10/10
Amazing chemistry between Aneta Corsaut and Andy Griffith
22 April 2022
This first episode with Helen Crump (Aneta Corsaut). A terrific addition to the show. Not only with Andy Griffith, but Don Knotts and Betty Lynn she had wonderful comedic chemistry. It opened up her friendship with Thelma Lou complementing double-dating episodes and scenes in the future that will be classic. She could play stern, and warm equally well. Definitely the best of all Andy's girlfriends.

The episode highlights are Andy Griffith's masterful story telling, and Don Knotts playing off his exaggeration of his own intelligence causing big laughs. The "Emancipation Proclamation" scene is one of Don Knotts best tags scenes.

Little misguided boys not liking history in the 60s. Family members out of the military stoked a lot of love of county and it's history. Opie always portrayed as a hard working average grades student goes on a problem student path here.

Another classic episode with classic Don Knotts scenes that are the funniest.
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