Elizabeth Montgomery’s name still sparks an instant image for millions—a graceful blonde witch with a mischievous smile and the iconic twitch of her nose. Her portrayal of Samantha Stephens in Bewitched didn’t just make her a star; it made her a permanent part of television history. Decades after the show first aired, people still speak of her with the same warmth and affection they felt when she first appeared on their screens. She rose to fame quickly, but even long after her passing in 1995, her presence lingers in a way few performers ever achieve.