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On the hit 1960s sitcom Bewitched, Dick York played Darrin Stephens, the long-suffering mortal married to witch-turned-housewife, Samantha. Yet in season six of the show’s eight-season run,...
Richard Allen York (September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor. He was the first actor to play Darrin Stephens on the ABC fantasy sitcom Bewitched. He played teacher Bertram Cates in the film Inherit the Wind (1960).
Dick York, who played Darrin Stephens in "Bewitched," died in 1992 at age 63. The cause of death was complications from emphysema. He's featured in a new documentary by Daniel Henares.
Dick York played Darrin Stephens on 'Bewitched' from 1964 to 1969, when physical ailments left him unable to continue in the role.
Dick York starred on the first few seasons of "Bewitched," but ended up being replaced in his role as Darrin. Here's why the actor left the show.
After playing Darrin Stephens for six seasons, Dick York suddenly left the classic ’60s show, Bewitched, and was replaced by Dick Sargent for the remaining three seasons. York’s abrupt departure from the set was tricky as he was a main character; however, it was for valid reasons.
Why did Dick York leave 'Bewitched'? His health made work impossible. Many have speculated through the years that Dick York's departure from the show had to do with either a dispute with the network or show executives or a clash with the cast, but nothing could be further from the truth.
The gangly York is best remembered as the first and most frustrated "Darrin Stephens" on the long-running TV series Bewitched (1964). He left the series in 1969 because of a chronic back ailment.
The great Dick York was best known and well-loved for his long-suffering mortal role of Darrin Stephens on the long-running magical sitcom, Bewitched. This high-strung normal fella was living with a witch —unaware of the chaos he was in for.
Dick York left Bewitched amicably, with the cast and crew rallying around the ailing actor in a touching display of empathy. He made only one public comment about his departure from the series.