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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:29:31

This is the third episode of the four part series with Neal Brower interviewing Bruce Bilson, assistant director of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-63.  Mr. Bilson has knowledge about TAGS and how it was made that I’m betting you have never heard.  Mr. Bilson was there at the creation of the filming of opening credits and for those first several years developing the “feel” of Mayberry.

I recommend watching the video version of this podcast because the clips shown as part of what Mr. Bilson tells us adds a lot to the experience.

This episode we hear about extras, stand-ins, filming on location at the lake, definitions of the film crews jobs on set, Franklin Canyon, Desilu Studio stages, what was filmed in each stage, and more.

SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS: Neil & Pat Coleman from the “Remembering Mayberry” chapter of TAGSRWC for providing the recording of Professor Brower’s Class from Mayberry Days 2011.

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Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list.  I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list.  Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises.

Contact Info

Follow me on Twitter if you use twitter. I’ve been posting Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show.

Don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d 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.

If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating.

Related Links:

• Neal Brower on Two Chairs
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #362: Larry Grainger

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Tim Bradshaw’s Favorite Episodes of 2015

• TCNW 335: Myers Lake Revisited –
• TCNW 350: Who is Gomer Pyle? –
• TCNW 338: Mayberry Meet-up 2015
• TCNW 326: Remembering James Best
• TCNW Cast Interviews by Neal Brower

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:32:17

We started this series last week and I’m proud to continue this four part series with Neal Brower interviewing Bruce Bilson, assistant director of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-63.  Mr. Bilson has knowledge about TAGS and how it was made that I’m betting you have never heard.  Mr. Bilson was there at the creation of the filming of opening credits and for those first several years developing the “feel” of Mayberry.

I recommend watching the video version of this podcast because the clips shown as part of what Mr. Bilson tells us adds a lot to the experience.

This episode we hear about the laugh track, Andy & Don’s chemistry, Ron Howard & Andy’s relationship,  Bob Sweeney (director), renewly of the series, General Foods, Andy’s memorial bronze moccasin, and directing extras.

SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS: Neil & Pat Coleman from the “Remembering Mayberry” chapter of TAGSRWC for providing the recording of Professor Brower’s Class from Mayberry Days 2011.

Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List

Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list.  I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list.  Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises.

Contact Info

Follow me on Twitter if you use twitter. I’ve been posting Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show.

Don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d 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.

If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating.

Related Links:

• Neal Brower on Two Chairs
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #361: Larry Grainger

Be a Patreon Patron and support the show – http://www.patreon.com/twochairs

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:32:25

Two Chairs No Waiting has been so fortunate to have permission from Neal Brower to share with you some of the interviews he has done as part of “Professor Brower’s Class” at Mayberry Days.  If you’ve missed them, I would like to encourage you to go back and give them a listen or watch the videos.

This episode of Two Chairs begins a series of interviews by Neal with Bruce Bilson, assistant director of “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-63.  Mr. Bilson has knowledge about TAGS and how it was made that I’m betting you have never heard.  Mr. Bilson was there at the creation of the filming of opening credits and for those first several years developing the “feel” of Mayberry.

It’s not too often that I recommend watching the video version of this podcast but because of the clips shown in this episode as part of what Mr. Bilson tell us, the video adds a lot to the experience.

SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS: Neil & Pat Coleman from the “Remembering Mayberry” chapter of TAGSRWC for providing the recording of Professor Brower’s Class from Mayberry Days 2011.

Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List

Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list.  I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list.  Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises.

Contact Info

Follow me on Twitter if you use twitter. I’ve been posting Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show.

Don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d 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.

If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating.

Related Links:

• Neal Brower on Two Chairs
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #360: Larry Grainger

Be a Patreon Patron and support the show – http://www.patreon.com/twochairs

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:25:59

I know that each Christmas there are folks who get new gadgets that allow them to begin listening to podcasts so I like to make it easier for them to find some of the best episodes of this podcast to get started. I know there are a LOT of episodes of this show so I’m going to give you three lists that with give you a good starting point for Two Chairs No Waiting.

Sign up for the Two Chairs E-mail Mailing List

Don’t forget to sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting e-mail mailing list.  I want to be able to reach out to you if there’s a problem with the website and the best way to do that is by using a mailing list.  Don’t worry, I won’t be filling your mailbox with e-mail but I would like to have a way to say “hey” if the need arises.

Contact Info

Follow me on Twitter if you use twitter. I’ve been posting Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show.

Don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d 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.

If you use iTunes, please visit the Two Chairs No Waiting page of the iTunes store and leave a review and rating.

Related Links:

• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #359: Jan Newsome

Be a Patreon Patron and support the show – http://www.patreon.com/twochairs

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Top 5 Most Downloaded 2015 Episodes

5 – TCNW 339: The eBullet July 2015
4 -TCNW 327: Ten Things You May Not Know About The Andy Griffith Show
3 – TCNW 332: Listener Feedback #26
2 – TCNW 314: Elinor Donahue and Neal Brower 2005 Part 2
1 – TCNW 315: Elinor Donahue and Neal Brower 2005 Part 3

Top 10 All Time Most Downloaded Episodes

10 -TCNW 22: David Browning Part 1
9 – TCNW 27: Russell Hiatt Interview Part 28 – TCNW 26: Russell Hiatt Interview Part 1
7 – TCNW 13: Myers Lake is Franklin Canyon Reservoir
6 – TCNW 38: James Best Interview
5 – TCNW 47: Gary Crain Interview
4 – TCNW 34: Howard Morris Interview
3 – TCNW 31: What Did the Mirror Say to the Dresser?
2 – TCNW 43: The Taylor Home Inn Part 4
1 – TCNW 49: Listener Feedback 10 Plus Tribute Artists

Top 10 Most Viewed YouTube Videos  of 2015

10 – TCNW 222: Elinor Donahue Mayberry Days 2010
9 – TCNW 281: Jim Nabors Interview
8 – TCNW 160: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken Part 2
7 – TCNW 242: Mayberry Meets Matlock
6 – TCNW 119: African-Americans in Mayberry5 – TCNW 159: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
4 – TCNW 288: Ernest T. Bass, Thelma Lou, and a Fun Girl – Part 1
3 – Mountain Wedding – Charlene Sings
2 – The Andy Griffith Show Opening Credits
1 – TCNW 148: From Frances to Aunt Bee