One name stands out among the others in the field of television magic: Elizabeth Montgomery. Her most famous role may be that of Samantha Stevens, the endearing witch from the hit television series Bewitched.
On April 15, 1933, Elizabeth Montgomery was born in Los Angeles, California, into a family of actresses. She started her acting career at an early age, making appearances in TV series and movies. Acting was almost in her blood.
However, her popularity as Samantha Stevens was largely responsible for her rise to fame. A well-liked sitcom called Bewitched ran from 1964 until 1972. Actor Dick York (later known as Dick Sargent) portrayed Montgomery’s character Samantha, a good-hearted witch who attempts to lead a regular life with her mortal spouse.
Bewitched’s unique blend of humor and enchantment was what made it so remarkable. Funny scenarios frequently resulted from Samantha’s attempts to blend in with the mortal world, especially when her magical abilities landed her into difficulty. But despite everything, Montgomery’s depiction of Samantha enchanted viewers with a dash of enchantment, wit, and grace.
Montgomery was a gifted actress who took on a range of parts over her career in addition to her position as Samantha. She had multiple TV movie appearances, performed on stage, and even assumed more somber roles in dramas.
Montgomery was well-known for her advocacy and kindness off-screen. She advocated for equality and justice by using her platform to speak up for subjects like women’s rights and civil rights.
Elizabeth Montgomery tragically died on May 18, 1995, yet her influence endures because to her classic performances and the charm of Bewitched. New generations are still discovering and falling in love with the fantastical world she helped create today.
Therefore, keep in mind the gifted actress who was behind the enchantment the next time you watch a Bewitched repeat or caught a glimpse of Samantha Stevens twitching her nose: Elizabeth Montgomery, a true television icon.
I Told My Friend She Married a Useless Man, and Now She Hates Me
I take it that everyone of us must navigate our own lives and take responsibility for our decisions? However, it is in our nature as humans to want to help friends who are actually in need. However, what would you do if your friend—the one you always stand by—started confiding in you about all of their issues, repeatedly, and with no sign of stopping? This Reddit member is exactly in that predicament. She wondered if she was managing the matter with her buddy correctly, so she looked to the large internet community for advice.
I(32F) am a single mother of two kids (6M and 5m F). I am a single mother by choice (my kids are donor conceived).
I am lucky enough to have a good job (French teacher in a private school), and a paid off house (parents’ life insurance and inheritance).
Before I had either of my kids, I made sure to have a year’s living expenses saved, then I would take a sabbatical to recover from birth, as well as bond with my kids. While on sabbatical, I still tutor some kids for some extra income.
My friend (34F), just had a baby 2 months ago. She is the breadwinner in her household, and her husband has been unemployed since he was laid off during COVID.
It was great to be pregnant at the same time, as well as having a friend with a newborn. But it has turned sour.
She has been saying how jealous she is of me being able to take off a whole year from work, how she would have loved to not worry about losing their home, how she doesn’t even have a couple hundred dollars in her savings account, let alone a whole year’s worth of living expenses….
I usually ignore it, or brush it off, because I kind of can understand the stress she is under.
Well, starting about 10 days ago, she started hinting at not being able to afford daycare, and any mention of her husband taking care of their kid is brushed off. Then she started remarking on how much free time I must have, which I deflected by saying -truthfully- that being a single mom to a baby and a small kid left me no free time actually.
Then last night she came out with it, and asked if I could “do her a favor” and watch her kid while she’s at work. I was firm, but polite, when I said that I couldn’t, that I am not capable of watching two kids under 6 months.
She started almost begging me, saying she can’t afford daycare, and if she is not back at work, she will lose her job, and they will end up homeless. I again brought up her husband, and she said that he was not good with kids, and isn’t capable of taking care of her kid.
I kept saying no, she kept pushing, until it escalated to her calling me heartless, and me telling her that it’s not my problem she chose to have a kid with a useless man.
Now she blocked me, I am feeling very guilty about what I said, and feeling like an AH.
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