diff --git a/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py b/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
index d2504f2188..1db98e15e1 100644
--- a/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
+++ b/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
@@ -917,12 +917,10 @@
         return Slider.rgbPanel(self, cb)
 
     def select(self):
-        base.startTk()
         base.startDirect()
         direct.select(self)
 
     def deselect(self):
-        base.startTk()
         base.startDirect()
         direct.deselect(self)