Erin Murphy: Agnes Moorehead Was Kind to New Darrin

Erin Murphy, the former child star of 'Bewitched', has recently addressed persistent rumors concerning the casting of Dick Sargent as Darrin. Sargent took over the role from Dick York due to York's health issues, a change that reportedly caused tension with veteran actress Agnes Moorehead, who played Endora. Murphy, who portrayed Tabitha, shared her experiences in a recent interview, aiming to set the record straight.

According to Murphy, while Moorehead may have voiced a sentiment about not liking change, the reality on set was far more amicable. Murphy emphasized that Moorehead was a consummate professional and consistently kind to Dick Sargent throughout his tenure on the show. The on-set atmosphere, she insists, never soured due to the casting switch.

Murphy suggests that narratives portraying significant conflict have been amplified over time, urging a more balanced perspective. She acknowledges Sargent played Darrin differently but maintains that Moorehead's interactions with him were always gracious. Murphy also briefly touched upon working with Paul Lynde, noting his professional demeanor despite not being overly demonstrative towards younger actors.