This is Why Aunt Bee Said NO to “Return to Mayberry”
Frances Bavier, best known for her portrayal of Aunt Bee on the hit TV show “The Andy Griffith Show,” was beloved by fans for her warm, kind-hearted character. But when it came to reprising her role in the made-for-TV movie “Return to Mayberry” in 1986, Bavier declined, citing health reasons and a desire to live…