actress who played ellie walker on andy griffith
Elinor Donahue She was featured in 12 episodes of CBS's The Andy Griffith Show as pharmacist Ellie Walker, even getting a mention in the opening credits. The character was intended to be a love interest for Sheriff Andy Taylor, but after one season (1960â€“1961), Donahue decided to ask for a release from her three-year contract.[6]