BETTY LYNN
Barney's gal, Thelma Lou, began her career as a supporting player in feature films. Beginning in the late '40s, Lynn appeared in a number of college-themed films including Mother Is a Freshman and Father Was a Fullback, as well as the 1950 feature Cheaper by the Dozen. Betty has many guest roles to her credit, including My Three Sons, Little House on the Prairie, Matlock and a recurring part as Miss Lee on Family Affair. Lynn retired from acting shortly after appearing in the reunion movie Return to Mayberry.