Synopsis
Includes:
Bewitched: Samantha's Da Vinci Dilemma (1967)
Bewitched: That Was No Chick, That Was My Wife (1967)
Bewitched: Toys in Babeland (1967)
Bewitched: Long Live the Queen (1967)
Bewitched: Out of Sync, Out of Mind (1967)
Bewitched: A Safe and Sane Halloween (1967)
Bewitched: Birdies, Bogies and Baxter (1967)
Bewitched: No Zip In My Zap (1967)
Bewitched: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1967)
Bewitched: Cheap, Cheap! (1967)
Bewitched: Business, Italian Style (1967)
Bewitched: I Get Your Nanny, You My Goat (1967)
Bewitched: My What Big Ears You Have (1967)
Bewitched: Solid Gold Mother in Law (1967)
Bewitched: Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember (1967)
Bewitched: Allergic to Ancient Macedonian Dodo Birds (1967)
Bewitched: Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here (1967)
Bewitched: To Twitch or Not to Twitch (1968)
Bewitched: If They Never Meet (1968)
Bewitched: Snob In the Grass (1968)
Bewitched: Once In a Vial (1968)
Bewitched: Splitsville (1968)
Bewitched: Man of the Year (1968)
Bewitched: The No-Harm Charm (1968)
Bewitched: Samantha's Secret Saucer (1968)
Bewitched: A Majority of Two (1968)
Bewitched: I Confess (1968)
Bewitched: Tabitha's Cranky Spell (1968)
Bewitched: Playmates (1968)
Bewitched: Hippie, Hippie, Hooray (1968)
Bewitched: How Green Was My Grass (1968)
Bewitched: McTavish (1968)
Bewitched: A Prince of a Guy (1968)
Bewitched: Samantha's Da Vinci Dilemma
When Samantha decides that her house needs painting, helpful Aunt Clara summons up the spirit of the best painter she knows: Leonardo Da Vinci (John Abbott). Trying to undo her misfire spell, Clara inadvertently places Darrin in a Renaissance costume, leading his newest client to mount an ad campaign using the image of the Mona Lisa. Naturally, Da Vinci is outraged at this desecration of his masterpiece, and it is up to Samantha to straighten things out. Written by Jerry Mayer and Paul L. Friedman, "Samantha's Da Vinci Dilemma" was first shown on December 28, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: That Was No Chick, That Was My Wife
Out of necessity, Samantha shows up in New York and Chicago simultaneously. Her gift for instant duplication ends up jeopardizing her husband Darrin's job when his new client, Springer (Herb Voland), accuses Darrin of "stepping out" with a strange blonde. In the course of events, Larry Tate's wife, Louise, becomes convinced that she is seeing double and is in dire need of psychiatric help. Written by Rick Mittleman, "That Was No Chick, That Was My Wife" first aired on November 9, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Toys in Babeland
When babysitter Endora is called away to the Taj Mahal on emergency business, little Tabitha amuses herself by bringing her toys to life. Convinced that the Stephenses are holding a costume party, a tipsy Larry Tate tries to strike up a friendship with the "humanized" toy soldier (Jim Brooks), whom he thinks has joined a new agency formed by Darrin. Written by Ed Jurist, "Toys in Babeland" was scripted during Bewitched's third season and originally scheduled to air on April 13, 1967. Because of an AFTRA strike, the episode was not ready for broadcast until season four, and not shown until September 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Long Live the Queen
On September 7, 1967, Bewitched launched its fourth season with the episode titled "Long Live the Queen." Ruth McDevitt guest stars as Ticheba, Queen of Witches, who, upon abdicating her throne, demands that Samantha take her place. Reluctantly, Darrin agrees to allow Sam to embark upon the traditional year-long reign, only to have the Stephens household besieged by the "transformed" recipients of Ticheba's previous spells. "Long Live the Queen" was written by Ed Jurist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Out of Sync, Out of Mind
When dotty old Aunt Clara tries to affix a soundtrack to Darrin's home movies of Tabitha, her spell characteristically goes awry. As a result, Samantha finds herself speaking out of sync, her lip movements failing to match her words (or, in the words of an anonymous TV Guide editor, Sam sounds like "a badly dubbed foreign film"). Dr. Bombay comes to the rescue, but the cure proves worse than the ailment. Roy Roberts takes over from Robert F. Simon in the role of Darrin's father, Frank Stephens. Written by Ed Jurist, "Out of Sync, Out of Mind" originally aired on November 2, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: A Safe and Sane Halloween
Once again, little Tabitha tries out her own rudimentary magical powers, with strange results. This time, Tabitha makes the characters in her Halloween picture book come to life -- and alas, snoopy Gladys Kravitz sees all. This episode is showcase for famed Hollywood "little people" Jerry Maren (as a gremlin), Felix Silla (as a goblin), and Billy Curtis (as a jack-o'-lantern). Written by James Henerson, "A Safe Sane Halloween" appropriately aired on October 26, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Birdies, Bogies and Baxter
Knowing that Darrin is anxious to impress his new client, a golf enthusiast named Joe Baxter (MacDonald Carey), Endora casts a spell on her son-in-law's golf clubs. As a result, Darrin plays golf brilliantly -- too brilliantly to suit the envious Baxter, who drops his account, whereupon Larry Tate drops Darrin. As it turns out, it is Mrs. Baxter (Joan Banks), rather than Samantha, who comes to the rescue. Written by David V. Robison and John L. Greene, "Birdies, Bogies and Baxter" originally aired on October 19, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: No Zip In My Zap
Mala Powers guest stars as Darrin's new client, M.J. Nilesmuster, who turns out to be his former girlfriend, Mary Jane. Certain that the woman harbors ill feelings towards him, Darrin is amazed that Mary Jane agrees to give him her account, but then accuses Samantha of using her witchcraft to cinch the deal. What he doesn't know is that Sam has temporarily lost her powers, and must rely upon the mercurial Dr. Bombay to restore her sorcery skills. Written by Barbara Avedon, "No Zip in My Zap" first aired on October 12, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Elizabeth Montgomery appears in the dual role of wifely witch Samantha Stephens and her flamboyant lookalike cousin Serena. Goaded on by Endora, Serena does her best to break up Sam's marriage to Darrin. It is all part of a master plan to force Sam to give up her mortal existence and devote all her time to her new responsibilities as Queen of the Witches, but as always, Sam has the last laugh on Endora. Written by Ed Jurist, "Double, Double, Toil and Trouble" was originally scheduled to air on September 28, 1967, but was moved up a week to October 5. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Cheap, Cheap!
Hoping to prove a point to Samantha, Endora transforms Darrin into a complete and utter tightwad. To stem Darrin's radical "austerity" program at both the office and at home, Sam attempts to counter Endora's spell. Alas, she succeeds only in converting Darrin's frugal client, Bigelow (Parley Baer), into a spendthrift, and of course, losing Darrin his job once again. Written by Ed Jurist, "Cheap, Cheap!" was originally scheduled for an October 5, 1967, airdate, but was ultimately broadcast a week earlier, on September 28. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Business, Italian Style
Endora casts a spell which enables her son-in-law, Darrin, to speak Italian -- and only Italian. This proves to be an advantage in winning over Darrin's new clients, Chef Romani (Fred Roberto) and Romani's business rep, Signor Acarius (Renzo Cesana, TV's former "Continental"). But things take a sour turn when Romani becomes convinced that Darrin is merely mocking his Italian heritage. Written by Michael Morris, "Business, Italian Style" first aired on September 21, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: I Get Your Nanny, You My Goat
Reginald Gardiner guest stars as Lord Montdrake, an aging warlock living a lonely existence in his gloomy English castle. Mistakenly believing that Darrin has stolen his servant Elspeth (Hermione Baddeley), the surly Montdrake casts a variety of irksome spells on poor Mr. Stephens. Samantha solves the dilemma when she determines that all Lord Montdrake needs is a little company to brighten his existence. Written by Ron Friedman, "I Get Your Nanny, You My Goat" was originally telecast on December 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: My What Big Ears You Have
The trouble begins when Darrin orders a rocking chair for Samantha as a surprise. Misunderstanding the situation, Endora concludes that Darrin is seeing another woman. That's why Endora casts a spell which makes Darrin's ears grow whenever he tells a lie -- and, indirectly, why Abner and Gladys Kravitz are suddenly besieged with strange, unwanted gifts. Written by Ed Jurist, "My What Big Ears You Have" first aired on December 7, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Solid Gold Mother in Law
Darrin's new client, Mr. Hudson (Jack Collins), a strong advocate of family values, comes to the incredible conclusion that Darrin worships the ground his mother-in-law Endora walks on. Conversely, Hudson is convinced that Larry Tate is a scoundrel who mistreats his own in-laws. As a result, Larry fires Darrin for the umpteenth time, leading to even more complications -- including the mistaken belief that Darrin has been transformed into a pony. Written by Robert Riley Crutcher, "Solid Gold Mother in Law" originally aired on November 30, 1967. Curiously, this episode is missing from some of the syndicated Bewitched packages. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember
Thanks to another of Aunt Clara's misbegotten spells, the Stephenses and nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz are whisked back to 17th century Plymouth for the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving. Predictably, the founding fathers -- including John Alden (Richard Bull), Miles Standish (Peter Cannon), and a fictional character named Phineas (Jacques Aubuchon) -- suspect that there is sorcery afoot. Less predictably, it is hapless Darrin who is accused of being a witch. Written by Tom August and Helen August, "Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember" first aired on November 23, 1967 (Thanksgiving Day, of course). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Allergic to Ancient Macedonian Dodo Birds
The title of this episode refers to a rare ailment which befalls Endora. In his efforts to cure Endora of her allergy, Dr. Bombay inadvertently transfers all of Endora's magical powers to dotty old Aunt Clara. At first delighted that his mother-in-law can no longer plague him with witchcraft, Darrin soon learns to his chagrin that a powerless Endora is even more irritating than her former self. Written by Richard Baer, "Allergic to Macedonian Dodo Birds" (originally the "dodo" was supposed to have been a "road runner") was originally telecast on November 16, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here
Veteran screen sourpuss Charles Lane is cast to perfection as Darrin's new client, J.W. Mortimer, a crabby soup tycoon. As Samantha tries to convey the spirit of Christmas to the truculent Mortimer, the episode subtly morphs into a modern-day Christmas Carol, replete with Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim counterparts. Even Santa Claus makes a special guest appearance, in the form of chubby character actor Don Beddoe. Written by Lila Garrett and Bernie Kahn, "Humbug Not to Be Spoken Here" originally aired on December 21, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: To Twitch or Not to Twitch
It's been a few weeks since Darrin demanded that Samantha stop using witchcraft, so now is as good a time as any for him to renew that demand. Petulantly, Sam agrees, just when everything goes wrong as Darrin tries to impress his new client, Dwight Sharpe (Arthur Julian). Watch for the great shot of Endora sitting on a cloud as she takes care of Tabitha. Written by Lila Garrett and Bernie Kahn, "To Twitch or Not to Twitch" originally aired on March 14, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: If They Never Meet
In the conclusion of a two-part story arc, an unpleasant encounter with Darrin's former sweetheart, Sheila Sommers (Nancy Kovack), leads Samantha to wonder what would have happened if she had never met Darrin. "Helpful" Endora casts as spell to allow Sam to see how Darrin's romance with Sheila would have progressed without Sam to break things up. At first, Sam is heartbroken, but this being a family sitcom, a happy ending is not long in coming. Along with the returning Nancy Kovack, Frank Wilcox makes an encore appearance as Sheila's millionaire father, J.P. Sommers. Written by Ed Jurist, "If They Never Meet" first aired on January 25, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Snob In the Grass
In the first episode of a two-part story arc, Nancy Kovack makes a return appearance as Darrin's former girlfriend, Sheila, the daughter of important client J.P. Sommers (Frank Wilcox). Aware that Samantha is still jealous of Sheila, and not wishing to lose Sommers' account, Darrin orders Sam not to use witchcraft against Sheila during a dinner party. But when even Darrin can no longer tolerate Sheila's snobbery, it's every woman for herself. Written by Ed Jurist, "Snob in the Grass" originally aired on January 11, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Once In a Vial
Hoping that Samantha will abandon Darrin in favor of her former warlock boyfriend, Rollo (Ron Randell), Endora creates a love potion for Sam. Unfortunately, Endora downs the potion herself and instantly falls head over heels in love with Darrin's loutish client, Bo Callahan (Arch Johnson). Of course, Samantha takes a hand in resolving this crisis of the heart. Scripted by James Henerson and Ed Jurist from a story by Henerson, "Once in a Vial" first aired on January 4, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Splitsville
A few seasons back, Abner Kravitz moved in with Darrin and Samantha when his wife, Gladys, kicked him out of the house. This time, it is Gladys' turn to bunk with the Stephenses after an argument with Abner. Unable to make the best of a bad situation, Darrin pleads with Sam to use witchcraft to bring the Kravitzes back together again. Frequent Bewitched supporting actor and scriptwriter Arthur Julian appears as Hogersdorf, the butcher. Written by Richard Baer, "Splitsville" was first telecast on May 16, 1968, as the final episode of Bewitched's fourth season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Man of the Year
When the Hucksters Club elects Darrin as Ad Man of the Year, Samantha pooh-poohs the notion that the honor will go to Darrin's head. To prove Sam wrong, Endora casts a spell which causes everyone to adore Darrin and to hang onto his every word, but only so long as he is in the same room with them. The fun begins when Darrin can't understand why his new fans suddenly become his biggest detractors when his back is turned, a fact that also causes enormous embarrassment for his boss, Larry Tate. Written by John L. Greene, "Man of the Year" originally aired on May 2, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: The No-Harm Charm
After a botched sales meeting and a run-in with Larry, Darrin is convinced that he's been hexed by Endora and retreats to his bedroom, utterly defeated. Enter prankish Uncle Arthur, who gives Darrin a lucky charm which will supposedly make him immune to witchcraft. Chances are that this is another of Arthur's practical jokes, but Darrin won't find that out for certain until it's too late. Written by Ed Jurist, "The No-Harm Charm" first aired on April 25, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Samantha's Secret Saucer
Hoping to retrieve Tabitha's toy flying saucer, Aunt Clara accidentally summons a genuine spaceship from the dog star Sirius, bearing two canine-like aliens named Alpha (Hamilton Camp) and Orvis (Steve Franken). The crisis intensifies when a pair of Air Force officers (Larry D. Mann and Eldon Quick) descend upon the Stephens household. Originally telecast April 18, 1968, this was the final Bewitched episode to feature Marion Lorne as Aunt Clara; Lorne died on May 9 of that same year. "Samantha's Secret Saucer" was written by Jerry Mayer and Paul L. Friedman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: A Majority of Two
In a bit of casting that would probably not pass muster anymore, British character actor Richard Haydn appears as Darrin's Japanese client, Kensu Mishimoto. Thanks to a misfire magic spell, Mishimoto falls madly in love with dotty old Aunt Clara. In the course of events, Sam tries vainly to conjure up Clara's former beau, Ocky; a beautiful Japanese stewardess makes a coincidental appearance; and much fun is had with the Oriental tendency to mispronounce "L"s and "R"s (again, a bit of comic business that would be rejected out of hand nowadays!) Written by Ed Jurist, "A Majority of Two" was originally telecast on April 11, 1968 (though existing evidence indicates it was meant to be broadcast at a much earlier date). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: I Confess
Darrin wonders if his life would be any different if Samantha were to tell the world that she is a witch. To purge such thoughts from her husband's head, Sam conjures up a nightmare for Darrin, wherein he discovers that too much knowledge about Sam's magical powers would result in nothing but grief for everyone concerned. By the end of the dream, both Sam and Darrin have been forced to join the army under threat of being burned at the stake. Written by Richard Baer, "I Confess" originally aired on April 4, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Tabitha's Cranky Spell
With the help of a ouija board, Samantha and her daughter, Tabitha, accidentally come in contact with the ghost of self-made businessman Willie Baker (Harry Harvey Sr.). This leads to yet another dilemma when Willie begs Sam to stop his backward-looking nephew (J. Edward McKinley) from ruining the family business. Sam's efforts to grant Willie's wishes almost costs Darrin his job (again). Written by Robert Riley Crutcher, "Tabitha's Cranky Spell" (sometimes listed as "Tabatha's Cranky Spell") first aired on March 28, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Playmates
While visiting the home of permissive parent Gretchen Millhowser (Peggy Pope), little Tabitha is tormented by Michael (Teddy Quinn), Gretchen's obnoxious brat of a son. Though she promised her own mommy, Samantha, that she wouldn't practice witchcraft, Tabitha can't resist the temptation to turn the bullying Michael into a bulldog. This was one of several Bewitched episodes written by former Orson Welles associate Richard Baer. "Playmates" was originally telecast on March 21, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: Hippie, Hippie, Hooray
Elizabeth Montgomery appears in the dual role of Samantha Stephens and Sam's lookalike cousin, Serena. When the footloose and fancy-free Serena is arrested at a hippie love-in, her picture is splashed all over the front page, and everyone assumes that it was Sam who ended up in the slammer. Intending to apologize, Serena is miffed by Darrin's attitude and vows to make things worse by causing a ruckus at Darrin's office. Star Montgomery sings a swinging version of "Rock-a-Bye Baby" and a newly minted song, "Iffn." Written by Michael Morris, "Hippie, Hippie, Hooray" was first telecast on February 1, 1968, an occasion that somehow warranted a cover story in TV Guide. Curiously, the syndicated version of this episode contains no laugh track, leaving long and sometimes uncomfortable "reaction" pauses in the dialogue. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: How Green Was My Grass
Thanks to a loose address number, a layer of synthetic grass is accidentally installed on the Stephenses' front lawn. Upon arriving home, Darrin thinks that Sam created the grass via witchcraft, and a battle royal ensues. The couple's argument spreads like wildfire throughout the neighborhood, especially when Bill McLain (Richard X. Slattery) accuses Darrin of "stealing" the plastic grass meant for him. Written by Ed Jurist, "How Green Was My Grass" first aired on February 29, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: McTavish
Aunt Clara's warlock boyfriend, Ocky (Reginald Owen), is tired of having his British castle-hotel haunted by a pesky ghost named McTavish (Ronald Long). Troubleshooting Samantha manages to exorcise Ocky's establishment, only to have McTavish move in with the Stephens family, wails, rattling chains, and all. Meanwhile, Ocky suffers a drop-off in business when the customers -- including Darrin's parents -- complain that they miss old McTavish! Written by James Henerson, "McTavish" originally aired on February 15, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Bewitched: A Prince of a Guy
The "Prince of a Guy" in this episode is none other than Prince Charming (William Bassett), whom little Tabitha has brought to life from her storybook. Upon meeting the handsome prince, Larry immediately hires him as a male model, which results in a dilemma when it turns out that imaginary characters can't be photographed. As if that wasn't crisis enough, the prince has fallen in love with a "real" woman named Helen (Louise Glenn). Also known as "A Prince for a Day," this episode was written by Ed Jurist, and first aired on February 8, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
