"Bewitched" (1964) TV series 1964-1972

Creator:

Sol Saks

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

17 September 1964 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.

Plot Keywords:

Witch | Magic | Witchcraft | Marriage | Advertising

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 27 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	12:00 AM	WGNAMER	Double, Double, Toil and Trouble	#4.4
Mon. Nov. 23	12:30 AM	WGNAMER	Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember	#4.12

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery	...	Samantha Stephens / ... (254 episodes, 1964-1972)
David White	...	Larry Tate (166 episodes, 1964-1972)
Dick York	...	Darrin Stephens (156 episodes, 1964-1969)
Agnes Moorehead	...	Endora (147 episodes, 1964-1972)

Also Known As:

The Witch of Westport (USA) (original script title)
The Witch of Westwood (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

25 min (254 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1964-1966) | Color (1966-1972)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-18 (2005) (DVD) (season 2) (self applied) | Finland:K-7 (2005) (DVD) (season 1) | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Ashmont Productions

Trivia:

Darrin and Samantha Stephens lived at 1164 Morning Glory Circle, Westport, Connecticut. The Stephens house still exists today on the Warner Bros. Ranch lot in Burbank, California, at Hollywood Way. Originally the Columbia Ranch that was owned by Columbia Studios, which produced 'Bewitched (1964)', the lot was re-named "The Burbank Studios Ranch" in 1972, when Columbia Studios moved onto the Warner Bros. lot. By 1990, Columbia had moved to the former MGM Studio lot in Culver City; and the ranch lot was acquired by Warner Bros. Studios, thereby necessitating another change of name to the "Warner Bros. Ranch". The house still looks very much like it did when 'Bewitched (1964)' ended production.

Goofs:

Continuity: In early episodes, the daughter is referred to in the credits as "Tabatha". In later episodes, however, the spelling of her name is changed to "Tabitha".

Quotes:

Samantha: [to her mother] You know, this has been the strangest morning. First Darrin starts asking ridiculous questions and then you pop in like Lady Macbeth doing the neglected mother bit.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nanny: Having His Baby (#3.10)" (1995)

Elizabeth Montgomery: So Bewitching and Beautiful

Bewitched is truly a magical classic 1960's sitcom with delightful characters such as the very beautiful and elegant Elizabeth Montgomery who sadly passed away in 1995,and hilarious plots based around the mishaps that come from being a nose twitching,broom riding witch. Elizabeth is truly a presence on screen as Samantha Stephens,a lovely blonde hair,blue eyed witch married to a mortal man,Darrin Stephens (Dick York,and later replaced by Dick Sargent)who's only request of his wife is to 'never use witchcraft'.Talented actress Agnes Moorehead portrays Samantha's 'bad witch' heavily made up,red headed mother Endora who does everything by magic,and detests her daughter's mere mortal husband 'Derwood' as she lovingly refers to him as.With Endora always 'popping' in to visit her daughter,but never using the front door,or any door for that matter,its a guarantee that Darrin will be blowing his top every time as he and Endora are always at each other's throats which makes for very entertaining viewing.But Darrin learns after awhile that his mother in law can and will turn him into an artichoke or a chimpanzee whenever they have a feud.Add a nosy neighbour determined to catch a witchy Samantha in the act,a bold and bossy employer,crazy and kooky witches and warlocks always causing trouble for the Stephens,occasional visits from deceased Benjamin Franklin's,and Darrin's nice and normal parents,and you've got this classic spell binding comedy that will bewitch you!