Frances Bavier

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

Andy Griffith’s Final Visit With Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier)

Despite years of rumored friction, Frances reached out to Andy Griffith before her death.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

How Your Favorite ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Stars Almost Didn’t End Up on the Show

On the 65th anniversary of the show’s premiere, learn how your favorite Mayberry residents almost didn’t make it to the screen.

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Andy Griffith and Frances Bavier Feuded for Years — Except for This One Surprising Moment

The pair were often at odds, but in this moment, Griffith had Bavier’s back.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68.

The Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

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How ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ Spun Off From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Take a walk down memory lane with the first-ever episode of ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ on MeTV.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, George Lindsey, 1960-68

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Star George Lindsey

He was best known as the lovable Goober Pyle.

ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, 1960-1968.

What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?

After retiring from the small screen, she lived a secluded (and, some say, lonely) life.

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5 Thing You Didn’t Know About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Did you know that the theme song actually has lyrics?

A Look at the Most Beloved TV Families of All Time

These top TV families have had us glued to the tube for years!