Frances Bavier ''didn't really appreciate'' her role, according to this co-star

[TMC]

https://www.metv.com/stories/frances...o-this-co-star

However, she embraced the role later in life.

[Duster76]

Originally Posted by TMC

https://www.metv.com/stories/frances...o-this-co-star

However, she embraced the role later in life.

How well did Ken actually know Frances. Ken only worked with her for two years and these interviews were done 20-25 years later (maybe even longer). Everything we have read about Frances suggests she stayed to herself between takes, I doubt he had any real idea on how Frances felt about the role or anything else for that matter.

[stevea]

Originally Posted by Duster76

How well did Ken actually know Frances. Ken only worked with her for two years and these interviews were done 20-25 years later (maybe even longer). Everything we have read about Frances suggests she stayed to herself between takes, I doubt he had any real idea on how Frances felt about the role or anything else for that matter.

He was probably repeating what he'd heard from other cast members. If what he says is true, maybe she was happier with her secondary role for the first five seasons.