********************************************* W<\/strong>elcome to our fifth issue of The eBullet<\/em> for 2013.\u00a0 It’s our big Pre-Mayberry Days issue!\u00a0 As many of us prepare for the biggest annual gathering of Mayberry fans in Mount Airy, read on for news about recent and upcoming happenings with cast members and fans, and also merchandise, including the 2014 TAGS Wall Calendars<\/a> and two new T-shirts<\/a> on our Weaver’s Department Store<\/a> shelves.<\/p>\n And don’t miss our regular Mayberry Sidecar<\/em> section toward the end of this issue.\u00a0 This time it’s all about the history and current whereabouts of a special piece of Mayberry lore.\u00a0 An eBullet<\/em> exclusive!<\/p>\n Mayberry happenings are coming at a fast clip. Look for continual updates at www.imayberry.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n The Andy Griffith Museum<\/strong>, featuring the late Emmett Forrest’s amazing collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia (the world’s best!), is open daily in Mount Airy, N.C. For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org\/<\/a> or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n Betty Lynn with happy fans at the Andy Griffith Museum. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n * Sept. 20:<\/strong> Betty Lynn<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong>(Thelma Lou) is scheduled to greet fans at the Andy Griffith Museum 12:30-1:30 p.m. She will have autographed 8?–10 photos available ($10).\u00a0 For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org\/<\/a> or call (336) 786-1604.\u00a0 (Editor’s Note: Betty is still recuperating from surgery about three weeks ago, so this abbreviated appearance may still be tentative. If you’re traveling to Mount Airy from any distance just for this appearance, it’s probably wise to confirm with the museum that day.)<\/em><\/p>\n * Sept. 21: Margaret Kerry<\/strong> will be in LaPuente, Calif., with other Disney folks for the Main Street Art Walk raising money for art classes for kids.<\/p>\n * Sept. 24-26: Life Lessons From Mayberry: It’s All There in Black and White<\/strong> in Ridgecrest, N.C. (just east of Asheville), is a celebration of “The Andy Griffith Show” and the biblical truths and life applications found in the show. The three-day event includes Bible study based on favorite episodes, preaching and worship, bluegrass music, country cooking, and lodging nestled in the North Carolina mountains. Full info at www.lifeway.com\/mayberry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n ***<\/p>\n Emmett Forrest holding one of George “Goober” Lindsey’s golf putters (a donation for the Andy Griffith Museum) at the Mayberry Days Golf Tournament, renamed this year in Emmett’s memory.<\/p><\/div>\n * Sept. 26-29: 24th Annual Mayberry Days<\/b> in Mount Airy, N.C. Highlights include the Emmett Forrest Mayberry Days Golf Tournament & Banquet (Thurs.) and two Doug Dillard <\/b>Memorial Concerts\u00a0 (Fri.) featuring Ginger Boatwright<\/strong> (a Doug Dillard Band member for three decades), the legendary Roland White<\/strong> (of Mayberry’s Country Boys and later with the Kentucky Colonels, Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt’s Nashville Grass, the Country Gazette and the Nashville Bluegrass Band, and now making his first appearance at Mayberry Days),\u00a0 LeRoy McNees<\/strong> (Roland’s Country Boys bandmate and longtime Mayberry Days favorite) with special guest vocalist (and dancer!) Maggie Peterson<\/strong> (Charlene Darling).<\/p>\n Roland White–New smiling face at Mayberry Days!<\/p><\/div>\n Other ticketed parts of the weekend include “Best in Hollywood” with James Best <\/b>(Jim Lindsey), “Tied Up in Knotts” with Karen Knotts <\/b>(daughter of Don), Professor Brower’s Lecture featuring Peggy McCay<\/strong> (Sharon DeSpain), Michael Hoover’s “Memories of Elvis,” and Colonel Tim’s Talent Time hosted by David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning. And there’s so much more, most of it with free admission, including the Mayberry Days Parade, trivia and other assorted contests, Mrs. Wiley’s Tea Party, pork barbecue cooking, and who knows what all.\u00a0 Official festivities conclude with a Memorial to Emmett Forrest on Sunday morning at the Blackmon Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n Elizabeth MacRae brings that certain “magic” to Mayberry Days.<\/p><\/div>\n And talk about creating excitement…Betty Lynn <\/strong>(Thelma Lou),\u00a0 Elizabeth MacRae <\/strong>(Betty Parker and Lou-Ann Poovie), <\/strong> Morgan Brittany<\/strong> (Mary Alice Carter), George Spence<\/strong> (Frank the boyfriend), Margaret Kerry <\/strong>(Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey), and George Lindsey, Jr. <\/strong>(“Goober-Son”) are other special guests confirmed for this year’s festival. There will be several opportunities to meet the stars throughout the festival. For complete info, tickets and updates, visit www.mayberrydays.org<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ***<\/p>\n * Oct. 4 and 5:<\/strong> Beverly & Rodney Dillard<\/strong> bring their Mayberry Values Ministry with Maggie Peterson<\/strong> to Heritage Christian School in Karlstad, Minn. Show time is 6:30 p.m. For tickets and info, call 218-436 -2144.<\/p>\n * Oct. 5 and 6: <\/strong>David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning and most of his merry band of fellow Mayberry tribute artists will be falling in line with cheery activities at the Autumn Jubilee Festival at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury, N.C. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days (we think).<\/p>\n * Oct. 6: Rodney Dillard<\/strong> & The Dillard Band bring their Mayberry Ministry to Lancaster Covenant Church in Lancaster, Minn., at 10:00 a.m. They then move on to Bethel Community Church in Fosston, Minn., for a concert at 6:30 p.m. For more info on the Fosston performance, call 218-435-1252.<\/p>\n * Oct. 8:<\/strong> Karen Knotts<\/strong> performs her “Tied Up in Knotts” stage show at the Jackson Parrish Library in Jonesboro, La., from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n * Oct. 11: Karen Knotts<\/strong> brings “Tied Up in Knotts” to the St. Joseph Arts Center, 118 Arts Drive, St. Joseph, La., from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n * Oct. 12: Karen Knotts<\/strong> and “Tied Up in Knotts” come to the Rose Theater, 102 E. Jefferson, Bastrop, La., from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The festival kicks off with Pat’s Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Addison High School.\u00a0 That’s followed by a parade at 9:00 a.m., featuring antique cars (including Mayberry squad car replicas), and other traditional parade elements (including Mayberry participants Allan “Floyd” Newsome, Tim “Goober” Pettigrew and Kenneth “Otis” Junkin).<\/p>\n The day (at least until about 5 p.m. or so) will be filled with music, arts & crafts, food, antique car & tractor show, carnival rides, a quilt show and a photo gallery of Pat Buttram’s career.\u00a0 Admission is free for all, but please, no free-for-alls.<\/p>\n Addison is just a few miles west of Cullman, Ala., on Hwy. 278.\u00a0 The sponsoring lodging location is the relaxing Lakeshore Inn & Marina on beautiful Lewis Smith Lake.\u00a0 Their website is: http:\/\/lakeshoreinnandmarina.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in bringing your Mayberry squad car replica for the parade or for The Otis (see, it’s already catching on!), call Kenneth at (205) 364-7727 to get your name in the hat.\u00a0 The Crimson Tide is away at Kentucky this weekend, so any Alabama football fans not traveling to Kentucky for the game (all 83 of you) now have the perfect in-state event to attend today instead!<\/p>\n * Oct. 20: LeRoy McNees<\/strong> and wife Jan participate with music and praise at the 10:00 a.m. worship service at Elizabeth Chapel, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, in Bluff City, Tenn.<\/p>\n * Oct. 20:<\/strong> Karen Knotts<\/strong> performs a condensed version of her “Tied Up in Knotts” show in Colby, Kans., from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Venue and other details TBA.<\/p>\n * Nov. 1-3: Margaret Kerry<\/strong> will appear with other Disney performers and artists in the Gifts by Small Fry booth at the Comikaze Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center.<\/p>\n * Dec. 15: Rodney Dillard<\/strong> and The Dillard Band and Maggie Peterson<\/strong> bring a sleigh full of music and fun to Middle Tennessee with their Mayberry Christmas show featuring David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning.\u00a0 They’ll perform at Mt. Juliet Middle School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., at 6:30 p.m., presented by Abundant Life Church of Mt Juliet.\u00a0 The evening will begin with a showing of the “Christmas Story” episode. The show will be followed by a meet-and-greet with the performers.\u00a0 For tickets ($20 for General Admission in first five rows; $15 General Admission in all other seats) or more info, call 615-754-7035.\u00a0 Or tickets may be purchased online at Christmas in Mayberry.<\/a><\/p>\n * Jan. 11: James Best<\/strong> performs “Best in Hollywood” at the Green Room Community Theater in Newton, N.C.\u00a0 For more info, contact the box office at 828-464-6583 or visit www.the-green-room.org<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n * Feb. 14: Maggie Peterson<\/strong> and Ronnie Schell<\/strong> perform Love Letters<\/em> during a dinner show at Cross Creek Country Club in Mount Airy, N.C.\u00a0 All tickets are $55, which includes dinner.\u00a0 (No tickets will be available without dinner.)\u00a0 Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show.\u00a0 Tickets should be available fairly soon from the Surry Arts Council and its website www.surryarts.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n * Feb. 28-Mar. 16: James Best <\/strong>stars with wife Dorothy Best and Norma Frank in On Golden Pond<\/i> at the Hickory Community Theatre in Hickory, N.C.\u00a0 For info, visit hickorytheatre.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n * Mar. 22: James Best<\/strong> presents “Best in Hollywood” at the Camden Fine Arts Center in Camden, S.C.\u00a0 For more info, call the box office at 803-425-7676 or visit www.fineartscenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n * Apr. 26: James Best<\/strong> brings his Best in Hollywood Show to the Newberry Opera House in Newberry, S.C.\u00a0 For more info, call the box office at 803-276-6264 or visit www.newberryoperahouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n * May 2 and 3: 4th Annual Mayberry Comes to Westminster Festival<\/strong> in Westminster, S.C.\u00a0 Details TBA.<\/p>\n * May 17 and 18:<\/strong> Mayberry in the Midwest<\/strong> in Danville, Ind. Stars confirmed so far include Maggie Peterson<\/strong>, Rodney Dillard<\/strong> and the Dillard Band, and a full slate of Mayberry Tribute Artists. Many more details TBA, but for now, just mark your calendar.<\/p>\n Ron and Cheryl Howard on the red carpet for the Rush world premiere at London’s Odeon Leicester Square on September 2.<\/p><\/div>\n Ron Howard<\/b>‘s Rush,<\/i> the much anticipated film about a legendary saga in Formula One racing, is getting great buzz ahead of its release in theaters nationwide on September 27.<\/p>\n Jay-Z: Made in America<\/i>, Ron’s documentary about hip-hop star Jay-Z’s music festival in Philadelphia, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival this month, and will have its debut on Showtime on October 11.<\/p>\n Ron H. and Jay-Z.<\/p><\/div>\n \u00a0In the Face of Jinn<\/i>, the 2005 novel by Ron’s wife, Cheryl <\/b>(writing under the lightly disguised pen name Cheryl Howard Crew) was released as an audio book this summer.\u00a0 Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard provided the voices for all of the characters in the audio book.<\/p>\n And Ron and Bryce are the judges who will pick the five winning films from the 20 finalists in Canon’s Project Imaginat10n.\u00a0 The winners will be announced at the photo and film contest’s festival later this fall.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ron is now in pre-production for an adaptation of In the Heart of the Sea<\/i>, a tragic story of the Essex<\/i>, a whaling ship destroyed by a whale in 1820.<\/p>\n And Ron and his Imagine Entertainment studio are producing a revival of the popular “24” TV series called “24: Live Another Day,” which is set to begin airing sometime in 2014.<\/p>\n Ron and Imagine partner Brian Grazer are also trying to bring the “Friday Night Lights” TV series to the big screen (where filmed versions of FNL, based on the FNL book, started in 2004). \u00a0The interesting twist is that Imagine likely will use crowdfunding (that is, money from fans and others through Kickstarter or a similar program) as part of the financial backing for the new movie.<\/p>\n \u00a0Rance Howard<\/b> added a nice touch of Western authenticity as a train engineer in this summer’s fun and underrated Lone Ranger<\/i>.\u00a0 And watch for Rance in director Alexander Payne’s Nebraska<\/i> and as Sheriff Barnum in 16 South<\/i>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/i><\/p>\n Betty Lynn<\/strong> had surgery the day before her birthday at the end of August.\u00a0 She is recovering well in the quiet of her home, and she’s looking forward to being out and about again soon and greeting fans and friends at Mayberry Days.\u00a0 She appreciates all the birthday greetings and well-wishes she has received. \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Betty Lynn and Donna Douglas at the Andy Griffith Museum. Wellllll, doggies, they’re the cat’s! Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n In addition to her regular monthly welcoming of visitors at the Andy Griffith Museum, Betty also made a special appearance at the museum with Donna Douglas (Elly May Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies”) on August 1.\u00a0 They drew a big crowd, as Betty always does.\u00a0 <\/strong>Believe it or not, the Mount Airy event was the first time the two stars had ever crossed paths.<\/p>\n Maggie Peterson <\/b>and Rodney Dillard <\/b>have done several concert performances together this year, including another highly successful annual August fundraiser in Troy, N.C., for the Montgomery County Sheriff Department’s DARE program.\u00a0 And they’re just back from the Hickman Pecan Festival in Kentucky.\u00a0 And Maggie and Ronnie Schell<\/strong> will be doing a performance of Love Letters<\/em> for one night only (Feb. 14.) in Mount Airy, N.C.\u00a0 (See Floyd’s bulletin board above.)<\/p>\n James Best<\/b> has had a full schedule with personal appearances and exhibitions of his original art. \u00a0So far this year, he has been to Las Vegas, Nashville, Memphis, Mississippi, Maryland, Louisiana and beyond, with more on the way. \u00a0Many of his personal appearances are “Dukes of Hazzard” reunions, but he’s often joined for comedy sketches onstage by David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning.<\/p>\n James Best on his 87th birthday at July Memphis Film Festival in Tunica, Miss., with longtime TAGSRWC member Terry Pace.<\/p><\/div>\n And look for James (and David Browning, along with John Schneider, Bruce Davison and an attractive cast) in Return of the Killer Shrews<\/i>, which will be on DVD, shrew<\/i>dly timed for release just before Halloween.\u00a0 (Our Weaver’s Dept. Store is taking pre-orders now and we’ll start shipping just as soon as the shrews are approved for unleashing on an unwary public.\u00a0 We think that’ll be October around 22, but you never know–the unruly shrews may bust out of their holding pen early!)<\/p>\n On a tamer note, James is also set to star in a production of On Golden Pond<\/i> at the Hickory (N.C.) Community Theatre starting February 28 next year.<\/p>\n Jackie Joseph<\/b> (Ernest T.’s Sweet Romeena) has been especially active lately in fundraisers for blindness research and for leukemia and lymphoma assistance.\u00a0 As always, she’s also very involved in Actors & Others for Animals, which has a big fundraiser coming up the same weekend as Mayberry Days (causing Jackie to have to miss this year’s festival).\u00a0 And she still finds time to regularly write a column for the Tolucan Times<\/i> and to be involved in SAG\/AFTRA issues, among many other activities.<\/p>\n \u00a0Morgan Brittany<\/b> (Opie girlfriend Mary Alice Carter) has been making a variety of personal appearances, including at the Western Film Fair in Winston-Salem, N.C., in July.\u00a0 And look for her back at Mayberry Days in Mount Airy this month!<\/p>\n \u00a0Julie Adams<\/b> (the first Nurse Mary) has done several book signings for her recent memoir, The Lucky Southern Star–Reflections from the Black Lagoon<\/i>. \u00a0She has been everywhere from California to Arkansas, and has an upcoming appearance in Orlando (see Floyd’s bulletin board).<\/p>\n \u00a0Joy Ellison<\/strong> (Mary Wiggins and other Opie-aged characters), one of Hollywood’s most in-demand dialect coaches, has a couple of movie projects pending around Mayberry Days, but is eager to attend the festival in 2014, if filming schedules allow.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>Mayberry’s Country Boys Dobro master LeRoy Mack McNees<\/strong> had a mini-tour playing gospel bluegrass in central Colorado in August. And be sure to check out his great new CD, Stories<\/i>.\u00a0 (Hint<\/i>: He’ll have copies with him at Mayberry Days.\u00a0 Get him to sign one for you!)<\/p>\n Margaret Kerry<\/b> (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey) has been making lots of personal appearances in connection with the 60th<\/sup> Anniversary of Disney’s Peter Pan <\/i>this year. \u00a0(She was the live model for Tinker Bell.) \u00a0And she is finishing up her autobiography.<\/p>\n Margaret also has been collaborating with George Lindsey Jr.<\/strong> on some comedy performances.\u00a0 And she did some interviews with George about show business and his memories of his dad.\u00a0 Those are expected to be on her website (www.tinkerbelltalks.com<\/a>) at some point.<\/p>\n Vikki and Doug at the Mayberry Cast Reunion event at the Opryland Hotel in 2001.<\/p><\/div>\n We’re very sad to report the passing on September 16 of Vikki Sallee-Dillard<\/strong>, widow of Doug Dillard<\/strong>, after a short time in hospice in Nashville.\u00a0 Funeral arrangements are pending.<\/p>\n A skilled singer and songwriter, Vikki was one of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet, and she was a good friend to many in our Mayberry community.\u00a0 Though we’ll miss her here, there’s comfort in the faith that she and her beloved Doug are together again and forever.<\/p>\n We have three new chapters since the July eBullet<\/em>, which brings us to 1,409 chapters founded since TAGSRWC began.<\/strong><\/p>\n “I Just Gave You an A in Breathing”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Ridgeland, Miss<\/strong>. If you’d like to start a chapter of TAGSRWC, it’s easy.\u00a0 Just pick a name that hasn’t already been chosen, and submit it with a list of your founding members by e-mail to Goober@imayberry.com<\/b><\/a> or by U.S. Mail to TAGSRWC’s HQ in Nashville.\u00a0 There’s a searchable list of chapter names that are already taken at www.tagsrwc.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n Once your submitted chapter name is approved,\u00a0 you’ll receive your Official Chapter Charter, fancily inscribed and “suitable for framing” by Sherry Hyatt, our master calligrapher from the “Compelsion Nuts”<\/strong> chapter in East Tennessee.\u00a0 (She has a handwriting compelsion.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What you do as a chapter is entirely up to you.\u00a0 Some chapters get together regularly and do elaborate activities.\u00a0 Others are doing well\u00a0 if they can find the TV remote control in the couch cushions.\u00a0 (“That’s the couch I was telling you about.”)\u00a0 Either way, or anything in between, is perfectly fine.)\u00a0 Like Andy in Mayberry, we don’t carry a gun and enforce a lot of rules.\u00a0 (Don’t tell Barney!)<\/p>\n Or if you’re feeling more like a joiner than a starter, you can write to us at Goober@i<\/strong>Mayberry.com<\/a>, and we’ll see if we can hook you up with an active chapter near you.<\/p>\n And you can also join our online “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?” <\/strong>chapter. (It’s really quick and easy to do. Info is at tagsrwc.com<\/a>.)<\/p>\n A special note for fans in the vicinity of Raleigh, N.C: <\/i><\/strong>Echoing Louisville, Ky., in our last issue, there is interest in getting a new TAGSRWC chapter started in Raleigh, N.C.\u00a0 We have had bunches of chapters in Raleigh and neighboring communities over the years, and we still have lots of individual members in the area.\u00a0 Most of the earlier chapters aren’t meeting often these days (we refer you to the note above about TV remotes in cushions).\u00a0 If you’re interested in getting together with other fans, write to us at HQ at the above e-mail address.\u00a0 That goes for anywhere, not just Raleigh (and vicinity) and Louisville, but we’ve had special requests from those areas to get the word out.<\/p>\n We always enjoy hearing news from existing chapters.\u00a0 (See the Chapter News section below.) And if HQ can ever be of any service to your chapter, we’re always eager to do whatever we can.<\/p>\n We hope you can enjoy the fun of being part of a TAGSRWC chapter!<\/p>\n Browse the full selection of books, apparel, DVDs, artwork, collectibles, items for your vehicle and much more online at Weaver’s (www.weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n There are lots of great vintage and rare things, too. First one thing and then another.\u00a0 We appreciate your shopping at Weaver’s, especially because Weaver’s sales are the main thing that helps TAGSRWC be able to support Mayberry Days and other Mayberry-connected events and charitable efforts throughout the year. We appreciate it!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The eBullet<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nAn Online Newsletter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC)<\/span>
\nVolume 13, Issue 5
\nSeptember 2013<\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/strong>Event<\/span> Calendar<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"Mayberry](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/FloydAndy3.jpg?resize=300%2C236&ssl=1\")
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<\/a>* Sept. 20 and 21:<\/strong> James Best<\/strong> presents an Art Show of his paintings and performs his “Best in Hollywood” show during the Jamboree in Corydon, Ind. (Click on the photo to read more in the fine print.)<\/p>\n![\"Emmett](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/EmmettAlanThornton.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1\")
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<\/a>* Oct. 10: Karen Knotts<\/strong> performs her “Tied Up in Knotts” stage show at the Princess Theater in Winnsboro, La., from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n![\"Otiscar\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Otiscar.jpg?resize=300%2C164&ssl=1\")
<\/a>* Oct. 12: The Otis Campbell Mayberry Squad Car Obstacle Course<\/strong> (so-named because it’s a pint-sized version of the esteemed Mayberry Squad Car Nationals) will be held at 1 p.m. during the Pat Buttram Day festival in Addison, Ala.\u00a0 (Organizers hope that “The Otis,” as the Obstacle Course race seems destined to be nicknamed, won’t overshadow NASCAR’s Talladega 500 the next weekend.)<\/p>\n![\"JulieAdamsBook\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/JulieAdamsBook.jpg?resize=120%2C180&ssl=1\")
<\/a>* Oct. 25 to 27: Julie Adams<\/strong> is a guest star for Spooky Empire: The Ultimate Horror Weekend<\/a> at the Hilton Doubletree at Universal, 5780 Major Blvd. in Orlando, Fla.<\/p>\n![\"JackieJoseph2\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/JackieJoseph2.png?resize=103%2C148&ssl=1\")
<\/a>* Oct. 28-Nov. 2:<\/strong> Halloween Cruise to Mayberry 8<\/strong>. Five Days aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Paradise<\/em>, leaving from Tampa to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and two “Fun Days” at sea. Special Guests <\/strong>for the cruise are Jackie Joseph<\/strong>, best known to Mayberry fans as Ernest T. Bass’ love interest, Ramona Ankrum, and Dobro-playing Country Boys member LeRoy McNees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"LeRoyMackStoriesCD\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/LeRoyMackStoriesCD.jpg?resize=105%2C105&ssl=1\")
<\/a>They will be joined by several Mayberry tribute artists, an Elvis tribute artist, and the VW Boys for entertainment provided exclusively to Mayberry Cruise participants. For more info, visit the All About Cruises website at www.allaboutcruisesnc.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"MayberryChristmasPromo\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/MayberryChristmasPromo1.jpg?resize=158%2C218&ssl=1\")
<\/a>* Dec. 7: Rodney Dillard<\/strong> and The Dillard Band and Maggie Peterson<\/strong> perform their Mayberry Christmas show featuring David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning at Long Branch Baptist Church in Autryville, N.C.\u00a0 Shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with a meet-and-greet with the stars at 6 p.m.\u00a0 For more info, call 910-531-3765.<\/p>\n2014<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>* Mar. 6-8: 17th Annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival<\/strong> in Florence, Ala. For info, visit www.lindseyfilmfest.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0**** News of Cast & Crew ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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<\/a><\/strong>Meanwhile, George Lindsey Jr. can be heard as several voices in the recently redubbed Starzinger, <\/em>the classic anime space drama (aka “Spaceketeers” in its original form) released on DVD in August.\u00a0 Attaboy, Goober-son!<\/p>\n![\"Vikki](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DougVikkiOpryland2001.jpg?resize=300%2C226&ssl=1\")
<\/a>\u00a0**** Chapter Update **** <\/strong><\/h1>\n
\n“Only One Word I Can Think of…Big”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mint Hill, N.C.
\nMayberry Sheriff’s Auxiliary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rocky Mount, N.C.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n**** Merchandise Update ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Featured This Month at Weaver’s:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
2014 Andy Griffith Show Wall Calendar<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n
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