Stories
Frances Bavier loved acting more than she loved her husband
Aunt Bee was a strong, successful woman who didn't need a man!
December 31, 2025, 1:58PM
Aunt Bee coached Jim Nabors through his first day on the set of The Andy Griffith Show
Even Gomer Pyle needed some homespun encouragement now and again.
August 14, 2025, 2:12PM
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
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