Elinor Donahue

Mary Eleanor Donahue, credited as Elinor Donahue, is an American actress, best remembered today for playing the role of Betty Anderson, the eldest child of Jim and Margaret Anderson, on the 1950s American sitcom Father Knows Best.

FRIENDSS1, E8

The One Where Nana Dies Twice

Monica and Ross mourn the death of their grandmother Nana, and Monica and Mrs. Gellar come to an unspoken understanding about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Meanwhile, Chandler is irritated by office speculation that he's gay.
THE GOLDEN GIRLSS4, E10

Stan Takes a Wife

Stan breaks the news that he's engaged to be married - something Dorothy at first seems to accept. However, after Sophia falls ill, Stan comforts Dorothy which sparks old feelings in her and she contemplates trying to get back together with Stan.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWS1, E4

Ellie Comes to Town

Ellie Walker, a pretty young graduate pharmacist, moves to Mayberry to help her uncle out in the local drugstore.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWS1, E5

Irresistible Andy

Andy thinks Ellie is out to marry him. After a series of misunderstandings, Andy finally takes Ellie to the church picnic.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWS1, E7

Andy the Matchmaker

Andy and Ellie stage a hold-up at the drugstore so that Barney can impress Miss Rosemary with his heroics.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWS1, E11

Christmas Story

Andy and Barney give a Christmas party in the jail for a prisoner and his family, and thereby convert the town scrooge.

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