06x30 - A Singer in Town

[bunniefuu]

[Whistling]

well, looks like you gonna have to have

another link in this chain, ope.

This bike is just nickel-and-dimin' me to death.

Well, I think I can fix it.

[Car engine roaring]

wow!

Did you ever see anything like that in your whole born life?

You can fill her up.

[Birds chirping]

hey, is this one of those foreign cars?

No, it's just a custom job, son.

It must have cost a lot of money.

Well, it wasn't cheap.

Can I sit in it?

Sure, son, go ahead. Gee, thanks.

Can I sit in it after him?

Yeah, ok. Help yourself.

Thanks.

[Opie imitating car engine racing]

say, I'm on my way to raleigh and, uh, I've got a couple of extra days,

is there any good fishing around here?

I'll say there is! Hopkins lake.

Finest trout-fishin' in the county. Is that right?

(Goober) yeah.

[Opie continues playing]

hey, ope, it's my turn now.

Ok.

Ope.

Are you keevy hazelton?

That's right, son.

Keevy hazelton. Wow.

You want to know somethin'?

You look just like you do on t.v.

You seen me, huh? I never miss your program.

Me, neither. I've even got of your records.

Well, you're a real buddy.

You know, I just might hang around here

and grab me some of that fishin'.

You got a hotel? Uh, yeah.

A -storey buildin' on main street. You can't miss it.

Ope, I said it's my turn now.

[Imitating engine rumbling]

well, I'll tell you one thing.

It looks like the warm weather will never get here.

Well, as long as it stays below ,

I'll wear winter underwear.

Yeah. The important thing is to be comfortable.

Even if it goes up to , I don't change.

Unless it holds for a week or so.

Yeah. Better to be safe than sorry.

[Car tires screeching]

[car doors closing] goober.

[Panting in excitement]

guess who's in town?

Who?

And... And he's staying at the hotel,

and he's going fishin', and I sold him some gas.

Well, who, goob?

Keevy hazelton.

Keevy hazelton? Yeah!

You mean the singer? Yeah.

You mean he's here? Yeah.

No kiddin'? Keevy hazelton? Yeah.

Stayin' over at the hotel? Yeah!

Well, I just saw him on t.v. Last week. Yeah.

Andy. Huh?

Maybe we ought to have some celebration.

Oh, I don't think so, floyd. It's an honor to have him...

Well, give him the key to the city.

We haven't given one of those out in a long time.

Oh, no, he... He's just here to fish for a little while.

I don't think we ought to bother him.

Well, givin' him the key wouldn't take long.

Oh, I don't think so, floyd.

Minutes?

(Andy) no.

Put some ribbon on it?

Oh, no.

He said I could take his picture. Maybe tomorrow.

Yeah? Take one for me, too. Ok.

Well, let's not worry him to death, now.

Well, I'm just goin' to take his picture.

Well, I guess I better go home.

I promised aunt bee I'd come in for lunch. I'll see you.

I... I'll see you, andy. Ta ta.

Hey, floyd...

And, hey, how about a parade?

Hey, you ought to see his car.

He's always been one of my favorite singers.

Mine, too.

Boy, you ought to see his car. I sat in it, and it's a...

I think it was the song

{\i }texarkana in the morning{\i } that he made popular.

Yes, for a while, there, you couldn't turn on t.v. Without hearing it.

Is that where he's from?

Oh, no. He just sings the song.

I'll bet the folks in texarkana are happy about it.

Yes.

I don't remember where I heard it, but somebody told me

that it had done wonders for the place.

They began to get a lot of tourists,

and it still hasn't stopped growing.

Just from a song.

Amazing, isn't it?

Mmm, too bad we never had a song.

Yes.

What about the one you and aunt bee sang on flag day?

Oh, he's talking about {\i }my hometown.{\I }

miss edwards and I wrote that for the occasion.

Yeah.

And I remember everybody applaudin' a lot.

We did have to do an encore. Do you remember, bee?

Yes.

Gee, aunt bee, why don't you show it to keevy hazelton?

Maybe he'll sing it on t.v.

Oh, opie.

(Opie) well, why not?

He's always singin' songs about towns.

Texarkana, abilene, mobile.

You know, bee, it was rather a nice song.

Yes, it was, wasn't it?

Hi, everybody.

Hi, clara.

Andy, I'll have your lunch ready in a minute. Ok.

I just want to ask you a question. What?

Do you remember that song clara and I wrote

for our flag day celebration?

The one you sang? Mmm-hmm.

{\I }my hometown.{\I } oh, yeah.

Did you like it?

Yeah, I thought it was good.

(Clara) you did? Yeah.

Did you think it was professional?

Yeah, it sounded professional.

Now, you're not just saying that?

(Andy) no. I thought it was a fine song.

Why do you ask?

Clara, why don't we ask him over?

Who over? (Clara) maybe for dinner.

Who for dinner? I'll make a pot roast.

Yes, tonight.

A pot roast for who? Keevy hazelton.

We're going to ask him to sing our song on t.v.

Oh, no, aunt bee.

No!

Well, why not, andy?

Because the man is here just to do a little fishin'.

You can't ask him to come over here and listen to a song.

Well, you said it was a good song.

Well, I know... You said it was professional.

Put that somewhere.

Andy, if that song became popular

it would do wonders for mayberry.

But you can't ask him, aunt bee.

Well, I wasn't planning to.

Oh?

I think you should ask him.

Oh, come on!

Andy, don't you have any civic pride?

Yeah, pa, don't you have any civic pride?

Why don't you wash your hands?

Well, if andy won't, clara,

why don't you and I go over and ask him?

Fine, bee. I'll ask him.

Course, now, you have to realize

there's a good possibility

that he might not be able to come.

Mmm-hmm. Pot roast, hmm?

(Clara) fine.

[Exclaims]

[all chattering]

[all gasping]

[girls sighing]

thanks.

Hi. Hey, andy.

Is, uh, keevy hazelton around?

No. He went fishin'.

He'll be poppin' in here any minute, though. Oh.

Uh, you going to take his picture, goober?

Yeah. In color.

You want me to have one made up for you, andy?

Uh, no, thanks, goob.

(Girl) there he is! He's coming!

[Car approaching] I can't look! Oh, this is just too much!

I think I'm going to faint.

He's so much taller in person than he is on t.v.!

You want to move back, girls? Move back.

[Screaming]

hey, remember me? Goober.

Oh, yeah. Hi.

Hey, can I take another one?

Oh, sure. Ok.

[Muttering] oh, he's just beautiful.

[Girls exclaiming]

can I have your autograph?

Yeah. What's your name, honey?

Doris.

Ok, doris.

[Exclaiming] and gertrude.

There you are, gertie.

Karen.

Yeah, I used to go with a girl named karen.

This is the pen that he wrote with! I'll never use it again!

I touched him! Oh, I touched him!

[Guffawing]

say, my manager's coming down tomorrow.

Have you got an extra room for him?

Oh, yes, sir.

And right next to yours, too.

Hey, leroy, would you snap one?

Oh, sure thing.

Would you put your arm around my shoulder like we was buddies?

Cheese.

Thanks.

Well, I'll see you, andy.

Keev.

[Clicks tongue]

[door closing]

[clearing throat]

hi.

Oh, hi.

Um, uh, i... I... I'm andy taylor.

Oh.

Uh, I didn't... I didn't come for that.

Oh? Uh...

Uh, well, uh... (Andy) boy, it, um...

What it is,

is my aunt bee and a friend of hers,

clara edwards,

they were wondering if... If you might like

to come over to our house and eat supper tonight.

But if you can't make it, now, they'll understand.

Well, as a matter of fact I've been up since : . Yeah.

Thanks anyway. Yeah.

Yeah, that fishin' can take it out of you.

I'll, uh, I'll explain it to 'em.

Hi, pa.

Hello, mr. Hazelton. Did you ask him?

Uh, yeah, yeah. And, uh, and he can't make it, ope.

Gee whiz, my aunt bee and miss edwards

really want you to come.

Well, that's mighty nice of 'em. Maybe some other time.

That's right. Well, they were gonna have pot roast for you.

And there's no place else really good to eat in town.

O-ope...

They're gonna be real disappointed if you don't come.

They think you're a great singer.

And they're crazy about that song you sing,

{\i }texarkana in the mornin'.{\I } they love it.

They do, huh? Yeah.

And the special at the diner tonight is chicken croquettes,

and they're terrible, aren't they, pa?

Well, they're not too bad.

You're havin' pot roast, huh?

Yeah. But I know how tired you must be.

Please, mr. Hazelton?

Ok, what time you want me?

We always eat at : .

We'll pick him up, won't we, pa? Oh, yeah.

I'll be ready.

Oh, I just love that song.

I could hardly wait to hear it played.

It sold a million copies.

[Gasping] oh, my! A million?

Think of that.

[Exclaiming] isn't that remarkable, andy?

It sure is.

I suppose since you're on t.v. So much,

you're always looking for new songs.

[Hazelton chuckling] there's no problem there.

I get swamped with new songs.

Do non-professionals ever submit songs?

[Chuckles] all the time.

My aunt bee's got a...

Well, I hope you folks don't mind if I eat and run,

but I'm really kind of bushed.

Oh, no. It was a pleasure. Oh, no,

I feel very guilty about letting you run off this way.

Oh, I really enjoyed myself.

It was a great dinner.

Oh, but I don't feel we've entertained you properly.

It was lovely.

Uh, clara, why don't we sing a song for mr. Hazelton?

Now, that's the least we can do.

Why, of course.

No, no. Now, that's not necessary.

No, no, we insist, now.

Well, aunt bee, if mr. Hazelton wants to go...

We have to be polite. Now you just come right over here

and you sit right down there.

It's a great song. It's about our town.

And it's called {\i }my hometown.{\I }

clara and I wrote it for the flag day celebration.

Fine.

Ok, clara.

Have you your copy, bee?

Oh, I think it's in the bench. Oh.

Yeah. Here we are.

Want a cushion, clara? Oh, no, no, it's just fine.

♪ [Chord sounding] now, is this your key?

♪ Ooh ♪

a little lower, please.

♪ [Clara plays lower chord]

ok? Fine.

♪ [Piano playing]

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the greatest place I know ♪

♪ where the neighbors, I find, are gentle and kind ♪

♪ and the living easy and slow ♪

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the only place to be ♪

♪ here the worries are small ♪

♪ and the kids grow tall ♪

♪ and strong, and healthy, and free ♪

♪ it's my hometown ♪

♪ my own town ♪

♪ mayberry ♪

♪ mayberry ♪

[keevy snoring]

the song didn't have a chance, andy.

[Sighing]

maybe he didn't like it.

We don't know whether he liked it or not. He didn't hear it.

Well, going to sleep while you were singin' it

doesn't exactly mean he was thrilled over it.

He went to sleep because he was tired,

and that was obvious.

Well, it's just one of those things

we're gonna have to forget, that's all.

Well, he hasn't left town yet.

You're not thinkin' of having him over here again?

Of course not, andy. I'm not that forward.

No, I suppose not.

We're going over to see him.

What?

[Doorbell ringing]

that must be clara.

Aunt bee!

Now, you... Aunt bee, you...

Hi, clara! All ready, bee?

In a minute. Hi, ferdie. Hi.

Andy, you know my nephew, the accordion player?

Are you takin' ferdie?

Yes. We thought it best to take our own accompaniment.

Now, look... Uh, shall we go, bee?

We won't be long, andy.

Has ferdie practiced the song? Oh, yes!

Now, remember, ferdie,

on the last bars, you play real loud,

but don't tap your foot. It throws me off-key.

Ok.

Shall we? We won't be long, andy. Bye.

See ya.

I'll see you, ferdie.

Well, let's see, now...

Oh, yeah. The studio in raleigh is ok.

I checked it on the way down.

How's the mail?

All right, I guess. You know, same as usual.

[Knocking on door]

I'll get it.

We'd like to see mr. Hazelton.

Are you auditioning a trio? Hi.

(Bee and clara) good morning.

Oh, hi.

This is my nephew, ferdie.

Hi, there.

Uh, my manager, bill stone.

How do you do? Hi.

Well, we came to talk about our song.

We don't feel you heard it to its best advantage last night.

Oh, I heard it, all right.

Oh, no, you had your eyes closed.

Uh, well, a lot of times I listen with my eyes closed

but I thought it was fine, real fine.

You did? Well, maybe you'd like to sing it on your t.v. Show.

Uh, on my show?

We'll be very glad to sing it for you again.

We brought our own instrumentalist.

Hi.

Well, now that's mighty nice of you ladies, but... What is this, anyway?

Well, it's a song about this town, mayberry. We wrote it.

We feel that this song

captures the real spirit of a small town,

♪ [singing] mayberry in particular.

Well, you're right about that.

And we think you can make a hit of it.

Another {\i }texarkana.{\I }

well... Oh, it'd be wonderful for mayberry, too.

It'd be good for both of us.

Well, you see, I can only do a certain number of songs...

Hey, keevy, can I see you in the other room a minute?

Yeah, sure. Excuse us, please.

I think this could be somethin'.

What are you talkin' about?

Look, I've heard worse.

But with our own arrangement, who knows?

Besides, that's not the important thing.

Here's a song written by small-town gals.

So, we introduce the song,

and we introduce the gals on the show.

Maybe even interview 'em.

This could be just the lift we're lookin' for.

Oh, come on, now.

Look, I'm not kiddin' you, keevy.

I didn't tell you what the sponsor said today.

He's gettin' fed up with that same bit.

This could be fresh.

Gee, I don't know.

Let me handle it, will you? Leave it to me.

He liked it that much, huh?

Yes. He and his manager, mr. Stone, went into a room,

and when they came out, he was crazy about it.

Andy, you can drive us to raleigh, can't you?

Well, yeah, i... I suppose so.

Sure, ok.

[People chattering]

{\i }♪ [guitar being strummed]{\i }

(opie) this is just gonna be a practice.

(Stone) yeah, this is the last run-through before the show.

You sit down here.

Thank you. I have to go in the booth. I'll see you later.

Oh. All right. Here, thank you.

Well!

Oh, my.

I can't wait to hear him sing it.

Oh, yes.

This might be the turning point for mayberry.

Don't you think so, andy?

Well, maybe. I... I... I suppose it could.

Well, I can't think of any other way to tell people

about our town, its quiet, and its peace...

A whole atmosphere of complete tranquility.

Well, it's a way of life.

All right, let's run through the mayberry number.

Keevy, you start right here.

Ok.

Hi.

Oh, hi. Hi.

♪ [Rock and roll music playing]

(all) ♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the greatest place I know ♪

♪ where the neighbors, I find, are gentle and kind ♪

♪ and the livin' easy and slow ♪

♪ low and slow ♪

♪ whoa ♪

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the only place to be ♪

♪ here the worries are small, and the kids grow tall ♪

what are they doing to our song?

It's... It's plagiarism!

Now... Now, take it easy. Take it easy.

♪ Mayberry, mayberry ♪

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the greatest place I know ♪

♪ where the neighbors, I find, are gentle and kind ♪

♪ and the livin' easy and slow ♪

♪ low and slow ♪

♪ whoa ♪

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the only place to be ♪

♪ here the worries are small, and the kids grow tall ♪

♪ and strong, and healthy, and free ♪

♪ it's my hometown, my own town ♪

♪ mayberry, mayberry ♪

johnny, how was that for sound?

(Johnny) pretty good.

Well, how'd you like it? You can't do our song that way.

What? Aunt bee, aunt bee...

It wasn't meant to be done like that. Cla-clara...

We want people to know what a peaceful town mayberry is.

Well, we just stirred it up a little.

(Andy) that's right. I thought it was great.

Opie! It's our song, and you can't do it.

Look, miss taylor, we go on the air in less than an hour.

(Bee) we'll sue! It's not that serious.

Oh, if you poured your heart and soul into a song

you'd know how we feel!

(Stone) now, ladies, you got to be reasonable about it.

We are being reasonable.

You can just forget the song. Do another song.

But it's too late, I told you, it's too late. Yeah.

(Bee) I think we've made ourselves quite clear.

Now, look, aunt bee... Andy, please!

[Stammering]

can he sing another song? I can't clear another song.

He can't clear one...

Can he... Can he... Can he sing their song the way they wrote it?

I'll die, I tell ya.

Well, you'll have to die. He'll just have to die.

That's what he'll have to do. He'll have to die. Come on.

The song is supposed to go, ♪ my hometown ♪

(both) ♪ is the greatest place I know ♪

that is how it's to go. ♪ Where the neighbors... ♪

{\I }(male announcer){\i } {\i }back to{\i } the keevy hazelton show,

{\i }live from raleigh.{\I }

{\i }and now, folks,{\i } {\i }i'd like to introduce to you{\i } {\i } of my favorite songwriters,{\i }

{\i }a couple of ladies{\i } {\i }that are gonna make{\i } {\i }tin pan alley{\i }

{\i }sit up and take notice,{\i }

{\i }miss bee taylor and miss clara edwards.{\I }

{\i }[audience applauding]{\i }

that's them, all right.

Oh, yes.

This is history.

Now, is this the first song you ladies have ever written?

Yes, our very first.

And when did you write it?

Well, it was written for a flag day celebration

uh, years ago, wasn't it, bee?

Or... Or was it ? , Clara.

Oh. I thought it was .

No. Years ago we had the poem.

Oh, of course.

And, uh, just what would you say inspired you ladies

to write this song?

Well, we wanted to show people

how we feel about our town.

(Clara) we feel that this song captures

the real spirit of mayberry.

Well, now, I'm sure it does.

And I hope you enjoy it. Thank you, ladies.

[Audience applauding]

(hazelton) and now, for the first time on the air, {\i }my hometown.{\I }

[crooning] ♪ my hometown ♪

(chorus) ♪ ooh ♪

♪ is the greatest place I know ♪

♪ where the neighbors, I find ♪

♪ are gentle and kind ♪

♪ and the livin' ♪

♪ easy and slow ♪

♪ my hometown ♪

♪ is the only place to be ♪

♪ here the worries are small ♪

♪ and the kids grow tall ♪

♪ and strong, and healthy ♪

♪ and free ♪

(band) ♪ it's my hometown ♪

♪ my own town ♪

♪ mayberry ♪

♪ mayberry ♪

[audience applauding]

good night, folks.

Oh!

It was just glorious!

Enchanting!

I... I got to say, it sounded fine to me.

I liked it even better this way.

Well, it turned out better than I thought it would.

It's a miracle. They're crazy about it. What?

That switchboard's lightin' up like a christmas tree.

People are callin' in from all over. They loved it.

Oh!

You're kiddin'! What do you know!

And they love the new keevy hazelton.

Well! Well, I'll be doggone.

Well, now, there's sure no doubt in my mind

as to who I'm grateful to.

Oh.

♪ [Playing piano] mmm-hmm.

That's better. Slow it down there?

Mmm-hmm, the lyrics seem to fit better.

Well, another bunch of fan mail.

[Both exclaiming] oh, how wonderful!

Keevy hazelton called,

he said he had more fan mail this week than ever before.

Great.

Well, back to work, bee.

We're writing a new song.

Oh?

About another town.

Well, that seems to be your specialty. Venice.

Venice? Yes, italian songs are doing very well.

We may as well go along with the trend.

[Chuckles]

bee, let me have the lyrics again, please.

"If you like polo, golf, or tennis,

there is no place like..."

Like venice?

♪ [Clara playing piano] (bee) here we go, from the top.

♪ If you like polo, golf or tennis ♪

♪ there is no place like venice ♪