Randy Turner “The Filming Locations of TAGS: A Detailed Look"

Schedule

Wed Sep 24 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Historic Earle Theatre | Mount Airy, NC

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An entertaining audio-visual presentation discussing filming locations for TAGS.
About this Event

The Filming Locations of The Andy Griffith Show: A Detailed Look at the 40 Acres Backlot, Desilu-Cahuenga Studios, Franklin Canyon, and Newly Discovered Locations

This presentation will include information with plenty of video clips to illustrate everywhere known that the classic series was filmed, including several just recently discovered or confirmed.

The two-hour presentation will also include a short Q&A.

Randy Turner is an expert on the TAGS series. He is the author of books on the classic series and his writing has appeared in "Nostalgia Digest" and "Mayberry Magazine." He is an experienced public speaker who gives presentations on the show.




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Handicap Accessible?

This venue is handicap accessible. No special seating is required.


What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable.


Do I need to buy a ticket for my child?

Children of all ages are required to have a ticket at all Surry Arts Council events unless otherwise specified.


What are my parking options for the event?

Free Parking available (with no time limit):

-Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

-Mount Airy Public Library, 145 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

-Municipal parking (bus parking), 127 Franklin Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030


What time does the Box Office open?

Box Office opens one hour prior to event start, doors open 30 minutes prior to event start.


Is food allowed/available in the venue?

Due to the historic nature of this building, we ask that guests do not bring any food or drinks into the venue.


How can I contact the organizer with any further questions?

You can email the organizer at [email protected].


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Where is it happening?

Historic Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, United States

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