"Bewitched" Star Alice Ghostley Dies at 81

76. What a class act. Love her work on "Designing Women" She had great comic timing. She said whatever was on her (little)mind. Loved her in "Grease". Her role on "Bewitced" was also funny. Do not remember her in "The Graduate". I will rent that movie. RIP and to add what another poster said. RIP to Brett Somers. She was so great on "Match Game". Funny thing about Brett is I did not know she was married to Jack Klugman. Who did not love watching "Quincy MD. And of course Jack was in "The Odd Couple". Tv use to be so innocent. Alice we will miss you. I know you will keep them laughing in HEAVEN!

Posted at 8:37AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Anna

77. Truly a class act -- I thought you were great!

RIP, Alice.

Posted at 8:35AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Texas Twister

78. RIP Alice, she was hilarious in designing women. I don't remember which role she played in B ewitched, now I'll have to watch some episodes.

RIP Bret - I loved her on Match Game

Too bad modern day entertainers can't learn from these fine people.

P.S. Comparing Alec Baldwin to Ms. Ghostely bleh Too bad someone had to stain this wonderful tribute with such trash.

Posted at 9:24AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by andet

79. She was a Great Actress! Will miss her!

Posted at 10:16AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Jeff

80. Remember, as Aunt Esmerelda on "Bewitched," how she'd always mumble "Oh, dear" and nervously touch her cheek before she'd start to 'fade out' from the jitters?

Or as the hilarious auto-mechanics teacher in "Grease?" Ab Fab! Rest in peace, Alice

Posted at 10:45AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Skippy

81. Alice, thanks for the laughs over the years.
I'll never forget you.
May God welcome you into His Kingdom.

Posted at 11:25AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by LISAJ

82. SHE WAS GLADYS CRAVITZ ON BEWITCHED....THE NOSY NEIGHBOR.
SHE WAS HILARIOUS TOO.GREAT SHOW.

Posted at 11:42AM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Nancy

83. This woman was a fantastic actress. Esmerelda on "Bewitched" was one of the show's highlights, but it was Bernice Clifton on "Designing Women" that showed Ghostley's comedic genius. There were many episodes where my friends and I laughed until we cried, playing the scene over and over. Her rendition of a song called "Black Man" and her yelling "Don't mess with me Mandingo--I'll cut you!" are hysterical. Ms. Ghostley, you felt like a funny and sweet friend to many of us. Rest in peace, beautiful sister.

Posted at 12:11PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Carolyn Schenk dba RedRoses4Me

84. #76 - #84 --
Alice Pearce played Alice Kravitz, and was replaced by Sandra Gould when Alice died. Agnes Moorehead played Endora. All these ladies are gone now.

Posted at 12:28PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by fyi

85. She was not samathas mother that was agnes morehead, she was esmeralda!!.. always nervous.. always funny... and designing women too.. great glad those shows will be around forever...

Posted at 1:01PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by gossipking

86. Alice doesn't live here anymore.

Posted at 1:10PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by FlBiker

87. GOD BLESS, Alice.................Heaven's a little funnier !

Posted at 7:05PM on Sep 24th 2007 by noitall

88. You were so funny and entertaining. I loved to watch you on TV. You'll be missed.

Posted at 5:36PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by RIP, Alice

89. Alice Ghostley grew up in Henryetta, Oklahoma, also the town where football star, Troy Aikman, grew up. She attended the University of Oklahoma but dropped out early to pursue her career in New York. She won a Tony Award for "The Sign in Sidney Brusstein's Window".
From 1969 to 1972 she played the good witch and ditsy housekeeper Esmeralda on Bewiched. She played Bernice Clifton on Designing Women from 1987 to 1993. She earned an Emmy nomination in 1992. Her film credits include, "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Graduate", "Gator" and "Grease". Her Broadway debut was in "Leonard Sillman's New Faces in 1953. She had a great singing voice and received critical acclaim singing "The Boston Beguine" which became her signature song. This info came from her Obit in today's Tulsa World newspaper.
In this day and age, isn't it wonderful to hear about an actress who had talent and class and never any notority? Bless her !!

Posted at 1:25AM on Sep 24th 2007 by Proud to be an Okie

90. Hey #73 - You must be arrogant (and bad father) Alec Baldwin himself, to bring up your name in this tribute to Alice Ghostley. What a jerk, you are !

Posted at 1:44AM on Sep 24th 2007 by Jane