Helen, the Authoress (TAGS Episode)

Episode Info

Helen, the Authoress

• Filmed: 213
• Aired: 213
• Original Air Date: 1967/02/27
• Writer(s): Doug Tibbles
• Director: Lee Phillips

Plot Summary

Helen sells a children's book that she has written. She takes Andy to visit the Virginia publisher who bought the book. Helen's editor suggests she change her name to Helen Alexian Dubois. Andy becomes jealous when Helen's time is consumed by her writing and work with the editor. He comes to his senses, though, when he realizes he's feeling threatened by Helen's success.

Odd Facts Known by Few

• None at this time.

Character List

• Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
• Aneta Corsaut - Helen Crump
• Howard McNear - Floyd Lawson
• George Lindsey - Goober Pyle
• Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
• Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
• Jack Dodson - Howard Sprague
• Keith Andes - Roger Bryant
• Elaine Joyce - Mavis Neff
• Laurie Main - Robling Flask
• Tom Palmer - Harold Mosby
• Kathrin Victor - Miss Fain
• Diane Deininger - woman