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Madame X · 05-28-2007, 12:15 PM

There has been a lot of discussion lately about cast changes, but one character has been omitted. What about the part of Frank Stephens?

At first he was played by Robert F. Simon and then by Roy Roberts. I can't seem to find any information why Bob was replaced and when.

Does anyone out there know anything about this cast change?

comedyfreak · 05-28-2007, 01:59 PM

I knew about and forgot about this change. I'm not sure why he was replaced by Roy Roberts, who also did a good job in the role of Frank Stephens.

Larry Tate · 05-29-2007, 12:11 PM

Roy Roberts replaced Robert F. Simon starting with Season 4 in episode
# 176 "Naming Samantha's New Baby" which aired Oct.23,1969.

The replacement was done as a result of Robert F. Simon not being available
due to movie assignments when they had to shoot an episode with
Frank Stephens in season 4, once the change was made it stayed that way till
Robert F. Simon returned for an episode in Season 7 replacing Roy Roberts
for the same reason in #228 "Samantha & the Antique Doll".

Larry Tate

catlover79 · 05-29-2007, 01:06 PM

Robert F. Simon has always been my favorite Frank. He was the original and had great chemistry with the entire cast. He always looked to be fun at a party.

Madame X · 05-29-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Tate

Roy Roberts replaced Robert F. Simon starting with Season 4 in episode
# 176 "Naming Samantha's New Baby" which aired Oct.23,1969.

The replacement was done as a result of Robert F. Simon not being available
due to movie assignments when they had to shoot an episode with
Frank Stephens in season 4, once the change was made it stayed that way till
Robert F. Simon returned for an episode in Season 7 replacing Roy Roberts
for the same reason in #228 "Samantha & the Antique Doll".

Larry Tate

Thanks, Larry. That is the exact information I was looking for!

Hey Cat! I liked RFS better too. I had forgotten about him until I have recently been watching season one again. He seemed like a better "opposite" to Phyllis.

airhead · 07-06-2007, 04:58 PM

I like Robert F Simon better too.

catlover79 · 01-09-2008, 09:34 PM

Poor guy - I always felt for him having to put up with a spouse like Phyllis.

Jude The Obscure · 01-12-2008, 02:47 PM

Not to mention, Roy Roberts was great as blowhard boss Mr. Cheever on The Lucy Show!

catlover79 · 10-12-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Not to mention, Roy Roberts was great as blowhard boss Mr. Cheever on The Lucy Show!

That's right - and I think he was on Petticoat Junction, too.

05-28-2007, 12:15 PM	#1
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Frank Stephens? There has been a lot of discussion lately about cast changes, but one character has been omitted. What about the part of Frank Stephens? At first he was played by Robert F. Simon and then by Roy Roberts. I can't seem to find any information why Bob was replaced and when. Does anyone out there know anything about this cast change?
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05-28-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
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05-29-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
Larry Tate Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,569	Roy Roberts replaced Robert F. Simon starting with Season 4 in episode # 176 "Naming Samantha's New Baby" which aired Oct.23,1969. The replacement was done as a result of Robert F. Simon not being available due to movie assignments when they had to shoot an episode with Frank Stephens in season 4, once the change was made it stayed that way till Robert F. Simon returned for an episode in Season 7 replacing Roy Roberts for the same reason in #228 "Samantha & the Antique Doll". Larry Tate

01-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Poor guy - I always felt for him having to put up with a spouse like Phyllis.

01-12-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Not to mention, Roy Roberts was great as blowhard boss Mr. Cheever on The Lucy Show!