40. Elizabeth Montgomery Wasn’t the Top Pick to Play Samantha
It’s tough to picture anyone else wiggling their nose in such an adorable way! But show producers initially had a different actress in mind for the lead role. Tammy Grimes, who was offered the role first, ended up passing on the part.
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Her reasoning? Allegedly it came down to Samantha’s interests. Herbie J. Pilato, a writer and lover of classic TV shows, was interviewed by Fox News about Grimes’ issues with the character. He said that she felt that if Samantha had magical powers, why wasn’t she using them to cure global diseases?