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“The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC)
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Welcome to the Weaver’s Newsletter Mar/Apr 2026!
Hello Mayberry and welcome to another Weaver’s Newsletter! It’s always good to spend time thinking about and reading about the goings-on around Mayberry. It’s been 65 years that we have enjoyed the people of the town of Mayberry, and it just never gets old.
I think about the people who live in our hometown, and it makes me smile. I laugh along with Andy ‘cuz I see Barney, Floyd, Goober, Gomer, and the rest of the Mayberry gang do things that in real life would likely drive me crazy.
I was watching “Barney and the Choir” just yesterday, and seeing how Barney behaves when he thinks he can sing and everybody else knows he can’t. That behavior in real life would be more than I could handle. But seeing them do that on “The Andy Griffith Show,” and loving the characters like I do, it only makes me smile as Andy suffers. Well, not just Andy; everybody in the choir suffers. I guess that’s why it’s okay because it’s happening in Mayberry. And because, well, it’s Barney. And we all know how Barney behaves. We expect it.
Is that why we love it? Because we know these people who live in our hometown so well? Because we know what to expect and even anticipate the behavior? I guess there’s something to be said for that, because it feels familiar. It’s comforting. These people are our neighbors.
It’s too bad most of us don’t have neighbors like that in the real world. People that we know, understand, and put up with. How many of us don’t even know the names of the people who live next door to us? I’ve lived in the same house for almost 30 years and I have neighbors on four sides of my house, and I only know the names of one of them. Isn’t that kind of sad?
I mean, it is my fault that I don’t know their names. I can certainly ask, but I don’t. Or, even more truthfully, I have asked, but I can’t seem to remember. It’s sad I can’t remember names, but it’s the truth. Oh, I can remember their dog’s name, but the person’s name that lives beside me seems to just float right out of my mind. Maybe I’m a lot more like Floyd than I’d like to admit.
I’m not saying that any of us are bad because we don’t know everything about our neighbors. But I do sometimes wonder what the world would be like if those of us who love Mayberry actually tried to make Mayberry real in our own neighborhood.
I guess that’s a little philosophical meandering from Floyd, but maybe something for us all, myself most of all, to think about. Do what we can to make Mayberry real in our own world. What a nice goal to have.
In the meantime, I’m going to keep laughing at the people who live in our hometown every chance I get so that I have that Mayberry spirit inside that I might actually share with others. I encourage you to do the same.
(NEW) Mayberry Sheriff’s Office Cap – $17.00
IN STOCK – A perfect companion to the matching t-shirt or on it’s own, this Mayberry Sheriff’s Office cap will help you stand out in the crowd. It features a stylized version of the Mayberry patrol car door shield embroidered and centered on the front of the cap. The “chrome” cap color makes the design and wording pop. The low profile cap is made by Port & Company in 100% cotton.
Adjustable one size fits all for the right fit for any occasion. Velcro closure.
Fabric: 100% cotton washed twill
Color: Chrome
Floyd’s Barber Shop Main Street T-shirt – $20.00
Show off your haircut in style wearing this Floyd’s Barber Shop t-shirt. Featuring the lettering right off the window, scissors, neck duster brush, comb, along with his slogan “Two Chairs No Waiting” and location on Main St, Mayberry.
100% Cotton Machine Washable T Shirt.
Color: Carolina Blue
Style: Short Sleeve
Mayberry – I Love Lucy Festival
It’s not long now until Mayberry fans will gather for the Mayberry I Love Lucy Festival in Granville, Tenn. There may not even be enough time for you to plan to be there, but if you can, I certainly hope you will be.
Randall and the other volunteers that put on the event in Granville have worked so hard to make their town into Tennessee’s Mayberry town, and they want to share it with us all. For the festival weekend, we’re going to have folks from everywhere driving into the town that is even smaller than Mayberry.
Keith Thibodeaux (Johnny Paul) and Dennis Rush (Howie) are the special guests from the show. Dixie Griffith, Karen Knotts, and Peter Ackerman (Miss Ellie’s boy) are special guests from families on the show. Neil Brower and Randy Turner are special guests that write about the show. And a whole troupe of tribute artists who dress up and pretend to be people from the show—they’re all going to be there.
The main events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, right in the center of downtown Granville, Tennessee. There are so many things scheduled that you really need to come both days. You see, Granville is so small they don’t have a venue that can hold all the people, so they have events scheduled throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday that overlap; if you can’t go to one on Friday, you get tickets to go to that event on Saturday because one starts 30 minutes after the other, so you can’t do them both.
There’s not room in most of the events to handle all the people who might want to attend both, as I mentioned above, so they spread them out throughout the weekend to try to make it as easy as possible for people to get to see their most desired show.
Saturday night wraps up with the grand finale event, which is unlike any other you’ve attended at a Mayberry event before. You see, since the venues are small, you have a progressive show—kind of like a progressive dinner, if you’ve ever been to one of those. You start at one show (it’s 20 minutes long), then you move to another venue and have another 20-minute show. That continues until you have gone through three or four shows and a dinner. You’ve got Elvis singing to you while you eat, you’ve got Little Ricky/Johnny Paul Jason and Howie entertaining you at another event, you’ve got a group of Mayberry tribute artists over at the gazebo with Floyd the Barber at the barber shop, and you’ve got Charlene, Briscoe, Ernest T., and Hoggette Winslow over at the Darling cabin doing a show there. And of course, we have our special guests from the show’s families, like Karen, Dixie and Peter, fit into one of those shows for you to enjoy. Like Opie might have said, “It’s a sight!”
Make plans to come if you possibly can. I know that the folks there in Granville would appreciate it. And I know you’ll enjoy it. If you don’t leave with a smile on your face after being there, I’ll have Floyd give you a free haircut next time you see him.
For information on tickets, visit GranvilleTN.com.
If you can’t make it to Granville, or even if you can, check the Event Calendar below to see other Mayberry events you should attend if you’re able.
Mayberry Sheriff’s Office T-shirt – $22.00
You can dress like the employee’s of the Mayberry county Sheriff’s Office when they are relaxing at home or working out by wearing this Mayberry Sheriff’s Office t-shirt. It features a stylized version of the Mayberry patrol car door shield.
50% Cotton/50% polyester Machine Washable T Shirt.
Color: Graphite Heather
Becoming Thelma Lou (hardback) – $38
Becoming Thelma Lou – My Journey to Hollywood, Mayberry, and Beyond
By Betty Lynn
With Jim Clark and Tim McAbee
Long before becoming beloved by generations of Mayberry fans for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, the ever-patient sweetheart of Barney Fife, Kansas City native Betty Lynn lived a life filled with interesting adventures and fascinating people.
In her own words, augmented by 140 rare photos, Betty shares the sometimes bittersweet, often surprising, and always inspiring story of her remarkable life. From her wartime service in India and Burma to sharing the spotlight with entertainment royalty from New York to Hollywood, Betty always remained grounded in her Midwestern values and strong faith.
Yes, Betty Lynn will forever be Thelma Lou to millions of us, but, as you will discover in these pages, there is also much more to learn and love about this truly extraordinary woman. Enjoy her incredible journey!
Floyd’s Barbershop Bulletin Board & Event Calendar
The Andy Griffith Museum, featuring the late Emmett Forrest’s amazing collection of Andy Griffith artifacts, is a must-see attraction for any visit to Mount Airy, N.C. For complete updates on operating hours and other info, visit the website at AndyGriffithMuseum.org or call (336) 786-1604.
Here are upcoming events that folks have posted on Floyd’s bulletin board:
* April 10 & 11: The 6th Annual Mayberry-Lucy Festival in Granville, Tenn., known as “Tennessee’s Mayberry Town,” is in the planning stage, but, based on previous years, you can be assured it will be a wonderful event with shows, music, autographs, parade, cruise-in, Mayberry Squad Car Nationals Obstacle Course, and much more. Special Guests confirmed so far include Keith Thibodeaux (Johnny Paul Jason on “The Andy Griffith Show,” and Little Ricky on “I Love Lucy”), Dennis Rush (Howie Pruitt in Mayberry), Dixie Griffith (daughter of Andy), Karen Knotts (daughter of Don) and Peter Ackerman (son of Elinor Donahue and famed TV producer Harry Ackerman). There will be special presentations led by authors Neal Brower and Randy Turner and an array of talented Mayberry tribute artists (including Festival Honoree Christie “Charlene” McLendon), plus Desi and Lucy tributeers, and even an Elvis. For schedule details, updates, and other info, visit www.granvilletn.com.
* Apr. 15: Karen Knotts brings her “Tied Up in Knotts” show to the Amish Country Theater in Berlin, Ohio. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. For more info, visit www.amishcountrytheater.com.
* Apr. 23-25: Clint Howard is among the dozens of special celebrity guests for the annual Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Mo. For more info, visit www.cherryblossomfest.com or check out their page on Facebook.
* May 6-8: Mayberry author/lecturer Randy Turner hosts The Mayberry Retreat, featuring special guest Dennis Rush (Howie Pruitt/Williams) and special musical guest Kentucky recording artist Mitch Barrett, at the Sauder Heritage Inn in Archbold, Ohio. There were will be a variety of talks, presentations, performances, and screenings, plus lots of time for visiting with the special guests and fellow fans–all with the intimate setting and delicious food offered by the Sauder Heritage Inn. For more info visit: www.mayberrybooks.com/mayberryretreat.
* May 16: Karen Knotts is a featured performer with the Boomer Broads Comedy show at the Royal Theater in Hogansville, Ga. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more info, call the theater box office at 706-955-4870.
* May 30: Andy’s 100th Birthday Bash: Bluegrass, Comedy, and Mayberry Memories at the Royal Theatre in Macon, Mo. This matinee event, hosted by the Blood Brothers chapter of TAGSRWC, features special musical guests Keota and the Andy Family Band. A presentation on Andy Griffith’s career and life by Mayberry author Randy Turner, an interview with Dixie Griffith (Andy’s daughter), and some clean, family comedy by comedian and actor Rik Roberts. Door prize drawings (don’t pull out the hat size) and refreshments will be part of the event as well. For more info, contact Blood Brother leader Johnna Clarke for tickets at 660-413-2244.
* June 12-14: Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg returns to Scottsburg, Ind., after a year’s hiatus. This will be the third time Mayberry comes to town, and the organizers are planning to have Mayberry music, presentations, tribute artists, and more. The festival will be celebrating Andy Griffith’s 100th birthday, so come on out and act like somebody. Visit the website for more details at MayberryComesToScottsburg.org.
* June 20: Professor Brower’s Lecture. Mayberry author Neal Brower kicks off his Aunt Bee-themed summer series of talks about TAGS, starting at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. Today’s lecture features “Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee.” Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit www.andygriffithmuseum.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* July 24 & 25: 14th Annual Mayberry Meetup, sponsored by TAGSRWC’s “Two Chairs, No Waiting” podcast, gathers in Mount Airy, N.C. Details will be coming as the event draws near. Start planning to spend a relaxing Mayberry weekend in Mount Airy with fellow fans.
* July 25: Professor Brower’s Lecture. In conjunction with the Mayberry Meetup, Mayberry author Neal Brower gives the second of his Aunt Bee-themed summertime talks about TAGS, starting at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. Today’s lecture features “Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man.” Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit www.andygriffithmuseum.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* Aug. 15: Professor Brower’s Lecture. Neal Brower gives the final of his three Aunt Bee-themed summertime talks about TAGS, starting at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. Today’s lecture features “Aunt Bee’s Romance.” Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit www.andygriffithmuseum.org or call (336) 786-1604.
* Sept. 21-27: 37th Annual Mayberry Days® in Mount Airy, N.C. Special Guests confirmed so far include The Dillards (featuring Rodney Dillard) in concert, Karen Knotts (daughter of Don) presenting her new show, “Tied Up in Knotts…Untied” and Bill Knotts (nephew of Don) with a presentation of his own.
Tim White & Troublesome Hollow also return with their popular mixture of comedy and bluegrass music, as does Michael Hoover with his “Memories of Elvis” show featuring Denise Glass as Patsy Cline. Also scheduled are comedy by John Floyd (The Mouth of Mayberry), concerts by Mayberry Melodies, Band of Oz, and first-timers The Cleverlys and Too Much Sylvia. Neal Brower will also be presenting his popular Professor Brower’s Lecture. Registration is also now open for the Mayberry Days Golf Tournament (aka The Emmett). Additional Special Guests and other details TBA. For tickets and complete info as plans develop, visit www.mayberrydays.org.
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2026 Mayberry Wall Calendar – $17 ON SALE $10
There have been wall calendars for The Andy Griffith Show for many years and all of us have enjoyed them. Sadly, the licensee who made those calendars decided to stop making them after 2024. Thankfully for fans, Mr. Weaver wanted to ensure the yearly fun continued.
Weaver’s reached out to artist Christina Green and asked if she might be able to create artwork related to our hometown and the result is a sight to behold. Last year, our calendar sold out! Fans loved the beautiful Mayberry scenes Christina created. She’s done it again for our 2026 calendar. The monthly calendar images are ALL NEW
Plan your year in Mayberry! Start each month features a different scene from our home town done in a watercolor art style.
Each month fills a full two page opening with an image at the top and calendar page on the bottom. Jot down plans and notes. Each month points out cast & crew member birthdays, special occasions and events. The cover features sights around Mayberry.
Printed on glossy paper stock. Measures 11″ x 8.5″ when closed, 11″ x 17″ when open. Watch the video below to see the beautiful original artwork you’ll see each month.
“Great pics in this years calendar. Love mine! “- Nancy T
The Essential Mayberry – $40.00
The Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of The Andy Griffith Show
by Neal Brower
Neal Brower is a long time superfan and show expert who has been writing and even teaching courses about The Andy Griffith Show for over thirty years. He has made it his mission to gather the lore about the show and especially about the writing and production of the scripts. Brower interviewed many of the show’s writers including Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum, Sam Bobrick, and their partners and collected his findings in his 2011 book, Mayberry 101. As Gomer would say, “Well, golly!”
In this second & updated edition of the popular book, now called The Essential Mayberry: Behind the Scenes of The Andy Griffith Show, Brower has added the scripts written by Jack Elinson and his writing partner Charles Stewart and the rewrites of producer and story consultant Aaron Ruben, as well as material from the annotated show scripts donated by Andy Griffith to UNC Libraries. “Shazam!” Fans of The Andy Griffith Show will receive a long-awaited and more complete picture of the classic television show and its creation.
Format: Paperback
Length: 550 Pages
**** Word Search: A Feud is a Feud Solution ****
In our last issue, Weaver’s had a Word Search puzzle for you to try. We hope you enjoyed it and don’t need the answer-key but it is provided below. If you missed the puzzle in the last newsletter, stop scrolling now so you don’t see the solution (below) and use the following link so you can download a PRINTABLE PDF version of the puzzle here and fill it out yourself.
**** Solution ****
Okay, here’s the solution. Please let Weaver’s know if you enjoyed this puzzle. We’re hoping you enjoyed this one because we have a new one below focused on “Opie’s Charity” so we hope you a sittin’ down.
**** Word Search: Opie’s Charity****
Hopefully you enjoyed the crossword puzzle but just in case word searching is more your speed, here’s word search that you can give a try. All the words you’re looking for relate to The Andy Griffith Show episode “Opie’s Charity” (S1.E8). You can download a PRINTABLE PDF version of the word search here. Then you can print it and fill it in with a pencil or pen. Weaver’s will provide the answer-key in our next issue so we hope you can find your three cents.
Weaver’s hope you’re enjoying the puzzles. Let us know if you are enjoying them so we’ll know if we should continue providing them for you in future issues.
Hello Doll T-shirts – $22
This short sleeve t-shirt features original artwork of two “fun girls” from Mount Pilot looking away into the distance with the words “Hello Doll” beautifully scripted to their side and a heart just below.
This design comes in four colors: Heather Berry, Heather Purple, Heather Sapphire, and Graphite Heather
Artwork created exclusively for Weaver’s by artist, Christina Green.
Fabric: soft style 65 polyester / 35 cotton
Style: Short Sleeve
T-shirt and Cap Combo – $23.00 -$26.00
If you enjoy wearing your Mayberry t-shirts with a Mayberry cap, Weaver’s has three great options for you.
These caps and tees come bundled together in colors that complement each other. You can be sure your color coordinated when you leave the house and represent the Mayberry spirit to all with whom you come in contact. Sorry, the items are only sold as a combo and can’t be purchased separately.
100% Cotton Machine Washable T Shirt.
One size fits all adjustable strap in the back
Style: Short Sleeve
**** Welcome Sweet Springtime ****
Spring has arrived and folks have been singing “Welcome, Sweet Springtime” at the top of their lungs as they enjoy, or get ready to enjoy, the warm weather. “Two Chairs, No Waiting” podcast episode number 884 spent an entire episode reviewing “Barney and the Choir” recently. I think you would enjoy it if you give it a watch because the video version shows an event from 2004 when Don Knotts himself recreated the scene of him singing “Welcome, Sweet Springtime” (or “Good Old 14a”) with the Mayberry choir. Not only was Don there at the event at the Opryland Hotel (organized and directed by Phillip Stegner), but so was Betty Lynn. She’s featured in the video as well, giving us the scoop on the fact that Barney can’t sing—”not a lick!”
The episode is worth a watch for that portion alone, so you’re invited to head over there and give it a look. I think you’re going to enjoy it; I know I did, and I was hosting it! There’s nothing like memories of Mayberry to make you smile, and I can’t believe you could possibly see Don dressed in his salt-and-pepper suit singing “Good Old 14a” and not have a grin going wide across your face.
You’ll also get some odd facts known by few about “Barney and the Choir” that might just add to your Mayberry knowledge. I learn something every time I listen to it; I wrote down the odd facts myself, but I can’t remember them, so it’s always good to hear them again.
You can find these odd facts and many other things if you head to mayberry.info. It’s a wiki containing all kinds of information about The Andy Griffith Show. So if you don’t want to watch the podcast—even though you’ll miss Don and Betty recreating the “Good Old 14a” scene—you can still get a lot of the content by heading over to the Mayberry Historical Society at mayberry.info.
Mayberry Splatter T-shirt Collection – SALE $19.00 -$24.00
These long and short sleeve light blue or white t-shirts have the statement that Mayberry was Established 1960. The splatters on the tee are in a dark blue and orange or grey and the lettering matches the blue.
We’re not sure but perhaps the splatter design is patterned on Newton Monroe’s drop cloth when he was painting. We could be wrong about that but you can’t go wrong by getting this t-shirt for yourself.
100% Cotton Machine Washable T Shirt.
Color: Light Blue with Blue lettering. Blue and orange “splatters.” OR White with Blue lettering. Blue and grey “splatters.”
Style: Long or Short Sleeve
**** News of Cast & Crew ****
Ron Howard (Opie) has been primarily focused on wrapping production on his latest feature film, with a few new documentary-related announcements. Alone at Dawn (feature film, directing/producing via Imagine Entertainment) is his main active project. It’s a military drama based on the true story of U.S. Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and the 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan. The cast includes Adam Driver (as Chapman), Anne Hathaway, Betty Gilpin, and others. It is now in post-production and is backed by Amazon MGM Studios for a likely late 2026 or early 2027 release. Mayberry fans everywhere wished him the very best back in March on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.
Clint Howard (Leon) as stayed relatively low-profile on major media outlets. Activity has centered on the convention/fan-appearance circuit (where he’s a frequent and popular guest). The Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 23–26, 2026, Marshfield, M0.) announced Clint as a VIP guest for his first time at the festival. He is also confirmed as a featured guest for the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour 60th Anniversary Gala (June 25–28, 2026). William Shatner is also scheduled to attend so Clint’s “Balok” character can meet “Captain Kirk” once again.
Margaret Kerry (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey) has been focused primarily local or Disney-adjacent fan events in the last few months. She was featured at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington Enchanted Character Walk fundraiser (March 28, 2026, Wilmington, N.C.). This sold-out family event featured Kerry meeting fans, especially children, in a local charity appearance. It received positive local mentions and social-media buzz from attendees sharing photos and stories. Kerry is confirmed as a guest for all three days Animate! Orlando 2026 (August 14–16, 2026, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.), with photo ops and autographs available. Her Facebook remains the primary direct source for any personal updates.
Dennis Rush (Howie Pruitt/Williams) will be joining fans at the Mayberry – I Love Lucy Festival (April 10 & 11, 2026) in Granville, Tenn. so make plans to attend and see him there. Rush is the special guest The Mayberry Retreat 2026 (May 6–8, 2026, Sauder Heritage Inn, Archbold, Ohio) alongside musical performer Mitch Barrett. Hosted by Mayberry author/lecturer Randy Turner, the intimate event features talks, presentations, screenings, fan meet-and-greets, and meals.
Keith Thibodeaux (Johnny Paul) remains active with the group David and the Giants having several performances in March. Keith will be joining fans the Mayberry – I Love Lucy Festival (April 10 & 11, 2026) in Granville, Tenn. He will participate in the “Remembering Andy Griffith” panel (alongside Dennis Rush/Howie Pruitt and Dixie Griffith), share stories from his autobiography Life After Lucy, and perform a special drum solo using his original 1950s Gretsch drums given to him by Lucy. Keith shared a note on social media in early March about the passing of his brother Brian. Weaver’s would like to express condolences to Keith and the entire family from all of us in the Mayberry community.
Rodney Dillard (guitar playing Darling boy) has stayed active primarily through music performances, promotions, and festival bookings. He remains active on The Dillards Facebook page sharing memories of the band and his own career. The next scheduled event for Rodney is the Folky Fish Festival (May 29–30, 2026) at Maramec Spring Park, in St. James, Mo. Visit folkyfishfest.com for details.
That’s all the cast & crew news Weaver’s has been able to dig up for Mar/Apr issue. If you come across cast news between issues, Weaver’s would love for you to share it with us. You would be given credit as a “roving reporter.” Otherwise, Weaver’s will continue to comb the web for News of Cast & Crew and do the best we can to find the news fit to “print.”
****Chapter News ****
Andy Chapter (Nashville, Tenn.) reports that TAGSRWC HQ received roof damage and was without power for eight 1/2 days during the ice storm that hit the Nashville area the end of January. The roof damage is stabilized until repairmen are able to do final repairs. No reports of Mayberry memorabilia damage was given. Mr. Wheeler Roofing will be working on the roof while Newton Monroe Painting takes care of any repainting required.
The Mayberry Chapter (Knoxville, Tenn.) members were able to meet Patrick Duffy and Linda Purl on Feb. 23. The two actors were in Knoxville promoting “Duffy’s Dough.” The two are romantically involved and partners in the Duffy’s Dough business which donates 100% of profits to hunger relief. Patrick Duffy is famous for starring in “Man from Atlantis,” as Bobby Ewing on “Dallas,” and on “Step by Step” with Suzanne Somers where he worked with guest star Don Knotts on one episode. Linda Purl has Andy Griffith connections since she played Ben Matlock’s daughter, Charlene in 23 episodes of “Matlock.” Mayberry connections are everywhere.
Blood Brothers (Macon, Mo.) are busy preparing to host a BIG birthday party entitled “Andy’s 100th Birthday Bash: Bluegrass, Comedy, and Mayberry Memories” at the Royal Theatre in Macon, Missouri on Saturday, May 30, 2026. All the information on the event is found in the Event Calendar above. Try to attend if you can because it’s gonna be BIG!
Colorado Fishin’ Hole Whistlers (Colorado Springs, Colo.) chapter had several folks over to their headquarters to watch episodes together and share snacks in March. Chapter leader Mark Enger had a house full of fans with their eyes glued to the TV on two levels of his house. Half the folks on the first floor and half down in the basement watching different episodes. You could move through the house and pick your favorite episode. That’s a great idea folk having lots of folks over for a Mayberry gathering.
Mother Figure (Huntsville, Ala.) chapter has been repainting and organizing the Mayberry room that some of you might have seen during the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast over the years. Jan, or as Allan refers to her – “Bloody Mary”, has required a good spring cleaning be “we’re no spring chickens anymore” so everything had to be packed, moved out, room painted, new shelves hung, and items reloaded into the room. There is about 30 years of Mayberry collecting in the room so the chapter has been finding all kinds of Mayberry treasures through this process. One item, while not a new discovery, is very special because it is Maggie Peterson’s cast lithograph from the A Mayberry Cast Reunion at Opryland – September 21-21, 1991. Each cast person who attended the event signed this artwork for Maggie. It’s currently being framed using conservation framing techniques for protection of this treasure. It will soon be displayed on the freshly repainted Mayberry room and Two Chairs studio.
Please submit an official report from your chapter for inclusion in the May/Jun 2026 issue of Weaver’s Newsletter. Weaver’s encourages all TAGSRWC chapters to email in their reports (Please add Subject: Newsletter to your email) so we can share your fun with others .
**** Chapter Update ****
Our total number of chapters started since TAGSRWC was founded in 1979 has remained the same since our last issue with the total number of chapters holding steady at 1,494!
Starting a chapter of TAGSRWC is still just as easy as it was four decades ago. You simply pick a name that hasn’t previously been selected by another group. (You can check the searchable list of chapter names already taken at www.iMayberry.com.) Then submit your chapter’s name with your location and a list of your founding members by e-mail to Goober@imayberry.com. That’s all it takes!
Whether or not you start or join a local chapter, you can always join our online “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?” chapter or any of several exclusively online chapters on Facebook (see Mayberry on the Web below).
Barber Shop Shaving Kit
(Each sold separately)
The 11oz white enamel camp mug features the artwork of the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast. The mug features a caricature of the podcast’s host as “Floyd the barber” sitting in a barber chair and the phrase Two Chairs No Waiting. The camp mug is made of steel with a practical handle all coated with hard wearing enamel. It resists stains and scratches and is easy to clean (handwash only).
The barber soap will certainly bring to mind a visit to Floyd’s with it’s barber pole color scheme of red, white and blue. The smell will remind you of a barbershop and it’s all natural. You can, of course, use it as just plain old hand washing soap with a patriotic coloring.
The wooden handle brush will allow you to make shaving lather just like Floyd. A little barber soap and a mug with some warm water and this brush is exactly what you need.
You can also use it to mix up a lather for shaving that makes that nice “clep, clep, clep” sound the brush makes against the mug.
Weaver’s suggests that you use all three together but each works great on it’s own.
**** Mayberry on the Web ****
The iMayberry Community
This TAGSRWC online group is organized and overseen by webmaster Allan “Floyd” Newsome with most of the actual work begin done by Keith “Col. Harvey” Brown of the Trivial Trivialities chapter (Pawleys Island, S.C.). You can check out the fun of this online community and sign up for free at: http://imayberrycommunity.com.
The iMayberry Community complements our other online activities, including our main www.imayberry.com page, podcasts, Facebook pages, online newsletters (such as The Weaver’s Newsletter), weaversdepartmentstore.com and chat rooms.
Mayberry Podcast
“Two Chairs, No Waiting” is our weekly podcast of TAGS news, interviews and pretty much whatever’s happening in and around Mayberry. It’s hosted by Allan Newsome.
There’s a new episode every Tuesday (and you can watch and listen during live recording of the show on Monday evenings at 8pm ET @ live.twochairsnowaiting.com ). As of this week, there have been 884 episodes of Two Chairs since Allan launched the podcast over 17 years ago, in October 2008. Past episodes are in an online Archives in case you want to listen to or view the YouTube video installments you’ve missed. We’re sure you can find at least a few episodes you’d enjoy out of all those that are available. OH….they are all FREE!
Take some time to look around the main Mayberry Podcasts (https://iMayberry.com/podcaasts) website for various other links, including one for another outstanding Mayberry-related podcast: “Burke on Mayberry“ (hosted by TAGSRWC’s Kevin Burke since 2008). There are also links for the Mayberry Devotional hosted by Brian Rose and the Mayberry Bible Study Podcast that are no longer being produced but the content remains “evergreen.”
TAGSRWC’s official page on Facebook has ~251,000 Followers. You can find us at www.facebook.com/tagsrwc. If you haven’t already dropped by the page, we hope you’ll check it out sometime when you have the chance. We invite you to become a TAGSRWC Facebook Friend!
Two Chairs No Waiting podcast also has a Facebook page and group where you can follow along with the podcast and interact with fans.
We also have links in our “Liked by this Page” section to the pages (in the “About” section) of several TAGSRWC chapters on Facebook, as well as to Facebook pages for Mayberry Days,® the Andy Griffith Museum, TAGS actors and others. Click “See All” to check out all the links.
Even Ben Weaver has his own Facebook page at www.facebook.com/weaversdepartmentstore. It features all the latest in Mayberry items and merchandise news. Weaver’s is also on X (Twitter) so follow Weaver’s there if you’re on X.
Mayberry Wooden Home Decor – $16-$20
Weaver’s recently added several decorative wooden blocks featuring things like the American flag with the word Mayberry below, I “heart” Mayberry, “It’s a Mayberry Thing,” and other Mayberry related phrases. The latest addition (not shown) is the Mayberry Framily block with the word “Framily” [fram-uh-lee] meaning: Friends who become the family we choose. Each phrase/image is on “cream” color background.
Rustic blocks are a fun way to add personality to any shelf or mantel; the perfect shelf sitter! High-quality home decor handcrafted and made to complement any room.
These wooden decor products are perfectly imperfect! Each piece is individually handmade in the U.S.A. making your sign a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Sizes vary depending upon your choice.
Andy Griffith Show Squad Car 1964– $60.00
BACK IN STOCK
after being out of stock for a few years
Mr. Weaver has been asked if there was a Mayberry patrol car collectable that is larger scale than the “hot wheels” size Johnny Lightning replica and we finally found one.
The car is Die-Cast metal body and chassis with amazing detail. This limited edition collectable is 1:43 scale (about 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches) and comes with a nice clear plastic display case. The Mayberry Squad Car design is a wonderful addition to your Mayberry collection. The car is a 1964 Ford Galaxie.
**** Post Note ****
Weaver’s Department Store hopes you enjoyed this issue of our newsletter. The Weaver’s team, Jan and Allan, work hard to find or create fun Mayberry products and information to share with fellow fans. If you run across something interesting, email me at floyd@iMayberry.com with the subject Weaver’s Newsletter Info so I don’t miss your e-mail.
Between issues of the Weaver’s Newsletter, you can keep up with all that’s going on in and around Mayberry by being part of the daily Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board? (aka “WBMUTBB?”) Digest. It’s free and you can sign up for that list by going to WBMUTBB.com and choosing the “Join/Subscribe/Unsubscribe” link.
Consider joining the FREE WBMUTBB Facebook Group with links to more WBMUTBB chapter fun. The Facebook group is private and administered by me (Allan) so I hope that makes you feel better about joining in on the fun. It’s made up of TAGS fans only and I do my best to make sure things are fun for all…both on the WBMUTBB Digest emails and the WBMUTBB Facebook group.
The next issue of our Weaver’s Newsletter will be published in May/Jun 2026 . Please make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter so you don’t miss an issue when it publishes. Stay in touch with things going on around Mayberry by listening to/watching the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast. See you next time!
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nodamus rex,
protect us all,
from the man with the hex”
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