Theories On Moorehead’s Cancer
Moorehead’s experience on The Conqueror’s set may have contributed to her acquiring uterine cancer, according to one theory. And there’s some truth to it. Several additional performers from the 1956 picture, including Susan Hayward and John Wayne, died of the disease. According to People, 91 crew members received diagnoses for various diseases after working on location at Snow Canyon. Given its proximity to a Nevada nuclear weapons test site, the Utah site proved to be a poor choice.
It Was All Because Of Rascal
Yes, originally a member of Our Gang; perhaps you’re familiar with The Little Rascals? – had an important role in the success of Bewitched. Jackie Cooper oversaw Screen Gems’ programming section when he assembled a collection of comedy for ABC. Samantha Stephens’ nose-crinkling experiences, fortunately, were featured in one of these programs.