Fewest--depends on which way you count

The question seems like a simple one, but the criteria needs to be clear. When talking about Episodes with the fewest characters..do you or do you not count background actors/speaking characters.?? I tend to count only main characters and guest stars who speak. If that is the case, then Hot Ro

Tom Jacobs

Well, first of all, if we're going to talk about Tom Jacobs, let's make sure everyone knows who he is. http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Tom_Jacobs Here he is on our Mayberry Gossip Club/Historical Society web site. There is also a list of all the episodes (that I/we could list)

Valentine King and Queen

Bobby Gribble and Emma Larch Tila Lee and her man..The story Andy told to the Lady Prisoner about how they saw each other for years before the awkward move of Saying "Talia Lee ..after all this time we've been sitting together..Don't you smell a rat?" The Untrained Voice _

TAGS flashback

This week, in the Super Bowl City of Indianapolis, they had throngs of people a couple of nights for outdoor concerts on the city streets dubbed Super Bowl Village. As the crowd swelled to over 100,000 it got elbow to elbow. A TV station interviewed and young man, from the other side of a cha

Mannequin theory

>>In the season six episode "Malcolm at the Crossroads" I am almost positive there is a male mannequin being used as a Mayberry citizen. Ken Anderson<< I have always wondered about that too. Ken. They had plenty of extras. Have never come up with a logical reason for that. Jimmy Dean down in A

Martha And Mr. Schwamp

Well, I'm glad you guys solved the Martha riddle. I remember seeing George Washington a few times in Mayberry on Calendars, and pictures, dollar bills and such. Then, of course, we see Martha just once--embodied in her Lavaliere (sp) in the state mobile museum. So I think George and Martha Wa

Before his time again

We see a lot of press today regarding texting and driving at the same time. Do you know what Barney first grabbed Malcolm Meriweather for? For "Bicycling and map reading" at the same time. Of course he collided with a truck and caused all kinds of chaos..but it was an early form of distracted

iMayberry Community

Thanks for the coaching Allan on the iMayberryCommunity I joined up that there Community, but I'm just like a wallflower at Mrs. Wiley's Social mixer. I don't know how to get involved. I'm kind of social media impaired. Like Ernest T, I'm waiting for the rhythm to saunter into the middle of

Calendar oops

>>>If you're like me you miss our annual Mayberry calendars. Well if you happen >>>to have a 2005 calendar you can put a sticky note over the "05" with a "12" >>>on it. Same days of the year with January 1st on Sunday. Enjoy! Carolina >>>Tom<<< Others will probably point this out Carolina Tom

Salve--not a bad price

http://www.amazon.com/Dobbs-Rescue-Squad-Natural-Dr/dp/B00570EQ08 I was shopping with my Darling person yesterday and ran across something that looked like Miracle Salve. It was Dr Dobbs Rescue Squad salve. They wanted $6.50 for three fourths of an ounce!! (I think this link sells it for $5

Do I need a ticket book in my hat?

Do I need a ticket book in my hat? (to keep notes of things I think about writing into the Digest) Throughout my week, I encounter different things in life or in some media that reminds me of our favorite show, and of this Digest. Then, the next time I sit down at my computer..I suffer CRS-

Mayberry Keepsake

That is a great question..what Would I keep?? So many choices The Candlestick Phone, the Jail Keys, the Gavel, Barney's actual bullet--those would all be in my top Five But I would have to say Eagle Eye Annie. I could display her Proudly..take her out for a little fishin..or trade her for tha

Another Kind of Chicken Thief

My family was at a Wal-mart Superstore this past weekend. When ready to check out, I found the shortest line, or so it seemed. As per Murphy's law there was an issue with one guy checking out., There was just one other person, and she just had a hot pad (when she could have bought from Bert M

Naked facts

1) Barney said Otis was standing Naked before them-to which It is said "I was not" 2) Aunt Bee called Opie a Naked Savage when he was shirtless 2) I 'm guessing--- didn't Barney once refer to "the naked city"?? or did Goober ask Helen about his vision with the naked eye?? D

20 Years

What's amazing to me about the Digest going for 20 years..is that you, Allan, continue to overcome technical problems like the one apparently just solved, and continue to persevere. It's one thing to have given birth to it, and moderate (as you had to do manually for a number of years) but quit

More on JQ and TAGS

Hey thanks Paul Mulik for your comments and list of these who appeared on Johnny Quest who were also TAGS alums. There is another one, I believe, and I can't believe he was not credited. There is an episode on Disc 3 of the set when the Quest clan lands on a Freighter after leaving Singapore.

my two 60's favorites connected by at least one voice

Andy Griffith and Johnny Quest While I was a young boy in the 60's , I liked The Andy Griffith SHOW (TAGS), but my most fond TV viewing memories were waking up on Saturday morning and watching Johnny Quest. In securing the Johnny Quest DVD series, I've been listening for cross-over voices, and

Rance Howard great in another Ron Howard Film

This weekend I watched the Ron Howard Film Angels and Demons. This film was the Sequel to the Davinci Code.. both based on controversial Dan Brown Novels. This film, like many of Ron Howard's..was not Mayberry..but it was very well done in the genre. I was pleasantly surprised to see his fat

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

remembering George Ives

>>>This is one alumni I've never spotted before. George Ives showed up on >>>Bewitched as a psychiatrist. We know him better as Mr. Harvey, the producer >>>who wanted to do the TV show in Mayberry in TV or Not TV. Everybody >>>remembers Gavin McLeod was the director and Pat Stuart was Miss B

I'll tell you who won!--someone who uses another name called

Since we're winding down from Name Calling-gotta mention the group of names that Barney called himself Rifle Fife, Fast Gun Fife, and of course "the Scamp" (who used to climb in the rich guys Apple trees) I think I read that my fellow Hoosier (or at least Midwesterner) Mike "the Scamp" H

Names--thanks for help

Hey thanks everyone for pitching in on the name calling topic. We did well as a group and we will probably come up with a few more in the next few days. It all started with "snoop Snoop bulb-snatcher" when I wrote a quick post about 100 Watt light bulbs going away. If you get really mad at

Names to add to the list

>>>Barney once called Helen a "dame" which upset Andy. However Andy once >>>referred to her as a "third party" which (although not dirty) upset both Helen and Thelma Lou. Kim - TX<< Thanks Kim, those are good!. I'll add them to the list of shame..also I guess we would have to Add "Child", beca

Duo's after TAGS

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POC

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Spike Jones and????

I know many of you may remember a band called "Spike Jones and His City Slickers". They were popular on radio and TV in the 40's and 50's. They mostly played silly songs. A member of Spike Jones' band appeared twice on Andy in two different shows in two different roles. Can you remember the n

David Browning's daughter--Shazam, you have to see this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fgd1UKVdpQ&feature=related OK you may not be a reality show fan, but you have to see this if you have ever seen or heard David Browning, or met he and or Patty. Even if you just somewhat like magic, you will be impressed with Lindsay Browning as a Magician's assis

Sande's Schwamp question

>>>By the way, when was Mr. Schwump's first appearance on Andy? Sande Riggs<<< OK, you old-timers already know this but this is the people like Sande that have no caught on yet (noticed) to our Schwamp page. Here at the rock. I mean at the bottom of every Digest is a link to the Mayberry H

Pick-ups and Splashes from Floor and Pool

>>>There was a point in the middle of the episode where Andy missed a chance to teach Opie a life lesson. When Opie and Andy are in the living room and Andy is looking at the mosaic, Opie tells Andy that some of his friends came over earlier that day and laughed at the mosaic<<< Orville Hendricks

David Brownings Daughter shines again!!

For those of you who don't watch one of the modern-day Colonel Tim's Talent time shows "America's Got Talent", David Browning's (the Mayberry Deputy) daughter appeared again this week as a disappearing Magician's assistant with Michael Grasso. The story is that she appeared on the show with him

Hollering Boo

>>>Joe Gritton's post After reading your post I could only think, How I wish I had been there to sneak up behind you and hollar "BOO!" Robert Phillips OK Robert you know what I would have done if I was an my Kid-watch Church Patrol and you came up behind me and scared me like that

My Barney Experience

My Barney Experience This past Sunday, my church had a special event called Worship in the City. Basically we had 4,000 or so people from our church and others combine for an outside service in a park right in the middle of a big city. I signed up for Kid-watch..which I wasn't sure what would b

how wrong was it?

>>>Also, I noticed that on the Season 2 DVD...I think it's on disc 2 or 3-on the menu screen, there is a picture of Andy and Warren. This seems odd to me, because Warren didn't come around until almost the end of the show. I wonder why they would put him on the Season 2 DVD? Have a great day ev

Tribute Artists..more

Just to add to what Sandy and Mike have said, Tim does have a great relationship with George Lindsey. The last time I saw Tim, he talked about going to George's birthday party. He reported that George asked Him "How is our career going?" George's heath does not allow him to do much "acting" or

Bargain Day--Not in Script--other thought about that episode

I thought I would check out one of Neil Bentley's ideas of episodes that may contain the episode name (good excuse to watch a favorite anyway, huh) I watched Bargain Day. When Aunt Bee pours from the big bag of sugar there was a lot of talk about bargains and prices..but never "Bargain Day". In

Names of Episodes in Dialog

Well now we have some impressive lists thanks to Neil Bentley and Harriet the Chicken Thief. Leave it to a Lawyer to throw more paperwork at you that you can handle. Amongst Neil's List (and Your Honor I have to disqualify the ones with just one word besides "The" or "A" like "The Inspector" th

Title in the Dialog--spoken by characters

Thanks to Mike CJ Becker and David Quinn for these answer so far, to my question..what Episodes Titles (with more than one word beside the or a) are contained in the Dialog spoken by characters. Mike, your answers are all new to meand I can picture two of them being spoken. I'll have to wai

Titles in Dialog

I've noticed before that in two or three episode in particular, the Title of the Episode (minus a small word such a or the) is included in the actual words spoken by the characters..three times I think..by different characters in one case, multiple times by two characters in another, and once by

Two Ken Anderson's in Eau Claire?

Two Ken Anderson's in the same town? I just want to know which one of them was the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals a few year back. The Untrained Voice 2 Ken's on the Digest is good too. I thought the one In Toy Story 3 was hilarious. ___ W

Barney's transportation

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Schwamp or not

>>>This is for the Schwamp aficionados out there. I just finished watching the last episode of season five, "Banjo Playing Deputy," and I noticed a possible appearance by Mr. Schwamp. I say "possible" because one can only see him from the rear. Therefore, there's probably no way to get an "of

Griffith Show gets another Honor--and more stiff

I was browsing through TV guide Magazine at a local store tonight, and discovered a nice surprise. They had a fan-base poll of the favorite TV guide covers for each decade, and guess who won for the 60's?? Well go ahead and guess. The Andy Griffith Show. ((sorry I didn't let you guess) It

a lost letter to Ken???

>From Ken Anderson <>> Ken , Thanks for sharing that. I somehow got a few of your letters that got misdirected and mailed to me..perhaps they had my address from when I had to do Community Service thre at the school for writing on the walls. (you just can't get by with breaking rule 1 an

names

For that first name last name thing (Isn't that a puzzle category on Wheel of Fortune) Parley Baer and Bear Whochasesmayoruptree And I can't believe I came up with this one, but Bob Denver-Denver Pyle!!! There's got to be a CharlesCharles _ or a Lewis Lewis somewhere. I did

Lake Loon Playing Tennis

I had to laugh about the Tennis player who sounded like a Lake Loon. As soon as I read that, (I am a Tennis Fan) I knew exactly who was being referred to. Maria Sharapova.I never thought of it, but she does sound exactly like the sound that Andy made as a Lake Loon. If I am correct, Maria is

Mayberry Deputy's daughter makes Count proud

A few days ago, I mentioned That David Browning's (Mayberry Deputy) daughter did well on America's Got Talent, as a Magician's assistant. Here is a link to her performance with Michael Grasso. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v35_a_GW9To There was some nice sleight of hand in Mayberry by the likes

David Browning's daughter awesome

May I be one of the first to say that Lindsay Browning was awesome as a magician's assistant on America's got talent. She was on, as proud papa, David told us on Tuesday night, and you just have to see the illusion that She played a big part in. It may even be out on YouTube by now. I'll bet the

Restaurant Slogan

I took my daughter to her favorite sandwich shop this weekend and the message on the table tent caught my eye. "Tweet You Buds" was the message at Jimmy John's That sounds an awful lot like "twangs my buds" uttered of course by the great Briscoe Darling. This had to do with a Twitter page or co

My typos--corrected resend

Well you'd think a fella that has to write part of the time for a living could spell Earp!! But I somehow typed it as "Ear" which may have confused you on the whole post. I was talking about Wyatt Earp Days in Tuscon AZ. The link bled of the page as well, so if you want to check it out, just ty

I wonder if they stole Fred Gibson's idea!!

I wonder if they stole Fred Gibson's idea!! Here I thought the only thing going on Memorial Day weekend that is TAGS related..is Gomer (Jim Nabors) singing at the Indianapolis 500. Well imagine my surprise when I heard today on Millionaire that there is a Wyatt Ear Festival!! It sounds like a cr

Big Bang and taking things apart

>>>I watched 'The Big Bang Theory', this past Monday night. Funny show, but not my cup of tea. I noticed that the two main characters names were Leonard and Sheldon. I looked it up on imdb.com about the show and it said they were named after Sheldon Leonard, executive producer of "TAGS". TAGS

Speed Speed Speed

Guys Below is my take on your points on that safety aspect of the Car in the Courthouse >>>In the episode "Goober Takes a Car Apart",what "safety point" did Sheriff Jackson think the car in the courthouse was bringing across? He did not elaborate Any further on the statement. -

Everybody want to talk about the weather, but

>>With the exception of this episode, plus a couple with rain and thunderstorms, I don't recall anything other than perfect scripted weather. Anyone else recall ominous weather in our fair town? Dewey in NC Well Dewey we always tend to forget the draught. Remember that long draught when the

One-hit wonders

>>>While watching "Stranger in Town" this morning, I got to thinking about people who lived in Mayberry who only appeared one time on Andy. In this show, there was Lucy Matthews and her brother Bill. They had big parts in this show, but were never seen again. Then there were the Merry Makers

Aunt Bee's Beau

>>>Aunt Bee was engaged to the captain of the ship that she took a tour on. The actor was Will Greer who played Grandpa Walton. However, when he retired he could not adjust to being a landlubber so Aunt Bee graciously let him go back to sea.<<< I could remember it was a guy in a white suit..b

Larynx Exercises

About a week ago, I was watching the Celebrity Apprentice. One of the contestants is Cindy Lauper, an iconic Singer. She was in a van with teammates going to a studio to sing some commercials, and she had some laryngitis the day before. She started making some weird sounds with her finger in her

Thelma Lou's Job and a movie

Concerning Thelma Lou's job, there was one episode, I do not remember which one, that Thelma Lou is in the courthouse and she says "I have to get back to the office". Therefore, Thelma Lou works in an office. I do not think there were any other hints about where she worked. I have always im

primary voting day in Indiana

Today is Primary day here in Indiana. Whenever an election day comes, I conjure up images of the memorable Mayberry Elections. Barney vs. Andy, Howard Vs Aunt Bee, and Sam Jones Vs Emmett. In this election, we are voting for a new Sheriff, and the incumbent is backing a current Deputy. It remi

Ken's newspaper article

>>>My hometown newspaper did a very very nice story about my growing up in a small town and how it got me interested in Mayberry. It made the front page with a picture of me in my uniformKen Anderson<<< Ken I think you need to cut that article out of the paper and frame it...and have M

No-show at Mayberry Cafe

Thanks Mike "the Scamp" for thinking of me in your wonderful write-up below. I thought about saying I wanted folks like Briscoe's dear wife to go back to think I was just a 'figment' aka virtual person again, but since y'all saw me last time there, that wouldn't work. Actually, I had a bad case

Bout to pop--Jayne's claim

>>I was watching the episode where the Darling's are coming to town to pick up PFC Dudd Wash. When they are in the cell eating the white beans and they are handing their plates to Aunt Bee, one of them says "Bout to pop" and then when she is leaving you can see one say "Night". So looks like t

if he only had Opie's Pa

If only he had Opie's Pa Recently I watched as the world's most famous golfer was being interviewed after finishing in the top four in one of the most prestigious Golf Tournaments in the world, the Masters. Without saying too much, this individual had been off the tour for about five months due

Mayberry and "Hoosiers" connections

Has anyone else ever noticed the similarities between the town in the Movie "Hoosiers" and Mayberry? You could pick up the local l rumors at the Gas Station. A teacher was a well-respected member of the community that the main character fell in love with. There was a prominent sheriff, a minst

Look at this familiar profile morphed into Cartoon

With all due respect to our resident cartoonist, I think TAGS fans will enjoy this Cartoon with a familiar ring. (see April 7) http://blogs.indystar.com/varvelblog/ ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb

Observations on "Opie's Rival" and life lessons from the "Bed Jacket"

I watched an Episode this weekend with my daughter and we noticed a couple of things. 1) This was an episode about Andy's love life, and getting a new girlfriend, that Barney was NOT involved in. This is when he gets serious about Peggy. In "The County Nurse" (where Peggy first appears and

Saw Skippy on Gomer

Skippy was the lesser known of the two Fun Girls. I was pleased to see her in a Season Two Episode of Gomer Pyle. She played Sergeant Carter's girlfriend when He and Gomer visited Las Vegas. Also I was pleased to see our infamous Nice Dress Nellie. She was in the crowd scenes as usual when they

Taylors selected as one of TV's top 20 families.

On the newsstands this week, is a copy of TV Guide which feature the top 50 Television families. Predictably there are some in the group that are far from Mayberry values, but I think the fact that the Taylors were selected is a tribute to our favorite show. I believe they were selected #18, whic

Small cast counts and Ron Howard

We have an interesting discussion going on about Episodes with the fewest actors. Now if I put on my Andy hat, I'd say we need a common uniform score sheet, that might be set up something like this. Main characters,Guest stars,Speaking Background actors, Nonspeaking b

People Names as place names

I enjoyed the list of names of places..but I probably need to spend more time at the grocery too. Not much around here to eat. I think we should do the reverse now. Name people in the real world, with Mayberry place names..in their name. I know Beth Mayberry, Brad Mayberry Sir Walter Raleigh, R

MR. Scwamp Soul mate

I think the last we saw of Mr.Schwump was when he attended Mrs. Wiley's party (where Ernest T. was mistaken for someone from Back Bay, Boston). Since he availed himself of every social opportunity, he must have eventually found his soul mate. (I think he had a wild streak in him!)I'm think

More TAGS veterans on Gomer Pyle USMC

I enjoy watching Season 2 of Gomer Pyle when I have a little time to spare. This week I saw a good Episode with Gomer endearing himself to a General's little girl with his child-like qualities. It featured TAGS veterans Amzie Strickland (Miss Rosemary & Home-buyer) as the girl's Nanny, and

Cary Grant said it

We all know that Goober's impression of Cary Grant was a rapid fire "Judie Judie Judie" Last night while browsing in a book store, I ran across a biography of Cary Grant. Knowing little more about the man, I was surprised to scan and find in the index a reference to "Judie Judie Judie" The Autho

More on Nice Dress Nellie

>>>My one claim to fame is that I came up with "Nice Dress Nellie." It is based on a comment in one episode Andy made to Nellie about her dress. I'm hoping to maybe get invited to Mayberry Days as one of the celebrities. They can introduce me from the stage and I'll smile and nod. Dan<<< I w

TAGS stars on Gomer

I was watching a CD of Gomer Pyle, USMC, Season 2 Of course there are some TAGS alums. That's the fun part..spotting familiar Mayberry faces, and sometimes places. Ken Lynch was included, as a Police officer ,,no surprise there (he was in The Manhunt, I believe, Episode 2) Tol Avery (Ben

Thelma Lou and Otis and trivial trivialities

On another subject, while Thelma Lou and Otis may have never appeared together?on an episode of TAGS, Betty Lynn and Hal Smith were both special guests at the 1989 Memphis Film Festival. Brian Rodahaver One Of Maryland's Biggest TAGS Fans!!! Brian I don't know of you caught this, becaus

Gomer with Floyd

-- How about.I don't remember Gomer ever appearing with Floyd. Sue Doughty High Point, NC *** Remember the surprise Party for Andy and Helen??? Gomer was outside choking on his Hootie Who Hootie Who, and Floyd was the first one to notice And

My trivia question--Canadian

The Canadian "famous name" that I was looking for (that is on the cover of GAMES magazine this month) was Glen Ford. Him being a "G-man" and everything...I just assumed he was a US citizen. All together now "Untrained Voice, That's the actor in the man." I'm still stumped by the other Trivia

Famous Mayberry Related Face on Games Magazine

The current News Stand Issue of GAMES Magazine has a puzzle with picture of famous people born in Canada. Do you know what famous TAG connected Actor was born in Canada? ..probably more than one, but see if you can name this familiar face. The Untrained Voice ___

Another "first name" angle and call

I was in a party store recently with my darling person (I scanned the boxes for ideas for parties so I could be a good idea man like Barney). They had a baby name book. Name included "Goober" Names not Included: Gomer or Opie. I was shocked. As this groups has pointed out there was Gomer ( a

another Christmas Episode??

>From NITAI would love to have had more TAGS Christmas episodes. I have been rolling over in my mind what I would have wanted in a Christmas episode, but y'all are so good at this, please help me pull this story together. Hope y'all have a Blessed Christmas Nita Kuhns Summertown,

one more Christmas episode note

Do you know what all Christmas Carols are sung or played as background music during the Christmas episode.?? Write them down, then sit down and watch it and see how you did. That Earl Hagen (I think it was him) did a mighty fine job with the soundtrack. Course I wouldn't know too much about that

Christmas Episode and thoughts

Thanks Janet and Allan for the attention on the Christmas Episode. Normally I watch on Christmas Eve, but I decided to have a preview to keep an eye on the Christmas Card Caper. Good discovery. Very interesting (listen to Two Chairs, No Waiting Podcast if you have not yet). As one additiona

a neat experience

I have to add to what my new friend Mike, The Scamp, said the other day (below) Saturday, I drove about an hour to the little town of Danville Indiana. As I drove into the cheery little town, a billboard beckoned me "Lawson's Enterprises" (or something like that). When I got to the courthouse

Anniversary

I look forward to listening to the podcast shortly, but I just wanted to add my thanks to everyone and especially Allan, for keeping this little oasis of Mayberry spirit alive. I was afraid that with all the Social Networking going on these days, like Facebook, and Electronal marvels like our wond

Look in the book, your history book

I've been doing a little genealogy research in my spare time. Kind of like being my own Mayberry Historical Society. A couple of interesting facts so far. I have an "Aunt Nora"..who's husband's name begins with an O (like Ollie). I have some ancestors who served in the Revolutionary war. O

Deetroit, Deputy, and Delicacy

>>>Convict at Large was a great episode for Barney and Floyd.? My favorite scene in that one had little dialogue.? Barney dancing with Big Maude (aka Ralph Henderson) and Floyd keeping time to the music with his banana.? It makes me laugh everytime. ? Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgivin

FW: Andy Page--and One-show wonders

Hey, I put this one out on the line last weekend but I got nary a nibble, other than some pictures from Bob James (thanks Bob) . I thought I'd put some fresh potato salad bait on it, and thrown the line back out there again. ---any thoughts on Andy's favorites or other comments? Well, I starte

Andy Page

Well, I started this a while back and then got distracted...Listening to Leonard Blush I guess, and the Mayberry Podcast Two Chairs No Waiting. Actually just work and family chores, but anyway With Allan's help, I've posted a new Andy Page on the Mayberry Gossip Club/Historical Society. I real

Statue Episode--one more comment

>>>The Statue that was it. a good one with Howard's classic line "Yes I think the family would like to be alone " Dal McKennon was Bryan who also played in The Tingler 1959 Tom, you're doing a good job giving us highlights of TVLand-aired episodes. Did you notice Mr. Schwamp in the crowd scen

Halloween

Besides those cases mentioned there is at least one and possibly two references to "Trick or treat". When the inspector is coming (Barney is dreading) and Andy puts on the funny tie and fishing cap..Barney says something like. "Are you getting ready for trick or treat?" I believe also one of the

Alvy Moore Connection--my home town

I wrote about my class reunion a few days ago. I had so many people to talk to that I forgot to talk to one lady about a possible connection to our favorite show. I seemed to remember from elementary school that this girl's uncle, an actor, once came to our school. His name was Alvy Moore who p

A real veterinarian with Miracle salve?

One of the shows that I enjoy watching that does not take place in a small town in the 50's and 60's is "Shark Tank" On this week's episode there was a veterinarian who claimed to have a Pet Food that can prevent Cancer and other diseases in Pets. He appeared credible, but did not have the clini

Class Reunion

This past weekend I went to my High School Class Reunion. As I was preparing to go, I, of course, thought about the Reunion episodes on our favorite show. So I got out my yearbook (fortunately my wife didn't donate it to a disease drive). I made sure there were no notes about the tears on my pi

Most Characters

"In what episode was there the most TAGS players?"" Since I didn't get any help or concern or the great Aphid Invasion In Indiana, and the return of Henry Bennett to do some spraying from Aunt Bee's air plane...I'm going to weigh in on Tom's question. Tom K, this is an interesting que

UPDATE Where's Gold-brick Wheeler when we need him?

Don't know of everyone saw this yesterday. Click in the internet link to see a short article about a serious Aphid Invasion. I've added an update look out for that bedroom-on-wheels, Handyman truck. Henry Wheeler will be coming to the rescue soon. We've got an Aphid invasion in our Soy Beans

Where's Gold-brick Wheeler when we need him?

I just read about Mike's boring weekend. I can't believe a fellow Hoosier would say that when our Indianapolis Colts just won a big game with our modern day "Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts" Peyton Manning of the Colts. (you remember they guy that Opie trusted with the proper way to throw

Biggest Star and Goobers digs

I'm impressed with the knowledge and answers on the biggest star question. During the original run, I was like Goober in the "punch in the nose" episode, still comic book age.. I was going to say that Allan Hale was the "Biggest" guest star, ha ha..but I didn't really have a clue. I thought

First names---wrap up

>>>Finally Keith I got 2 actors who's first name was used in their characters name. Fred Sherman as Fred Goss and I believe my good friend Burt Mustin aka Judd and I think Burt on one ocassion.- aim to please.was I right Curt and Keith?my pleasure.God Bless all of you. Tom Kessel Col.Tims protege r

Bench Sitting

Tom, you've come up with another good topic..Bench sitting. In the Recent past, someone started a string on-who all sat in Andy's Chair at the courthouse. Another good one would be..who sat in the Barber's chair at Floyd's..and this one..who sat on the bench/chair in front of the Courth

200 acres on unspoiled loveliness

Today I saw the "Walnut Hills" episode, where the Taylors tried to keep up with the Hollanders. (Opie goes to camp, the Rich kids comes over and Aunt Bee fixes Shrimp and Duck). A few days ago someone mentioned Manteo, the Island when Andy lives. As I remembered seeing him give a tour of his pl

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