Was it True That Frances Bavier (Aunt Bea) Was The Real Star of 'Mayberry RFD?' - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Bonniegirl · 08-03-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

She was a great actress though. She really made you care about Aunt Bee and made her a real person. She was like part of the family. It's sad how she ended up though.

Yeah she was a good actress. She really seemed like a real Aunt!

Sad to here about what became of her, Poor lady!

Will Dockery · 01-26-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Francis Bavier was probably the most popular person on Mayberry RFD for the reason Monika mentioned however Ken Berry was the star of the show since he played the main character.

Obviously, Ken Berry filled the gap left by Andy, or at least attempted to.

Will Dockery · 01-26-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

She was on the first two seasons, and Alice Ghostly replaced her in season 3.

Alice Ghostly always brought her own special charm to a show, as well, though, so she was a pretty good addition.

omg65 · 07-09-2017, 08:35 PM

I watched a good deal of the marathon and as the show went further along,Francis Bavier's character did become more of a minor character.She was getting older and probably was tired of the grind and just wanted to retire.She of course moved to Siler City NC and bought a big house sight unseen.She drove around in the 1966 Studebaker that I'm pretty sure she drove on RFD.I noticed the car on her last episode "The Minah Bird".She became a recluse in Siler City.Probably tired of being constantly harassed by the locals who could not and would not accept her as Francis Bavier. In their eyes she was Aunt Bea and nobody else.I imagine that would be very irritating.

stevea · 07-09-2017, 08:55 PM

She was a minor character on TAGS until Knotts left, then she was elevated to main cast.

She missed several episodes on MRFD in the second season, and then retired. So I'd have to think her health was slipping then.

I agree that Ken Berry almost found his calling on Mama's Family. On MRFD, he was pretty dull. Howard Sprague came off better, and that's saying something...

07-09-2017, 08:35 PM	#19
omg65 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 05, 2006 Location: hilliard oh Posts: 403	I watched a good deal of the marathon and as the show went further along,Francis Bavier's character did become more of a minor character.She was getting older and probably was tired of the grind and just wanted to retire.She of course moved to Siler City NC and bought a big house sight unseen.She drove around in the 1966 Studebaker that I'm pretty sure she drove on RFD.I noticed the car on her last episode "The Minah Bird".She became a recluse in Siler City.Probably tired of being constantly harassed by the locals who could not and would not accept her as Francis Bavier. In their eyes she was Aunt Bea and nobody else.I imagine that would be very irritating.

07-09-2017, 08:55 PM	#20
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,176	She was a minor character on TAGS until Knotts left, then she was elevated to main cast. She missed several episodes on MRFD in the second season, and then retired. So I'd have to think her health was slipping then. I agree that Ken Berry almost found his calling on Mama's Family. On MRFD, he was pretty dull. Howard Sprague came off better, and that's saying something...