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Episode 124 – The Andy Griffith Show: A Wife For Andy

Posted in comedy, television, video available on April 12th, 2010 by admin

Barney (Don Knotts) launches an all-out campaign to recruit a woman for Andy (Andy Griffith) to marry, but while he sours on one of his recruits, Andy takes a shine to her. 1963.

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The Mystery of Opie’s “Maw” @Wikipedia

Episode 123 – The Andy Griffith Show: The Big House

Posted in comedy, television on April 5th, 2010 by admin

When the Mayberry jail holds two captured thieves for the state police, Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts) wants to show things are just as secure as a major prison – with the help of new recruit Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors). 1963.

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Ep. 109 – A Christmas Without Snow part 3

Posted in drama, television on December 21st, 2009 by admin

When the choir member who damaged the pipe organ confesses, other members work to restore the organ in time for the Messiah, but another emergency might cancel the performance anyway. Part 3 of 3.

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John Houseman Obituary @New York Times
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Ep. 108 – A Christmas Without Snow part 2

Posted in drama, television on December 14th, 2009 by admin

As rehearsals continue, two choir members leave, two strike up a romance, one loses a loved one and another is accused of a destructive act that changes the sound of the group. Part 2 of 3.

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Michael Learned @Wikipedia
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Ep. 107 – A Christmas Without Snow part 1

Posted in drama, television on December 7th, 2009 by admin

A newly-divorced mother (Michael Learned) trying to build a new life in San Francisco joins an inner-city church choir led by a demanding director (John Houseman) taking his motley group through Handel’s Messiah. Part 1 of 3. 1980.

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“The Paper Chase” @Wikipedia
(Correction: CBS cancelled “The Paper Chase” before this movie aired, though Houseman had been established as a well-known personality. The series found its success after being picked up by the cable network Showtime.)

Episode 85 – The Dick Van Dyke Show: Hustling the Hustler

Posted in comedy, television on June 29th, 2009 by admin

Buddy (Morey Amsterdam) gets a visit from his pool shark brother, who swears he’s reformed. So what is he doing playing pool with Rob (Dick Van Dyke) in the Petries’ basement? 1962.

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