Elizabeth Montgomery, the star of 'Bewitched,' decided to leave the show despite its renewal for two more seasons. Peter Ackerman, son of the executive producer, reveals the behind-the-scenes drama in his memoir.
After charming audiences as America’s favorite witch, Elizabeth Montgomery was ready for a fresh start. Despite ' Bewitched ' being renewed for Seasons 9 and 10, its star wanted out. And there was more to it than ratings taking a dip. Peter Ackerman was only 10 years old at the time, but he would later learn of the drama unfolding behind the scenes. His father, Harry Ackerman, was the executive producer of numerous hit shows, including ' Bewitched .
Following 'Bewitched,' Montgomery was ready to shed her squeaky clean image. She went on to focus on dramatic TV films. She also worked with her fourth and final husband, actor Robert Foxworth. The star passed away in 1995 at age 62 from colon cancer. Ackerman still vividly recalls the last time he saw 'Aunt Liz.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER 'By this time my dad was working on the Paramount lot,' he explained.
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