Opie
It always cracks me up, in the epilog for "the merchant of mayberry" when andy is taking Ben to talk to the new business on the vacant lot, and when they show Opie at his lemonade stand, you see Opie put his hand right down in to the full pitcher. Emmett Clark Them timers are tricky chapter ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Opie woops up Johnny Paul for money
Here I am securitizing another Mayberry scene. I apologize, its just my character. Like Barney said " I just quit fighting it ". On the episode with the Church organ replacement and the unpaid pledges, at the very end Opie comes in with a scuffed up shirt. Andy and Aunt Bee are unsettled about this. and on a Sunday ! Opie gives his pledge , a pledge that had to have some coercing ( hurrying Johnny Paul up a little bit ) involved to get it. Andy smiled after learning of this. Now we know money shouldn't be a reason to give one a good dressing down. If so Andy will be going around giving what for's to those other pledgers. If you will look at Harland just before this scene, he has his right hand on the couch. It appears he has a band aid on his finger. Maybe that's the real reason he was going to put off building his barn.. hmmm ? Holland Lexington NC Less than one hour from Mayberry ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Was Opie lost?
Forgot what episode of Alan Newsoms podcast it was but it was the after the Mayberry Days review podcast. One of the trivia questions was who ( three of them ) got lost on that camping trip. One of them was stated as being Opie, but I remember that I hope didn't get lost instead he was out looking for berries, which would make him not being lost at all. Am I correct? Thank you Holland Lexington North Carolina less than 1 hour from Mayberry. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Opie selling lemonade
> Opie pull his sleeve up and stick his hand right down into the pitcher of > lemonade. A similar scene on Leave it to Beaver. Beaver is selling water by the paper cup to folks in his neighborhood because the city turned the water off. One time someone doesn’t drink all of the water in the cup. When they hand it back to Beaver, he pours the remaining water back into the big jug. Cracks me up. Harriet, the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Opie making up his bed
>My theory is they just let the camera roll and told Ronnie Howard to have fun >making the bed. (well, its just a theory). Yes, that scene does get cut but it’s a great scene and I’m sure Jeff is right. And so natural, how little boys and even little girls would jump up and down on the bed and try to stretch sheets to fit. The age of Opie and his friend – not quite school age – are the most entertaining. Such a curious age. Hey to Jeff and that military bed making….Let’s see that quarter bounce off the taut makings now and slute! Harriet the chicken thief ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
The Name “Opie”
I caught a 1953 movie “Confidentially Connie” today on TCM. One of the characters was named “Opie.” Don Good, aka Phil Sunkel ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
{Spam?} Hanky for Opie
My last night's episode! "A Wife for Andy" when Andy used a kleenex for Opie after his fight.Eric SwolgaardSacramento, CA ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
re: Opie the Birdman
This might be my favorite episode of all. For what it's worth, Maryann, my guess is that the birds in the cage which Opie releases at the end are alive. He seems very careful when getting them out of the cage, and I seem to recall seeing the shadow of fluttering wings when at least one of them flies away. As far as poor Mama Bird - I have no idea - hopefully it was a stuffed bird. Joe Suszczynski Grand Island, NY ___ 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/
Opie and the bully
This has probably been mentioned before but watching Opie and the bully this morning I noticed 3 things. How would he use the nickel to buy another slice of apple pie, it looked like he was only carrying books to school, I didn’t see a lunch box or bag and it looked like his pajamas had the same pattern as the wallpaper when he was in bed. This has always been one of my many favorite episodes. Good Sabbath everyone!! Debbie in SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Opie dancing
I always thought it's funny that in "Opie Loves Helen" that Opie and Helen dance the waltz together perfectly. Later in "Look Pa, I'm Dancing", Opie didn't want to go to the dance because he didn't know how. I know they weren't doing the waltz at the school dance, but Opie caught on to that waltz mighty fast. Johnna Clarke Blood Brothers in Missouri ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Opie First Grade
It is entirely possible Opie didn't know how to write in the first grade. I started first grade in 1969 in a rural school in Oklahoma and we were just learning how to write our letters by tracing the dotted lines in the old chief tablets. Compared to today, my daughter is in 2nd grade and has to write comparison contrast sentences about stories they read in school. They started doing algebra in first grade. Different times. Johnna Santos ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
OPIE
Oh, Opie was definitely in the 1st grade when the show began in the fall of 1960. One piece of proof is the show of December 21, 1964, "Three Wishes For Opie", where he says he will be going to the 6th grade next year. 60-61, 1st grade, 61-62, 2nd grade, 62-63, 3rd grade, 63-64, 4 grade, 64-65, 5th grade. When the show went off the air, Opie was finishing the 8th grade. Like I said, I have given a lot of thought to what the TAGS gang might have been doing prior to the show coming on the air. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Andy Explaining Vanity to Opie (John Graham)/ reply from Holland
Your right on John. My main subject concern was Andy and Helen ( especially Helen ) not wanting anyone to see her dirty. ps. And Barney was well justified when he ran over to the bank with his gun drawn. thanks Holland ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Andy Explaining Vanity to Opie
I believe that the episode that had Andy explaining vanity to Opie was the one where Andy was getting ready for the Chamber of Commerce Dance. Andy had just had Floyd give him a haircut and opie wanted to know why he asked Floyd to give him a haircut but to not make it look like he had just had a haircut. He made a remark about that being vanity and Opie wanted to know if that had something to do with Aunt Bee's dressing table. I could be wrong, but I think that was the episode. Retired Sheriff Poindexter. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/
Cam and Opie video
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Opie
On Me-TV lately, there is a comedic ad about Ron Howard being a little kid in the 60s (TAGS) but a teenager in the 50s (Happy Days) and conjectured if he could've been a soldier in the 40s. What a hoot! He seems to be getting a lot of media attention these days and seems to me I recall seeing something about what an exemplary father he is. I feel he is continuing the legacy of his own father and the fine examples on the set of TAGS. Hooray for our hometown!!! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Typo in Three Wishes for Opie
Was on tonight on METV. When Barney came into the courthouse reading a book, Andy asked him what it was he was reading. Barney told him it was a book Psychic Phenomena and handed it to Andy. When Andy had it, the camera was behind Andy and you could see over his right shoulder the first line of the book's title and it was spelled PSYHIC. Did anyone else catch this typo?? Gabe from Boca In a message dated 8/19/2015 12:20:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com writes: 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 WBMUTBB Digest Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com/ Today's Topics: 1. Books on TAGS (BCunnin107) 2. Books (Janet Anderson) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:01:39 -0400 From: BCunnin107 bcunnin...@aol.com To: wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Books on TAGS Message-ID: sgee4qalvgu7g172dmi2so1a.1439920899...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Romeo and Juliet was mentioned on TAGS. Also, Robin Hood... Brad Neil Bentley Cunningham My card, in case you ever need services... Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:03:16 -0500 From: Janet Anderson janetsph...@msn.com To: WBMUTBB? Digest wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Books Message-ID: blu172-w363ad284657f759695c0a5ae...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 That got me to thinking, how many different books were mentioned on TAGS? Was the Bible mentioned? In Up in Barney's Room, Barney and Andy talk about Mrs. Mendlebright being presented with a white Bible at church. Thelma Lou (Janet) -- 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 using the 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 16, Issue 209 ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Crying
Hey Mayberry friends. I know of once in the courthouse when Opie told his Pa that he was crying and couldn't stop. In the same scene Opie was throwing a tantrum on the courthouse floor, but I'm not sure if he was crying. His Pa told him to not get is clothes all dirty. (Opie and the Spoiled Kid)Larry in Lincolnton ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Opie Joins the Marines
Curt, I believe you misread the wiki information. Andy Griffith and Ron Howard did indeed guest star in the GOMER PYLE USMC episode Opie Joins the Marines (2nd season)... Opie runs away from home after a failing grade, and shows up in Gomer's barracks at Camp Henderson, hoping to join the Marines and make his Pa proud of him again. After some unexpected help from Sgt. Carter, Andy arrives to take Opie home. -Original Message- Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 From: Curt Granger curt.gran...@gmail.com To:wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com Subject: Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 16, Issue127 I made a correction to the Wiki article. Opie neverjoined the Marines (atleast not on the show). The episode referred to in theopening paragraph isGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie on other shows
Gosh, I'm sorry to have created such dissension and turmoil on this newsletter site. I inadvertently said Leave it to Beaver vs. Dennis the Menace in my posting a few days ago about seeing Opie thereon. I apologize and claim a brain freeze which happens the older you get! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie/Dennis the Menace
Hello Mayberrians, I believe I saw Opie Taylor hobnobbing with the young urchins in Mayfield at least once. If memory serves, in this particular episode it seems they were building a bench for the mailman so he could rest his weary feet. The boards used had been 'borrowed' from good old Mr. Wilson. Linda ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie/Dennis The Menace
Mr. Wilson was on Dennis The Menace, not Leave It To Beaver. Sent from my iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
You could be right-it may have been Dennis the Menace instead of leave It To Beaver. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
I saw it also-not sure what episode. He wasn't saying anything much-was just there. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie on Leave it to Beaver
I don't recall Opie ever being on Leave it to Beaver and I have watched every episode multiple times. When do you think he was on it?? 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/
opie on Leave it to Beaver
Someone mentioned they saw Ron Howard on Leave it to Beaver. My question is what episode is it? I couldn't find any reference to it on IMDB. If at first you don't succeed, try and hide your astonishment. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Clara and Opie
I am living out a moment in time from Mayberry in my life. I am a church musician and the youth at my church want to start a band. Since I have experience in bands and teach piano I thought this would be a fun opportunity. I am 60 years old, and it hit me one day this is like when Clara (piano teacher) helped Opie and his band. This just goes to show, you never know when Mayberry and real life will meet in your own life. Elizabeth in Ga ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
Martha and I just returned from a vacation to California. And yes, before you ask, we took in some of the same sights that the Taylor family took in on their trip out there. (No one appeared on the game show Win or Lose). We took one of those sight seeing tours that take you all over Hollywood.We drove down Sunset Strip, and the guide pointed out the nightclub Whisky A Go Go.It did not look a whole lot different than when Andy passed by it 50 years ago. But the most amazing part of the trip was while we were traveling down the Sunset Strip and the guide directed our attention to a very large house way up on the mountain top overlooking the strip. It was very large, and looked like it would cost millions of dollars.Who do you think he told us the house belonged to? If you guessed that the house belonged to our own little Opie you would be correct. Can you imagine that even in Opie's wildest dreams of 50 years ago that while he was taking that bus ride down the Sunset Strip he could have even dreamed that he would one day own a multimillion home high up in those hills?Just goes to show how far an old country boy from Duncan Oklahoma can go with a little ambition. Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
Has anyone else noticed that when Opie shows his excitement about something, like showing his Pa his report card or getting a reward of some kind, he always licks his lips. I was always curious as to whether that was his own personal acting technique for expressing excitement or if the director instructed him to do that. It is distracting to me when I see it because it doesn't seem natural somehow. Just my humble opinion. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
At least the author did not besmirch the name of Opie! Maybe if the characters had a reunion, the suspect would show up and Barney could throw a ring around the town and nab him! Ok folks, here is another Mayberry reference in another book I am reading. It is Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs. It is a mystery that takes place in Canada. Which just happens to be somewheres else. Here is the dialog: They are discussing a suspect's school picture. Kid looks like every mama's dream. Howdy Doody hair and freckles, Clark Kent glasses, and a Donny Osmond smile. Redhead? Looked like Opie in specs. Woody Younts Assistant Director Child and Youth CPRC Services Burrell Behavioral Health 1443 N. Robberson Ave. 10th floor Springfield MO 65802 (417) 761-5315 (417) 761-5311 (fax) woody.you...@burrellcenter.com www.burrellcenter.com Disclaimer added by CodeTwo Exchange Rules 2010 http://www.codetwo.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Disclaimer added by CodeTwo Exchange Rules 2010 http://www.codetwo.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie and Politics
On 10/8/2014 10:00 AM, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com wrote: Our little Opie has done so many wonderful things, not only while on TAGS, but even all the later marvelous movies he has directed. In my opinion, not a clunker in the bunch.But also, in my opinion, I do not think he should have ever gotten involved in politics.There have so many examples over the years of Hollywood types getting involved in politics turning out badly, that we could have seen this coming. There are a couple of implications here, one of them being an assumption that none of us sensible Mayberrians could ever have agreed with Ron's political stand, which, for me, is certainly not true.Bravo, Ron! --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
Another example of bad parenting of Opie.When Aunt Bee was kidnapped by Briscoe Darling, Opie told Andy about it at the courthouse.Andy told Opie to go stay with the lady next door.Andy then left and went out to the country for an extended stay without even bothering to see if the woman was at home or if Opie had even arrived at the designated place. What would Opie have done if the neighbor happened to be in Mt. Pilot at the doctor? Orville Hendricks - Mount Pilot Butter and Egg Man ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie and Betty Lynn
I was sitting out in front of the house tonight reading and watching the neighbor kids across the street. Two sisters are about Opie's age when he was in the second season. Mom told them they could ride their bike down the street on the sidewalk and back but they were NOT to TALK to anyone at all. When they got back she asked them several times if they talked to anyone. How sad we have to live like that today. Imagine if Andy would not have allowed Opie to talk to anyone when he was out playing. Opie would never have had his adventures with Mr. McBeevey, Hobo Brown, Hobo Willy with the pattula oblagonda, Gentleman Dan and who knows how many other interesting characters. Why I be parents would even tell their kids not to hang around Goober. Several weeks ago I sent Betty Lynn a copy of my book and a letter of appreciation for everything she has done to make TAGS the timeless show that it is. I received a very nice reply from a lady who works with Betty Lynn on her behalf. It was a very gracious thank you from Miss Lynn, although I was told that Miss Lynn was currently ill so she could not personally write the thank you to say how much my thoughts meant to her. So let's keep our beloved Thelma Lou in our thoughts and prayers. -- 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: Opie and Adults
I was born 1960 so was raised in the 60's and 70's down here in Cajun country Louisiana. We called adults Miss Emily or Mr. Amadee and not Mrs Cormier or Mr. Marsiglia. My mama did too. Had I been in Mayberry it would have been Mr. Floyd or Deputy Fife. I never understood Opie's calling adults by just a first name no matter how close a friend they were to his Paw. -- I'm the same age as Earl Pike's boy. Sometimes I still call older folks Mr. or Miss whoever. On the other hand, growing up in NC in the 60s, I've always called my aunts, uncles, and friends of my parents by just their first names. Maybe it's because I'm the oldest grandchild on both sides (no older first cousins) and they didn't know what to do with me. Don Third Party Good ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie and Adults
I was born 1960 so was raised in the 60's and 70's down here in Cajun country Louisiana. We called adults Miss Emily or Mr. Amadee and not Mrs Cormier or Mr. Marsiglia. My mama did too. Had I been in Mayberry it would have been Mr. Floyd or Deputy Fife. I never understood Opie's calling adults by just a first name no matter how close a friend they were to his Paw. Sent from my iPad ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Thank You Opie
This week I was watching Jeopardy with a friend. One of the answers was Where the boy stood when all others had fled. None of the contestants knew but I immediately said On the burning deck. My friend was amazed and asked how I knew that. I confessed that that was the only part of the poem Im familiar with and that I only knew that because Id heard my old friend Opie start to recite it to Barney. TAGS- Still helping me impress the ladies after all these years. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
A Dog Named Opie
Yesterday I had the honor of doing my Mayberry presentation at a new home for veterans at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Most of the veterans attending were veterans of World War 2. What an honor that was. I spent time afterwards outside with them as they wanted to see the squad car. Such a delightful group of men. The oldest one to attend the program was 95 years old. On the way home we stopped for gas and a bite to eat. A young lady came up to us as I was filling the car. She told me she had a dog named Opie and she wished she could get a picture of me and the car with her dog. I asked her where she lived and she said it wasn't too far from where we were. I told her if she wanted to go get the dog we would wait for her and take some pictures. They turned out great. I put one on my website. Now I can honestly say I have had my picture taken with Opie. -- 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/
Opie and the Beatles
I saw a photo recently of the cast of Happy Days and who should have their arm draped around Ron Howard but John Lennon. dan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
One punch Opie
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RE: Andy Teaching Opie Civics Lessons
Very fitting considering everything that has been in the news lately. In the Robin Hood episode, Andy teaches Opie about how we tax people to help out the poor, which is NOT very fitting in the way taxes work anymore. Harriet, the chicken thief, hiding out in Kelsey's Woods, USA ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Teaching Opie about our Constitutional Rights
One of local radio talk show hosts sent me this link to a TAGS clip where Andy is teaching Opie about the freedom of speech and how our constitution protects everyone. Very fitting considering everything that has been in the news lately. It is a short clip. http://conservativevideos.com/2013/06/andy-griffith-vs-the-patriot-act/ -- 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: Lessons from Opie
Re the recent comments about some of TAGS' best life lessons coming from Opie: I couldn't agree more! During TAGS' original run I was a child a few years younger than Ronnie Howard, so back then Opie's life lessons were relatable to my own growing up. But having watched an re-watched the series throughout my life, it's the Opie episodes that still speak most to me. The adult characters on TAGS all went through stages (case in point: Andy from hick to voice of reason to angry Andy) and each had their weaknesses and foibles (such as Barney's ego). We watched Opie mature, but through those eight years he remained the most honest and sincere character on the show -- even during the times he was misbehaving. This is partially due to solid writing, but Ron Howard's acting, even when he was a wee lad, was among the finest of anyone on the cast. He wasn't a stereotypical sitcom kid -- Opie Taylor was a real person. And Opie will forever remain my favorite citizen of Mayberry. Hey from Concord, NC, Michael Eury ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Lessons from Opie
Over the many years of watching TAGS, I have learned many important life lessons. I have also learned some valuable insights from none other than Opie Taylor. Among some of the most important things I have learned from Opie are: So not only is TAGS highly entertaining, it's educational, too! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Things I Learned From Opie Taylor
Over the many years of watching TAGS, I have learned many important life lessons. I have also learned some valuable insights from none other than Opie Taylor. Among some of the most important things I have learned from Opie are: 1. Chewing tar is good for the teeth. 2. A penny that is struck by lightning is worth six cents. 3. Sleeping on an ironing board between two chairs is adventure sleeping. 4. It ain’t easy eating a peanut butter sandwich without milk. 5. Never accuse a girl of interference if she steps in front of you and intercepts a football. 6. Never buy your favorite teacher a pair of nylon stockings. 7. If you ever find an abandoned baby, never go around asking people if they would like to have a baby. 8. The seventy five cent rule says kids get a 75 cent allowance and they do not have to work for it. 9. If you put a horse hair in water it will turn into a snake. 10. People who have “lergicks” cannot breathe during much of the summer, but somehow they get by. -- 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/
RE: What did Opie say; Fudge Sound; and Opie Hanging on to Andy's Arm
Hi Gang, That's a good one, Paul! Thanks for sharing that. There's a similar scene in which Andy and Barn are walking, checking the doors, as Thel was going with Gome to the movies. We can still hear Barn talking as if he had no fudge in his mouth, yet the camera shows him chewing. I wonder if quite a few of the outdoor scenes in particular had overdubbed sound? In reading about the British tv show from the 60s, the Avengers, it said that they filmed 'mute' (without recording sound) on the location filming in the early/mid 60s and I was wondering if TAGS did the same thing at times? I also have another question that's been praying or preying on me lately. I can't seem to find the episode in which Opie is hanging on to Andy's arm at the Taylor house, and Andy is trying to shake him loose, seemingly annoyed. Andy is standing, and it seems like they were getting ready to go somewhere. Thanks for any noticing. :) Over and Under, Clyde Barn ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What did Opie say?
After watching Uncle Ollie and Aunt Nora visit again yesterday on TV Land (it was on twice), I realize I do not know what Opie says back to Andy when Uncle Ollie and Aunt Nora walk into the bedroom when they arrive. Andy says to Opie, You were supposed to tell us if you saw a maroon car. Opie says something back that I can't quite get. Anybody know what that line is? It is preying on my mind. Bee in New Concord, OH Brenda J. Higgins Levi#39;s#174 Official Site Shop For Your Favorite Jeans Get Free Shipping On Orders Over $100! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/501fd83dcff70583d4b1bst03duc ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What Did Opie Say?
This has got to be one of my favorite episodes featuring Uncle Ollie Aunt Nora. Only wish they would have used them again. But from what I have always thought Opie says is...maroon is a new make to me, pa...Pam ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What did Opie say?
You will likely get multiple responses to this, but I have a question of my own to ask, so here goes. Andy says to Opie, You were supposed to yell when you saw a maroon two-door. Opie's reply is, Maroon's a new make to me, Paw. You see, the lad was unaware that maroon was the color of the car; he thought Maroon was the manufacturer. Now here is another line I have never quite been able to make out. It comes near the end of the Bert Miller episode, when Opie is telling Andy about the crowd at Weaver's store. Opie has crammed several pieces of gum into his mouth (I wonder what Aunt Bee would say?), and Andy asks him, Did you notice, was anybody over at Bert Miller's stand? and Opie mutters something, but it's unintelligible due to all the gum in his mouth. Can anybody make it out? The nearest thing I can figure is I couldn't see the stand, but that may be completely wrong. Paul Mulik Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
What Opie Said
Andy says to Opie, You were supposed to tell us if you saw a maroon car. Opie said, A maroon's a new make to me, paw. Know What I mean, Vern ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: What did Opie say?
Brenda- I haven't seen the episode lately, but if memory serves, Opie says something to the effect that he doesn't know what the make maroon looks like. In other words, he thinks it's the name of a type of car instead of a color. Travis ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Taylor and Dennis Mitchell
I love watching Dennis the Menace..that kid can get into more mischief and get Mr. Wilson into more predictments...Yesterday he was not allowed in Mr. Wilson's yard but accidently shot an arrow and broke one of Mr. Wilson's windows...Of course all of this reminded me of Opie and his slingshot and baseball. I got to thinking the many times our little Opie got himself into unwanted trouble..here are some I can think of...Maybe there are more. 1. shooting his slingshot and killing the mother bird 2. Eating apples in the back of an Elm City delivery truck and winding up in Elm City 3. The tape recorder attached to the dog to fool Goober 4. The same tape recorder used to eaves drop on a prisoner 5. Allowing Arnold to practice piano lessons for him 6. Breaking Aunt Bee's prize rose (actually he didn't do it, Arnold did) 7. Speaking up at housekeeper Rose's wedding... 8. Breaking a window in the neighbor's house and the Remshaw house 9.Going to visit Gomer in the Marines 10. Breaking what he thought was an expensive bottle of perfume How many other Dennis the Menace type goofs can you come up with that Opie may have committed... Vic Friskey ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie and Dennis the Menace
I don't think Arnold was the kid throwing the football with Opie when Aunt Bee's prize rose was broken. I thought Opie threw the ball and the other kid... he should have caught it Pa. Anyone know who the kid was or am I remembering wrong. Mike Duncan Columbia, SC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee and Opie
Ken, In The New Housekeeper episode, Aunt Bee is leaving and Opie runs outside and is wanting Aunt Bee to stay, He says she doesn't know how to do anything, play baseball, catch fish, or hunt frogs...the he says She needs me and he falls into her arms and they hug each other. I think it was a real embrace. That one just kinda stands out to me. Also, after hearing the sad news that Andy has passed away, I just want to say, Thank You to Andy for his work that touched so many lives in such a positive way. So many of us have been blessed by his life. And not just Andy, but All of those involved with TAGS. They all brought us so much joy and laughter and taught us so much about how to live life and how to treat others. And they continue to do so even though they are not all still with us. There are just not enough appropriate words to describe what we feel. Andy, we will forever be grateful to you! And to all of us that love TAGS so much, I challenge each of us to continue to try to live a Mayberry kind of life. Our families need and deserve that. Our country ,as a whole, needs it more than ever right now! We often talk about how different things are now than when we grew up. Well, we can make a difference in our way of life. We can all try to make our communities more Mayberry Like. I'm sure Andy would approve. Steve Fryatt, Arkansas___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Aunt Bee and Opie
I have a question regarding Aunt Bee and Opie. Were there ever any scenes that actually showed Aunt Bee giving Opie a kiss or tucking him in bed at night or anything like that. I know she hugged him and patted him on his behind when he gave her the salt and pepper shakers, but I just can't recall any scenes that showed any really embracing between the two. There must have been some, I would think. I think I recall him giving Aunt Bee a hug while saying good night. Can anyone help me out on this. I would like to capture a few screen shots for my presentations. -- 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/
Opie the birdman
On another note I must have watched Opie the Birdman with my daughter too many times. She keeps pretending she's feeding me bugs and worms. don't forget if she goes tiger hunting to take her tweezers. Kathy just another fun girl ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
seeing Opie
I was very pleasantly surprised to see a young Opie on an episode of Dennis the Menace this evening; he had few lines but was still cute as a button! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
alumni Opie sighting
While watching some Dennis the Menace episodes via Netflix/Roku streaming feed, I saw little Ron Howard in two different episodes. Opie played a character named Stuart who was one of the neighborhood kids and a friend of Dennis. Cool! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
No Opie, There is No 'Real' Santa Claus
Just finished watching the Christmas episode of TAGS..For the longest time I had the impression that Aunt Bee didn't get a gift from Ben Weaver. However watching this time I was reasurred she did. Then I realized that Barney wasn't fooling anyone in his Santa costume and probably had no intentions to. But even if I had not started watching the episode before Barney entered the room I would not have been fooled because I know the facts... At the time of the broadcast there were approximately one (1) billion children in the world living in 100 million houses. For Santa Claus to deliver that many gifts, one per child no bigger than a box of legos, he would have to have a sleigh 13 miles long, and 8 feet high..loaded it would weigh more than 500 tons and be pulled by 360,000 female reindeer, b/c the male deer lose their antlers in winter..He would have to travel 75.5 million miles at the speed of 650 MPH making 967 visits per second. His helper would have to be female because only a woman would be able to drag a fat old man all over the world in one night and never get lost... So, Opie, in reality...Only barney Fife exists as Santa Claus...But then who would want it any other way Merry Christmas to all WBMUTBB member, families and staff..May you have a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year..Not forgetting the Reason for the Season... Vic Friskey ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy and Opie Christmas
Give this really sweet song a listen.Merry Christmas from the I Was a Pawn in the Hands of a Wiley Woman ChapterPlainview NebraskaBob and Carolyn Smith http://youtu.be/YNr-luG1zNQ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie not playing games
Still, did Opie ever play marbles or collect baseball cards? Did he own the Matchbox type cars Barney used for Otis's driving test. (Otis')? No Monopoly or Operation games with Howie Pruitt and Johnny Paul Jason? I wonder if one factor (in addition to story line considerations) was that if they showed a board game or any other toy that was obviously some brand, it would be like free advertising. I know that was normally guarded against in TAGS as well as in other TV shows. Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy Opie Christmas video
Charlie Monk, Nashville’s ‘Mayor of Music Row’, has a new Christmas spoken-word song, “Andy and Opie Christmas.” I'll save you from the PR in the rest of the promotional email, but the video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNr-luG1zNQ Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Another look at Opie and the Bully
(remember Sheldon and the Milk money??) ..The scene is one of the most iconic shots of the entire series. A father and his son perched a hillside sharing time together enjoying their favorite pastime, fishing. With thick woods behind them, and a shimmering lake in front of them..they are all alone, as the father waits for the right teaching moment. They catch a nice fish in this favorite spot, just adding more good vibes to the moment. They have caught their fill, and now it's time to go back home, and leave the perfect scene behind...too bad -it's perfect..I want to stay there. The sons is troubled, but is too proud the reveal his dilemma. The father could take an easier way out, but has the patience to wait for the right moment, and the right analogy to teach from. The bond is so real, it's hard to imagine that this is a young actor about six years old, rattling of his lines with the delivery of feelings that only a professional could pull off. Andy Taylor, the father, is so good in his method of teaching. Andy Griffith, the actor, is in his strength..story-telling..as he carefully weaves the yarn about the mythical Hodie Snitch. It is so precise, and so at the level that his young son clearly gets the message, that at times, it's better to stand and fight..than run from the bullies and problems of life. I have struggled with this lesson many times. I have never encouraged any of my kids to stand and fight, in part due to the era that we lived in, and in part because I was never quite the Dad as an Andy Taylor. As the story played out, Andy had the patience, and the faith of the lesson, to let the situation play out, and his son to meet the bully alone. How tough was that? I would have been more like Barney and contacted the Bully's father...but what would the son have learned?? That Daddy will take care of all your troubles?? Then the heart-felt relief of the father when the son returns triumphantly, having survived the fight. His Opie, Son are you alright? is priceless. He picks him up with pride, knowing he has made the right decision, and his son has become more of a man. Watch it again and you will appreciate it even more. If you have DVDs, pull out Season Two Disc One track One. Episode 33...but before you do that, pull out the Season One Box..there they are on the front cover..look at the back cover.. There they are walking with Opie carrying that bag of fish they just caught...These scenes are not from the opening of the show..but from Opie and the Bully. Later Opie will stand tough against another bully, Steve Qunicy, in One-Punch Opie. Later Andy will use his instinct to teach another prodigy about standing up to Bullies..as he coaches Barney through the Vegetable Farmers..and Fred Plummer. But in this day is Opie, and the Milk-money thief perhaps named after the producer that sets the tone for all tough guys to come. Stand Firm It's not all the bad The reward will exceed the pain Did you really laugh, Pa? Yeah but he smiled more when his son triumphed over his fear The Untrained Voice ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie the Birdman gun sighting
When Opie the Birdman played, and Andy walked over to open the window so Opie could hear the orphan birds, the camera went back to Opie and the nightstand and it looked like a .45 pistol on the table??? This observation has to be the epitome of trained noticing. It indeed looks like a gun on Opie's bedside table. Actually it even looks like it's been moved from the first sighting, when Andy walks into Opie's bedroom it appear to be showing the top of the gun. Then when Andy opens the window and the camera flashes back to Opie, it appears that you see the gun from the bottom angle. Very strange. And it even appears to be two kinds of guns, from one scene to the other. This requires some real sluthing. Get out your DVDs folks. 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/
Re: Welford's Opie Gun-Sighting
Maybe my eyes deceived me, and I need to look again. When Opie the Birdman played, and Andy walked over to open the window so Opie could hear the orphan birds, the camera went back to Opie and the nightstand and it looked like a .45 pistol on the table??? What was it? I know my eyes aren't as sharp as they once were but that brief moment appeared to hold a .45!! Can someone enlighten me on what it was?? Welford TheCameraNut That's gotta be that fancy blue steel Colt .45 that I once seen in the sporting goods section at Weaver's Department Store. Opie sure gets good stuff from Weaver's. The only thing I ever got from there was a wristwatch with a mouse on the dial with yellow gloves. - - - Jethro Bodine ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Nicknamed Opie?
Hi everyone! In February we welcomed our latest grandson into our family. It happens that his mother has the most beautiful bright red hair I've ever seen! The next day her mom and dad were at the hospital when I stopped by and commented that they had all wished the baby would have had red hair just like his mom. I commented that his other grandaddy loved to nickname all the kids and if the he did have red hair I'm sure his nick would have been Opie! Everyone got a really good laugh out of that and it occurred to me that we live in a perpetual Mayberry state of mind! Good luck to you and yours! Deb G. on the road! WebRep Overall rating ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Two Chairs No Waiting 131: Opie the Man
***Two Chairs No Waiting 131: Opie the Man*** This episode you’ll hear just a bit more about the Pine Ridge, AR connection to the people of Mayberry. Did you know that Gomer’s grandpa is from the home town of “Lum and Abner?” That’s right! Gomer’s Grandpa, Sergeant Otis Pyle, is a very close relative of Abner Peabody. Next we’ll hear some feedback from a fellow listener before we get into the actual topic of our show. Finally we’ll get into the meat of the show. We all know what a wonderful son Andy Taylor has and we’ll take a few minutes to be reminded. I know we’ll all agree that Opie is a man. http://www.TwoChairsNoWaiting.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Taylor and Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks was on Jimmy Kimmel with a funny bit about him being a Toddler and Tiara dad with his daughter, Sophie in the pageant. A funny bit but it got even funnier when Sophie lost out to Rhonda Howard, Ron Howard's little girl. Ron turns out to be one of those pageant dads, too. dan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie on Twilight Zone
I was watching Twilight Zone on HULU when who should appear. Our little Opie when he was very young. It was a story about a man who went back to his childhood home only to discover he crossed over into the Twilight Zone and he was back at the time of his childhood so all the places and people were the same. Now that would be a wonderful experience for me. I would love to be able to travel back to my home town and once more see all the places and people who were so dear to me while growing up. That's the wonderful thing about TAGS; it does allow us to go back to a very special time and place. Ken Anderson 2906 May Street Eau Claire WI 54701 kanderson8...@charter.net www.mayberryreflections.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
Ron Howard attended the Super Bowl.Too bad he can't find the time to attend Mayberry Days in Mt.Airy,NC Dewey Lamb ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie cooks!
Hi, gang! I too, was pleased to see TV Land begin the series over. I got to thinking that in the first episode, The New Housekeeper, when Andy gets up, Opie has already cooked breakfast. The 45 minute eggs still crack me upno pun intended! But what is a six (or five?) year old doing using the stove with no supervision? Had he ever used it before? Did Rose teach him? Nowadays they would fry you on the 6 o'clock news is you let a child play with a stove! Maybe those were the good old days.but I'm just thankful Opie didn't burn himself or catch the kitchen on fire, with those eggs boiling dry three times! Susi Blank Miss Crump many years later ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Opie Cooks
Susi, Those 45 minute eggs crack me up too!!! I love that episode! I laugh everything too that Andy just picks up those eggs after they have been cooking for 45 minutes! Have a Mayberry kind of Day! Jen Hi, gang! I too, was pleased to see TV Land begin the series over. I got to thinking that in the first episode, The New Housekeeper, when Andy gets up, Opie has already cooked breakfast. The 45 minute eggs still crack me upno pun intended! But what is a six (or five?) year old doing using the stove with no supervision? Had he ever used it before? Did Rose teach him? Nowadays they would fry you on the 6 o'clock news is you let a child play with a stove! Maybe those were the good old days.but I'm just thankful Opie didn't burn himself or catch the kitchen on fire, with those eggs boiling dry three times! Susi Blank Miss Crump many years later ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie the Possum
On this weekend's CBS Sunday Morning show there was a story from Brasstown, NC about the annual New Year's Eve celebration where they lower a possom rather than a ball like Times Square. This year's possum was named Opie. http://www.clayscorner.com/new-years-eve.shtml Why did the chicken cross the road? To prove to the possum that it could be done. Jeff p.s. Paul really is a big fan of Car Talk - he has had Puzzlers on their show! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Correction about Opie
Let it be known that Opie was never involved in any shenanigans in the courthouse with Skippy and Daphne. It was Barney and Andy. I never was any good at proofreading my own writings. Sorry about that Opie, I don't want little Sharon to get mad at you just because of something a third party wrote on the digest. At least it wasn't dirty. 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/
Charles Opie, Missionary
I was watching Young Frankenstein last night, and in the scene where Igor goes to get a brain from the Brain Depositary, I noticed that one of the brains was labelled Charles Opie, Missionary. Naturally the name Opie caught my eye, so I did a bit of research. It seems that there was a graphic artist named Charles Opie who had previously worked as a preacher. The artist who made the labels for the brain jars was a buddy of Opie's, so he put the name on the label as an inside joke. Apparently Charles Opie didn't find out about it until many years later. --Paul Mulik Sent from my iPod ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
unreal Opie
my mother has a magnet of Opie and Andy and a man told her that was not the real Opie I remember that about your mother. Kim - TX ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie
Has anyone ever heard of any pictures/memorabilia that was of Opie but not ron howard? my mother has a magnet of Opie and Andy and a man told her that was not the real Opie ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Question about Opie
my mother has a magnet on her fridge of opie and other characters. She had someone tell her you know that isn't the real Opie on that does anyone know if someone other than ron howard ever played opie on TV or for pictures? now get down there with them spiders! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie's Ill Gotten Gain and Opie recites a poem
the big day came they counted down the time and gave Opie the money at 3:00 P.M. and not 3:05. That's because Barney reminded Andy that Opie had already been in the courthouse for at least 5 minutes when Andy determined what time to start the wait. And they waited one week. That's the law. I believe the one line poem was recited by Opie. Casabianca is the name of the poem. The first line is The boy stood on the burning deck. All this HUNT-ing for Mr. Schwump begs the question of is he still alive? I seriously doubt it. Add 50 years to whatever age he was at the time and there you go...He may not have any living relatives either. Remember Frances Bavier didn't have any. Everyone is certainly welcome to spend their hard earned money searching for him and any other ways they want but whatever spare change I have will go to Alan for all his hard work maintaining the web site, the podcast, the special Christmas cards, and all the other endeavors he takes on besides his full time job as husband, father and computer extraordinaire. Thank you Alan. Harriet, the chicken thief ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
*** Article: Ron Howard Talks 50 Years of Opie ***
Hey Folks, There's a very nice interview with Ron Howard about the 50th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show. Jim Clark posted the link over at the TAGSRWC Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/tagsrwc) and thought the folks here on the Digest wouldn't want to miss it either. You'll find it at the URL below ( I shortened it so it would be easier to copy and paste. http://bit.ly/aNy2Kx ---Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Tell Opie I saw him...
Hey,everybody! The other morning I was watching Fox News, which was featuring the Boy Scouts Jamboree in DC when they did a segment about things the scouts do to earn badges. One of the segments featured CPR on dummies of the upper torso of boys. All I could think was poor Horatio.. Mayberry is everywhere!!! Ya'll have a great day! Deborah Glover Gaston, SC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: Andy, Opie...and no tackle box?
In a message dated 7/28/2010 11:01:54 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com writes: In the opening credits we see Andy and Opie walking to the fishin' hole. Never had thought about it before, but all they have with them are two fishing poles. No bait. Nothing to put the fish in. In the original network closing credits we see the two walking back from the fishing hole, and they're holding fish that appear to be connected by a set of hooks. Opie drops one and runs back to pick it up. And of course, the sponsor's product/logo appears in the corner of the screen. Guess Andy had that hook thing in his pocket with the worms (ouch). Dixon ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: one punch opie and the band in mayberry on record
Our chapter plans another marathon this evening for season 2. We will look for larry mondello. By the way, I asked before and it got overlooked who is the band that backs up andy in the barbershop and silent sam's? Sande Riggs President At The Crossroads Chapter Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
One Punch Opie-Larry Look a Like
Thanks to all that worked on finding out who the boy is that looks so much like Larry in Leave it to Beaver! I always thought that it was Larrry. I did once try to figure out how old he was compared to the Beavee show in my mind but just resolved that the boy was Larrry. Sure does look like him from a distance. Fun Girl Skippy Sandy in IN ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Happy Birthday Opie
Happy 56th to Ron Howard ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy and Opie Statue
I hope the authorities make the biggest moulage over this! How awful. Fun Girl-Skippy Sandy in Indiana 'He was just standin there doin nothin' ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
RE: Opie and first names
..note the number of adults to which children (especially Opie) referred or called by their first names. Opie called Barney, Floyd, Goober, etc by their first names. In the South most kids referred to their parents' friends and neighbors and their own friends' parents as Aunt and Uncle. Sometimes I wasn't quite sure if a particular person was friend or relative. It didn't matter. If I called someone Aunt or Unlce I felt pretty darn close to them. And the town folk of Mayberry referred to Aunt Bee as Aunt Bee even to those she wasn't related. We're still not sure about whether Andy and Barney are blood related, marriage related or just close enough friends to call each other cousin. I have a friend I call Cuz. He was a first cousin to my ex, though I divorced, Cuz will always be Cuz to me.. In Opie's defense - Episode Opie's Charity - Andy tells Opie to take off his hat and say how-do to Mrs. Silby. He did, without question. Now that's a gentleman, first class. Opie called Mr. Doakes by his last name and also Mr. Foley. But both of them were usually referred to by their last names. Just goes to show you.don't it though..the bigger they are, the nicer they are.. Harriet, the Chicken Thief, trying to keep her chickens warm in Florida today. Yep, it's finally winter here. ..Johnny Paul Jason says chewing tar is good for your teeth...That's an old wives taleJohnny Paul ain't married _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
One Final Request: Opie the Birdman
My last episode request would be 'Opie the Birdman.' Then I would give up the ghost and be interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA. As far as the 'Gomer Pyle USMC' out takes shown at Jim Nabors' and Ronnie Schell's shows, I e-mailed Paramount to include them for Season 5 of 'Gomer Pyle USMC', but to no avail. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Andy and Ronny But Not Opie and Andy
Speaking of not answering questions posed, what series did Andy Griffith and Ronny Howard appear in but NOT as Andy and Opie Taylor? They were depicted as not being related. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! **Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood0005) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Why Didnt Opie Smell The perfume?
Very perceptive question asked by a loyal fan of TAGS but the answer may be there in the scene. the way its played out. In the drugstore Opie dropped the bottle of perfume. true and he didnt bother to see how it smellls. Even back in 1968 as well as today, we can guess why not. Look at the powerful scene following te accident of Opie rising behind the counter looking obviously disturbed. The thought of losing your job over such an accident was of prime concern . its obvious by the look on his face. Smelling its content plays no factor. The same applies in reality if one knocked over a bottle somehow. The last thing is smell its contents. Just a thought ive had for 41 years. Thank you. Tom Kessel Col Tim's protege reject. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie left alone
When Andy, Barney, and Aunt Bea went to the landfill to find the remaining editions of Opie/Johnny Paul's gossip paper, she may have had Clara/Bertha-Edwards/Johnson sit for him, like she did on other episodes. I vaguely remember Bea mentioning for Opie to go stay with other ladies in other episodes (when she had to run off all of a sudden), as well. In a perfect world, Andy would have already married Ellie Walker, or one of the Mary's, or Lucy Matthews, and they all could have gone to the landfill, even Opie, because I'll bet it wasn't past 8 or 9PM, and he was probably 11 or 12 years old by then, anyway. But I guess the point was that even though they scolded him for writing and distributing papparazzi-style gossip, they were still very interested in that gossip, though they didn't want him to know how interested they were (blonde, right out of a bottle). Charlie Varney in SA (dry as dust) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Alone and Floyd Walking
It is so funny to me how often the minds of folks here in Mayberry are thinking the very same thing. As I was watching Andy, Barney and Aunt Bee at the dump, I began thinking the same thing: Did she just leave Opie alone at home in the bed? Then I thought it was probably another testimony to way times have changed from the 60's to today. Since crime really wasn't an issue in Mayberry, I guess you only had to worry about things like fires, etc. Very different from the world we know. I am also intrigued by the great job the directors/producers did in making it appear that Floyd could walk. There is another great scene in the episode where Howard buys the barbershop. Within the episode, we find Floyd sitting in his car outside the Courthouse talking to Andy. At the end of the conversation, they make it appear as though Floyd is moving over into the driver's seat--of course this not really happening. Floyd was such wonderful actor and such an important member of the Mayberry cast. In fact, to me it often seems as though he was two wonderful actors--the Floyd we meet in the early episodes like the one where he was posing as rich businessman calling himself Wretch as he stared at himself in the looking glass, and then the post-stroke Floyd we come to know in the later episodes. What an actor! I would love to have met him. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie alone? Where is the dump anyway?
Hey! I just watched the episode where Andy and Barney and Aunt Bee end up at the dump trying to find the second page of gossip from Opie's newsletter. Since I'm pretty sure Opie said goodnight and went to bed, does that mean that Aunt Bee left him alone to go to the dump? And since she didn't have a car - the dump is within walking distance? And Barn ( who we know is afraid of the dark ) didn't mind walking there either?! Peggy It makes you thank! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Re: scenes without Andy, Opie, Barney or Aunt Bee
In a message dated 5/1/2009 11:01:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wbmutbb-requ...@wbmutbb.com writes: As for favorite scenes without Andy, Barney, Opie, or Aunt Bee, one that I particularly like is the scene in A Date for Gomer where Thelma Lou and Helen are trying to convince Mary Grace to attend the dance as Gomer's d ate. For that matter, the scene where Gomer returns with Mary Grace's corsage, a very touching moment. One that cracks me up: the scene where Myrtle Hubcaps Lesch tells her nephew that she just unloaded a lemon on The sucker of the world, thereby showing us her real, barracuda side. Also like Howard adjusting himself to life on the island. and talking to himself. Dixon **Join ChristianMingle.com® FREE! Meet Christian Singles in your area. Start now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221673648x1201419171/aol?redir=http://www.christianmingle.com/campaign.html%3Fcat%3Dadbuy%26 src%3Dplatforma%26adid%3Dfooter:050109%26newurl%3Dreg_path.html) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Scenes without Andy, Barney, Opie, Aunt Bee
As for favorite scenes without Andy, Barney, Opie, or Aunt Bee, one that I particularly like is the scene in A Date for Gomer where Thelma Lou and Helen are trying to convince Mary Grace to attend the dance as Gomer's date. I crack up every time I hear the line, Tall, dark... And a door prize! Thelma Lou (Janet) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie the Birdman (9/30/1963)
'Opie the Birdman' (9/30/1963) was the ultimate tear jerker in the entire history of TAGS with the scenes of the chirping birds without a mother and the final scene on the Taylor front porch. A very close 2nd would be the bedroom scene in 'Mr. Beevee' where Andy told Opie that he believed him. Both episodes were written by Harvey Bullock. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie and the Carnival (4/26/1965)
I was watching 'Opie and the Carnival' (4/26/1965) on DVD yesterday, and the scene where Andy cleans house at the crooked shooting gallery elicited a good laugh. This was accentuated by the con-artists dejected reactions at Andy's marksmanship. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie Cates information
Hey Folks, I got an e-mail today from Opie Cates granddaughter Liza Jane Hayes-Brown and I thought you might like to read it. I think she's referencing the Mayberry FAQ (http://www.tagsrwc.com/faq/index.php?p=defaultcat=2#a14) I was reading about my grandpa, Opie Cates, online and came across your website A lady asked a question about where the name Opie came from and was is short for anything. I can answer both questions. First Opie came from Opie Cates the band leader, you are correct. Second, the name was not short for anything. His full name was Opie Taft Cates. I hope this helps. Please contact us if you have any other questions. Sincerely, Liza Jane Hayes-Brown Great information and straight from the sourcewell, really close to it at least. --Allan ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
Opie on Captain and Tennille
Here's a link to view Ron Howard and The Happy Days Bunch on The Captain and Tennille Show. Good thing that directing gig is working out. http://www.truveo.com/Captain-and-Tennille-Ron-Howard-Sings-Well-He/id/17307 69695 Vern ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
thoughts on seeing Opie again (non-political)
It's fun to see Ron Howard act again. I literally grew up with the guy. He's a great actor. I'm not always fond of the films he directs but i like to watch the man act. The older he gets the more he looks like his father. Don't always agree with these folks but I'm glad they're still being creative and able to work. btw I'm voting Newsome for Pres! Jason in NYC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
