tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post1113434831623563786..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Twitch Upon a Star: A New Elizabeth Montgomery BiographyRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-37027910765963047392019-10-27T02:56:01.068-04:002019-10-27T02:56:01.068-04:00I have to agree with several comments regarding th...I have to agree with several comments regarding the author's tendency to go off the subject of Elizabeth Montgomery and start making semi political statements and comparisons to other people. After a few pages I deleted the book from my smartphone and am now looking for a decent biography of Elizabeth Montgomery. This book definitely does not fit that bill.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773577609934426039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28966390770653594072018-12-09T13:50:34.085-05:002018-12-09T13:50:34.085-05:00No, I don't know anything about that.No, I don't know anything about that.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583658643482435194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63115026088979709692015-01-19T02:20:07.588-05:002015-01-19T02:20:07.588-05:00Do you know if Bill Asher had any sort of fling or...Do you know if Bill Asher had any sort of fling or relationship with actress/model Sue Hamilton?Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908001814731503020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-62403844748301206502014-04-20T21:01:30.821-04:002014-04-20T21:01:30.821-04:00Regarding this remark: "Bill Asher had an aff...Regarding this remark: "Bill Asher had an affair with Nancy Fox, an aspiring actress and former ice skater." I have corresponded with Nancy Fox over the past few years and she told me that Elizabeth Montgomery was the one who noticed her in a toothpaste commercial and then recommended her to Bill Asher. Ms. Fox had this to say about Ms. Montgomery: "Elizabeth was very shy, which some people took as being cold, but she was not cold at all, she was nothing but a truly wonderful person. By the time I arrived in LA she and Bill were split-up, so I really never got to know her, but the little I saw of her was nothing but genuine and kind." <br /><br />After I received this message from Ms. Fox I informed her of the surly gossip regarding her and Bill Asher. She responded with: "There are network events that actors and producers on series are expected to attend. I went to several with Bill and Paul Lynde. In several magazines and newspapers Paul Lynde was cut out of the picture and there was Bill and I, and people will think what they want to think. I was friends with Bill … but that was it….there was no 'affair'. I did not live with Bill. I just plain liked him, and he liked me…..it was such a unique friendship that an 'ill-thinking' person could neither have nor understand." <br /><br />As for Mr. Pilato, he is a good friend of mine so I will not comment on his book other than to say that he truly admires Elizabeth Montgomery and his biography of her was a very sincere effort to chronicle her life as best as possible. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583658643482435194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-35393886212322251412014-04-04T14:31:15.944-04:002014-04-04T14:31:15.944-04:00Just finished the book and have to agree with you....Just finished the book and have to agree with you. Aside from the sloppy editing, so much of the book is based on conjecture and supposition. The author has a tendency to go off on political and sociological tangents of his own which reveal bias of his writing. Short on real facts and long on philosophical ramblings. Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-81808146733688734272013-08-19T19:23:36.842-04:002013-08-19T19:23:36.842-04:00Elizabeth Montgomery was certainly a lovely, talen...Elizabeth Montgomery was certainly a lovely, talented actress and also a significant figure in the history of American television. However, Pilato's rambling and often incoherent hagiography relies far too heavily on lengthy verbatim quotes from questionable sources; i.e. gossip magazines and publicity material. Plus, he tends to find a way to relate just about everything and everyone in Montgomery's life to "Bewitched". I do not recommend this book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-71522357625890341382013-07-06T01:06:01.479-04:002013-07-06T01:06:01.479-04:00I passed on your review to another tonight. . .
I...I passed on your review to another tonight. . .<br /><br />I have been curious about this book! I remember Bewitched and Elizabeth Montgomery fondly from watching them in syndication as a child. Growing up in Massachusetts not too far from Fall River, it was a kick to see her play Lizzie Borden and to play her so well. The Daily Mail had a very dishy piece promoting the book. Your review makes it sound more balanced and career-oriented. I'll have to check it out!Beth Annhttp://www.spellboundbymovies.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-17091061957813562632013-05-01T20:21:28.531-04:002013-05-01T20:21:28.531-04:00I once saw an interview with Robert Foxworth and h...I once saw an interview with Robert Foxworth and he spoke about Elizabeth's father and how jealous he was of her and he did not treat her well. He said when her father died she was devastated and he couldn't understand why she was so upset when he was not a good father to her. Have you heard about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-73859973278370039032013-01-14T17:06:42.769-05:002013-01-14T17:06:42.769-05:00Dreadful read, really boring. He quotes mag interv...Dreadful read, really boring. He quotes mag interviews and restates the same things over again. He may brag about his research, but early on he mistakes the year of Lizzie Borden's murders as 1893 instead of 1892 -- what an easy fact to check! Also, he changes names of a small child in the family within 2 pages. Sloppy journalism, all. Over and over are the same examples, all boring. It's because nothing matters to this writer except his unattainable princess, Elizabeth Montgomerey. THIS is a vanity publication! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-71330325299317680602012-11-20T13:09:14.386-05:002012-11-20T13:09:14.386-05:00I don't recall that being in the book, but the...I don't recall that being in the book, but then the focus is on Liz. The same author wrote a book about the series and probably includes more behind the scenes info in it. Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-17180542967647299102012-11-20T11:57:24.673-05:002012-11-20T11:57:24.673-05:00I know embarrassing's comment was for Rick, bu...I know embarrassing's comment was for Rick, but I just had to chime in -- could that really be true? Why on earth would that happen? Of course you never know what an actor is like in person, but he seems such a mild-mannered guy.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-33428543369051532792012-11-20T10:32:03.884-05:002012-11-20T10:32:03.884-05:00Very informative review--this book is definitely o...Very informative review--this book is definitely on my wish list. I just finished reading a biography of Agnes Moorehead, and I'm interested to see how this book's portrayal of the Bewitched years compares. The Moorehead book claimed that after Dick York collapsed on the set and withdrew from the series, none of the other cast members ever spoke to him again--does this book address that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-90306158695874221392012-11-08T15:56:36.767-05:002012-11-08T15:56:36.767-05:00I grew up watching Bewitched in Brazil. Very moder...I grew up watching Bewitched in Brazil. Very modern at that time and forever today. I really love the cast on that show, writers and all crew included. Elizabeth Montgomery? Very elegant. She had a great effect on me. Sandra Gould: perfect comic timing. Miss Moorehead? Milk Shakespearean queen. Ok, Bewitched is one of the best part of my childhood... until the end. Dick York: i love that actor.Does anyone know why i work in advertising? God bless all them and you too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-32887531315896980752012-11-08T14:06:31.666-05:002012-11-08T14:06:31.666-05:00What a precious story! Emma's trainer was very...What a precious story! Emma's trainer was very kind. I am quite certain Emma and Liz were the dearest of friends. Thank you for sharing this with us. Great post, Rick!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68642550607977134392012-11-07T20:02:27.188-05:002012-11-07T20:02:27.188-05:00Rick, I have to say that your assessment of the bo...Rick, I have to say that your assessment of the book at the end of the article raises some question about the author's writing skills, but most of all I think that title is awful. I know what he was going for, but it doesn't work for me. Otherwise, it sounds like an entertaining look at Montgomery's career. I have always admired her as an actress, never more than her performance as Lizzie Borden. It always fascinates me to see an actor or actress who has become so well-known for light and comedic work be allowed to step out of type. She was wonderful. Excellent article, Rick!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-18095048335161599722012-11-07T19:58:47.020-05:002012-11-07T19:58:47.020-05:00It's a very good movie, Toto. During the filmi...It's a very good movie, Toto. During the filming, Liz and the dog, Emma, became very attached to each other. When the movie was completed, Emma's owner/trainer offered to give Emma to Liz. She refused at first, but eventually consented. Emma eventually died from tumors. Years later, when filming another movie, Liz caught a few minutes of SECOND SIGHT: A LOVE STORY and broke into tears. Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-57938396118131655232012-11-07T18:21:26.362-05:002012-11-07T18:21:26.362-05:00This sounds like an interesting read. I thought El...This sounds like an interesting read. I thought Elizabeth was quite fun in "Bewitched." Can you share with us her story about the yellow Lab? Like you, I thought "Second Sight: A Love Story" was sweet, but I am a sucker for a good dog movie.toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.com