Surprising Stories from the Set of Bewitched

Agnes Moorehead didn’t audition in the usual way to become Endora. Instead, fate stepped in at Bloomingdale’s. A chance run-in with Elizabeth Montgomery and producer-director William Asher sparked the idea that Moorehead was perfect for Samantha’s sharp-tongued, spell-casting mother.

The unexpected meeting proved magical in more ways than one. Moorehead brought wit, elegance, and just the right amount of theatrical bite to Endora. Her chemistry with Montgomery became one of Bewitched’s highlights, turning Endora into an unforgettable force of snark, eye-rolls, and perfectly timed spells.