I wonder why nobody sang the Theme in the opening credits? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-07-2010, 01:15 AM

Bewitched, bewitched, you've got me in your spell.
Bewitched, bewitched, you know your craft so well.

Before I knew what you were doing I looked in your eyes.
That brand of woo that you've been brew-in' took me by surprise.

You witch, you witch, one thing that's for sure,
That stuff you pitch - just hasn't got a cure.

My heart was under lock and key, but somehow it got unhitched.
I never thought my heart could be had.
But now I'm caught and I'm kind of glad to be Bewitched.
Bewitched-witched.

catlover79 · 03-07-2010, 02:29 AM

I read in Herbie J. Pilato's Bewitched Forever that a decision was made not to have the lyrics sung because they decided that watching the animated credits and listening to lyrics at the same time was too much. Why they couldn't have played the lyrics over the closing credits is open to debate - THOSE weren't animated.

Mr. Television · 03-07-2010, 11:28 AM

Has anyone actually sang those lyrics before?

snelson · 03-07-2010, 12:01 PM

yes peggy lee and steve lawrence.

Mr. Television · 03-07-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by snelson

yes peggy lee and steve lawrence.

Thanks.

I found the Peggy Lee version over at youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1NFrXziZJo

JamesG · 03-07-2010, 01:59 PM

I remember that Nick at Nite made up their own lyrics to the theme for promos. (they did this with a few others shows too and they weren't that great...)

I don't remember what Nick at Nite's version was but I know at the end it went something like:

"so watch Bewitched
Here on Nick at Nite!"

MickeyMac · 03-07-2010, 02:43 PM

On the TV show Hullabaloo they did a segment where everyone sanged the TV themes songs of the time, and Frankie Avalon did "Bewitched". He didnt do a very good job in my opinion.

Torgo · 03-07-2010, 04:02 PM

I want to see Nick the Lounge Singer sing the Bewitched theme.

biffbronson · 03-07-2010, 06:43 PM

When I was little, watching the show, I would think to myself "Bewitched, bewitched, be witched-witched-witched-witched-witched..." as the opening music played (LOL). Loved the series.

steevo · 03-08-2010, 12:07 AM

I believe these lyrics were also sung on an episode of "Hollywood Palace" in the 60's that Elizabeth Hosted.

catlover79 · 03-08-2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by steevo

I believe these lyrics were also sung on an episode of "Hollywood Palace" in the 60's that Elizabeth Hosted.

They were also sung in the 2005 Bewitched movie with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.

comedyfreak · 03-08-2010, 03:45 AM

I like the theme as it is, I don't think it would be as good with Lyrics. Never cared too much of That Girl's lyric theme either.

Larry Tate · 03-08-2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by steevo

I believe these lyrics were also sung on an episode of "Hollywood Palace" in the 60's that Elizabeth Hosted.

Actually Elizabeth Montgomery and Vic Damone sang Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered on the Hollywood Palace on Oct.1,1966 not the Bewitched Theme Song.

Larry Tate

McGillicuddy · 03-08-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

They were also sung in the 2005 Bewitched movie with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.

Thankyou, I was trying for the life of me, to figure out where I heard the lyrics! It was the Bewitched movie.

catlover79 · 03-08-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by markway895

Thankyou, I was trying for the life of me, to figure out where I heard the lyrics! It was the Bewitched movie.

You're welcome!

03-07-2010, 01:15 AM	#1
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03-07-2010, 12:01 PM	#4
snelson Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2006 Posts: 75	yes peggy lee and steve lawrence.

03-07-2010, 01:59 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	I remember that Nick at Nite made up their own lyrics to the theme for promos. (they did this with a few others shows too and they weren't that great...) I don't remember what Nick at Nite's version was but I know at the end it went something like: "so watch Bewitched Here on Nick at Nite!"

03-07-2010, 02:43 PM	#7
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	On the TV show Hullabaloo they did a segment where everyone sanged the TV themes songs of the time, and Frankie Avalon did "Bewitched". He didnt do a very good job in my opinion.

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	When I was little, watching the show, I would think to myself "Bewitched, bewitched, be witched-witched-witched-witched-witched..." as the opening music played (LOL). Loved the series.

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comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	I like the theme as it is, I don't think it would be as good with Lyrics. Never cared too much of That Girl's lyric theme either.
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