Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 24, Issue 22

To answer one of Holland’s questions in the previous digest, the airport Aunt Bee used was Whiteman Airport in the San Fernando Valley which still looks much the same today. Robbie Mount Airy NC > / ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Mount Airy and Aunt Bee's landing strip

Watching over the episode when Aunt Bea gets her pilots license. I know it wasnt Mt Airy but what city did the show producer use for the town in the scene ( where she wanted to look at her house while flying ) ? And what was the name of the airplane runway that was used ? Was it even an

WBMTUBB Group on Facebook

Hey everybody, It's been a while since I mentioned it so I thought I'd say something again to see if you might want to be a part of the WBMUTBB Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbmutbb/ We're up to almost 150 members over there where WBMTUBB members can share photos and other

{Spam?} Gomer lives on........

Another true story from up here where, once again, TAGS incidents happen in real life. Last month, it was our version of Ernest T. Bass throwing rocks through the windows of the U.S. Attorney's office; now it's this - Buffalo's version of Gomer on the roof: *Sniper rifle falls off roof during

Westerns + Personal Comments

In watching some Westerns yesterday, in one of them I saw Old Jud and James Best. James was the son of an outlaw and Jud was a bystander who lied about a shooting to save his own hide! But to tell the truth, James was the Best!!On a side note, we've made our last Mayberry Days. I have a couple

{Spam?} Barney's Words

TAGS fans, As I read a news story about one of the world's richest men, who is over 90, marrying a woman who is 60, I couldn't help but think of Barney's words of wisdom, "Easy to see what May sees in December: Santa Claus." Sam ___ WBMUTBB mailing

{Spam?} The Dillards & who

I too would have loved to seen that. Rick in Va Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

The Dillards and who?

TAGS fans, I was just watching a video on YouTube of an interview with Linda Ronstadt from the late 70s. She was talking about how, before she got famous, she would go to the Troubadour Club. She said she used to sit in the corner and sing blue grass and folk music "with Don [Henley] and Glenn

Alumni Sightings

On this afternoon's westerns on MeTV I spotted several alumni. In Bonanza Hubcaps Lesh and Mrs. Otis Campbell showed up. In the two Rifleman episodes Clara Edwards showed up in one and the State Inspector from the Dogs, Dogs, Dogs episode showed up in the other.

{Spam?} Morrison's be ready

Today is International Ski Patrol Day. I hope the Morrison sisters have plenty elixir on hand! Sam ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

{Spam?} Reply to Holland

You're welcome. I enjoy posting any articles or links I think would be worth passing on to TAGS fans. When you step back and think about it, it's pretty amazing how today we're still reminded of things from a program that stopped production over 55 years ago. I hope you're right and somebody at

Happy Birthday to the Blood Brothers Chapter

The Blood Brothers chapter of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club in Macon, Missouri celebrated our 10th anniversary on February 5 (even though it is official on February 7). We enjoyed visiting about TAGS and finding references to "ten" and "tin" (the traditional recognition for a tenth

RE: Checkpoint Chickie - in real life!

Thank you again Joe for posting a neat TAGS related article. After reading it I wonder if any female will say to a cop at Checkpoint Chickie... " But Barney I'm your mother ". Or I thought we truckers had an understanding ( with the law ) about going up Turner's grade"

Checkpoint Chickie - in real life! (Joe)

Thank you again Joe for posting a neat TAGS related article. After reading it I wonder if any female will say to a cop at Checkpoint Chickie... " But Barney I'm your mother ". Or I thought we truckers had an understanding ( with the law ) about going up Turner's grade" Thanks again Joe!

{Spam?} Ernest T. moved to Buffalo! (Joe)

Dear Joe, I read the interesting article you sent about the rocks being thrown. Thank you for sharing. I noticed there was nothing said about any witnesses or video recordings. Without such I would assume those rocks need to identified and possibly fingerprinted ! This poor fellow Jones could

{Spam?} Ernest T. moved to Buffalo!

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_15a75546-a10d-11ed-97b7-0749ffd28c31.html ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Checkpoint Chickie - in real life!

https://www.cbs7.com/.../midland-county-sheriffs-office.../

Keeping your word

I shared a short sermon which included a reflection to the Andy Griffith Show so I will share it here. By the way me and a few friends spent last Saturday ( 1-21-23 ) in Mt Airy. The town was full of people on that cold day. We had a great time looking around . Two of us had wonderful pork chop

{Spam?} Hello to all

To Mr. Cunningham … I say Giddy up! Harriet, the chicken thief who can always use a good lawyer ~~~ Hootie Hoot Brad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham"My card, in case you ever need my services..." ___ WBMUTBB

WBMUTBB Private Group on Facebook - T-shirt - Mayberry Meet-up 2023

Another reminder about the "private" Facebook Group I created for WBMUTBB. By private, it means only members of the group can see anything posted to the group. It also means no body outside the group can see who's a member. It's just another way for townsfolk to communicate and share the Mayberry

{Spam?} Hello to All

Hootie Hoot Brad "Neil Bentley" Cunningham"My card, in case you ever need my services..." ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

article from Only In Your State (NC)

Only in Your State has highlighted Mount Airy in a recent issue. It mentions 3 must-see historic landmarks. Guess what's #1? The Best Historic Landmarks In Mount Airy, North Carolina

Alumni Sighting

In tonight's Star Trek on H, Sheldon Collins (Arnold Bailey) showed up as a "tough kid". The episode was "A Piece of the Action". ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

WBMUTBB Facebook Group

Just a reminder about the "private" Facebook Group I created for WBMUTBB. It's just another way for townsfolk to communicate and share the Mayberry fun. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbmutbb Reminder: You MUST answer the questions of I won't approve your request on Facebook I mean, it's not

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 150 -- Allan's History Lesson

And then some of us have known you, Allan, for decades through this group. I've been silent for a long time too. Your history note reminded me how long I've enjoyed reading the digest in its differing forms. I remember Bob, Prodigy & the formation of WBMUTBB. Odd, since I don't remember what I

1960 Mayberry Squad Car for sale.

After much thought I have decided to sell my 1960 Mayberry Squad Car. It is a Ford Fairlane exactly like the one that was used in the show. It is in excellent condition winning many awards at car shows. It was used in the movie Mayberry man and featured on collectors call on MeTV out of

{Spam?} Andy on Carol Burnett

Last night on MeTV, Andy Griffith was the special guest on a November 1969 episode of "The Carol Burnett Show". He opened the show with his best storytelling style, telling his version of the Aesop's fable about the mouse and the lion. Then Andy was in kind of a goofy skit where he played a cop

Emma Brand sighting

I was excited to see our very own Emma Brand (Cheerio Meredith) on season 1 episode 4 of "Petticoat Junction". TAGS J. Howard Jackson (Roy Roberts) asked her for (wouldn't you know it) a dime so he could make a phone call. She found a dime to give him. I'll bet that was the very dime she was

{Spam?} Gomer Pyle

Thank you to Ron for your reply about Gomer Pyle and the Beverly Hillbillies. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

{Spam?} M(ayb)erry Christmas

M(ayb)erry Christmas to all and to all a good night!  Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

{Spam?} Floyd and Mr. Sims on the Twilight Zone

I just watched the humorous episode "Hocus Pocus and Frisby" and there was Howard McNear and Dabbs Greer, who made 4 TAGS appearances. This "Twilight Zone" episode was filmed in 1962, when Howard was also appearing in TAGS. They both were townspeople who got together in the general store/gas

Alumni Sighting

William Schallert (Quiet Sam) has been busy. This morning he showed up as a judge on Matlock then this afternoon he showed up as a minister on CHiPs. On another note, I recently received my dvd of the TAGS Christmas Special from 2015. The dvd includes the special itself, the Christmas Story

WBMUTBB Facebook Group up to 112 members

Hey folks and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Our branch of WBMUTBB over on Facebook now has 112 members! That about 10% of those signed up for the WBMUTBB Digest but it's a good number of folks. We've been posting photos and other stuff y'all might enjoy that we can't do here on the Digest. If you're

RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 157: Gomer Pyle on metv (Matthew Anderson)

It does appear the Beverly Hillbillies will be replacing Gomer Pyle in 2023 on MeTV. Ron (**Barn) McLendon LaVergne, TN ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

{Spam?} Gomer Pyle on metv

Metv has been advertising The Beverly Hillbillies that will start Jan. 9th at 8pm central weekdays. That is the normal slot for Gomer Pyle USMC. Anyone know if it will still be shown by metv? Thanks. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

{Spam?} Newsome family

Thank you so much for what you and your family have done over so many years in keeping Mayberry alive. God Bless you. You are truly a blessed family. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Colored Christmas episode

The colorized Andy Griffith Show Christmas Special, featuring "Christmas Story" and "The Pickle Story" in color, as they were seen for the first time during the hit presentation on CBS last Christmas. (The DVD will also include the black and white versions of both episodes.) --Allan Sadly,  I

Re: Colorized Christmas episod

> Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:09:11 + (UTC) > From: Carolyn Smith > Subject: Colorized Christmas episode > > If anyone hears that the colorized Christmas episode will be on TV, please post here. I loved > seeing it "live" a few years ago when it was on.? > Carolyn Smith"I was a pawn in the

Christmas Card from The Newsome's 2022

Christmas Card from The Newsome's 2022 https://youtu.be/AImMay2NH-E Another year has passed and even more exciting things have fallen our way. In 2021, The Mayberry Effect documentary & Mayberry Man movie premiered in the early fall. Allan believed this would be the end of his career on "film."

[no subject]

While watching "The Mayberry Band" I noticed something, it has probably been noticed before. The school bus taking the band to the state capital had "General Motors Truck" on the side. Most vehicles on the show were Fords. Have a Mayberry kind of day. Floyd: "I'm going to Nashville." Margaret: I

{Spam?} Colorized Christmas episode

If anyone hears that the colorized Christmas episode will be on TV, please post here. I loved seeing it "live" a few years ago when it was on.  Carolyn Smith"I was a pawn in the hands of a wily woman" chapter. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

{Spam?} Floyd sighting

I have been watching Peter Gunn episodes and Howard McNear has been in two of them with the same mannerisms as Floyd. Rick in Va Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

WBMUTBB Facebook Group up to 93 folks

Hey Folks, I don't like mentioning this over and over again but I'm afraid that there are several of the ~1,000 members here on the Digest that haven't seen the news about the expansion of our chapter to include a Facebook Group. If you're interested, you can join us over there by going to:

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 151

Just sent my request to Join. I hope I know the password!  Brenda On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM wrote: > Send WBMUTBB mailing list submissions to > wbmutbb@wbmutbb.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >

WBMUTBB Chapter

Hey Folks, We have about 68 of us over on https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbmutbb now. That's in two days. I'm sure that some of you haven't even read the Digest to notice that we've expanded to have a Facebook Group. If you're interested, head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbmutbb

Come join us on Facebook as well.

I wanted to make sure that y'all saw the note that appeared in yesterday's Digest so I'm repeating some of it below. To EXPAND our online chapter, I have created a Facebook group called, "WBMUTBB Chapter." It's a private group on Facebook and I'd like to invite you there if you'd like to come.

New WBMUTBB Facebook Group

Hey WBMUTBB! I've been a stranger here in town for a long timereading all the comments but never joining in the conversationso some of you may not even know me. I'm Allan Newsome and here's a bit of a history. HISTORY REPORT Back in April of 1990, a fellow named Bob Bravetti was on the

Lenard Blush

Hello to all! Lenard Blush, Lenard Blush, Lenard Blush! Is that all you ever think about? Have a Happy Holiday! And a Mayberry Day, Danna In Indiana ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

{Spam?} Re: Christmas Vocalists

Jeff: My favorite male vocalist at Christmastime is Leonard Blush! John “Gomer” Worsham ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Sirius XM Top 25 Top Christmas Male Vocalists

Jim Nabors was voted #24 of the top 25 Christmas male vocalists as voted by Sirius XM Listeners and broadcast on the Holiday Traditions channel. His introduction by the host included mentions of TAGS and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. How I vote, brother is my business! Jeff

{Spam?} Fort Lauderdale

Sent from my GalaxyWatching Gomer Pyle last  night.  "Mrs. Mendlebright" played Gomer's grandmother.  She mentioned a relative living in Fort Lauderdale.  A funny reference for TAGS fans.Also, noticed today (trained noticer) the inside of Andy's empty coffee cup was very stained with coffee.  

Alumni Sighting

On Thanksgiving night, I was flipping through the channels, and stopped for a short time on Turner Classic Movies.They were playing that famous Cary Grant movie "North By Northwest". When I got there they were having an auction in a room full of people. The auctioneer was C. J.

{Spam?} Barney

On my Thanksgiving trip, we passed a sign on I-75 in South Georgia pointing to Barneyville. I posted a picture of it on facebook and had many comments. One was from a man that lives there! Elizabeth in Georgia. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

{Spam?} Alumni

For those interested in Alumni sightings, The Rifleman is must-see TV! Countless TAGS as well as other future stars just getting started. I just DVR the entire series and watch them 2-3 at a time. IMDB is an invaluable website to match up some of the more obscure actors. Off the top of my head in

Madge Blake

Also Madge Blake played Flora Mac Michaels for 27 episodes on The Real McCoys. Rick in Va Sent from my iPhone ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Alumni Sightings

Today on Wagon Train several alumni appeared. Jean Carson, James Westerfield, Malcolm Atterbury, and Ken Lynch all appeared. Then on the first Adam-12, Sam Edwards appeared. Lots of alumni in a short time. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

{Spam?} Carol Burnett

On a Carol Burnett show on MeTV there was a picture of Francis Bauvier on the wall of the skit. There were other actors pictures but I didn't recognize them. Nanette Fabre was the guest star. Elizabeth in Ga ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Aunt Bee

I read somewhere that Madge Blake, the actress who played Larry Mondello's mother on Leave it to Beaver was the first choice to play Aunt Bee. I am not sure how true this is, but as I said, I did read that somewhere, but I cannot recall where. Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau

RE: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 143

Madge Blake might have made a great Aunt Bee; motherly, doting, loving and congenial. She did turn into Aunt Harriet on Batman and was Larry Mondello’s mom. Love her voice. Harriet, the chicken thief who had several “Aunt Bees” in her life and who weren’t even related. We just called them

Aunt Bee

Sent from my GalaxyI'm wondering if other actresses tried out for the part of Aunt Bee.  I can't think of anyone who would fit the part like Francis Bavier.  Just perfect.  She doesn't even look like a Francis. She is Aunt Bee.Anybody know if there were others considered for the part?B

TAGS on TDVD Show

Too funny…story about what if Don Knotts had shown up on Dick Van Dyke Show instead of Danny Thomas? If you’ve never seen “It may look like a walnut” episode on The DVD Show, the rest of this will go right over your head (quote Barney). Danny Thomas Popped up on the "Dick Van Dyke Show’s

Re: Barney lives on.

> >Re: Barney lives on The high sheriff should make him carry an empty gun and keep only one bill it in his pocket. Millie in San Diego ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

to Mike Creech

To Mike C. I was never good at business. Thats pretty evil of Ben to do such a thing. Andy was right maybe he would just " nasty away ". Good thing Ben didnt insist on little Opie having a panhandlers ( or whatever it was ) permit like Andy did Colonel Harvey. Holland

{Spam?} Barney lives on

True story that happened a few days ago - luckily no serious injury.. https://www.wthitv.com/news/police-identify-vermillion-co-deputy-who-they-say-accidentally-shot-a-south-vermillion-student/article_626a0f58-668a-11ed-805f-b3430947aa94.html JOE from G.I.

Alumni Sighting

Saturday morning on Turner Classic Movies, they were playing their usual old cowboy movie like we used to watch on Saturday mornings down at the movie theater.This one was from 1949, Brand Of Fear, and starred Jimmy Wakely. The love interest/schoolmarm was The Perfect Female, Gail

alumni sighting

While watching Gomer Pyle: USMC, Gomer Dates A Movie Star, season 1, episode 29. I spotted 5 alumni from TAGS. Jim Nabors - Gomer Pyle Frank Sutton - Sgt. Carter Ruta Lee - Gloria Morgan on TAGS as Jean Boswell and Darlene Mason Ronnie Schell - Duke Slater on TAGS as Bernie and Jim Martin Larry

alumni sighting

In flipping thru the channels this morning I came upon our Miss Crump sitting in the front seat of a convertible right next to the handsome Steve McQueen; the film was called The Blob. She sure did look young! Aunt Bee of Orlando ___ WBMUTBB

Re: WBMUTBB Digest, Vol 23, Issue 137

1. Ben Weaver and big business (H S) > > How did Ben Weaver lower his prices than good ole Burt’s prices? You missed a very important example of one of Ben Weavers character traits. He was willing to sell his items at a loss to drive Bert Miller out of business that would in turn make him

Ben Weaver and big business

How did Ben Weaver lower his prices than good ole Burts prices ? All he had was a homemade stand. No overhead like Weavers Dept Store ? I know momentary suspension of disbelief' just enjoy the show,. But then I remember Ben Weaver ( on the Christmas episode ) asked Andy something ( at the

Colonel Fife

I am reading a novel about World War 1 in France. It is about the medical treatment of wounded soldiers, and the commander of this large medical unit is Colonel Fife. Now we all know that Otis Campbell is the direct descendant of the Revolutionary War hero Nathan Tibbs. But maybe, just maybe,

Alumni Sighting - and TAGS theme

Watching the "Twilight Zone" last night on MeTV, there was Jean (Daphne) Carson playing the wife of a crook in a pretty good episode called "A Most Unusual Camera" - a couple years before appearing on TAGS. Then, while listening to an NPR segment about the role of sheriffs in America, the host

Andys Rival

On Andys Rival episode ( seen it a many time ) I always consider the director went overboard when placing Helen and Frank Smith on the same side of the table at the diner. Nothing wrong with the two of them ( who had been working together ) getting a bite to eat afterwards. But for them to be

PRICES

I have given this subject a lot of thought, and I have came up with a ratio of 10X.For instance, in the 60's a hamburger cost a quarter.Today it is about $2.50. Bottle of pop, a dime.Today it is a dollar. Minimum wage dollar and a quarter, today it is around $12.50. Gallon

Re: Price Comparisons

Talk about Opie's 'allowance' being raised, I'd like to know just what is an allowance? I grew up on a farm and got 3 meals, clothes, bed, all I needed. But it was nice he got a little spendin' money to buy what he needed! Still, I'd rather watch TAGS than any show on TV! I feel certain we've

Then and now

I like to compare prices and costs from TAGS (and other shows) to today's prices, just for comparison purposes. For TAGS, if you multiply the prices by 8, that gives a rough idea of what the cost would be today. So, whether it is the price of haircuts at Floyd's, or the cost of a bag of potatoes

Alumni sighting

On TCM this past Saturday, they showed The Day the Earth Stood Still and I saw at least three TAGS alumni. Olan Soule, Frances Bavier and Dabbs Greer. Also Thanks to Jeff Koontz for posting the Mayberry Days photos. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Multiple Alumni Sighting

Yesterday and today on Adam-12, 5 TAGS alumni appeared. Yesterday it was Mary Grace Canfield and Sam Edwards, today it was Jon Lormer, Irene Tedrow, and Helen Kleeb. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

{Spam?} Mayberry Days Photos

There are now many, many Mayberry Days photos online at  https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/images/galleries/md22photogallery.html Many thanks to SAC photographers Hobart Jones, Kenny Hooker, (WBMUTBB member) Robbie Curlee, and Allen Morrison. More shows tickets are also online at 

{Spam?} 2023 Mayberry Days Tickets now on sale

https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/tickets.html  More events are coming, but some new and popular shows are now online. Jeff ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

Mayberry Days Silent Auction Results

The dust has settled on another WBMUTBB Silent Auction and it was our biggest year with a total of $6,246 raised for the Surry Arts Council this year. So many people to thank for their help with donations, assistance, and bidding. We tried something new this year with the TAGSale "Buy It Now"

Wed at Mt Airy

Me and a friend watched the Mayberry Effect at the Earle Theater this Wednesday and was very impressed with the great movie. It was a pleasure meeting Chris Hudson too who captured the spirit of the show and the people like us who love the show ! Also bless the heart of the young waitress who

Mayberry Days 2022

To Holland – Here is a link to check out.. https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/index.html Scroll down to the third paragraph and look for the word “schedule”. Click on it to see each day listed. Then click on each day to find out the events schedule. Plan wisely! Harriet, the chicken thief

Mayberry Days

To add to another’s list of what to do and where to go at Mayberry Days….remember Snappy Lunch hours are 6am to 1:45pm and they are not open on Sundays. There are no exceptions to their hours during Mayberry Days which is really a disappointment because they could really rake in the moolah!!!

Writers

I enjoyed listening to Allan's two-part TCNW programs on the TAGS writers. When Everett Greenbaum talked about naming some characters after his neighbors when growing up in Buffalo (where I'm writing from), I remembered that in "Man In A Hurry", when Mr. Tucker broke into the telephone call

RE: Gneral Mayberry Days Question

Holland - I don't think there is a wrong answer to what day is best, so I'll recommend looking through the schedule (link below) and see what is most interesting to you on the days you can come up. https://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/schedule.html A few things to consider: - Do you want to

Gneral Mayberry Days Question

Hello, I wont be able to visit Mayberry Days on Saturday or Sunday OR Monday or Tuesday, but would there be a better day than others for the Wednesday , Thursday or Friday available days ? I will be off work those 3 days ( Sept 21-23 ) and wonder which day if any would be best to go there .

Triple Alumni on "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C."

Watched the episode "The Short Voyage Home" and saw 3 TAGS alumni in less than 5 minutes. The first 2 played the exact type of character they played on TAGS: Jay Novello, the crook in "Guest of Honor", and the crooked lawyer in "Otis Sues the County", played another smooth-talking swindler, trying

Alma & LP Venable

Hi everyone, Neil & Pat Coleman ask for me to pass along this information: To honor Alma and LP Venable and the Mayberry Motor Inn, arrangements have been made for a stone by the Andy and Opie statue at the Playhouse. Alma and LP have done so much for their Mayberry friends and have helped keep

Taylor home

Sent from my GalaxyIf anyone watches Gomer Pyle, MeTv played the show where Sgt Carter goes home to Wichita to visit his mother.  His home is the Taylor house on the 40 acres Backlot.B Higgins ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com

Unlikely TAGS alum sighting

While watching Newhart, I noticed in the closing credits that the part of Chester Wanamaker, the town mayor was portrayed by William Lanteau, aka Ed Sawyer (Stranger in Town). I guess Mayberry wasn't quite his hometown he'd hoped for. **Barn LaVergne, TN

Mount Airy (not that one)

I found this info about a different Mount Airy in Virginia, a plantation house that was constructed for Colonel Tayloe in 1764: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Airy_Plantation Don "curious curious" Good ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Ford Don Knotts

A Ford commercial cut out from a magazine with Don Knotts in it. https://pbase.com/image/172947926 Holland [https://a4.pbase.com/g12/76/350776/3/172947926.2psluMUl.jpg] Ford Don Knotts.jpg by Holland Shoaf pbase.com

Mayberry Store video

Going through my old videos on you tube. Found this one where a very nice lady who runs ( or/owns ) the Mayberry Store on the Parkway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1BRWOwHs7o Holland [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d1BRWOwHs7o/hqdefault.jpg] Mayberry

Betty Lynn

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/betty-lynn-thelma-lou-andy-griffith-show-proud-patriotNice,real nice article on Betty Lynn and new book on Foxnews online today.B Higgins  New Concord, OhSent from my Galaxy ___ WBMUTBB mailing list

Rita Campbell and Jennie Boone

> Otis's wife Rita and Jennie Boone decided to go west You can track their travels across the Wild, Wild West, but they ended up in Los Angeles, and became prime targets of the one and only Perry Mason. I won’t be spoiler for who’s a murderer but I will swear that Otis and Fred had nothing to

Alumni Sighting

Looks like Otis's wife Rita and Jennie Boone decided to go west. They both showed up in Wagon Train today. ___ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.wbmutbb.com/

observation

I recently noticed in "Goober Tales a Car Apart" a shadow on the street. When Goober is walking down the street and Gilly Walker (speed, speed, speed) pulls up, there is an arched shadow. After watching YouTube videos of all things Mayberry, I learned that the two houses shown in the background

TAGS folks on Perry Mason

>Tuesday on MeTV's Perry Mason, Charley Foley was the Sheriff and Goldbrick >Wheeler was the Judge. Your mention of Perry Mason and then The Manicurist’s birthday caught my attention. She is in a Perry Mason episode but no Southern accent. There must be at least 20 to 30 TAGS actors

Alumni Sighting, Etc

Tuesday on MeTV's Perry Mason, Charley Foley was the Sheriff and Goldbrick Wheeler was the Judge. Another passing note, today (August 23), is the 91st birthday of TAGS favorite manicurist. Even at 91 she is still being done well by Mother Nature. Happy Birthday Ellen Brown!!!

RE: Opie's Lemonade Stand

>…Opie at his lemonade stand, you see Opie put his hand right down in to the >full pitcher. That scene always cracks me up too. He must have been retrieving the lemon to squeeze again in the next pitcher! I’m pretty sure Aunt Bee only gave him one lemon. She was frugal that way. A special

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