Sandra Gould Movies

Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Rider Strong) revert to their old "bad boy" mode to help Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) woo and win Dean Bolander (Bonnie Bartlett) before she is reclaimed by her ex-husband Curtis (Francis X. McCarthy), an entymologist. As a result, Curtis' lab is trashed and a rare killer bee is released into the world--a potential tragedy that takes an entirely different turn when the insect makes a beeline (ouch!) for Ms. Bolander! Elsewhere, Rachel decides that it is high time she and Jack go on a real date, something Jack has been avoiding for a very surprising reason. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The short-lived roller-disco craze of the late 1970s served as inspiration for this dated comedy, which follows the patrons of a popular roller-disco palace as they prepare for a major race. Naturally, the climactic showdown features a wholesome, upright hero (Greg Bradford) facing the fearsome challenge of a leather-clad villain (a pre-fame Patrick Swayze). ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Attacked by an escaped convict, Fran (Elizabeth Baur) is rescued by a strange individual who then promptly disappears. The next morning, the "mystery man" is identified by his wife, who has shown up at police headquarters to report her husband's disappearance. Piecing together the clues, Ironside (Raymond Burr) ascertains a link between the missing man and an elusive international drug dealer known as Arno--who may or may not actually exist. Originally scheduled to air on February 24, 1972, this last episode of Ironside's fifth season was bumped forward to March 9 due to network coverage of President Nixon's trip to China. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Endora's latest spell causes Darrin to crack bad jokes at the most inappropriate times. When he begins laughing hysterically at the misfortunes of his humorless client, Jameson (Charles Lane), and Jameson's equally taciturn wife (Ysabel MacCloskey), it looks as though Darrin is once more headed for the unemployment line. But with Samantha's help, Darrin has the last laugh on Endora. A pre-Bob Newhart Show Marcia Wallace appears as Betty. Written by Ed Jurist, "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" first aired on April 15, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This time around, Endora has turned Darrin into a gorilla. As Samantha struggles to undo the spell, the now-hirsute Darrin is forced to evade a pair of crooked hunters named Alex (Allen Jenkins) and Pete (Milton Selzer), who are seeking a mate for their 400-pound female ape. Herb Vigran appears in his standard characterization as a flustered police sergeant. Written by Leo Townsend and Pauline Townsend, "Darrin Goes Ape" originally aired on March 11, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of a two-part story, Samantha takes over the responsibilities of Mary the Good Fairy (guest star Imogene Coca) when the latter partakes of a wee bit too much medicinal brandy. Trouble is, Mary refuses to re-don her wings, and it looks like Samantha will be in the Good Fairy business permanently -- minus her powers of witchcraft. And how will all this affect Darrin's relationship with his new client, Mr. Ferber (played by the ubiquitous Herb Voland). Originally telecast on January 28, 1971, "The Good Fairy Strikes Again" was written by Ed Jurist. ~ 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

Back home after their eventful visit to Salem, MA, the Stephens family returns to business as usual when Darrin brings home a stray dog. It turns out that the mutt is actually a warlock in disguise, Samantha's ex-boyfriend, Ashley Flynn (Noam Pitlik). Worse still, Sam and Darrin are unable to rid themselves of the dog because of Darrin's new client, dog-food manufacturer Stuart Gibbons (Edward Ashley). First telecast on November 19, 1970, "Samantha's Pet Warlock" was written by Jerry Mayer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

On another of his "no witchcraft" kicks, Darrin wants nothing to do with the magical cigarette lighter given to him as a birthday present by Samantha's father, Maurice. His feelings hurt, Maurice pays Darrin back for his stubborness by transforming him into a mule. This metamorphosis coincides with Gladys Kravitz's strident efforts to clean up zoning violations in the neighborhood -- beginning with the "unsanitary" mule in the Stephenses' living room. Written by Michael Morris, "Daddy Does His Thing" first aired on April 3, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Endora casts a spell on Darrin, hoping to make him more "agreeable." As a result, Darrin goes around agreeing with everyone and everything -- ruffling the feathers of his new client, Shotwell (Charles Lane), who hates and despises "yes-men," and concludes that Darrin is either insincere or crazy, or both. You guessed it: Darrin gets fired again and Samantha comes to the rescue. Written by Ed Jurist, "You're So Agreeable" originally aired on December 11, 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

Season five of Bewitched got under way on September 26, 1968, with the episode titled "Samantha's Wedding Present." Miffed at Darrin, Endora once again sets out to prove that her mortal son-in-law is a "small, small man." Accordingly, she casts a spell which causes Darrin to start shrinking -- on his wedding day. Before the mess can be straightened out, the teeny-tiny Darrin finds himself at the mercy of a dog, a brace of garbagemen (Jack Griffin, Art Metrano), and a greedy drunk (Dick Wilson, best known as "Mr. Whipple" of Charmin Bathroom Tissue fame). A comic variation on the sci-fi classic The Incredible Shrinking Man (complete with oversized props), "Samantha's Wedding Present" was written by Richard Baer, though some sources credit Bernard Slade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide