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Elinor Donahue – Born in 1937
Elinor Donahue, celebrated for her role as Betty Anderson in the beloved 1950s sitcom “Father Knows Best,” has enjoyed a diverse career in television. After that role, she made significant appearances in various shows, including “The Andy Griffith Show” as Ellie Walker and Miriam Welby in “The Odd Couple.”
Her role in “Father Knows Best” earned her an Emmy nomination in 1959, and she was part of the cast of “The Andy Griffith Show” when it received the TV Land Legend Award in 2004. Elinor’s acting journey spanned several decades. Her last notable appearance was in a 2015 theater production, which she called her “swan song.”
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