Pick Your "Floyd"

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   kenneth averyposted 8 years ago

   Hey, Much-Appreciated Followers,
   Of the two, count them, two actors that played "Floyd," the barber on the Andy Griffith Show, which one was your favorite?
   A. Walter Baldwin, the older of the two with gray hair that was seen once on the show
   B. Howard McNear, the one who stayed with the show until the bitter end.
   Your choice.
   Let's see who wins!
   
   
   
   

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I only ever saw Howard McNear, so I'll vote for him. Thanks for telling me about the other actor!

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         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Patty,
         Thanks for your vote. Now we have early results:
         McNear -1; Baldwin - 0, and Pink - 1?

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      bravewarriorposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I prefer the dark-haired Floyd, only because he's the only one I've ever seen on the show. His voice fit the role, as did his appearance. He just seemed like a small town barber to me.
      
      Interestingly enough, there's a place called Floyd's Barber Shop in Orlando. They have a billboard underneath the store name where they post cute little ditties. For a while, it was "Hairway to Heaven". I thought that was quite clever.

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         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you kindly, bravewarrior,
         I too liked Howard McNear/dark haired Floyd and for the reasons
         that you list. He and Andy were also close friends. Thus when he,
         McNear had a stroke that paralyzed his left side, Andy insisted that
         he be kept on the show and a special brace (that is never seen) be
         built so he could rest that left arm on it while in scenes.
         I would love to see that billboard and I love that slogan, "Hairway to Heaven."

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   Solarasposted 8 years ago

   I choose Pink

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Solaras,
      Pink?

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Pink Floyd.

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            Sherry Hewinsposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            Pink

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            kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            LOL! Sure. Pink Floyd. I should have known. I love "Money," by PF, but the real "Floyd," rest his soul, would not know what we are talking about.
            Or would he? Bahahahahah.

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   Jodahposted 8 years ago

   I vote for Howard all the way.

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      You are wise, my friend, Jodah.
      NOTE to all who love this type of forum: There will be more Andy Griffith Question/Poll questions coming just over the next hill.
      Stay tuned.

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   MizBejabbersposted 8 years ago

   Dean Kenneth:  Boy, what a question! I guess it can be answered only by young squirts who watch reruns. I remember a "Floyd the Barber" but not that much about him, so technically, I can't vote. However, I'll answer just to let you know that I read your question. Have a wonderful day, my dear friend.

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Hi, sweet MizBejabbers,
      Cool response. Hey, I am always thrilled at the fact that you read one of my forum questions or hubs. You will never grasp just how much I appreciate and love you.
      Now you can stop blushing.

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   faith-hope-loveposted 8 years ago

   Howard McNear.  I do remember Both but Howard has it all the way.

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I have to agree with you, faith-hope-love.
      And yes, I try hard to be unbiased.

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   Gypsy Rose Leeposted 8 years ago

   Definitely Howard McNear. Always enjoyed him on the show.

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      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Gypsy Rose Lee, thanks for your input and you are one wise girl.

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