Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceI was raised to be a Gentleman.As I grew older, a whole new set of standards became expected. A Gentleman removes his hat or cap when he comes indoors. He opens the doors…23h ago23h ago
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceAndy Griffith’s Road to StardomFew, if any, celebrities have become a household name and a part of Americana to the extent of Andy Griffith. His television show, launched…2d ago2d ago
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceThe Quirky Characters in a Small TownIf you grew up in a small town like I did, you’ve likely encountered some interesting and extremely unusual characters. In my hometown of…3d ago3d ago
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceTwenty Things Southerners Aren’t Crazy AboutKudzu- It’s hard to imagine why this nasty green plague was intentionally brought here, but one thing is for sure: it doesn’t want to…4d ago14d ago1
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceJim Best; So Much More Than RoscoJames Best may have made the most appearances on large and small screens of any actor, appearing in more than 600 TV episodes and 85 motion…5d ago15d ago1
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceAmerica’s Sin CityAt the time, it was the only invocation of martial law for a U.S. city because of an inability to contain the criminal element. Liquor…Jul 9Jul 9
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceYou May Remember Him As Mr. Haney, But There’s a Lot More to Pat ButtramThe great Walt Disney called his voice one of the two most recognizable in the world. As an actor, he made appearances in hundreds of…Jul 8Jul 8
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceCan We Resurrect Consideration and Courtesy?To begin, I am a long way from being able to sit in judgment of others. My actions are certainly not above reproach, and, as my wife will…Jul 7Jul 7
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceThe Versatile Howard MorrisActor Howard Morris only made five appearances as Ernest T. Bass on the Andy Griffith Show, but the impressions from the character have…Jul 6Jul 6
Jim Harris-The Southern VoiceThe Darkest of DaysFebruary 23, 1959 was immortalized as “The day the music died” by Don McLean in his classic “American Pie.” In Atlanta, one could easily…Jul 5Jul 5