I was watching the ep about Gomer joining the Marines that's included on the 'Gomer Pyle-USMC' DVDs with commentary by Jim Nabors. After the episode, he gave the following heartfelt thank you. The celebrities today could sure learn a lesson from him.
Everett Greenbaum, writer of many of the most loved episodes, including 'The Songfesters', says in the book 'Mayberry 101' that the inspiration for Leonard Blush was a friend he had during his early days as a writer in NYC.The man was named Irv Schac
Mr. Remshaw has found it in his heart to light the way to the old Remshaw place with pumpkins carved to look like our favorite Deputy. Remshaw saw this baseball hunting trespasser as he was looking onto this wor
This decrepit old building, vacant over 20 years now, is responsible for my love of all things Mayberry. Located in Vale, NC, in Lincoln Co., it's about 60 miles from Mt. Airy. Every year my father and I would visit my grandmother and other kin for a
I'm noticing after seemingly endless shows from the pre-1964 era, cable subscribers are being treated to episodes not shown for eons, such as the second high school reunion and when Aunt Bea files a lost ring insurance claim. Shazam !
Very interesting! And donating just $10 to this cause gets your name in the closing credits. A $200 pledge gets you a role as an extra in the movie. Our own Allan Newsome will be in this film!
Many character actors appear as multiple characters throughout the show. The one who stands out the most to me is Allan Melvin. Maybe someone could start by listing all of his characters.
There are several other examples as well. Let's see how man
Was just watching Mayberry Goes Hollywood the other day, and something one of the characters said struck me. When they are having the ceremony when the movie producer comes to town, I believe Mayor Pike makes a reference to his daughter Juanita. Coul
My name is Allan Newsome and I'm the "owner/maintainer/etc" of the iMayberry Community. Over the years since this site started, the actual host ( a service called "Ning") has upgraded their services from version 2.0 (which we use
In 'Aunt Bee the Swinger', Aunt Bee tells Andy that she and Congressman Canfield had dinner at "The Reef in Nags Head." The Reef was a well known restaurant on the Outer Banks of NC for many years and the reference was no doubt suggested by Griffith,