Small pic of my book cover

So I can use it on various websites.

 

 

Announcing the 50th Anniversary Edition of My Book

Albany, GA – BearManor Media proudly announces the release of its new book, The Bewitched History Book, 50^th Anniversary Edition.

 

 For over fifty years the beloved 60s sitcom Bewitched has been enchanting television audiences. Created at a turbulent time in American history, Bewitched offered a brief respite from the worries of the day. The Bewitched History Book ties in the events of the times with each episode and breaks down each episode in depth with in depth reviews. Rare trivia and photos accompany the episodes as you learn which witch went which way along with what mortal madness materialized in the swinging 60s of suburbia! This 50^th Anniversary Edition includes more than 25 additional RARE photos, corrections in dates and quotes, and the biggest change is that all references to Samantha’s husband are by his given name “Darrin” except when used by one of the characters who would refer to him as “Durwood.”

 

To learn about this or other BearManor Media titles, please visit our website at www.bearmanormedia.com.

 

 Format: Softcover; 6” x 9”; 748 pages  ISBN:  1-59393-441-6 Available through Ingram and amazon.com    Price:  $44.95

 

Format: Hardcover; 6” x 9”; 748 pages                       ISBN:  1-59393-442-4

            Available through Ingram and amazon.com     Price:  $54.95

Happy 50th Erin and Diane!

 

These ladies are Erin and Diane Murphy who played Tabitha on Bewitched. They both have a signed copy of my book and it's their 50th birthday today!

Weekend of Dreams

I will update this post later however I had a great weekend at The Hollywood Show last weekend.

Here I am with the Tabithas, Adam, and Dr. Bombay with my book:)

Book signing at the Hollywood Show!!

As of a couple weeks ago, I'm now a celebrity!! According to the Hollywood Show's website http://hollywoodshow.com/starDetail.php?id=1163, I am. You see, this weekend - January 12 & 13 - I will be signing copies of THE BEWITCHED HISTORY BOOK along side 94 other celebrities including people from Bewitched!

From Bewitched there will be the twins who played Tabitha, Erin and Diane Murphy. This is Diane's first autograph signing show. David Mandel, who played their brother Adam, will also be there along with Bernard Fox a.k.a. Dr. Bombay! And that's not all! There are several guest stars including Francine York (Venus from Season Eight's "Bewitched, Bothered, and Baldoni"), William Schallert (Dr. Anton from Season Six's "Samantha's Curious Cravings"), Ron Masak (various roles including Season Five's "Samantha's Power Failure" as Buck the Manager) and Heather Woodruff Perry (from Season Three's "It's Wishcraft" most memorably). In fact, Heather will be sharing my table and I'm very honored and happy!

Hope to see you there!!

Quoted in new book about Elizabeth Montgomery!

My friend and author Herbie J. Pilato just released his biography of Elizabeth Montgomery called Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched Life and Career of Elizabeth Montgomery (Taylor Trade Publishing). He was just the guy to do so as he was one of the only people Liz allowed to interview her, and at her house!

Herbie J and I have been friends for about a decade now and he asked for my opinion on Liz's different interpretations of Samantha when playing against both Dick York and Dick Sargent. He included my quote in his book!

Not only that, but at the end of the book there is a suggested reading section and aside from his own The Bewitched Book and Bewitched Forever, my book was the only other one devoted to the show that he listed! I thank him very much for that and congratulate him on publishing the only book about Liz worthy of her.

Also, take note of what Amazon.com shows as "Frequently Bought Together":

So awesome!

What are you waiting for? Pop on over to Amazon.com and purchase both today!

Fangoria magazine reviewed my book! (?!!)

On August 26, 2012 I decided to Google The Bewitched History Book and was shocked to find that Fangoria magazine-which is devoted to the horror genre of films and television- had review my book! That is a national magazine...true, I've never read it, but I've always seen it on the shelves.

They weren't too thrilled with the book...but what can you expect from people that want to be scared and see something horrific? The only thing horrific about Bewitched was Samantha's hair in Season Seven's "Money Happy Returns."

They gave the book two and a half skulls out of four. However they did say:

...if you’re a fan of BEWITCHED looking for a comprehensive episode guide, this book is indispensable.
 

You hear that? INDISPENSABLE!! Which I would think would deserve more skulls.

Anyway, you can read their entire review here:

Fangoria's review of The Bewitched History Book

Apparently, though, the review was only online as I looked through their print magazine in the two months that followed and didn't see it. THAT would've been awesome!