When the team behind The Andy Griffith Show cast Elinor Donahue as Ellie Walker, they had big plans for the character. Unlike Andy Taylor’s later love interests, Donahue was billed as one of the ...

‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Star, 88, Makes Rare Comment About Andy Griffith originally appeared on Parade. Actress Elinor Donahue, best known for her roles in The Andy Griffith Show, Star Trek, The Odd ...

The show was first introduced through a 1960 episode of The Danny Thomas Show, where Danny Thomas is pulled over for speeding in Mayberry and gets a taste of the town’s unique charm. The success of ...

"To be honest, I felt like a bird out of a nest. I didn’t feel like I had all my feathers yet and I didn’t feel capable. It was the strangest feeling," said the 88-year-old actress. "I had a ...