Ellie for Council (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Ellie for Council

  • Filmed: 12
  • Aired: 10
  • Original Air Date: 1960/12/12
  • Writer(s): Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
  • Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

Ellie runs for office, breaking the Mayberry tradition of what had been an all-male town council. Once again, Andy learns a lesson from Opie when he hears his own antiwoman opinions parroted by his son. Realizing the error of his ways, Andy speaks in favor of Ellie, rallying the citizenry to her side.


Odd Facts Known by Few

  • None at this time.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Elinor Donahue - Ellie Walker
  • Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
  • Mary Treen - Sam's wife
  • Dorothy Neumann - Rita Campbell
  • Frank Ferguson - Sam
  • Forrest Lewis - angry man
  • Florence MacMichael - Hilda Mae