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Belair · 11-05-2007, 03:42 AM

I like both and don't find them so similar that I have to compare them; they are both great shows with different characters and storylines.

Heidi Dawn · 11-06-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jehobden

It is impossible for Paul Lynde to have appeared on IDoJ first, as he made a first season appearance on Bewitched as driving instructor "Harold Harold" before IDoJ was even on the air. He also made his first appearance as Uncle Arthur in the second season in the early fall ("The Joker Is a Card", original airdate 10/14/1965), and I do not recall seeing him on IDoJ until the second season, when he played an IRS agent.

Sorry, I meant to say that Dick Sargent appeared on "I Dream Of Jeannie" before he replaced Dick York on "Bewitched". Dick appeared on the fourth season of 'IDOJ'.

dawsongirl · 11-11-2007, 04:16 AM

Man....anyone who had a problem with these two shows being so similar should see what happened in the 90s.

Anyway, I can watch Bewitched, but I find it kind of boring. And I have never been able to stand Darrin not letting Sam use her magic. I thought Sam was too much of a meek 50s housewife in that regard. I liked Jeannie because she did what she wanted. Got her in trouble a lot...but she was still independent.

OH Nuts! · 11-11-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Man....anyone who had a problem with these two shows being so similar should see what happened in the 90s.

Anyway, I can watch Bewitched, but I find it kind of boring. And I have never been able to stand Darrin not letting Sam use her magic. I thought Sam was too much of a meek 50s housewife in that regard. I liked Jeannie because she did what she wanted. Got her in trouble a lot...but she was still independent.

While I NEVER find Bewitched boring, as IMO the trick photography and supporting characters on B were just fantastic, I totally agree with you that Darrin was kind of a drip about the magic. Jeannie was definitely more feisty, a real big plus on the show. In terms of trouble, both styles got both gals into lots of hot stuff.

IDOJ is fun Barbara is stunningly beautiful and superb in the role--she deserves most of the credit for the show's fine qualities.

Darrin1Fan · 11-12-2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by storrs19

I liked both but never cared for Bewitched after Dick York left. There was just no chemistry between Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick Sargent.

This perfectly describes exactly how I feel. Thanks storrs19.

I would also add that I feel Jeannie was a better character than Samantha. I sometimes sense an obnoxious air about Samantha but then again that's probably just Montgomery's own personality seeping through.

tv star collector · 11-12-2007, 09:32 AM

I've always been a fan of both shows. The only "gimmick" that kind of bugs
me is that both key characters have identical twin sisters with opposite
personalities. One is good, the other bad. To me, that just seemed like a
device to give the stars, Elizabeth Montgomery and Barbara Eden, more screen time (and an opportunity to play a different character). It just seems
too much of a coincidence (given the other similarities between the two shows). Other than that, I still find both shows entertaining on different
levels. BEWITCHED was about a married couple from the very start. JEANNIE
was about her pursuit of Tony (until she finally hooked him). As someone else
said, once Jeannie and Tony became a wedded couple, the show went downhill. BEWITCHED lost much of its appeal when it lost Dick York. I just
never felt there was much real chemistry between Liz and Dick Sargent.

clj2 · 11-12-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Man....anyone who had a problem with these two shows being so similar should see what happened in the 90s.

Anyway, I can watch Bewitched, but I find it kind of boring. And I have never been able to stand Darrin not letting Sam use her magic. I thought Sam was too much of a meek 50s housewife in that regard. I liked Jeannie because she did what she wanted. Got her in trouble a lot...but she was still independent.

Exactly. I like Bewitched, but I think that was sort of selfish of Darrin. I mean, it was rude to try to make her stop that - it was natural, the way she was born.

dawsongirl · 11-12-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 60s70s80stvfan

Exactly. I like Bewitched, but I think that was sort of selfish of Darrin. I mean, it was rude to try to make her stop that - it was natural, the way she was born.

And it wasn't like she was a total fish out of water like Jeannie; Samantha knew the world around her and how to act "normal." Darrin would have DIED if he'd gotten Jeannie instead!

catlover79 · 11-13-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

And it wasn't like she was a total fish out of water like Jeannie; Samantha knew the world around her and how to act "normal." Darrin would have DIED if he'd gotten Jeannie instead!

Can you even IMAGINE Darrin and Jeannie together?? They'd be the worst couple ever!!

dawsongirl · 11-14-2007, 11:17 PM

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Can you even IMAGINE Darrin and Jeannie together?? They'd be the worst couple ever!!

Not good.

CAJeannieFan57 · 11-16-2007, 10:10 PM

If I were still writing fan fiction, that would be a great plot....Darrin gets Jeannie and Tony ends up with Samantha....

But I've had absolutely no time to write fan fiction lately....

catlover79 · 11-16-2007, 11:59 PM

Welcome back Donna!

It's always fun reading your posts.

Do you think Tony would get along better with Endora than Darrin? How do you think Tony would handle Mrs. Kravitz and Tabitha?

dawsongirl · 11-17-2007, 12:08 AM

lol....that would be a good fanfic.

catlover79 · 11-17-2007, 12:10 AM

I think Darrin would get along well with Roger, but how would he handle Dr. Bellows??

Boggles the mind, doesn't it?

gidgetgrape · 11-17-2007, 11:58 AM

I think I have a greater appreciation of IDOJ now than I did as a kid. I remember watching the reruns and liking Bewitched more because I thought Samantha Stephens was nicer because she tried to live the way Darren wanted her to. Now as an adult, I like Jeannie's independent streak. I like that if Tony ticks her off she can put him on top of a mountain. Jeannie makes things happen. Most of the time Samantha is reacting to things that have happened to her.

I can't imagine my life without either shows. Love 'em both!

11-05-2007, 03:42 AM	#31
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	I like both and don't find them so similar that I have to compare them; they are both great shows with different characters and storylines.
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11-16-2007, 10:10 PM	#41
CAJeannieFan57 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 871	If I were still writing fan fiction, that would be a great plot....Darrin gets Jeannie and Tony ends up with Samantha.... But I've had absolutely no time to write fan fiction lately....
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11-11-2007, 04:16 AM	#33
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	Man....anyone who had a problem with these two shows being so similar should see what happened in the 90s. Anyway, I can watch Bewitched, but I find it kind of boring. And I have never been able to stand Darrin not letting Sam use her magic. I thought Sam was too much of a meek 50s housewife in that regard. I liked Jeannie because she did what she wanted. Got her in trouble a lot...but she was still independent.

11-12-2007, 09:32 AM	#36
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I've always been a fan of both shows. The only "gimmick" that kind of bugs me is that both key characters have identical twin sisters with opposite personalities. One is good, the other bad. To me, that just seemed like a device to give the stars, Elizabeth Montgomery and Barbara Eden, more screen time (and an opportunity to play a different character). It just seems too much of a coincidence (given the other similarities between the two shows). Other than that, I still find both shows entertaining on different levels. BEWITCHED was about a married couple from the very start. JEANNIE was about her pursuit of Tony (until she finally hooked him). As someone else said, once Jeannie and Tony became a wedded couple, the show went downhill. BEWITCHED lost much of its appeal when it lost Dick York. I just never felt there was much real chemistry between Liz and Dick Sargent.

11-16-2007, 11:59 PM	#42
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Welcome back Donna! It's always fun reading your posts. Do you think Tony would get along better with Endora than Darrin? How do you think Tony would handle Mrs. Kravitz and Tabitha?

11-17-2007, 12:08 AM	#43
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	lol....that would be a good fanfic.

11-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#44
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I think Darrin would get along well with Roger, but how would he handle Dr. Bellows?? Boggles the mind, doesn't it?

11-17-2007, 11:58 AM	#45
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,504	I think I have a greater appreciation of IDOJ now than I did as a kid. I remember watching the reruns and liking Bewitched more because I thought Samantha Stephens was nicer because she tried to live the way Darren wanted her to. Now as an adult, I like Jeannie's independent streak. I like that if Tony ticks her off she can put him on top of a mountain. Jeannie makes things happen. Most of the time Samantha is reacting to things that have happened to her. I can't imagine my life without either shows. Love 'em both!