Alice Pearce 1964, Pearce was originally approached to play the part of Grandmama in the ABC television comedy series "The Addams Family". She turned down the part, which went to veteran actress Blossom Rock. In 1964, Pearce joined the cast of "Bewitched" as the nagging and nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz. Pearce's scenes were almost entirely reactions to the witchcraft she had witnessed at the house across the street. Her hysterical accusations against Samantha, played by Elizabeth Montgomery, and the disbelief of her husband Abner (George Tobias), provided a common thread through many of the series' early episodes. She played the role until
Samantha Noble who was a regular cast member of the show. Samantha Noble Samantha C. Noble (born 15 May 1984) is an Australian actress who has worked on television series and films. She is currently best known for her role as Jade/Amitiel in "Gabriel", and has appeared in several films including "See No Evil" and "Court of Lonely Royals". Samantha was born in Adelaide, South Australia. She is the oldest of three children. Her younger siblings are Jess Noble (a journalist), and Dan Noble (an entrepreneur). Their parents are renowned actor John Noble and Penny Noble - who owns a Yoga school.