Bewitched Star: Montgomery's Cold Shoulder to York Revealed

The seemingly close-knit cast of the 1960s sitcom Bewitched held secrets beneath the surface. Erin Murphy, who played Tabitha Stephens, disclosed that co-star Elizabeth Montgomery, who portrayed Samantha Stephens, completely cut off contact with Dick York after he left the show in 1969. This was despite the public's belief in their strong on-screen and off-screen friendship.

Murphy explained on a podcast that Montgomery viewed her role as a job, stating, "She did a job and left the job, and that was it." She added that Montgomery was a "businesswoman" who was "serious." York was forced to exit the series due to debilitating pain stemming from an injury, which worsened to the point he could no longer work.

In February 1969, an on-set incident exacerbated York's condition, leading to his collapse and subsequent departure from the show. He was replaced by Dick Sargent, with no explanation given to the audience. York tragically passed away in 1992, followed by Sargent two years later, leaving Murphy saddened by the loss of both actors.