The topless photo of Erin Murphy on the internet isn’t what you think. Erin began her career while still in diapers. Discovered by an agent, as her mother pushed her stroller in Los Angeles, Erin got her first job, playing a boy in a commercial for Folgers Coffee, at eleven months. Her next job was a detergent commercial with future President Ronald Reagan.

Right before her second birthday, ABC came calling, and Erin was cast as little witch Tabitha Stephens on the top ten sitcom, Bewitched. Millions of fans around the world tuned in to see if Tabitha had inherited magical powers from her mother Samantha. They delighted in Erin’s antics as she turned bullies into bulldogs and bullfrogs, played piano like a maestro and skated like Dorothy Hamill. Magazine covers, television appearances, a series of comic books and dolls and paper dolls in her likeness soon followed.  Another interesting endorsement was Baskin Robbins Bewitched ice cream (it was horrible - vanilla with crunchy pieces of orange and licorice) but, Erin happily graced the posters and promoted it like a trooper.

After eight seasons, 23 Emmy nominations, and 254 episodes, Bewitched gracefully ended without cancellation. Despite the fact that Bewitched was filmed in the 60’s and 70’s, the popularity of the show endures. Entertainment Weekly recently named Bewitched one of the “100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time” and for the 50th Anniversary of TV Guide, they included Bewitched in the 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time and one of the Top 10 Sitcoms.  Erin helped Sony promote both the release of the feature film version of Bewitched (starring Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman) and the release of the Bewitched television series on DVD. On the upcoming Bewitched DVD Box Set, Erin will be featured hosting behind the scenes tours of the Warner Brothers Ranch & Sunset Gower Studios. Erin was also on hand in Salem to unveil a Bewitched statue for the TVLand Landmarks series. As part of one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history, Erin is embraced by fans around the world. TV Week Magazine in Australia recently named Erin number three on their list of Top 10 TV Kids of all time. In Japan she is mobbed by fans who know her as “Tabitha-san”.  

Immediately following Bewitched, Erin turned down a part on The Waltons to go to Girl Scout camp, but she didn’t lose her love for the business. During her teens, Erin modeled and did numerous commercials. She was featured in a national print campaign for Hang Ten swimwear. Her 80+ commercial appearances include memorable ones with Henry Fonda (Kodak) and Eddie Albert (Tropicana Orange Juice). She’s promoted everything from McDonald’s to Oldsmobile. Erin was able to balance a successful career with a normal childhood, including being a high school cheerleader and homecoming queen.  

As an adult, Erin has worked as a casting director, a makeup artist, a fashion stylist, an acting teacher, a motivational speaker and even as a stunt double for Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen, before deciding that her true niche is hosting. After numerous requests and much consideration, Erin has recently entered the wonderful world of direct response. Watch for her as the host of  the Ab Shark infomercial for Thane & the Bun Shaper infomercial for Emson!

 With her engaging personality, sense of humor and ability to appeal to audiences as diverse as Nickelodeon and Howard Stern, Erin is a popular celebrity host. She’s been featured on numerous programs including the Today Show, Oprah, Entertainment Tonight, Rosie O’Donnell, Good Morning America, Extra and Access Hollywood. You might also have caught her on E!, A&E, Oxygen, the TV Guide Channel or one of her numerous appearances as a National Spokesperson for TVLand. Erin can currently be seen discussing the week in reality TV on the Fox Reality Channel's Reality Remix, on TVLand Confidential and on the E! Special “Top 50 Child Stars We Love”. Erin can also be seen on several episodes of Craft Lab for the DIY Network & HGTV, Identity on NBC and is the on-air spokesperson for Allergan Medical. Erin’s comfortable talking about issues as diverse as parenting (for CNBC), fashion, beauty and cooking (Home & Family) to the OJ Simpson trial (Good Day Live). Erin was recently featured as a  "Celebrity With a Cause" on CNN Headline News. She’s equally at home on a game show, as a presenter at an awards show, or as a celebrity DJ on the radio. Erin even charmed her way thru an appearance as a sportscaster in Chicago. 

Recently, Erin has been featured in dozens of publications including People, US, Allure, USA Today, Hello!, TV Week and Inside TV. But her personal favorite is being included repeatedly in the TV Guide crossword puzzle.  

Outside of entertainment, Erin is most proud of her role as mom to six (no typo!) boys and wife to husband Darren (yes that’s really his name!). Erin is very active in the community and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty.  She’s been president of the Junior Women’s Club and is a member of her City Council Leadership Program.  Erin’s also been donating blood since she turned 18 and taped a PSA for the Red Cross in New Orleans (where she hosted a blood drive). She’s done everything from chairing golf tournaments to running the dunk tank at her hometown Fiesta and she actively supports Cure Autism Now & Autism Speaks. Erin is an avid writer with a popular blog and also regularly featured in magazines & e-zines. She has a passion for fitness, fashion, cooking, sailing, horseback riding and animals. Her motto is “The joy is in the journey!”

Last Updated: 22-Feb-2007

 

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