‘Dark Shadows’ Icon David Selby Received Liz Montgomery Humanitarian Award at ‘Bewitched’ Event

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September 17, 2024, marked the 60th Anniversary of Bewitched’s debut on ABC, September 17, 1964. The complete series will be released on Blu-ray early next year.

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On September 14, 2024, the Beverly Garland Theatre in North Hollywood, CA played host to the 60th Anniversary Bewitched FanFare, orchestrated by Mark R. Simpson.

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The event was co-sponsored by the Classic TV Preservation Society (CTVPS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the positive social influence of classic television programming and its stars.

Elizabeth Montgomery, who died in 1995 from cancer, was the star of Bewitched. As Samantha Stephens, the witch with a twitch, Montgomery bespelled viewers with her magical appeal.

Montgomery, daughter of famed actor Robert Montgomery, co-starred on Bewitched with Dick York and then Dick Sargent as her mortal advertising man-husband Darrin.

Other stars on the show included Agnes Moorehead, who played Samantha’s feisty mother Endora, and David White as Larry Tate, Darrin's self-absorbed boss.

In real life, Montgomery was a dedicated advocate for several social and political causes and donated her time, money, and public person to many charitable organizations.

Actor David Selby is best known as Quentin Collins on TV’s legendary gothic daytime drama, Dark Shadows, and as Richard Channing on TV’s iconic prime-time soap Falcon Crest.

As did Montgomery, David Selby (who is alive and well and as vibrant as ever), utilizes his public persona for the highest good of all those concerned.

Selby received the Elizabeth Montgomery Magical Humanitarian Award at the Bewitched FanFare. The following words are ingrained on the Award’s plaque:

David Selby

In recognition, appreciation, and gratitude for your immortal goodwill, “down to earth” personality, and personal and professional integrity as a multi-talented member of the entertainment community.

Thank you for your countless artistic skills and abilities as an actor and writer; your grace and humility as a human being, your generosity and tireless dedication to the arts and humanities, and countless charities and good causes.

The entertainment world, and the world in general, is a better place because of you and your prolific and pure heart, soul, and creative spirit.

David Selby holds the Elizabeth Montgomery Magical Humanitarian Award presented by Herbie J PilatoPhoto byLydia Camargo

Other special guests at the Bewitched FanFare included Chris York, son of actor Dick York, Bewitched special guest star Kit Smythe (who was the original choice to play Ginger on Gilligan’s Island), and entertainment historians/archivists Rob Ray and Pat McFadden.

From Left: Mark R. Simpson, David Selby, Chris York, Herbie J Pilato at the 'Bewitched' FanFare event at the Beverly Garland Theatre.Photo byLydia Camargo