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Is meek and mild Henry Bennett (John Qualen) a natural-born jinx? Deputy Barney thinks so-and soon so does everyone else in Mayberry, despite Andy's herculean efforts to improve Henry's luck. As the episode draws to a close, it still isn't certain whether or not Henry really is a Jonah, but Andy proves that it doesn't really matter at all. Originally telecast on January 29, 1962, "The Jinx" was written by resident Andy Griffith Show wordsmiths Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart.