Few, if any, celebrities have become a household name and a part of Americana to the extent of Andy Griffith. His television show, launched over sixty years ago, is still shown daily. Fan clubs of the actor and the show are all over social media. Countless fans journey to Mt. Airy, NC, each year to see the town where the show was based. Needless to say, Griffith left quite a … [Read more...] about An Unconventional Road to Stardom For Andy Griffith
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The Golden Era of TV, Southern Style
At the end of Jim's article, please enjoy a bonus TV "Golden Era" trivia section. I remember the first time I saw a television program. It was 1955, and my brother and sister were staring transfixed at what looked like a giant plastic goiter that had wavy moving pictures on it. Little did I know that at the age of four, I was witnessing something historic. We were watching the … [Read more...] about The Golden Era of TV, Southern Style
The Beatles Took Atlanta By Storm, and I Was There
In August of 1965, two months after my high school graduation, the most extraordinary thing happened. A band called the Beatles held one concert in Atlanta, and I was there! Atlanta Stadium was demolished years ago, two of the band members have gone on to their rewards, and age has taken away my ability to sing and dance. But that memory lives on. This new band from across … [Read more...] about The Beatles Took Atlanta By Storm, and I Was There
