Last week we began our look into Mayberry Mayor Stoner…”Roy Stoner”…well actually we were looking at the man who played him and hearing about the wonderful radio career he had before the days of television.
On this episode we get to hear more from him about his movie and television roles.
I again want to thank The National Lum and Abner Society for allowing us to use this clip from their June 24, 1995 convention featuring Parley Baer as their special guest. Tim Hollis, Donnie Pitchford, and Sam Brown are the founding “ossifers” (or officers for those of you from the north) of the NLAS and they provided Two Chairs No Waiting this wonderful footage of Parley Baer.
Pull up a chair and join me down at the “Jot ’em Down Store” to see how things end up. Let’s listen…..
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It’s been quite some time since we’ve talked about or heard from Mayberry’s Mayor Stoner…”Roy Stoner … errr … S-T-O-N-E-R…you talk to him”…so it is time to correct that situation.
You are in for a treat thanks to the The National Lum and Abner Society and their June 24, 1995 convention featuring Parley Baer as their special guest. Tim Hollis, one of the founding “ossifers” of NLAS (along with President Donnie Pitchford and Vice-President Sam Brown), provided Two Chairs No Waiting this wonderful footage of Parley Baer that I know you are going to enjoy.
We get to hear Mr. Baer discuss his start in radio, playing the character Chester on Gunsmoke, and more. As part of talking about Gunsmoke, you’ll hear Howard “Floyd the Barber” McNear as “Doc Adams.”
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For the last three episodes I’ve been talking about our Mayberry friends being on the Old Time Radio program, Gunsmoke. Parley Baer and Howard McNear were stars of Gunsmoke on the radio but other residents of Mayberry frequented Dodge City as well.
In this episode, we’ll hear a few clips from an episode of Gunsmoke called “Cow Doctor.” Listen to see if you can pick out the actors.
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Host: Allan Newsome Special Guest: Parley Baer
Running time: 0:19:23
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An important person very much connected to The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) passed away on January 30, 2010 and I couldn’t let another week pass by without mentioning his passing. So, rather than this episode simply being part three of our remembering Howard McNear we are going to also remember Aaron Ruben.
Aaron Ruben was producer, story consultant, writer, and director and one of TAGS strongest pillars for the first five seasons. Jim Clark, Presiding Goober of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC), said this about Aaron. “Other than Andy Griffith himself, no one was more crucial behind the scenes in guiding and shaping ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ during its first five seasons.”
Mr. Ruben will be missed and fondly remembered.
Parley Baer joins us once again to share his memories of Howard McNear and his experience performing the eulogy at Howard’s funeral. Smiles and laughter were shared that day remembering Howard and you can hear the love in Parley’s voice as he tells the story.
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Host: Allan Newsome Special Guest: Parley Baer
Running time: 0:14:33
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I hope you were able to listened to episode #68 of the podcast as this will continue along that same line. You don’t have to have heard it but I think you might like hearing it before you listen to this episode.
In this show we’ll again be hearing from Mayor Stoner himself, Parley Baer, as he tells us about his friend Howard McNear. Folks, after you hear the first story I’m pretty sure you’ll be seeing “Floyd” in your minds eye doing what Parley describes as he speaks of Howard. I was laughing and smiling when I heard it the first time and that joy is still present each time I listen.
Tell those Mayberry folks in your life about these episodes of Two Chairs No Waiting. I really believe these Howard McNear episodes are some that any “Floyd” fan will love.
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Host: Allan Newsome Special Guest: Parley Baer & William Conrad
Running time: 0:16:12
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Friends, I have found some things that I have never heard and I’m so excited to be able to share what I’ve found with you!
In this episode we hear from William Conrad and Parley “Mayor Stoner” Baer give us their memories of Mayberry’s favorite barber, Howard McNear.
Be sure to come back next week for more memories from Parley about “Floyd” and tell the Mayberry fans you know to drop by and give the podcast a listen. I think they, and you, will enjoy it.
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