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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:18:43

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

Professor Brower concludes his interview with Jim Clark and Ken Beck.  If you messed the last episode, go back and give part one of this interview a listen because we already found out where The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) got its name, how Beck & Clark became friends, and why TAGSRWC had a newsletter.  That’s just some of what we learned.

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.

We own Jim and Ken so much for the things Mayberry fans have had the chance to share with one another over the years.  Without these guys this podcast would most likely not exist nor would iMayberry.com or so many other things we, as fans, take for granted.

Thank you Jim Clark and Ken Beck.  You’ve been a blessing to us all.

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Jim Clark is the “Presiding Goober” and one of the founding members of TAGSRWC.

Ken Beck is a journalist who worked for “The Tennessean” where he edited the “Sunday Showcase” until he stepped away from his 31 years with the Nashville, TN paper.

Together Beck & Clark have touched Mayberry fans everywhere with their books about The Andy Griffith Show. I know you’ll enjoy hearing from them as “Professor” Brower draws wonderful information from them.

Neal, of course, has a wonderful book of his own called “Mayberry 101” that you will not want to miss. Neal was the focus of two episodes of this podcast so after you finish listening to him interview Beck & Clark, head back to episodes 50, 51, and 52 to hear his story.

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.

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TCNW 142: Neal Brower Interviews Jim Clark & Ken Beck Part 2

Related Links:

  • Gomer’s Crossword Fill ‘er Up – Folks enjoyed Emma’s crossword so well that we figured we ought to add another one. This one was created back in 1993 by Lavell Hall. This puzzle first appeared in the October 31, 1993 edition of the TAGSRWC Newsletter, The Bullet.
  • Emma’s Jaywalking Crossword – This terrific crossword was created by Sue Wilkerson, founder of the “I’m in It for Keeps” chapter in Albertville, AL. This puzzle first appeared in the January 28, 1995 edition of the TAGSRWC Newsletter, The Bullet. There is an “online” interactive version as well as one you can print out. Enjoy!!
  • Neal Brower – All TCNW episodes related to Neal Brower can be found here. Episodes 50, 51, and 52 are his interview.
  • The eBullet – The Official Newsletter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC). Check out the archives and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any issues.
  • Jim Clark – Jim is the heart and soul of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club so check out iMayberry.com but don’t forget about WeaversDepartmentStore.com because he’s “Bert Miller” too.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #142: Jan Newsome

 

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:17:41

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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 touched our lives though The Andy Griffith Show.  In September 2010 Neal’s guests were Jim Clark and Ken Beck.

Jim Clark is the “Presiding Goober” and one of the founding members of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC).

Ken Beck is a journalist who worked for “The Tennessean” where he edited the “Sunday Showcase” until he stepped away from his 31 years with the Nashville, TN paper.

Together Beck & Clark have touched Mayberry fans everywhere with their books about The Andy Griffith Show.  I know you’ll enjoy hearing from them as “Professor” Brower draws wonderful information from them.

Neal, of course, has a wonderful book of his own called “Mayberry 101” that you will not want to miss.  Neal was the focus of two episodes of this podcast so after you finish listening to him interview Beck & Clark, head back to episodes 50, 51, and 52 to hear his story.

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.

TCNW 141: Neal Brower Interviews Jim Clark & Ken Beck Part 1

Related Links:

  • Neal Brower – All TCNW episodes related to Neal Brower can be found here.  Episodes 50, 51, and 52 are his interview.
  • The eBullet – The Official Newsletter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC). Check out the archives and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any issues.
  • Ken Beck Blog – Ken may have “retired” but he keeps on working. Check out his blog at The Wilson Post.
  • Jim Clark – Jim is the heart and soul of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club so check out iMayberry.com but don’t forget about WeaversDepartmentStore.com because he’s “Bert Miller” too.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #141: Jan Newsome

 

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Two Chairs No Waiting 139: Aunt Bee

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:15:18

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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 she choose to retire to Siler City she said, “I fell in love with North Carolina, all the pretty roads and the trees.”

In this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting we’ll hear from Carolina Camera reporter Bill Ballard who was able to interview Frances Bavier not too long after she had moved to North Carolina.

Andy Griffith addressed the fact that the two sometimes clashed during the series’ run. Andy reported on Larry King Live – April 24, 1998, that Frances had phoned him four months before she died.  She said she was deeply sorry for being “difficult” during the series’ run.

Frances was born December 14, 1902 and passed away on December 6, 1989 at the age of 86.

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.

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TCNW 139: Aunt Bee

Related Links:

  • Frances Bavier (Wikipedia)
  • Aunt Bee Retires (YouTube) – See the rare interview that Carolina Camera Reporter Bill Ballard got with Frances Bavier after she retired to North Carolina.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #139: Jay Hicks

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:16:02

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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.

Two Chairs No Waiting researcher, Mike Peacock, found this interview with Jim Nabors and was able to provide permission to use the audio.  You’ll get to hear Jim tell about singing at the race and how it all got started.  Interviewer Ed Wenck of 93 WIBC was able to speak with Mr. Nabors recently. Enjoy the interview.

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TCNW 137: Jim Nabors Back Home Again

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Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #137: Jay Hicks

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:26:31

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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.

We’ll be focusing on just a few sections of The eBullet in the podcast and they are News of Cast & Crew, Chapter Update, and Chapter News.  There are many other sections of The eBullet so you’re encouraged to drop by for a visit and read the online version for yourself.

New editions of The eBullet are published about every other month and they’re full of wonderful Mayberry related information from TAGSRWC HQ in Nashville, TN.

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TCNW 136: The eBullet May 2011

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Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #136: Joey Fann

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:22:23

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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.

We did get some talk in about The Grascals new album DANCE TIL YOUR STOCKINGS ARE HOT AND RAVELING (A Tribute to the Music of The Andy Griffith Show) but we were having too much fun talking Mayberry.  What was to have been a 15 minute interview turned into 30 minutes and two episodes of this podcast.

I want to personally thank the guys for their time and for visiting with all of us here in our little corner of Mayberry. Now, they dig you so you folks be nice and dig them back.

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TCNW 134: The Grascals Interview Part 2

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Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #134: David Morris

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Running time: 0:23:09

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

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.  Terry Eldredge (guitar) and Terry Smith (bass) are BIG Mayberry fans….awh big ain’t the word for it….and it certainly comes through in the interview.

Most of the interview is directly about The Andy Griffith Show and their love for the show.  We do eventually talk about the release of their album DANCE TIL YOUR STOCKINGS ARE HOT AND RAVELING (A Tribute to the Music of The Andy Griffith Show) so if you love bluegrass and/or Andy, you’re gonna have a great time with the guys.

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.

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TCNW 133: The Grascals Interview Part 1

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Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #133: Bob James

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