Two Chairs No Waiting

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:18:53

Two Chairs No Waiting

This episode is actually about news of the week.  It was hard to ignore that Mayberry’s very own Betty “Thelma Lou” Lynn was robbed this past week so tonight I’ll be giving you a report about that AND an update from Ms Lynn about how she’s doing.

We’re also going to talk about the fact that CBS will be sponsoring an actual NASCAR commemorative racecar paying tribute to The Andy Griffith Show’s 50th Anniversary! That’s BIG!

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Related Links:

• WXII 12 Betty Lynn Robbed Story – Video of interview with Betty about her wallet being stolen.
• Mayberry Comes to NASCAR – The Andy Griffith Show is returning to North Carolina with the debut of an original commemorative racecar that pays tribute to the iconic series.

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Executive Producer of Two Chairs No Waiting Episode #82: Jeff Koontz

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:22:07

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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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Host: Allan Newsome
Special Guest: Doug Dillard
Running time: 0:14:53

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This is a short interview I did with Doug Dillard back in 1998.  Doug is an amazing banjo picker and to see the speed that his fingers move around those strings is amazing. Doug has been at EVERY Mayberry Days event since it began and this year will be the 20th Annual Mayberry Days.  In recent years his brother, Rodney, has been joining him for two shows at Mayberry Days.

I’ll be talking a little bit about Mayberry Days after the interview.  Hopefully I can help all you fans better understand why fans of The Andy Griffith Show travel each year to Andy Griffith’s home town of Mt. Airy, NC to celebrate the fun and laughs of Mayberry Days. Ever year there are different events, jokes, skits, and new folk in town so Mayberry Days is always different but with spirit of Mayberry spread throughout.

The Dillards will be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on October 1, 2009.

The interview was recorded on 26 June 1998 in Kingsport, TN.

Remember to tell folks about our show and don’t please don’t forget to leave comments or ask questions on the Mayberry.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:

• The Dillards – The Dillards are MUCH more than just the “Darling” boys but Rodney, Doug, Dean and Mitch will always be thankful to the Darling’s for helping to spread their brand of entertainment to so many generations.
• Mayberry Values – Using humor, stories, testimonies, scriptures, song and video presentations, the Dillard’s are able to touch and inspire families and individuals of all ages.
• Rodney & Doug Dillard – Very in-depth biography on The Dillards.
• 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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Host: Allan Newsome
Special Guest: Charles Dowell
Running time: 0:12:17

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Welcome to part two of our two part interview with the owner of The Snappy Lunch, Mr. Charles Dowell.

The focus of this episode is the world famous Pork Chop Sandwich and where the idea for serving it came from. As I’ve said before, if you’re ever in Mt. Airy be sure to have a pork chop sandwich “all the way” because, as Andy might say, “They’re gooooood!”

Recorded in April 1998 in the back room of The Snappy Lunch so you’ll here dishes, pots and pans knocking against one another as the workers get orders ready.

I want to thank you for listening.  Tell your Mayberry friends about the podcast if you are enjoying them.  And don’t forget to leave comments or ask some questions at Mayberry.com/podcasts or by using the contact information given in the podcast.

Related Links:

• The Snappy Lunch – Web site for The Snappy Lunch with a history, photos and the menu.
• Mount Airy North Carolina – Information about the town, Mayberry Days, The Autumn Leaves Festival, and other events.
• Burke on Mayberry Podcast – Dr. Kevin Burke discusses the cultural relevance, morals and “just plain fun” embodied by “The Andy Griffith Show.”

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Host: Allan Newsome
Special Guest: Charles Dowell
Running time: 0:10:56

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We’ve had folks asking about the folks that live in Mt. Airy, Andy’s real hometown,  and interviewing them. The last two episodes were an interview I did with Russell Hiatt from over at Floyd’s Barbershop so I felt like it was very fitting to continue the theme this week with Charles Dowell.

Charles is the owner of The Snappy Lunch and the creator of the world famous Pork Chop Sandwich.  All kinds of famous people have visited The Snappy Lunch.  Charles is a fixture in Mt. Airy and offers a personal view of the town and the people who live in and visit Mt. Airy.

The interview was recorded in April 1998 in the back room of The Snappy Lunch there are dishes hitting each other and folks getting orders ready that can be heard in the background.

Thanks for listening!  Please tell folks about the show and leave comments and questions at Mayberry.com/podcasts or by using the contact information given in the podcast.

Related Links:

• The Snappy Lunch – Web site for The Snappy Lunch with a history, photos and the menu.
• Mount Airy North Carolina – Information about the town, Mayberry Days, The Autumn Leaves Festival, and other events.

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