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Two Chairs No Waiting 151: Betty Lynn

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

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

This episode we’re going to celebrate Betty Lynn’s 85th birthday.  Why, you may ask?  Well, the day I’m recording is August 29, 2011 which just happens to be Betty’s birthday and I though it would be fitting to tell “Thelma Lou” we all said “hey” on this, her special day.

The interview with Betty can be found on YouTube and was done several years ago at Mayberry Days by “Charles.”  I don’t know Charles who but hopefully somebody listening to Two Chairs will be able to let us know so I can give proper credit.

Born Elizabeth Ann Theresa Lynn on August 29, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, Betty began acting in radio. She was later discovered in a Broadway production and signed to 20th Century Fox. She made her film debut in the 1948 film Sitting Pretty opposite Robert Young. That same year, she appeared in June Bride with Bette Davis followed by roles in Mother Is a Freshman (1949), Cheaper by the Dozen (1950), and Payment on Demand (1951).

In the 1953-1954 television season, Betty was cast as June Wallace, the fictitious sister-in-law of the Ray Bolger character in the ABC sitcom Where’s Raymond?

After guest starring on various television series Betty won the role of Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show. She portrayed the role regularly from 1961 until 1965 and made a final guest appearance in one episode during the sixth season(1965–1966).

Following the end of The Andy Griffith Show, Betty continued appearing in various television and film roles. In 1986, she reprised the role of Thelma Lou in the reunion television movie Return to Mayberry in which Thelma Lou and Barney Fife were finally married. In 2006, Lynn retired from acting and relocated to Mount Airy, North Carolina, the hometown of Andy Griffith and the town on which Mayberry was loosely based.

Betty Lynn currently makes monthly appearances at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy to sign autographs and meet with her fans.

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

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TCNW 151: Betty Lynn (a.k.a. Thelma Lou)

Related Links:

  • Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) from the Andy Griffith Show (YouTube) – Interview with Betty Lynn best known as Thelma Lou from The Andy Griffith Show. Recorded at “Mayberry Days” in Mount Airy, NC. Produced by Jimmy Wentz.
  • Betty Lynn (From Wikipedia) – Much of the show notes came from this article.
  • Andy Griffith Museum – The museum opened on September 26, 2009 with an official ribbon cutting during the 20th celebration of Mayberry Days. The items on display have been collected over nearly a lifetime by Emmett Forrest, who grew up in Mount Airy with Andy Griffith.
  • Andy Griffith Museum (Follow on Facebook)

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:21:51

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

Floyd the barber guest hosts the 3rd and final part of the interview done with Allan Newsome. Thanks gain to Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Brimingham, AL for allowing Two Chairs to air the interview.

We also hear discussion about Howard “Ernest T.” Morris, Bob Denver, Denver Pyle, how Allan got started doing “Floyd” at Mayberry events, the original “Floyd”, Howard “Floyd” McNear, and so much more!

Enjoy the interview and the story by Floyd near the end of the podcast.

Our thanks to WXJC for allowing us to rebroadcast the interview.

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 (888) 684-8415 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show.

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TCNW 146: Allan Newsome Interview Part 3

Related Links:

  • Priority Talk on WXJC – Priority Talk with Greg Davis- Each weekday from 8-10am CT WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am or listen live at 850wxjc.com. Thank you to WXJC for allowing us to use the interview.
  • Priority Talk on Facebook – An entertaining, informative talk show about issues and people that matter to Christians. We explore culture, our kids, parenting, marriage, finances, health, church and ministry with a host of experts.
  • Taylor Home Inn (photos) – Photos of Allan and Jan’s trip to Andy Taylor’s house from The Andy Griffith Show…well…a replica of it anyway.  Thanks to Marsha for a wonderful stay.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #146: Floyd Lawson

 

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:19:33

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

Floyd Lawson, the barber in Mayberry, again guest hosts this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting. We’ll be hearing part 2 of an interview by Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Brimingham, AL.  Allan was invited on the show to talk “Mayberry.”

In part 2 you’ll hear about the Mayberry Squad Car Nationals held in Graysville, AL.  We also hear discussion about George Lindsey, Jim Nabors, the “Fun Girls” (Jean Carson in particular), Mayberry related books, Mayberry Bible study, and more.

Enjoy the interview and the story by Floyd near the end of the podcast.

Our thanks to WXJC for allowing us to rebroadcast the interview.

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 (888) 684-8415 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 145: Allan Newsome Interview Part 2

Related Links:

  • Priority Talk on WXJC – Priority Talk with Greg Davis- Each weekday from 8-10am CT WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am or listen live at 850wxjc.com. Thank you to WXJC for allowing us to use the interview.
  • Priority Talk on Facebook – An entertaining, informative talk show about issues and people that matter to Christians. We explore culture, our kids, parenting, marriage, finances, health, church and ministry with a host of experts.
  • Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band – Rodney Dillard as founding member of the legendary group, ‘THE DILLARDS’(aka the Darlings) is seen nearly everyday somewhere in the world thanks to the still enormous popularity of The ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW reruns.
  • Mayberry Squad Car Nationals 2011 (photos) – 9 July 2011 – A fun day was had by all at the 11th Annual Mayberry Squad Car Nationals and 7th Annual Mayberry Comes to Graysville.
  • David Browning – “The Mayberry Deputy” is the most noted of his characters and began in 1988.)
  • Andy Griffith Museum – Features hundreds of items from the life and career of Andy Griffith in movies, television and music as well as a variety of memorabilia.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #145: Floyd Lawson

 

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:17:34

Two Chairs No Waiting

Two Chairs No Waiting

Floyd Lawson, the barber in Mayberry, guest hosts this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting which features an interview by Greg Davis of the Priority Talk radio program heard on WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am in Birmingham, AL.  Allan was invited on the show to talk “Mayberry” and it just happened to be the week leading into the 11th Annual Mayberry Squad Car Nationals held in Graysville, AL.

Folks have been asking for Allan to interview himself but that never seemed right to him so thankfully Greg did the interviewing and “Floyd” is guest hosting so Allan didn’t have to ask himself questions. Floyd host this and the other 2 parts of the interview that will follow over in the coming weeks.  We hope you enjoy the show.

Our thanks to WXJC for allowing us to rebroadcast the interview.

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 (888) 684-8415 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 144: Allan Newsome Interview Part 1

Related Links:

  • Priority Talk on WXJC – Priority Talk with Greg Davis- Each weekday from 8-10am CT WXJC 92.5 fm and 850 am or listen live at 850wxjc.com. Thank you to WXJC for allowing us to use the interview.
  • Priority Talk on Facebook – An entertaining, informative talk show about issues and people that matter to Christians. We explore culture, our kids, parenting, marriage, finances, health, church and ministry with a host of experts.
  • Rodney Dillard and The Dillard Band – Rodney Dillard as founding member of the legendary group, ‘THE DILLARDS’(aka the Darlings) is seen nearly everyday somewhere in the world thanks to the still enormous popularity of The ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW reruns.
  • Mayberry Squad Car Nationals 2011 (photos) – 9 July 2011 – A fun day was had by all at the 11th Annual Mayberry Squad Car Nationals and 7th Annual Mayberry Comes to Graysville.
  • David Browning – “The Mayberry Deputy” is the most noted of his characters and began in 1988.)
  • Andy Griffith Museum – Features hundreds of items from the life and career of Andy Griffith in movies, television and music as well as a variety of memorabilia.

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #144: Allan Newsome

 

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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.

As review from last week:

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 (888) 684-8415 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 (888) 684-8415 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 (888) 684-8415 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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