So Many Animals
There were all kinds of animals on the set of this show, thanks to the critter-loving characteristics of Elly Mae. She was always seen tending to or being followed by wild animals, and fans loved this about her. Frank Inn was the man who worked as the animal trainer on set, and he was also responsible for bringing all of the animals in. The man was a professional, and there were never any issues with any of the creatures that graced the set.
Wild on Set
Monkeying Around
In addition to all of the dogs, skunks and cats on set, Elly Mae was also able to work with two chimpanzees. The creatures were really named Bessie and Skipper, and they were often seen in adorable outfits for the show. Even though the cast had all kinds of fun working with the animals, it’s hard to say how accepted this would be today. With a slew of animal rights activists speaking out, we can only hope these little guys were treated well on the set.
Elly’s Critters
