“This book is MUCH more than a piece of mere
memorabilia-entertainment…although it’s a completely engaging and highly
entertaining read! In her generation, there were few women on TV who
could compete with the lasting appeal of Liz Montgomery, and this epic
book–filled with insider info and stuffed with great photos–certainly makes the
case for her enduring legacy. Pilato’s book deserves to be on the shelf
of both serious students of TV history and casual fans with a thirst for
knowing all there is to know about the Bewitched star…A great
read and an historical reference.”
— R.L McCullough, Where Hollywood Hides
“…a definitive source…rare
and factual insight into what makes an actor, a hit show, and much more…Pilato
is a virtual professor of popular culture…essential reading.”
— Ed Spielman, creator of the
Emmy Award-winning ABC-TV series Kung Fu
“Pilato has served up a gourmet reader's feast with new,
never-before-published material as well as culled from his massive buffet of
previous books. Exhaustively detailed and annotated with a plethora of film and
TV appearances, this book is an ‘essential’ for classic TV fans and the
millions who will forever be bewitched by Elizabeth Montgomery.”
— Greg Ehrbar, writer and
producer
“Herbie J Pilato has spent a
lifetime researching and writing on media, as his backlist readily attests.
Now, on the heels of his brilliant Twitch Upon A Star, comes the
ultimate resource for Montgomery fans. The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery
is a must-have for lovers of classic TV.”
— Matthew Worley, journalist,
syndicated broadcaster, host, By the Book
radio show
“Herbie J Pilato has
created a loving, extensive, and incisive portrait of an actress who deserves
the attention…An important addition to any pop culture collection.”
— Lou Aronica, New York Times
bestselling author
“Mr.
Pilato always does his homework, and this is proof of it. The Essential
Elizabeth Montgomery is a wonderfully concise guide and narrative of one of
television’s leading ladies. Although Elizabeth is missed, this book does have
the magical ability to bring her wonderful energy and charm back to the
reader.”
— Eric Scott, actor, The Waltons, and Bewitched guest star
“Herbie J Pilato’s thoroughly researched The Essential
Elizabeth Montgomery told me all about the young woman I fawned over back
in the day, and, while I was smitten with her as a young man, I came away from
Herbie’s effort with even more affection and respect for this green-eyed
beauty.”
— Paul Petersen, president and
founder of A Minor Consideration;
actor, author, and advocate
“Herbie J Pilato truly
honors the amazing life and career of Elizabeth Montgomery. With a passionate
and comprehensive chronology, Pilato weaves the story of how both her life and
career overlapped and demonstrates how her very essence aligned with each
character she portrayed…An enlightening history of an enchanted human being
that will surely make any of her fans smile.”
— Sandy Pedeflous, creator, Smile
TV
“Thank you, Herbie
J—for bringing back the magic with yet another wonderful depiction of
Elizabeth’s life story; by helping us discover her real character, and by
bringing her back into our hearts and homes through this thoughtful, lovely
book.”
— Névine Salvadé, author
“Herbie
J Pilato's The Essential Elizabeth Montgomery completes the journey of
transforming a Hollywood icon into a close personal friend. . . . [This book
is] skillfully and personally crafted; a joy to read…A perfect companion for
fans of Ms. Montgomery or Hollywood. Cheers to another great read by Mr. Pilato.”
— David E. Garamella, The Giving
Collaborative
“Herbie J Pilato has managed to
create the definitive career biography of the legendary Elizabeth Montgomery. I
am impressed with the depth of research that went into this amazing reference
work, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that Pilato was able to unearth her
smaller roles in some of television’s early masterpieces.”
— Karen L. Herman, vice president
and director, Archive of American Television (EmmyTVLegends.org)
“Absolutely gorgeous and well written.”
— Dan Weaver,
writer/director/producer (Entertainment Tonight)
"A beautiful book . . . artfully
done . . . with treasures inside."
— Dorothy Clark, producer/creator, Caribbean Radio NDE show
"We heartily recommend this volume,
especially if you’re a classic TV aficionado."
— TVWriter.net
"‘Essential’ is the word of the day
with this book, and Pilato continues to bring his trademark warmth of the
actress along with his boundless knowledge of her work. The perfect Halloween
book for those wanting a crash course in all things Montgomery. . . ."
— Journeys in Classic Film
