Agnes Moorehead Movies

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

Misinterpreting a chance remark, Tabitha transforms 32-year-old toy salesman Irving Bates (Ron Masak) into a nine-year-old boy (Richard Powell). Unable to undo the spell, Tabitha's parents, Samantha and Darrin, are forced to unofficially adopt the junior-sized Irving. The solution to the problem rests with Irving's jealousy concerning his grown-up girlfriend, Ruthie (played by former Munsters regular Pat Priest). Written by Jerry Mayer, "Just a Kid Again" was first broadcast on February 26, 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

When she refuses to give up her mortal husband Darrin, Samantha is stripped of her powers by the Witches Council. Sam's cousin, Serena, and Uncle Arthur side with Sam, only to lose their powers as well. Before the Council has been shown the error of their ways, the three temporary ex-witches find themselves in a sticky I Love Lucy situation at a candy factory. Written by Lila Garrett and Bernie Kahn, "Samantha's Power Failure" originally aired on March 20, 1969. ~ 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

Frequent Bewitched supporting actor Steve Franken shows up on this occasion in the role of Samantha's prankish cousin Henry. Accompanying Sam and Tabitha on a shopping trip, Henry causes trouble not only for his loved ones but also an overenthusiastic salesman named Joey Hinkley Jr. (Jonathan Daly), who ends up transformed into a mannequin. Future Partridge Family regular Dave Madden is cast as Fred, while LA Rams player Jack Snow appears as himself, uniform and all. First telecast on April 17, 1969, "Samantha's Shopping Spree" was written by Richard Baer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The first episode of Bewitched's sixth season, "Sam and the Beanstalk" also marked the series debut of Dick Sargent as the "new" Darrin Stephens. Written by Michael Morris, the story hinges on the jealousy of Samantha and Darrin's daughter, Tabitha, who is none too happy that Sam is about to have a second child. Retreating into her own fantasies, Tabitha takes the place of Jack in her Jack and the Beanstalk storybook, while Jack (played by Family Affair's Johnnie Whitaker) takes Tabitha's place in the "real" world. Frequent Bewitched supporting player Ronald Long is seen as the Giant, with Bobo Lewis as the long-suffering Mrs. Giant. "Sam and the Beanstalk" originally aired on September 18, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Thanks to a spell cast by warlock Professor MacAllister, Darrin becomes the lucky marketer of "the Fuzz," a cute little doll which is literally irresistible. Anticipating a huge financial windfall, Darrin embarks upon a shopping spree, while Samantha and Tabitha, both immune to the Fuzz's charms, try to cure Darrin's enthusiasm before it's too late. Frequent Bewitched supporting actor Cliff Norton is seen as MacAllister. Written by Jerry Mayer and Paul L. Friedman, "One Touch of Midas" originally aired on January 23, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

When Samantha takes up sculpting, Darrin insists that she avoid using witchcraft in her hobby. Reacting with her usual hostile impulsiveness, Endora causes Sam's impressionist statue of Darrin to come to life during a dinner party. The ubiquitous Cliff Norton appears as Darrin's latest client, Mr. Campbell, who thinks that the double Darrins are a result of delirium tremens. Written by Douglas Tibbles, "Samantha the Sculptress" first aired on February 6, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Samantha transforms a stray chimpanzee into a human named Harry (Lou Antonio). The trouble really begins when Harry refuses to be returned to ape-hood. And as if that wasn't enough of a dilemma, Harry is hired as a "perfect" model by Darrin's latest client, cologne manufacturer Evelyn Tucker (Gail Kobe). Scripted by the prolific Bewitched writing team of Lila Garrett and Bernie Kahn, "Going Ape" initially aired on February 27, 1969. This marked one of the few episodes in which Darrin Stephens does not appear at all;
he's said to be away on business for two days. Samantha speaks with him on the telephone at one point, but he is neither seen nor heard. ~ 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