Bewitched Agnes Moorehead
moorehead bewitched castmates dick york , elizabeth montgomery
moorehead endora in bewitched
in 1964, moorehead accepted role of endora, samantha s (elizabeth montgomery) mortal-loathing, quick-witted witch mother in situation comedy bewitched. later commented had not expected succeed , felt trapped success. however, had negotiated appear in 8 of every 12 episodes made, therefore allowing sufficient time pursue other projects. felt television writing below standard , dismissed many of bewitched scripts hack in 1965 interview tv guide. role brought level of recognition had not received before bewitched in top 10 programs first few years aired.
moorehead received 6 emmy award nominations, quick remind interviewers had enjoyed long , distinguished career. despite ambivalence, remained bewitched until run ended in 1972. commented new york times in 1974, ve been in movies , played theater coast coast, quite known before bewitched, , don t particularly want identified witch. later year, said had enjoyed playing role, not challenging , show not breathtaking , although flamboyant , colorful character appealed children. expressed fondness show s star elizabeth montgomery , said had enjoyed working her. co-star dick sargent, in 1969 replaced ill dick york samantha s husband darrin stephens, had more difficult relationship moorehead, caustically describing tough old bird.
in fall 1964, moorehead participated in five-minute commercial spot featuring casts of both bonanza , bewitched, announcing new 1965 chevrolet line. moorehead featured dan blocker extolling virtues of new 65 chevy ii.
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