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\n\"\"<\/a>The eBullet<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nAn Online Newsletter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC)<\/span>\"thanksgiving_graphic\"<\/a>
\nVolume 15, Issue 6
\nNovember 2015<\/span>
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Floyd’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Barbershop\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bulletin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Board <\/span><\/strong>& <\/strong><\/span>Event<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Calendar<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
\"There<\/a>

CARVING BOARD–Let’s see…turkey carver…turkey carver. Nope, nothing for turkey carver.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Andy Griffith Museum<\/strong>, featuring the late Emmett Forrest’s outstanding collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia, is open daily in Mount Airy, N.C. For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a> or call (336) 786-1604.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

* Nov. 20:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Betty Lynn\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(Thelma Lou) greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum 12:30-3:30 p.m. She will have autographed 8 x 10 photos available ($10). For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n

\"Roland<\/a>

Roland White<\/p><\/div>\n

* Nov. 27:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The\u00a0<\/span>Roland White<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Band performs at the\u00a0<\/span>Station Inn<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>in Nashville, Tenn., at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

* Dec. 5:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Roland White<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>presents Bill Monroe Appreciation Night at the\u00a0<\/span>Station Inn<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>in Nashville, Tenn.<\/p>\n

* Dec. 11:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Ron Howard<\/strong>‘s\u00a0<\/span>In the Heart of the Sea<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>opens in theaters nationwide.\u00a0 It’s a whale of a movie. Think of it as sort of a 19th Century\u00a0<\/span>Star Wars<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>prequel…a must-see before viewing Episode VII, which opens the next week.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

* Dec. 18:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Betty Lynn\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(Thelma Lou) greets fans at the Andy Griffith Museum 12:30-3:30 p.m. She will have autographed 8 x 10 photos available ($10). For info, visit the website at www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n

\"MayberryChristmasPromo\"<\/a>* Dec. 18:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Maggie Peterson<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and the Dillard Band are joined by David “Mayberry Deputy” Browning for a presentation of their Mayberry Christmas show at 7 p.m. ET at the historic State Theater in Elizabethtown, Ky. Tickets range from $34 for reserved seats to $24 for general admission balcony seats.\u00a0 For tickets and info, visit\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/historicstatetheater.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Dec. 19: Maggie Peterson<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and the “Mayberry Christmas” show featuring David Browning come back to Middle Tennessee with a return engagement in Mt. Juliet at Victory Baptist Church 1777 Tate Rd. 37122.\u00a0 Doors open at 5 p.m., and the show starts at 6 p.m. \u00a0Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 and are $20 in advance by calling 1-800-965-9324, ordering online at the following website www.itickets.com\/events\/349787\/Mt._Juliet_TN\/Mayberry_Christmas.html<\/a>, or in person at the church offices listed on that site, or are $25 at the door. Child care will also be provided. The event is jointly presented by Abundant Life Church and Victory Baptist Church.<\/p>\n

* Dec. 28-30: Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>does three performances of “Tied Up in Knotts” in Sedona, Ariz.\u00a0 Details TBA.<\/p>\n

2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n

* Jan. 1: Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>performs “Tied Up in Knotts” at 7 p.m. at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Clinton, Iowa. for more info, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.clinton.wildroseresorts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"FilmFestLogo\"<\/a>* Mar. 3-5: 19th Annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in Florence, Ala.\u00a0 For more info, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.lindseyfilmfest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Apr. 3 and 4: Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>performs “Tied Up in Knotts” at 8 p.m. both nights at Barleen’s Arizona Opry in Apache Junction, Ariz.\u00a0 Details TBA.\u00a0 For more info, visit www.azopry.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Apr. 22: Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>brings “Tied Up in Knotts” to Lyman, Wyo.\u00a0 Show time is 8 p.m. Further details TBA.<\/p>\n

* Apr. 25 and 26:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>performs “Tied Up in Knotts” at 8 p.m. both days at Barleen’s Arizona Opry in Apache Junction, Ariz.\u00a0 Details TBA.\u00a0 For more info, visit www.azopry.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/a>

HEY MAKER–Karen Knotts makes wave in the parade at Mayberry Comes to Westminster.<\/p><\/div>\n

* May 6 and 7: 6th Annual Mayberry Comes Westminster (S.C.)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>festival.\u00a0<\/span>Karen Knotts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>is the special guest.\u00a0 She’ll be performing two shows of her new one-woman show “Knott Knotts Who’s There: Getting to Know the Man Behind Barney Fife.” She’ll also be the grand marshal for two parades on Saturday.\u00a0 Other performers include folk musician John McCutcheon and bluegrass gospel group Trinity River Band.\u00a0 David Browning and a troupe of Mayberry tribute artists will be performing throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

\"GOOD<\/a>

GOOD CAUSE–In September, Tom Rusk (right) of the Mayberry Comes to Westminster festival presented this check for $500 to Sheriff Mike Crenshaw of Oconee County, S.C., in support of drug education programs in local schools.<\/p><\/div>\n

In conjunction with the festival, there will also be a Mayberry Bible Study on Thursday the 5th and a “Salute to Elvis” dinner show starring Wayne Euliss on Wednesday the 4th. A cruise-in, pageants, contests, crafts and assorted vendors are also part of the popular festival.\u00a0 For more info, visit www.mayberrywestminster.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

* May 21 and 22:<\/strong> Mayberry in the Midwest<\/strong> festival in Danville, Ind.\u00a0 Details TBA.<\/p>\n

* Aug. 27:<\/strong> Mayberry Night in Troy, N.C. , starring Maggie Peterson<\/strong>, the VW Boys and most of the Mayberry tribute artists in a fundraiser show for the local DARE program.\u00a0 Details TBA.<\/p>\n

* Sept. 21-25: 27th Annual Mayberry Days<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in Mount Airy, N.C. Much of the festival is free. Tickets for some of the activities that have a paid admission are available online at\u00a0<\/span>www.mayberrydays.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

* Oct. 29 -Nov. 2: Cruise to Mayberry 11.<\/strong>\u00a0 Details TBA soon.<\/p>\n

\u00a0***<\/div>\n
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**** News of Cast & Crew ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\"STATUESQUE

STATUESQUE PRESENTATION–Ron receiving his DGA Honors award from daughter Bryce.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ron Howard<\/strong>\u00a0 was one of five recipients of a 2015 DGA Honors award presented by the Directors Guild of America\u00a0 at a star-filled ceremony at the Guild’s\u00a0 theater in Manhattan on October 15.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ron<\/a>

REDHEADS HEAD TO RED CARPET–Ron tweeted this photo of himself with daughter Bryce and wife Cheryl at the DGA Honors festivities. Follow Ron on Twitter @RealRonHoward.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ron and Imagine Entertainment partner Brian Grazer are serving as executive producers of the “Breathrough” documentary series for “National Geographic.”\u00a0 The series began airing on the National Geographic Channel earlier this month and continues for five Sundays (skipping the Sunday before Thanksgiving).<\/p>\n

Ron also directed one episode of the series, “The Age of Aging,” which premieres on November 29. Here’s a\u00a0<\/span>link to Ron talking about the series<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And look for In the Heart of the Sea<\/em>, Ron’s big holiday movie release will be in theaters nationwide on Dec. 11.\u00a0 Here’s a link to the final trailer for the film: www.intheheartoftheseamovie.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And Ron will be talking about In the Heart of the Sea<\/em> as part of the Film Society Talks series at New York City’s Lincoln Center on November 22.\u00a0 The talk is at 5 p.m.\u00a0 Admission is free if you happen to be in the area.<\/p>\n

\"Ron<\/a>

FILM SCHOOLING–Ron Howard poses with cast members Josh Hutcherson and Jena Malone (both to Ron’s immediate left) and execs and crew members of the short film The Rusted<\/em> at the film’s New York City premiere on October 22. The film was part of Canon USA’s Project Imagination, which encourages aspiring filmmakers from the general public (aka “consumer filmmakers”) and is a program with which Ron has been actively involved since its inception a few years ago.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Betty Lynn<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>has two meet & greet sessions left this year (one this Friday, November 20, and one in December) at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy, N.C.\u00a0 She made multiple appearances during September (including Mayberry Days) and two last month, including a special lecture with Neal Brower, when they discussed the “Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt” episode.<\/p>\n

\"VISIBLE<\/a>

IN VISIBLE GLEE–Elinor Donahue visiting with TAGSRWC members John and Mary Tuley of “Pepperelli Pizza” chapter (Raeford, N.C.) following her final performance of Harvey<\/em> in Pinehurst. (That’s Harvey standing behind the trio. You do see him, don’t you?)<\/p><\/div>\n

Elinor Donahue<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>was not at Mayberry Days this year, but she was in North Carolina that same week.\u00a0 She was superb in the role of Betty Chumley in a production of\u00a0<\/span>Harvey<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>at the Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst.\u00a0 The play ran the exact days of Mayberry Days, but some fans managed to attend both events.<\/p>\n

Rodney Dillard<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and the Dillard Band have been in the recording studio in Nashville several times this fall. They’re working on a new album that’s scheduled for release in February.\u00a0 Rodney and the band traveled to Troy, N.C., for the annual DARE fundraiser with\u00a0<\/span>Maggie Peterson<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and some of the Mayberry tribute artists before heading on to Mayberry Days in Mount Airy. Rodney and his band, along with Maggie and also David Browning are now gearing up for the annual tour of their Mayberry Christmas<\/em> show.<\/p>\n

\"SCHELLDOM<\/a>

SCHELLDOM SCENE–Ronnie Schell and Allan Newsome (incognito as himself) during a Q&A presentation on the Mayberry Cruise.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fresh from Mayberry Days,\u00a0<\/span>Ronnie Schell<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>was joined by son Greg for the 10th Annual Mayberry Cruise to the Caribbean in October.<\/p>\n

Dozens of fans, several Mayberry tribute artists (and an Elvis) and Tim White of the VW Boys were on board for what was by all accounts another fantastic time at sea aboard Carnival’s\u00a0<\/span>Conquest<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Jackie Joseph<\/strong> has been involved in her usual assortment of fun social and charitable events, including the recent VisionWalk to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness.\u00a0 And she continues to write a column most months for The Tolucan Times<\/em>.\u00a0 You can read some of her recent columns HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TIME<\/a>

TIME TO CELEBRATE 98–Richard O. Linke with daughters Katharine and Bettina and son Dick Jr. at his birthday party.<\/p><\/div>\n

Richard O. (Dick) Linke<\/strong>, who celebrated his 98th birthday with friends and family on October 23, says he’s feeling his age a bit these days, but continues to be in good spirits.<\/p>\n

Joy Ellison<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(Opie’s pal Mary Wiggins and others) had to miss Mayberry Days this year because she has been working as dialogue coach for Emma Watson in the sci-fi thriller\u00a0<\/span>The Circle<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>(also starring Tom Hanks), which is in production in L.A. and is scheduled for release next year.<\/p>\n

Margaret Kerry<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>had a busy week in North Carolina in September.\u00a0 She was the special guest for the final “Life Lessons from Mayberry” to be held at Ridgecrest, N.C., September 20 to 23.\u00a0 And then she was at Mayberry Days the rest of that week.\u00a0 And she continues to make regular public appearances celebrating her work as the original live model for Tinkerbell at Disney events.<\/p>\n

Karen Knotts<\/strong> has completed another mini-tour of her popular “Tied Up in Knotts” stage show with full houses for two shows in Texas in October. And she has several dates (primarily in Arizona so far) lined up for this winter and next spring.<\/p>\n

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Mayberry Days Recap and Gallery<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\"TWO<\/a>

TWO MAYBERRY FAVORITES…HANDS DOWN!–Betty Lynn and Barbara Eden at the Mayberry Days Proclamation ceremony. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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This year’s 26th Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C., was another huge success. Among the many performers and presenters were 10 from the TAGS cast and crew.<\/p>\n

For the record, the cast and crew at the festival were Betty Lynn<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Maggie Peterson<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>, assistant director\u00a0<\/span>Bruce Bilson<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Morgan Brittany<\/strong>, Margaret Kerry<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Ronnie Schell<\/strong>, and first-timers Barbara Eden<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Clint Howard<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Ronnie Dapo<\/strong>.\u00a0 All three of the stars making their debut received a Key to the City of Mount Airy.<\/p>\n

\"DARLING<\/a>

DARLING DUO–Rodney Dillard and Maggie Peterson sharing a good time with the audience during their Mayberry Days concert. Photo by Kenny Hooker.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Also performing were three family members of TAGS stars:\u00a0<\/span>Karen Knotts\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>performed her always popular “Tied Up in Knotts” show,\u00a0<\/span>George Lindsey Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>did some stand-up comedy and sang crowd-pleasing “silly songs,” and\u00a0<\/span>Dorothy Best<\/strong>, wife of the late\u00a0<\/span>James Best<\/strong>, was joined by David Browning in presenting ”Remember Me with Laughter,” a tribute that was moving and filled with fun memories. Dorothy also expressed her gratitude for James’ posthumously receiving a star on the walkway at the Andy Griffith Museum. Also attending this year were Andy Griffith<\/strong>‘s daughter,\u00a0<\/span>Dixie<\/strong>, and Morgan Brittany’s daughter,\u00a0<\/span>Katie<\/strong>, both of whom rode in the Mayberry Days parade.<\/p>\n

\"YO!--George<\/a>

YO!–George Lindsey Jr. on stage at Colonel Tim’s Talent Time. He’s seen here wearing some of his father’s Goober wardrobe. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Two scheduled stars unfortunately were unable to attend at the last minute.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>George Spence<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>was recovering from a recent fall, and Elizabeth MacRae<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>was in the process of moving to a new home.<\/p>\n

\"MAYBERRY<\/a>

MAYBERRY ALL STARS–That’s Ronnie Dapo at far left in the white cap, then Margaret Kerry, Ronnie Schell in the turquoise cap listening to Rodney Dillard, Maggie Peterson, Bruce Bilson, Clint Howard in profile, a wistful Betty Lynn and Barbara Eden. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"YES,<\/a>

YES, THANKS, LEON!–Clint Howard addresses the crowd during the Mayor’s Proclamation…to the delight of at least one local barber. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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And we encourage you to check out the extensive selection of outstanding photos by\u00a0<\/span>Hobart Jones<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Kenny Hooker<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in the photo gallery\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>at the official Mayberry Days website. (By the way, tickets to some of the events at the 2016 Mayberry Days are already available online\u00a0<\/span>HERE<\/a><\/strong>.).<\/p>\n

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**** Chapter Update **** <\/strong><\/h1>\n

A couple of new chapters have been founded since our last report in\u00a0 September’s eBullet.\u00a0 <\/em>We now have had 1,437 chapters founded since TAGSRWC started in 1979.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
“Didn’t Say Nothin’ About No Brick”<\/td>\nFlat Rock, N.C.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
“Sprechen Sie Deutsch”<\/em><\/td>\nWestland, Mich.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Starting a chapter of TAGSRWC is really easy to do.\u00a0 Just pick a name that hasn’t already been chosen (at this point, not as easy as it might sound!) and then submit it with a list of your founding members by e-mail (to Goober@imayberry.com<\/strong>)<\/a> or by U.S. Mail to TAGSRWC’s HQ (118 16th Avenue South, PMB 146, Nashville, TN\u00a0 37203-3100<\/strong>).\u00a0 There’s a searchable list of chapter names that are already taken at www.tagsrwc.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\""I<\/a>

“I WANT MY BIKE!”–Steve Hinkley (left) of “Dollar and a Quarter Club” chapter (New Philadelphia, Ohio) presents TAGS guest star Ronnie Dapo (aka “spoiled kid” Arnold Winkler) with a wiry sculpture he made of Arnold and his bike. Photo by Kenny Hooker.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Whether or not you start or join a local chapter, you can always 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

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**** Merchandise Update ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\"HOLIDAY<\/a>

TENSE, ILL TIME–This is how Ben Weaver looks before folks do their holiday shopping.<\/p><\/div>\n

It’s that time again already!\u00a0 The holiday shopping season is upon us.\u00a0 Fortunately, ol’ Ben Weaver has been stocking up his virtual shelves with popular Mayberry items that are sure to make perfect gifts for friends and family.<\/p>\n

With Christmas being on a Friday this year, you can potentially wait a day or two later than usual to place your order online and still get your items delivered in time for Christmas.\u00a0 But why put yourself (and Ben!) through that stress? Order early and then relax and enjoy the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Here are highlights from Weaver’s this season:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2016 “Andy Griffith Show” Wall Calendar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"2016TAGSCalendarCov\"<\/a>$15.00<\/strong>
\nNow in stock!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"2016TAGSCalendarInside\"<\/a>All the photos contained in this 2016 edition are in black and white, but some of them are from color seasons or publicity photos.\u00a0 The calendar is 12 in. wide x 12 in. tall when closed and 12 in. wide x 24 in. tall when open.<\/p>\n

\"2016TAGSCalendarBack\"<\/a>Characters featured in\u00a0this edition are Andy, Barney, Opie, Aunt Bee, Goober and Gomer (who was missing from last year’s calendar).<\/p>\n

This is always our single most popular item for holiday gifts!<\/p>\n

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Mayberry Postmark Notecards
\nby\u00a0<\/span>Mike Johnson<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"MikeJohnsonPostmarks\"<\/a>Mayberry Notecards<\/strong><\/a>
\n$10.00<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mike Johnson is an honorary native of North Carolina (and full-fledged member of TAGSRWC’s Barney chapter in Greensboro, N.C.; see him in a photo in Chapter News below). His\u00a0 artwork is a reflection of his love and reverence for small-town life and\u00a0<\/span>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n

With his Mayberry Postmarks notecard set he has used scenes that are inspired by the show, but not actually of the show itself.
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Each set contains 10 notecards (and 10 envelopes) with each having a different pen & ink drawing that will spread the Mayberry spirit to those who receive them. Write your own note inside the card to complete that personal connection with family and friends.<\/p>\n

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Two New Sweatshirts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Just in time for fall and winter, two of our most popular T-shirt designs are now available in sweatshirts!<\/p>\n

\"FloydSweatshirt\"<\/a>Floyd’s Barbershop Sweatshirt<\/strong>
\n$32.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Floyd might say, “Every sweatshirt is a walking testimonial<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

And our other new sweatshirt (below) will allow you to\u00a0<\/span>show your\u00a0<\/span>Mayberry Union High\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>spirit\u00a0<\/span>and pride right on through the cool weather.\u00a0 Let others know that you are worthy of being in Barney “Scoop” Fife’s “Pickups and Splashes from Floor and Pool<\/strong><\/em>” sports column in the school paper.<\/p>\n

\"PropertySweatshirt\"<\/a>Property of Mayberry Union High Sweatshirt<\/strong>
\n$32.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

And we have\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>sweatshirts and hoodies<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>in two other popular designs:\u00a0<\/span>Mayberry Choppers and Mayberry Union High<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New T-Shirt!<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"BoysClubTee\"<\/a>Boys Club T-shirt<\/strong>
\n$20.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may think you’ve seen this shirt before, but, while it’s very similar, this tee is without the\u00a0<\/span>50th Anniversary<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>logo of the previous T-shirt.<\/p>\n

This T-shirt has a classic image of four of Mayberry’s favorites on a heavyweight 100% preshrunk cotton shirt.\u00a0 The color?\u00a0 Why, that’s Courthouse Coffee, of course!
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This new design and most of our\u00a0<\/span>T-shirts<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>are just $20.\u00a0 (A few designs are $18, and the\u00a0<\/span>Lawmen<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>all-over design is $25.)\u00a0 We also have\u00a0<\/span>caps, Goober beanies<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>deputy patches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"DVDCompleteSeriesB\"<\/a>

DVDs galore!<\/p><\/div>\n

You’ll find these items and much more, including books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, rare collectibles, tin signs, artwork, rare board games, blankets, items for vehicles and who knows what all–all online at www.weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a>.\u00a0 (Or just go to\u00a0<\/span>www.imayberry.com\u00a0<\/span><\/a>and click on one of the orange and blue Weaver’s buttons at the top.)<\/p>\n

And while any of our items can make excelle\"christmasguestCD\"<\/a>nt gifts for any occasion, we have one section at Weaver’s devoted just to\u00a0<\/span>Christmas-related items<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to check them out in time to enjoy them throughout the holiday season!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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**** Chapter News ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n

“Hey Paw”<\/strong> chapter (founded in Brooklyn, N.Y.), one of our earliest chapters, has been quiet in recent years as its leader has moved around the world, including China.\u00a0 But the chapter has settled down and looks to get re-established in Greenwich, Conn., which until recently was also where Ron Howard<\/strong> had his main home.<\/p>\n

Most recent chapter news centers around Mayberry Days. At TAGSRWC’s Annual Meeting during the September festival, Allan Newsome<\/strong> presented Jeff<\/strong> Koontz<\/strong> with this year’s prestigious Jim Schwenke Memorial Award<\/strong>, recognizing Jeff’s years of many contributions to TAGSRWC and other Mayberry efforts, including the Mayberry Days Silent Auction.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the silent auction, this year’s edition, sponsored by our Internet-based Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?<\/strong> chapter and spearheaded by Jeff, had 94 items from 23 donors and raised $3,703.25 for the Surry Arts Council and its Mayberry Days efforts.<\/p>\n

\"BEYOND<\/a>

BARNEYISMS–Mayberry malaprop-propped members of Barney chapter (Greensboro, N.C.) line up for the Mayberry Days parade. The dashing man in the middle is Mike Johnson in his literal salt-and-pepper suit made of many precisely alternating mini-packets of actual salt and pepper. The best word to describe Mike is…NUT!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Also at the annual meeting, Michael Oliver<\/strong> (aka Gomer Pyle in the Mayberry tribute artist group) received TAGSRWC’s Mayberry Friendship Award<\/strong> from Kenneth Junkin<\/strong> (aka Otis) of “Hearty Eatin’ Men and Beautiful, Delicate Women”<\/strong> chapter (Tuscaloosa, Ala.).\u00a0 A longtime TAGSRWC member, Michael has been a wonderful recent addition to the Mayberry tribute artists.\u00a0 Without even having to say a word, he always gets howls of laughter with his dead-on Gomer mannerisms.<\/p>\n

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GREAT DIRECTION–TAGS assistant director (and later Emmy-award winning director) Bruce Bilson (left) shares his insider’s knowledge of Mayberry with Neal Brower during their lecture to a packed auditorium during Mayberry Days. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The other major TAGSRWC award presented during the festival was the “You’re the Cat’s<\/strong> Award<\/strong>, which recognizes significant contributions to Mayberry Days and which was also created to honor Betty Lynn<\/strong>. The award, sponsored by Terry<\/strong> and Ron Quinsey<\/strong> of “We’re the Cat’s”<\/strong> chapter (Fort Erie, Ont.), was conceived as a way to salute special people, whether they are performing or working behind the scenes, at Mayberry Days.<\/p>\n

The first “Cat’s” Award was presented at the 2014 Mayberry Days to Tanya Jones<\/strong>, Executive Director of the Surry Arts Council and the creator and driving force behind Mayberry Days.<\/p>\n

This year’s “You’re the Cat’s” Award was presented during Colonel Tim’s Talent Time by Allan Newsome to David Browning, <\/strong>known to Mayberry fans everywhere as the Mayberry Deputy. He is also a member of TAGSRWC’s “I Ain’t No Rockefeller”<\/strong> chapter (Bristol, Va.).<\/p>\n

\"MEOW-VELOUS--David<\/a>

MEOW-VELOUS–Surrounded by fellow Mayberry tribute artists (and father tributeer George Lindsey Jr., the blue-shirted Goober), David Browning accepts the 2015 “You’re the Cat’s” Award and receives a standing ovation both on stage and from the Colonel Tim’s Talent Time audience. Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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David has been a tireless and greatly admired performer at every Mayberry Days since 1991.\u00a0 He is the engaging master of ceremonies at many of the festival’s key events, including the Golf Tournament Banquet, Mayor’s Proclamation and Colonel Tim’s Talent Time–not to mention his working the crowds while “on patrol” throughout the festival.\u00a0 (By the way, you can read about David’s exploits at Mayberry Days and elsewhere in his memoir, We Have Extra Security Tonight–My Life as the Mayberry Deputy<\/em>, published earlier this year.)<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all three of these most-deserving 2015 award recipients!\u00a0 Our thanks go to all three for the many ways they enhance the enjoyment of Mayberry for countless friends and fans.<\/p>\n

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MEETING AT THE FISHIN’ HOLE–Neil and Pat Coleman (left and right) of “Remembering Mayberry” chapter (Chillicothe, Ohio) are all aglow during a visit to Franklin Canyon Reservoir in L.A. with TAGS alum LeRoy McNees earlier this month. Photo by Janice McNees.<\/p><\/div>\n

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If your chapter has news or photos to share, you can write to us the old-fashioned way at\u00a0TAGSRWC HQ,<\/strong> 118 16th Avenue South, PMB 146, Nashville TN\u00a0 37203-3100<\/strong>, or by e-mail to Goober@imayberry.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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**** Mayberry on the Web ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"imayberrycommunity\"<\/a>The iMayberry Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

This TAGSRWC online group is organized and overseen by webmaster Allan “Floyd” Newsome <\/strong>with able assistance from Keith “Col. Harvey” Brown<\/strong>. You can check it out and sign up for free at: http:\/\/i<\/strong>mayberrycommunity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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FOOL, PROOF–The Mayberry Deputy (David Browning) samples the elixir offered by Col. Harvey (Keith Brown). Photo by Hobart Jones.<\/p><\/div>\n

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WILD BUNCH–Some of TAGSRWC’s chapter leaders at the Annual Meeting during Mayberry Days in September.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The iMayberry Community complements our other online activities, including our main www.i<\/strong>mayberry.com<\/a> page, podcasts, Facebook page, online newsletters (such as The eBullet<\/em>!), weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a> and chat rooms.<\/p>\n

\"Mayberry<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Two Chairs, No Waiting<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>is our weekly podcast of TAGS news, interviews and pretty much whatever happens to be going on in and around Mayberry. It’s hosted by Allan Newsome<\/strong>. There’s a new episode every Tuesday (and you can watch and listen live during tapings on Monday evenings). Past episodes are in an online Archives in case you want to listen to or view episodes you’ve missed.<\/p>\n

There have been a mind-boggling 352 episodes since Allan started the podcasts in 2008.<\/p>\n

There’s a lot of info and discussions that you simply won’t find anywhere else, including rare interviews (vintage and new) with cast and crew members of TAGS.\u00a0 And you’ll also find links there to a couple of other outstanding Mayberry-related podcasts.<\/p>\n

\"Facebooklogo\"<\/a>TAGSRWC’s official page on Facebook<\/strong> now has over 180,000 friends! You can find us at www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc<\/a>. If you haven’t already dropped by the page, we hope you’ll check it out sometime when you have the chance. We invite you to become a TAGSRWC Facebook Friend!<\/p>\n

And even Ol’ Ben Weaver recently launched his own Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore<\/a>. Check it out for the latest Mayberry items and merchandise news.\u00a0 And remember, rbrm though Ben may be grouchy, he needs Friends, too!<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 **** Post Note ****<\/strong><\/h1>\n

If you ever miss receiving an issue of The eBullet<\/em>, you can always catch up by reading it in the eBullet <\/em>Archives<\/strong><\/a> in the Newsletters section at i<\/strong>mayberry.com<\/a>. Each issue is placed in the Archives at the same time that it’s distributed to subscribers.<\/p>\n

Between issues of The eBullet<\/em>, keep up with all the happenings in Mayberry with the daily Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?<\/a> (aka “WBMUTBB?”) Digest<\/em>. It’s a free<\/strong> subscriber list that consists entirely of comments, newsflashes, and questions and answers from subscribers. You can sign up for that list by going to the Mailing Lists link at tagsrwc.com<\/a>. “WBMUTBB?” also has its own Archives where you can follow the ongoing stream of messages.<\/p>\n

And TAGSRWC publishes Weaver’s Newsletter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>in alternate months to The eBullet<\/em>. Like The eBullet<\/em>, the Weaver’s Newsletter<\/em> is free. Its focus is tilted a little more to Mayberry merchandise and collectibles and quick newsflashes. To sign up, go to Weaver’s Newsletter Sign-Up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The first\u00a0 eBullet<\/em> for 2016 is planned for January, and the last\u00a0 Weaver’s Newsletter<\/em> for 2015 will be out in December.<\/p>\n

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\"HAPPY<\/a>

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!–It’s almost time time for turkey and dressing and pumpkin pie! Rejoice!<\/p><\/div>\n

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