Andy In His Underwear

There are several times Andy is in his white “drawers”. Once when Aunt Bee was ironing his pants; once in the jail cell with Otis. Other times?? Wilbur Finch in Mt Airy! Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __

LIFE SAVING MAN

Saw the "Man that saved my life" episode last night, exceptit was Gomer & Sgt Carter on Gomer Pyle USMC. The senerio was almost identical to the one on TAGS!!! Wilbur Finch in Mt Airy!! -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antiv

ALUMNI SITEING

Uncle Ollie was a sherriff/marshall on Bonanza this morning. He got shot, but survived! -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www

SIGHTING

Saw Skippy (Fun Girl) on Gomer Pyle USMC last night. And-she was still playing the part of a "fun" girl! -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmu

MAYBERRY DAYS 2020

Even though Mayberry Days had to be downsized due to the Corona Virus, Tanya Jones & her Surry Arts Council Staff did not want to throw the towel in & cancel this annual event altogether, and wanted to have something for the fans coming to Mt Airy. Having said that, the town prepared for this, an

MR SCHRUMP

I SAW MR SCHRUMP ON GOMER PYLE USMC LAST NIGHT. THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS WHO THIS GUY WAS! -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list W

Mr Maxwell--National records

Was watching a Perry Mason rerun last night, and none other than Mr Maxwell, who recorded the folk album in Mayberry @ Floyds Barber Shop, was a key character. He had the same mannerisms as he did on TAGS! -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast

TWILIGHT ZONE MARATHON

Have been watching Twilight Zone Reruns over the news years holiday. I have noticed so many TAGS people on many of the episodes. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Michael Pollard

Rest in peace Michael Pollard, who passed away at age 80. You left us TAGS fans with fond memories of "Cousin Virgil"! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

To Ken----

You're right Ken---this is not the world we grew up in. I, as may others, have to rely on my Lord & Savior, & "TAGS" to get me through each & every day!!! Regret all the tragedies that has hit your community so hard, all at one time! I count my blessings daily for having moved to Mt Airy, NC!!! Wi

Christmas Day With Betty Lynn

Had a wonderful Christmas here in Mayberry (Mt Airy) , and spent a lot of the day with Betty (Thelma Lou) Lynn. It's always great to hear her little "inside" stories about things that took place on the set while filming TAGS!! Ben Weaver in Mount Airy---(Christmas---Huh!!!) --- This email h

Bad Guys Invading Mayberry

Buddy Epsen "the hobo", came in for an episode & corrupted Opie --- 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/

Jerry Van Dyke

Another TAGS loss---Jerry, the one man band & acting deputy on one TAG episode!! RIP --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmut

Jim "Gomer Pyle" Nabors

Thank you, sir, for all the laughs , songs, & tears, you left us with to still enjoy for the rest of our lives!!! 'SHAZAM" FOREVER!!! RIP. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ W

Wilbur Finch (The Shoe Salesman)

Has anyone ever noticed when Wilber Finch leaves the hotel to go out and sell some shoes, he has on a solid tie---but---when he returns, he is wearing a striped tie. Any "trained noticers" comments on this? Ben Weaver in Mt Airy --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus so

Alumni Sightings

Wanna see lots of TAGS stars---just watch the Twilight Zone reruns going on this weekend!! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.

Animals In Mayberry

Pesky Buzzard!! --- 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/

Mayberry Days 2016

Mayberry Days 2016 was another great one for the books. Great time/ great weather. Thanks Surry Arts Council for a job well done, as usual! Ben Weaver in Mt Airy. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __

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 WBMUT

Moving!!

All of the reasons that were listed in "What Keeps Mayberry Alive" in a recent post, are the exact reasons I am moving to Mt Airy, within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Can't wait. I am tired of having visited Mt Airy many times over the last decade, and having to leave to come home. However, I will not

Mayberry---Peaceful & Quiet

It just dawned on me why Mayberry was so peaceful & quiet...nobody was married! Here are the single people who come to mind. Andy, Aunt Bea, Barney, Floyd, Howard, Goober, Gomer, Sam, Ernest T. Bass, the Darlin Family, Helen, Thelma Lou, Clara, & many more!!! In fact, the two married were Otis Ca

Andy Smoking

We have discussed before the number of times & episodes where Andy lit up a cigarette. Looking at TAGS last night on the episode where the so called "college girl", who actually went to Mayberry to dig up dirt on Andy, because of a summons he gave the newspaper owner, when all was said & done---A

Alumni Sighting

Saw Dan Tobin (Gentleman Dan Caldwell) on Hogan"s Heros last night. My word as a gentleman!!! Ben Weaver---NC --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mai

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:

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:

James best

He was so faithful coming to Mayberry Days every year. I am so glad I bought his book last year, and one of his prints (Dukes At Christmas) RIP --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __

Alumni Sighting

Saw a very beautiful & attractive Joyce Jameson (Fun Girl Skippy) on A Hogans Heros episode this morning. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMU

Aunt Bee

Someone did a good job doubling for Aunt Bee, when Barney's car broke down, & they all had to push. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wb

Barney's Revolver Going Off

Seems like the last several nights on MeTV, while watching TAGS, several episodes in a row showed Barney's gun going off, and then Andy taking it from him. Does anybody know the number of times this happened? Ben Weaver in NC --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antiv

Big Jeff Pruitt

I first remember "Picking up Women" Jeff Pruitt, as Casey Jones, one of my Sat morning favorities in the 50's. You can see so many of our Mayberry Stars on Bonanza, Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, and many of the old Disney movies from the 60's!!! --- This email is free from viruses and malware bec

BUZZARD

The word "Buzzard" was used a lot on TAGS! --- 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/

Another Smoking Episode

Andy lights up a cigarette, just before Luke Comstock shows up. --- 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/ta

Andy Smoking

He smoked a few other times in episodes-one being Mr McBeevee, when he came downstairs from talking with Opie-Also, when he delivered the baby up at the farmhouse. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___

White House

If Barney had been on patrol, Gomer on the roof, & Asa would have been inside the Whitehouse, the man would have been apprehended so quick, he would not have known what hit him!!! STOP They've got machine guns --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus pro

Ron Howard

If I am correct, Ron Howard (Opie) did "The Music Man" at the same time the Andy Griffith Show was being filmed. What talent he had!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Emment Forrest

Emmett Forrest defined the words "kind" & "gentleman". Even though I only saw him once or twice a year, he always made time to talk with you, & swap stories. He was a driving force behind TAGS, and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers from here, to his family & close friends!!! God Bless!

People Magazine

July 23 issue of "People" Magazine has an excellent write up, with pics, of Andy Griffith. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

TAG Family

As I sit here, still saddened by the death of Andy, as well as Barney & all the rest that have left us---I wonder why is the effect of these losses so great. Other celebrities die, and life goes on the very next day. Well, I think I have the answer, & that's "family"! That's right---FAMILY!! I w

Meeting Andy

Was fortunate enough to meet Andy at both statue dedications-(Pullen Park in Raleigh, & the one at Mt Airy) ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

RIP!!

Heaven is in laughter today (Andy has joined Barney & all the rest to be together again!!!) Thanks for all the memories, Andy!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

George Lindsey

I enjoy watching lots of the "old" TV shows. George Lindsey had some very good acting parts on shows such as the Twilight Zone & Alfred Hitchcock Presents. However, I think most of us will always remember him as "Goober"!!! What a legacy he left for the world to enjoy! _

Goober

RIP Goob!!! You left all of us so many memories. Thanks for teaching us to walk like Chester!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Keepsake

I want the penny that had been run over by a train. It will bring me good luck in my travels! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

YO

Glad to be back on the mailing list Ben Weaver ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

21 January

Saw David Browning perform last night (21 Jan), at the 75th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet, in Roxboro , NC. As usual, he was busy (go go go), from start to finish. The program he put on was better than outstanding---& he made all of us (TAGS) fans proud Ben Weaver in NC ___

TAGS Sightings

I was watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents last night. The episode had Goober, and Malcolm Tucker on it. Goober was the chauffeur, and it looked like the same car that broke down on Malcolm in "Man In A Hurry". ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.c

Question

What episode was it the Barney was missing a tooth?? Ben Weaver in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Harvey Bullock

Harvey Bullock was from my hometown--Oxford, North Carolina. The house he was born & raised in was directly across the street , where I was born & raised years later--on Broad Street. What a remarkable writer he was. Some of the "best" episodes" were written by Harvey . TAGS was only a small p

Floyd

I stand to be corrected, but, I think Floyd suffered his stroke, just after "Convicts At Large" was filmed. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

YO

Heading out today to Mt Airy (Mayberry Days). Looking forward to seeing David Browning, and all the rest of the gang. Golf on Thursday, and a fun filled weekend Ben in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing

Flashlights

David Sella asked me the following question yesterday while watching Andy Griffith Reruns. On the episode, The Cave Rescue, how come they carried flashlights to the picnic, which was during the day? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://

Andy's Hair

On episode # 32, (Bringing Up Opie), Andy is sitting on Opie's bed talking to him. From a distant view, showing Opie & Andy, Andy's hair is parted on the left side. When the camera zooms in and only shows Andy, his hair is parted on the right side. Be

TAGS Meeting

Our 6 7/8's Rerun club met last night, in Oxford, NC, and we had an exciting special guest. Jim Bradley & his wife Tiny, visited with us to eat, and watch three reruns. They are from Durham, NC, but, he was born & raised in Goldsboro, where he went to Goldsboro High School. Andy Griffith was his

BIG

On Monday night, 21 Jan, we had our monthly Rerun Watchers Club meeting. A TV news crew from WRAL-TV, out of Raleigh, NC, came, and did a story about our group, and it will be aired on TV in Februray. The show is called "Tarheel Traveler", and is done by a fellow named Scott Mason. We all had a

Question About A Song

What is the name of the song that Barney sang, when he was told he resembled Frank Sinatra, where he strutted across the floor singing "It's A Quarter To Three?" ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wb

Return To Mayberry

Aunt Bee was a recluse the last few years of her life, and did not even come out of her house very much, and, would not take calls or answer the door. Therefore, on Return To Mayberry, they had to write the show as if she'd passed away. I thought it was done quite well, with Andy stopping by the

YO (yes)

If you watched the Twilight Zone Marathon over the 4th, you saw just about every star that played on the Andy Grifith Show!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tags

Andy Movie

I think the movie where Andy Griffith played the part of a killer was "Murder in Cowette County". Am I luke warm on this? ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc

Another Barney Word

INARCULATE ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Hair Part

On the episode where Opie got into trouble at school for handcuffing another kid to the flag pole, Andy is sitting on Opie's bed talking to him about how he has to stay away from the courthouse, at Aunt Bee's request. Anyway, when the camera shows Andy & Opie, Andy's hair is parted on the left

DVD's

I purchased two DVD's this week, and have enjoyed them both. First, The Music Man, starring Robert Preston & Shirley Jones, & co-starring Ron Howard. This was filmed in 1962, after Ron was playing Opie. Secondly, A Face In The Crowd, starring Andy Griffith. This old black & white is GREAT __

Andy's Temper In Color

When the show went to color, Deputy Warren Ferguson came aboard, & drove Andy out of his mind, with that Huh, Huh, Huh!! That may explain some of his disposition. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbm

Thelma Lou

I was in Mt Airy today (just went up to spend the day & do some shopping) & the Mt Airy newspaper was the hottest item in town. Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) has moved, & is now living in Mt Airy!!! You'd better believe in was front page story with lots of pictures!!!

Two Questions

1. Does anyone know who the baby (Andylene) was on the episode where the Darlings picked Opie to be the husband? She should be about 40 years old now. 2. Is there a TAGS rerun club in or around Wilmington, NC? Thanks, Ben Weaver, in NC _

Christmas

Merry Christmas to all TAGS fans!!! In the meantime, I'm gonna drive uptown & park next to a fire hydrant, & take the bench in front of the courthouse, & put it infront of my store. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/ma

Mayberry Days 2006

I just returned from Mayberry Days, and it was a "wonderful" weekend. Starting with the golf tournament on Thursday through the Worship service on Sunday morning, I was living in a better place, in happier times. Thanks to "ALL" who made Mayberry Days 2006 a huge success!!! Ben in NC ___

Mayberry Days 2006

Thursday is the day I've been waiting forfor a year. Leaving at 0630 hrs. for Mt Airy. Hope alot of ya'll will be there Ben in NC ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www

Warren

There has always been criticism of Warren Fergerson, and the comment --it just didn't work out. Can anybody tell me of any actor--past & present---that could have replaced Don Knotts (Barney). My answer is there is none--not even David Browning. It's kinda like trying to replace Dan Blocker (Hos

Old Western Reruns

I recently had digital cable added to my TV, and one of the channels shows old westerns--Sugarfoot, Rawhide, Maverick, Cheyenne, Wagon Train, etc. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com

Sighting

I was watching an old Maverick rerun last night, staring James Garner, and lo & behold---both Mr. Weaver's from TAGS (Ben. & the other one) were on the same show!!! ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wb

Mayberry Days--Mt Airy

If you are a golfer, and are planning on coming to Mayberry Days, you'll want to arrive on Thursday! The superball tournament at Mt Airy is an event you do not want to miss. There is nothing like a day on the links. Bring a team & enjoy the fun. Ben in NC (President of the Esquire Club)

Helmet Color

When Barney arrived back from the Army Surplus Store in Mt. Pilot, the helmet he walked into the courthouse with & laid on the desk was black. From then on out, it was white with the badge decaled, or painted on it. Just wondering about a "Notice"! On another notethe Oscar's & Grammys becam

Barney

There are "millions" of people who are not even born yet, that will eventually laugh, as we do now, at Barney Fife, everyday. Don Knotts-- the man---has left us, but his spirit lives forever in our lives for generations to come!!! Thank God for Don Knotts Ben, in NC. __

Sightings

I was watching "The Day The Earth Stood Still" filmed in 1951. There was Aunt Bee, and also the guy who recorded the bluegrass album on TAGS . ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http

Ron Howard

If you want to see Ron Howard at his best, view the "original" movie, The Music Man, starring Robert Preston & Shirley Jones. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.co

Mayberry Book & Website

YO (learned that word in the National Guard)!!! Check out www.insearchofmayberry.com . Happy 2006 to you all Ben in North Carolina ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://mail.wbmutbb.com/mailman/listinfo/wbmutbb_wbmutbb.com http://www.ma