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Sol Saks Obituary
Saks' wife Sandra says he died Saturday at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Los Angeles, where he was being treated for pneumonia.
Saks wrote the pilot script for "Bewitched," but he never wrote another episode of the ABC series about a witch married to a mortal. The show starring Elizabeth Montgomery ran from 1964 to 1972.
Longtime friend Paul Wayne told the Los Angeles Times that the pilot script earned Saks royalties for life.
Saks is survived by his wife, daughter Mary Spivey, son Daniel Saks, two granddaughters and two great-grandsons.
His wife says no service will be held because Saks considered a lavish 100th birthday party a living memorial.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
38 Entries
April 19, 2020
My condolences to the family. I loved the show, Bewitched. I watched it, until the took it off. It's back on Xfinity Demand, again. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family.
florence kibore
November 30, 2012
dear sandra and mary
I i am florence kibore the wife of the lata dr zachary kibore from kenya, i am currently visting in maryland. sorry for the death of this great friend of my late husband. when he came to kenya he met zavk who helped him in translation in kisii distict and later he invited my husband to visit him in america. i send my sympayhy. florence. [email protected]
Barbara Wolke
May 18, 2011
Dear Sandra and family,
My deepest sympathies. Sol was my mother Shela's first cousin.
Sincerely,
Barbara Wolke
Mary Fillingim
May 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to Sol's family, I often escaped in the bewitched series, my sister and I being 15 months apart, she black haired and I blonde, we were samantha and serena, and would pretend to disappear and fly and I especially enjoyed the Boyce and Hart episode, at the cosmos cotillion, thanks Sol, I too still look for it and watch Bewitched, there will never be another show like it, never...
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Verna R
April 26, 2011
April 26, 2011 To The Family
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to you in this time of need. and to Sol thank you so much for the series of Bewitched. I have all the seasons and still watch them, as well as children watch and enjoy it too. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Verna (Canada)
April 26, 2011
Dear Sol Saks thank you from the bottom of my heart, Bewitched was and is one of my very favortie tv shows of all time. Even today I try to find reruns of it. I love you and I am so glad you lived to be 100. Sincerely yours, Angelina Rodriguez-Houston, Texas. Thank you for Bewitched! :)
A friend
April 26, 2011
To Sol Saks family: Please allow us to extend our heartfelt sympathy. The Bible teaches that "God is love".(1John 4:16)Surely a God of love cares about you and your family at this time of grief. Take comfort in that love. You are in our prayers.
Rose
April 25, 2011
To The Family:
I think Sol had it right, we are to cry at a Birth and rejoice at a homegoing. Even though he's not here, in the flesh, his memories will remain forever. I, too, am a baby boomer who still enjoys watching Bewitched to this day. I am praying for your family.
KATHY
April 25, 2011
BEWITCHED .... I STILL WATCH IT TO THIS DAY AND STILL LAUGH LIKE IT'S THE FIRST TIME I'VE WATCHED AN EPISODE !!! THANK YOU FOR WRITING THAT PILOT SCRIPT .... GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!! R.I.P. MR. SAKS .........
Cheryl
April 25, 2011
Heartfelt sympathies to the family. Thanks Sol for the lasting memories of one of my favorite shows. I have the first 3 seasons ! What a reunion you all are having above. God Bless
Sue Christiansen
April 24, 2011
Thank You so much for the wonderful Bewitched. I so enjoy them to this day and we have ordered all of them.
I alwalys wished I could have her powers. What fun! Paul Lynde was my favorite.
Henryk Zaleski
April 24, 2011
Rest in peace.
M. TERRY
April 23, 2011
i loved watching BEWITCHED as a child. I still watch now. Thank you MR SOL SAKS for good clean show, and a show that people still watch. RIP SIR.
April 23, 2011
I didn't know Mr. Saks. But we should all be so fortunate to know someone like him, and have such beautiful words written about us. I am truly sorry for you loss. Please find comfort in reading Exodus 34:6. Sending love and sympathy.
M.Grove, Mphs,TN
Delores
April 23, 2011
My heart goes to the family of Saks. It is my hope that you can find comfort in John 5:28,29
Cheryl O
April 23, 2011
Sol Saks, a name I heard my entire life. Rest in Peace, Mr. Sol.
Lynn Ford
April 23, 2011
I grew up watching Bewitched as a child when it first came on tv and still watch it today on TV Land. Thank you Mr Saks for good tv and the wonderful characters I just loved Agnes Moorehead and Paul Lynde. Prayers go out to the family.
April 23, 2011
Thanks Sol for the Bewitching memories.
Josiah Soto
April 23, 2011
i am so sorry for your lost but the bible brings out a hope that you can see your dead loved ones again one day on a beautiful paradise earth at john5:22&23
Angela Wrenn
April 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Sol Saks, I was a huge "Bewitched" fan back in the 60's through the 70's, My prayers are with his family, and as for his 100th birthday party!!! Well all I can say is Enjoy and cherish his memories!
Angela Wrenn - Mineola, NY
Rick Valpone
April 22, 2011
Any T.V. sitcom that had Paul Lynde as a guest star was and is a favorite of mine.
Gail Glickman
April 22, 2011
Dear Sandy, Mary, and Danny,
Uncle Sol brought laughs to milions through his work, but the real treasures are the laughs that just kept going until the very end. The December party was a true loving legend to the Uncle who gave so much to all of us. With love and sadness, Cousin Gail
Benito
April 22, 2011
When you wrote the pilot script, Bewitched was destined to be an American Classic. Kudos to you, dear Mr. Saks. Generations will forever enjoy Bewitched because of you taking the initial step in setting the foundation of a wonderful family oriented show.
May your loved ones take comfort in the blessings bestowed upon you from millions of Bewitched followers, including myself, a baby boomer.
Lee Ann Lickteig
April 22, 2011
My all-time favorite show!!!!!! Thank you, Sol Saks! My daughter remembers me making her watch Bewitched before we went to afternoon kindergarten. I would tape the last 5 minutes for her. She now has an advertising degree just like Darren!!!!! Condolences to Sol's family and friends.
DONNA
April 22, 2011
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. "BEWITCHED" HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE FROM THE JINGLE TILL THE END OF THE SHOW. YES I'M GLUED TO THE TELEVISION WHEN IT COMES EVEN TODAY. THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS.
Eleanor Kielczweski
April 22, 2011
Never met the man but I would like to thank him for the laughs he provided all of us with Bewitched. RIP
Gail Siegel
April 22, 2011
To the family of Sol Saks, I wish to extend my condolences for your loss.
I've enjoyed, and still enjoy, watching Bewitched. I remember when it first came on tv and I would watch on my black & white portable tv.
Rest In Peace, Sol Saks. Enjoy your reunion in Heaven with "Samantha" aka Elizabeth Montgomery & both "Darren's" aka Dick York & Dick Sargent.
Vera Gallagher
April 22, 2011
Thank you for many many great escapes through such creative writing. Mr. Saks characters are lexicons in American culture: Aunt Clara, Dr. Bombay,Darren,
the nosy neighbor, and of course the line to say when ever I'm asked to do the impossible "Who do you think I am Samantha Stevens"?
R Golay
April 22, 2011
To the the family of Sol Saks - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Sol will be missed by many.
Gail Gamble
April 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Sol Saks, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I find much comfort from the Bible where it assures us that Our Heavenly Father is near to those that are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Recalling happy memories of the times you had together will help you to keep smiles on your faces and joy in your hearts.
Jasmine
April 22, 2011
Thank you for a great show. I still watch it. Rest in Peace and comfort, serenity and blessings to the family.
Connie McCulloch
April 22, 2011
Thanks for the memories of such a funny show. I still love it.I pray the family will feel the comfort and peace God gives.
April 22, 2011
Dear Sol Saks:
May the Pace and Blessings be with you and your family always. Your pilot scripts of "Bewitched" are so wonderful to watch on TV. Sabree
April 22, 2011
Dear Sol Saks:
May the Peace and Blessings Always be with you and your family.
The Pilot scripts for "Bewitched" was so aweson and the show is still wonderful to watch on tv.
Sabree
Rob Lewitz
April 22, 2011
Condolences to the family. A TV pioneer with an unforgettable name!
STEVEN CONSTANCIA
April 22, 2011
RIP
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