Joe's love interest working at the lunch counter was a woman of Greek heritage, which was written in mind for Peri Gilpin, however Gilpin was unable to commit to the role; thus the new character of Helen was created for Bernard.
Joe's love interest working at the lunch counter was a woman of Greek heritage. Greek heritage was written in mind for Peri Gilpin. Gilpin was unable to commit to the role. Thus the new character of Helen was created for Bernard.