Helen, the Authoress

"Helen, the Authoress" is an episode from the American television program The Andy Griffith Show broadcast Monday, February 27, 1967 on CBS. Helen's sudden celebrity as an author creates a rift in her relationship with Andy. "Helen, the Authoress" was the 24th episode in the show's seventh season, and the 213th episode in the complete series. The episode opens in Helen's house. Andy scans a listing of television programs. Helen enters with a larg... more

"Helen, the Authoress" is an episode from the American television program The Andy Griffith Show broadcast Monday, February 27, 1967 on CBS. Helen's sudden celebrity as an author creates a rift in her relationship with Andy. "Helen, the Authoress" was the 24th episode in the show's seventh season, and the 213th episode in the complete series. The episode opens in Helen's house. Andy scans a listing of television programs. Helen enters with a large manila envelope and indicates she wants to go to the mailbox before settling in for television viewing. Andy inquires about the contents of the envelope but Helen demurs, claiming Andy will think her silly. She finally reveals that the envelope contains the manuscript for her book, Amusing Tales of Tiny Tots. She is sending the manuscript to a publisher in Richmond. Helen is excited about the possibility of being published. Andy supports her endeavor and they leave to mail the manuscript. Time passes and Helen receives a letter from the... less