Bewitched Forever: 40th Anniversary Edition [DELUXE EDITION] (Paperback)

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It's magical: Bewitched is Nickelodeon's most popular series in the network's ten year history. Pilato has chronicled the classic witchuation comedy in BEWITCHED FOREVER, an enchanting television companion that mixes more than 150 photos, behind the scene facts, and twitch-bits, as well as exclusive cast interviews, including one up close and personal one about when Herbie met Elizabeth and their ongoing friendship. Everything you ever wanted to know about the series and the people is here. The book includes episode summaries, anecdotes, and biographies of the entire cast and crew, plus a special section on the television sequel Tabitha, which starred Lisa Hartman.

About the Author

Author CV: Herbie J. Pilato is a writer, actor, singer and dancer. He has worked as a producer/consultant for the E! True Hollywood Story, A&E's Biography, the Sci-Fi Channel's Sciography documentary series, the Screen Gems Network and Entertainment Tonight. He is also the author of several TV tomes, including The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom [Tuttle, 1995], The Kung Fu Book of Caine [Tuttle, 1993]. As an actor, he's appeared on TV's, The Golden Girls, The Bold and Beautiful, and General Hospital. He's also made hundreds of TV and radio talk show appearances, including The Tonight Show and The Maury Povich Show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Tapestry Press; 2 edition (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930819404
• ISBN-13: 978-1930819405
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #264,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INTRIGUING LOOK AT "BEWITCHED" & IT'S STARS!, June 14, 2007

By	Forrest C. Hopson "StarWatcher" (Burnsville, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lots of great pictures of beloved cast and characters highlite this book which takes a nostalgic look at the much loved "Bewitched." Having grown up watching Samantha & Darrin's courtship, marriage, and the happy event of welcoming their first child, Tabitha to their happy home- "Bewitched" became in a sense my TV family. Samantha's mother, Endora (played wonderfully by legendary actress, Agnes Moorehead) became the thorn in son-in-law Darrin's side. Lots of great episodes of Endora casting kooky spells on Darrin (which she calls everything from Dorwood to whats-his-name!) became standard play in the mortal-witch household! Insights and info on everything from Elizabeth Montgomery's enjoyment of playing both housewife-witch Samantha to her naughty side of playing go-go-hippie chick, Cousin Serena! This charming book also contains all the wonderfully wacky relatives, neighbors, acquaintances, love-interests of both Samantha & Darrin, and those magically zapped-up characters from Tabitha's fairy tale books to Darrin's clients!

The TV show's director William Asher adds so much to the "behind the scenes" of the show and his memories of wife Elizabeth Montogomery playing America's sweetheart Samantha, is very enjoyable reading! This book is a MUST-OWN item for all the fans of "Bewitched" and it'd be GREAT to see more books (with color photos PLEASE!) in the near future! I know that every time that I've ever mentioned "Bewitched" in a conversation with someone, I always get the same response- "Bewitched!" Oh yeah, I loved that show!" To Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Dick Sargent, and all the cast of "Bewitched" we love you and miss you very much! And especially Elizabeth Montgomery- "keep twitching that nose, sweetheart- for we can all still feel your magic!"

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Bewitched Bible, February 22, 2005

By	David Pierce - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though this review comes from my review of the previous edition, it still pertains to this new 40th Anniversary edition, which has a little bit about the upcoming movie.

If, ever, you have been watching 'Bewitched' and wondered just who is that pretty little witch with a twitch or who her party pooper of a husband is, or even if you do know (I'm assuming you read the credits at the first of the show) and you want to know more about them this book is THE definitive and extensive source for all things Bewitched. With tons of pictures and numerous interviews with the original cast all combined into a fun read Herbie J. Pilato brings all the magic of Bewitched to the written word. All 254 episodes are shared along with a small section devoted to Bewitched's little known spin-off Tabitha. This book is recommended to anyone who has ever fallen under the magic spell of Samantha and her family.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, absolutely wonderful, February 27, 2005

By	Simon Willard "Katrina Louise" (Devon, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

wow! this is the only word that can describe Herbie J Pilatos book. i received it three days ago and read the entire book in only 3 hours. i was an absolute pleasure to read!