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COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE
REMEMBERING
BETTY LYNN
Mayberry
Lasting Legacy
Remembering Betty Lynn Winter 2022
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Table of Contents
Cover Story —
Remembering Betty Lynn
A look at the life and career of America’s
Sweetheart — Betty Lynn. From touring with
the USO during World War II, to costarring with
Betty Davis, to eventually taking on the role
of Thelma Lou, Betty Lynn had a full life that
Mayberry fans will remember.
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Big Plans for Mayberry
Winter’s chill is in the air, but that doesn’t mean
there aren’t plenty of sizzling hot plans for
the new year! From blue grass conventions,
summer concerts under the stars, all the way to
autumn’s Mayberry Days and Autumn Leaves
Festival, there is plenty going on this year in
the real-life Mayberry.
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What To Do, What To Do…
Concerts, live stage productions, conventions,
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festivals, and all sorts of get-togethers are on
tap this time of year.
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BETTY LYNN
Mayberry’s Thelma Lou,
leaves lasting legacy Betty Lynn
By John Peters While she may have reached As much loved as she was by resa Lynn in Kansas City, Mo.,
jpeters@mtairynews.com the peak of her career in the the fans, Lynn returned that af- on August 29, 1926, the third
years leading up to her Thelma fection, always spending time generation Missouri native was
The Andy Griffith Show, over Lou role and during her time chatting with them, sharing raised by her mother, Elizabeth
its eight-year run, featured 249 on The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry memories, and mak- Lynn, a respected mezzosopra-
episodes. Betty Lynn, who fa- fans never forgot her. ing sure she was available even no and organist, and by her ma-
mously played Deputy Barney Betty was much beloved on days she may have been a ternal grandparents Johanna
Fife’s long-suffering girlfriend, among the Andy Griffith Show little under the weather. and George Andrew Lynn, a
Thelma Lou, only appeared in family. In 1990 she began to “I feel happy when I’m with longtime engineer for the Mis-
26 — that’s fewer than one in be a regular participant in them,” the longtime actress souri Pacific Railroad.
every ten episods. a number of show reunions said of her time with the fans At age 5, Lynn began study-
Yet many fans consider her and Mayberry-themed events during an interview with The ing dance with renowned danc-
an Andy Griffith regular, and around the country. In 2007, Mount Airy News in Septem- er Helen Burwell at the Kansas
she’s even been called Ameri- after attending Mayberry Days ber 2016. “It gives me a tre- City Conservatory. By age 14,
ca’s Sweatheart for her role. But in Mount Airy, she decided to mendous lift. The people are so she was acting and singing in
it was more than her onscreen move to Andy Griffith’s home- good — they love the show so supper clubs, as well as per-
persona that endeared her to town on a permanent basis, much,” the 90-year-old actress forming and doing commercial
fans through the decades. and she made Mount Airy her said in that interview, when spots for local radio shows.
“Everybody just loves Betty home until her passing. talking of “The Andy Griffith USO talent scouts visited
Lynn,” said Tanya Jones, the She regularly held autograph Show.” “They give you a big Kansas City and discovered
executive director of the Surry sessions at The Andy Griffith lift, actually — even if I’m not Lynn. After she turned 18,
Arts Council in Mount Airy, Museum. On the days she was feeling too well.” Lynn began performing for
and a long-time friend of Betty scheduled to be at the museum, More than simply giving USO Camp Shows in the Unit-
Lynn. fans flocked to the facility, of- time to the fans, Betty says her ed States in 1944. She then
Of course, Betty passed away ten forming lines that stretched time there was good for her, performed as part of the USO’s
in October, slightly less than well down the sidewalk outside too. overseas Foxhole Circuit for
two months after turning 95. the building. “I meet so many people,” the the first half of 1945. She and
late actress said in 2016. She guitarist Tommy Decker began
said during a Friday autograph their overseas tour with stops
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session she might see visi- in Casablanca and then Iran
tors from California, Illinois, before eventually making their
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, the way to the war’s China-Burma-
Carolinas and other states. India Theater, where they vis-
“People drive from all over to ited and performed for service-
get here.” men throughout much of the
And while the Surry Arts war zone, but with their prima-
Council has photos on hand for ry mission being to console and
autographs, Betty says she nev- entertain wounded servicemen
er quite knows what someone at military hospitals.
will bring in for her signature. After the allies retook Ran-
“Everything they bring, I try goon in May 1945, she was one
to sign it,” she said. of the first Americans to visit
Early life, USO service American POWs who had been
While she is most know for released to a Calcutta hospital
her role on The Andy Griffith after having endured horrible
Show, Lynn had a long career atrocities during their impris-
even before taking on the role onment. She is also thought to
Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council of Thelma Lou. be the only American woman
Betty Lynn during a Mayberry Days parade. Born Elizabeth Ann The- to have traveled the dangerous
Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council
Dressed in green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Betty Lynn (center) smiles
for a picture while meeting with some of her fans during one of her regular
monthly appearances at The Andy Griffith Museum.
Burma Road during the war. Carolina Triad’s inaugural Hon- Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council
At one point in her tour of or Flight to visit the World War Betty Lynn on a USO tour. The gun she is wearing is not a prop — it was given
duty, Lynn, Tommy Decker, a II Memorial in Washington, to her by a U.S. Marines captain with the instructions “Take this. You might
couple of Marines and an inter- D.C. “I was deeply honored need to use it.” Lynn said she kept the gun on her hip during the day and slept
preter traveled by Jeep in a re- to be asked to participate and with it under her pillow at night.
mote area “on the road to Man- to have the chance to express
dalay,” not far from the front my gratitude to the surviving Photoplay Gold Medal for her play the title role in June Bride,
lines. A U.S. Marines captain veterans and those memorial- portrayal of Ginger. Later that another 1948 release, with
had given Lynn a loaded Colt ized,” she said at the time. year, Lynn also was in Apart- Bette Davis and Robert Mont-
revolver and told her, “Take Career more than ment for Peggy with William gomery. She made several more
this. You might need to use Thelma Lou Holden and Jeanne Crain. movies for Fox and others, in-
it.” she recalled, “I didn’t know Lynn returned to New York Warner Bros. borrowed Lynn cluding RKO, MGM and Uni-
whether he meant for use on City after the war and quickly from Fox in order to have her versal. Among the films were
the enemy or in desperation on found work. She was touring
myself, but I took the gun and the Northeast with Park Ave-
always kept it close.” nue in preparation for that new
She said she kept the gun show’s Broadway run when she
holstered on her hip during caught the attention of Holly-
the day, and under her pillow wood scouts. She received of-
at night. fers from seven studios, but ul-
After the war, Lynn was rec- timately decided to do a screen
ognized for her service “above test for Twentieth Century-Fox.
and beyond the call of duty” Studio head Daryl F. Zanuck
with a special commendation immediately took out an option
from the U.S. War Department. on Lynn and eventually signed
She was later named Honorary her to a multi-year contract.
Colonel in the American Le- Lynn’s first film for Fox was
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gion. 1948’s Sitting Pretty with Clif-
In 2009, she joined veterans ton Webb, Robert Young and
of World War II on the North Maureen O’Hara. She won a
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Mother Is a Freshman, Father Griffith show.
Was a Fullback, Cheaper by the “I had seen the Griffith show
Dozen, Payment on Demand twice before I went to read for
(again with Bette Davis), Many the part,” Betty recalled. “I
Rivers to Cross and Behind the remember that I laughed out
High Wall. loud—it was so funny. I didn’t
When her contract with Fox do that very often. I thought,
expired, Lynn sought work in Gee, this is really unusual.”
television, then still in its early Her reading went well, and
days. Her early performances she was cast as Thelma Lou.
included eight months in The Her portrayal of the role left
Egg and I, which is often con- such an impression on viewers
sidered to be TV’s first comedy that years later, it seems most
serial and was broadcast live believe she was a regular on the
from New York five days a week series, appearing nearly as of-
on CBS in 1952. ten as Barney, Andy, Aunt Bee
Back in Hollywood the next and Opie. Truth is, she only ap-
year, she played the female lead peared on 26 of the show’s 249
opposite Ray Bolger in Where’s episodes, and she was absent
Raymond? for a season on from virtually the entire final
ABC-TV. During this time and three seasons. Betty Lynn during the unveiling of her portrait. (Photo courtesy Surry Arts
spanning decades, she also per- That’s because, after year Council)
formed in live theater produc- five Don Knotts left the show Family, starring Henry Fonda. a recipient of the TV Land Leg-
tions, including the lead role to pursue opportunities in mov- Lynn appeared in produc- end Award in 2004. She was in-
in Peg O’ My Heart and roles ies, and while he made an occa- tions ranging widely from Dis- ducted into the Missouri Walk
in The Moon Is Blue, King of sional return in his famous role ney’s The Boy Who Stole the of Fame in Marshfield in 2006,
Hearts, Be Your Age, Come of Barney Fife, his departure Elephant to The Mod Squad and she was a recipient of the
Blow Your Horn and Love Let- meant the end of the run for and from Little House on the Cherry Blossom Medal at the
ters. Betty Lynn. Prairie to The Smothers Broth- town’s annual Missouri Cherry
Lynn performed in more Lynn made one final appear- ers Comedy Hour. Blossom Festival the following
than two dozen episodes of ance on the Griffith show when Later recognition year.
Matinee Theater, NBC-TV’s Don Knotts returned in the Once Lynn moved to Mount In 2012, Lynn was also an
popular hour-long anthology sixth season for the first of his Airy, Mayberry fans almost felt inaugural recipient of a star on
series that aired, usually live, five guest appearances as Bar- as if they were in the presence the walkway at the entrance of
five days a week. She also con- ney. Fans would have to wait of royalty when visiting her. the Andy Griffith Museum. On
tinued to work in radio, includ- more than 20 years, but all was Lynn returned that affection, the occasion of her 90th birth-
ing for episodes of Lux Radio once again right in the world of always looking forward to her day in 2016, Gov. Pat McCrory
Theater, Stars Over Hollywood Mayberry, when Thelma Lou time visiting with fans. granted and Lt. Gov. Dan For-
and some installments of Fam- and Barney finally got mar- “The fans are so sweet,” she est presented Lynn with the
ily Theater, as either a lead or ried in Return to Mayberry, the said. “I really love meeting Order of the Long Leaf Pine,
host. made-for-TV movie that was a them and having the chance generally considered to be the
She was a fixture in tele- ratings blockbuster for NBC to visit a little bit. They come State of North Carolina’s high-
vision Westerns during the in 1986. “Once we got there from all over the country. It’s est civilian honor.
1950s and 1960s. A partial to film the movie, everything so touching that they still re- She didn’t rest on her lau-
roundup includes episodes of fell right into place,” she said. member my movies and love rels. Prior to the pandemic,
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Bronco, Wagon Train, Chey- “The spark was still there.” The Andy Griffith Show like she greeted fans virtually every
enne, Tales of Wells Fargo and Of Griffith actors still living they do. And especially for the month at the Andy Griffith Mu-
Sugarfoot, as well as being co- at the time of her death, only Griffith show, there are lots of seum. At the time of her death,
star for two seasons of Disney Ron Howard appeared in more young children who are fans, she had been completing revi-
Presents: Texas John Slaughter episodes of the series than too. So, I think the show’s pop- sions on her autobiography,
with Tom Tryon. Lynn. ularity is carrying on through which is expected to be pub-
Life changing role After her initial run in the the new generations. That lished posthumously.
Lynn was still under contract Griffith series, Lynn contin- makes me happy.” And in one last act of kind-
with Disney for Texas John ued to work steadily, mostly In Lynn’s honor and echo- ness, she had arranged for
Slaughter when producers for in television. She played Fred ing Barney Fife’s description many of her belongings to be
The Andy Griffith Show con- MacMurray’s secretary on My of Thelma Lou, the local Surry auctioned off by Mount Airy-
tacted her about playing Bar- Three Sons and Brian Keith’s Arts Council annually presents based Rogers Realty & Auc-
ney Fife’s girlfriend, Thelma secretary on Family Affair. She the “You’re the Cat’s!” Award to tion Co., Inc. (the firm which
Lou. Fortunately for Barney, also worked with Andy Griffith recognize individuals who have auctioned the estate of the late
Mayberry and generations of again when she played Sarah, made especially noteworthy Frances Bavier after her death
TV viewers, Disney was in Ben Matlock’s secretary dur- contributions to the Mayberry in 1989). The proceeds from
the process of winding down ing the first season of Matlock Days festival. the auction were split among
its production of Texas John in 1986. She likewise reunited Along with other members several charities and organi-
Slaughter and therefore agreed with Ron Howard in 1971 on of the cast and crew of The zations, according to Betty
to release Lynn to work on the ABC-TV’s short-lived Smith Andy Griffith Show, Lynn was Lynn’s wishes.
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Tribute artists dressed as Barney Fife and Thelma Lou entertain youth along
the annual Mayberry Days parade.
Mayberry full schedules and other infor-
mation, visit https://www.sur-
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In September, just as sum-
Another musical event is the mer is turning to autumn, is
venerable Mount Airy Blue the annual Mayberry Days Fes-
Grass & Old-Time Fiddlers tival — six days of Mayberry
Convention, set for June 3-4. for hardcore and casual Andy
One of the best-known of the Griffith Show fans alike, offer-
blue grass and old time music ing the best in family fun for
conventions, the event will be all ages.
marking its 50th anniversary The festival includes shows
this year. and talks by those associated John Peters | Mayberry Magazine
The convention routinely with the show — and in some A young fan is excited to watch a clown making balloon animals at a past
draws musicians and sing- cases by the children of the Autumn Leaves Festival.
ers from all across the nation, show’s stars — the annual Rod-
many coming to compete, oth- ney Dillard Concert, live mu-
ers simply on hand to enjoy the sic, trivia contests, autograph
sounds and gather in the many sessions, games for kids and
impromptu playing sessions adults, family friendly comedy
that spring up. shows, a parade, a series of
The convention includes
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night time concerts, and much
old-time workshops by the more. Some of the nation’s top
Surry Arts Council, several Andy Griffith Show character
live public performances by tribute artists make regular
the bands, and competitions appearances, helping to run
in dance, singing, and instru- the event. For full information,
ments such as the mandolin, visit https://www.surryarts.
dobro, bass fiddle, autoharp, org/mayberrydays/index.html. Tom Joyce | Mayberry
and others. The biggest event of them all Musicians await their turn to take to the stage during a Mount Airy Blue
While many fans come out comes in October, with the an- Grass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention.
each evening to listen to the nual Autumn Leaves Festival,
bands, some fans come in early ranked among the top festivals This year’s event is sched- Convention in Dobson in
and camp on the grounds at in the Southeast. Some of the uled for Oct. 14 - Oct. 16. To April, Farmfest in Mount Airy,
Veterans Park, where the con- best food — with some ven- keep up with the latest Autumn Mayfest in Pilot Mountain, the
vention is held. Walking the dors showing off regional spe- Leaves Festival News, visit Surry Arts Council Summer
grounds, it is not uncommon cialities unique to the Mount http://www.autumnleavesfesti- Concert Series (https://www.
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groups of musicians, some sic, and more than 100 crafts- While those are among the atre.html) and a host of weekly
who’ve never met one another men are on hand for the nearly biggest events of the year, activities. For more informa-
before, gathering for jam ses- 200,000 fans and friends who there are dozens of others — tion on events, visit https://
sions and little concerts. For visit the gathering. The Surry Old Time Fiddler’s www.visitmayberry.com/.What’s Happening In
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live concerts, shows, and other Earle Theatre. Free. shows/blueridgebeyond.html Umoja, playing and blending
entertainment in Mount Airy February 11 for ticket ordering. more than ten different genres
and the surrounding commu- Black History Celebration. March 12 of popular music, combining
nities. For additional informa- Surry Arts Council will be hold- Dailey & Vincent will be in their original compositions
tion on all Surry Arts Council ing its annual free celebration of concert at the Historic Earle with imaginative covers in their
Summer Concert Series shows, Black History, with music, sing- Theatre beginning at 7:30 live performances. The two will
performances at The Historic ing, and more. Concert begins p.m. as part of the Blue Ridge appear at the Historic Earle
Earle Theatre, or shows at The at 7 p.m. at the Andy Griffith and Beyond series. Dailey & Theatre in a 7:30 p.m. concert.
Andy Griffith Playhouse, please Playhouse. Vincent are Grand Ole Opry Orchestra tickets are $15, Bal-
see http://www.surryarts.org/ February 12 members, five-time Grammy cony $10. Visit https://www.
surryart/index.html. Please Sam Bush, winner of the Award winners individually, surryarts.org/shows/blueridge-
call ahead for any show to con- Americana Music Association three-time Grammy Award beyond.html for ticket ordering.
firm it is going on as planned, Lifetime Achievement Award nominees collectively, four-time April 9
particularly before setting out for Instrumentalists, will be in Dove Award winners, and win- Larry Sigmon and Martha
for those shows that are some concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. ners of 35 IBMA Awards alto- Spencer, a duo from the Blue
distance from Mount Airy. at the Historic Earle Theatre gether (including three-time Ridge Mountains of Virginia,
Editor’s Note: While we do in Mount Airy. Punch Broth- IBMA Entertainer of the Year will bring their energetic sound
our best to bring you the most ers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Award winners and three-time to the Historic Earle Theatre in
up-to-date concert listings Greensky Bluegrass are just a Vocal Group of the Year Award a concert beginning at 7 p.m.
and events, the COVID-19 few present-day bluegrass van- winners). The duo brings their Between the two of them, they
pandemic has put every pub- guards among so many musi- uniquely American Music blend have played venues including
lic event in doubt. This cal- cians he has influenced. His per- of bluegrass, traditional country the Carter Family Fold, Grand
endar includes many planned formances are annual highlights and gospel music to the Mount Ole Opry, Merlefest and Blue
events through June. Howev- of the festival circuit, with Airy stage. Preferred Seat Tick- Ridge Folklife Festival. Their
er, all activities are subject to Bush’s joyous perennial appear- ets are $70; Orchestra Seat music features Larry’s distinct
postponement, cancellation, ances at the town’s famed blue- Tickets $60; and Balcony Seat singing, Martha on harmony,
or a change in start time, and grass fest earning him the title, Tickets $45. Visit https://www. and instruments including the
limited seating based upon “King of Telluride.” Preferred surryarts.org/shows/blueridge- clawhammer banjo, double
public health needs and gov- Seat Tickets are $80, Orchestra beyond.html for ticket ordering. slap bass, guitar and harmon-
ernmental orders. Please call Seat Tickets $75, and Balcony March 18 ica, along with plenty of fun
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mer Concert Series kicks off
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at the Blackmon Amphitheatre.
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the days of The Drifters, The
Coasters, The Jacksons, Earth
Wind & Fire, The Temptations,
and so many more legendary
icons. Tickets are $15 or an an-
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for purchase.
April 30
Lonesome River Band will be
taking the stage at the Historic Woolard return to Mount Airy atre.html periodically for ticket $15 or a Summer Concert Se-
Earle Theatre at 7:30 p.m. in as part of a three-show week- purchase. Concessions will be ries season pass. Those attend-
a concert they are dedicating end, featuring a different band available for purchase. ing the concert are encouraged
to the late James Easter of the each night. The Embers bring May 6 to take lounge chairs. While
Easter Brothers. The band is re- an energetic performance from North Tower Band, one of the tickets are not yet for sale,
leasing a CD as a tribute to the a band some call “the heart and South’s great party bands for visit https://www.surryarts.
Easter Brothers. Tickets to the soul of beach music.” Tickets nearly 40 years, will be on stage org/shows/amphitheatre.html
show are Preferred $30, Orches- are $15 or an annual concert se- at the Blackmon Amphitheatre periodically for ticket purchase.
tra $25, and Balcony $20. ries pass. While tickets are not providing the best in oldies, Concessions will be available
May 5 yet for sale, visit https://www. beach, top 40 and funk begin- for purchase.
The Embers featuring Craig surryarts.org/shows/amphithe- ning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is May 7Envision will bring their planned.
cover of hits from the 60s, 70s Live Theater
and 80s, all the way up to the February 24
contemporary sound of today’s Sirens of the Southeast Tour
Top 40 to the stage. Admission featuring Caitlin Krisko and
is $15 or a Summer Concert The Broadcast and Abby Bryant
Series season pass to the 7:30 & The Echoes will be in concert
p.m. show. Those attending the beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the
concert at the Blackmon Amphi- Historic Earle Theatre in Mount
theatre are encouraged to take Airy. Caitlin Krisko and The
lounge chairs. Concessions will Broadcast is a psychedelic soul
be available for purchase. While rock band hailing from Ashe-
tickets are not yet for sale, visit ville, while Abby Bryant & The
https://www.surryarts.org/ Echoes, from Gastonia, brings a
shows/amphitheatre.html pe- fiery spirit and a deep love for
riodically for ticket purchase. and understanding of Ameri-
Concessions will be available for can roots and soul music to the
purchase. stage. Masks are required for all
Weekly Events audience members. Tickets $15
Experience the Merry-Go- March 26-27
Round, the second-longest Seussical Jr. The Surry Arts
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broadcast in the nation, with a be performing this show filled
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Historic Earle Theatre from 11 by Shelby Coleman. Perfor-
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Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Ad- 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 27,
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current Surry Arts Council sea- Mount Airy. Masks are required
son pass. Some shows have been for all audience members. Re-
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1. Opie once reported to two characters, Gomer Pyle
Andy he had a new friend that and Leon, made their first ap-
no one else had ever seen — pearances in the series. What
one who walks up among the episode was that, and what
tree branches, wears a silver was each doing when we first
hat, and jingles when he walks. saw them.
Then Opie shows up with a ANSWERS
quarter he claims was given to 1. Andy discovers Opie’s new
him by his new friend. Andy is friend — Mr. McBeevee — is real, 5. Jack Nicholson, who played Job. Our first glimpse of little Leon,
worried Opie may have swiped though he’s not quite as fantastical the Joker in the 1989 Batman mov- played by Clint Howard, was of him
the quarter, and Opie is close as Opie described. He’s a telephone ie, was on trial during the episode dressed as a cowboy while eating a
to being punished when some- lineman, working high up in the Aunt Bee The Juror. In that episode, peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
thing saves him — what is it? trees and utility poles, wearing a sil- it turns out he was innocent, and Gomer, played by Jim Nabors, was
*** ver hardhat. He does jingle, because Aunt Bee was the only one of the using an acetylene torch to cut his
2. While Mayberry was a of the equipment he wears, and he jury who believed that, refusing to way into a bank vault — not to steal
quiet little town off the beaten did, in fact, give Opie the quarter. convict him. anything, but to free Barney, who
path, it did occasionally attract *** *** had locked himself inside while dis-
folks from around the world. 2. His name was Malcolm Mer- 6. The episode was The Bank guised as a cleaning lady.
One such traveler ended up riweather (played by Bernard Fox).
working for Andy and Opie
Mayberry
While visiting America, the Eng-
while Aunt Bee was out of lishman rides into Mayberry on a
town. Who was he, and why bicycle, causing an accident. He has
did he work for Andy? no money to pay his fine, so Andy
*** allows Malcolm to work as his valet
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the episode Class Reunion, when
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Batman. No, Batman never ap- for their high school reunion. How-
peared on the show, but there ever, in The Return of Barney Fife,
Mayberry
are a few connections between we’re told he graduated in 1948.
the two — in one episode of Sometimes, the writers on The
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of the car chase scenes takes even character names, they used in
place on the set of Mayberry. previous seasons.
A second connection is this: A ***
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