The event has the usual festival fare, but there's a lot more going on over three days, including a Mayberry trivia competition, a pancake breakfast, and a small but enthusiastic parade, all pulled ...together on a $40,000 annual budget. At Mayberry in the Midwest, that translates to a steady stream of bluegrass music on the main stage, plus performances by a tribe of character impersonators. While the adult leading players in the beloved shows have passed, Christa Miller is still hoping that a future festival will include a visit from one of the show's iconic stars, who is now a director.
Rob Nabors joins the foundation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) where he was Chief of Staff. Prior to his role at the VA, Nabors served in the Obama Administration as the White ...Houses Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. He spent several years in various positions at the White Houses Office of Management and Budget (OMB), most recently as Deputy Director. He also served on the House Appropriations Committee, including as Majority Staff Director.
The TV Critics Summer Tour began Tues on a high note, literally, as Ovation allowed two young marvels of its "Young Marvels" (July 16 premiere) display their wares.
