Now don't you guys talk about Mayberry, RFD. I happen to live in Mt Pilot, Go to Gilley's Garage, and shop in Mayberry.Don't see Gomer around very much but Barney is always out in the black and white police car. Now he charges for you to take a ride (tour Mayberry), A lot of the people discussed on the show are real people. When I was growing up here, it was like the show in that, people were very nice, caring, and you could always count on your neighbors. Have traveled to most of the states in US; Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and chose to retire back in Pilot Mountain (Mt Pilot) Things are changing. Becoming a bedroom community. So, I don't need to watch the show, I live it. Just come on over and sit a spell. We'll make lemonade. LOL