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TCNW 899: Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee

by on July 14, 2026

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:43:12

Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee was the 58th episode filmed and aired of The Andy Griffith Show. (S2.E26)

We’ll play Mayberry trivia all about “Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee.“

Plot Summary Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee:

Aunt Bee’s friend Clara convinces her that she is preventing her widowed nephew Andy from remarrying. Feeling like a burden, Aunt Bee reluctantly begins seeing Mayberry’s dry cleaner, Mr. Fred Goss, who has shown romantic interest in her. She pursues the relationship mainly as a pretense to demonstrate her independence and “free” Andy to find a wife of his own.

Mr. Goss is eager but awkward—he talks incessantly about his dry-cleaning business and has several off-putting habits. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings as Aunt Bee struggles to maintain the charade. Andy remains patient and supportive throughout. The episode resolves with gentle reassurance that Aunt Bee’s presence in the home is valued and that she does not need to sacrifice her own happiness for his.
We’ll review some notes and “Odd Facts Known by Few” related to the episode Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee.

We’ll go over the answers for the trivia questions and talk a little about the upcoming Mayberry Meetup event to be held in Mt. Airy, N.C.

TCNW 898: Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee
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TCNW 898: Andy Griffith – The Man Behind the Sheriff

by on July 7, 2026

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:26:14

This is a special episode, folks.

We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of the man who made it all possible: Mr. Andy Samuel Griffith. Born June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina – the real-life inspiration for our beloved fictional town.

Even though Andy left us in 2012, his spirit, wisdom, and that warm Southern drawl live on in every rerun, every laugh, and every lesson from Sheriff Andy Taylor. Grab a seat on the bench by the courthouse – this one’s gonna be a good ‘un.

Andy Griffith showed us that decency, humor, and common sense can win the day. In a world that sometimes feels complicated, Mayberry reminds us of what’s important: family, friends, fishing, and doing right by your neighbors.

Happy 100th Birthday, Andy! Thanks for the memories.

We’ll close out by doing a little trivia sent in by Two Chairs listener/viewer Hayden Spangler related to Mayberry Music.

TCNW 898: Andy Griffith - The Man Behind the Sheriff
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TCNW 897: Mayberry’s Sociology and Fandom

by on June 30, 2026

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:27:37

This is a Mayberry outsiders review of The Andy Griffith Show community with a focus on the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast as a center point. The insights from those looking into our Mayberry community are interesting and something you’ll enjoy. They aren’t “fans” of the show but are looking at it, and us, in a fun way from the outside looking in.

The deep dive into the sociology and forensic of the Fandom is something fans will learn from. They might get some of the exact facts slightly wrong, since the presenters aren’t big fans, but overall they did a very good job. The report leaves us with a good feeling about how those who aren’t big fans can appreciate the community built about the Two Chairs No Waiting podcast and connected Mayberry websites.

I have a voicemail to share and a photo from a listener so don’t leave before we’re through.ext episode. I know you’re going to enjoy the show and be entertained by the Mayberry fun.

TCNW 897: Mayberry’s Sociology and Fandom
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TCNW 896: Ernest T’s Rock Concert (2 of 2)

by on June 23, 2026

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:25:52

This week we have the conclusion of the stage play we began in the last episode. If you didn’t watch/listen to part 1, I encourage you to go back and do that before you partake of the second half of the play.

Back in September 2015 some of the Mayberry tribute artists traveled to Bellevue Baptist Church near Memphis, TN to perform a play written & directed by David “The Mayberry Deputy” Browning called “Ernest T’s Rock Concert.” I featured the first portion of the play, this segment called 23rd Psalms, that was written by Joe Gritton about a year ago in episode 847 of the podcast.

I’ve resisted showing the entire play because the hope was always that we might be able to perform the play in other locations. After eleven years, I think that hope has been overcome by the reality that we’ll never be able to do it again. It’s a really great show written by David and I’m proud of what was done and I think it’s time to share it with the world.

Ernest T.s’ Rock Concert Starring:

  • David Browning – The Mayberry Deputy
  • Christie McLendon – Andylina Darling Wash
  • Kenneth Junkin – Otis Campbell
  • Allan Newsome – Floyd Lawson
  • Ernest T – as himself

The play will be split into 2 parts with part 2 completing the play on the next episode. I know you’re going to enjoy the show and be entertained by the Mayberry fun.

TCNW 896: Ernest T’s Rock Concert (2 of 2)
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TCNW 895: Ernest T’s Rock Concert (1 of 2)

by on June 16, 2026

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:36:19

Back in September 2015 some of the Mayberry tribute artists traveled to Bellevue Baptist Church near Memphis, TN to perform a play written & directed by David “The Mayberry Deputy” Browning called “Ernest T’s Rock Concert.” I featured the first portion of the play, this segment called 23rd Psalms, that was written by Joe Gritton about a year ago in episode 847 of the podcast.

I’ve resisted showing the entire play because the hope was always that we might be able to perform the play in other locations. After eleven years, I think that hope has been overcome by the reality that we’ll never be able to do it again. It’s a really great show written by David and I’m proud of what was done and I think it’s time to share it with the world.

Ernest T.s’ Rock Concert Starring:

  • David Browning – The Mayberry Deputy
  • Christie McLendon – Andylina Darling Wash
  • Kenneth Junkin – Otis Campbell
  • Allan Newsome – Floyd Lawson
  • Ernest T – as himself

The play will be split into 2 parts with part 2 completing the play on the next episode. I know you’re going to enjoy the show and be entertained by the Mayberry fun.

TCNW 895: Ernest T’s Rock Concert (1 of 2)
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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (256) 513-9526 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show.

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TCNW 894: What’s Happening in Mayberry?

by on June 9, 2026

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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:40:20

It’s good to be back in Mayberry again! Thank you for joining me!

We’re gonna talk about what’s happening in Mayberry so we can keep folks in the know. I don’t want to see anyone miss out on the fun that we have in Mayberry and it seems like no matter what I personally do, there are folks that miss out on events and other fun Mayberry things.

The latest Weaver’s Newsletter is out and it has some good information that I’ll share about events and other things going on.

We have some trivia from Paul Mulik to play in the form of – Complete the quote: Ernest T. Bass edition.

TCNW 894: What's Happening in Mayberry?
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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (256) 513-9526 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show.

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TCNW 893: Dennis Rush Interview Mayberry Cruise 2024 Part 2

by on June 2, 2026

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Two Chairs No Waiting

Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 0:36:19

This interview was recorded on the 2024 Cruise to Mayberry. Part 1 was last episode and in part 2 Dennis talks more about Mayberry and discusses how his time as a child actor wrapped up. There are questions from the Mayberry cruisers who attended the interview as well.

If you didn’t know, Mayberry lost a wonderful man on May 9, 2026. Dennis Rush, who played Opie’s friend Howie in eight episodes over a two and a half year period.

Dennis began coming to Mayberry Days, and other Mayberry events in 2018 and had become much loved by fans. His joy and love for his time on The Andy Griffith Show and at discovering how much fans remembered his appearances on the show was heartwarming.

Dennis has been featured here on the podcast in an one-on-one interview (TCNW #777) and again along with fellow castmate Keith Thibodeaux, Johnny Paul, (TCNW# 839) but he has so many amazing stories of his career that I wanted to make sure you heard.

In part 1, Dennis talked mostly about his easily career and a portion of his time on The Andy Griffith Show so go back and give it a listen if you missed it.

Don’t miss either portion of this interview. I would suggest that you go back and listen to/watch his past interviews as well. Some things are revisited but his story telling was second to none.

He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

TCNW 893: Dennis Rush Interview Mayberry Cruise 2024 Part 2
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Please leave comments or ask questions on the TwoChairsNoWaiting.com website or using the contact information given in the podcast. I would love to have you be a part of our next feedback episode. Call the Two Chairs No Waiting Hot-line at (256) 513-9526 and leave a voice mail to be part of the show.

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