Rare Vintage Photos of Sitcom Starlets from the 1960s

Few sitcom entrances were as enchanting as Elizabeth Montgomery’s Samantha Stephens twitching her nose on Bewitched. Debuting in 1964, the series made Montgomery a household name as the elegant suburban witch trying to live a normal mortal life. Viewers loved Samantha’s wit, warmth, and quiet defiance of everyday annoyances.

Following Bewitched, Montgomery took on more dramatic television roles, proving her range in several acclaimed TV films during the 1970s and 1980s. She remained deeply associated with Samantha Stephens, though, and the role continues to define her legacy as one of the most beloved magical characters in television history.