Andy's Rich Girlfriend (TAGS Episode)

Episode Info

Andy's Rich Girlfriend

• Filmed: 67
• Aired: 65
• Original Air Date: 1962/10/08
• Writer(s): Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum
• Director: Bob Sweeney

Plot Summary

After Peggy McMillan shows up in a brand new T-bird, Andy learns she's the daughter of the "M" in R & M Grain Elevators. Andy, against Barney's advice, struggles to fit in with the wealthy class. Realizing finally that it's better to be himself and that the true value of a person lies beyond his bankbook, the two live happily ... for one more episode.

Odd Facts Known by Few

• Actress Joanna Moore was married to Ryan O'Neal and is the mother of Tatum and Griffin O'Neal.
• Actor Donald Lawton was in the classic 1963 movie "Bye, Bye, Birdie", alongside Jesse Pearson who would later portray Keevie Hazleton on TAGS.
• Andy exclaims to Peggy over dinner that he and Barney once set out for New Orleans but scrubbed the road trip after their A-Model broke down in DeQueen Junction.

Character List

• Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
• Don Knotts - Barney Fife
• Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
• Joanna Moore - Peggy McMillan
• Betty Lynn - Thelma Lou
• Donald Lawton - waiter who takes order
• Warner Jones - waiter who carries tray