Bernard Fox Movies

In the absence of a birth certificate, and thanks to some ill-timed jokes on the part of booking agent Marty Burnes (Bernard Fox), Danny (Danny Bonaduce) becomes convinced that he is adopted. Piecing together the "evidence" at hand, Danny concludes that his birth parents are named "Mr. and Mrs. Young"--whereupon he sets out to find them, come heck or high water. A number of local TV stations have refused to run this episode because of some very mild ethnic jokes. Songs: "Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted?" and "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Thanks to a molecular mix-up, Samantha and her friend, Louise Tate, exchange personalities. As Dr. Bombay seeks out a remedy (involving the marrow from a tiger's tooth), Sam endeavors to save Louise and Larry's marriage. The brief scene in which Elizabeth Montgomery (Sam) chastely shares a bed with David White (Larry) should amuse those viewers who can recall that 1960 episode of The Untouchables, wherein Montgomery played White's flashy mistress. First telecast on March 4, 1971, "Mixed Doubles" was written by Richard Baer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Because of her marriage to Darrin, Samantha is stripped of her powers by the Witches' Council. Unaware of Sam's plight, her father, Maurice, kisses her on the cheek and promptly loses his powers as well. Grudgingly resigning himself to the life of a mortal, Maurice makes a pest of himself at the Stephens home and at Darrin's office. Even worse, Darrin cannot kiss his own wife lest her loss of powers become permanent. Written by Ed Jurist, "A Plague on Maurice and Samantha" first aired on November 10, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Bewitched enters its eighth and final season with the usual dramatis personae present and accounted for: Elizabeth Montgomery as sexy, spunky witch Samantha Stephens; Dick Sargent as "Sam"'s long-suffering mortal husband, ad executive Darrin Stephens; Agnes Moorehead as Sam's imperious witch mother, Endora; Erin Murphy as Darrin and Sam's enchanted daughter, Tabitha; and, appearing as the Stevens' son, Adam, twin child actors David and Greg Lawrence. Also making recurring appearances are Alice Ghostley as klutzy witch Esmerelda, the Stevens' housekeeper; David White as Darrin's dyspeptic boss, Larry Tate; Maurice Evans as Sam's erudite warlock dad, Maurice; Paul Lynde as her prankish warlock uncle Arthur; Bernard Fox as resourceful warlock general practitioner Dr. Bombay; and Sandra Gould as the Stephens' snoopy neighbor Gladys Kravitz. Highlights during the series' terminal season include the two-part opener, in which Sam is transported back to 16th century London, only to become the fiancée of that old head-chopper Henry VIII; a journey to Scotland, in which the Stephens learn the surprising secret of the Loch Ness monster; Endora's capricious spell which brings a statue of Venus to life; and the final episode, in which poor Darrin is placed under a spell compelling him to speak the absolute, unvarnished truth -- at the worst possible time! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of a two-part story, bungling British POW Col. Crittendon (Bernard Fox) is still impersonating his double, the traitorous Sir Charles Chitterly (also Bernard Fox). Though Hogan's plan to scuttle Chitterly's espionage mission receives the unexpected assistance of Sir Charles' wife (Anne Rodgers), he is still worried that Crittendon will not be able to fool Chitterly's bosom companion Adolf Hitler. Meanwhile, the real Sir Charles escapes from Hogan's barracks. Written by Richard M. Powell, part two of "Lady Chitterly's Lover" originally aired on October 18, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Jilted again, Esmerelda turns to Dr. Bombay for assistance. The doctor creates a love potion designed to cause one Mr. Norton (Cliff Norton) to fall madly in love with Esmerelda. Instead, the potion is accidentally served as a snack at Samantha and Darrin's dinner party for Darrin's new client, Mr. Meiklejohn (Charles Lane) and his wife (Sara Seegar). Written by Richard Baer, "Make Love Not Hate" first aired on April 15, 1970, as the final episode of Bewitched's sixth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Samantha's temporary decision to curb her witchcraft causes the formation of a magical vapor lock, trapping Sam, Darrin, Endora, and Esmerelda in the Stephens' house. Normally, Dr. Bombay would be able to come up with a solution to the dilemma, but he is likewise locked in the house, with no means of escape. As Darrin's boss, Larry, fumes outside the door and Sam tries to come up with convoluted excuses, the problem is resolved through the usual unexpected means. First shown on March 12, 1970, "Okay, Who's the Wise Witch?" was written by Richard Baer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Darrin suffers an unusually long spell of bad luck, a fact which he wrongly attributes to his contentious mother-in-law, Endora. Samantha must utilize psychology to smooth Darrin's ruffled feathers and give him his confidence back. Frequent Bewitched supporting actor Charles Lane is once more magnificently typecast as Darrin's intractable client, Mr. Harmon. Written by Shirley Gordon, "Samantha's Magic Potion" made its network debut on December 17, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Samantha falls victim to "the Venetian Verbal Virus," which causes her to speak in nothing but rhymes. Unfortunately, her malady coincides with the arrival of Darrin's new client, Oscar Durfee (Larry D. Mann), a man who has grown sick and tired of rhyming jingles. Sara Seegar is featured in another of her innumerable "confused client's wife" roles as Mrs. Durfee. Written by Richard Baer, "Samantha the Bard" was originally telecast on January 30, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Yes, that's Elizabeth Montgomery, still securely in her role as glamorous witch Samantha Stevens as the fantasy sitcom Bewitched enters its sixth season. But, gosh, doesn't Samantha's mortal husband, ad executive Darrin Stephens look a bit different this year? This, of course, is because Dick York, who'd played Darrin since the series' debut in 1964, was forced to leave the show at the end of season five for health reasons (a serious, degenerative muscular injury) that were discreetly hidden from the public at the time. Thus, beginning in season six, Darrin Stephens is played by Dick Sargent, who takes over with such assurance and aplomb that, after a few episodes, it is hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Sargent would remain with Bewitched until the series shut down production three years later. Otherwise, the rest of cast remains as before: Agnes Moorehead as Samantha's imperious witch mom, Endora; David White as Darrin's supercilious boss, Larry Tate; Erin Murphy as Samantha and Darrin's daughter, Tabitha (a budding witch in her own right); Sandra Gould as the Stephens' snoopy, suspicious next-door neighbor Gladys Kravitz; and Paul Lynde as "Sam"'s prankish warlock uncle Arthur. However, season six features the debut of a brand new character. Originally telecast October 16, 1969, the episode "And Something Makes Four" marks the birth of Darrin and Sam's second child, a baby boy named Adam. Portrayed by a variety of uncredited twin infants during his first few appearances, Adam would be played by twin boys David and Greg Lawrence beginning in season seven. With the arrival of Adam, it behooves Darrin and Sam to hire a housekeeper, who also happens to be a witch: thus is introduced Alice Ghostley as Esmerelda, whose chronic inability to cast a spell without causing chaos was intended to evoke fond memories of the late Marion Lorne as Sam's Aunt Clara. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In his efforts to save the weeping willow tree which Darrin gave Samantha when Tabitha was born, Dr. Bombay inadvertently causes Sam to start sobbing uncontrollably. Because she is unable to explain the source of her melancholy, everyone assumes that Darrin has "done her wrong." The only cure for her copious weeping is unbridled laughter -- and that's even worse! Written by Douglas Tibbles, "Weep No More, My Willow" was originally scheduled to air on October 31, 1968, but ended up making its first network appearance on December 19 of that same year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Monkees head to England when Davy inherits the lavish estate of Sir Malcolm Kibbee. Upon arrival, the boys discover that they'll have to remain for five years, lest the estate fall into the grubby hands of family wastrel Lance Kibbee the Sot (Jack Good). Bernard Fox (The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched) appears as Sir Twiggley Topper Middle Bottom, while veteran character-actor Reginald Gardiner is seen as the butler. Song: "Star Collector". Written by Coslough Johnson, "Monkees Mind Their Manor" represents the directorial debut of Monkee Peter Tork, who uses his given name of Peter H. Thorkelson for this purpose. The episode originally aired on February 26, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Bernard Fox returns as bungling British POW officer Colonel Crittendon. This time around, Crittendon stages an escape from Stalag 13 -- thereby neatly lousing up Hogan's meticulously laid scheme to blow up a German ball-bearing plant. The script was written by Bill Davenport, later a member of the All in the Family writing staff. "Hogan's Trucking Service. . .We Deliver the Factory to You" was originally telecast on October 19, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide