![]() The result is " Mayberry Man," much of which was filmed in Central Indiana and Danville, thanks to its annual Mayberry in the Midwest festival. The feature-length movie centers on Chris Stone, who's an insufferable movie star and the fictional son of a guest actor on "The Andy Griffith Show." After he's caught speeding, Stone, who is played by Brett Varvel, is sentenced to represent his father at the fictional Mayberry Fest in Mayberry, N.C., an experience that initially mortifies him. It also would need to fit into the world of Mayberry festivals, where tribute artists play deputy Barney Fife, barber Floyd Lawson and their compatriots - an atmosphere that can bowl over the uninitiated. Howell, who is connected to the show's legacy through his actor father, Hoke Howell, had to walk a fine line. The movie would be for an audience that reveres the comedic art of the original actors enough to know their work is impossible to replicate. He began writing a feature film that would capture the modern-day spirit of " The Andy Griffith Show" fandom without mirroring the iconic 1960s series. Not long after Stark Howell attended his first Mayberry tribute festival, he assigned himself a tall order. We had a total blast being there and it was a great, great experience for us, so we are more than happy with however it turns out."įor one of the scenes, Baker said they were playing a song from The Andy Griffith Show on the courthouse steps while there was an audience in front.Watch Video: 7 classic movies, including A Christmas Story, that are set in Indiana "It could just be five seconds, but for us that's A-OK," Baker said. "We supported something we believe in. She said they were originally only supposed to film in North Carolina, but they were later asked to travel to Indiana to film as well. Baker said she is not sure how much they will be featured in the movie. The band didn't do any acting in the film, but they were only interested in playing music in the movie. "I thought it was amazing that people like us could be included in a fun family film," Baker said. After discussing it as a band, they decided to support the project. "That's a dream come true for an Andy Griffith fan," she said. Baker said she appreciated that they were trying to include fans. He funded the movie through crowdfunding. The lady had mentioned Berachah Valley to the producer, who wanted the band to contact him.īaker said Cort Howell, who was the producer was very nice and personable. Airy, North Carolina for about four years. Berachah Valley has played at Mayberry Days in Mt. She said a lady from North Carolina called the band. ![]() According to the website for Mayberry Man, Stark first attended Mayberry Days because he was representing his father there.īaker said it was an opportunity that sort of fell in their lap. His father, Hoke Howell, was in two episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and also appeared in other shows such as Bonanza. ![]() The movie was written and directed by Stark Howell. The movie centers on a man who is caught speeding and is sentenced to attend a festival celebrating The Andy Griffith Show. Local bluegrass band Berachah Valley, which includes retired Carlisle teacher Cathy Baker, had the opportunity to be featured in an upcoming movie called Mayberry Man, a film that pays homage to The Andy Griffith Show. ![]()
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