Bluegrass Legend Doug Dillard of The Dillards & The Darlings Dead at 75 « TopicSpotter

Born March 6, 1937 in Salem, Missouri, Doug Dillard, a celebrated bluegrass musician also known for playing one of The Darling boys on “The Andy Griffith Show,” passed away in Nashville on May 16, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Dillard’s death closely follows the death of fellow Mayberrian and Nashvillian, George Lindsey, best known as Goober Pyle, who died on May 6.

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The Dillards Doug Dillard of bluegrass, Mayberry fame dead at 75 (slideshow)

The Dillards Doug Dillard of bluegrass, Mayberry fame dead at 75 (slideshow)

 

Nashville has lost another Mayberry icon with the passing of Douglas Dillard on May 16, another talented entertainer associated with “The Andy Griffith Show.”The death of Dillard follows the death of George Lindsey, best known as Goober Pyle, on May 6.

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George Lindsey funeral service held in Nashville May 11

George Lindsey funeral service held in Nashville May 11

The family and friends of George Smith Lindsey, forever known and loved as “Goober Pyle” on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Hee-Haw”gathered at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville

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George Lindsey Tribute Page

Actor George Lindsey.

Beloved actor George Lindsey was born December 17, 1928 in Fairfield, Alabama. He grew up in the small town of Jasper, Alabama. He moved to Hollywood in 1962 and first appeared on “The Andy Griffith Show” in 1964.

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Actor George Lindsey

Actor George Lindsey

Beloved actor George Lindsey was born December 17, 1928 in Fairfield, Alabama. He grew up in the small town of Jasper, Alabama. He moved to Hollywood in 1962 and first appeared on “The Andy Griffith Show” in 1964.

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George “Goober” Lindsey – the Secret of Long Life – YouTube

George “Goober” Lindsey – the Secret of Long Life – YouTube.

George Lindsey Celebrates 83rd Birthday

 

December 17 was actor George “Goober” Lindsey’s 83rd birthday. At a gathering held for the actor during the week of his 83rd birthday, inspired by my recent series on “Aging Gracefully,” I had the opportunity to ask Lindsey the question “What is the secret of a long life?” As you might imagine, his answer was both unexpected and funny.

 

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Barbie in Mayberry – Barbie doll celebrates 50 years of ’The Andy Griffith Show’

Barbie in Mayberry – Barbie doll celebrates 50 years of ’The Andy Griffith Show’ – Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Barbie Celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘The Andy Griffith Show

In 1959, Barbie the teenage fashion model doll was introduced that became the most popular doll in the world. The following year, a TV show began airing that became a major hit, never placing lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ending its final season at number one. What could make a better partnership than Barbie and Mayberry?

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of ’The Andy Griffith Show’

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of ’The Andy Griffith Show’ - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

On an October night in 1960, a memorable whistled theme song was heard on the black and white television sets across America as “The Andy Griffith Show” was aired for the first time. Now fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” are celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary with visits to Mayberry Days in Mt. Airy, NC, or watching TVLand’s 50 Days of Andy” or perhaps buying a book of Mayberry Poetry or other memorabelia.

Betty Lynn ‘Thelma Lou’ robbery victim; 83-year-old actress robbed in Andy Griffith’s hometown

Betty Lynn ‘Thelma Lou’ robbery victim; 83-year-old actress robbed in Andy Griffith’s hometown

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Betty Lynn Played Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show”

Betty Lynn, the Christian actress who played Thelma Lou on televisions popular 1960s sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show,” was robbed at a shopping center in Mount Airy, NC, the birthplace of gospel artist and television star Andy Griffith and the town that inspired Mayberry….

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