Ed Jurist Movies

Endora casts a spell on a unicorn-shaped pin, causing all mortals who come within the pin's vicinity to speak nothing but the truth. Not unexpectedly, this hex wreaks havoc on Samantha and Darrin's dinner party for Darrin's new client, Ed Franklin (Parley Baer) and Ed's wife, Cora Mae (Sara Seegar). Written by Ed Jurist, "The Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me" was originally telecast on March 25, 1972, as the 252nd and final episode of Bewitched. Even if this once-popular series had not fallen victim to the usual attrition of eight seasons on the air, it would have been killed by ABC's boneheaded decision to reschedule Bewitched opposite CBS' Saturday-night blockbuster All in the Family. ~ 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

Endora's latest spell transforms Darrin into an indecisive clod. Once this bit has been squeezed dry, Endora endeavors to prove that Darrin is quite literally pig-headed. The results: Neighbor Gladys Kravitz is all shook up and another ad campaign is placed in jeopardy until Samantha can bring the situation under control. Herbert Edelman guest stars as a Colonel Sanders-ish fast food tycoon. Written by Ed Jurist, "This Little Piggy" was originally slated to air on February 18, 1971, but was seen instead on February 25. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of a seven-part story arc, Samantha and Darrin are vacationing in Italy when Sam discovers that Esmerelda was the one who caused the tower of Pisa to lean way back in the 15th century. In endeavoring to make up for her past blunders, Esmerelda succeeds only in ruining the Pisa tourist trade. Everything is resolved by yet another "blast into the past," courtesy of Sam. Originally seen on October 6, 1971, "Samantha's Not So Leaning Tower of Pisa" was written by Ed Jurist. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

It looks like the jig is up when Darrin's mother, Phyllis (Mabel Albertson), catches her grandson, Adam, in an act of magic. Using reverse psychology, Samantha manages to make it appear as if Phyllis is herself a sorceress. The problems that stem from this misapprehension culminate in a zany mock séance, and a major "change of life" for Phyllis' husband, Frank (Robert Simon). Written by Ed Jurist, "Samantha and the Antique Doll" originally aired on April 22, 1971, as the final episode of Bewitched's seventh season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Miffed that Darrin refuses to allow Samantha to use witchcraft, Endora dispatches Sam's lookalike cousin, Serena, to the 14th century, there to cast a spell on one of Darrin's ancestors. As a result, the modern-day Mr. Stephens is transformed into a warlock for a 24-hour period, and the havoc wreaked during those 24 hours obliges Sam to take a little visit to the past as well. Though Elizabeth Montgomery plays both Samantha and Serena, the latter role is credited to one "Pandora Spocks," as it would be in virtually all future episodes featuring Serena. Written by Ed Jurist, "The Return of Darrin the Bold" originally aired on February 4, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Tired of Darrin's conservatism, Endora casts a spell which turns him into a compulsive gambler. Endora's conduit is a toy horse which dispenses can't-lose racing tips. When Samantha finds out about Endora's scheme, the horse-hair really begins to fly. This episode ends on an offbeat note (even for this series), with Darrin winning and losing simultaneously. John Fiedler and Scatman Crothers are prominent in the guest cast. Written by Ed Jurist, "Three Men and a Witch on a Horse" was originally broadcast on December 15, 1971. ~ 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

This first of several episodes filmed on location in Salem, MA, originally aired on October 8, 1970. Attending the annual Witches' Convention in Salem, Samantha is wrongly branded a thief when an antique bedwarmer from the House of the Seven Gables inexplicably begins following her around. By the time blame for the "theft" has been shifted to Darrin, Sam can be of no help at all; her powers are temporarily on the fritz. The third episode in an eight-part story arc, "The Salem Saga" was written by Ed Jurist. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Dr. Bombay's new pills have a strange side effect on Uncle Arthur. His "power system" on the fritz, Arthur began transforming into whomever and whatever he happens to be thinking about -- a pony, a demon, a Native American, and finally Superman. Somehow or other, Arthur's out-of-control morphing saves Darrin and Larry's latest advertising campaign. Written by Ed Jurist, "Super Arthur" made its first network appearance on February 5, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This week, Endora's spell transforms lookalike cousins Samantha and Serena into "two minds with but a single thought." In true Simon Says fashion, Sam begins mirroring Serena's words and actions, and vice versa. Will this confusing situation spell disaster for the ad firm of McMann and Tate -- and result in Larry firing Darrin for what must be the three-thousandth time? Written by Ed Jurist, "The Corsican Cousins" first aired on December 10, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of an eight-part story arc, Darrin finds himself locked up in the Salem, MA, jail, accused of stealing an antique bedwarmer from the House of the Seven Gables. It soon turns out that the "stolen" item is actually a warlock in disguise -- namely, Sam's former boyfriend, Newton (Noam Pitlik). It is up to Sam to return Newton to his original form, a task made doubly difficult by the fact that the witch who originally cast the spell is nowhere to be found. Actress/playwright Joan Hotchkis appears as Miss Ferndale. Written by Ed Jurist, "Samantha's Hot Bedwarmer" originally aired on October 15, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide