Why Did Ellie Leave The Andy Griffith Show? The Reason Elinor Donahues Character Disappeare
Most TV watchers of the 50s remember Elinor Donahue as Betty Princess Anderson on Father Knows Best. In 1960, she joined the cast of The Andy Griffith Show, playing Sheriff Andy Taylors love interest Ellie Walker. The character did not return for the sitcoms second season, leaving fans wondering about the real reason behind her