Montgomery’s Signature Move Was Inspired By Herself
Montgomery must take credit for that twitch. Montgomery’s odd conduct, according to historian Herbie Pilato, was inspired by an actual movement he would make unconsciously when agitated. Thus, the director William Asher – who also happened to be Montgomery’s husband! – documented her tic in the show. The rest, as they say, is history.
The Darrin Syndrome
Though the move from York to Sargent may have fooled some viewers, more astute viewers quickly saw the differences between the two actors. Some people were so taken aback by the transition that the term “Darrin Syndrome,” which refers to the habit of replacing lead performers with new stars, made its way into the Hollywood lexicon.