If all the episodes were like this, Andy Griffith Show would not have endured for so many generations. It does seem "hokey", including placement of the laugh track and Andy's Southern/mountain accent. Yet the episode succeeds overall, with Elinor Donahue's sprightly energy, and a charming ending. I did notice that Miss Donahue secured a top verbal billing at the beginning of at least one of her episodes that other (male) actors didn't achieve until much later. Aneta Corsaut and Betty Lynn never did receive such recognition.
Review of Irresistible Andy
