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Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE She was on a massive '60s TV show as a child, who is this beauty? Hint: it's not Charlize Theron
She was on a major TV series in the 1960s that involved a pretty blonde witch. At the time, the actress was a cute little child star who had a twinkle in her eye and very blonde hair. The fun show became enormously popular as fans followed the private lives of the actors closely. She then explored various roles in the industry as a casting director, makeup artist, stylist, acting teacher, and stunt double. As life progressed, the mother of six re-entered the entertainment world as a TV presenter for networks like Fox Reality Channel and E!, and hosted several infomercials. She also worked with Hulk Hogan, Bob Saget, Danny Bondaduce and RuPaul. Who is this beauty who is seen below as a teenager? She is Bewitched child star Erin Murphy, 61. Murphy charmed audiences as Tabitha. Erin was the magical daughter of witch Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Darrin Stephens. Murphy was also one of the last surviving original cast members of Bewitched, along with her twin sister Diane, with whom she shared the role. Last year she gave a rare interview. She has finally revealed her favorite Darrin, the role of the mortal father/husband famously played by two different actors on the beloved sitcom. Over the years, fans have debated which Darrin — originally portrayed by Dick York and later by Dick Sargent — was the better fit for the role, and now Murphy is settling the debate. 'I will give you a scoop. My entire life I have been so diplomatic because I loved them both,' she admitted to People on Saturday. 'They were wonderful guys. Watching the show, Dick York is a better Darrin.' York embodied Darrin from 1964 until a serious back injury forced him to leave the show in 1969. Sargent then took over the role until the series wrapped in 1972. Murphy fondly reflected on her close bond with York, describing how he took on a fatherly role both on and off screen. 'Dick York was a dad, and he had a lot of kids, so he was just more paternal,' she shared with the outlet. She added, 'So he was more like a dad. Dick Sargent was a great guy, and we stayed in touch until he passed away. But I'm going with Dick York on this one.' Sixty years on, Bewitched continues to captivate. The show centers on Samantha, a witch who marries a regular man, Darrin Stephens. Though she vows to live as a normal housewife, her magic constantly disrupts their ordinary life, leading to endless mischief. 'It's so interesting because I grew up on the show, so it's the only childhood I know, but I feel lucky,' Murphy said. The actress began appearing on the show as Darrin and Samantha's daughter Tabitha in 1966, and remained on the program until it ended in 1972. She and her twin sister Diane were jointly cast as Tabitha in order to comply with U.S. child labor laws limiting how many hours each girl could be put to work. But, as Murphy told Studio 10 in March 2020, she and Diane were fraternal twins and 'as soon as they hired us they realized we really don't look that much alike'. She explained 'they ended up showing my sister from the back or from a distance and then after the first year I took over'. Murphy also said Montgomery, who died from cancer in May 1995 at the age of 62, 'was like a mom' to her, adding: 'We were close off the set and I loved her very much.' However her 'favorite' co-star was Agnes Moorehead, who played Samantha's mother Endora and 'was very much like a grandma to me and I just thought she was beautiful and colorful and fun. 'And her favorite color was purple and everything in her dressing room was purple.' Later in the 1970s, there was a short-lived spin-off series called Tabitha, in which the character was played as an adult by Lisa Hartman. After Bewitched wrapped up in 1972, Erin Murphy stepped out of the spotlight, but reruns kept her a familiar face for viewers. Starting her role as Tabitha at just two years old, Murphy graduated from El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California, in 1981.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Water quality testing to begin Tuesday at Halifax area beaches
Summer has barely begun, and people are already making the most of the weather, but as the temperature rises so does the risk for bacteria. 'When the water is around body temperature, that's really the right temperature for these organisms to really have population booms,' said Elizabeth Montgomery, a water resources specialist with Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Staff with HRM will begin water quality testing at supervised beaches on July 1. 'We test weekly, typically at the beginning of the week, just so we have lots of time to retest if there's an exceedance,' she said. 'Typically, if you're at the beach on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning, you can see our lifeguard coordinators out there taking samples.' Staff will regularly test for E. coli levels, blue-green algae and other waterborne contaminants. 'We test for E. coli at all of our fresh water supervised beaches and enterococci at our brackish and saltwater supervised beaches, and that's basically to test to see if there's fecal contamination at any of the beaches.' While warmer water can create an environment for bacteria to grow, there are other contributing factors for potential closures. 'Either wildlife or waterfowl can also be a source, but also heavy rainfall can contribute to bacteria because then basically everything that's on the land gets flushed out into the water, and so that's why you tend to see beach closures or high bacteria numbers after a heavy rainfall,' said Montgomery. HRM will provide beach status updates weekdays by 8 a.m. and weekends by 9 a.m. between July 1 and September 1. However, closures due to suspected blue-green algae can happen at any time. 'We've trained all our lifeguards who work at the beaches how to observe for and watch for the signs of blue green algae. We train the lifeguards because they're there the most.' If a swimming advisory goes into effect, Montgomery said lifeguards will remain on site to advise people against going in the water. Swimming at a beach under an advisory could result in illness. 'You could see symptoms like skin rash, upset stomach, hives. Folks who have sensitive skin or are immunocompromised are more likely to see these effects, and these guidelines are really set to capture the folks who are the most at risk,' she said. Montgomery said if bacteria levels come back higher than what the guidelines recommend, staff will continue to retest the water until they are back in the appropriate range. 'We're doing our best to monitor on our beaches and we feel confident that we're delivering like a safe service at these places,' she said. Albro Lake Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth, N.S., is pictured on Monday, June 30, 2025. (CTV Atlantic/Stephanie Tsicos) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
24-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Past blue-green algae blooms in Halifax have not been dangerous to humans, research finds
Blue-green algae can be a real buzzkill for those looking to cool off with a dip at one of Halifax's 20 supervised beaches, but new data from researchers at Dalhousie University suggests the risk to humans who go swimming when the algae is present has been limited over the past few years. The team monitored eight recreational beaches over three years and found that though the genes that produce blue-green algae were present at each site, the toxins detected were well below Health Canada's acceptable levels for toxins in drinking water, let alone recreation. "We don't know that that's the conditions all the time, but through our research, it's looking really promising that even where we're seeing these blooms, we're not seeing toxins that would be considered a risk to people who are swimming," says Elizabeth Montgomery, a water resource specialist for the municipality's environment and climate change team. The sites monitored include Lake Banook, Kearney Lake, Penhorn Lake, Chocolate Lake, Cunard Pond and several spots in Shubie Park. Cunard Pond, in particular, has seen many beach closures due to blue-green algae blooms in recent years. Blue-green algae occurs in all parts of Nova Scotia and once it appears in a body of water, it will bloom again when the conditions are right. The algae produces toxins that can cause illness in humans and be fatal to pets. All Halifax Regional Municipality supervised beaches are monitored for blue-green algae from July 1 to Aug. 31. As per the HRM's current policy, if blue-green algae is spotted at one of the city's supervised lakes, the beach is shut down until further testing can be completed. On Tuesday, Montgomery told CBC News the research gives the municipality a better picture of what's happening in city lakes and may help them make faster decisions around reopening beaches. "We're looking at being more reactive, using the information we're getting from this research, and testing more quickly, and depending on what those test results say, opening the beach," she said. Overall, Montgomery sees the results as encouraging. "It's a relief because we advise people not to swim at our beaches when they're closed but we know that they do anyway," she said. She said people still shouldn't let their guard down while swimming, making sure to avoid drinking the water and to dry off vigorously and shower when they're done. But dogs face more of a risk, she said, though not typically from accidentally drinking lake water when blue algae is present. They can be harmed by accidentally eating benthic blue-green algae mats — slimy sheets that can wash up on shore and are often fatal when ingested, as was likely the case when two dogs died at Shubenacadie-Grand Lake in 2021. The only way to make sure you're swimming in water that has been tested, Montgomery said, is to visit one of HRM's supervised beaches. "If you're looking for that extra level of precaution, I do recommend coming … they're really nice," she said.
Geek Vibes Nation
30-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Vibes Nation
Imprint Television To Release Seasons 5 & 6 Of 'Bewitched' On Blu-Ray This July
Imprint Television has announced a new title to join the collection on Blu-Ray in July: Bewitched: Seasons 5 & 6 (1968-1970). This magical series represents one of the most enduring sitcoms to emerge from the '60s. The release includes all 60 episodes from the two seasons newly restored from the original elements along with some incredible special features. Imprint is a specialty label based out of Australia whose releases can be played in Blu-Ray players worldwide, including U.S. players. All first pressings of each release will have strictly limited-edition deluxe packaging along with new transfers, audio commentaries, exclusive bonus features & more. These releases will be limited to 1,500 copies only. Details can be found below: Bewitched – Seasons 5 & 6 (1964-1966) Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: United by love, Darrin and Samantha Stephens may look like a classic American couple, but they have a secret that distinguishes them from their suburban neighbors – ad executive Darrin is a mortal, but Samantha is a beautiful witch. While Samantha is mostly content with living life as a mortal, her mother, Endora, cannot imagine what she sees in Darrin. Although Samantha does her best to avoid using her magical powers, sometimes she just can't resist. Elizabeth Montgomery is joined by Dick York as Darrin in Season 5, replaced by Dick Sargent in Season 6. Agnes Moorehead, David White, and many more beloved actors round out the sensational ensemble for this much-loved 1960s classic fantasy sitcom – now coming to Blu-ray for the very first time. 8-DISC BLU-RAY SET + 146-page hardcover booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging. Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p High-definition presentation of all 60 episodes from Seasons 5 & 6, restored by Sony Television from the original elements with LPCM 2.0 Mono audio in original 1.33:1 aspect ratio and optional English HOH subtitles Limited Edition Hardbox packaging with original opening titles animation art 146-page booklet featuring original Story Information for every episode NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato, featuring Steve Olim (from the Columbia Make-Up Department) and Chris York (son of actor Dick York) on Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Audio Commentary by historian Herbie J. Pilato, featuring Steve Olim (from the Columbia Make-Up Department) and Chris York (son of actor Dick York) on NEW Audio Commentary by Bewitched historian Herbie J. Pilato and guest star John Whitaker on Samantha and the Beanstalk Audio Commentary by historian Herbie J. Pilato and guest star John Whitaker on Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33 Optional English HOH Subtitles
