I hope you heard part 1 of this series but regardless you are in for a treat as we continue the interview with Two Chair No Waiting’s resident Mayberry History expert, Randy Turner. The interview was originally aired on Yesterday USA (https://yesterdayusa.net/). Yesterday USA is a streaming radio station with the purpose of preserving and presenting the history of old time radio shows. They also interview folks with connection to classic television and other topics. Yesterday USA is operated by an all-volunteer staff.
The host of this interview is Walden Hughes with co-hosts Patricia and Dan.
This part of Randy’s interview talks about the importance of music in the series, The Gomer & Goober Pyle Comic Book Literary Guild Facebook group, the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast, the influence of “Old Time Radio,” cast members still living, why Don Knotts left the show, the mistreatment of Jack Burns, and why the series ended.
This is part 2 of 3 episodes so come back next time for the final part of this amazing interview.
TCNW 703: Yesterday USA Interview of Randy Turner Part 2
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You are in for a treat the next few weeks as we’ll be listening to and interview with Two Chair No Waiting’s resident Mayberry History expert, Randy Turner. The interview was originally aired on Yesterday USA (https://yesterdayusa.net/). Yesterday USA is a streaming radio station with the purpose of preserving and presenting the history of old time radio shows. They also interview folks with connection to classic television and other topics. Yesterday USA is operated by an all-volunteer staff.
The host of this interview is Walden Hughes with co-hosts Patricia and Dan.
This part of Randy’s interview goes into an overview of the series, why the show endures, Frances Bavier’s relationship with the cast and her retirement to Siler City, Betty Lynn’s retirement to Mt. Airy, Randy’s favorite characters, and wrap up with discussion of The Dillards.
This is part 1 of 3 episodes so come back next time for more of this amazing interview.
TCNW 702: Yesterday USA Interview of Randy Turner Part 1
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This episode we wrap up the panel discussion from the 2002 Mayberry in the Midwest held in New Castle, IN. The panel discussion the event held for the media with the cast members answering questions. If you didn’t listen to, or watch, last week for part one, I recommend you go back and do that. The cast members present were Howard “Ernest T.” Morris, Betty “Thelma Lou” Lynn, James “Jim Lindsey” Best, Maggie “Charlene” Peterson and all four Darling boys; Rodney & Doug Dillard, Dean Webb and Mitch Jayne.
I recently found an old 8mm video tape that was used when I recorded the panel. The audio quality isn’t the very best but it’s content you won’t find anywhere else. You also get a feel for how the cast members are in “real” life as they interact with those asking questions and with one another. You’ll hear them answer one of the most asked questions ever, “Who was Mr. Schwamp?“
This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring “Johnny Silver.”
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In 2002 an event called Mayberry in the Midwest was held in New Castle, IN. I was lucky enough to be asked to be at the event as Floyd so I was able to go to the panel discussion the event held for the media with the cast members. The cast present were Howard “Ernest T.” Morris, Betty “Thelma Lou” Lynn, James “Jim Lindsey” Best, Maggie “Charlene” Peterson and all four Darling boys; Rodney & Doug Dillard, Dean Webb and Mitch Jayne.
I found an 8mm video tape that I recorded during the panel. The audio isn’t wonderful but it’s good enough and you’ll get to see/hear things that few heard in person. You’ll get a feel for how these wonderful cast members are as “real” people and I know you won’t be disappointed. We’re gonna listen to the first fifteen minutes this week.
This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring “Don Rickles.”
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We’ve all heard from Randy Turner each week since January 2017. Randy has worked hard to bring unique information related to The Andy Griffith Show that we might never have heard before. In this episode, we get to learn a little more about Randy. How he became a fan; what keeps him going; and more. I know you’ll enjoy learning more about our “roving reporter.”
There isn’t a “This Week in Mayberry History” this week since the whole episode is about Randy Turner. I figured he deserved a little time off.
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In episode 594 of Two Chairs No Waiting we had fun getting to know Andy Griffith Show fan and actor Danny Vinson. In this episode we get to see some behind the scenes conversation with Danny showing us around his memory room. The room is full of memories of his carrier and it’s really amazing how many of Danny’s stories turn into Mayberry stories. He’s a true fan and I know you’re going to enjoy it.
One thing I would recommend is that you actually watch the video version of this episode. Danny shows us a lot of things and I think the video makes it a bit more fun. I did the best I could to make the audio version fun for those who can’t, or don’t want to, watch the video.
No Mayberry History report this week because I’m on the set filming the Mayberry Man movie.
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I received a letter from a long time Mayberry friend
I met Danny Vinson several years ago at the George Lindsey Film Festival and right away I knew he was a Mayberry man through and through. Over the years I’ve been able to get to know him better and consider him a friend. I should also mention that Danny is a “working actor” which means he makes a living acting. He’s been in more than 86 movies, had done television, and commercials….but mostly, he’s a great guy.
I know you’re going to enjoy hearing him talk about how he met George “Goober” Lindsey, Don Knotts, Howard Morris, and so much more. As I said, he’s a fan of The Andy Griffith Show and when I meet a fellow fan, there’s always plenty to talk about.
Bonus: This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring “Harry Arnie.”
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