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TCNW 873: Dixie Griffith Interview Part 1

by on January 13, 2026

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Two Chairs No Waiting
Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:53:27

Over the last 10 years, I have been fortunate to become friends with Dixie Griffith. Dixie is the daughter of Andy Griffith and back in 2015 she came to her first Mayberry event. Since that time she has attended many events, Mayberry cruises and all in all enjoyed experiencing the fans of her dad and Mayberry.

This is the first of as two episode series where we’ll be able to hear from Dixie about family, the Mayberry fandom, her father, her mother and about herself. We start off hearing about her latest hobby then move into talking about attending Mayberry Days in 2015 for the first time. The conversation goes along from there and I know you’re going to enjoy hearing from Dixie.

This is a series of episodes that you’ll want to watch the video because I show photos related to some of the stories Dixie shares with us. Subscribe to my YouTube channel, it’s free, to make sure you don’t miss an episode.

Be sure to come back for part 2 of this conversation in our next episode.

TCNW 873: Dixie Griffith Interview Part 1
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TCNW 872: Col. Tim’s 2025 Clips

by on January 6, 2026

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:39:26

There are some amazing Mayberry events scheduled for 2026 that i think you’d really enjoy. I’ll point out some of them which can be found on the iMayberry.com website’s “Event Calendar.” I certainly encourage you to try to attend one of the scheduled events.

To give you an idea of what you might see when attending one of the larger events we’re going to watch (yes, I think you should watch the YouTube version of this episode) a compilation of video clips from Mount Airy, N.C.’s 2025 Mayberry Days event. Specifically this is from the “Col. Tim’s Talent Time” show that wraps up the Mayberry Days week each year.

These clips feature the Mayberry tribute artists recreating moments from the episode “The Songfesters” (S4.E20). It features James Dodson as Andy, Terry Varvel as Barney, Chris Bauman as Gomer, and Allan Newsome (me) as Floyd. The choir itself features all the other tribute characters as well as several “fans” who were attending Col. Tim’s. The events seen were done as what I call “in-betweens” with the final choir scene done as a featured act. And “in-between” is something done between the talent acts occurring during the show to keep the “Mayberry” feel of the event flowing among the singers, dancers and other acts of Col Tim’s Talent Time.

I hope you enjoy it and that it gives you an idea of what you’re missing during these wonderful Mayberry events.

A big thank you to Neil & Pat Coleman for the video of Col. Tim’s!

To close out, we’ll play the second round of “During Our Lifetime We Travel Many Roads” Mayberry trivia by Paul Mulik.

TCNW 872: Col. Tim's 2025 Clips
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TCNW 871: Top 10 Episodes of 2025

by on December 30, 2025

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:37:58

Each year at Christmas we figure there are folks who get new electronic toys (phones, tablets, etc) that they can use to listen to podcasts or watch the podcast videos.

Over the years, Two Chairs No Waiting has created episodes to reflect on the past year and to see which episodes have been downloaded or viewed most during the previous year.

This listings is a good way for new folks to see which of the 870 previous episodes of the podcast might be worth the effort to go and give a listen/watch.

This list of the 10 top episodes going from the #10 most watched video episode all the way to the #1 most watched episode of 2025.

There are currently 870 episodes of Two Chairs No Waiting (previous to this episode). Those episodes have a total time that someone could consume content of Two Chairs without starting over that add up to 6 days, 18 hours, 52 minutes, and 13 seconds.

Hopefully you will find this list helpful in finding episodes worth revisiting or hearing for the first time.

For any new folks, and as a reminder to current listeners, I want let you know you can watch your host (me) in the movie I which I co-star called “Mayberry Man” for free on several streaming services. There’s a link below to watch it on YouTube. And as a special thank you, after you’ve watched the movie, you might want to watch it with the commentary provide by movie cast members Allan Newsome (Floyd) and Rik Roberts (Barney). The link is also below. There’s also a follow-on “Mayberry Man” five episode TV series available on YouTube

You might also like watching the documentary “The Mayberry Effect” in which your host is featured. It’s a great companion to the “Mayberry Man” movie & series. The link below gives viewing options. You can also purchase it, and the “Mayberry Man” movie & series, at WeaversDepartmentStore.com.

God bless you and I hope you had a very merry Christmas and your new year is a happy one.

To close out, we’ll play some Mayberry trivia by Paul Mulik.

TCNW 871: Top 10 Episodes of 2025
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TCNW 870: Mayberry Christmas to All 2025

by on December 23, 2025

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 1:01:29

It’s Christmas time here in Mayberry and time for the annual Christmas episode. The Andy Griffith Show had only one episode centered around any holiday and that holiday was Christmas. Fans have watched that episode over and over seeing as Ben Weaver tries to get arrested so he can spend Christmas in jail with the Taylor’s, the Muggins’, and Miss Ellie. It always plucks on to our hearts when we see Ben singing outside that courthouse cell window.

Since the podcast began, Two Chairs has tried to bring back the warm feeling from The Andy Griffith Show as we go through Mayberry related memories of Christmas time. We also try to make a new memory or two in the process. We have a special guest back again this year from over in Dodge City. His name is Festus Haggen and he has a really good story to tell about Santa. There’s a story called “The Fife Before Christmas” by my friend Rik Roberts who played “Barney” to my “Floyd” in the Mayberry Man movie and Mayberry Man series.

We have a favorite of mine by Charlie Monk called “Andy and Opie Christmas” that brings back memories of a small town Christmas that sure reminds me of Mayberry.

We hear from Elinor Donahue about recording “Away in a Manger” with Andy then we hear her sing just that.

We have a great song with lyrics written by Russell Estes called “A Mayberry Christmas” that does a wonderful job of taking us back to our hometown.

For a bit more Christmas music, we’ll play my 2022 Mayberry Christmas card featuring images from Mayberry Man the Series. And, if you stick around till the end, we’ll have Miss Ellie and Andy sing an encore of “Away in a Manger.”

God bless you and I hope you have a very merry Christmas.

NOTE: The YouTube video had portions (Away in a Manger by Elinor and the MayberryTone News-Newsome 2017 card) that had to be removed because of “copyright” claims preventing any of the video from being visible.

TCNW 870: Mayberry Christmas to All 2025
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TCNW 869: Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025 Final Round

by on December 16, 2025

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:43:36

Last week we played Round 1 of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025 where ever correct answer was worth 100 points. If if you didn’t play last week, you may want to go back and play along because this week you bring your point total forward into round 2.

This episode we’ll play Round 2 and the “final question” of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025. Round 2 has ten questions with each being worth 200 points. Incorrect answers are worth negative 200 points. You’ll need to keep up with your score so you can add your round 1 and round 2 point totals together.

The “Final Question” allows those with positive point totals to wager their points in an attempt to score the highest total.

This years winner was a first time champion and the youngest Mayberry Trivia Champion ever, Lillie Lobb. Thank you to Kenneth Junkin (a.k.a. Otis) for being the trivia master for Mayberry Days Trivia Championship.

We have a couple of voice messages from listeners that you will enjoy.

To close out, we’ll play some fairly easy Mayberry trivia to build back up your confidence.

TCNW 869: Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025 Final Round
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TCNW 868: Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025 Round 1

by on December 9, 2025

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:35:22

This episode we’ll play Round 1 of the Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025. Ten questions with each being worth 100 points. Incorrect answers are worth negative 100 points. Keep up with your score and remember to remove 100 points for any missed answers. I suggest you don’t guess to avoid the negative points.

Next week we’ll play Round 2 (worth 200 points each) is nine questions plus the “Final Mayberry Question.”

Incorrect answers in Round 2 will be worth negative 200 points. Guessing really hurts your score so keep that in mind.

I have some quick errata to cover from last weeks episode.

To close out, we’ll play some fairly easy Mayberry trivia to build back up your confidence.

TCNW 868: Mayberry Days Trivia Championship 2025 Round 1
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TCNW 867: Real Flying Cloud

by on December 2, 2025

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:51:36

I received a question from “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?” Chapter member, Larry Grainger asking:

Do you or some of your listeners know what this line means, from “Citizens Arrest?”

ANDY: Yeah. Misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace. Drove down main street with a cutout open and a real flying cloud.

If you don’t immediately recognize that line of dialog, you can be forgiven….mainly because I didn’t remember it myself so if you don’t recall it right away, I’ll feel better.

The quote kicks off from the first scene of Season 4, Episode 11, called “Citizen’s Arrest” (it first aired back on December 2, 1963, which is a whopping 63 years ago from when this podcast drops). In this episode, Deputy Barney Fife, played by Don Knotts, is digging through some dusty old arrest records from past Mayberry sheriffs at the courthouse. He starts reading out loud one of those old misdemeanor charges from way back when.

We’ll answer this question and provide a lot for you to think about as we hit the stories in the Weaver’s Newsletter Nov/Dec 2025. There’s a lot of really good information in there and it’s FREE for you to subscribe and get for yourself.

We’ll follow all that up with some trivia by Paul Mulik covering the topic: Nutrition.

TCNW 867: Real Flying Cloud
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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (256) 513-9526 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show.

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