During The Andy Griffith Show’s eight-season run, Sheriff Andy Taylor had a few serious girlfriends and several one-off dates. One of his more serious love interests, Peggy McMillian, portrayed by Joanna Moore, was a nurse who exited Mayberry shortly before Helen Clump, Andy’s eventual wife, came on the scene. While Peggy only lasted a few episodes, she left a lasting impression on many fans. Some fans argue that Andy belonged with Peggy and not Helen. They proclaim that Andy Griffith had more chemistry with Joanna Moore. So why was Peggy McMillian written off of the show?
Joanna Moore and Andy Griffith are rumored to have had an affair during ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
According to Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, a 2015 book by Daniel de Visé, Joanne Moore, and Andy Griffith, might have had a closer connection than many people think.
Joanna Moore and Andy Griffith are rumored to have had an affair during ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
According to Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, a 2015 book by Daniel de Visé, Joanne Moore, and Andy Griffith, might have had a closer connection than many people think.
- 4/23/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When the team behind The Andy Griffith Show cast Elinor Donahue as Ellie Walker, they had big plans for the character. Unlike Andy Taylor’s later love interests, Donahue was billed as one of the show’s stars. In fact, romance was supposed to bloom between Ellie and Andy. While it did during season 1, the character disappeared without a trace by season 2. A lot went into the decision, but Ellie was supposed to be around for much longer than she was.
Elinor Donahue’s role was supposed to span several seasons of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Donahue departed The Andy Griffith Show after appearing in just 12 episodes, but she was supposed to be in many more. Her season 1 appearances were cut short when she was hospitalized for pneumonia. The season 1 illness left the show’s writers scrambling for new material. Following season 1, she asked to be released from her contract.
Elinor Donahue’s role was supposed to span several seasons of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Donahue departed The Andy Griffith Show after appearing in just 12 episodes, but she was supposed to be in many more. Her season 1 appearances were cut short when she was hospitalized for pneumonia. The season 1 illness left the show’s writers scrambling for new material. Following season 1, she asked to be released from her contract.
- 4/20/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Andy Griffith Show focused almost entirely on Andy Taylor’s interactions with the residents of the town of Mayberry. Still, the writers left a little room for romance. Over the show’s 249 episodes, Andy did a fair bit of dating, including the appearance of a few steady girlfriends and a handful of one-off dates. Eventually, Andy decided to settle down with his long-term girlfriend, Helen Crump. Do you remember everyone Andy Taylor dated?
Andy Taylor’s season 1 girlfriend, Ellie Walker, disappeared without explanation
In season 1 of The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor romanced Ellie Walker. Ellie moved to Mayberry to work in her uncle’s pharmacy and quickly integrated herself into the community, but not always into the good graces of the townsfolk. The couple got together relatively early in the show’s first season and became girlfriend and boyfriend.
I love this Christmas picture of Andy, Barney, and Ellie.
Andy Taylor’s season 1 girlfriend, Ellie Walker, disappeared without explanation
In season 1 of The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor romanced Ellie Walker. Ellie moved to Mayberry to work in her uncle’s pharmacy and quickly integrated herself into the community, but not always into the good graces of the townsfolk. The couple got together relatively early in the show’s first season and became girlfriend and boyfriend.
I love this Christmas picture of Andy, Barney, and Ellie.
- 4/17/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Andy Griffith’s on-screen character on The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor, was a big-time bachelor. The death of Opie Taylor’s mother was covered briefly in a backdoor pilot, and Andy dated pretty regularly. Still, it took some time to find him an on-screen love that worked for the show’s overall vibe. Eventually, teacher Helen Crump appeared on the scene, and the rest was history. Andy eventually married Helen Crump on Mayberry Rfd. The romance was important in both shows’ storylines. Apparently, the romance was impactful in real life, too. There was more going on behind the scenes. Andy Griffith had real feelings for Helen Crump actor Aneta Corsaut.
Aneta Corsaut and Andy Griffith had an affair
Helen Crump stole Andy Taylor’s heart on screen; apparently, life imitates art. While the duo kept things quiet, Corsaut and Griffith developed their own relationship as things were heating up between Andy and Helen.
Aneta Corsaut and Andy Griffith had an affair
Helen Crump stole Andy Taylor’s heart on screen; apparently, life imitates art. While the duo kept things quiet, Corsaut and Griffith developed their own relationship as things were heating up between Andy and Helen.
- 4/14/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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