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‘The 3 Body Problem’s Creators Wrote One of the Best Episodes of ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

One of the biggest shows in the world right now is Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, which was adapted from the acclaimed Remembrance of Earth's Past book series by showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, aka the guys behind Game of Thrones, aka arguably the last people in the world that should be adapting any more acclaimed book series.

Whether Benioff and Weiss will win back TV viewers who hated the Game of Thrones finale with a fiery passion remains to be seen, but we do want to point out that the duo also worked on another show about wildly amoral characters navigating dangerous situations: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 

Andy Griffith and Aunt Bee Had Beef on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

“I played Aunt Bee for 10 years and it’s very difficult for an actress or an actor to create a role and be so identified that you as a person no longer exist,” Francis Bavier told Carolina Camera about her time on The Andy Griffith Show. “And all the recognition you get is for a part that’s created on the screen.” 

Unfortunately for Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, the two leads of The Andy Griffith Show, Bavier’s dissatisfaction spilled over into their off-screen relationships. It’s a wonder Aunt Bee never poisoned Andy’s fried chicken since she openly resented her castmates getting all the best comedy bits. “I’ve had to take a backseat and watch others get the laughs,” Bavier told TV Guide, as reported by MeTV. Bavier reportedly sought out therapy to wrestle with her subordinate status on the show.

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