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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.

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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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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.

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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I’ve been getting a good bit of listener comments and questions over the last several weeks so I thought I would try and run through some of them this week.

I don’t pretend to be an expert in all things Mayberry so I may not have the answer to all the questions.  Hopefully you will be able to help me where I fall short on being able to provide what your fellow listeners are asking for.  Feel free to drop me a voice mail to let us all hear the answers you can provide.

Answers or not…let’s have some Mayberry fun in tonight’s show.

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Related Links:

• Archive of American Television: Don Knotts Interview – Mr. Knotts discussed his early comedy routines and ventriloquism acts which led to radio and television appearances.
• Frances Bavier Wikipedia – A nice write up about Ms. Bavier and worth a read.
• Andy Griffith Museum – Neal Brower, author of Mayberry 101, will be giving a series of lectures on The Andy Griffith Show this spring at the Andy Griffith Museum. Check the Events section of the site for details.

Voice Mail

Frank  – Aunt Bee/Frances Bavier connection to NC?
Don  – Frances and how did she get along with the other cast members? Request a podcast about that.
Joe – Bankbook and who’s is it?
Bill  – George Lindsey in Mt. Airy within the last year.
John  – Lectures being done in Mt. Airy…are they being recorded?
Kyle  – Later work of some of the Mayberry characters. Angel in my Pocket, All in the Family (Burt Mustin and Ethel Pendleton schoolboard member play by Ruth McDevitt), etc.

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Co-Producers of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #78: Jerry Farley & Dale Williams

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Special Guest: Neal Brower
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This episode marks the end of the first year of Two Chairs No Waiting and what better way to finish my first year than to complete our interview with Neal Brower.

In part three of the interview with Neal Brower as our guest, we move the discussion toward his book “Mayberry 101: Behind the Scenes of a TV Classic.”  That book is labled Volume 1 so Neal answers the question about, where’s volume two?  He also tells us how he came to pen Mayberry 101 in the first place.

We also hear about his Professor Bower’s Lecture series he does each year at Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy, NC.  Neal shares some special memories and many things you may never have heard.

Thank you again to Neal Brower for taking the time to visit with us all here at Two Chairs No Waiting.

Remember to tell folks about our show and don’t please don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the iMayberry.com/podcasts website or by using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode.

Related Links:

• Mayberry 101 – This book by Neal Brower is must reading for any fan of Mayberry. Neal received substantial input from the writers of the episodes themselves, as well as actors and members of the production crew.
• Neal Brower Photos – Photos of Neal from the Two Chairs No Waiting Facebook page. Check back at times for more photos.

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We continue our interview with special guest Neal Brower as our guest.  Neal is a United Methodist minister, taught a course about The Andy Griffith Show at several colleges in North Carolina, and is the author of “Mayberry 101: Behind the Scenes of a TV Classic.”

In this episode we discuss the event held on September 30 and October 1, 1995 at the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Twenty cast members from “our hometown” gathered together to pay tribute to “The Andy Griffith Show” and share their experiences in Mayberry.

Remember to tell folks about our show and don’t please don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the iMayberry.com/podcasts website or by using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode.

Related Links:

• Mayberry 101 – This book by Neal Brower is must reading for any fan of Mayberry. Neal received substantial input from the writers of the episodes themselves, as well as actors and members of the production crew.
• Mayberry’s 35th – Report about the Winston-Salem, NC event called “35th Anniversary Celebration: A Mayberry Reunion” held on September 30 and October 1, 1995.

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Special Guest: Neal Brower
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We have a treat for the next few episodes to have Neal Brower as our guest.  Neal is a United Methodist minister and has taught a ten-week course about The Andy Griffith Show at several colleges in North Carolina.

Neal also is the author of “Mayberry 101: Behind the Scenes of a TV Classic” and an all-around Mayberry fan.  He’s a member of the “Barney Chapter” of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) which is one of if not *the* most active chapters of TAGSRWC.

In this episode we’ll hear some about how Neal came to teach the classes as well as about how Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy, NC got its kickstart.

Remember to tell folks about our show and don’t please don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the iMayberry.com/podcasts website or by using the contact information given in the podcast. We’d love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode.

Related Links:

• Mayberry 101 – This book by Neal Brower is must reading for any fan of Mayberry. Neal received substantial input from the writers of the episodes themselves, as well as actors and members of the production crew.
• Mayberry Days – The annual festival of the Surry Arts Council that brings fans and friends from all over the county together in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
• Visit Mayberry -Visit this site for information about Mt. Airy, NC and the area.
• Mayberry Days Videos – Mayberry and related videos to share with your friends and family.

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