{"id":7500,"date":"2025-10-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/?p=7500"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T03:06:12","slug":"weavers-newsletter-sep-oct-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2025\/10\/weavers-newsletter-sep-oct-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaver\u2019s Newsletter Sep\/Oct 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>An Online newsletter of<\/strong><br><strong>\u201c<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>\u201d Rerun Watchers Club (<em>TAGS<\/em>RWC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7d3ebca3798a3a3d83f1e67233d451f\">(<em>If you received the Newsletter by email and are unable to see the images &amp; videos, or if it seems like thing are missing, please<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/subscribe-to-weavers-newsletter\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3719\"> <\/a><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2025\/05\/weavers-newsletter-may-2025\">go to this link<\/a> <\/strong>to make sure you aren&#8217;t missing anything.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/weaver_outside_floyds.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/weaver_outside_floyds.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7523\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the <strong>Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/strong> Sep\/Oct  2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire <strong>Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/strong> staff (okay, that&#8217;s just Jan and myself) just returned from the 36th Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C. and it was an amazing event, as always. We had a wonderful time meeting with old and meeting new friends who all love <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>. There was a very large number of first time attendees to Mayberry Days this year showing the continuing growth in the Mayberry fanbase. Many of the first timers mentioned they learned about the existence of  Mayberry Days by watching the <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> movie\/series and\/or <em>The Mayberry Effect<\/em> documentary. It is so good to see people consuming these new options and them drawing fans to the original. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll give more details about Mayberry Days later in the Newsletter but we need to mention that this is a &#8220;five&#8221; year.  By that I mean October 3, 2025 marks the 65th anniversary of the original air date of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>. Can you remember, or imagine, watching Andy and Opie walking down that path for the very first time and not knowing that 65 years later thousands of people would be attending events yearly to celebrate, like Ed Sawyer, their &#8220;hometown.&#8221; Not to mention the millions of viewers who continue to tune in and watch our friends who live in Mayberry.  Fans can literally watch <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> streaming to their TVs, tablets, computers, or phones anytime they choose to watch.  Pluto.tv streaming even has an entire channel dedicated to <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> that is free to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the Christmas season is just around the corner. You&#8217;ll want to browse around WeaversDepartmentStore.com and get your gifts heading your way to be sure things arrive on time. It&#8217;s never too early to do your shopping in order to make sure things are in stock. <em>&#8220;Snap to it!&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; Aunt Bee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a lot of Mayberry related fun and information to share with you. Thank you for being here and supporting us here at Weaver&#8217;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#94e3f3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=853\"><strong>2026 Mayberry Wall Calendar<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; $17<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026calendar_front_500px-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7501\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026calendar_front_500px-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026calendar_front_500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s is very happy to bring fans the&nbsp; Mayberry calendar for 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been wall calendars for&nbsp;<strong><em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;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!&nbsp; Fans loved the beautiful Mayberry scenes Christina created. She&#8217;s done it again for our 2026 calendar.&nbsp;<strong>The monthly calendar images are ALL NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your year in Mayberry! Start each month features a different scene from our home town done in a watercolor art style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &amp; crew member birthdays, special occasions and events. The cover features sights around Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proudly hang it on a wall in your home, office or at school for a full year of planning and smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Printed on glossy paper stock. Measures 11&#8243; x 8.5&#8243; when closed, 11&#8243; x 17&#8243; when open. Watch the video below to see the beautiful original artwork you&#8217;ll see each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Weaver&#039;s Exclusive 2026 Mayberry Calendar\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IT6R7FR4zes?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc91\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=855\"><strong>The Andy Griffith Show Book <\/strong><br><strong>(65th Anniversary Edition)<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=853\"> <\/a>&#8211; $30<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the_andy_griffith_show_book_2025_500px-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7552\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the_andy_griffith_show_book_2025_500px-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the_andy_griffith_show_book_2025_500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=855\">The Andy Griffith Show Book<\/a><br><em>From Miracle Salve to Kerosene Cucumbers: The Complete Guide to One of Television\u2019s Best-Loved Shows<\/em><br><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;by Ken Beck and Jim Clark<br><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;65th Anniversary EDITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Andy Griffith Show Book<\/em>, revised and expanded in 2025 in celebration of the 65th Anniversary of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>, is chock full of details about the beloved TV series that ran from 1960 until 1968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its eight seasons, the Griffith show was always in TV&#8217;s Top 10 and it completed its original run ranked as the No. 1 prime-time show. Only two other series, I Love Lucy and Seinfeld, have accomplished this feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book has chapters on every key character and then some: from Andy Taylor, Barney Fife, Opie, and Aunt Bee to Gomer and Goober Pyle, Otis Campbell, Thelma Lou, Floyd the barber, Ernest T. Bass, and the Darlings. It also contains alphabetical listings of residents and businesses, town history, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 8 x 10-inch softcover book is 288 pages and is filled with more than 180 photographs, plus a map of Mayberry itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapter headings include A History of Mayberry, N.C.; Andy Taylor; Barney Fife; Cops and Crooks; Mayberry Morsels; Music in Mayberry; Contradictions; Odds and Ends; Miss Crump\u2019s Final Exams (with hundreds of trivia questions); Mayberry and Mt. Pilot town directories; cast credits; and complete episode summaries with names of notable guest stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also included is a list of all of the nearly 1,500 worldwide chapters of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> Rerun Watchers Club (<em>TAGS<\/em>RWC), featuring the entertaining chapter names inspired by the show&#8217;s unforgettable characters, classic moments, and timeless humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is the perfect choice for anyone who enjoys watching <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> and wants to read all about Mayberry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">**** 65 Years of The Andy Griffith Show ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I know those reading this newsletter love The Andy Griffith Show but it&#8217;s nice that even more casual fans watch and laugh along. What is it that keeps all these folks watching a show that started 65 years ago?  That is what we shall try to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is The Andy Griffith Show still viewed by millions each day almost 65 years after it premiered on October 3, 1960?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the_new_housekeeper00050.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the_new_housekeeper00050-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the_new_housekeeper00050-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the_new_housekeeper00050.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a great question \u2014 and one that fans, TV historians, and cultural critics have often asked. <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> remains one of the most enduringly popular series in television history, even nearly 65 years after its debut (October 3, 1960). A few key reasons explain why it\u2019s still watched by millions daily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timeless Themes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The show taps into universal human experiences: friendship, family, honesty, love, forgiveness, and community. These values don\u2019t expire, so modern audiences still connect with the lessons and warmth of Mayberry life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nostalgia and Comfort<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even for those who didn\u2019t grow up in the 1960s, the show evokes a \u201csimpler time.\u201d Its slow pace, gentle humor, and small-town setting provide comfort in a fast-moving, complex world. Watching Mayberry feels like returning home. The portrayal of small-town life, with minimal technology and strong community bonds, resonates with viewers seeking an escape from modern complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wholesome Entertainment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike much of today\u2019s media, the show is clean, family-friendly, and multi-generational. Parents and grandparents can introduce it to children without concern, creating shared viewing traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outstanding Characters and Acting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Taylor\u2019s calm wisdom, Barney Fife\u2019s comic brilliance, Opie\u2019s innocence, and Aunt Bee\u2019s nurturing presence all remain iconic. Don Knotts\u2019s Emmy-winning performance as Barney continues to be hailed as one of TV\u2019s greatest comedic achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timeless Humor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The comedy is character-driven rather than topical, so it doesn\u2019t feel dated. Barney fumbling with his one bullet, Gomer yelling \u201cShazam!,\u201d or Floyd rambling in the barbershop \u2014 these moments still spark laughter decades later. The show balances gentle humor with heartfelt moments, making it accessible to all ages. Its clean, family-friendly comedy avoids dated or offensive tropes, ensuring broad appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Syndication and Accessibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The show has <em>never<\/em> left the airwaves. Reruns began as &#8220;<em>Andy of Mayberry<\/em>&#8221; in syndication  while the series was still airing, and networks like TBS, TV Land, MeTV, and many streaming platforms keep it in constant rotation. Its availability ensures every generation has access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symbol of Americana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayberry has become a cultural shorthand for an idealized small-town America. For many, it represents values they either remember or wish existed \u2014 neighborliness, decency, and community spirit. <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> offers straightforward stories with clear resolutions, often ending with a moral lesson. This simplicity is comforting in an era of divisive content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultural Legacy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HotRodOtisCars-e1673802361623.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HotRodOtisCars-e1673802361623-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HotRodOtisCars-e1673802361623-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HotRodOtisCars-e1673802361623.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;BEEP-BEEP!&#8211;Outta the way, Sunday Driver!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From statues of Andy and Opie, to Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, NC, to countless references in modern shows, <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> has moved beyond TV into American folklore. Watching it feels like participating in that shared cultural memory. Mayberry has become a cultural touchstone, symbolizing an idealized America. References in pop culture and parodies keep it relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top put simply: <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> endures because it offers what people crave most \u2014 laughter, kindness, and a reminder of human goodness. It isn\u2019t just television; it\u2019s comfort food for the soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact daily viewership numbers are hard to determine because of the various streaming and broadcast channels that air the show. Here are some facts that show the popularity over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>&nbsp;consistently placed in the top ten during its run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Season<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Rank<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><tr><th>1)&nbsp;1960\u201361<\/th><td rowspan=\"4\">Monday at 9:30-10:00 PM<\/td><td>#4<\/td><td>27.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>2)&nbsp;1961\u201362<\/th><td>#7<\/td><td>27.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>3)&nbsp;1962\u201363<\/th><td>#6<\/td><td>29.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>4)&nbsp;1963\u201364<\/th><td>#5<\/td><td>29.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>5)&nbsp;1964\u201365<\/th><td>Monday at 8:30-9:00 PM<\/td><td>#4<\/td><td>28.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>6)&nbsp;1965\u201366<\/th><td rowspan=\"3\">Monday at 9:00-9:30 PM<\/td><td>#6<\/td><td>26.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>7)&nbsp;1966\u201367<\/th><td>#3<\/td><td>27.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>8)&nbsp;1967\u201368<\/th><td>#1<\/td><td>27.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jumping to <strong>1998<\/strong>, the show\u2019s reruns were watched by <strong>more than five million people per day<\/strong> on approximately 120 TV stations across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/HauntedHouseGomerBarney.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/HauntedHouseGomerBarney.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In <strong>2016<\/strong>, it still had strong streaming\/TV viewing: according to MeTV, one measure placed it as the <strong>60th most-watched show<\/strong> that year, with <strong>36.9 billion minutes<\/strong> of viewing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nielsen reported that in <strong>2020<\/strong>, <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> was watched for about <strong>58 billion minutes<\/strong> in the U.S. That was a <strong>29% increase<\/strong> over 2019\u2019s viewing minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn\u2019t find reliable, recent statistics that verify current daily viewership numbers but I think we can see that <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> has remained a favorite for viewers and advertisers for 65 years.  The timeless humor and feeling of family has been a tonic for the realities of life. Providing laughs and comfort as we move forward.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, Andy Griffith and all those who worked to make Mayberry, &#8220;our hometown.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(238,238,238) 73%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=852\">Mayberry Lawman Ladies Sleepshirt<\/a> &#8211; $42.oo<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pajama_sleepshirt_vneck-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Lawman Ladies Sleepshirt\" class=\"wp-image-7344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pajama_sleepshirt_vneck-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pajama_sleepshirt_vneck.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive to Weaver&#8217;s &#8211; Custom Design<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<strong>Mayberry Lawman Ladies Sleepshirt<\/strong>&nbsp;has a V-Neck features a repeating design containing the Mayberry patrol car, deputy badge, jail cell keys, deputy hat, candle stick phone, a gavel, Barney&#8217;s bullet, and the patrol car door shield on a khaki background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertly crafted with a polyester spandex blend that maintains its bright and colorful appearance without fading over time. Designed to be true to size with a comfortable stretch, moisture wicking, fabric provides a perfect fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will love how soft these clothes feel. The most magical thing is that it gets even more soft with every wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Fabric:<\/strong>&nbsp;polyester spandex blend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comment from one of our customers:  <strong><em>&#8220;I love love my sleep shirt &#8211; coolest item ever! now buying gifts.&#8221; Xo<\/em>&#8211; Jamie<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(231,231,184) 43%,rgb(195,208,121) 89%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=854\">65 Years of Mayberry<\/a> &#8211; $25.oo<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=854\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/65_years_cover_500px-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"65 Years of Mayberry\" class=\"wp-image-7595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/65_years_cover_500px-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/65_years_cover_500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>65 Years of Mayberry:&nbsp;<em>A New Celebration of The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This collection of essays, recollections, and reflections in celebration of&nbsp; the&nbsp; 65th Anniversary of The Andy Griffith Show&#8217;s debut and includes writings from:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elinor Donahue<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Ellie Walker on&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jackie Joseph<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Ramona Ancrum on The Andy Griffith Show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Howie Pruitt on The Andy Griffith Show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amy Dodson<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013Daughter of Jack Dodson, Howard Sprague on&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013The guitar-playing Darling son on&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>&nbsp;and a founding member of&nbsp;<em>The Dillards<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neal Brower<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Mayberry expert and the author of&nbsp;<em>Mayberry 101 and The Essential Mayberry<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David Browning<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Actor who originated The Mayberry Deputy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Russell Estes<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Inspirational author and lifelong Mayberry fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eric Lowry<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Inspirational author and lifelong Mayberry fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Codie Sloan<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Regular contributor to&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>&nbsp;Ambassadors Magazine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Randy Turner<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Author and Mayberry historian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This 192 page softcover book is filled with wonderful memories from cast members, fellow fans of&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>, and members of the family of Mayberry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BarberPoleGif.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BarberPoleGif.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4262\" style=\"width:90px;height:180px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Floyd&#8217;s Barbershop<\/strong> <strong>Bulletin Board<\/strong> <strong>&amp;<\/strong> <strong>Event Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The <strong><em>Andy Griffith Museum<\/em><\/strong>, featuring the late Emmett Forrest&#8217;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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/AndyGriffithMuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AndyGriffithMuseum<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\">.org<\/a> <\/strong>or call (336) 786-1604.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are upcoming events that folks have posted on Floyd&#8217;s bulletin board:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Howie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"92\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Howie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5907\" style=\"width:132px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* Oct. 27-Nov. 1: Mayberry Cruise 18<\/strong>, featuring <strong>Dennis Rush <\/strong>(Howie Pruitt)<strong> <\/strong>and<strong> Cutler &amp; Cash and The Kentucky Grass<\/strong>, sails for a Halloween excursion on Carnival&#8217;s <em>Valor<\/em> from New Orleans to the Western Caribbean. For more info, contact All About Cruises at pwesje@aol.com or (336) 538-4926.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rodney_Dillard_dec2022-e1682566481547.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rodney_Dillard_dec2022-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5272\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* Nov. 8: The Dillards<\/strong> featuring <strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong> perform a <strong>free<\/strong> show at 1 p.m. at the Alapaha Station Celebration in Alapaha, Ga., right smack in the middle between Ocilla and Nashville (north to south) and Willacoochee and Tifton (east to west). The day also includes a parade, plus crafts and food vendors, and more. For more info, visit the event&#8217;s Facebook page at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alapahastationcelebration\">www.facebook.com\/alapahastationcelebration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2026<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Granville.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Granville.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6087\" style=\"width:186px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>*&nbsp;<strong>April 9- 11: The 6th Annual Mayberry-Lucy Festival<\/strong>&nbsp;in Granville, Tenn., known as \u201cTennessee\u2019s Mayberry Town,&#8221; is in the planning stage, but based om previous year&#8217;s you can be assured it will be a wonderful event. Events begin with a &#8220;soft kickoff&#8221; on Thursday night with dinner theater performances. On Friday and Saturday things really heat up with more dinner theater performances on Friday (same shows as Thursday&#8217;s performance), street shows, stage shows, a parade, trivia, Mayberry and Lucy &amp; Desi tribute artists, Mayberry squad cars (the Mayberry Squad Car Nationals Obstacle Course), an auction of Mayberry-related items, and much more! Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.granvilletn.com\/mayberry-lucy-days\">granvilletn.com\/mayberry-lucy-days<\/a>&nbsp;or call (931) 653-4151 for tickets and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>* May 6-8:<\/strong> Mayberry author\/lecturer <strong>Randy Turner<\/strong> hosts <strong>The Mayberry Retreat<\/strong>, featuring special guest <strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong> (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&#8211;all with the intimate setting and delicious food offered by the Sauder Heritage Inn. For more info visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrybooks.com\/mayberryretreat\/\">www.mayberrybooks.com\/mayberryretreat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AndyBIrthdayCake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AndyBIrthdayCake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7468\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>* <strong>May 30: Centennial Celebration of Andy Griffith&#8217;s 100th Birthday<\/strong> (that may not be the &#8220;official&#8221; name) at the Royal Theatre in Macon, Mo. This matinee event will be hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Blood Brothers<\/strong>&nbsp;chapter of TAGSRWC, features special musical guests Keota and the Andy Family Band. A presentation on Andy&#8217;s career &amp; life by Mayberry author Randy Turner, an interview with Dixie Griffith (Andy&#8217;s daughter) and some clean, family, comedy by comedian and actor Rik Roberts. Door prize drawings (don&#8217;t pull out the hat size) and refreshments&nbsp;will be part of the event as well. It&#8217;s gonna be BIG! For more info, contact Blood Brother Johnna Clarke&nbsp; for tickets at 660-413-2244.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTS_Logo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MCTS_Logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Come to Scottsburg logo\" class=\"wp-image-7267\" style=\"width:163px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>* <strong>June <s><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">19-21<\/mark><\/s> 12-14: Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg<\/strong> returns to Scottsburg, Ind. after a year hiatus (<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <em>dates of the event moved by a week so make adjustments to your schedule<\/em>). 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&#8217;s 100th birthday, so come on out and act like somebody. They&#8217;ll &#8216;preciate it. Visit the website for more details at: <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MayberryComesToScottsburg<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.org\/\"><strong>.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GossCigarette.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GossCigarette.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7589\" style=\"width:156px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GossCigarette.jpg 454w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GossCigarette-288x300.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GOT GOSS?&#8211;<em>June&#8217;s Brower lecture is where there&#8217;s lots of good spottin&#8217; of Fred Goss.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* June 20:&nbsp;Professor Brower&#8217;s Lecture<\/strong>. Mayberry author&nbsp;<strong>Neal Brower<\/strong>&nbsp;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\u2019s lecture features&nbsp;<strong>\u201c<strong>Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\">www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a>&nbsp;or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>* July 24 &amp; 25:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>14th Annual Mayberry Meetup<\/strong>, sponsored by <em>TAGS<\/em>RWC\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twochairsnowaiting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Chairs, No Waiting<\/a>\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;podcast, gathers in Mount Airy, N.C.&nbsp;Details will be coming as the event draws near. Start planning to spend a relaxing Mayberry weekend in Mount Airy with fellow fans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AuntBeePiano.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AuntBeePiano.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7588\" style=\"width:171px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AuntBeePiano.jpg 646w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AuntBeePiano-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PROFESSOR&#8217;S PROOF&#8211;<em>Nobody&#8217;s more excited about July&#8217;s Brower lecture than Aunt Bee!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* July 25:&nbsp;Professor Brower&#8217;s Lecture<\/strong>. In conjunction with the Mayberry Meetup, Mayberry author&nbsp;<strong>Neal Brower<\/strong>&nbsp;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\u2019s lecture features&nbsp;<strong>\u201c<strong><strong>Aunt Bee\u2019s Medicine Man<\/strong><\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\">www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a>&nbsp;or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RogerPetunias.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"429\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RogerPetunias.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7591\" style=\"width:172px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RogerPetunias.jpg 429w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RogerPetunias-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ROGER HABIT&#8211;<em>Learn about potting petunias and more at August&#8217;s Brower lecture!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* Aug. 15:&nbsp;Professor Brower&#8217;s Lecture<\/strong>. <strong>Neal Brower<\/strong>&nbsp;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\u2019s lecture features&nbsp;<strong>\u201c<strong>Aunt Bee\u2019s Romance<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($10 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\">www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/a>&nbsp;or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dillard_band_2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dillard_band_2023.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band 2023\" class=\"wp-image-5875\" style=\"width:164px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dillard_band_2023.jpg 450w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dillard_band_2023-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All Keyed Up for Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> !<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>* Sept. 21-27: 37th Annual Mayberry Days\u00ae<\/strong> in Mount Airy, N.C. Special Guests confirmed so far include <strong>The Dillards<\/strong> (featuring <strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>). <strong>Tim White &amp; Troublesome Hollow<\/strong> also return with their popular mixture of comedy and bluegrass music. Additional Special Guests and other details TBA. For tickets and complete info as plans develop, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/mayberrydays\/index.html\"><strong>www.mayberrydays.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#94e3f3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Vaughan\">Messages from Mayberry<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; $15-$18<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Vaughan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ronald_dee_vaughan-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"ronald_dee_vaughan_books\" class=\"wp-image-7357\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ronald_dee_vaughan-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ronald_dee_vaughan.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;A Visit to Mayberry is almost like going to church.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pastor Ronald &#8220;Dee&#8221; Vaughan often receives that feedback from members of the congregations he&#8217;s serves when he uses Mayberry moments as a sermon illustration or leads a Bible study based on his favorite episodes.&nbsp; Seeing so many connections between Mayberry life and the Christian life, Pastor Vaughan has undertaken the task of discovering and describing a Christian life lesson in each episode of TAGS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has written three books that fans of The Andy Griffith Show can use to learn Biblical lessons from the show we all love.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=548\">Messages from Mayberry&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>was his first and it was followed by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=741\">The Gospel According to Andy, Volume 1<\/a><\/strong>. His latest offering is&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=850\">The Gospel According to Andy, Volume 2<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;All three are sure to add to your experience when watching the good folks in Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(255,255,255) 0%,rgb(205,199,233) 71%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=95\">Mayberry Scented Candles<\/a> &#8211; $16<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=95\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_scented_candles-281x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Scented Candles\" class=\"wp-image-7005\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_scented_candles-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_scented_candles.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s found these candles that each have the power to bring to mind memories of Mayberry by the scent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=835\">Floyd&#8217;s Barbershop<\/a>&nbsp;scent is something we&#8217;re sure Clarabelle Morrison would love to have in her home. It will make you feel like you&#8217;re visiting your friends over at Floyd&#8217;s Barbershop while waiting on him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=834\">Taylor&#8217;s Front Porch&nbsp;<\/a>scent is like spending time together on the Taylor&#8217;s front porch with Andy, Opie, Aunt Bee, and Barney watching the traffic pass by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=836\">Old Man Kelsey&#8217;s Woods<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=837\">Old Man Kelsey&#8217;s Ocean<\/a>&nbsp;have scents that Ernest T. would be sure to recognize. Old man Kelsey&#8217;s woods has a rugged, warm, and timeless scent while Old man Kelsey&#8217;s ocean has the clean smell from the water, even if it was actually only old man Kelsey&#8217;s creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">**** In Memoriam ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Remembering <strong>David Ketchum (1928\u20132025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_floyds_barbershop_500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_floyds_barbershop_500-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Ketchum in Floyd's Barbershop as Harry Walker\" class=\"wp-image-7531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_floyds_barbershop_500-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_floyds_barbershop_500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ketchum in <strong>Floyd&#8217;s Barbershop<\/strong> as Harry Walker<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>David Ketchum<\/strong> (February 4, 1928 \u2013 August 10, 2025) was an American actor, comedian, and writer whose career spanned from the early 1960s through the 1980s. Known for his jittery delivery, nervous charm, and fast-talking humor, he became one of television\u2019s reliable character actors, leaving a mark both in front of and behind the camera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He made two guest appearances on <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> in 1967 as two different characters only two months apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201cGoober the Executive\u201d<\/strong> (S8, Ep16 \u2014 aired Dec 25, 1967): Ketchum is credited as <strong>Fred Michaels<\/strong> in the episode where Goober buys the gas station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cFloyd\u2019s Barbershop\u201d<\/strong> (S7, Ep22 \u2014 aired Feb 13, 1967): Ketchum is credited as <strong>Harry Walker<\/strong> in this episode about Floyd considering giving up his barbershop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acting Career<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_get_smart_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_get_smart_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Get Smart Agent 13\" class=\"wp-image-7528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_get_smart_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_get_smart_1.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>David Ketchum on <strong>Get Smart<\/strong> as Agent 13 <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ketchum was especially well remembered for his recurring role as the unlucky <strong>Agent 13<\/strong> on the hit spy spoof <em>Get Smart<\/em> (1965\u20131970). Perpetually stationed in phone booths, mailboxes, and other uncomfortable hiding spots, Agent 13 embodied the absurdity of secret-agent life and became a fan favorite. His physical humor and frazzled line delivery were perfectly suited for the series\u2019 satirical tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also made multiple guest appearances on classic sitcoms of the 1960s and 1970s, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> \u2013 Appeared in two late-series episodes: <strong>\u201cFloyd\u2019s Barbershop\u201d<\/strong> (1967, as Harry Walker) and <strong>\u201cGoober the Executive\u201d<\/strong> (1967, as Fred Michaels).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hogan\u2019s Heroes<\/em> \u2013 Played several minor roles during the show\u2019s run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Batman<\/em> (Adam West series), <em>Bewitched<\/em>, <em>The Flying Nun<\/em>, <em>That Girl<\/em>, and <em>Green Acres<\/em> \u2013 Often cast as nervous clerks, jittery assistants, or talkative \u201clittle man\u201d characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Doris Day Show<\/em> and <em>Love, American Style<\/em> \u2013 Regular guest spots in the 1970s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later appearances included guest roles in shows like <em>Columbo<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketchum\u2019s screen persona was consistent: he specialized in characters who were excitable, high-strung, and prone to comic exasperation \u2014 a style that made him instantly recognizable even in brief appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Writing Career<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_Goober_the_Executive_500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_Goober_the_Executive_500-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Ketchum in Goober the Executive as Fred Michaels\" class=\"wp-image-7532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_Goober_the_Executive_500-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ketchum_tags_Goober_the_Executive_500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ketchum in <strong>Goober the Executive<\/strong> as Fred Michaels<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alongside acting, Ketchum had a successful career as a comedy writer. He contributed material to some of television\u2019s most popular variety and sketch shows, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Love, American Style<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Carol Burnett Show<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Red Skelton Hour<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His writing often leaned into the same blend of sharp timing and quirky character humor that he brought to his acting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Impact &amp; Legacy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While never a household name in the leading-man sense, David Ketchum became one of those \u201cfamiliar faces\u201d of 1960s and 1970s television \u2014 the kind of performer audiences might not always know by name but instantly recognized for his comic energy. His work on <em>Get Smart<\/em> in particular cemented him as a cult favorite, while his steady appearances across sitcoms and variety programs demonstrated his versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketchum\u2019s dual career as both performer and writer highlights the breadth of his contributions to mid-century American television comedy. His blend of nervous energy, quick wit, and behind-the-scenes creativity helped shape the texture of a golden era of TV entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Remembering Ron Friedman<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_friedman_writer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_friedman_writer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Writer and producer Ron Friedman\" class=\"wp-image-7548\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Writer and producer Ron Friedman passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 93. His wife, Valeri, confirmed the news. According to Variety, Friedman died at the Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills, with the cause listed as cardiopulmonary arrest following complications from a lower gastrointestinal infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Friedman studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University before heading to Hollywood. Though he trained as an architect, he found his calling as a storyteller. Fans know him best for his work on some of the most iconic animated series of the \u201980s, including <em>G.I. Joe<\/em>, <em>The Transformers<\/em>, <em>Iron Man<\/em>, and <em>Fantastic Four<\/em>. He also wrote <em>The Transformers: The Movie<\/em> in 1986, a project that cemented his place in animation history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friedman\u2019s early break in Hollywood came through entertainer Danny Kaye, which opened doors for him in television. He cut his teeth writing for hit comedy-dramas such as <em>Bewitched<\/em>, <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>, <em>Gilligan\u2019s Island<\/em>, <em>Happy Days<\/em>, and <em>The Fall Guy<\/em>, before Hasbro tapped him to breathe new life into the <em>G.I. Joe<\/em> franchise. That opportunity launched him fully into the world of animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For fans of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>, Friedman\u2019s touch can be found in two season 7 episodes\u2014\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayberry.info\/history\/index.php\/Mind_Over_Matter_(TAGS_Episode)\">Mind Over Matter<\/a>\u201d (Episode 7) and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayberry.info\/history\/index.php\/Goober%27s_Contest_(TAGS_Episode)\">Goober\u2019s Contest<\/a>\u201d (Episode 30)\u2014both co-written with his friend and writing partner, actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tagsrwc.com\/ebullet\/archive\/20050901.html\">Pat McCormick<\/a> (who passed away in 2005).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(202,248,128) 1%,rgb(113,206,126) 44%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=705\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrampsPrint-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4708\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrampsPrint-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrampsPrint.jpeg 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=705\">Any Old Tramps Down There Print<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; $35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s is fortunate to get this great piece of artwork from illustrator Jeff Preston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He originally created this piece for the Society of Illustrators yearly &#8220;Member&#8217;s Only&#8221; show, The theme that year was fear. We feel this image summed up the emotion perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This print takes it&#8217;s cues from Don Knotts&#8217; movie &#8220;<em>The Ghost and Mr. Chicken&#8221;<\/em> as well as <strong><em>The Andy Griffith Show <\/em><\/strong>episode, &#8220;<em>The Haunted House<\/em>&#8221; so fans of both Don&#8217;s movies and Barney Fife will find a lot to enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13 x 19 inches beautifully printed on 100lb Acid Free gloss enamel card stock&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4728fdf84fd445a4d2c5b40f678073d5\"><em><strong>The print is mailed in a tube, via USPS. Shipping takes longer to arrive. We&#8217;ve tried various ways to mail, no matter what we try, nothing seems to speed up the process. Neither does changing shipping services.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 16%,rgb(51,167,181) 59%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=474\">Old Man Remshaw Print<\/a> &#8211; $12<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=474\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OldManRemshaw-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2016\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OldManRemshaw-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/OldManRemshaw.jpg 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BOO BARGAIN&#8211;Old Man Remshaw Print&#8230;available at Weaver&#8217;s!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s was lucky enough to find this print of the very painting that hangs in the old Remshaw place in Mayberry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you look closely at the print, you will likely notice that the eyes seem to follow you when you move around the room&#8230;of course&#8230;<strong><em>it&#8217;s probably just the lighting<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The print is 16&#8243;x 20&#8243; on heavy weight stock. The print will be shipped in an art tube to protect it during shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The print includes the image of the original painting and the image of the frame (just as seen).&nbsp; For more information about Mr. Remshaw,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayberry.info\/history\/index.php?title=Haunted_House,_The_(TAGS_Episode)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit this link<\/a>&nbsp;but come back and get yourself a copy of the print before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08bcbb86918d62a3f5413ed98287dc27\"><em><strong>The print is mailed in a tube, via USPS. Shipping takes longer to arrive. We&#8217;ve tried various ways to mail, no matter what we try, nothing seems to speed up the process. Neither does changing the shipping services.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">**** The Old Remshaw place!!! ****<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/remshaw\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RemshawHalloween-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Remshaw\" class=\"wp-image-899\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <em>Weaver&#8217;s has published this article before but it&#8217;s been a couple of years so we thought it might be time for a reminder about these fun pumpkin patterns. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/remshaw\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/remshaw\/\">Old Man Remshaw<\/a> has been busy fixing things up around his house and he has once again brought the jack-o-lantern patterns of some of our favorite Mayberry residents out of storage for you to download and use for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/remshaw\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/RemshawEyes.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-898\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mr. Remshaw found it in his heart to light the way to the old Remshaw place with pumpkins carved to look like our favorite Deputy, mechanic, barber and Andy&#8217;s favorite son. Remshaw saw this baseball hunting trespasser as he was looking onto this world from the world beyond through that haunted painting above the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/barnjack.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/barn_o_lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Barney Lantern\" class=\"wp-image-5839\" style=\"height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It sure does feel like those eyes are following you everywhere when you walk around Remshaw&#8217;s house. Also, be on the watch out for a floating axe Barney said he saw when he was there.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/floydjack.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/floyd_o_lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Floyd lantern\" class=\"wp-image-5840\" style=\"height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can join old man Remshaw in leading folks to your home with the lovable face of Barney Fife shining the way from his<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/barnjack.gif\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/barnjack.gif\">Barn-O-Lantern<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remshaw also has <a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/floydjack.gif\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/floydjack.gif\">Floyd<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/goobjack.gif\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/goobjack.gif\">Goober <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/opiejack.gif\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/opiejack.gif\">Opie <\/a>joining Barney with their own patterns .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your house will be the envy of your neighborhood this Halloween, or anytime, when you carve this Barney Fife, Floyd the Barber, Goober Pyle, or Opie jack-o-lantern\u2026or all FOUR!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/goobjack.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/goober_o_lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Goober Lantern\" class=\"wp-image-5841\" style=\"height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You just need some carving tools and a printed out paper patterns. Take the printed pattern and tape it to the pumpkin. Using a straight pin, go around the outline of the pattern leaving a &#8220;connect the dots&#8221; pattern on the skin of the pumpkin that can guide you as your carve the pumpkin. There are videos on YouTube that could help you learn to carve the pumpkin, if you&#8217;re afraid to try it without more help.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/dc269\/opiejack.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/opie_o_lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Opie Lantern\" class=\"wp-image-5842\" style=\"height:200px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These designs are not super easy, so if you are new to the pumpkin carving, it is strongly recommended that you try out one or two of the easier patterns before attempting one of these. They mainly just take time and patience and you&#8217;ll be able to do one yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need to change the size of the design before you print it, depending on the size of the pumpkin you&#8217;re using the pattern upon. You can also print it first, and then change the size by enlarging or reducing it with a photocopier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy carving! It takes some time but it comes out looking really good! They&#8217;ll each take you about an hour to carve the first time but you&#8217;ll get faster as you get the hang of it. Give it a try!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(255,245,203) 62%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(181,157,51) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=849\">Mayberry Lawman Button Down Shirt<\/a> &#8211; $42.oo<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/button_down_squadcar_pattern_shirt-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Lawman Button Down Shirt\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/button_down_squadcar_pattern_shirt-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/button_down_squadcar_pattern_shirt.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive to Weaver&#8217;s &#8211; Custom Design&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Mayberry Lawman Button Down Shirt features a repeating design containing the Mayberry patrol car, deputy badge, jail cell keys, deputy hat, candle stick phone, a gavel, Barney&#8217;s bullet, and the patrol car door shield on a khaki background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertly crafted with a polyester spandex blend that maintains its bright and colorful appearance without fading over time. Designed to be true to size with a comfortable stretch, moisture wicking, fabric provides a perfect fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will love how soft these clothes feel. The most magical thing is that it gets even more soft with every wash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fabric:<\/strong>&nbsp;polyester spandex blend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(227,241,255) 35%,rgb(19,142,243) 97%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Cruise+to+Mayberry&amp;cond=advphrase\">Cruise to Mayberry T-shirts<\/a> &#8211; $20.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Cruise+to+Mayberry&amp;cond=advphrase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/crusie_to_mayberry_heather_berry_tshirt-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/crusie_to_mayberry_heather_berry_tshirt-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/crusie_to_mayberry_heather_berry_tshirt.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you been, or perhaps plan to go, on the Mayberry Cruise? Weaver&#8217;s is happy to have this design featuring the words &#8220;<em>Cruise to Mayberry<\/em>&#8221; above a cruise ship that looks like a seafaring version of Mayberry&#8217;s patrol car.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard of, or been on, the Cruise to Mayberry, you can get all the information and see past photos by going to this link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MayberryCruise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayberry Cruise<\/a>. Come with the Mayberry family and bring your t-shirt with you!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Cruise+to+Mayberry&amp;cond=advphrase\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/crusie_to_mayberry_lt_blue_tshirt-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7233\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This design comes in two colors: Heather Berry, and&nbsp;Light Blue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong>  2025 \u2013 A Week in Mayberry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it would feel like to step right into Mayberry, then Mount Airy, North Carolina gave us all the answer again this past September. From September 22\u201328, the little town that inspired <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> was buzzing with laughter, music, parades, and the kind of fellowship that only comes when fans gather to celebrate the people and stories we all love.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rodney_dillard_dixie_karen_2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rodney_dillard_dixie_karen_2025-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Dillard (far right) &amp; the Dillard Band joined on stage by the daughters of the main men of Mayberry, Dixie Griffith &amp; Karen Knotts\" class=\"wp-image-7571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rodney_dillard_dixie_karen_2025-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rodney_dillard_dixie_karen_2025.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong> (far right) &amp; the Dillard Band joined on stage by the daughters of the main men of Mayberry, Dixie Griffith &amp; Karen Knotts. (mid screen)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The week was packed from start to finish. Old friends reunited, new friendships were made, and special guests brought plenty of smiles. We saw familiar faces like <strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong> (guitar playing Darling boy), still pickin\u2019 and grinnin\u2019 as one of the Darling Boys, and <strong>Karen Knotts<\/strong>, who shared stories about her father Don. <strong>Margaret Kerry<\/strong> (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey), <strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Howie Pruitt\/Williams), <strong>Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong> (Johnny Paul) , <strong>Margaret Teele<\/strong> (Agnes Jean Parker), and others helped remind us of the magic behind the show. Performers like <strong>Dan Roebuck<\/strong> (Cliff Lewis on&nbsp;<em>Matlock<\/em>), <strong><strong>Bill Knotts <\/strong><\/strong>(Nephew of Don Knotts) and groups such as <strong>The Embers<\/strong> and <strong>The Bellamy Brothers<\/strong> kept faces smiling and toes tapping throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberry_tributes_md_2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberry_tributes_md_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7568\" style=\"width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberry_tributes_md_2025.jpg 750w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberry_tributes_md_2025-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mayberry tribute artists gather for the Mayor&#8217;s Mayberry Days Proclamation 2025.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other special guests included <strong>Peter Akerman<\/strong> (son of Elinor Donahue), <strong>Dreama Denver<\/strong> (Widow of Bob Denver a.k.a. Dud Wash #2), <strong>Andy Bullock, <strong>Courtney Bullock<\/strong><\/strong>, and <strong>Kerry Bullock Scarvie<\/strong>&nbsp;(Children of TAGS Writer Harvey Bullock), <strong>Tracy Alexander<\/strong>&nbsp;(son of Jean Carson), <strong>Neal Brower<\/strong> (Professor Brower&#8217;s Lecture), and  there were many others like <strong>Michael Hoover<\/strong> (Elvis) who have been fixtures at Mayberry Days for years.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_trivia_champ_lillie_lobb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_trivia_champ_lillie_lobb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Days World Championship of TAGS Trivia Champion Lillie Lobb is presented her trophy by Miss Mayberry Sarah Blaine. Lillie is the youngest adult champion in the 36 years of Mayberry Days.\" class=\"wp-image-7574\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mayberry Days World Championship of TAGS Trivia Champion Lillie Lobb is presented her trophy by Miss Mayberry Sarah Blaine.  Lillie is the youngest adult champion in the 36 years of Mayberry Days. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t list them all but the Mayberry Tribute artist who give of their time and resources to not only attend the event but who truly make Mount Airy turn into Mayberry in a surreal\/dreamlike way for the week. When walking the sidewalks of Mayberry Days and spotting Goober, Otis, Charlene, Andy, Barney and the other of our Mayberry friends interacting with folks, it&#8217;s such an amazing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The schedule was full of things that felt straight out of an episode: pie-eating contests, apple peeling, checkers, trivia, and even the \u201cErnest T. Bass Rock Throwing Contest.\u201d Families enjoyed face painting, chalk art, and all the simple fun you\u2019d expect in Mayberry. The <strong>annual parade<\/strong> down Main Street on Saturday was once again a centerpiece\u2014squad cars, bands, tribute artists, and even the Darlings rolling along with Charlene singing as fans lined the sidewalks, waving like it was Founders\u2019 Day in Mayberry. Even the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile joined in the parade fun and let me tell you, &#8220;It was BIG!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_parade_jinx_boat_float.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_parade_jinx_boat_float-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Henry &quot;the jinx&quot; Bennett (Rick Grimsley) is always a parade crowd pleaser in this boat made by Steve Hinkley.\" class=\"wp-image-7575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_parade_jinx_boat_float-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_parade_jinx_boat_float.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Henry &#8220;the jinx&#8221; Bennett (Rick Grimsley) is always a parade crowd pleaser in this boat made by Steve Hinkley. I think it&#8217;s sprung a leak!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, no Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong>  would be complete without the <strong>Emmett Golf Tournament<\/strong>, autograph sessions, guided tours of the Andy Griffith Playhouse, and a stop at the Andy Griffith Museum. The <strong>WBMUTBB auctions<\/strong> brought plenty of laughs (and a few bidding wars), with all proceeds going to the Surry Arts Council keep the tradition alive. This years auction (the 26th) broke a record raising $7,298 for future Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday morning, folks gathered for a chapel service lead by Neal Brower with Peter Ackerman also speaking a few words\u2014always a touching reminder of the values that made Mayberry special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s festival once again drew thousands of fans from across the country (and rumor was even a few from overseas). For a week, Mount Airy wasn\u2019t just a town\u2014it was Mayberry itself. From the Blackmon Amphitheatre concerts to the porch-sitting chats on Main Street, there was a sense of community that felt timeless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Andy reminded us in the very first episode, <em>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to love your fellow man. Love them as yourself.\u201d<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/surryarts.org\">The Surry Arts Council<\/a> and all the volunteers lived that out in full, and because of their work, we all got to experience a little piece of Mayberry magic once again. If you couldn\u2019t make it this year, start planning now. <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrydays.org\">Mayberry Days 2026<\/a> is already on the horizon and tickets are on sale, and there\u2019s always room on the front porch for one more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyds_mayberry_barbershop_2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyds_mayberry_barbershop_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyds_mayberry_barbershop_2025.jpg 749w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyds_mayberry_barbershop_2025-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Floyd&#8217;s Mayberry Barber Shop<\/strong> opened just in time for Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> .  Mount Airy resident Norm Schultz teamed with building and Snappy Lunch owner Seth to reopen &#8220;Floyd&#8217;s&#8221; following a brief closure when former operator Bill Hiatt (son of barber Russell Hiatt who passed May 3, 2016) closed up shop after having visited with fans since his dad passed. The front half of the shop is once again operating as an active barbershop and honoring Russell&#8217;s memory while the back half is dedicated to &#8220;Floyd&#8217;s&#8221; from the show.  Fan&#8217;s still have a wonderful location to have photos taken and get a haircut at Floyd&#8217;s.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(254,254,254) 51%,rgb(6,147,227) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Floyd%27s&amp;cond=advand&amp;category=82\">Barber Shop Shaving Kit<\/a> <br>(Each sold separately)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Floyd%27s&amp;cond=advand&amp;category=82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/floyds_shave_collection.jpg\" alt=\"Barber Shop Shaving Kit\" class=\"wp-image-7263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/floyds_shave_collection.jpg 450w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/floyds_shave_collection-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 11oz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=829\">white enamel camp mug<\/a>&nbsp;features the artwork of the&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Chairs No Waiting<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;podcast. The mug features a caricature of the podcast&#8217;s host as &#8220;Floyd the barber&#8221; 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=845\">The barber soap<\/a> will certainly bring to mind a visit to Floyd&#8217;s with it&#8217;s barber pole color scheme of red, white and blue. The smell will remind you of a barbershop and it&#8217;s all natural.&nbsp;You can, of course, use it as just plain old hand washing soap with a patriotic coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=844\">The wooden handle brush<\/a> will allow you to make shaving lather just like Floyd.&nbsp; A little barber soap and a mug with some warm water and this brush is exactly what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use it to mix up a lather for shaving that makes that nice &#8220;<em>clep, clep, clep<\/em>&#8221; sound&nbsp;the&nbsp;brush makes against the mug.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s suggests that you use all three together but each works great on it&#8217;s own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(202,248,128) 1%,rgb(113,206,126) 44%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mayberry_travel_guide_2023-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Mayberry Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-7218\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mayberry_travel_guide_2023-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mayberry_travel_guide_2023.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=701\">The Mayberry Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; $26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayberry Travel Guide was&nbsp;<strong>updated in 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;and is&nbsp;both an actual<strong> travel guide&nbsp;for Andy Griffith&#8217;s hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina<\/strong>&nbsp;and a book filled with facts and trivia about&nbsp;The Andy Griffith Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guide contains information on the many influences Andy&#8217;s hometown had on the beloved series with full explanations of the many references he made so often to the real town of Mount Airy to its businesses, streets and roads, nearby towns and communities, and real people from back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2023 updated version of the book contains information on Mount Airy&#8217;s new murals, new restaurants, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 384-paqe perfect bound softcover book contains over 350 photos and 40 sidebars that provide detailed looks at items of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book was specifically written to be of interest to you, the Mayberry fan, even if you have no intention of ever actually visiting Mount Airy (though you definitely should if you ever get the chance).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****News of Cast &amp; Crew ****<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_rance_howard_apollo13_memories.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_rance_howard_apollo13_memories-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ron Howard directing his and Clint's dad Rance Howard on the set of the Apollo 13 movie.\" class=\"wp-image-7581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_rance_howard_apollo13_memories-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ron_rance_howard_apollo13_memories.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Ron Howard<\/strong> directing his and brother <strong>Clint&#8217;s <\/strong>dad  <strong>Rance Howard<\/strong> on the set of the Apollo 13 movie. Ron said, &#8220;At one point I think my dad held a record for having played the most men-of-the-cloth of any other American actor. Not sure how accurate that claim was, but he had an admirable moral compass he was guided by&#8230;.&#8221; (photo credit: Ron&#8217;s Instagram)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ron Howard<\/strong>&nbsp;(Opie) recently had two movies playing at the box office. Apollo 13 is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and was re-released in movie theaters from September 19-25. I&#8217;m sure Mayberry Days slowed down the ticket sales for the re-release but it still grossed over $600,000 across the weekend and almost matched his other &#8220;new&#8221; release, Eden, had on it&#8217;s opening weekend.  Imagine Entertainment&#8217;s Spaceballs 2 is in development for Amazon\/MGM, with Josh Gad pitching the idea to Mel Brooks, who will serve as a producer alongside Imagine&#8217;s Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clint Howard<\/strong> (Leon) is remaining busy making the rounds of conventions, both horror and fan cons.  Speaking of horror, pre-production is underway on a follow-up to the 1995 cult film Ice Cream Man that starred Clint. The best way to *try* and keep up with all Clint has going on is on his Instagram account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Margaret Kerry&nbsp;<\/strong>(Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey) would make any of feel tired with all the activities she has going on. She just wrapped up her visit to Mayberry Days where fans were delighted to have photos with her and get her autograph.  She also performed during Mayberry Days&#8217; Col. Tim&#8217;s Talent Time show by doing a dance to close out her segment. At 96 years old, her energy and ability to be active is something to be respected. Her next trip is flying to Texas for the Dallas Fan Festival in Irving, Texas. The show is Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5. Margaret provided a link to the show for more details if you have the energy to keep up with her. <a href=\"https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/dallasfanfestival\/all-guests\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbjU0Mmo5VE1Ta2JJRjBIWQEemDz7uJzfvxA581jMuHtv3-MrDj2jSSejPVMEDoKloQbH2JEjnVmH1uamY84_aem_QCT-kBFRUBNMG-DukSyxqA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fanexpohq.com\/dallasfanfestival\/all-guests\/<\/a>  You can keep up with all of Margaret&#8217;s travels by going to her website. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkerbelltalks.com\/\">https:\/\/www.tinkerbelltalks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong>&nbsp;(Howie Pruitt\/Williams) spent the week at Mayberry Days visiting fans, signing autographs, and just smiling. He enjoyed his time in Mount Airy and was like a kid in a candy store. His smile during the entire week of Mayberry Days never left his face and fans responded with the same joy. Dennis will also be sailing with the folks on the Cruise to Mayberry 18 leaving New Orleans for the Western Caribbean October 27th and returning November 1st. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong> (Johnny Paul) was once again with fans at Mayberry Days. He played the drums for &#8220;Elvis,&#8221; signed autographs, took photos and just plain visited with the good folks of Mayberry.  He staying busy performing as the drummer for <em>David and the Giants<\/em>, the Christian Rock band who released the album &#8220;<em><strong>See You There<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; back in May. We&#8217;d mentioned that before but it should be restated that the album features three songs written and sung by Keith. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_barn_hanging_keith_dennis_floyd_500px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_barn_hanging_keith_dennis_floyd_500px-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Thibodeaux &amp; Dennis Rush (Johnny Paul &amp; Howie) check out Barney hanging himself in Opie's house during Col. TIm's at Mayberry Days.\" class=\"wp-image-7601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_barn_hanging_keith_dennis_floyd_500px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/md_2025_barn_hanging_keith_dennis_floyd_500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Keith Thibodeaux &amp; Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Johnny Paul &amp; Howie) check out Barney hanging himself in Opie&#8217;s house during Col. TIm&#8217;s at Mayberry Days<\/em>. <em>(photo credit: Kathy Taylor)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>&nbsp;(guitar playing Darling boy) played to a sold out playhouse during Mayberry Days. His voice is as amazing as ever and he, wife Beverly and the Dillard Band played songs from their new album <em>Songs that made Charlene Cry<\/em>. Rodney is staying as busy as he wants but a man that has an honorary doctorate and is in three different music hall of fames deserves to be able to make his own schedule. He may have other events coming up, so be watching his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheDillards\">The Dillards Facebook page<\/a>, but Weaver&#8217;s knows he has a completely FREE show coming up on Saturday November 8th (1 pm ET) at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alapahastationcelebration?__cft__[0]=AZW2CPp_n7VepWCDgGLzf7IBTqeS99F82_iCo1rcGfbtT9YQJjfyoJOr1Td_TApuAJz-Ev4yKiKd6Ra5DysEJFsnw1z8zJ1814ULApvLZHjazuI7X62K5S607hWueBQ_elWn69Ker0_5A7aLjPK4CMEpPmcqfEI0ixVW5hj0v5bLjRy4QAWrhiktKrNgTvS9cxk&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Alapaha Station Celebration<\/a> in Alapaha, Ga. so attend if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayberry community is proud to have &#8220;The Darlings&#8221; as part of the family and offer our congratulations to Rodney. Drop by <a href=\"https:\/\/rodneydillard.tv\/\">RodneyDillard.tv<\/a> to follow his most current activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all the cast &amp; crew news Weaver&#8217;s has been able to dig up for Sep\/Nov issue. If you come across cast news between issues, <strong>we&#8217; would love for you to share it with us here at Weaver&#8217;s.<\/strong> You could be given credit as a &#8220;roving reporter.&#8221; Otherwise, Weaver&#8217;s will continue to comb the web for News of Cast &amp; Crew and do the best we can to find the news fit to &#8220;print.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgba(252,185,0,0.13) 62%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=851\">The Enduring Legacy of The Andy Griffith Show<\/a> &#8211; $13.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=851\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/enduring_legacy_book-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Enduring Legacy of The Andy Griffith Show by Randy Turner\" class=\"wp-image-7424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/enduring_legacy_book-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/enduring_legacy_book.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> By author by&nbsp;<strong>Randy Turner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The Enduring Legacy of The Andy Griffith Show: 10 Reasons For Mayberry&#8217;s Lasting Popularity<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;is an examination of why this classic series has become a standard by which all other classic comedy shows are judged, is as relevant to modern audiences as to those from the 1960s, and why it will continue to remain popular for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having debuted in 1960,&nbsp;<em><strong>The Andy Griffith Show<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;has never been off the air. From early reruns to multiple major cable channels to digital formats and streaming, the show has always been available to watch, which millions do daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does this series, dating back more than half a century, continue to delight and inspire modern audiences, serving as a touchstone? That is what we will find out&nbsp;in the 90 page book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(softcover book)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(238,238,238) 59%,rgb(194,185,169) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=848\">Mayberry Lawman Lounge Pants<\/a> &#8211; $42.oo<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"156\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pajama_pant_squadcar_pattern-156x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Lawman Lounge Pants\" class=\"wp-image-7226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pajama_pant_squadcar_pattern-156x300.jpg 156w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pajama_pant_squadcar_pattern.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive to Weaver&#8217;s &#8211; Custom Design<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Mayberry Lawman Lounge Pants with pockets &amp; drawstring feature a repeating design containing the Mayberry patrol car, deputy badge, jail cell keys, deputy hat, candle stick phone, a gavel, Barney&#8217;s bullet, and the patrol car door shield on a khaki background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expertly crafted with a polyester spandex blend that maintains its bright and colorful appearance without fading over time. Designed to be true to size with a comfortable stretch, moisture wicking, fabric provides a perfect fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will love how soft these clothes feel. The most magical thing is that it gets even more soft with every wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Fabric:<\/strong>&nbsp;polyester spandex blend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****Chapter News ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re going to go light on the chapter news this issue because there were MANY chapters present at Mayberry Days with members who had a wonderful time. Unlike the Presiding Goober, Emeritus of <em>The Andy Griffith Show <\/em>Rerun Watchers Club (<em>TAGS<\/em>RWC), &#8220;Floyd&#8221; can&#8217;t remember all the chapter names associated with everyone attending the event. Jim Clark was always so good at making a list of chapters that he spotted walking around town. Allan &#8220;Floyd&#8221; Newsome (the current editor for this newsletter) is not as skilled. So, leave it to say that there were chapters represented from across the country and it was great to see their members in &#8220;The Mecca of Mayberry,&#8221; Andy&#8217;s home town Mount Airy, N.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s didn&#8217;t receive any reports from Chapters since the July\/Aug edition so this is all we have for you this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please submit an official report from your chapter for inclusion in the Dec\/Jan issue of Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter. Weaver&#8217;s encourages all <strong><em>TAGS<\/em>RWC <\/strong>chapters to send in their reports so we can share your fun with others .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****Chapter Update ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our total number of chapters started since TAGSRWC was founded in 1979 has increased by 1 since our last issue with the total number of chapters now at 1,492! It had been a while since a new chapter had been official formed so we&#8217;re happy to welcome our newest chapter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Chapter Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The High Fifes <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carthage, Tenn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a chapter of TAGSRWC is still just as easy as it was four decades ago. You simply pick a name that hasn\u2019t previously been selected by another group. (You can check the searchable list of chapter names already taken at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/cgi-bin\/chapters\/chapterdatabase.pl?chapters.txt\"><strong>www.iMayberry.com<\/strong><\/a>.) Then submit your chapter\u2019s name with your location and a list of your founding members by e-mail to&nbsp;<strong>Goober@imayberry.com<\/strong>. That\u2019s all it takes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you start or join a local chapter, you can always join our online&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wbmutbb.com\/\"><strong>\u201cWho\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?\u201d<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;chapter or any of several exclusively online chapters on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc\/\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;(see Mayberry on the Web below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fca1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=718\">Andy Griffith Show Squad Car 1964<\/a>&#8211; $60.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=718\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1964MayberrySquadCar-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1964MayberrySquadCar-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1964MayberrySquadCar.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ROLLS CHOICE&#8211;Even more valuable than that gold truck that came through town!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>BACK IN STOCK<br>after being out of stock for a few years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Weaver has been asked if there was a Mayberry patrol car collectable that is&nbsp;larger scale&nbsp;than the &#8220;hot wheels&#8221; size&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=472\">Johnny Lightning<\/a> replica and we finally found one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The car is Die-Cast metal body and chassis with amazing detail.&nbsp; This limited edition collectable is 1:43 scale (about 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches)&nbsp; and comes with a nice clear plastic display case.&nbsp;The Mayberry Squad Car design is a wonderful addition to your Mayberry collection. The car is a 1964 Ford Galaxie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=emblem\">Mayberry Patrol Car Emblem Car Coaster &amp; Keychain<\/a> &#8211; $6.00-$10.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=emblem\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car_coaster_keychain_450px-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car_coaster_keychain_450px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car_coaster_keychain_450px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/car_coaster_keychain_450px.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=827\">sandstone car coasters<\/a> with the Mayberry Patrol Car Emblem printed on the top side will look great in your cup holder and&nbsp;absorb the condensation. I&#8217;m sure Barney would have loved these in the patrol car&#8230;.if it had cup holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design is the one used on the driver and passenger doors of the Mayberry squad cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=828\">keychain features the Mayberry Patrol Car Emblem <\/a>design like the one seen on on the driver and passenger doors of the Mayberry squad cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Round PolyLeather (a form of synthetic leather) Keychain has a diameter of 2&#8243;.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"quiz\">*** Mayberry Injuries Quiz (Part 2)***<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This trivia is part 2 of 2 &#8220;injuries&#8221; trivia provided by Paul Mulik of the &#8220;<strong>Hear that, Boys? No Yelling at the Table<\/strong>&#8221; Chapter (Joplin, Mo.). Our thanks to Paul for the submission. Go back to the last issue if you missed part 1 of this quiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After Andy came into the drugstore to get some sulfa powder, the ladies of Mayberry spread a rumor that Barney Fife had shot himself in the chest. What REALLY happened to him?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who injured their hip when they fell at the bowling alley?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did Andy injure his left wrist?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who invented a special baseball pitch after suffering a broken middle finger?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was this special pitch called by the inventor?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weaver&#8217;s will post the correct answers in the <\/strong>&#8220;<strong><a href=\"#postnote\">Post Note<\/a>&#8221; section at the end of this issue of Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>****&nbsp;Mayberry on the Web&nbsp;****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/iMayberryCommunityLogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/iMayberryCommunityLogo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/iMayberryCommunityLogo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/iMayberryCommunityLogo-300x48.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The&nbsp;iMayberry Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This TAGSRWC online group is organized and overseen by webmaster&nbsp;<strong>Allan \u201cFloyd\u201d Newsome<\/strong>&nbsp;with most of the actual work begin done by <strong>Keith \u201cCol. Harvey\u201d Brown<\/strong> of the <strong>Trivial Trivialities<\/strong> chapter (Pawleys Island, S.C.). You can check out the fun of this online community and sign up for free at:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/imayberrycommunity.com\/\">http:\/\/<strong>i<\/strong>mayberrycommunity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;iMayberry Community<\/strong> complements our other online activities, including our main&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.<strong>i<\/strong>mayberry.com<\/a>&nbsp;page, podcasts, Facebook pages, online newsletters (such as&nbsp;<em>The Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/em>),&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/weaversdepartmentstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/anewsome\/private\/chatroom.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/tagsrwc\/wbmutbb\/anewsome\/private\/chatroom.htm\">chat rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mayberry Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/two-chairs-no-waiting\/\"><strong>Two&nbsp;&nbsp;Chairs,&nbsp;No Waiting<\/strong><\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;is&nbsp;our weekly podcast of TAGS news, interviews and pretty much whatever\u2019s happening in and around Mayberry. It\u2019s hosted by Allan Newsome.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/TwoChairsLogo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/TwoChairsLogo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1076\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a new episode every Tuesday (and you can watch and listen during live recording of the show on Monday evenings at 8pm ET @ <a href=\"http:\/\/live.twochairsnowaiting.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"live.twochairsnowaiting.com\">live.twochairsnowaiting.com <\/a>). As of this week, there have been 858 episodes of Two Chairs since Allan launched the podcast over 16 years ago, in October 2008. Past episodes are in an online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/episode-listing\/archives-by-year\/\"><strong>Archives<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in case you want to listen to or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@allannewsome\">view the YouTube video installments<\/a> you\u2019ve missed. We&#8217;re sure you can find at least a few episodes you&#8217;d enjoy out of all those that are available. OH&#8230;.they are all <strong>FREE<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some time to look around the main<strong> Mayberry Podcasts <\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/iMayberry.com\/podcaasts\">https:\/\/iMayberry.com\/podcaasts<\/a>) website for various other links, including one for another outstanding Mayberry-related podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/burke-on-mayberry\/\"><strong>\u201cBurke on Mayberry\u201c<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(hosted by TAGSRWC\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Kevin Burke<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2008). There are also links for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/mayberry-devotional\/\"><strong>Mayberry Devotional<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Brian Rose&nbsp;<\/strong>and for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/mayberry-bible-study\/\"><strong>Mayberry Bible Study Podcast<\/strong><\/a> that are no longer being produced but the content remains &#8220;evergreen.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FacebookThumb.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FacebookThumb-200x300.gif\" alt=\"Facebook like\" class=\"wp-image-5333\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>TAGSRWC\u2019s official page on&nbsp;<strong>Facebook<\/strong>&nbsp; has ~251,000 Followers. You can find us at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc\">www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc<\/a><\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t already dropped by the page, we hope you\u2019ll check it out sometime when you have the chance. We invite you to become a TAGSRWC Facebook Friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TwoChairs\/\"><em>Two Chairs No Waiting<\/em> podcast also has a Facebook page<\/a> and group where you can follow along with the podcast and interact with fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have links in our \u201cLiked by this Page\u201d section to the pages (in the &#8220;About&#8221; section) of several TAGSRWC chapters on Facebook, as well as to Facebook pages for Mayberry Days,\u00ae&nbsp; the Andy Griffith Museum, TAGS actors and others.  Click &#8220;See All&#8221; to check out all the links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Ben Weaver has his own Facebook page at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore\">www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore<\/a><\/strong>. It features all the latest in Mayberry items and merchandise news. Weaver&#8217;s is also on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MayberryStore\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MayberryStore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a> so follow Weaver&#8217;s there if you&#8217;re on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgba(97,95,95,0.41) 59%,rgba(194,190,190,0.38) 83%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=770\">Colonel Harvey&#8217;s Indian Elixir Flask<\/a> &#8211; $9.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=770\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/col_harvey_elixir_flask_cutout-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"Colonel Harvey's Indian Elixir Flask\" class=\"wp-image-6336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/col_harvey_elixir_flask_cutout-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/col_harvey_elixir_flask_cutout.jpg 357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s has been working with traveling salesman, Colonel Harvey, to bring you this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=770\">stainless steel hip flask<\/a> branded with the labeling for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=770\">Colonel&#8217;s elixir<\/a>. The elixir is sold separately at your favorite local &#8220;tonic&#8221; store but you can enjoy displaying the flask on your shelves. Otis told Mr. Weaver that he&#8217;d take two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not need to purchase the actual elixir unless&nbsp;you are feeling tired and run down. Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning or feel that life seem hardly worth living. Then friends, you may need the elixir.&nbsp; Otherwise, this flask may lift your spirit by at least 85%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flask comes with a funnel to aid in filling with your choice of tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size:<\/strong>&nbsp;4.8&#8243; x 3.7&#8243; &#8211; 8 oz. &#8211; Stainless Steel<br><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Label may not survive in high quality if it gets very wet. (<em>It may smear or become stained.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(107,187,234) 0%,rgb(253,253,254) 78%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=838\">Mayberry Hotel Keychain<\/a> &#8211; $4.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=838\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_hotel_keychain-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Hotel Keychain\" class=\"wp-image-7003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_hotel_keychain-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_hotel_keychain-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/mayberry_hotel_keychain.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jason, the reservations clerk over at the Mayberry Hotel, had some extra key tags for room 216 and made them available here at Weaver&#8217;s. You might remember that Jason attempted to give Ed Sawyer the key to room 209 but Ed swiftly declines that room because &#8220;<em>that&#8217;s the room Wilbur Hennessy got drunk in and fell out the window<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ed then requested room 216 because it had been freshly painted green (although green was not Ed&#8217;s favorite color).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=838\">This room 216 key tag <\/a>would make a great keychain for use or display in your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keychain comes with a 4 in &#8220;ball chain&#8221; for easy addition of any key you might like to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size<\/strong>: 3.5&#8243; x 1.75&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">**** Mayberry Man ****<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberryman_movie_poster_500px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberryman_movie_poster_500px-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Man movie poster\" class=\"wp-image-7628\" style=\"width:144px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberryman_movie_poster_500px-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mayberryman_movie_poster_500px.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After almost 4 years, <strong>Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/strong> finally feels like it time to step into the topic of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayberryman.com\/\"><em>Mayberry Man<\/em> movie<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayberrymanseries.com\/\"><em>Mayberry Man: The Series<\/em><\/a> (Season 1). Speaking as myself, Allan, I haven&#8217;t wanted to look like I was tooting my own horn by talking too much about <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> but, well, it is time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_floyd_outside_barbershop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_floyd_outside_barbershop-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Allan Newsome as Floyd on the site of Mayberry Man.\" class=\"wp-image-7624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_floyd_outside_barbershop-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_floyd_outside_barbershop.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Allan Newsome as Floyd on the site of Mayberry Man.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those that may not know, the <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> movie is about an arrogant movie star (Chris Stone played by Brett Varvel) who is busted for speeding in a small southern town and the judge sentences him to attend Mayberry Fest: a weeklong festival celebrating&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>. If Mayberry Fest is a new event for you it&#8217;s because it was made up just for the movie. It is based upon Mayberry Days<strong><strong>\u00ae<\/strong><\/strong> with some aspects of  other Mayberry events like Mayberry in the Midwest rolled in. Since Mayberry Days<strong><strong>\u00ae<\/strong><\/strong> is a trademarked name, the movie (and later the series) chose not to use that name nor the name of any other &#8220;real world&#8221; event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s been said many times but <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> is not an attempt to recreate <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> but rather to capture the feeling fans get with viewing the Mayberry we&#8217;ve known for 65 years. The writer\/director, Stark, and producer, Cort, are the sons of actor Hoke Howell who appeared on two episodes of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> as Charlene Darling&#8217;s husband, Dud.  Stark and Cort hold The Andy Griffith Show in a special place in their hearts so each of them wanted to be faithful to the show when making <em>Mayberry Man<\/em>. They desired to keep the family friendly atmosphere of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> and protect the movie from the influence of &#8220;Hollywood.&#8221;  The entire movie was crowd funded by us, the fans of <em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> which allowed the Howells to make sure their vision was retained in a pure, wholesome way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_foleys_market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_foleys_market-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Foley's Market set dressed and ready for screen time during Mayberry Man movie.\" class=\"wp-image-7626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_foleys_market-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_foleys_market.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Foley&#8217;s Market set dressed and ready for screen time during Mayberry Man movie.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The movie was filmed during the heart of the COVID pandemic so there were challenges that occurred while filming but we&#8217;ve always been happy to report that no one got sick from the movie set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mayberry Man<\/em> was released in 2021 and those who donated to the crowdfunding received their rewards which included things like appearing as an extra, speaking roles, producer credits, names in the credits, and many other ways their contributions were acknowledged. The movie turned out very well and it&#8217;s something those of us involved are certainly proud to have been a part.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have attended any of the Mayberry events like Mayberry Days<strong><strong>\u00ae<\/strong><\/strong>, Mayberry in the Midwest, or the Mayberry\/Lucy Festival you will see fellow Mayberry fans who attend those event as well as the Mayberry tribute artist who entertain at those festivals. It&#8217;s so fun to see my friends and Mayberry family on the screen when I watch the movie and season one of the series. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_night_shoot_waiting_for_action.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_night_shoot_waiting_for_action-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Bret Varvel (Chris Stone), Rik Roberts (Barn), and Allan Newsome (Floyd) waiting behind the bushes for &quot;action&quot; during the night shoot.\" class=\"wp-image-7627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_night_shoot_waiting_for_action-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mm_movie_night_shoot_waiting_for_action.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Brett Varvel (Chris Stone), Rik Roberts (Barn), and Allan Newsome (Floyd) waiting behind the bushes for &#8220;action&#8221; during the night shoot. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I realize the <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> projects might not be everyone&#8217;s cup of tea but I encourage you to give it a watch if you haven&#8217;t. The movie does have a &#8220;Hallmark&#8221; movie feel to it.  Some have said it&#8217;s similar in feel to the Michael J. Fox movie &#8220;Doc Hollywood.&#8221; One thing I can say for certain, you can watch the movie and the series with your entire family without having to worry about what you might be exposed to.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Mayberry Man<\/em> the movie can be watched FREE<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mayberry-Man-Brett-Varvel\/dp\/B0B8NR1WVC?crid=319DGQI6VARUI&amp;keywords=mayberry+man+movie&amp;qid=1689698787&amp;sprefix=mayberry+man,aps,102&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=4story00-20&amp;linkId=ec146a7bbf6953663adfbd7e99ab78c4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Amazon Prime Video<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/movies\/100005250\/mayberry-man\">TubiTV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a_AwfI9TPY8\">YouTube (EncourageTV channel)<\/a>, and other streaming services.  You can also get a D<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=86\">VD (signed by &#8220;Floyd,&#8221; if you&#8217;d like) at WeaversDepartmentStore.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Mayberry Man: The Series<\/em> (season 1) can be watched for FREE <\/strong>after October 3, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video, TubiTV, The Roku Channel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6PfuYT3RHBc\">YouTube (EncourageTV channel)<\/a>.  If you would like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=86\">DVD (signed by &#8220;Floyd&#8221; if you choose) you&#8217;ll find them at WeaversDepartmentStore.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(107,187,234) 0%,rgb(253,253,254) 78%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=840\">Floyd&#8217;s Barber Shop Main Street T-shirt<\/a> &#8211; $20.00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=840\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"183\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyd_mainstreet_barber_shop_tshirt-183x300.jpg\" alt=\"Allan modeling Floyd's Barber Shop Main Street T-shirt\" class=\"wp-image-7631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyd_mainstreet_barber_shop_tshirt-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/floyd_mainstreet_barber_shop_tshirt.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Show off your haircut in style wearing this Floyd&#8217;s Barber Shop t-shirt. Featuring the lettering right off the window, scissors, neck duster brush, comb, along with his slogan &#8220;<em>Two Chairs No Waiting<\/em>&#8221; and location on Main St, Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Floyd&#8221; likes it so much he wanted to model it for you.  The neck duster and comb are actually the ones Allan Newsome (Floyd tribute artist) carries in his jacket pocket adding just a bit more realism to the fun of the tee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100% Cotton Machine Washable T Shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Color:<\/strong>&nbsp;Carolina Blue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Style:<\/strong>&nbsp;Short Sleeve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">**** Culture Time ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Now for a little culture. I mean, who can ever get enough culture.  This issue we have a poem submitted by Barney tribute artist, Ronnie Felker. Ronnie has been visiting with folks at Mayberry events for years and even owns a Mayberry patrol car of his very own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Mayberry Days&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In a little town in&nbsp; Mount Airy,<br>North Carolina lived a young man&nbsp;<br>named Andy who enjoyed a southern simple life,<br>Who shared his love for music and acting<br>and brought smiles instead of strife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Not knowing one day he would share<br>to the world this simple southern life,<br>In a TV show as Sheriff Andy Taylor<br>with a deputy called Barney Fife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In a fictional southern town called<br>Mayberry, North Carolina<br>it came to life every week,<br>And before you knew it,<br>The Andy Griffith Show was climbing to it&#8217;s peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">With characters like Gomer, Goober, Floyd, Otis ,ErnestT.,<br>Aunt Bee, Opie and so much more,<br>Th\u00e8 actors brought to life each week,&nbsp;<br>life&#8217;s lessons ,humor and laughter,&nbsp;<br>that no one could&nbsp; ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">From October 3rd 1960 to April 1st 1968<br>the show produced 249 episodes<br>in it&#8217;s own special way,<br>And it&#8217;s still being watched by millions on TV<br>until this very day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">But every year in Mount Airy,<br>North Carolina the last week in September,&nbsp;<br>You can go to Mayberry Days<br>In Andy&#8217;s hometown to celebrate the show we love<br>and will always remember.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Go if you want to meet some special people<br>that love characters like&nbsp; Sheriff Andy<br>and Deputy Barney Fife.<br>But be careful you may make friends<br>that will last you all your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Written by&nbsp;<br>Ronnie Felker<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ronnie_elease_felker_2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ronnie_elease_felker_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Ronnie and Elease Felker as Barney and Thelma Lou\" class=\"wp-image-7637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ronnie_elease_felker_2025.jpg 500w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ronnie_elease_felker_2025-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ronnie_elease_felker_2025-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Barn (Ronnie Felker) and his best girl Thelma Lou (Elease Felker) enjoy looking at the shop windows taking about how he&#8217;ll decorate his study when they marry.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"postnote\"><strong>****<\/strong> <strong>Post Note&nbsp;****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sure some of you are looking for the answers to the <a href=\"#quiz\">Mayberry Injuries Quiz<\/a>. Here you go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Episode: Those Gossipin\u2019 Men; Answer: he cut his finger while taking his gun apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Episode: Barney and the Cave Rescue; Answer: Sara\u2019s mother<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Episode A Warning from Warren; Answer: He hurt his LEFT wrist when Warren overturned his canoe. <em>Some will no doubt have guessed &#8220;when he got into a fight while arresting the Gordon Boys,&#8221; but that was Andy&#8217;s RIGHT wrist.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Episode: Opie&#8217;s Most Unforgettable Character; Answer: Andy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Episode: Opie&#8217;s Most Unforgettable Character; Answer: The wobble ball.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you  enjoyed this issue of Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter. The Weaver&#8217;s team, Jan and myself, work to find fun products and information to share with you.<strong> If you run across something interesting, email me at floyd@iMayberry.com with the subject Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter Info so I don&#8217;t miss your e-mail.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between issues of the Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter, you can keep up with all that&#8217;s going on in and around Mayberry by being part of the daily&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbmutbb.com\/\">Who\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(aka \u201cWBMUTBB?\u201d)&nbsp;<em>Digest<\/em>. It&#8217;s free and you can sign up for that list by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/wbmutbb.com\/\"><strong>WBMUTBB.com<\/strong><\/a> and choosing the &#8220;Join\/Subscribe\/Unsubscribe&#8221; link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider joining the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/wbmutbb\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/wbmutbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WBMUTBB Facebook Group<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>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&#8217;s made up of TAGS fans <strong>only <\/strong>and I do my best to make sure things are fun for all&#8230;both on the WBMUTBB Digest emails and the WBMUTBB Facebook group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>next&nbsp;issue of our&nbsp;<em>Weaver\u2019s Newsletter<\/em>&nbsp;will be published in Nov\/Dec 2025 . <\/strong>Please make sure you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/weaversdepartmentstore.com\/newsletter\/subscribe-to-weavers-newsletter\/\"><strong>subscribed to the newsletter <\/strong><\/a>so you don&#8217;t miss an issue when it publishes. Stay in touch with things going on around Mayberry by listening to\/watching the <a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\"><strong>Two Chairs No Waiting<\/strong><\/a> podcast. See you next time!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/andy_barney_judo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/andy_barney_judo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/andy_barney_judo.jpg 450w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/andy_barney_judo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Andy, I just make my whole body a weapon<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2025\/10\/weavers-newsletter-sep-oct-2025\/print\/\" title=\"Printer Friendly Version\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"WP-PrintIcon\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-print\/images\/printer_famfamfam.gif\" alt=\"Printer Friendly Version\" title=\"Printer Friendly Version\" style=\"border: 0px;\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2025\/10\/weavers-newsletter-sep-oct-2025\/print\/\" title=\"Printer Friendly Version\" rel=\"nofollow\">Printer Friendly Version<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Online newsletter of\u201cThe Andy Griffith Show\u201d Rerun Watchers Club (TAGSRWC) (If you received the Newsletter by email and are unable to see the images &amp; videos, or if it seems like thing are missing, please go to this link <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2025\/10\/weavers-newsletter-sep-oct-2025\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1DkeF-1WY","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7500"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8004,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7500\/revisions\/8004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}