Elizabeth Montgomery Movies

The seventh season of the fantasy sitcom Bewitched is launched by a multi-episode story arc, representing the first time that the series was filmed on location outside of Hollywood. In "To Go or Not to Go, That Is the Question," "Salem Here We Come," "Samantha's Hot Bedwarmer," and several other episodes, glamorous witch Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery), her mortal husband, Darrin (Dick Sargent), and their two children are compelled to pay an extended visit to Salem, MA, a community that has historically been hostile to witches (even pretty ones). These episodes were largely lensed in the actual town of Salem, much of which had of course been redesigned in classic 17th century fashion for the tourist trade. The journey to Salem proved to be a terrific ratings boost for Bewitched, which after six years on ABC was beginning to show signs of wear and tear. In subsequent season-seven episodes, Imogene Coca guest stars as the Tooth Fairy, who accidentally gets plotzed on medicinal brandy while trying collect a tooth from the Stephens' daughter, Tabitha (Erin Murphy); Bob Cummings appears in a tale of a toy troll come to life, with Felix Silla (formerly "Cousin Itt" on The Addams Family) playing said troll; and future Happy Days regular Tom Bosley is seen as the mortal boyfriend of the Stephens' klutzy witch housekeeper, Esmerelda (Alice Ghostley). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

When Tabitha won't eat, Esmerelda conjures up a glass of magic milk to improve her appetite. Unfortunately, the milk is downed by Samantha, who promptly goes upon an uncontrollable eating binge at a local supermarket. Can Dr. Bombay curb Sam's sudden insatiability? Bernie Kopell returns in the role of warlock Apothecary. Written by Richard Baer, "Samantha's Lost Weekend" originally aired on January 8, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Stephenses have a lot of 'splaining to do when Endora gives them a portrait of Samantha, painted in Mona Lisa fashion by Leonardo Da Vinci himself. To cover up Endora's witchcraft, Darrin takes credit for the painting, and as a result is commissioned to paint a portrait of Larry Tate's wife, Louise. Inevitably, he gets fired -- again! -- when his masterpiece emerges as a ridiculous caricature. Written by Michael Morris, "Mona Sammy" originally aired on April 2, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Jack Cassidy guest stars as George Dinsdale, Darrin's newest client. An unregenerate playboy, Dinsdale falls in love with Samantha's lookalike cousin, Serena, and refuses to believe that Sam and Serena are not one in the same. Before she is able to straighten out this mess, Sam is obliged to briefly transform Dinsdale into a parrot. Scripted by John L. Greene, "A Chance on Love" made its first network appearance on March 19, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this sequel to the previous week's episode "To Go or Not to Go, That Is the Question," the Stephenses are still playing reluctant hosts to Hepzibah (Jane Connell), high priestess of all witches and warlocks. It is important to curry favor with Hepzibah, who holds the future of Darrin and Samantha's marriage in her hands. To forestall the high priestess' final decision, Sam arranges a match between Hepzibah and Darrin's dashing new client, Mr. Hitchcock (Cesar Romero). Written by Michael Morris, "Salem Here We Come" first aired on October 1, 1970, as the 200th episode of Bewitched. ~ 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

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

Believing that she has flipped her lid, Darrin's mother, Phyllis (Mabel Albertson), checks herself into a sanitarium after witnessing Samantha's magical redecorating technique. Unwilling to let Phyllis languish in an institution, Sam decides to reveal the truth about her witchcraft. Trouble is, the Witches' Council has temporarily removed Sam's powers. Ineluctable Bewitched supporting player Bernie Kopell is here cast as Dr. Rhinehouse. Written by Lila Garrett and Bernie Kahn, "Samantha's Secret is Discovered" first aired on January 22, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Determined to test Darrin's loyalty to Samantha, Serena and Endora transform Dusty Harrison (Melodie Johnson), the strait-laced daughter of Darrin's new, ultra-conservative client (Arch Johnson), into a swingin' hippie chick. In her new form, Dusty makes an unsubtle play for Darrin's affections, outraging both Mr. Harrison and Darrin's boss, Larry. The plot is resolved by the personal peccadilloes of Harrison himself. Written by Ed Jurist, "The Generation Zap" first aired on March 5, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The singing/songwriting duo of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, whose other Screen Gems TV credits included episodes of The Monkees and The Flying Nun, appear as themselves in this episode of Bewitched. When Boyce and Hart's agent, Chick Cashman (Art Metrano), turns down Serena's invitation to appear before the Witches' annual Cosmos Cotillion, Serena retaliates by casting a spell which robs the performers of their popularity. Elizabeth Montgomery plays the dual role of Samantha and Serena, and in the latter guise performs the Boyce-Hart composition "I'm Gonna Blow You a Kiss in the Wind," while the duo themselves perform "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight?" Written by Richard Baer, "Serena Stops the Show" originally aired on February 19, 1970. ~ 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

At the insistence of her social-climbing mother-in-law (Mabel Albertson), Samantha hires a maid named Amelia (Nellie Burt). Intending to fire Amelia before she can be a witness to witchcraft, Sam finds it impossible to do so: Amelia is too nice and too dedicated to her work, to warrant dismissal, nor will she allow herself to be fired. The story's unexpected solution is provided by hoity-toity dowager Mrs. Otis (Virginia Gregg). Written by Peggy Chantler Dick and Douglas M. Dick, "Samantha's Super Maid" first aired on January 2, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide