Was Hazel�s dog used on Bewitched?

gidgetgrape — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:22 GMT

Was Smiley, the dog on �Hazel� used in the episode, �Man�s Best Friend� on Bewitched? This was Season 2 Episode 34 featuring Richard Dreyfuss. It�s hard to believe there were two dogs with this same look.

Dark Backstage Truth - Haunting Depth to Every Bewitched Rerun (January 9th, 1969)

TMC — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:01:34 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cclvVrWezS0

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We all believed in the magic of 1164 Morning Glory Circle. But Samantha and Darrin were systematically falling apart in real life while playing the "perfect couple" on screen.

In this episode of Weird Showbiz History, we peel back the wallpaper to reveal the uncomfortable truth. From Dick York�s secret 10/10 physical agony and his dependency on a cocktail of pills to stay upright, to Elizabeth Montgomery�s growing professional frustration with the show & her leading man�s collapse.

We explore the chilling 20-year silence that followed the famous 'Bewitched' "Two Darrins" body-swap and the heartbreaking years Dick York spent on welfare. But stick around, because the final act of this story proves that Dick York was a far greater hero than the character he played. Exploring why they never spoke again from the moment he left the set on a stretcher.

Knowing the truth doesn't ruin the magic�it adds a depth to these reruns that we never knew was there.

00:00 - 00:52 Intro
00:52 - 01:39 The Mystery of the Two Darrins
01:39 - 02:47 A Match Made in Heaven
02:47 - 03:48 Filming in Agony: Dick York�s Secret Pain
03:48 - 05:09 Elizabeth Montgomery�s "Production Fatigue"
05:09 - 06:34 Smoke & Mirrors & Turning into Animals
06:34 - 07:10 Samantha Stephens & Lizzie Borden
07:10 - 08:29 The Rehearsal that Ended Everything
08:29 - 11:00 The Erasure of Dick York
11:00 - 12:39 The Telephone Activist: Dick York�s Final Act
12:49 - 14:10 23 Years of Silence
14:10 - 15:09 Conclusion

Weird Showbiz History examines the intense physical challenges and professional pressures faced by the lead performers behind the iconic sitcom Bewitched. This deep dive reveals how debilitating chronic pain and conflicting dynamics on set fundamentally shifted the trajectory of the classic production, forever changing the way audiences perceive the series.

Erin Murphy Shares Surprising Throwback Photo from Her Job After 'Bewitched'

TMC — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:35:13 GMT

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...123603109.html

The actress who played Tabitha Stephens wanted a normal life after childhood fame.

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Was Hazel�s dog used on Bewitched?

Dark Backstage Truth - Haunting Depth to Every Bewitched Rerun (January 9th, 1969)

Erin Murphy Shares Surprising Throwback Photo from Her Job After 'Bewitched'