The Andy Griffith Show Episode 94: Mountain Wedding
Originally Aired on Apr 29, 1963. Average User Rating: 7.3 out of 10 (2129 entries).
Andy and Barney visit the Darlings to rid them of Ernest T. Bass, who has his mind set on marrying daughter Charlene. In this debut for Ernest T, Barney ends up being the bride.
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comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/31/2007 7:31:40 PM PST:
"Andy Griffith is my favorite show of all time. I have a question about a song I heard him sing to someone who was in jail--something about dig my grave with a silver spade, dig it wide and deep....I so badly want the lyrics to that song and can't find them anywhere. If anyone knows where I can get them please let me know. Thanks" - Bill from Delaware
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/11/2007 10:15:15 PM PST:
"I bought a 5 episode ags dvd for one dollar..when I watched the "Mountian Wedding and heard "Dooley"..I became an instant blue grass lover...I actually watched this one episode over and over all day long!!! I value this one dollar dvd more than all the $20 dollar dvd's I have" - Ronnie Smith from Beaumont,Texas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/30/2007 5:26:35 AM PST:
"Someone asked, regarding this episode, "what is fish muttle and what kind of fish is used"? Members of my family have always made fish muttle. We always used either catfish or rock fish, (also known as stripers). We always cooked it in an old black pot, usually in large quantities to feed a gathering. A few pounds of smoked side meat to start, then fish and onions and a little water. Cook it down to a fairly thick consistency, (it usually takes only 2 hours or less). When done, add a little margerine or butter. Then ENJOY !!! I must tell you - THIS DISH IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!!! It is definately an aquired taste. If you want to give it a try, here is a small recipie; 2 lbs SMOKED SIDE MEAT 20 lbs FISH 12 lbs ONIONS A LITTLE WATER (enough to cook it in) 1/2 lbs MARGERINE Give it a try. I LOVE IT !!! But remember, its not for every body. Brunswickreb@aol.com " - Tracy Clary from Brunswick County, Virginia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/22/2006 2:10:02 AM PST:
"I heard Andy Griffith being interviewed for TVLand and he says that the shows Make-up man named Ed Jenkins played banjo in the episodes with The Dillards, this struck me as odd because I am almost positive its Doug Dillard, is it not? My favorite line is by Briscoe Darling about his boys as they stood there stonfaced: "Their all keyed up"." - Matthew from San Rafael, Ca
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/10/2006 8:31:10 PM PST:
"This has got to be the best episode ever!! Ernest T. Bass is hilarious, and no one can ever take his place in this show. I love it!!!!!!" - Rachel Stromer from Minnesota
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/12/2006 7:47:46 PM PST:
"The tune "Old Joseph" is played in D#. On a 5-string banjo in G-tuning you capo up to the 7th fret and then tune up another 1/2 step (I know this is real high but if you're used to picking Old Joe Clark in G this works). An archtop banjo will sound best. I love that part where Andy and Barney have driven up the river, get out of the patrol car, and can hear the music wafting out of the woods!" - John from North Georgia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/17/2006 8:19:41 PM PST:
"That is one of the better episode!! The song Dooly is going to be one of the song in my wedding in 07" - William from Wisconsin
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/14/2006 6:17:53 PM PST:
"In this very entertaining episode of the Andy Griffith Show, Charlene offers Andy and Barney some fish muttle. What is that and what sort of fish is used to make it?" - Ruth Midgyette from Chillicothe, MO.
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/19/2006 1:13:43 PM PST:
"This is one episode I get laughs out of involving the Darlings. It is so funny how Ernest T. Bass is throwing rocks in the windows and then when they do as he demands by getting a preacher to perform the wedding it is so funny when Barney puts the wedding dress on. I just can not get enough out of how right near the end Ernest T. Bass thinks Barney is a girl fro wearing that wedding dress when he says the line "If you do not take good care of Charlene I will have that lady sheriff come after you," I just can not get enough out of how he thinks Barney is a girl! " - Ted McAlister from Philadelphia Tennessee
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/9/2006 3:55:35 PM PST:
"Old Aunt Maria, jump in the fi-ah, Fire too hot, jump in the pot, Pot to black, jump in the crack, Crack to high, jump in the sky, Sky to blue, jump in canoe, Canoe too shallow, jump in the tallow, Tallow too soft, jump in the loft, Loft to rotten, jump in the cotton, Cotton so white she stay there all night. " - Mitch from az
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/3/2006 9:12:16 PM PST:
"The song book is available here Don Knotts is the real deal! http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/weavers/music/dillards.htm" - howie from up there
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/3/2006 2:53:12 AM PST:
"There Is A Time By R. Dillard & M. Jayne/Lansdowne Music-Winston Music, ASCAP Lyrics are here http://www.uncleearl.net/lyrics.htm You can find the song on kazaa most nights" - howie from up there
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/10/2006 2:45:03 PM PST:
"Gene: That song is "Old Joseph" and it is on The Dillards' "Back Porch Bluegrass" album. Don't know the key, sorry. " - Pam from Michigan
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/21/2005 7:24:27 PM PST:
"Anybody know the name of the song the Darling boys are playing as Andy and Barny first enter the cabin. And if you know, what key is it in? This is the instrumental before the do Dooley. Thanks" - Gene Beach from Catawba County North Carolina
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/13/2005 10:10:16 AM PST:
"i wish i knew the lyrics to that song earnest sang. something about... "pillow too soft? jump in the loft" and he goes on and on. something about a chicken or something. now it was either earnest who was a race car driver in real life, or someone else on the show, i forget. but barney left the show to pursue some disney movies later on, like that mr. limpett movie and that herbie the luv bug movie i think. my brother knows all kinds of obscure facts about almost everyone on the show, some sound unbelievable, yet are true." - nobody from texas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/1/2005 2:36:11 PM PST:
"Stop that weddin'!!!" - Tom from NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/16/2005 3:44:46 PM PST:
"I need help! My son in-law loves Andy Griffen soo much and so does our whole family. I loved that part where Darlene got married too. I watch when I even go to the hospital too. I am disabled and have cancer and lots of other dieaes so please if any one can help me before I go I have a group picture of the whole cast. and I wanted to get it signed by Andy most of all before I leave this world and if anyone out there really knows his true home address would you ask them to e-mail it to me so I can get it signed and give it to my son-law for his birthday in Nov. you can e-mail it to me on mamapw@Ebv.net I am begging you to help me and make a dream come true for someone I love. God bless each and everone of youall and thank you for your time and trouble. again thanks " - linda Povolo from Tennessee
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 7/7/2005 9:42:30 PM PST:
"Regarding Ernest T Bass singing "Old Aunt Moriah," my grandmother (born 1909) grew up in east Alabama and sang that song about her mother who was named Moriah. We thought she made it up and had no idea the song came from somewhere else. (On second thought, maybe Andy Griffith learned it from my grandmother...). Anyone know where that came from??" - Mark from Alabama
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/2/2005 11:40:13 AM PST:
"Does anyone know that the man who played Ernest T. Bass actually directed a few of the episodes? He worked with Sheldon Leonard, the show's producer, on several of the episodes but I can't name them right off hand. Beyond a doubt, this was one of the best shows to study characterization." - Michael A. Cox from Greenville, N.C.
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/15/2005 11:18:46 PM PST:
"Barney left the show because they failed to sign him to a new contract. Imagine, the best actor on the show doesn't get to come back. When they wanted to get Don back he already signed on with Universal. I like when the Dillards play "Dooley" in this episode but I don't care much for Earnest P. Sass." - Jimmy from L.A.
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/22/2004 6:03:18 AM PST:
"why did barney leave the andy griffith show? he was a big part of the show." - cassandra H.Walters from Burnham, ill
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/23/2004 9:17:21 AM PST:
"This was definitely the best "Darlings" episode. The interplay between Briscoe Darling and Barney was great (Is he for me or agin' me? I just want to know where I stand.) The band was the Dillards, a GREAT bluegrass band. Alot of really good musicians played with the Dillard brothers over the years, including Herb Pederson." - Steve from Greenville, OH
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/15/2004 10:35:14 AM PST:
" Everlean: If your question is what was the actors name that played Ernest T. Bass it was Howard Morris and he directed several episodes of TAGS Hope this helps" - Ryan Warren from Kanorado Kansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/11/2004 2:02:14 PM PST:
"i would like to know Ernest t Bass real name." - Everlean Taylor from Burnham, ill
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/9/2004 6:59:02 PM PST:
"My favorite show with The Darlings, loved every minute." - Bobby from Tennessee
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/27/2004 12:26:29 PM PST:
" This episode is best remembered for introducing Ernest T. Bass to Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Fife. The scene, in which Ernest T. kidnaps his "belovedid" from her wedding to Dud, only to find out it was Barney wearing Charlene's dress, is great. Ernest T's facial expression is hilarious. " - r.p. from virginia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/16/2004 3:06:40 PM PST:
"Barney: YOU CUT THAT OUT!" - Abby from
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/19/2004 11:27:10 AM PST:
"Hi, I live in a small town that is population 480. Smaller than Mayberry. Does anyone know where I can get a CD or music lyrics of the Darllns. My favorite eppisode is when the Darlins come to town the first time. " - Heather Roush from German Valley
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 7/24/2004 2:40:55 PM PST:
"Does anyone know the name of the song Charlene sings in Andy's living room? I only know a few of the words " There is a time for love and laughter". If you do please email it to me I would greatly appreicate it. Thank you kindly. Anna" - Anna from West Virginia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/17/2004 12:04:10 PM PST:
"Can anyone give me the "real" name of the musical group "The Darlings" (which was adopted to protect copywright)" - Titus Asbury from Vero Beach, FL
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 5/15/2004 1:58:10 PM PST:
""I" before "e" except after "c," and "e" before "n" in "chicken." " - Kenneth S. Reedy, FLMI,PCS from Greensboro, NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/27/2004 11:41:13 AM PST:
"i love all the andy taylor and barney fife i would like to hear more about earnest t. bass he was so funny does any one know how many times he appeard on that show and what was his real name what ever happen to him my email address is haskelg@aol.com thank you" - joann griffin from barefoot bay fl
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/18/2004 8:39:32 PM PST:
"Is there an MP3 out there for "There is a Time" sung by Charlene herself? If so, can someone pleae email it to me?" - Scott from Athens, GA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/3/2004 9:42:54 AM PST:
"There seems to be a lot of confusion about the band who played "The Darling Boys' on TAGS. The group is called the Dillards and they appear on 6 episodes of the show. The orignal group is from Salem, Mo. They are Doug Dillard (banjo)and Rodney Dillard (guitar, dobro), Mitch Jayne (bass) and Dean Webb (mandolin). The group has recorded several CD's and were contemporarys of groups such as The Byrds who they actually toured with in the late 60's. The reason that the "boys" do not talk in most of the episodes is that Andy Griffith hired them based upon their looks and musical ability. The scripts for a 30 minute episode were already so full that working them into the dialog would have been difficult, therefore they remained silent. This has proved to be one of the funniest aspects of the episodes they appear on as the expressions on their faces are priceless! More information on the Dillards can be found in the Book "Everybody on the Truck-The story of the Dillards". " - Gregg from Arkansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/27/2004 7:18:43 PM PST:
"The real name of the Darlings family is "The Dillards". Ive seen them on 3 episodes and each time they rocked. Interestingly enough the father of the Darlings family is actually the guy who played Uncle Jessie on the Dukes of Hazard." - Jim from Missouri
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/3/2003 2:17:24 PM PST:
"This is definitely one of my all-time favorite episodes. I bought it quite recently (Nov 2003) as part of a collection of TAGS episodes on DVD for $5.88 at a Wal-Mart in Milpitas, California. " - Sue Spence from UK (via Washington DC)
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/17/2003 5:51:20 PM PST:
"a,great,great classic episode that introduces us to Ernest T.Bass..as Barney would say,"i think he's a nut!!!!!!" - James Stalcup from elizabethton,tennessee
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/12/2003 1:42:42 AM PST:
"I just watched the one-hour TAGS special. It was great to see everyone from this episode today, including Charlene, Ernest T. Bass, and the Dilliards (in addition to the regulars). Of course, Denver Pyle, who played the Darling family patriarch, passed away many years ago. Side note: Mr. Pyle also played the mountaineer on "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams" (think "greenhorn" and "number 9") and of course Uncle Jesse on the Dukes of Hazzard. Anyway, one thing that Mr. Griffith mentioned was that they felt that the Dilliards wouldn't be able to act, so it would be best to give them no lines at all. This doubled as a comic element, of course, and Denver Pyle (who was not a real-life "Dilliard") did a fine job as their father. Tonight's show was wonderful. Very warm, sentimental, and frankly hit the spot for me after a lifetime of watching the show." - Michael from Nashville
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/16/2003 3:50:03 PM PST:
""I wouldn't marry you if you were the last man on earth!"" - Megan from
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 7/5/2003 8:31:58 AM PST:
"Thanks for the lyrics to There is a time. I lost my bookmark and just got them!" - Susan from ALabama
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/26/2003 12:16:02 PM PST:
"Does anyone know where you can get the music (either buy or download) of Andy and the Dillards singing "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" like they did in this episode???" - Clay from AZ
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/24/2003 11:26:35 AM PST:
"My favorite part, (Next to when Earnest "tunes" the gas can) is when Brisco leans out the window to say "Earnest T Bass! Yer a lowdown pesky buzzard! DOGGONE YA!" :-D" - Grant from Warren County,NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/20/2003 8:00:28 PM PST:
""Michael Bowling from Liberty Indiana", did you ever get a clip of Ebo Walker from the show? If not, I can email you an mp3 if you like." - Bill from Arizona
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/5/2003 6:26:22 AM PST:
"i am lookin for a song that was on the Episode called Opie is getting betrothed to Brisco's Grandchild its the song that Charlene sing and it made her daddy cry if anyone can help that would be great i need the song title and lyric if anyone knows them" - Brian from Ky
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/1/2003 2:51:57 PM PST:
"In response to the question by Brian from LA, the song _Dooley_ was written by Mitch Jayne and Rodney Dillard... both members of the band The Dillards... " - Paul Grady from Newport News, VA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/22/2003 8:39:51 PM PST:
"I would like lyrics to song that Andy and Opie sing. Only words I know are " You get a line and I'll get a pole honey. You get a line and I'll get a pole babe. You get a line and I'll get a pole,we'll go down to the crawdad hole, honey,baby,mine. Also name of singer or writer of song. Sincere Thanks." - Dee Dixon from Greensbor, N.C.
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/22/2003 8:32:58 PM PST:
"I would like lyrics to song that Andy and Opie sing. Only words I know are " You ger a line and I'll get a pole honey. You get a line and I'll get a pole babe. You get aline and I'll get a pole,we'll go down to the crawdad hole, honey,baby,mine. Also name of singer or writer of song. Sincere Thanks." - Dee Dixon from Greensbor, N.C.
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/17/2003 8:06:32 AM PST:
"does anybody else think that the veil charlene wore was kind of dorky looking. it was like a half-bonnet thing. my aunt is getting married soon and when we were watching this together i told her on her i was going to get one of those for her and make her wear it at her wedding :)" - Dani from Minnesota
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/12/2003 5:07:07 PM PST:
"Trying to find out if Dooley was written by Porter Wagner or just an Appalacian folk song. Any help would be greatly appreciated! http://members.fortunecity.com/fretman/cntry/wagoner.htm#4 Follow the link to the correct lyrics and guitar chords. " - Brian from LA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/3/2003 10:23:50 AM PST:
"The preacher also played the postmaster in one of the Jim Lindsey episodes and was also in "No Time for Sergeants" as the man from the draft board. You best stop that deputy of yours, he'll get us stoned to death!!" - Kenneth S. Reedy, FLMI,PCS from Greensboro, NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/1/2003 8:22:58 PM PST:
"In response to the question about the preacher, I think that was Dub Taylor, a veteran actor who has appeared more than a few times with Andy Griffith through the years. There have been quite a few references to the Darlings and the Dillards. TWO of the "Darlings" were in fact, Dillard brothers, Rodney (guitar) and Doug (banjo). The other two were Dean Webb (Mandolin) and Mitch Jane (Bass). Mitch, Rodney, and Doug were from the small south-central Missouri town of Salem. Mitch was a teacher and local radio personality before joining the Dillards. There are several CDs available of their music, some of it featuring the music they performed on TAGS. A search of "The Dillards" on Google will get you started toward considerable resources about the Dillards and their time on TAGS. Hope this helps. Gary" - Gary from St. Peters, MO
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/26/2003 7:44:12 PM PST:
"This is one great episode... Who was the preacher ?? Looked like Strother Martin....." - Steve O'Neill from Newark, Ohio
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/25/2003 10:42:17 AM PST:
"THE WORDS TO THE SONG DOOLEY YOU HAVE WRONG. THE LINES, REVNURES CAME FOR HIM TRIPPING THROUGH THE WOODS, COMES BEFORE THE LINES DOOLEY WAS A TRADER WHEN INTO TOWN HE'D COME NOT AFTER. " - DAVE from ILLINOIS
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/11/2003 3:35:19 PM PST:
"Ernest T. will always be one of television's nuttiest and adorable characters. I can watch him and his kookie antics over and over. In confession, let me say there is no other woman ever been on TV more sexier than Miss Charlene! " - Michael Penglase from Marquette , MI
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/8/2003 8:23:25 PM PST:
"The music, esp. Dooley, was above all, one of my favorites of the Dillards. The instrumentation and harmony were great! The funniest part, to me, was when Barney was dressed in the wedding apparel with Ernest T chasing him down the hollar. Also, Ernest T serenading Charlene Darlin'. That was hilarious! The blend of comedy, good music and laughter are rare these days!" - Stacy J from Duncan,OK
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/27/2003 10:57:04 PM PST:
"To the above poster Yes! As I posted earlier the Darlings were actually a group by the name of The Dillards and they have many albums and cds available. One of my favorites is one titled (There is a time)." - Dave W from Bethlehem Pa
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/24/2003 5:21:01 PM PST:
"I was reading the comments and came across one regarding songs by the darlings. Is there a cd or tape out there that has the darling songs? If anyone knows please let me know how to get it. Thanks, Mike" - Mike from chicago
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/14/2003 10:12:14 AM PST:
"It's a shame Ernest T. Bass wasn't in more episodes. He was without a doubt the funniest character to appear on TAGS besides maybe Barney. For that matter, it could have been called the Don Knotts show and still worked for me. " - jerry from gallatin,tn
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/17/2002 2:05:33 AM PST:
"A few posters had asked about the actor who played Ernest T Bass. The mans name is Howard Morris, a fine actor, writer and producer. I think he also produced and or directed a few TAGS episodes. I know he did alot of voice work for cartoons. I think he goes back to the Sid Ceaser era (Your Show Of Shows). I heard somewhere that the charachter of Ernest T was loosely based on demented serial killer/grave robber Ed Gein! Creepy if it is true." - Bill C from Little Rock, Arkansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/16/2002 10:10:21 PM PST:
"Words to Ebo Walker as done on the show: Now Ebo Walker was born in Kentucky And raised by his daddy on a hillside farm He took up fiddle playing just for fun That’s the last work that Ebo Walker had done Ebo Walker was a mighty fine fiddle player Ebo Walker was a mighty fine fiddle player Well Ebo Walker he left Kentucky Cause Ebo’s daddy said there on your hide You won’t plant corn and you won’t make hay You sit on the porch and you play that thing all day Ebo Walker was a mighty fine fiddle player Ebo Walker was a mighty fine fiddle player Well Ebo Walker he walked and he fiddled And he walked and he fiddled And he fiddled ‘til he died But I’ve heard telled when the wind is down and the moon shines bright and the leaves are brown You can hear old Ebo fiddlin’ all around " - Linna from
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/13/2002 9:44:15 PM PST:
"im trying to remember the darling boys name/ can you help me ?" - linda from sc
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/9/2002 8:17:07 PM PST:
"Recently while listening to the Johnboy and Billy show out of Charlotte NC, the gentleman who played Ernest T. was a guest on the show. They asked him if there were any good scenes that didn't make it on the show. he replied,"the first take of the scene where he grabs Barney(the bride) and heads for the hills, Ernest T. lifts up Barneys veil and both are at a loss for words. Barney blurts out...."Try it you might like it" Obviously that one didn't make it on the air." - JIM THE POOL GUY from ROANOKE VA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/26/2002 9:51:39 AM PST:
"Barney was looking good in that wedding dress." - Mike from Virginia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 11/25/2002 10:28:37 AM PST:
"Can anyone tell me w name of the actor who played Ernest T?" - Scott from Guemes Island
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/27/2002 12:21:46 AM PST:
"To the above poster in reference to "Ebo Walker" I'm not sure of the lyrics but the song can be found on "The Dillards" album or cd entitled (There is a time). Also the Dillard's were the group that portrayed the Darlin's. As you probably already knew. I hope this helps." - Dave W from Bethlehem Pa
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/25/2002 11:29:26 AM PST:
"Any episode with the Darlings is great. Any show with Ernest T. Bass is even better. Does anyone have the lyrics for the song "Ebo Walker" I can't find them anywhere, but I love the song. (The episode where Opie is getting betrothed to Brisco's Grandchild)" - Michael Bowling from Liberty Indiana
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/9/2002 11:25:03 AM PST:
"HELLO---LOVE READING EVERYONE'S COMMENTS, AND QUITE A FEW FOLKS HAD THE SAME QUESTIONS THAT I DO. IS THERE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE THE ANDY GRIFFITH SONG SONGS THAT HE AND THE DARLINS DID, AS WELL AS LYRICS? HELP WOULD BE TRULY APPRECIATED!!! THANKS!!!! " - CANDACE from INDIANA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/15/2002 4:16:27 AM PST:
"This is a great episode. Anytime they play those good old country songs just adds to the show. As a side note, I am a collector of old record albums and in addition to having "The Andy Griffith Show" album from 1961 with all the music from the show on it I also found a Dillards album. On which they do a fantastic version of "A man of constant sorrow" as heard in the movie "O Brother Where Art' Thou". Long before the movie came out of course." - Dave B from Bethlehem, Pa
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/5/2002 11:06:45 AM PST:
"Here you go/// //Shady Grove// [Dm]Peaches in [C]the summertime/ [Dm]Apples in the fall/ If ]F]I can't get [C]the girl I love/ I don't want none at [Dm]all// [Dm}Shady Gr[C]ove, my little love/ [Dm]Shady Grove, I know/ [F]Shady Grove,[C] my little love/ I'm bound for Shady [Dm]Grove// Wish I had a banjo string/ Made of golden twine/ Every tune I'd play on it/ I wish that girl was mine// Wish I had a needle and thread/ Fine as I could sew/ I'd sew that pretty girl to my side/ And down the road I'd go// Some come here to fiddle and dance/ Some come here to tarry/ Some here to fiddle and dance I come here to marry// Every night when I go home/ My wife, I try to please her/ The more I try, the worse she gets/ Damned if I don't leave her// {email:banjoman@moonshinehollow.com} " - Hugh Willingham from La Mesa, Ca. USA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/4/2002 7:58:05 PM PST:
"I would love to have the lyrics for Shady Grove but can't remember which episode. Charlene sang the song and Mr. Darling said that one made him cry. I loved the Mountain Wedding episode, but I love them all. I never get tired of the Andy show." - Lou Hodges from Trade, Tn
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/28/2002 7:39:50 PM PST:
"Susan: Here ya go...There is A Time (Rodney Dillard & Mitch Jayne) [Am] There is a time for love and laughter, The days will [C] pass like summer [Am] storms. The winter [C] wind will follow [Am] after, But there is [Dm] love and [E] love is warm. Chorus: There is time for us to wander, When time is young and so are we. The woods are green there over yonder, The path is new the world is free. There is a time when leaves a fallin’, The woods are gray the paths are old. The snow will come when geese are calling, You need a fire against the cold. Repeat chorus: So do your roaming in the spring tome, And you’ll find your Love in the summer sun. The frost will come and bring the harvest, And you can sleep when day is done. Repeat chorus: The path is new the world is free. " - Hugh Willingham from La Mesa, CA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/22/2002 8:46:41 AM PST:
"I am trying to find the lyrics to There Is A Time. I am not sure which episode it was in just that Charlene sang it with all the verses. Andy also sang it when the "cousin" that wasn't a "cousin" came to visit but didn't sing all the verses." - Susan from Alabama
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/16/2002 3:48:35 PM PST:
"Typo in the chords. They should go G C G D G C G D G sorry." - Hugh Willingham from La Mesa ca. USA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/16/2002 3:43:59 PM PST:
"Note: the lyrics are posted above." - from
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/16/2002 3:41:55 PM PST:
"[G]DOOLEY WAS A [C]GOOD OLD MAN WHO[G] LIVED BELOW THE [D]MILL[G] DOOLEY HAD TWO [C]DAUGHTERS AND A[D] FORTY[D] GALLON [[D]STILL. Repeat." - Hugh WIllingham from La Mesa, CA USA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/15/2002 6:07:58 PM PST:
"I just trip out when I here The Dillards {the darling boys} play "Dooley". I am despretly trying to get the guitar chords and lyrics for this song. Please help me out:)" - spike from las vegas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/12/2002 11:50:57 AM PST:
"Candice: Here are the lyrics you're looking for. Hugh Salty Dog Blues Standin' on the corner with the lowdown blues Great big holes in the soles of my shoes Honey let me be your salty dog. Let me be your salty dog Or I won't be your dog at all Honey let me be your salty dog. Lookit here Sal, I know you Run in your stockin' and worn out shoes Honey let me be your salty dog. Let me be your salty dog Or I won't be your dog at all Honey let me be your salty dog. Down in the wildwood sittin on a log Finger on the trigger and my eye on a hog Honey let me be your salty dog. Let me be your salty dog Or I won't be your dog at all Honey let me be your salty dog. I pulled the trigger and the gun said 'go' The shot fell over in Mexico Honey let me be your salty dog Let me be your salty dog Or I won't be me your dog at all Honey let me be your salty dog. Let me be your salty dog Or I won't be your dog at all Honey let be your salty dog. " - Hugh Willingham from La Mesa, CA. USA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 7/14/2002 4:24:24 PM PST:
"I loved the Dillards and every episode of Andy I ever saw. Oh, for the good ole days! Do you remember when Charlene sang a song something like 'Won't you be my Salty Dog..'? I loved that song and hum what I recall alot. Does anyone have the lyrics to it. I sure would appreciate having them and thank you all much in advance! Candice from Texas" - Candice Rene from Tomball, Texas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 5/16/2002 2:00:32 PM PST:
"Well,we've seen a lot of introductory episodes for certain characters & it's this one that introduces ERNEST T. BASS whom is determined to breakup the marriage of CHARLENE DARLING & DUD WALES (it's pronounced WALSH with a silent L) & so BRISCOE heads down into the low lands & MAYBERRY to flush out ANDY in order to straighten out ERNEST T. BASS & possibly send him to SING-SING FEDERAL PRISON (even though an unseen OTIS CAMPBELL may have let ERNEST T. out his cell in "ERNEST T. BASS JOINS THE ARMY" most likely)! Any way,as things turn out they fail to tell him off so as BRISCOE said "Tommorrow bein' SUNDAY the circuit preacher will be by." Therefore,they hold a quiet little ceremony with the real CHARLENE hidind in the bushes while BARNEY is wearing the wedding gown. Then ERNEST T. in this episode shoots off a WINCHESTER 44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE for the only time. Then a quick rush through the vows & suddenly ERNEST T. thinks he got a hold of some bad squeezings or something & is chasing BARNEY back to the DARLINGS CABIN. Then after shaking hands with DUD the boys begin to play & ERNEST T. tries asking BARNEY to dance with him." - TOM McMILLAN from MOREHEAD,KY. (currently)
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 5/7/2002 3:52:59 AM PST:
"i have always thought one of the darling boys (the dillards) looked like country singer don williams.....anybody out there have any information on this ?" - uncle joe from arkansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/20/2002 2:04:46 PM PST:
"This episode has made me a fan of TAGS! I love it when Ernest T. says to Charlene "I Luv you!"" - Jessica from North Carolina
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/20/2002 2:04:05 PM PST:
"This episode has made me a fan on TAGS! I love it when Ernest T. says to Charlene "I Luv you!"" - Jessica from North Carolina
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/28/2002 10:01:52 AM PST:
"I love to hear Andy and the Darlings singing "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," in this epsiode. Beautiful harmony! " - peggy king from highland heights, kentucky
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/27/2002 4:24:32 PM PST:
"This episode was one of my favorites of all times. the best part was when barney went to dig up the stuff from the mountian and mr. bass was there and told him to leave it alone. AND IF ANDY READS THIS PLEASE E-MAIL IVE GOT SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOU." - tony owens from thorntown indiana
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/2/2002 9:32:53 PM PST:
"this is an all time favorite of mine, when Ernest T flips the veil up and sees Barney, the look on his face is priceless" - donna from roanoke
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 2/1/2002 11:50:02 PM PST:
"The post about the Darlings not being able to speak because of union rules against non-members is completely false. In fact, in episode #88, they do have a speaking role. The purpose of non-speaking roles was purely for comedic effect." - Opie Taylor, Sr. from Mayberry
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/11/2002 12:25:44 PM PST:
"I love the Darling's and Earnest T., so when they appear together, it'a a real treat. The four Darling brothers were an actual band and still perform on occasion as the Dilliards. My wife and family went to Carnegie Hall here in Lewisburg to see them. They were great. I bought a CD with their music and a book about their adventures. The one brother who played the bass and smoked the pipe did most of the talking and was very amusing. Great music." - D. Baker from Lewisburg, West Virginia
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 12/31/2001 8:09:47 PM PST:
"HERE ARE THE WORDS TO DOOLEY DOOLEY WAS A GOOD OLD MAN WHO LIVED BELOW THE MILL DOOLEY HAD TWO DAUGHTERS AND A FORTY GALLON STILL ONE GIRL WATCHED THE BOILER THE OTHER WATCHED THE SPOUT AND MAMA CORKED THE BOTTLE AND OLD DOOLY FETCHED THEM OUT CHOURES DOOLEY STEPPIN UP AHOLLER DOOLEY TRYING TOMAKE ADOLLAR DOOLEY GIVE ME ASWALLER AND ILE PAY YOU BACK SOMEDAY NOW DOOLEY WAS A TRADER WHEN INTO TOWN HE`D COME SUGAR BYE THE BUSHEL AND MOLLASSES BYE THE DRUM REVNURES CAME FOR HIM TRIPPING THRU THE WOODS DOOLEY RAN BEHIND AND NEVER LOST HIS GOODS NOW I REMBER VERY WELL THE DAY OLD DOOLEY DIED THE WOMAN FOLK LOOKED SORRY AND THE MEN STOOD AROUND AND CRIED THEY PUT HIM ON AMOUNTAIN HE LIES THERE ALL ALONE THEY PUT AJUG BESIDE HIM AND A BARREL FOR A STONE SUBMITTED BY MR DAVID ESTEP 3857 WEST 20TH CLEVELANDOHIO" - from
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/3/2001 7:01:31 PM PST:
"Ernest T.'s ballad of Aunt Maria is great! I only wish that Charlene had wanted to hear Goober Peas!" - Chris Alexander from Hardinsburg, KY
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 8/3/2001 7:13:29 PM PST:
"One more favorite line : "What song do you want to play?" Doug: "How 'bout Don't hit your grandma with a great big stick!" CHARLENE: "No Doug, you know that song makes me cry"" - Peyton Boggia from North Carolina
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 7/22/2001 5:51:56 AM PST:
"I agree with Barney. I wouldn't marry Ernest T. Bass either lol. Actually I wanted to comment on Brian from Florida. I didn't know that about the Darlings not being allowed to speak. I thought that was just part of the show. I guess it is another example of the brilliant writers on Mayberry if life gives you lemons make lemonade. Whether it was an accident or on purpose I still loved it when Andy would say, Howdy boys and get nothing but a blank stare." - Ryan Warren from Kanorado Kansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/24/2001 6:52:11 PM PST:
"....also, The Darlin boys never spoke in any episode they appeared in and this achieved a very humorous effect. It was actually because, being musicians, The Dillards were not members of the actors guild and were not allowed by union rules to have any spoken lines." - Brian from Florida
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 6/24/2001 6:37:12 PM PST:
" Yes the Darlins were an actual bluegrass band called The Dillards. Doug Dillard, the banjo player,who to the best of my knowlege was the oldest brother and band leader, eventually left the group and was replaced by Steve Cooley, a banjo/guitar/mandolinist living in Louisville Ky." - Brian from Florida
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/20/2001 7:07:38 PM PST:
"Anyone know where to get the cd-rom trivia game (Do You Know Andy?)" - Ray from Soltwedel
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/20/2001 7:03:50 PM PST:
"I believe the name of the band is The Dillards, but I'm not positive. I'm not even sure where I heard that. " - Ray Soltwedel from Iowa
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/19/2001 7:58:32 PM PST:
"I HEARD THAT THE "BOYS" WERE PART OF AN ACTUAL BAND, WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THAT GROUP? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND THE TAPE/CD?" - SEAN H. from GEORGIA
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 4/18/2001 5:30:55 PM PST:
"Someday I hope to cross the Robert E. Lee natural bridge" - Ryan Warren from Kanorado Kansas
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/29/2001 11:40:59 AM PST:
"During the song Dooley, the vocals and harmonies were perfectly mixed, and the guitar, mandolin, and banjo mix was perfectly recorded. Yet they looked as though they were all playing along and ended on the same beat. Looks like they were just playing along to a recording. Hard to believe that was live. Favorite Line: by Mr. Darling on Earnest T. Bass "Take a shot at him sherrif, you got a legal right !!" - Peyton Boggia from Morrisville, NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/29/2001 11:40:49 AM PST:
"During the song Dooley, the vocals and harmonies were perfectly mixed, and the guitar, mandolin, and banjo mix was perfectly recorded. Yet they looked as though they were all playing along and ended on the same beat. Looks like they were just playing along to a recording. Hard to believe that was live. Favorite Line: by Mr. Darling on Earnest T. Bass "Take a shot at him sherrif, you got a legal right !!" - Peyton Boggia from Morrisville, NC
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 3/13/2001 11:05:03 AM PST:
"Here it is from the script, the song Ernest T. sings CHARLENE: Okay, Ernest T....Serenade away. ERNEST T.: Awright, listen....... (He accompanies himself by slapping the large can.) Old Aunt Maria, jump in the fi-ah, Fire too hot, jump in the pot, Pot to black, jump in the crack, Crack to high, jump in the sky, Sky to blue, jump in canoe, Canoe too shallow, jump in the tallow, Tallow too soft, jump in the loft, Loft to rotten, jump in the cotton, Cotton so white she stay there all night. CHARLENE: That's good, Ernest T. ERNEST T.: Wanna hear 'Eatin' Goober Peas'? " - Frank Seiler from Panama City, Florida
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 1/2/2001 9:22:26 PM PST:
"Ernest T. Bass is a role model for all true Americans." - Kenneth D. Medina from Glendale, California
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 10/19/2000 2:47:30 PM PST:
"i need a copy of the song Dooley if u can get it pleaz email it 2 me thanks ." - Jake from TN
comment about 'Mountain Wedding' posted 9/6/2000 9:49:01 AM PST:
"I really like the song he sings to Mrs. Darling. Is there any way to purchase a copy of the song, or at least the words?" - Lisa Marie from Phoenix
