Comments on: In Celebration of Agnes Moorehead http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/ MovieMorlocks.com is the official blog for Turner Classic Movies (TCM). No topic is too obscure or niche to be excluded from our film discussions. And we welcome your comments on our blogs and bloggers. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joared http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-10664 Joared Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:36:40 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-10664 Delighted in reading these accounts of Miss Moorehead's life. I vividly recall seeing her in Shreveport, La. in '52 or '53 stage performance of "Sorry, Wrong Number." She was phenomenal -- should have been allowed to create the movie role. Her "Don Juan In Hell" performance had been highly recognized which partly motivated our desire to see her show since our college drama dept. was in the process of presenting "Don Juan..." Prior arrangements with our attendance included Miss Moorehead graciously meeting with our small group backstage following her "...Wrong Number" show. We were most appreciative of her discussing our upcoming production so encouragingly. In retrospect, she must have privately thought how young, ill-prepared but ambitious we were to be undertaking such a daunting piece. She masked whatever reservations she might have had for us, but have since wished I could have overheard comments she probably made after we left the room -- maybe, "Would you believe the audacity of those students!" Or, maybe we touched memories for her of her college acting days. I believed at the time and have continued to think she was married to Paul Gregory at the time, so was surprised to see nothing in her biography to confirm that as fact. Delighted in reading these accounts of Miss Moorehead’s life. I vividly recall seeing her in Shreveport, La. in ‘52 or ‘53 stage performance of “Sorry, Wrong Number.” She was phenomenal — should have been allowed to create the movie role. Her “Don Juan In Hell” performance had been highly recognized which partly motivated our desire to see her show since our college drama dept. was in the process of presenting “Don Juan…” Prior arrangements with our attendance included Miss Moorehead graciously meeting with our small group backstage following her “…Wrong Number” show. We were most appreciative of her discussing our upcoming production so encouragingly. In retrospect, she must have privately thought how young, ill-prepared but ambitious we were to be undertaking such a daunting piece. She masked whatever reservations she might have had for us, but have since wished I could have overheard comments she probably made after we left the room — maybe, “Would you believe the audacity of those students!” Or, maybe we touched memories for her of her college acting days.

I believed at the time and have continued to think she was married to Paul Gregory at the time, so was surprised to see nothing in her biography to confirm that as fact.

]]> By: blais edelen http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-9353 blais edelen Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:53:53 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-9353 as a lifelong fan of ms moorehead and her work, i truly enjoyed this great website and the informative interview-it is great to know she still has so many fans out there like me who truly appreciate her many wonderful characterizations.i am looking forward to reading her biography. as a lifelong fan of ms moorehead and her work, i truly enjoyed this great website and the informative interview-it is great to know she still has so many fans out there like me who truly appreciate her many wonderful characterizations.i am looking forward to reading her biography.

]]> By: Somnath http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-8546 Somnath Wed, 20 May 2009 13:03:26 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-8546 I did not knew anything about it before... thanks for this post..... I did not knew anything about it before… thanks for this post…..

]]> By: KClayton http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7759 KClayton Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:20:41 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7759 In Debbie Reynolds autobiography she mentions 2 times that Agnes had mentioned having been married 3 times. Could you shed any light on this discepency and what you discovered for your book. In Debbie Reynolds autobiography she mentions 2 times that Agnes had mentioned having been married 3 times. Could you shed any light on this discepency and what you discovered for your book.

]]> By: moirafinnie http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7586 moirafinnie Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:12:41 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7586 I've never come across any material, including Mr. Tranberg's book, that indicated any real, long-lasting enmity between <b>Agnes Moorehead</b> and <b>Elizabeth Montgomery</b>. As a professional striving for perfection, Ms. <b>Moorehead</b> did seem to chafe a bit under the sometimes formulaic parameters of a sitcom, as indicated in some interviews. There may have been a bit of friction at times, as there is in almost any creative foray, but in the end that professionalism, the financial security, and mutual self-respect of all involved appears to have overcome any underlying tension, allowing viewers the enjoyment of a well-crafted half hour. I’ve never come across any material, including Mr. Tranberg’s book, that indicated any real, long-lasting enmity between Agnes Moorehead and Elizabeth Montgomery. As a professional striving for perfection, Ms. Moorehead did seem to chafe a bit under the sometimes formulaic parameters of a sitcom, as indicated in some interviews. There may have been a bit of friction at times, as there is in almost any creative foray, but in the end that professionalism, the financial security, and mutual self-respect of all involved appears to have overcome any underlying tension, allowing viewers the enjoyment of a well-crafted half hour.

]]> By: paying guest in andheri east http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7585 paying guest in andheri east Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:09:54 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7585 I have never noticed. She was in 173 out of 254 episodes and was in the very last episode that aired in 1972. In all there were 7 seasons. I have never heard that Agnes Moorehead and Elizabeth Montgomery hated each other. Actually if that's true I find that somewhat disappointing because they were both so good in their respective roles and worked together for the better part of a decade. I have never noticed. She was in 173 out of 254 episodes and was in the very last episode that aired in 1972. In all there were 7 seasons. I have never heard that Agnes Moorehead and Elizabeth Montgomery hated each other. Actually if that’s true I find that somewhat disappointing because they were both so good in their respective roles and worked together for the better part of a decade.

]]> By: moirafinnie http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7423 moirafinnie Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:24:38 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7423 <i>"What sort of accent did Agnes Moorehead (Endora) have on Bewitched?..thanks..by..Anisha"</i> Her accent sounds to me like her own imperious one, I suspect. While <b>Agnes Moorehead</b> could adopt a credible Midwestern, New England, English, French and Scottish accent, Endora seems to me to belong to the actress' imaginative repertoire of grande dame voices. You might find more detailed info about the creation of her character on that show at <b><a href="//www.harpiesbizarre.com/”" rel="nofollow">Bewitched @ Harpies Bizarre</a></b> “What sort of accent did Agnes Moorehead (Endora) have on Bewitched?..thanks..by..Anisha”

Her accent sounds to me like her own imperious one, I suspect. While Agnes Moorehead could adopt a credible Midwestern, New England, English, French and Scottish accent, Endora seems to me to belong to the actress’ imaginative repertoire of grande dame voices. You might find more detailed info about the creation of her character on that show at
Bewitched @ Harpies Bizarre

]]> By: Anisha http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7422 Anisha Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:20:24 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7422 What sort of accent did Agnes Moorehead (Endora) have on Bewitched?..thanks..by..<a href="http://www.buy-to-let-centre.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Anisha</a> What sort of accent did Agnes Moorehead (Endora) have on Bewitched?..thanks..by..Anisha

]]> By: christy http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-7228 christy Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:01:59 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-7228 Moira, this was an absolutely marvelous article. Again, so much I didn't know, and you illuminated a great presence in film, theater, radio, and television. Thank you for sharing so much of your expertise! Moira, this was an absolutely marvelous article. Again, so much I didn’t know, and you illuminated a great presence in film, theater, radio, and television. Thank you for sharing so much of your expertise!

]]> By: moirafinnie http://moviemorlocks.com/2008/12/10/5687/#comment-6463 moirafinnie Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:41:24 +0000 http://moviemorlocks.com/?p=5687#comment-6463 I'm really glad that you enjoyed the article, Mr. Sardonicus. The nearly silent <b>The Twilight Zone</b> episode called "The Invaders" is mentioned in the article and a link to the episode online was also included near the conclusion of the blog piece above. I hope that you enjoy it if you haven't seen it lately. It is quite brilliant. I'm glad that you mentioned <b>Agnes Moorehead</b>'s well done performance on <b>The Rifleman</b> as the lady bounty hunter out to bag a wanted man for an unusual reason. According to those who worked with her on that episode of the Western series, she was a quiet, reserved individual whose concentration on the creation of her character was remarkably focused and professional. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the article, Mr. Sardonicus.

The nearly silent The Twilight Zone episode called “The Invaders” is mentioned in the article and a link to the episode online was also included near the conclusion of the blog piece above. I hope that you enjoy it if you haven’t seen it lately. It is quite brilliant.

I’m glad that you mentioned Agnes Moorehead’s well done performance on The Rifleman as the lady bounty hunter out to bag a wanted man for an unusual reason. According to those who worked with her on that episode of the Western series, she was a quiet, reserved individual whose concentration on the creation of her character was remarkably focused and professional.

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