Mayberry Man: The Series

I am honored to have a small role in The Series and in The Movie. Neither is meant to redo The Andy Griffith Show. Many of the actors/tribute artists have attended The annual Mayberry Days Festival each September in Mt. Airy, NC, Andy Griffith's hometown. The writer/director and the producer are sons of an original TAGS actor. Some children of original TAGS actors are involved. All involved were/are committed to celebrate, pay tribute to, and continue the spirit of Mayberry. A Mayberry State of Mind.

I have been privileged to attend Red Carpet screenings in cities in North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, and Alabama. The audiences were always complimentary.

The number of online viewings speaks for itself.

"Everybody on the truck." Bo :Briscoe" Pierce.

Awesome film by the Howell brothers, whose father was Hoke Howell a famous character actor who played Dud Wash in the original series. A great family film with recognizable characters and new ones as well.

!/3 of the movie was shot in Andy Griffiths home town, and a Mayberry vibe type town in Danville Indiana, the rest in LA, great scouting locations for sure. It was a well written story with all the elements an all movies, the hero, the pretty girl, protagonists, and the oddball characters. The main reason an Andy wasn't in it is b/c a suitable tribute artist at the time could not be found and instead of throwing someone who auditioned badly into it, it simply was rewritten.

Again it's not a remake, but a carrying on, of the Mayberry spirit which some reviewers could use on here. Wholesome 1960's vibe that we miss and the family values needed and a fun watch for the whole value. On it's own merit, it's worth the watch and may even introduce a new generation to the number one rerun TV show of all time, and why Stark and Cort Howell made it and with a passion, thanks Hoke for having two sons with a mission to keeping the Mayberry spirit alive, with a current and up to date movie and series.

P. S. The Series nor the movie has zero to do with Christian Nationalism as one sorry reviewer posed, he may have been talking about an actor but not the movie, the sad sack couldn't be clear and is clearly a saboteur. It is clear family comedy fun.

Reminiscent of the original Mayberry escape from reality. Fun, family-friendly and filled with familiar lines based on scenes from The Andy Griffith Show that give us long time fans a good feeling inside. Politics is not the subject. The goal is for everyone to treat each other like the town-folk of Mayberry tried to do - in a friendly manner with brotherly love. It may be a little corny here and there, but I think Andy Griffith would approve.

The show is NOT trying to be The Andy Griffith Show. Mayberry is a state of mind.

The movie and the series far surpass anything else available these days for families to watch. We need more shows like this. It's good, clean fun and entertainment.

I loved the tribute to the festivals and how relatives of the show came together to make this film for the family!! Rayfield and Reggie are awesome!!! The whole cast did a great job!! Highly recommend for a clean family movie to watch!! The main actor was great he really honed in on his role and I loved seeing some of the sane people that I see at the Mayberry days festival that is held every year in mount airy North Carolina!! The filming locations looked great and were a great attribute to this film!! I hope they continue to make good clean family fun movies that everyone can watch without having to wonder if they should shield their kids ears!

The only thing I am disappointed with is that the TAGS crew have almost all passed away before seeing this project. What makes that show so great is the sense of community, love for GOD and their neighbors, and good, clean, family comedy and storytelling. This movie and the series carries that same torch and unashamedly, winks at the fans the whole time. There are lots of Easter eggs throughout and the characters are very lovable. I really hope there is a second season because we really need some positive vibes, and Hollywood is NOT hooking us up. I really needed this in my life right now. Anybody that has been to Mayberry Days or any other TAGS festivals knows that the biggest take home is the friends you make when you leave. I don't have a lot, but I covet my friendships. The TAGS community is the real deal. I can never explain it, so I'll just refer you to this show and you can figure it out for yourself. I totally recommend this movie and series. Bravo!