Stories
Here's why Frances Bavier stayed in Mayberry after Andy Griffith left
Aunt Bee was one of the last holdouts in town!
March 27, 2025, 1:17PM
Frances Bavier ''didn't really appreciate'' her role, according to this co-star
However, she embraced the role later in life.
January 3, 2025, 9:08AM
Frances Bavier was glad there was no ''glamour'' in playing Aunt Bee
Her role as Aunt Bee was so influential that it began to pour into her personal life.
November 14, 2024, 3:37PM
Aunt Bee the villain? Frances Bavier really wanted to play a bad person
Can you picture that?
October 16, 2024, 10:20AM
Aunt Bee was much nicer than the real Frances Bavier, at least according to her
In the actress' words.
April 30, 2024, 10:34AM
Bernard Fox wanted Malcolm Merriweather to replace Barney Fife
The actor who played Andy's English valet once shared his dream of what happened after Malcolm left Mayberry.
January 29, 2024, 2:35PM
Frances Bavier almost left Mayberry when Andy did
Aunt Bee nearly quit before her spin-off!
January 12, 2024, 9:54AM
Frances Bavier's belongings were auctioned off for TV charity after her death
Aunt Bee had a lot of cat stuff that went to a good cause!
October 19, 2023, 2:51PM