http://www.avclub.com/articles/bewitched-tweaked-60s-gender-roles-and-became-one,85280/

This sitcom was one of the best of the gimmick comedies of the decade.

I agree - it was always the girl (Samantha) who saved the day. She quite often saved the guy (Darrin) instead of the other way around. :D

Sam was the main character, and Darrin was the passive character.