Posted on 04/15/2022 3:11:29 PM PDT by lowbridge
In 1970, Agnes Moorehead performed this dramatic Biblical reading as a special guest on the 'Oral Roberts Easter Special'. The show was actually recorded a couple of months earlier, in January 1970. Moorehead, of course, was best known to TV audiences as 'Endora' the mother of Samantha on the hit ABC series 'Bewitched' at the time of this special. I thought I'd share it here as we celebrate the beginning of Passover and Easter weekend around the world.
Moorhead was a devout Christian, brought up in a strict Presbyterian household in which her father was a minister. It's been reported by her costars that Moorhead used to bring her Bible to work every day, and read it in her dressing room in between her scenes to be filmed. It's no wonder she's so passionate when doing this reading from the Bible.
The broach she wears around her neck in this Easter special is the piece of jewelry she most treasured in her life, and occasionally wore it on 'Bewitched'. It's been reported that when she passed away, she left this broach to Elizabeth Montgomery, who always admired it.
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Yes, this is great. I never knew this about Agnes Moorehead, but I love that show and to me, at least, what really makes it work is the chemistry between Moorhead and Montgomery as mother and daughter.
Thanks for posting this!
Happy Easter!
Thank you. She was a great character actress.
A number of articles that appeared in periodicals in the alternative press have identified her as a lesbian. Paul Lynde, Moorehead’s co-star on Bewitched, stated: “Well, the whole world knows Agnes was a lesbian – I mean classy as hell, but one of the all-time Hollywood dykes”.
How wonderful a find, thanks so much for sharing, it was a magnificent recital.
When Welles started The Shadow radio show, Agnes Moorehead played Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston's love interest.
Thank you. That is very good!
Doubt the label of Agnes. Paul Lynde on the other hand, pings the gaydar.
“Doubt the label of Agnes. Paul Lynde on the other hand, pings the gaydar.”
Sorry, but Agnes Moorehead was well known to be lesbian.
When I think of Agnes Moorehead, the first thing that comes to mind is Citizen Kane.
She appeared in many old radio broadcasts. What a talent.
Moorehead's close friend Debbie Reynolds stated categorically that Moorehead was not a lesbian. Reynolds's autobiography mentions the rumor and states it was started "maliciously" by one of Moorehead's husbands during their divorce.[20] Moorehead's longtime friend and producer Paul Gregory concurs in the assessment. Quint Benedetti, Moorehead's longtime employee who was homosexual, also stated that Moorehead was not a lesbian and attributed the story to Paul Lynde's frequent gossiping and rumor-mongering.[21]Let's avoid spreading malicious gossip about someone who cannot defend her honor.
“I mean classy as hell, but one of the all-time Hollywood dykes”.”
Almost everybody associated with Elizabeth Montgomery on that show was gay or lesbian. But Agnes was great.
Really? Never heard it.
Sorry, but not believing it. See other posts.
“Really? Never heard it.”
I grew up in Los Angeles. It was known, but not openly publicized. Like Rock Hudson. Like Victor Buono.
“Sorry, but not believing it. See other posts.”
Believe or disbelieve whatever you want.
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