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Two Chairs No Waiting 142: Neal Brower Interviews Jim Clark & Ken Beck Part 2

June 28, 2011

In this episode we find out how the guys became writing partners, why they write cookbooks, how Mayberry has impacted their lives and so much more. Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:18:43

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Two Chairs No Waiting 141: Neal Brower Interviews Jim Clark & Ken Beck Part 1

June 21, 2011

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:17:41 Each year at Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, NC fans have a chance to attend Professor Brower’s Lecture.  Neal Brower works his heart out each year to provide Mayberry fans a memorable and special time visiting with those who have [...]

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Two Chairs No Waiting 139: Aunt Bee

June 7, 2011

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:15:18 Frances Bavier is known to everybody as Aunt Bee from our home town of Mayberry, NC.  In 1972 Frances retired from acting and moved to Siler City, NC.  Ms. Bavier was a native of New York so when asked why [...]

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Two Chairs No Waiting 137: Jim Nabors Back Home Again

May 24, 2011

Back in 1972, while visiting the Indy 500 race with some friends, Jim Nabors was asked to sing “Back Home Again in Indiana.” He didn’t really even know the song and it was only minutes before he was to sing it as part of the opening ceremonies. In the time since, Jim has only missed singing the song to start the race about 6 times. Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:16:02

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Two Chairs No Waiting 136: The eBullet May 2011

May 17, 2011

The eBullet is the Official Newsletter of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club and I’m sure many of you get it delivered directly to your e-mail inbox every other month. If you don’t, or if you don’t have time to read through it, here’s a sample of just what you’re missing. Host: Allan Newsome Running time: 0:26:31

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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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