maggie peterson

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:57:55

Actress Maggie Peterson played Charlene Darling on The Andy Griffith Show but she was so much more. We lost her on Sunday May 15, 2022 so please join me in celebrating her life from Greeley to Mayberry.

In trying to come up with the best was to honor Maggie and to help fans learn more about her, I realized that an interview with Maggie recorded in Calhoun, GA at an event called “A Touch of Mayberry” would allow us to hear her tell the story in her own words. The year was 2018 and it was a special evening.

She grew up in Greeley, CO where she and her brother started a band called “The JaDa Quartet.” They played places around Colorado and eventually made it to New York where the band was booked on several television series as musical guests. Andy’s manager, Richard Link, helped the group get the bookings and they were off to a great start. Maggie moved to New York then out to California where she landed the role of Charlene Darling. She had roles in movies, commercials and in guest staring roles in series like “The Odd Couple,” “The Bill Dana Show,” “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” “Green Acers,” and “Mayberry, RFD.”

Listen, or watch, to hear the whole story. I would like to suggest you actually watch the video version of this episode so you can see the images of Maggie presented during the stage show.

This interview was originally aired in two parts on Two Chairs No Waiting number 573 & 574 in March 2020.

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• The Darlings (Wikipedia)
• Maggie Peterson Collection (WeaversDepartmentStore.com)
• TCNW 573: Maggie Peterson Interview Part 1
• TCNW 574: Maggie Peterson Interview Part 2
• FTC Connected story about Allan (p.8-9)
• Two Chairs No Waiting Related Merchandise
• 10th Annual Mayberry Meet-up
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• The Mayberry Historical Society
• Mayberry Man Movie – Mayberry Man Movie (YouTube channel)
• The Mayberry Effect
• Maggie Peterson Collection
• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program
• Facebook Group The Andy Griffith Show Esquire Club
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:28:19

This is the sixth episode of Two Chairs focusing on the 1998 Mayberry gathering in Kingsport, TN. If you have missed any of the previous episodes you should go back and check them out by using the link in the notes below.

The event was called “I Remember Mayberry” and in this episode we hear from Maggie Peterson as “Charlene Darling.” Last episode we were about to hear Maggie singing things that weren’t on The Andy Griffith Show but songs she very much enjoys singing. This time, we hear from her as Charlene and she’s singing with her brothers, all of the original Dillards (Rodney, Doug, Dean and Mitch). She’s also joined by Elinor “Ellie Walker” Donahue and Howard “Ernest T” Morris on the stage. This was the final performance of the 1998 Kingsport event.

I want to once again encourage you to watch the video version of this episode because you’ll be able to see Maggie rather thank hear her, only. While you’re watching, be sure to like and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

We’ll try a few trivia questions for some fun.

This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring “Richard Bull” part 1.

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• Richard Bull (Wikipedia)
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• 9th Annual Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 16-17 July 2021
• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• Mayberry Man Movie
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program
• Two Chairs No Waiting Merchandise
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
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• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:35:27

This is the fifth episode of Two Chairs focusing on the 1998 Mayberry gathering in Kingsport, TN. If you have missed any of the previous episodes you should go back and check them out by using the link in the notes below.

The event was called “I Remember Mayberry” and in this episode we hear from Maggie Peterson. Maggie played “Charlene Darling” on The Andy Griffith Show as well as “Doris” in a color episode.

I want to once again encourage you to watch the video version of this episode because you’ll be able to see Maggie rather thank hear her, only. While you’re watching, be sure to like and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

David “The Mayberry Deputy” Browning was the emcee for the evening and he’ll be introducing Maggie in the first part of the clip.

We’ll try our hand a few trivia questions for some fun.

This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring “Bruce Bilson” part 5.

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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would 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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Related Links:

• Bruce Bilson (Wikipedia)
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• 9th Annual Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 16-17 July 2021
• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• Mayberry Man Movie
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program
• Two Chairs No Waiting Merchandise
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #638:
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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:29:33

August 29, 2020 will be the 94th birthday of actress Betty Lynn who played the love of Barney’s life, Thelma Lou. We have several episode of Two Chairs dedicated to Betty but can you really ever talk enough about Thelma Lou? I say no. Especially when it’s her birthday week!

I’ll also give you some information about one of the other wonderful Mayberry ladies, Maggie “Charlene” Peterson that I know you’ll want to hear.

Bonus: This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring part 2 of “Alberta Nelson.”

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• Betty Lynn (Wikipedia)
• Betty Lynn (Two Chairs episodes)
• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• Alberta Nelson (Wikipedia)
• Mayberry Man Movie
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program (FaceBook.com)
• Two Chairs No Waiting Merchandise
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:42:37

It’s time for an update from The eBullet. What’s The eBullet? Why, it’s only the Official newsletter of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC)..that’s all. It’s something every fan of The Andy Griffith Show should read each time it comes out.

Thanks to TAGSRWC HQ in Nashville, Two Chairs No Waiting is able to share some of the content found in The eBullet but you are encouraged to go and read the entire newsletter for yourself. Better than that, subscribe so you’ll never miss an issue of Mayberry fun. You will not be disappointed.

Bonus: This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring Dean Webb

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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I wo 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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Related Links:

• The eBullet: Volume 20, Issue 2, March 2020
• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• Remembering Dean Webb (The eBullet)
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program (MayberryBooks.com)
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program (FaceBook.com)
• 8th Annual Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2020
• Two Chairs No Waiting Merchandise
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #575:
Sarah Blain

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:32:41

This is the second and final part of a series featuring our Maggie Peterson. Maggie played Charlene Darling but she did so much more. In the last episode we heard about her life before Mayberry and this episode stars off right when her time on The Andy Griffith Show as about to begin.

Maggie grew up in Greeley, CO and moved to New York then out to California where she landed the role of Charlene Darling. She also did roles in movies, commercials and guest staring roles in series like “The Odd Couple,” “The Bill Dana Show,” “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” “Green Acers,” and “Mayberry, RFD.”

As a reminder, Maggie needs the help of fans & friends to pay health related expenses. This is a real opportunity to show Maggie how much she has meant to us all throughout the years by giving her the financial residuals that she has never received from her time on The Andy Griffith Show. You can give by going to http://bit.ly/maggiepeterson which is a shortcut to the GoFundMe.com site for Maggie..

Bonus: This week’s installment of This Week in Mayberry History by Randy Turner featuring The Darlings

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Follow Two Chairs No Waiting on Facebook and/or follow me on Twitter. I  post Mayberry things there as another way to let folks know about The Andy Griffith Show.

Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I wo 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.

Related Links:

• Maggie “Charlene Darling” Peterson needs help (GoFundMe.com)
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program (MayberryBooks.com)
• The Andy Griffith Show Ambassadors Program (FaceBook.com)
• The Darlings (Wikipedia)
• 8th Annual Mayberry Meet-up in Mt. Airy, NC 17-19 July 2020
• Two Chairs No Waiting Merchandise
• Subscribe to The eBullet
• Sign up for the Two Chairs No Waiting Podcast mailing list
• iMayberry Community – http://imayberrycommunity.com/
• The Mayberry Historical Society – http://www.mayberry.info/
• The Mayberry Channel on YouTube.com – http://www.youtube.com/user/mayberrycom

Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #574:
Jeff Gossett

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