Deputy Barney wants to ask Rosemary Benton (Amzie Strickland) for a date, but lacks the courage to do so. Sheriff Andy decides that Barney needs a quick and instant jolt of self-confidence. To that end, Andy and Ellie concoct a phoney crime that will transform Barney into a hero. "Andy the Matchmaker" was written by Arthur Stander, who penned several of the series' first-season installments. The episode first aired on November 14, 1960-at which time the TV Guide listed mistakenly noted that Andy played matchmaker for Barney and Ellie (who, of course, was the Sheriff's gal!) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi