Moorehead Wanted To Show Off Her Skills
Moorehead appeared to enjoy her time as Endora, but she felt the role didn’t fully highlight her abilities. When Pilato turned to face York, he allegedly said, “It’s nice to perform the program, but when can we act? ” Ouch! Moorehead, on the other hand, was competent. She had previously been a member of Orson Welles’ famed Mercury Theatre rep group, and she had appeared in Citizen Kane.
York Got His Start Because Of A Nun
York’s rise to prominence was anything but conventional. He was recognized by a nun rather than a talent agency or a theater teacher! Yes, one of York’s school sisters encouraged him to seek a singing career. And he was probably delighted mom did because he received his first regular part on the radio show That Brewster Boy when he was only 15 years old.