Happy 57th anniversary of TAGS!

Today, October 3, 2017 is the 57th anniversary of the first TAGS episode aired on October 3, 1960. As they say, the rest is history! Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Andy Griffith 7-3-2012

Just a reminder that today, 7-3-2017, is the 5 year anniversary of Andy Griffith's death. We miss you Andy! RIP Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Don Rickles passed away

I just heard that Don Rickles passed away. He was our beloved Newton Monroe on TAGS who sold Barney the fake fur piece that he gave to Thelma Lou. R.I.P. Don Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

TAGS alumni sightings

I just saw Andy's cousin Gloria (played by Jan Shutan) from "Guest in the House" episode on an original "Star Trek" episode. She played a new Starfleet Lt. in the episode "Lights from Zetar" whose brain was taken over by aliens. Scotty was falling in love with her. The funniest line was at the b

William Christopher passed away

I just saw online where William Christopher passed away yesterday (Dec. 31, 2016) at the age of 84. He played in two TAGS episodes: IRS agent Mr. Heathcote in "Aunt Bee on TV" and Dr. Thomas Peterson in "New Doctor in Town". Of course, he is probably most famous for playing Father Mulcahy in "M*

Bernard Fox passed away

I just saw online where Bernard Fox, our beloved Malcolm Merriweather on TAGS , passed away on Dec. 14. He was 89. Here is a link to a brief obituary. http://my.xfinity.com/articles/entertainment/20161214/US--Obit-Bernard.Fox/ Nobody makes a cornish pasty quite like Malcolm. RIP Malcolm.

Ken's squad car

Hey, Ken of "Mayberry Memories" chapter. What year and model is your squad car? It looks like a 1967 Ford Custom to me.   Mr. Schwump ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Barbara Eden in Knoxville, TN June 24-26

This is BIG!   There will be a big Fan Boy Expo held at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN) on June 24-26. Among the many stars coming will be Barbara Eden who played manicurist Ellen Brown on TAGS . There is an admission charge of $22 on Friday, $30 on Saturday

Briscoe on "Twilight Zone"

Last night I happened to watch a "The Twilight Zone" episode that featured none other than Denver Pyle (Briscoe Darling). The episode was titled "Black Leather Jackets" (1964). Denver played a father of a teenage daughter who was being pursued by a human-like alien who lived next door. He was cl

RIP Andy

It was 3 years ago today (July 3, 2012) that our beloved Andy Griffith passed away. RIP Andy. We miss you.   Mr. Schwamp ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

two NEW Nice Dress Nellie sightings on TAGS!

My trained noticer eyes have just noticed two NEW sightings of Nice Dress Nellie on TAGS , the most frequently seen female extra on TAGS . 1. Nellie was seen eating dinner at the fancy French restaurant in Raleigh behind Andy in "Andy's Rich Girlfriend" (episode 67). When Andy claims he will le

RIP Andy Griffith second anniversary

Today, July 3, is the second anniversary of Andy Griffith's death in 2012. RIP Andy. We miss you. Mr. Schwump ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

Happy birthday Andy!

Today, June 1, is Andy Griffith's birthday. He would have been 88 today. We miss you, Ange! Mr. Schwump ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/

a new Nice Dress Nellie sighting on TAGS!!

I'm just all giddy thinking about my new Nice Dress Nellie sighting on TAGS! I checked the list at the Mayberry Historical Society at http://www.mayberry.info/history/index.php?title=Nellie  and I don't see the episode listed, so I'm plowing some new ground here! Nice Dress Nellie can be see

Emma Brand and Malcolm Merriweather sighting

I was thrilled to see our very own Emma Brand on the Dick Van Dyke Show a night or two ago. She was in Laura's writing class taught by none other than Malcolm Merriweather (Bernard Fox)! This episode was made in 1964, so it was after her TAGS appearances. She was hilarious as usual. Her characte

Richard Bull passed away

Richard Bull, who portrayed school teacher Mr. Jackson in "Opie's Piano Lesson" (episode #215) has passed away. Mr. Jackson introduced Flip Conroy to Opie's football team. You can read more online at http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/entertainment/20140205/US--Obit-Richard.Bull/ . He also