Ellie for Council (TAGS Episode)

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

• Actress Mary Treen also portrayed the part of "Rose", the Taylor's original housekeeper in the first TAGS episode, "The New Housekeeper".
• Actor Forrest Lewis appeared in 7 episodes of TAGS. Most famously, he appeared as Cy Hudgins, the owner of Jimmy "The Loaded Goat".

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