Opie Cates was on "Lum and Abner" as one of the characters but there are several connections between Pine Ridge, Arkansas and Mayberry, North Carolina. On Two Chairs No Waiting episode 129 we heard audio of Lum Eddards (played by Chester Lauck) and Abner Peabody (played by Norris Goff) interacting with Opie Taylor's namesake, Opie Cates, and I'm sure Mayberry fans thought it was interesting but in this episode we'll go into even greater detail.

In episode 128, Tim Hollis mentioned that the namesake of Opie Taylor was from a fellow that appeared on the old time radio program "Lum and Abner" following having his very own radio program called "The Opie Cates Show." Running time: 0:15:20

We continue our visit from last week to the March 5, 2011 a panel discussion on Southern Rural Humor in TV & Film held at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. This time we hear mostly from me, Allan Newsome, as I go into the positive aspects of how rural life was portrayed on The Andy Griffith Show. Running time: 0:20:08

Cancelled! Back in March 1971 CBS went on a canceling spree and shut down production on all their rural comedies. The end of the 1971 season saw the cancellation of Green Acres, The Beverly Hillbillies, Hee-Haw, Lassie, The Jim Nabors Hour, Hogans Heroes and of course Mayberry RFD.

The body of water called "Myers Lake" on The Andy Griffith Show is actually called the "Upper Franklin Reservoir." The reservoir is located in Franklin Canyon Park in Hollywood hill of Beverly Hills. Running time: 0:21:44

Jean "Hello Doll" Carson was born February 28, 1923 and had a wonderful career. On this episode of Two Chairs No Waiting we'll remember Jean's visits to Mayberry. Running time: 0:17:54

Mr. Knotts fans join me in remembering the life of this man who has brought so much joy into our lives.

We talk often to tribute artist for characters on The Andy Griffith Show and from time to time to the actual stars themselves. I thought it would be nice to hear from some Mayberry fans. What The Andy Griffith Show means to them and what it is they like about the show. Running time: 0:18:28

A fun trip back down memory lane to the very early days of TAGSRWC. We also hear from a caller who lets us know that Richard "Doc" Ferrara was mentioned on The Andy Griffith show episode "Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army." Running time: 0:19:57

Tonight we'll be hearing about a lady named Lee Canon and her brother Richard "Doc" Ferrara. I'm sure you're asking, who are the Ferrara siblings and what's this got to do with The Andy Griffith Show. Running time: 0:14:45