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124 – The Andy Griffith Show: A Wife For Andy (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on June 12th, 2017 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. First posted April 12, 2010.

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Original Episode @ Internet Archive
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The Mystery of Opie’s “Maw” @ Wikipedia

Sitting on a couch together, Helen (Aneta Corsaut) and Andy (Andy Griffith) smile expectantly at Barney.

Sitting on a couch together, Helen (Aneta Corsaut) and Andy (Andy Griffith) smile expectantly at Barney.

Episode 123 – The Andy Griffith Show: The Big House (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on June 5th, 2017 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. First posted April 5, 2010.

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In the foreground, Barney Fife (Don Knotts) overhears convicts Doc and Tiny (Jack Lambert, Billy Halop) in the cell behind him.

In the foreground, Barney Fife (Don Knotts) overhears convicts Doc and Tiny (Jack Lambert, Billy Halop) in the cell behind him.

Episode 061 – The Andy Griffith Show: “High Noon In Mayberry” (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on March 21st, 2016 by admin

In an episode of the classic tv series, when Mayberry Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) learns an ex-con is coming to town to see him, Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts) fears the worst and rounds up some extra deputies. 1963. First posted January 4, 2009.

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The Andy Griffith Show @ The Museum of Broadcast Communications
iMayberry.com

Barney Fife (Don Knotts) stands pointing at Andy (Andy Griffith) as he sits at the dinner table with Opie (Ronny Howard) and Aunt Bea (Francis Xavier)

Barney Fife (Don Knotts) stands pointing at Andy (Andy Griffith) as he sits at the dinner table with Opie (Ronny Howard) and Aunt Bea (Francis Xavier)

Episode 037 – The Dick Van Dyke Show: “A Man’s Teeth Are Not His Own” (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on October 4th, 2015 by admin

Rob (Dick Van Dyke) has a crisis of conscience when he lets another dentist work on his teeth while his dentist friend Jerry is out of town. 1962. First posted July 14, 2008.

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Episode 036 – The Dick Van Dyke Show: “Give Me Your Walls” (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on September 27th, 2015 by admin

In this episode of the classic tv series, Rob and Laura Petrie (Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore) need one of their walls painted, but the Italian painter they hire has a way of working that makes them wonder if he’ll ever leave. 1963. First posted July 7, 2008.

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Episode 028 – The Stork Club, part 1 (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on August 2nd, 2015 by admin

Betty Hutton stars as a hat check girl at the famous nightclub, who saves an old man (Barry Fitzgerald) from drowning. But she doesn’t know he’s a millionaire, who secretly repays her with riches beyond her wildest dreams. 1945. Part 1 of 3. First posted May 12, 2008.

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Judy (Betty Hutton) winks as she sings in The Stork Club.

Judy (Betty Hutton) winks as she sings in The Stork Club.

Episode 026 – The Last Man On Earth, part 1 (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on July 19th, 2015 by admin

Vincent Price stars as the only survivor of a worldwide plague, spending his days trying to protect himself against victims who have risen from the grave. 1964. Part 1 of 2. First posted April 28, 2008. Contains violence.

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Dr. Robert Morgan (Vincent Price) looks down after marking another X on hand-drawn calendars in The Last Man On Earth.

Dr. Robert Morgan (Vincent Price) looks down after marking another X on hand-drawn calendars for 1968 in The Last Man On Earth.

Episode 024 – Murder at the Baskervilles, part 1 (repeat)

Posted in redux!, video available on July 5th, 2015 by admin

Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) returns to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs for some rest and relaxation, but a missing racehorse and two deaths soon have him working again – and on another collision course with Professor Moriarty. 1937. Part 1 of 2. First posted April 14, 2008.

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Holmes On Screen: 1900-1939
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Sitting on a sofa, Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) looks up from reading a document in Murder at the Baskervilles.

Sitting on a sofa, Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) looks up from reading a document in Murder at the Baskervilles.

What I’m Doing On My Summer “Vacation”

Posted in general, video available on July 11th, 2014 by admin

When I started taking a break from MFTB to work on more paid description, I never expected to be away for more than two months, but here we are. I think it’s time to give you some idea of what I’ve been up to while you’ve hopefully been digging through the archives here.

Most of my work has been with the amazing folks at the DCMP (Described and Captioned Media Program), who have a huge library of accessible educational videos for schools and students. I’ve been writing and sometimes producing several dozens of films of all kinds. Here are a couple examples.

A clip from “Dinner For Two” via YouTube:

A clip from “The Hermitage Dwellers” via YouTube:

I’ve also been lucky to work with long-time friends ExtremeReach/Mijo on all kinds of shows for the Canadian tv network APTN, which is dedicated to programming by, for and about Aboriginal people throughout the country and around the world. Sorry there aren’t examples of description online, but the shows I’ve been writing and producing description for range from the really sweet show for pre-schoolers “Louis Says”, to the informative “Down2Earth” about Native work on maintaining the environment, to the second season of the American mystery series “Longmire”.

Usually I can keep MFTB going when I’m working on one of these two streams of projects. But since spring, I’ve been working on both of them – and more! Hopefully, you can understand why I had to step away for a while. But of course it also means I’m making a living providing more description of more kinds of programming for more people, and that can only be good! Still, it’s looking like the busiest time is starting to wind down for now, so sooner rather than later, I’ll be ready to get back to MFTB, and we can all look forward to great stuff as we move toward Episode 300. So stay tuned, and thanks!

Episode 237 – Great Expectations, part 1

Posted in drama, video available on January 16th, 2013 by admin

In this adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, young Pip helps a escaped convict after a terrifying encounter, starts visiting the strange Miss Havisham and falls under the sway of her ward, the lovely and cold Estella (Jean Simmons). 1946. Part 1 of 3.

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Great Expectations @ Wikipedia
Great Expectations as a free eBook (.txt available) @ Project Gutenberg
Jean Simmons Obituary @ New York Times

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Episode 233 – Ozzie and Harriet: Busy Christmas

Posted in comedy, television, video available on December 17th, 2012 by admin

In this classic tv episode, Ozzie Nelson tries not to over-schedule himself over the holiday season, and fails miserably. Can his family pick up the slack? First aired 1956.

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Episode 224 – Teenage Wolfpack, part 1

Posted in crime, drama, video available on September 10th, 2012 by admin

In 1950’s West Germany, young John reunites with his brother Freddy, a charismatic gang leader with a taste for the finer things in life and schemes to get the money for them. 1956. Part 1 of 3.

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Die Halbstarken @ Internet Archive
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Halbstarke style @ Not Just a Label

Episode 223 – Heldorado, part 2

Posted in crime, musical, video available, western on September 3rd, 2012 by admin

As his investigation broadens to include a murder, Roy (Roy Rogers) must keep navigating the different festival events – and the unwanted help of honorary deputy Carol (Dale Evans). Can she lead him to the villains and thousands in funny money before getting in too deep? Part 2 of 2.

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Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days
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Episode 222 – Heldorado, part 1

Posted in crime, musical, video available, western on August 26th, 2012 by admin

Roy Rogers stars as a Ranger helping out with the Helldorado Days rodeo and festival in modern Las Vegas, but his work becomes more complicated when a socialite (Dale Evans) is named an honorary Deputy Sheriff. 1946. Part 1 of 2.

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