series. What happened to the other two books? Did they ever come out? The first one is great. Thanks for any answers! Houston ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's Book....Question
Books-A-Million has it listed on their site with a release date of August 30, 2012, but who knows. http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Appreciate/Andy-Griffith/9781401600990 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy's Book....Question
Does anyone have any info on the status of the autobiography of Andy that Amazon.com was advertising about a year ago? The info about it disappeared and then I never heard anymore about it. I wonder if plans were made to have it published after his death? ( I am not referring to the biography in photos that came out in 1995. ) Thanks.Roy Stoner ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
That is the question...
I think I always end up with ?'s showing up in my posts (I think it is a cut/paste issue). They really added some interesting flavor to the last ones (not to mention my own punctuation error with a misplaced 's. My fingers get ahead of my brain sometimes). It's (still) BIG!? I hope everyone agrees there is no question that Mayberry Days is BIG! haha Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
