Dick York Movies
Actor Dick York started out as a child performer on radio, playing important roles in such airwaves favorites as Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy. In the early '50s, York began showing up in New York-based instructional films, including a now-infamous reel about proper dating etiquette. Establishing himself as one of Broadway's most versatile young character actors, he was seen in such major productions as Tea and Sympathy, Bus Stop, and Night of the Auk. In films from 1955, York's most famous movie role was schoolteacher Bertram Cates in Inherit the Wind, the 1960 dramatization of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Though a prolific TV guest star, he didn't settle down on a weekly series until 1962, when he co-starred with Gene Kelly and Leo G. Carroll in a short-lived video adaptation of Going My Way. Two years later, he landed his signature role: Darren Stephens, the eternally flustered husband of glamorous witch Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery), in Bewitched. He remained with the series until 1969, when a recurring back ailment (the legacy of an on-set injury suffered while filming the 1959 feature They Came to Cordura) forced York to relinquish the role of Darren to Dick Sargent. Though he was for all intents and purposes retired from acting, York remained active on behalf of several pro-social causes. He was the founder of Acting for Life, an organization designed to help the homeless help themselves. Living a spartan existence in Grand Rapids, MI, an increasingly infirm Dick York tirelessly continued giving of himself for the benefit of others until his death from emphysema in 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 1965
Hoping to improve business at Mario's Pizza Parlor, Samantha mounts an advertising campaign to publicize the failing establishment. At the same time, Darrin is hired to build up an ad campaign for Mario's main competition, a national pizza chain owned by the powerful Linton Baldwin (Alan Hewitt). It is inevitable that Sam ends up saving both Darrin's job and Mario's restaurant. Mario is played by Vito Scotti. Written by Richard Baer, "Eat at Mario's" originally aired on May 27, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Again involving herself in local politics, Samantha throws her support behind city council candidate Ed Wright (Edward Mallory). Picking up his wife's enthusiasm, Darrin arranges for a TV debate between Wright and his opponent John C. Cavanaugh (Byron Morrow), a debate focusing on the city's drainage system. Unfortunately, Darrin's brief moment of glory as a mover-and-shaker is doomed to disaster -- this time brought about by a burst water main. Written by Mort R. Lewis, "Remember the Main" first aired on May 20, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Originally telecast September 16, 1965, "Alias Darrin Stephens" was the first episode of Bewitched's second season. On the occasion of Samantha and Darrin's first wedding anniversary, bumbling Aunt Clara presents Darrin with a golf cap that's at least two sizes too small. Using witchcraft in hopes of making the cap bigger, Aunt Clara characteristically conjures up the wrong spell -- and turns Darrin into a monkey. "Alias Darrin Stephens" was written by Richard Baer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
A pre-Laugh-In Arte Johnson guest stars as Samantha's cousin, Edgar, who can be described as "elfin," mainly because he is a genuine elf. Disapproving of Sam's mortal husband, Darrin, Edgar makes it his mission in life to break up the Stephens' marriage. So flustered is Darrin that he very nearly loses a major advertising account, whereupon Edgar does an about-face and comes to Darrin's rescue. Written by Paul Wayne, "Cousin Edgar" first aired on June 3, 1965, as the final episode of Bewitched's first season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Darrin cannot understand why so much bad luck has befallen his friend Adam Newlarkin (William Redfield). Doing a bit of research on her own, Samantha discovers that the accident-prone Adam is plagued by an ancient curse. With the "help" of dotty old Aunt Clara, Sam tries to lift the curse by following a strict -- and very odd -- antidotal procedure. Written by Bernard Slade, "We're in for a Bad Spell" originally aired on September 30, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
In the first of several episodes designed to accommodate the real-life pregnancy of Bewitched star Elizabeth Montgomery, Samantha reveals to Darrin that she is going to have a baby. Though delighted at the prospect, Darrin prides himself on being a "modern" parent (thanks to some coaching from boss Larry Tate), and refuses to pamper Sam. As a consequence for his seeming thoughtlessness, Darrin is given an extreme case of morning sickness by mother-in-law Endora. Written by Howard Leeds, "A Very Special Delivery" first aired on September 23, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Having scored with his guest star turn as a nervous driving instructor in the first-season episode "Driving Is the Only Way to Fly," Paul Lynde was added to the long list of recurring Bewitched characters in the role of Samantha's scampish Uncle Arthur. On this occasion, Endora has placed a temporary hex on Darrin, who wants to get even in a big way. As a result, Darrin and Sam align themselves with Uncle Arthur, then spend the rest of the episode trying to discourage Arthur from playing his inimitable practical jokes. Written by Ron Friedman, "The Joker Is a Card" first aired on October 14, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Samantha's warlock father, Maurice, pays a visit to his expectant daughter. Unfortunately, Maurice mistakes the Tates' infant son for his own, yet unborn grandson. Taking the baby under his wing (so to speak), Maurice determines to instruct the child in the fine art of witchcraft. Unfortunately, his activities are witnessed by that perennial busybody Gladys Kravitz. Written by Ted Sherdeman and Jane Klove, "My Grandson, the Warlock" was originally broadcast on October 7, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Aunt Clara arouses herself from a "witching slump" by creating a new evening wardrobe for Samantha and Darrin. Unfortunately, the couple's fancy clothes suddenly begin disappearing -- right in the middle of a formal dinner party. Darrin must now mollify his outraged client Charles Barlow (Max Showalter), providing he can get out of jail first. Written by Paul David and John L. Greene, "A Very Informal Dress" first aired on November 4, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
While penning a play about the Civil War, Samantha suffers a severe case of writer's block. Helpful Darrin advises Sam to think of her fictional characters as real people, and as a result, all of the play's characters -- from Yankee belle Violet (Eileen O'Neill) to a surly American Indian (Tom Nardini) -- literally come to life. Written by Paul David and John L. Greene, "...and Then I Wrote" was originally telecast on November 11, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
The title of this episode refers to a magical prescription conjured up by Aunt Clara. Samantha would be wise to follow Clara's advice; as the result of exposure to a black Peruvian rose, Sam has lost her magical powers. Even worse, she has broken out in bizarre square blotches (which are supposed to be green, but photograph as black.) Written by Bernard Slade, "Take Two Aspirins and Half a Pint of Porpoise Milk" originally aired on October 21, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Darrin and Endora are arguing again, this time over how Samantha should celebrate Halloween. Unable to win her argument in a fair fashion, Endora gets even with Darrin by slowly transforming him into a werewolf. Naturally, this causes no end of confusion for Darrin's boss, Larry Tate, and their new client, Jack Rogers (Jack Collins). Written by Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred Freeman, "Trick or Treat" appropriately aired on October 28, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
The Stephens household is set on its ear when Samantha is put in charge of capricious ten-year-old warlock Merle Brocken (Craig Hundley). Upon discovering that the little visitor is from Sam's "world," Darrin makes the boy promise not to perform any magic during his visit. Merle obediently agrees, just before a burglar invades the house and overpowers Darrin. James Doohan of Star Trek fame plays Merle's father, Walker Brocken. Written by Paul David and John L. Greene, "A Strange Little Visitor" originally aired on December 2, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Hoping to force Darrin to get out of the office and spend more time with Samantha, Endora contemplates the notion of turning Darrin's boss, Larry Tate, into a teddy bear. Though she quickly changes her mind through a series of zany complications, Darrin becomes convinced that Endora has carried out her threat. The episode reaches a high point of hilarity when a nervous Darrin purchases a toy store's entire stock of stuffed bears -- 34 in all. Written by Bernard Slade, "My Boss the Teddy Bear" first aired on December 9, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Child actor Billy Mumy makes a return visit to Bewitched, this time in the role of an eight-year-old Darrin Stephens. It all begins when a miffed Endora transforms the adult Darrin into a little boy. In this "reduced" state, Darrin attends a business meeting with Larry Tate's new client, a toy manufacturer -- and thus does the plot begin to thicken. Originally shown on November 18, 1965, "Junior Executive" was written by Bernard Slade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Charles Ruggles, who played soup tycoon Philip Caldwell in the first-season Bewitched episode "Help, Help, Don't Save Me," returns to the series in the role of Aunt Clara's former boyfriend, warlock Hedley Partridge. Not wishing to reveal that Clara has lost her magic touch (literally), Samantha makes certain that all of her aunt's tricks work when Hedley pays a visit. But then Sam leaves the room and the result is chaos and confusion for both Hedley and the eternally snoopy Gladys Kravitz. First aired on November 25, 1965, "Aunt Clara's Old Flame" was written by Bernard Slade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Endora gives Darren a magical statue which forces everyone in its vicinity to speak the unvarnished truth. Trouble ensues when Darren and Samantha entertain Larry Tate's new client, Ed Hotchkiss (Charles Lane), and Ed's wife, Frances (Elisabeth Fraser). Needless to say, on this particular occasion the truth really hurts. Written by Paul David and John L. Greene, "Speak the Truth" made its first network appearance on December 16, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
Worn out from the rigors of his job, Darrin accepts Larry's invitation to relax at the Tate's Catskill cabin retreat. Upon discovering that the "cabin" is little more than a tumbledown shack, Samantha twitches her nose and transforms the place into a luxury accommodation. When another couple offers to rent the cabin at an exorbitant price, a confused Larry heads to the Catskills to find out why his home away from home has become so desirable -- forcing Sam into yet another burst of benevolent witchcraft. Written by Paul Wayne, "The Magic Cabin" first aired on December 30, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1965
In the first live action-cartoon "crossover" in TV history, Samantha and Darrin from Bewitched move into the house next door to the Flintstones. Samantha of course is a witch, but neither the Flintstones nor the Rubbles are aware of this. Even so, Wilma and Betty are awestruck by the magical goings-on that occur during their camping trip with the resourceful Samantha. Need we add that the voices of Samantha and Darrin are provided by Bewitched stars Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
The big news in season two of Bewitched is the birth of Tabitha Stephens, the daughter of attractive witch Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth Montgomery) and her mortal ad executive husband, Darrin Stevens (Dick York). The big event occurs in the episode titled "And Then There Were Three," originally telecast January 13, 1966. Otherwise, the status of the series' first season remains quo, with Samantha doing her best to avoid resorting to witchcraft at the request of her nervous husband, and Sam's imperious mother, Endora (Agnes Moorehead), casting all manner of spells to make poor Darrin's life miserable. Filmed in black-and-white, the second season of Bewitched marks the first appearance of Sam's funky, fun-loving cousin, Serena (who according to the cast credits is portrayed by one "Pandora Spocks," but who looks an awful lot like Elizabeth Montgomery). On a more somber note, this season marks the final appearance of Alice Pearce in her Emmy-winning role as Darrin and Sam's snoopy, suspicious next-door neighbor Gladys Kravitz; the actress died on March 3, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1964
Maurice Evans makes his first series appearance as Samantha's father, powerful warlock Maurice. Paying a surprise visit to Sam, Maurice is delighted that his daughter has gotten married. But he is somewhat less than delighted to learn that his new son-in-law is a mere mortal. Such is the extent of Maurice's rage that even the outspoken Endora is at a loss for words, but only temporarily. Written by Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen, "Just One Happy Family" was originally broadcast on November 19, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1964
Endora just won't give up her efforts to cause a rift in the matrimonial bonds between her daughter, Samantha, and that goofy mortal Darrin. This time around, Endora insists that Janine (Lisa Seagram), a beauty contest winner hired for Darrin's latest ad campaign, will ultimately break up Sam's marriage. Sam pooh-poohs this notion, unaware that Endora has already used witchcraft to prove that Darrin is capable of infidelity. Written by Jack Sher, "It Takes One to No One" was first telecast on November 26, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1964
When Larry Tate sees Samantha go into an obstetrician's office, he jumps to the obvious conclusion. Before long, Larry has convinced Darrin that Sam is pregnant. Little does Larry realize that soon he will be hearing that proverbial patter of little feet. Irene Vernon appears as Mrs. Tate, a role later filled by Kasey Rogers. Written by Danny Arnold, "...and Something Makes Three" originally aired on December 3, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1964
Matchmaker Samantha tries to pair up her friend Gertrude (Kit Smythe) with handsome artist Kermit (a pre-Batman Adam West). In this pursuit, Sam tries to enlist Darrin's aid. Darrin, wrongly convinced that Gertrude is a witch, wants no part of the matter -- and even tries to break up the romance. Ubiquitous 1960s starlet Chris Noel appears as Susan. Written by Roland Wolper, "Love Is Blind" first aired on December 10, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1964
Samantha is nervous at the prospect of meeting Darrin's parents (Mabel Albertson and Robert F. Simon) for the first time. When dotty old Aunt Clara makes a surprise visit, Sam is nearly driven over the edge. How will Sam be able to hide the fact that she's a witch with Clara inadvertently casting spells at every opportunity? Written by Bernard Slade, "Samantha Meets the Folks" was first telecast on December 17, 1964. When the episode was rerun on January 27, 1966, new footage was added to frame the action as a flashback. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
