Does anyone know the NAME OF THE CHARACTER that was played by Barbara Eden? She was a young Manicurist who arrived on a bus and walked straight to Floyds shop and reached an agreement with him that allowed her to set up business in his Barber Shop. The episode,(#48), first aired in the second season Jan 22, 1962

The character Barbara Eden played in the episode of The Manicurist is Ellen Brown

The character Barbara Eden played in the episode of The Manicurist is Ellen Brown

http://mayberry.wikia.com/wiki/Ellen_Brown

"Ellen Brown has left the large city and her fiance Pierre in search for a friendly town. While on the bus, she spots a sign that says just that: "Mayberry, A Friendly Town". Deciding to give the town a chance, she walks into Floyds barbershop and gets a job immediately- explaining she will work on commission..."

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