interview

Two Chairs No Waiting 134: The Grascals Interview Part 2

May 3, 2011

I hope you heard last weeks show and if you didn’t, go back and listen to episode 133 because tonight we complete our visit with Terry Eldredge (El) and Terry Smith (Smitty). These guys are two members of the 2011 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Instrumental Group of the Year, The Grascals. They are BIG Mayberry fans and I enjoyed spending time talking Mayberry with them. Running time: 0:22:23

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Two Chairs No Waiting 133: The Grascals Interview Part 1

April 26, 2011

On this episode we have a wonderful chance to visit with two members of the 2011 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Instrumental Group of the Year, The Grascals. Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:23:09

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Two Chairs No Waiting 128: Rural Character & Values

March 22, 2011

We continue our visit from last week to the March 5, 2011 a panel discussion on Southern Rural Humor in TV & Film held at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. This time we hear mostly from me, Allan Newsome, as I go into the positive aspects of how rural life was portrayed on The Andy Griffith Show. Running time: 0:20:08

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Two Chairs No Waiting 127: Mayberry Cancelled

March 15, 2011

Cancelled! Back in March 1971 CBS went on a canceling spree and shut down production on all their rural comedies. The end of the 1971 season saw the cancellation of Green Acres, The Beverly Hillbillies, Hee-Haw, Lassie, The Jim Nabors Hour, Hogans Heroes and of course Mayberry RFD.

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Two Chairs No Waiting 123: Mayberry Fan Al Gandolfi

February 15, 2011

We talk often to tribute artist for characters on The Andy Griffith Show and from time to time to the actual stars themselves. I thought it would be nice to hear from some Mayberry fans. What The Andy Griffith Show means to them and what it is they like about the show. Running time: 0:18:28

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Two Chairs No Waiting 112: Jackie Joseph Interview Part 5

November 30, 2010

Part 5 of 5 of our wonderful interview with Jackie Joseph. Recorded in front of a live audience on Mayberry Cruise 2010. Jackie tells us all about being in the movie The Cheyenne Social Club, movie makeup, being a writer, and what she’s doing now.

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Two Chairs No Waiting 111: Jackie Joseph Interview Part 4

November 23, 2010

In part 4 of our interview with Jackie Joseph, Ernest T. darlin’ Romeena, we hear a bit about Howard “Ernest T. Bass” Morris and then move on to Elvis. Sounds like a hard segue to make (what..Oh! In podcasting talk, a segue is a smooth transition from one topic to another) but Jackie makes it nicely. Running time: 0:16:42

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Two Chairs No Waiting 110: Jackie Joseph Interview Part 3

November 16, 2010

We continue with Part 3 of the Jackie Joseph interview. Jackie shares memories about being on McHale’s Navy, The Munsters, F Troop, The Wild Wild West, The Danny Thomas Show, and The Andy Griffith Show. Running time: 0:14:14

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Two Chairs No Waiting 109: Jackie Joseph Interview Part 2

November 9, 2010

Jackie talks about more of the many classic television show which she’s been a part of. The Doris Day Show, Dinky Dog, Petticoat Junction, That Girl, and Hogan’s Heroes. This is just a sample of what we’ll he about over the next several episodes. Running time: 0:15:05

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Two Chairs No Waiting 108: Jackie Joseph Interview Part 1

November 2, 2010

Jackie appeared in only one episode of The Andy Griffith Show but her career has been extensive. We’ll spend the next several episodes of out podcast learning more and more about this wonderful lady. Running time: 0:14:43

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