What a great day it was on 29 August 2016 when we spent the entire day celebrating Betty “Thelma Lou” Lynn’s 90th birthday in Mt. Airy, NC. I did something I’d never done before….live reports “on the scene” like a real reporter. It was big!
The Andy Griffith Museum gave me permission to video and take photos inside the museum so I could give all of you an inside seat to Betty’s big day. I was able to do several 2 minute reports throughout the day and this episode is a compilation of those reports as well as a few others that were not broadcast live.
I recommend watching the video version of this episode so you can see the things I’m talking about but if you can’t do that, the audio version should be like an audio “walking tour” of the events as they occurred.
We have so much to cover, I couldn’t get it all in one episode so be sure to come back in the coming weeks for even more fun from Betty’s 90th Celebration!
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We start off the episode with a great clip of Betty Lynn at the 2015 Col Tim’s Talent Time held during Mayberry Days. Betty has such a Mayberry spirit that anytime we can hear from her is wonderful.
We follow that up with a Bruce Bilson telling us about the first time “Opie” tried to throw the rock into the lake for the opening credits of The Andy Griffith Show. It was filmed at Franklin Canyon and this is a story you will not want to miss.
To top things off, we get to hear from YOU…the listeners of the show…with your feedback about the last several episodes.
It’s BIG!
Two Chairs No Waiting 351: Betty Lynn and Listener Feedback
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This week is the conclusion of our recording from the 1994 Mayberry Squad Car Rendezvous (I mistakenly said 1993 during the podcast). Counting last weeks episode, we have almost an hour of interviews with Howard Morris, Betty Lynn, and Jean Carson for you to enjoy. If you haven’t listened to last weeks podcast be sure to go back and give it a listen but you don’t have to listen to them in order.
If you enjoy the interviews, you might want to actually watch the video version of the episodes to be able to see these wonderful stars and feel even more like you were there. The videos are in the show notes or you can go to our YouTube channel to enjoy the fun.
Below is a list of the questions you’ll hear addressed on this episode.
Did any of you get to visit with Hal Smith “Otis” before he passed?
When the Darlings played music on the show, was it live?
Howard, can you name the bodies of water?
How much input did Andy have on the characterization of the parts?
Do Daphne and Thelma Lou know how to sew up their fingers like Goober?
Howard, do you have a burning desire for Charlene?
Barney and Andy finally got mad at the Fun Girls, you said……
How did you keep getting out of jail?
Do you stay in touch with Joyce Jameson?
How many hours a day did you have to rehearse to do a half hour show?
Jean, how often do you go back to West Virginia?
What was is like to work with Howard “Floyd” McNear?
Howard talks about what being on “live” television means.
Has there ever been any talk about making a new series of Mayberry?
Did any of you take acting lessons?
Did you have any idea at the time that you were working on a television classic?
What caused the changes in the show after the first season?
Betty, on Return to Mayberry there was a scene with Jim Nabors singing that was cut. Why?
What can we do about networks/stations cutting parts of the show out for more commercials?
Did you do any of the sponsor shots during the series?
It’s me, it’s me…it’s Ernest T.
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I’ve been going through my old 8mm video tapes and ran across the 1994 Mayberry Squad Car Rendezvous (I mistakenly said 1993 during the podcast). Finding things like this is like Christmas coming early because this video has almost an hour of interviews with Howard Morris, Betty Lynn, and Jean Carson that, unless you were there, most Mayberry fans will never have heard.
It’s always fun to find things like this to share with you because it’s original content you won’t get anywhere else. This is part 1 of 2. Below is a list of the questions you’ll hear addressed on this episode.
Favorite Episode?
What was Aunt Bee like?
Do you ever see/talk to Andy?
Howard, how were you chosen to be on The Show of Shows?
Do you know Mr. Schwamp’s real name? (Nobody knows his name.)
Does Howard have kids/grandkids as wiry as he is?
Why did Thelma Lou love Barney?
What did Daphnie think about Andy/what attracted her to Andy?
Did Richard Linke’s wife play parts on TAGS? (The cast didn’t know but she wasn’t on the show.)
Howard, were you a director or an actor first? What did you direct?
Do you ever run into the “Darling” clan?
Did you enjoy making Return to Mayberry?
How is Don Knotts health?
Betty, what was Thelma Lou’s occupation?
Barney can’t sing….
Tim Allen was on an award show and thanked Howard Morris, was that you?
Betty, did you ever have a relationship with Don Knotts outside the set?
Howard, were you married at the time the shows were being produced?
Do you three watch the old episodes?
Jean, which role did you like the best? Fun Girl or escaped convict?
What’s your favorite episode?
Is your personality similar to the character on the show?
Did Andy ever ask any of you to be on Matlock?
Any contact with Jim Nabors?
When Jeff Pruitt came to town looking for a wife we saw a different side of Barney.
Could Howard Morris do Ole Aunt Maria?
Did you do much improvising during the shows or stay with the script?
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It’s time for us to step back and see what you have to say about past episodes. Every week I talk and talk so it’s a real pleasure for me to hear back from you. Thank you for taking time to give back to the show by providing your feedback.
This episode we hear from folks talking about “Good Old 14-A”, Betty Lynn Interviews, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and more. We also take a few minutes to remind everyone about the ORIGINAL Mayberry podcast, “Burke On Mayberry,” and his report on the upcoming Mayberry Days festival in Mt. Airy, NC.
Take you shoes off and sit a spell with us and enjoy the show.
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This episode we conclude our wonderful interview with Betty “Thelma Lou” Lynn as we hear more from her about her amazing career before The Andy Griffith Show. We also get to hear a bit about her time on TAGS and how much she enjoyed her time on the show.
There is a great story about spending a Halloween evening sitting with Margaret Hamilton reading ghost stories. I’m sure you’ll remember the BIG role that Margaret played on a little film called “The Wizard of Oz” but if not you’ll know by the time this episode ends. Another highlight is Betty talking about teaching a dance step to Marilyn Monroe. There are so many things you will not want to miss so start listening.
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The celebration began last episode when we matched the episode total of The Andy Griffith Show and continues this week the first part of our interview with Betty Lynn. Mayberry fans know Betty as Thelma Lou but Betty has done so much in her career.
Interviews usually focus on Betty’s experience on The Andy Griffith Show and while that is understandable, I wanted to focus a bit more on things about Betty that you may not have heard. She was very young when she started in show business. We get to hear about her time as a USO performer, early career in New York, moving to Hollywood with her mom to work for FOX, and so much more.
You will enjoy this special episode and come back next week for the conclusion of Betty’s interview.
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