Agnes Moorehead Hated Her Role on Bewitched, This Is Why
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- Do you remember watching Agnes Moorehead in your favorite films and TV shows when you were growing up? You probably remember her best from her role as Endora in the hit sitcom Bewitched!
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Agnes Moorehead’s Early Life and Career
02:07 - Theater and Radio
03:51 - Film and Television
05:32 - Agnes and Endora
07:01 - Outro
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But did you know that Agnes Moorehead hated her role on Bewitched? She wasn’t too keen on playing the role but there were some extenuating circumstances that forced her to remain on the show.
But even though she hated this role, Agnes Moorehead loved being an actress. She was born on December 6, 1900, before film and television were even invented! Yet, she would grow up to become one of America’s most renowned actresses.
Her early acting career was unstable, and she would find occasional gigs on stage or on radio. She learned the importance of money management and sought to work even harder to find great roles. As the film industry was growing, she also sought roles in this exciting new medium.
Agnes Moorehead had acted in some of America’s best-known films. Her film debut was in one of one the most-lauded films of all time, Citizen Kane. Her great film roles included work in films such as The Magnificent Ambersons, Government Girl, Our Vines and Tender Grapes, Her Highness, and the Bellboy - among many others.
By the time she was cast as Endora in Bewitched - she had become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Yet she wasn’t pleased about this role and didn’t feel it was one of the best projects she had ever worked on. Nevertheless, she stuck to this role and she received much praise for her performance.
Agnes Moorehead had a rich career in theater, film, television, and radio. She’s remembered as one of the most iconic actresses of her generation. She died on April 30, 1974, at the age of 73.
Let’s learn about Agnes Moorehead’s life and career and why she hated her role on Bewitched…
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Are you kidding me here I love Agnes Moorehead aka endora Samantha Steven's aka Elizabeth Montgomery big-time I fell in love with endora whenever I was a kid now I am 60 years old and feel like a kid again with endora being a super star no one will forget for generations to come ok.
Oh yes I loved Bewitched and I think Agnes Moorehead was awesome as Pandora she was the perfect part for that role explanation point explanation point
She never hated the role, she resented the fact that the public quickly forgot her monumental acting career and she became typecast as Endora and rightfully questioned the script of some episodes, other than that, she had a marvelous time.
She was part of the Mercury Theatre. She is a quiet figure. I do admire her very well. Endora rules. Orson Welles had her. Now I have her as a blissful reminder. She is acting royalty. She is so sheerly undersung.
I don't believe for 2 seconds that she hated that role. She probably hated being typecast
This video has overstated Agnes Moorhead’s “dislike” for her role as Endora. I remember quite clearly her speaking on this topic and what she said was that she preferred making movies of the type she had always been in. She liked the serious and dramatic type pieces she’d been involved with more than the light hearted nature of the television sitcom. She did however craft her Endora character to her liking with script input, her dramatic delivery of lines and the signature hair and makeup was all Agnes. She brought something special to the role and that was why Elizabeth Montgomery wanted her to play it to begin with.
She hated working with Dick who was always drunk and never knew his lines. She was very strict and professional something that the show was not. There was a lot of drama back stage and she refused to talk about it because she never talked about what goes on back stage. She said, this in interviews. The show was very successful but both main actress were not very happy. The show was finally cancel with the main actress left the show.
@@3x157 Eh, Dick who? There were two Darrin's both named Dick: Dick York and Dick Sargent.
I can't envision anyone other than Agnes playing the role of Endora. She absolutely nailed it!
Even though the Bewitched movie with Nicole Kidman and Will Farrell was horrid, Shirley McClain did a decent job of playing Endora.
For hating the role of "Endora", she sure did a good job of convincing many people that she loved it. May she rest in peace.
Thank you for your beautiful message to Agnes Moorehead! She will be missed 😢
That’s because she was a talented and professional actress, which are things that are lost the world of entertainment. It probably helped a heck of a lot more that she became close with Elizabeth Montgomery.
I am not totally convinced that she hated the role. This is the first I've heard of it. Otherwise, interesting video 📹.
@@dianetheisen8664 There are those who say she grew fond of "flouncing around in chiffon," as Endora usually did.
Yes I agree
I’m a little surprised you didn’t mention her memorable and Oscar-nominated role in the 1965 film “Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte” with Bette Davis and others. It was a great contrast to her role as Endora in “Bewitched.”
I was surprised also.
Agreed! She was a standout in "Hush...Hush Sweet Charlotte." A horror movie without horror gimmicks!
I was surprised to learn that Bette Davis was never cast as Endora's witch buddy or one of Samantha's aunts. Not only did Bette act with Agnes, she was friends in real life with Elizabeth.
I wonder if initially she hated it but season after season I would expect the TV money was good and she must have gotten recognition for her role as Endora. Also I think I read somewhere that Elizabeth Montgomery gave her pretty much creative control over Endora.
I was also surprised that her role in Hush Hush sweet Charlotte was not mentioned.
Agnes Moorehead's performance in the radio drama, "Sorry, Wrong Number", is incomparable. I think one of her greatest film roles was as Velma in "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte".
I do too, but they didn't even mention her role in "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte", which was very memorable.
"Whatch'yall been givin' Miz Charlotte"? ☠
She was wonderful as Endora. Every scene she was in was pure gold. She might not have liked it, but I certainly loved her.
How could anyone not love her character Endora?! She was fabulous as Endora ! She had a flair & style that was unmatched.A true original
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It doesnt surprise me that Agnes had such a prolific acting career before Bewitched. She was an incredible scene stealer and she turned the role into pure magic. Her comedic timing was fabulous. After hearing about her history I agree that the role was beneath someone of her talent. I love to hear the history of classic actors. As viewers we often type cast actors & are totally aware of the totality of their careers. They deserve to be remembered and recognized for all that they accomplished! This video was a very befitting epitaph to Agnes. Thank you!
I don't know that - sorry
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Comedy is undervalued as a performance Art. I think that is appalling. It takes real talent to make people laugh. Drama is easy by comparison.
I loved her as "Mother". She was perfect. A villain type that you loved. Definitely helped make the show a huge success.
Agnes Moorehead was a brilliant classic actress who was, IMO, too little appreciated by Hollywood. She managed to dominate every scene in which she played. I loved her Endora, but also her Velma Cruther and also her Cornelia Van Gorder. Seems to me the movie industry has never really known what to do with truly versatile actors. She was nominated four times for an Academy Award, without a single win.
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@@FactsVerse I would like to see stories about Irene Dunne, Susan Hayward and Kay Francis. These were great actresses that little is said about their acting.
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I remember her in an episode of the Twilight Zone. When the little Martian ships landed on her roof. The interaction with the intruders was classic. Always could give that good "evil ' look. Great actress.
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Didn't she won an Emmy award for her performance in the Twilight Zone? Also, she worked with Bogart & Bacall in one movie; also a great performance.
The spaceship was from Earth.
they were not martian spaceships they had the red white emblem of the U S
@@geraldstephens6612 Her Emmy was for her portrayal of Emma Valentine in The Wild, Wild West episode "The Night of the Vicious Valentine". She was a grand villainous who kind of ran an Old West version of a computer dating service! Her Madge Rapf was another troublesome character who was Laren Bacall's annoying friend and Humphrey Bogart's murderous foe in Dark Passage. Yes, a great performance!
Agnes Moorehead was a gifted actress and I loved her playing Endora. She was brilliant in anything she would do and no doubt that stems from a excellent upbringing by her parents. Back when Agnes was growing up (and myself as well) people were not lazy and dedicated themselves to their work and for Agnes, it certainly paid off.
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l though I seen her on a twilight zone episode!?
Nobody could have played that role any better. It was great because she was unique and made Endora her own. That show saw me through the wonder years of the 1960s and 70s.
Too right, there. There has never been a decade like the 1960s for imaginative t.v. I'm British, we had the best of British and American television. Batman, Lost in Space, Star trek, The Munsters, The Invaders, Time Tunnel, Daktari, Voyage to the bottom of the sea, A Man Called Ironside, The Virginian. These were just a small example of programmes we got from America ( oh, I forgot The Man from Uncle and Mission Impossible ), I had a crush on the actress who played Paula in Daktari and the one who played Eve in Man called Ironside😁. I love to see repeats of these programmes when they turn up ( especially The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, wonderful times
I think Ms. Moorehead was one of the most versatile actresses of all time. She often stole the spotlight from several lead actresses. She could play anything from sophistocates to domestics. For me, her most memorable role was in the Twilight Zone episode The Invaders where she performed exquisitely for the entire episode without dialogue. She was also excellent in Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte and Dark Passage. I loved all her characters including Endora. She was fabulous.
And, Wuthering Heights.
Actually, the most outstanding role she played, in my opinion, was on an episode of "The Twilight Zone" where she does a solo performance and has no dialogue! It's a brilliant performance and a classic Twilight Zone episode, "The Invaders".
Yes, I remember the first time I saw that episode I was shocked to discover during the end credits that it was played by Agnes Moorehead. I was so used to her very glamorous Endora role I didn't even recognize her.
Nobody can play Endora like Agnes M. She brought to her character elegance, mischief and humor. The show would have been dull without her witty presence.
"actually"
I remember that Twilight Zone episode
Brilliant actress!
Watching Bewitched right now! Loved her character, Endora. Thank you for this. She was beautiful! And I can't imagine anyone else playing Endora.
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@@FactsVerse , it was the episode where Darren changes into a monkey and they have to get him out of the zoo. 😂
I loved Endor! She PLAYED that role very well! She brought that character to life and made her so real. So hard to believe she hated that role! That speaks to her talent and professionalism. She was truly loved!
She was sublime in Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte. I can’t believe they didn’t mention this movie. I loved her in The Magnificent Ambersons. What a great actress.
You're right. Great performances.
Yes! I was also amazed her role in Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte wasn't mentioned as she was magnificent in that. She really held her own with Bette Davis.
Finally someone mentions "The Magnificent Ambersons." Watched that on TCM about four years ago. Incredible performance by Ms. Moorehead. Spellbinding and a trifle terrifying as well. Tim Holt also delivered well outside of his usual genre of Westerns. Just a great Movie all the way around.🤔🎥B.W.
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte is often forgotten but everybody remembers Baby Jane. I think it’s a pity since the 3 main actresses in it were great and Moorehead got an Oscar nomination
Agnes Moorehead the acting world lost a Titan when it lost you a true thespian... rest in peace my lady💐
"...a true thespian..." No, she was married twice I think she was straight?
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@@FactsVerse I'm glad you asked, she a scruffy cleaning lady in "Hush Hush sweet Charlotte" but I often listen to her the radio old time show Suspense ,she never gave a bad performance and come on her work with Orson Welles on The Mercury Theater what a pedigree.🎭
Wow! She was the definition of a professional! What an amazing talent. I'm glad to know that even though she didn't like the role, she took it in stride and turned aluminum foil into pure gold. Thank you for this informative video!
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She died on my 13th birthday, and I still till to this very day love her as Endora. I recognized her in Citizen Kane but remember her for as much on a tv show I believe was an episode of Twilight Zone or Night Gallery or something very similar. The episode was about her living very far out in the countryside alone with few visitors. Every night she would hear noises coming from the attic but to scared to investigate. Finally, she got her nerve and climbed into the attic to find two tiny men dressed up as astronauts, thinking they were aliens from another planet she killed them both and then then camera view turned going thru the scene in the attic to stop on a small spacecraft the size of a child's toy and on it was a decal saying "United States Air Force". So in actuality she was the alien and where she lived was a alien planet and the two people she killed were visiting from Earth.
She was an amazing actress, and it is so sad she's gone.
She past 2 years later after the show ended
She'd be 123 if she wasn't gone, so don't be sad
All the adoration people bestow upon her to this day is so well-deserved. Agnes was magnificent. Whatever scene she appeared in, she ruled supreme. Hollywood Royalty, indeed.
Growing up I recall enjoying Bewitched and shows like Dark Shadows to include Gilligan's 🏝️ Island
Her most amazing role to me is her Twilight Zone episode where she was a frontier woman who gets attacked by aliens, she doesn't say anything it's all acted out non verbally, fear ,despiration
She was phenomenal in "Dark Passage" with Humphrey Bogart. Just look at her facial expressions when she's confronted by Humphrey Bogart 's character in her home. She was a very gifted actress!
You mentioned four mediums that Agnes Moorehead appeared in - Radio, theatre, television and film - but there is also a fifth - animation. Which is not surprising, given her radio experience. She lent her voice to The animated Lone Ranger animated series, starring as a character known as "The Black Widow," as well as "Goose" in Charlotte's Web.
On another note, Agnes gave one of her best performances in the Twilight Zone episode "The Invaders," all the more impressive because she didn't say a single world. Her performance demonstrated what a powerful actress she was.
One last point. One role I'm certain she wished she had passed on was as John Wayne's mother in "The Conqueror." Not only was the movie lousy, it was also filmed near a site where atomic tests had been conducted about a year before. It's suspected that the radioactive soil contributed to a large number of the cast and crew dying of cancer over the years - including Agnes.
The narrator did mention Charlotte's Web.
In another mini bio it was said that Agnes Moorehead was spotted in a department store and one of the producers begged her to play Endora. Hazel was Shirley Booth
She was also in the 1938 broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” - that convincing performance that frightened the world…
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Oh wow
And the most impressive Movie that Miss Agnes Moorehead ever helped make. Also directed by Orson Welles. Came out in 1941. Citizen Kane!🎥B.W.
@@madbrowniac7871 widely renowned as the finest film of all times
Made a definite impression on a guy widely considered to be the finest cartoonist of all time. The late great Charles M. Schulz devoted several homage cartoons to this movie.🤔🎥B.W.
She was a magnificent actress
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My favorite roll was in the Twilight Zone what a performance! Didn't say a word
She also did work on the CBS Radio Mystery Theater show in early 1974 (01/06/1974 episode 0001 - The Old Ones Are Hard to Kill and 01/26/1974 episode 0021 - The Ring of Truth).
@Steven Herman, I grew up listening to Radio Mystery Theater. I would put the earpiece into my transistor radio and listen to the show when I was supposed to be getting a good night's sleep for school the next day.
The Old Ones Are Hard To Kill is a fantastic play! I don't remember the other one.
One of my favorite roles of her was a Bogie and Bacall movie from 1947 called Dark Passage.
She did a interview with Dick Cavitt before she died. He had Ethel Merman on that night too. Amazing talk show. The stories she told about how she met Orson Welles as a boy. Six degrees. How Dick Cavitt saw her in "Don Juan in Hell" in Nebraska growing up. Charles Laughton entertaining the audience until the sets and costumes arrived late. She talked about her farm in Ohio. She passed away in less than a year. The show is on u tube. You can see what a talk show should be. Not the inane drivel we see from Jimmy Fallon, who is more concerned about doing crap that just says " aren't I cute?". Dick Cavitt with his insightful interviews also had time to do a fun duet with Ethel Merman. So glad my parents let me stay up to watch his show when I was 14.
Catch her in Johnny Belinda some day-a criminally underrated, incredibly great film.
My favorite episode of Bewitched was when Endora met Darrin. Especially the end when she told him "mother is watching" then disappeared in a puff of smoke...
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Endora was never going to warm up to Durwood. He was beneath marrying Samantha.
I ADORED Agnes in Johnny Belinda, her BEST ROLE EVER. Well and the Amberson's she was a wonderful Actress.
As someone pointed out, the lead she was hoping to get in Hazel went to Shirley Booth, and to be honest I'm glad it was that way! She was another suspected victim of the treacherous outcome of The Conquerer in the 1950s where John Wayne and numerous cast and crew members were exposed to radiation in Nevada where the movie was made too close to nuclear facilities. Very sad indeed! I loved her as Endora and also as the voice of the goose in Charlotte's Web that repeated whatever she said as I was only in the first grade when this came out!
Radiation ☢️ You must be tripping. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻You lived on blotter and mushrooms 🍄 for half a century, Timothy Leary
@@8ch-Ivy You have to know that you're really not contributing anything here.
What, are you suggesting our government would lie to these people?
@@kevinbergin9971 -That’s why I do it. To get a response. Thanks
“The fair is an invertible smorgasbord- orgasbord…”
Charlotte’s Web, with Agnes Moorhead as The Goose convincing Templeton the Rat- voiced by Paul Lynde - also known as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched- to hide in Wilbur’s crate to help him, lol!
I watch Bewitched to this day!! Love the show!! Agnes played the part so well!!
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@@FactsVerse Any episodes with “Uncle Arthur” are my favs!!
I loved her portrayal of the prison warden in "Caged". And, of course, she was absolutely captivating as Endora.
Always thought Agnes Moorehead was gorgeous and an understatedly powerful actress. She, like most of the Bewitched cast, was perfect for her role, Endora. 🥰 Clearly a true professional as she exhibited NO clue she hated the role.
A role Agnes had played in that was not mentioned here was in the classic film Pollyanna starring Hayley Mills. That role she played should have been recognized here.
Hayley Mills was also great in the parent trap. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
She was great in Pollyanna as Mrs Snow. Don’t be impertinent
"I'm pickin' the linin' fer ma coffin." 😀
@@edhirt1020 Impertinent! Ha ha ha! I can hear her saying it now.
@@SteVibiana Wonderful memories! And just look at the rainbows on the wall from those prisms!
She was a beauty in her youth. My favorite of her performances is on Twilight Zone's The Invaders.
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So beautiful
She was ALWAYS beautiful.
I really love the fact she always wore Pucci a designer back in the '60s and '70s.
WHY DO YOU PEOPLE GET WRONG INFORMATION. HAZEL WAS PLAYED BY SHIRLEY Booth
Her performance as Baroness Aspasia Conti in Mrs Parkington was absolutely glorious! And as the best friend of Jane Wymans character in Magnificent Obession. She really made me feel she was truly her best friend lol
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I think Rock Hudson was also in the movie, too. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Yes! She started again with Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson in All That Heaven Allows, also as a supportive friend to Jane.
As a child I knew her as Endora. The second role I knew her in was The Twilight Zone. Over the years I’ve seen her in so many beautiful things as such an amazing contribution to every role she played. Brilliant, beautiful, unparalleled.
One of the great actress of 20th Century. She was so versatile and a legend in all genres of radio, stage, film and television which was a rare feat in itself. Didn’t know that she had cancer. She is once in a lifetime actor. RIH Ms. Moorehead and thanks for the your contributions to being a legend, icon. A sad, celebration video of a acting great.
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Ms. Moorehead was in the movie The Conqueror. Supposedly the movie was made in St. George, Utah where there was a high concentration of radioactive material in the soil and water. Several of the persons involved with this movie were diagnosed with cancer and died including John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorehead, Pedro Armendariz and director Dick Powell. Supposedly, they were not aware of the radioactive content in the area. This is sad because all of them were fantastic actors.
@@wandaworld20 Yes and I believe it was the cause, there were too many in that movie that fell I’ll to cancer
@@wandaworld20, yes, and it is unknown how many of the hundreds of extras contracted cancer.
Agnes Morehead was just an amazing actress , one of the very best!
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So agree, ignore all here.
Agnes' greatest role on radio was in the Suspense play "Sorry Wrong Number." It was so popular, it was revised seven more times.
@the searching wind, I loved Agnes in her Suspense roles!
Agnes Moorhead was a long time and frequently visiting friend of the Robert Montgomerys. Elizabeth grew up calling her "Aunt Agnes". She may not have liked the role, but she did it because 'Lizzy" had asked her to, and probably because at her age, she had use for the money. "Facts Verse" just makes it up as they go along.
I had always heard that initially she did enjoy the role, but after a few years she grew very tired of it. She also was very fond of Dick York, however, she was unhappy with Dick Sargent as his replacement. Despite this, she kept at it due to her contract and her close relationship with Elizabeth Montgomery.
Sometimes they do.
She got along really well with Dick york but Hated working with Dick Sergeant she didn't like the cast change of Darrin
@@Mark-zu6oz I think alot of people where not happy they replaced him so I with Angus Moorhead on that Dick Sergeant wasn't right wasn't for that role. I Dont think the show would of lasted very long if they went with Dick Sergeant originally
Endora was one of my favorite characters on Bewitched 😎
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Everything I've ever seen her in, she gave great performances. But, my favorite is her role in the Twilight Zone episode -- one of the best performances of all time. The episode, which is quite simple, really - had me rapt in her plight, and it was only later that I realized she spoke not one word! Even more amazing!
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She was also in a movie with Humphrey Bogart (Dark Passage 1947). And she was also in a movie with Sydney Greenstreet (The Woman in White 1948).
Great actress!! She and Bette Davis are 2 of my favourites from the Classic Era of Hollywoodland!!
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I will never believe that she hated the role of Endora. I’ve seen too many other videos showing that she was totally on board and a team player. Where does this “She originally tried out for the role of Hazel but it went to Elizabeth Montgomery??” Hazel was played by Shirley Booth!! You need to clarify this glaring error! Other than that, Agnes Moorehead was an excellent actress. Her role in Citizen Kane stands out as does her role in Mrs. Parkington! Two excellent roles that showed her amazing range. Thank you for a wonderful video.
I remember her in an episode of the Twilight Zone. If my memory serves, her character (She was the only character) in that episode doesn't utter a single word.
There was also a TZ episode with Elizabeth Montgomery. I don't think she had any dialog, either.
I think that the role of Hazel went to Shirley Booth. Agnes was excellent as Endora. No one could have played it the way she did. Rest in peace, beautiful lady. We will always remember you...
I loved her on Bewitched!! I still watch
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They forgot to add that during her radio days, she was/is the most famous Margot Lane character from The Shadow show (During the Orsen Wells playing The Shadow days) .
Also in the show Suspense, there is one episode that she did in Suspense that was considered the best performance of one of the most popular episodes ever.
Citizen Kane was my favourite role that she played. Love this film…my favourite movie!
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@@FactsVerse Leave it to Beaver.
Hazel was played by Shirley Booth not Elizabeth Montgomery
The narrator needs to double-check his facts! He has gotten other info wrong on some actors he did a segment on.
@@susanbissell6319 Does Tim Blane read our comments?
@@caraqueno IDK
She was great in the radio version of sorry wrong number.
“ Agnes Moorehead, who created the role of Mrs. Stevenson on the radio, was offered a small role in the film. Insulted, she turned it down.”
Brings back memories, we vividly remember it. 🔥
One of my favorite Suspence episodes
Yes, apparently Barbara Stanwyck was under contract to do a movie, and she was a bigger box office name. I read that Agnes took some satisfaction in the fact that a recording of her radio performance was played often on the movie set!
She was a great actress and I loved her playing in Endora. But my favorite role is her role in a movie called the bat with Vincent Price she was fantastic
@Melissa Prather, I love Agnes in The Bat!
When I watched Moorehead on Bewitched as a child, there was a special something about her that I couldn't at the time didn't have the skills to describe, or put a finger on. But now that I am much older, I can say it is the artistic integrity that Moorehead had about herself. The experience of her lifelong work oozes in her TV performances which is sublime.
And I dare say that the rest of the cast would have benefited greatly from Moorehead's expertise and experience, and could it not have rubbed off? (pun intended)
Me as well. I’m 61 now and I still love her.
She literally made the show! Without her in the cast, I doubt the show would have lasted nearly as long.
@@alphagt62 Yes and times the typical plot “Endora puts a spell on Darin” got too predictable but with Agnes & Dick York, they played it to the hilt!
@@alphagt62 Yes and times the typical plot “Endora puts a spell on Darin” got too predictable but with Agnes & Dick York, they played it to the hilt!
Her role as Dona Ana in "Don Juan In Hell" was a real standout for me in college. I grew up with Endora and also enjoyed her guest shot in Wild Wild West (which won her an Emmy), but to hear her perform Shaw alongside Charles Boyer & Charles Laughton (who also directed) was a revelation. I found the recording from Caedmon Records in the school library.
Yes! I saw her do it live years later in Boston, this time with Ricardo Montalban excellent as The Devil. Also with Edward Mulhare and Paul Henreid. Directed by John Housman. Fabulous. I met her afterward and almost fainted.
@@Daisnap Montalban was NOT Don Juan?! Interesting!
@@wbcjr17106 OMG - I just looked it up - Ricardo DID play Don Juan!!! THANK YOU for mentioning it! There is a brilliant monologue that is still all too timely today known as the Devil's speech on Destruction. The highlight of the play in my opinion. I could have sworn I saw Ricardo delivering that Devil's speech with great passion and aplomb! So unless he changed roles at some point, I stand corrected and bewildered. Thank you!
Two things:
You neglected to mention that before Orson Wells had his Mercury Theater of the Air, Agnes Moorehead was the original Margo Lane in "The Shadow", starring alongside Orson Wells and then Bill Johnstone in the title role. Also, you misspoke when you said that the role of Hazel went to Elizabeth Montgomery. The role of Hazel actually went to Shirley Booth.
Elizabeth Montgomery's title role in Bewitched was Samantha Stephens.
They might have intended to call witch Hazel but changed named so probably not talking about Hazel show.
@@melissabarrett9750 Sometimes they change character named They originally planned different actress to play Herman's wife on The Munsters and called her Phoebe but changed actress to Evonne Decarlo and character to Lily they also replaced actor that earlier tested for Eddy and replaced with Butch Patrick for that show so sometimes they change character names and actors and or actresses.
She played that role like a real professional, I could never imagine anyone being Endora. If she were alive today I would tell her she was the best actress that I've ever enjoyed watching.
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You couldn't imagine Agnes Moorehead being Endora even after seeing her in the role?
She enjoyed playing Endora it was a flamboyant role perfect for her talent she had fun with it.
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I can't think of another person who could've played Endora, better than Agnes Moorehead. The way she used an authorative, defiant, or confident way to actually seem like she could cast a spell. I don't think she's ungrateful either for really not liking her role. I find many actors, as herself, that has spent so many years in dramatic studies, those are the roles they prefer, so it's just human nature she felt that way, about that role. I just think it's good to just be remembered, in any role. To have many years passed since their death, and ppl on earth still speak fondly of them, seems to me to send a msg to heaven that this person must have done good, to be fondly remembered. I, for one, everytime I see her on something, I instantly think Endora. I'm sure she appreciated the love she received.✌🏽
There are soooo many I could name. I remember her in Pollyanna as well. Very versatile actor. There were also many "layers" to Endora as well. She was also a very stunningly beautiful lady. She also had a farm and raised livestock. I'm not sure she really "hated" that role. She DID often mention she had done many other things besides that character though.
You're right. Ms. Moorehead played well as the complaining and attention getting Mrs. Snow in Pollyanna. She gave the movie some spice. Whatever role Ms. Moorehead played, she was excellent, and no one else could play the part as well. Seemingly, whatever job or position she held, she did well including her teaching and ranching jobs. Although lesser actresses were given tons of accolades and awards by the media and entertainment industry, Ms. Barbara Stanwyck and Ms. Moorehead were fabulous actors who were fabulously overlooked.
The farm was in s central Ohio of all places and she talked about it in interviews. Talk about versatile, could you imagine Endora sloping the pigs, cows. That’s how well she could make you believe she was her actress’s character. I loved to hear her talk about her life and education…and what diction!
I think she was wonderful in " OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES" with Edward G. Robinson
I’m glad she took the role. Can’t imagine Bewitched without her. How ironic the role she will always be remembered for is the one she didn’t like.
Elizabeth Montgomery once said that Agnes moorehead was the only actress who can play endora. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Sister Clooney in "The Singing Nun!" Very enjoyable!
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Agnes moorehead was the voice of the goose in Charlotte's web. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
One of the best Twilight Zones ever and not one word is spoken.
Outside of playing Endora her best TV appearance had to be on the Twilight Zone. It was the episode where it appears an older woman in perhaps the 1890's is living in an old farmhouse, alone. She is attacked by what appears to be little aliens. They drive he to the brink of insanity until she finds their space ship and she destroys it. She doesn't speak a word throughout the episode. In the end the ship is shown to be US astronauts, who are destroyed by her, a giant inhabitant of the planet. She should have won an Emmy for this performance.
I liked the twist at that episode at the end , like a lot of some other Twlight zone episodes .. brilliant
Someone may have mentioned this, but her huge radio hit was "Sorry Wrong Number", which she was asked to perform live 8 or 9 times, it was so popular.
I loved every role Agnes played. She was just so dynamic, and there was something regal about her. But of course, her turn as Endora was transformative! She was the very best part of the show, and that is saying something considering the wealth of stars that graced Bewitched.
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@@FactsVerse Hmm Good Question! I love all your videos. To be honest, I love videos about actors of yesteryear. I would love something about Sydney Greenstreet! Or if we're in the same vein of Agnes, I would love something about Maurice Evans!
A beautiful put together lady lady. Older Americans from that time from the northeast still spoke very much with an English accent. Mrs. Howell on Gilligan's Island as well.
She was adorable as the hypochondriac Mrs. Snow in Pollyanna. Her work with Haley Mills was kinda magical in my opinion. She was good in everything though.
It takes a solid understanding of humanity to portray characters with the substance Agnes did.
I didn't realize that she was so beautiful before! Wow!
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I loved her in “Pollyanna” an episode “Of the Twilight Zone” I can’t think of anyone who would have made a better Endora
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*She was absolutely stunning. Great bone structure and presence.*
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Agnes Moorehead appeared numerous times on SUSPENSE, not 'several'. Her performances in the play 'Sorry, Wrong Number' are probably the best remembered of the series. It was repeated SEVEN times during the series' 20 year run. (1942-1962). Six of those were broadcast live. She was so popular that SUSPENSE producers dubbed her 'The First Lady of Suspense'. Her radio work was extensive.
Orson Welles company of actors was known as 'The Mercury Theater', not 'The Mercury Players'. She played opposite Welles as the original 'Margo Lane' in THE SHADOW.
As per usual 'Facts' Verse' wasn't researched very well.
I am sorry to hear that she did not like this part although you would have never know it because she played it so well. She was so funny and an excellent actress. I loved her in everything she played in that I saw. I miss the show and still today watch it and laugh!
She’s my favorite actress! I have to agree with her though- the part of Endora was fun but monotonous. She did a fabulous job but I’m sure it was annoying being recognized as ‘Endora’ when she had such a distinguished career. You have to pay the bills though, right? I’m sure she’d be thrilled to know that people are still talking about her in 2022 😊
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Almost all.of those goofy/campy 1960's shows typcasted their stars from doing any serious or bigger work after the shows ended. It was especially hard for the women. Barbara eden, Yvonne dicarlo, Elizabeth Montgomery and many others werent going to play opposite big Male movie stars then after their tv shows ended. Movies didnt take them seriously. Women had lesser movie role offers then men back then anyway. Now too I guess.
When I was a small boy I thought she played a scary role. But my later years I got to were I really liked her. I realized a lot of trouble Darren got into he brought on himself by his screaming.
Even though she'll mostly be remembered for Endora in Bewitched, she appeared in dozens of movies and plays before she even did that role.
Fantastic character actress!
Agnes will always be remembered for her outstanding role on Bewitched. Wether she liked it or not, she did an awesome job and she had a wonderful relationship with the original Darren. Despite how the show portrayed the two not liking each other, it was stated that they got along very well. I miss the show so much ❤️
I liked her role as the housekeeper in Hush Hush Sweet Charolette!
Bette Davis did a good job playing Charlotte. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Elizabeth Montgomery played role of Samantha not Hazel!!!
I'm glad you caught this. I enjoy watching Facts Verse but he gets his 'facts' screwed up at times.
Having never seen Agnes Moorehead before Bewitched, I'd have to say that my favorite Agnes Moorehead character is Endora. I love ❤ that show; still watch ⌚ it now. I have the series on DVD 📀. But I've never heard that she hated the role of Endora. I heard quite the opposite, in fact. But this video 📹 was still informative.
She was stupendous in all her roles. Whatever role she played in you'd always notice her she was top notch in hush-hush sweet Charlotte one of my favorite performances by her
According to her biographer, she was reluctant to take the role (she was an Acadamy Award nominee, and this was a supporting character on a TV show), but she loved playing the over-the-top role once she was doing it. The only time there was friction on set was when they switched Darrins. She was good friends with the first one and when he bowed out because of health problems it took her a while to warm up to the second one.
True!
She and Dick York had an awesome off screen friendship.
She never really warmed up to Dick Sergeant. You can see that in their characters' on screen interactions.
May she rest in peace. I was born in the early 60's, I grew up watching Bewitched. As a tiny child the only day of the week I remembered was Wednesday, because that's when Bewitched came on, and the only night I got to stay up past bedtime. Wednesday's Witch night. I loved all of the characters. But always wondered what it would be like to have Endora as a grandmother. We didn't own a color TV until 1979, imagine my surprise to find out Bewitched was filmed in color. If it's on TV I'll still stop and watch it verses some of this newer stuff. Good TV is hard to come by. I guess all of the sensors and moral majority don't exist anymore, too bad, they kept TV safe. I'm as old as the show, and I still enjoy it. The show turns 60 next year, I think only Tabitha is still left, what a lonely anniversary for her.
Thank you for the video, I didn't realize how much experience Agnes Morehead had before Bewitched. I do remember seeing some reruns of things and realizing that was her in the other show. She might not have liked her role as Endora, but I sure did. She was very good at it. And what a lovely way to end your career, working on a regular show, weekly paycheck, people loving you for making them happy. And teaching younger actors things that you've learned over a lifetime. Being useful in your golden years, instead of in a nursing home just waiting for the end to be over. She will always be Grandmama to me.
Rest in peace 🕊️ dear lady.
👵☮️🖖
Watching her in her early movies, I really don’t think Hollywood appreciated how beautiful she was - magnificent
Endora for sure . Grew up loving that show
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Anything bewitched is cool. Not sure what else !
You said she applied for hazel but it was given to Elizabeth Montgomery Elizabeth Montgomery wasn't in Hazel that was Shirley Booth
I love her as Endora in Bewitched! I've even named my new Jeep, Endora. She was such a super inspiration to me as a kid in South Georgia. I knew so little about the world because of my upbringing being so closed off. When I saw her, something just intrigued me and it always got me fascinated with her extravagant looks and speech. So was such a great woman and the Tabitha character, the one twin that did enjoy acting said that Agnes was like a wonderful grandmother to her on the set. Hopefully she did know what she was for so many people from her acting. 🌹🥰😍
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@@FactsVerse I would love to see more about great actresses. Especially more about the women that were in movies and TV shows from the sixties and seventies. The women were always spoken down to and just like the Endora character, I really got to see a woman being taken seriously just because she was a strong woman.