https://www.metv.com/stories/frances-bavier-was-adopted-by-her-andy-griffith-show-family

Bavier's chosen family loved her just as much as they loved Aunt Bee.

''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'' was born from Andy Griffith Show memories (https://www.metv.com/stories/the-ghost-and--mr-chicken-was-born-from-andy-griffith-show-memories)

Here's how the iconic show informed the hit movie!

Don Knotts enlisted the help of an old friend from The Andy Griffith Show to direct The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (https://www.metv.com/stories/don-knotts-enlisted-the-help-of-an-old-friend-from-the-andy-griffith-show-to-direct-the-ghost-and-mr-chicken)

When faced with a tight shooting schedule, Knotts enlisted Alan Rafkin.