I was really sorry to hear this story about actress Betty Lynn getting robbed in Mt. Airy. Betty Lynn 'Thelma Lou' robbery victim; 83-year-old actress robbed in Andy Griffith's hometown Thursday, April 29th, 2010 · 1 comment Betty Lynn Played Thelma Lou on "The Andy Griffith Show" Betty Lynn , the Christian actress who played Thelma Lou on televisions popular 1960s sitcom " The Andy Griffith Show ," was robbed at a shopping center in Mount Airy , NC, the birthplace of gospel artist and television star Andy Griffith and the town that inspired Mayberry .... Keep Reading »