Keith, I agree that they did fit his personality! He sure completed the character of Floyd, down to the "little bits." It's amazing to think that he passed away at such a relatively young age.
I wonder if there are any interviews? Yes, I would love to hear Howard McNear talk about the show, or just anything, really. Over and Under, Clyde "Barn" Floyd: "I demand satisfaction!" (when accusing Goober of a fraudulent contest). --------- >From: Keith Miles <mayberrymi...@yahoo.com> >Subject: Floyd's Glasses >I don't have any insight on the change in Floyd's glasses, but I always >thought that the glasses contributed to the fact that Floyd looked much older >when he returned from his stroke (obviously his health also >affected that >older appearance).? I think the glasses really fit Floyd's >personality/demeanor when he returned to the show.? I was shocked when I first >found out his actual age, in that he was only about 57 >when he had his stroke >and he would have only been in his early 60's when he left the series, dying >at the age of 63 in 1969.? He easily looked to be upper 60s or 70 after his >stroke. >? >I have always enjoyed Floyd's speech and mannerisms after his stroke...I would >have loved to see or hear an interview (outside his Floyd character) around >that time as I have heard from those on the show >that he was very similar in >and out of character...don't know if that applied to both pre-stroke and >post-stroke. >? >Keith in Nebraska >? >Floyd:??"I had an ample supply of fuel."?(during his non-patronage of >Goober's?Service Station)? _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
