 Famed character actress and voice artist Bea Benaderet (qv) was  originally considered for the role of Granny. Revisions in the  character were made so that she would be more like "Mammy Yokum"  from Al Capp (qv)s "Lil Abner" cartoon strip. Benaderet was too  large and "busty" to fit that image. It was reportedly Benaderet  herself who suggested Irene Ryan (qv) for the role.