Foster Lady, The (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

The Foster Lady

  • Filmed: 187
  • Aired: 186
  • Original Air Date: 1966/03/21
  • Writer(s): Jack Elinson and Iz Elinson
  • Director: Alan Rafkin

Plot Summary

Because of her natural, honest way, Bee is hired to represent Foster Furniture Polish in its new television advertising campaign. When the commerical is shot, Bee is so nervous in front of the camera she comes off completely false. The ad is canceled, and Bee returns to her normal lifa at home.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • Actor Ronnie Schell also appeared the the TAGS episode "Emmett's Anniversary". He was a contestant on the original "You Bet Your Life" with Groucho Marx and played semi-pro baseball.
  • Actor Marc London was a writer for "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In".

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
  • Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
  • Robert Emhardt - Willard Foster
  • Ronnie Schell - Jim Martin, the director
  • Marc London - Bob Saunders
  • Sid Hickox - Sid Hickox, the cameraman
  • Burt Taylor - Burt, the crewman
  • Eva Kryger - Eva Kryger, makeup artist