To all those here at the ol' WBMUTBB Digest (and beyond), a great big Happy
2015 New Year! Although its a bit chilly here on the west coast side of town,
the WBMUTBB continues to keep me warm, comfortable, and content. - A. Acevedo,
Mayberry USA
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Earlier in the week I saw a heavy-duty James Best film on TCM. "Verboten!"
(1959) stars Best as a U.S. soldier in the closing days of WWII in Germany.
After the war, he remains stationed in occupied Germany and becomes involved
with a woman, which goes against the policy regarding fraterniz
I saw on Star Trek last night, Pamelyn Ferdin, in the episode "And the Children
Shall Lead". Ferdin played the crying little kid "Corlis" in a TAGS episode.
And yes, she also cried in the Star Trek episode as the character Mary.
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I would donate the hat size tab that Henry pulled out at the TV raffle he
attended. Six and 7/8! (lol!!)
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I saw earlier this morning a 1959 Twilight Zone episode ("Walking Distance")
that had a very young Ron Howard in it. He is seen playing marbles along a
small town street curb, when the lead actor (Gig Young) walks up to him and
they start to converse. Great episode involving going back into ti
Lots of good places to eat in Mayberry. Morning, noon, and night. Tasty food,
nice atmosphere, pleasant surroundings, are reasons why I enjoy lunching at the
Mayberry drugstore. Their "business man" special sure beats out the lunch
specials over at Granny's Happy Gizzard out west. Scooped out
On the subject of birds, I do recollect Opie telling Keevy Hazelton that the
diner special is chicken croquettes and that they're terrible.
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>>>WOW! I got to enjoy three of our alums in the TCM movie, "Move Over
Darling."
It starred Doris Day and James Garner. Our friends form TAGS were old Barn
as a shoe salesman, Larry Hovis was a waiter, and the antique cannon
fellow (his name escapes me) was a concierge at the hotel..Sweet movie.
Being that its the first day of Spring, I thought it would be a good idea to
finally getting around to fixing up that ol' bandstand. I'd be more than happy
to help with the repairs, providing someone sprays the undersides with Raid
first. I'm pretty sure its real spidery under there.
>>>On another personal note, there is no comparing Star Trek to TAGS no matter
>>>what set they worked on or from. Star Trek was from somewhere's else and
>>>Mayberry is rightcheer in it, our every day life.<<< - - - You're right as
>>>rain, Harriet! Star Trek is all transporters, warp speed
Six new types of Chia Pet, barn thermometers, Magic 8-Balls, dashboard
bobblehead dogs, Bedazzler rhinestone kits man, I always love it when Bert
Miller gets a new consignment of goods from Steven's Department Store of Mt.
Pilot.
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Weaver's, Foley's Market, Aunt Bee's Canton Palace, Orville Monroe's TV
repair none of them accept my Bitcoin for payment. In fact, just about
everyone in Mayberry says no to Bitcoin. Only one person I found said yes, but
I have no need at all for any of Frank Myer's dried hat berries, no m
I saw Lurleen Tuttle (Annabelle Silby//Little Old Lady Shoplifter) in an old
black & white B movie titled "Ma Barker's Killer Brood". Tuttle played Ma
Barker in this movie that was chock-a-block with cheesy acting, even worse
dialogue, but also with lots of exciting guns a'blazing action. Tutt
>>During Aunt Bea's absence, nurse Peggy prepared dinner for Opie and Andy.
She
set the table and lit two candles for the occasion. Andy said : "Peggy,
this is pure gala." Opie asked if he could blow out the candles. Andy said,
"no, they ain't blowin candles, they's gracious livin' candles.
>>In TV or Not TV, I observed there is a light switch on the front door
frame in Andy's house. I have never seen that in real life. Light switches
are usually on the wall where there is space behind it to run the electrical
wires? I doubt the door frame is hollow... Anyone care to interject? (Mil
H... was it that girl high school student who was involved in the big
school show that Helen was getting grief about from one of the school board?
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I'm so glad that Andy got Aunt Bee that new freezer when he "called the man".
A bunch of us are going over there to watch the Super Bowl and it would be
awful to watch the big game if Andy's TV were going crazy, and the picture
being crooked and falling down the stairs an' such.
Marie wrote:
>>Oh boy, I thought I was a real fan and totally "dialed" into TAGS. I have
>>only one recollection of Barney and gum..It was when he swallowed the many
sticks of gum he kept jamming in his mouth when he was the lookout for the
bad guy hiding in the loft of a barn.. Andy threw a
The other day I saw on an Animaniacs cartoon episode (HUB channel), an animated
depiction of one of Mayberry's own leading citizens!The Animaniacs in "Boot
Camping" end up in boot camp instead of summer camp. Wakko is at the barber
shop and while in the chair, pulls all these stunts and gags on
>>I finally got to meet Allan Newsome in person today, which?made my
>>day,?and?while talking about Mayberry and other things, I told him that I
>>knew that I needed to post more on this website. Thought about making it one
>>of my New Year's resolution that I will hopefully stick?with. I told h
Folks are always telling me to get with times in this new digital age. Smart
phones, HDTV, mp3, CDs... Foo!! Call me old fashioned, call me old-school, but
I'll always take my Keevy Hazelton recordings on vinyl.
Time to close out 2013 and begin a new Mayberry year, and that means a New Year
resolution (or two) to get off on the right foot. I for one will drink a lot
less Nectarine Crush, but a whole lot more Huckleberry Smash this upcoming
2014.
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I went to Aunt Bee's Canton Palace this past Saturday night. Good food, great
atmosphere, and the fortune cookie was really on the mark too. I played the
lotto numbers printed on the fortune and won $43 in the 'Pick Six' Lottery.
Cool beans! And to think, I've been going to Morelli's for ov
Laura Lee Hobbs, over at the Mayberry Five & Dime, told me that they still have
plenty of the Miracle Salve gift tubs available for Valentine's Day. These
one-gallon tubs, says Hobbs, come with an applicator dauber and are fancy
wrapped in pink cellophane and silk ribbon. H makes me w
Thank you for all the enjoyment and positive values you and Mayberry have
brought me over the many decades. And thank you too for your immense body of
work beyond Mayberry. You made having a television worthwhile! Whenever I
have a frozen TV dinner because "I like 'em" or have to "call th
I don't think that the county would spring for air conditioning for the
Sheriff's Office... Andy, Barney, and any prisoner, would just have to sweat
and be miserable during those hot humid summers just like most folks in
Mayberry. Probably only a few well-off citizens and a handful of bus
Olive over at the diner said next week they'll be getting individual
cello-wrapped mint flavored toothpicks for their customers. Just thought I'd
pass that news along.
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"Thank you, George, for all the laughs and joy you have brought me over the
years. Thank you very very much. Rest in Peace, Goob'." - A. Acevedo, MPk.,
Ca.
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>>I remember Barney courting Miss Rosemarie, but whatever happened to Hilda
>>Mae?<< - - Didn't Hilda Mae move to Mt Pilot and get into the Miracle Salve
>>business?
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I've been reading that many of you are thinking with worn and thin thinking
buckets. Some of you are even using plastic ones. Time to 'act like somebody'
and replace 'em and go with an upgrade to boot! Bert Miller got a sale going on
this April on top-quality thinking head gear. Galvanized m
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!
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>>Sorry folks. I don't know of another scene inside Foley's market, but in the
>>episode where Opie competes for the delivery job, he worked for Mr. Dokes,
>>not Foley.<< - - - - "Didn't they show a bit of interior of Foley's Market
>>when Aunt Bee talked to Foley about "her friend" buying be
Saw our own Lydia Crosswaithe (Josie Lloyd) in an episode of the Twilight Zone
the other day. She played a character named Evie, in the year 1974, ten years
after nuclear apocalypse destroyed much of the United States. The episode, "The
Old Man in the Cave", had the townsfolk barely hangin
I nominate Andy and his wonderful pharmacy gal, Miss Ellie!
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I sure wish Bert Miller would go back to giving trading stamps with every
purchase made. I'm only two books of Blue Chip Stamps away from a nifty plastic
flamingo lawn set.
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>>>It certainly has been quiet on the Digest for the past few days so I
thought I would attempt to generate some discussion with the following
question. "If you could go back to Mayberry in the 60's and go on a date
with anyone from Mayberry, who would you choose and where would you go?"
Well
"A whole atmosphere of complete tranquility...*sigh* its a way of life." - -
Clara Edwards (A Singer in Town)
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Saw while watching the other night, "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", good
ol' Charley O'Malley in a few scenes. In practically the opening scene of the
movie, O'Malley (Willis Bouchey) played a train conductor named Jason. And he
didn't have anything to do with a mountain cabin or even De
>>Seems to me that Andy's boots were just plain old Wellingtons; there
might've been a reference to them on one of the episodes or in a book about
TAGS; can't recall just what.
Aunt Bee of Orlando<< -- - That's what I was thinking too, Aunt Bee.
Wellingtons. Years and years ago, there was
A big welcome to all the new members of the WBMUTBB Digest! And let the start
of this new year be the time where you also join up at the iMayberry Community
too!! - - A. Acevedo (currently living four doors down from Fred an' Jenny
Boone)
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Wow! A new Mayberry community website??! This news sure is big Big BIG! What
with forums, chat, photos, chapter sections, and other things in there, I sure
hope we don't get so big that we stop being Mayberry and become Mt Pilot
instead! (lol!) - - Thanx in advance, Allan! ~~ Albert (MPk.
Floyd's Barber Shop will be closed Christmas Eve, Saturday Dec. 24th.
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Happy 20th Anniversary to the ol' WBMUTBB on-line chapter an' Digest! I've
been here since mid-April 2005 and have enjoyed my daily dose of this wonderful
scrolling cyber-newspaper ever since. Many thanks from me to Allan Newsome and
to all the contributing writers/members who have made the
>>My take is that the numeral "5" was engraved. Otherwise, when Barney looked
>>at
the back, if it had said "Five" he would have blurted out "They never spell my
name right." He might have assumed they meant "Fife".
Harriet <<
~ ~ ~ "Hmmm coulda' been instead four hash marks with a di
~ Weekday Lunch Special ~~ turkey croquettes, turkey soup, mashed potatoes
w/turkey gravy, wedge of pumpkin pie - $2.95 --- Mayberry Diner, Rated "B" by
Mayberry County Board of Health
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"Gonna hafta go back to Mayberry soons I can. That Goober fellow done good with
my truck and that Colonel Harvey and his indian party liquor barely made a dent
in my monthly cash monies I had figgered to spend. Gasoline prices good too. 30
cents a ding goes a long way going to an' fro from D
>>My husband and I went to an Italian restaurant in our town on Saturday
night. There was a guitar playing duo performing, instead of violyn
playing gypsies. During the musical break, I heard the distinct sound of
pounding in the kitchen area. I felt very relieved to know that pounded
menu o
I believe Bert Miller stayed over at Frank Myers place a good portion of the
time and paid his rent by selling Frank's dried berries to women in Greendale
for hats and making decorative centerpieces for dining tables.
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>> Hi Everyone,
I saw an episode of the Dick Van Dyke show and Aunt Bee's suitor, the actorwho
played the town's tailor was on. I forgot his name in the TAGS?
What was his name again?
Thank you,Silvia, AKA Josephine Pike << Hey Sylvia! Did Fred Goss give Laura
and Rob that big ol' lecture
>>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 a
>> During my first four years of teaching I lived in two different boarding
houses. I had just a bedroom like Barney did and I could not cook in the
rooms. My rent was $7 a week and that included a hot breakfast. At both
houses the owners were quite elderly and they took in teachers to ge
"They're good. I like 'em!" - - Andy Taylor
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"Granny heard from Sam Drucker word of a big 20th Digest anniversary coming up
in November. Granny says she got thirty possums in the porch freezer but is
worried that they won't be enough to feed all the folks at the party. Too many
folks attending might have to settle for the secondary d
What with a stretch of I-405 being closed this weekend, it makes for longer and
more creative ways to get from here to there. For example: I made it to
Morelli's by way of bypassing the 405, traveling north to Pixley, went due east
from there until I reached Bugtussel, then went in a southe
"A hollowed out deep fried possum stuffed with deviled hawk egg salad, squirrel
shanks an' gopher gravy. $1.25 and we'll validate the parking for you too." -
Jethro Bodine, Manager ~ The Happy Gizzard, Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Ca.
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>>Someone mentioned Fonzie and how Happy Days shows declined in later yrs.
Didn't the term "jump the shark" start with a Happy Days episode? Jump the
Shark refers to a show where Fonzie is water skiing and jumps over a shark.
The term got started from that show and now refers to any show
Happy Independence Day and a wonderful Fourth of July to everyone here in the
WBMUTBB~Digest network! Remember: If you drink and smoke crawdads this
holiday... please don't drive. albert - MPk., Ca.
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Although I do love the taste of Nectarine Crush, nothing beats the flavor of an
icy cold Huckleberry Smash mixed with Colonel Harvey's Indian Elixir. Many a
hot summer day I would loaf at Wally's Filling Station imbibing this potent
potable, then I would make my way to the drug store for a
>>On the episode where Opie tries to win his pa an electric razor at the
>>carnival... u know; the one where the sights on the rifle were bent.
At the beginning of the show the rifle Opie used had a big cord attrached to it
... ( like the air rifles they use at carnivals today ). Then later i
There are plenty of warm fuzzies in The Andy Griffith Show. I always thought
The Cow Thief episode had a good one in it. (when Barney came back into the
house and spoke to Andy after Stoner ran his piehole and berated Andy in front
of everyone)
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True, my laundered clothes often come back tinted blue from somebody's
forgotten pen, and that my suits I pick up are flecked here and there with
cigarette ash ... but Fred Goss is my dry cleaner and as sure as gasoline
is 30 cents a ding, I support all business in Mayberry. And yes, I
While getting gas at Wally's Fillin' Station, Goober told me all about the wild
time him, Jud, and Otis, had two nights ago at Morelli's. Goober said that they
all went with pockets loaded with change to use the cologne/after-shave
dispenser they have in the mens restroom. I asked him where
Laura Lee Hobbs told me the other day that the Five an' Dime got in some new
View-Master reels that I might be interested in. I found out that "Turner's
Grade - The Truckers Road, Vol.2" to be the best of the batch and a worthwhile
purchase. I also bought a large tin of Miracle Salve to give
>>My house and the contents were destroyed but praise the LORD my family are
safe. Will send more info later. <<
God Bless you and your family, Paul. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and
to the residents of Joplin. It hurts me so to read of so much destruction and
loss of life in your ar
I was in Greendale last week and checked out their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
trailer. The two featured exhibits were Keevy Hazelton's yellow TV shirt from
JC Penney and Jim Lindsey's guitar pick that he got in Winston-Salem. I was
hoping to also see their collection of Briscoe Darling blowin
>>"And isn't that what Mayberry is all about. A place where one can go to
>>escape all the problems and stresses of life that can cause so much grief and
>>pain in one's life."
"And isn't that what Ken is all about? Bringing joy to folks with his TAGS
presentations and car. What an incredible
>>>I have an old Hoosier Cabinet that I refinished about ten years ago. A
friend of mine had it in two pieces out in his garage full of tools. He was
going to throw it away. It had about three coats of paint on it. When I
decided to refinish it I found out it was beautiful oak. So I spend many
>And you know,I never have found a good recipe for skeet. They always turn
out tough no matter how we cook 'em.<
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>>I was out shooting golfs the other day, and I have the same problem.<<
"Cain't do a thing with them golf eggs no matter how long ya boil the dic
>>>Did anyone notice that the guy bullying Mike (Sam Jones' son) was the
same guy that bullied Peter Brady in The Brady Bunch?<<<
I heard that bully boy later teamed up with Steve Quincy and both ended up
doing a stretch in reform school for: bullying, breaking streetlights, stealing
fruit, an
"Yes indeed. Our '10 to 20' felony ladies pump is quite the seller with the
state and federal institutions up and down the eastern seaboard. This popular
model is not only durable, but very reasonably priced. We also carry a complete
line of ladies 'chain gang' foot apparel that I would be gla
>>>I regret missing Saturday night's call conference due to the Wisconsin Rose
Bowl Game. Our company stayed a bit longer than planned thus I missed the
call. I am eager to hear how it went.<<<
"From what I hear, Wisconsin lost to TCU 21-19."
- Jethro Bodine, sixth grade graduate
Granny: "Where ya goin', Jethro?"
Jethro: "Down to the hardware store, Granny."
Granny: "Wha' fer?"
Jethro: "The big 5000th Digest get together is just about here and I need to
get ready. Twixt the Talkin'Shoe an' Facebookin', and caller ID, PIN, an'
pound signs, I gotta get a few things to m
(advertisement - handbills/store window placards)
"Ring in the New Year with Bobby Fleet and his Band with a Beat this December
31st in Hooterville! Food~Fun~Games and plenty of excitement for everyone!
Watch the New Year hay bale drop and be part of it all! Hooterville
Fairgrounds. Bandstan
"End this year just right and start the new one off with a smile ~ Drink
Nectarine Crush!"
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Relatives wearing out their welcome at your place? Kinfolk visiting already
set your last nerve on edge? Got to put on a good face for family sake when
all you really want to do is give 'em all the business end of your Florsheim
wingtips?
Then, do what I do. Do it my way, the Colonel's way. T
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me and mine, to you and yours all
along this WBMUTBB Digest network! And to the secret Santa who sent me that
case of Miracle Salve... Thank you very much!!
A. Acevedo, MPk Ca.
"I jes' wanted to let ya know Mr. Bentley, that Jethro is jes' about done with
his windmill farm. Jethro done been making itty-bitty windmills with his
TinkerToys for the longest of times and the business cards he been gettin' from
ya over the years was all he needed to finish 'em up. Your car
"Both Keevy and I thought your singing holiday card was just great, Mr.
Newsome. I know its short notice but I want to book you for our "Keevy Hazelton
Christmas Spectacular, Live from Raleigh!" due to air December 23rd. Keevy
wanted to rock it up with electrified guitars and dancing chicks but
>>> I would love to visit all the merchants of Mayberry shopping for long
>>> forgotten simple gifts that would bring out the oohs and ahhs upon being
>>> opened.<<<
This line in Ken's fine post brings back wonderful memories of my years in
Mayberry and the gift shopping I would do during the
>>>Spotted our Erma Bishop this evening in an old movie. She played an aunt to
Judy Garland's character in "The Good Old Summertime," also starring Van
Johnson.
Aunt Bee of Orlando<<<
"Thank you oh so much for noticing me. I loved working with Judy Garland
immensely! I remember talking her ea
(excerpt from Harriet's post)
>>> I am very domesticated and
proud of it. I keep a neat house, never made anyone sick with my cooking and
can read and write a little. <<<
"Please say you make double fist sized sandwiches and allow your fella to wear
his best overalls around the house. I'd hat
Nectarine Crush / Huckleberry Smash - by the case ~ $7.95
Foley's Market, Downtown Mayberry ~ "We give Blue-Chip Stamps"
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>>>Folks, I have some awful news for you. Remember in the episode Barney's
Sidecar when Aunt Bee suggested they string some wire across the road so
when Barney would come flying by , WHOOSH. Well you get the picture. While
I was setting up my Mayberry Christmas Village tonight I accidently drop
!!! Happy Anniversary, WBMUTBB !!! 19 years young and going on as strong as
ever! I do believe I signed up back on April 14th, 2005, and I have thoroughly
enjoyed being part of this fine WBMUTBB family this past handful of years.
Absolutely!!
A. Acevedo
I was over at the diner this past Saturday having a slice of turkey loaf on
wheat, when I heard the new Keevy Hazelton record being played on the jukebox.
"All I Want for Christmas is an Electric Guitar" is three selections over from
Jim Lindsey's, "I'll Tune it, But From Then on You're on You
"After I graduated from the 6th grade, us all took a trip to Hooterville an'
Uncle Jed bought me a shiny new 10 speed Schwump from Hooterville Cyclery. Red
and with a headlight an' bell up front, my Schwump caught many a purty girls'
eye as I zipped up and down Will-Shire Boulevard. I'd still
>>>Has anyone decided which place we will meet for lunch after Church services
Sunday AM?
Last year half went to Golden Corral and the other half went to Sagebrush.
Hope we can all go to the same place this year!! Too much fun to be had
and don't want to miss one sniglet or giggle, much less a
"That be the last time I let Jethro talk me into going to Morelli's for weekend
vittles, Jed. I can understand a starvin' man making do with their pound steak
ala' Morelli, being it pounded right on the premises an' such, but a gypsy
fiddle player not knowin 'Leven Cent Cotton, Forty Cent Meat
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